Alexander Fitzpatrick's deposition Alexander Fitzpatrick's deposition

Public Record Office Victoria

Public Record Office Victoria (State Archives of Victoria, Australia)
North Melbourne, Australia

This eight page deposition by Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick was taken and sworn in on the on the 17th of May 1878. The deposition was written as part of the trial of Regina v. Ellen Kelly, William Williamson and William Skillion. Mrs. Kelly was sentenced to three years hard labor, whilst Skillion and Williamson each received a six year sentence. In a few years, Fitzpatrick would be dismissed from the force due to his poor performance of duties.

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Title: Alexander Fitzpatrick's deposition Alexander Fitzpatrick's deposition
Creator: Public Record Office Victoria, Public Record Office Victoria
Date Created: 1878-05-17
Provenance: VPRS 4966 Unit 1 Item 4, VPRS 4966 Unit 1 Item 4
Transcript:
Police v Ellen Kelly Police v William Williamson Police v William Skillion Alexander Fitzpatrick sworn Saith I am a Mounted Constable Stationed at Benalla – remember on 15 April last was on duty in the direction of Greta had occasion to pass the house of Deft. Kelly. arrived there between 4 & 5 pm. I dismounted and went in saw Deft Mrs Kelly & 3 children Stayed about an hour. left & went up on the hill in the direction of a sound of chopping – Saw Deft Williamson spoke to him – went away – saw 2 horsemen coming in & stopped in front of Kellys hut went down & Saw Skillion. he was leading one horse by bridle & another by the mane. Saw a third horse with a Saddle on. Asked Skillion who was riding he said he did not know examined horse & said it was Dan Kellys I asked where he was Skillion said up at the house. I went to the house saw Dan Kelly.
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