Australian history of ned kelly

Ned Kelly is one of the greatest folk heroes in Australian history as tales of his exploits have been exaggerated and romanticized.

His life was brief, violent and memorable as he challenged authority and rebelled against landlords and the police.

Why is ned kelly a hero

Kelly was born in the British colony of Victoria in December 1854, the son of an Irishman (John) who was deported for theft while his mother (Ellen) was second generation Irish.

His family was extremely poor and eked out a living on the edge of more fertile land north of Melbourne.

John stole horses to help feed his family but was jailed after being caught and died in prison in 1866. Under these circumstances, it is no surprise that young Ned opted for a life of crime. His first arrest came at the age of 14 when he stole 10 shillings from a Chinese man.

He learned the bushranger trade from Harry Power, and in 1870, he was charged with being an accomplice t