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Lonigan, Scanlon and Kennedy's encounter with the Kelly Gang Lonigan, Scanlon and Kennedy's encounter with the Kelly Gang
Public Record Office Victoria
Public Record Office Victoria (State Archives of Victoria, Australia)
North Melbourne, Australia
Written two days after the Stringy Bark Creek murders, this incomplete 5-page telegram is a copy of the original, written by Sub-Inspector Pewtress in Mansfield. Sent from Benalla and addressed to the Chief Commissioner in Melbourne, the telegram describes the events of the murders committed. It includes details of McIntyres return to the police station to report the siege, the discovery of Scanlon and Lonigans bodies and the attempt to locate the body of Sergeant Kennedy. Page 5 of the telegram reveals the authors concern over his lack of men for duty, due to the search for the Kellys.
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- Title: Lonigan, Scanlon and Kennedy's encounter with the Kelly Gang Lonigan, Scanlon and Kennedy's encounter with the Kelly Gang
- Creator: Public Record Office Victoria, Public Record Office Victoria
- Date Created: 1878-10-28
- Provenance: VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 3 Item 30, VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 3 Item 30
- Transcript:two am this morning found the bodies of Scanlan & Lonigan about 30 yards apart, stopped until day break and made search for Kennedy but could find no trace. Brought the bodies slung on horses seven miles through heavy scrub to Monks Saw mills 14 miles from Mansfield and have just arrived with them at Mansfield at 6 PM yesterdayHide TranscriptShow Transcript
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