Ned Kelly captured by Australian police after a gun battle at Glenrowan
- When
- 1880
- Where
- Glenrowan, Victoria
- Episodes
- 1
Ned Kelly, an Australian bushranger, was captured by police at Glenrowan, Victoria, in 1880 following a gun battle. The confrontation occurred after the gang attempted to derail a police train near Benalla. Kelly, the sole surviving gang member, was severely wounded during the siege and shootout, leading to his arrest.
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Background and detail
Background. Edward Kelly was an Australian bushranger and gang leader active in rural Victoria. In 1880, his gang attempted to derail and ambush a police train as a prelude to attacking Benalla, the regional police base. Police informant Daniel Kennedy reported in June 1880 that the gang planned a raid and had constructed bullet-proof armour from agricultural equipment.
Capture. Following the gun battle, Kelly was severely wounded by police fire. He was the only gang member to survive the encounter. The capture marked the end of the siege at Glenrowan, where historical records note the significance of the railway and hotels during the 1880 events.
People involved
- Ned Kelly · Bushranger
- Australian Police · Law Enforcement
- Dan Kelly · Rider into the Woolshed Valley on 26 June 1880 (role inferred from context)
- Joe Byrne · Rider into the Woolshed Valley on 26 June 1880 (role inferred from context)
Sources
- Ned Kelly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Glenrowan, Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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