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:
at the time of the Conversation (Book produced Marked A) & entry read. I wanted to come away & Ned would not give me my revolver he made the excuse that they were catching the horses. he said if you do say I shot you you’ll get no credit for it The Govt wpn’t reward you I’ll give you a few hundred after the Baumgarten Case is over Mrs Kelly was present then & She said you had better tell him that if he does mention it his life will be no good to him we have plenty of friends then went & got my horse & untied him. previous to this Ned called Dan to get my horse & put him behind the house where he would not be seen – he gave me my revolver & Dan brought my handcuffs. Ned went part of the way with me Dan following us – they both came as far as The pound & when I got about 2 1/2 miles from Kelly I saw Williamson & Skillion coming after me on horseback I spurred on to Winton to David Lindsay & got off but could not stand up Richd. & David Lindsay helped me in & gave me some brandy & I told what had happened – they bandaged me again
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