Ned Kelly hanged in Melbourne
- When
- 1880–1881
- Where
- Victoria; Melbourne
- Episodes
- 3
Ned Kelly, an Australian bushranger convicted of murder, was executed by hanging at the Old Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880. The execution followed his trial in October 1880 and the announcement of his sentence by the Executive Council. Despite public petitions for clemency, the hanging proceeded at the gaol where Kelly was held.
Episodes
- Announcement of Execution
The Executive Council of Victoria announced that Ned Kelly would be hanged on 11 November 1880 at the Melbourne Gaol.
- Hanging at Old Melbourne Gaol
Ned Kelly was hanged for murder at the Old Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880 at the age of 25.
- Illegal Dissection Reports
Reports emerged in May 1881 that Ned Kelly's body had been illegally dissected by medical students.
Background and detail
Execution. Ned Kelly was hanged at the Old Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880 at the age of 25. The gaol, operational as a prison from 1845 to 1924, held and executed notorious criminals including Kelly. The execution was carried out following the announcement by the Executive Council of Victoria.
Aftermath. Following the execution, reports emerged in May 1881 that Kelly's body had been illegally dissected by medical students.
People involved
- Ned Kelly · Executed bushranger
- Sir Redmond Barry · Judge
- Executive Council of Victoria · Announced execution
Sources
- Ned Kelly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Old Melbourne Gaol Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30
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