SATURDAY 7 AUGUST
9am - 10am: Ellen Kelly, a Woman of Sprit & Courage, told by Noelene Allen
Historic Courthouse, Ford Street
Tickets $12 adults, children $8
Noelene Allen tells the story of the life and times of Ellen Kelly and the women of the Kelly family with respect and honesty. Her passion for the story brings Ellen Kelly to life again through her honest recount of the events that led to the loss of her son’s and the hardships endured by the women of the Kelly family.
10:45am - 11:30am: Re-enactment - Ned Kelly’s arrival at the Beechworth Railway Station
See Ned Kelly arrive at the station and leave for the Gaol, under police escort. Join in the event by showing your support for Ned or the police. Best vantage point is the corner of Camp and High Streets at 11am.
12noon - 2pm: Re-enactment - Ned Kelly’s Committal Hearing at the historic Beechworth Courthouse
Ford Street
Sponsored by WAW Credit Union
Tickets: $25 adults, $18 children
Ned Kelly was brought to the Beechworth Courthouse to answer two charges of murder. This re-enactment of the Committal Hearing of Ned Kelly which took place from 6 - 11 August 1880 offers a fascinating insight into one of the momentous events of Australian legal history.
Please be on time. No entry to the Trial re-enactment is permitted after the
performance commences
2:15pm - 3.30pm: The Jerilderie Letterperformed by Peter Finlay
Sponsored by Unimin
The Memorial Hall, Ford Street
Tickets $35 adults, $22 concession and $22 children
Joe Byrne penned the Jerilderie Letter as dictated to him by
Ned Kelly in 1879. In it Kelly railed against his and his family’s
treatment by the police and justice system, and the suffering of
the Irish under English rule. He warned those with reason to
fear him that they should leave Victoria of suffer the consequences.
It was a very long letter - 7,500 words - written on 56 pages
of blue-lined notepaper. When it was completed the Kelly Gang
rode to Jerilderie.
This performance devised and performed by Peter Finlay with
This performance devised and performed by Peter Finlay and includes stunning moving images of Kelly Country will be a not to miss event!
In Lloyd Jones production, Kelly’s shaved, white, severed
head -- a death mask on a plinth -- does the talking. Peter Finlay
is the actor. And what a mighty, controlled, hypnotic recitation
he gives!
Chris Boyd, Herald Sun Theatre Reviewer
3pm - 5pm: Encore Re-enactment Ned Kelly’s Committal Hearing at the historic Beechworth Courthouse
Ford Street
Tickets: $25 adults, $18 children
Please be on time. No entry to the Trial re-enactment is permitted
after the performance commences.
5:00pm (for 10 minutes only): Re-enactment The Raid on Sebastopol
Free Event
See the mounted police (in plain clothes) gather outside the former
police station in Ford Street, then ride off to Sebastopol, searching
for the Kelly Gang. Outstanding gathering of horse riders.
Best vantage points, outside the Sub Treasury, Ford Street or at the
roundabout at the intersection of Ford and Camp Streets.
7:30pm - Late: Golden Moments.
The Last Outlaw reunion Event
The Pines, La Trobe at Beechworth
Sponsored by Beechworth Emporium, La Trobe at Beechworth,
Beechworth Gold
Tickets $70 per person
Probably the most accurate TV drama ever made, the story of Ned Kelly has to be Ian Jones and the late Bronwyn Binns’ mini series The Last Outlaw. Made in 1980 by Pegasus Productions and Channel Seven Melbourne. Filmed on location in Victoria, it starred John Jarratt as Ned Kelly, Steven Bisley as Joe Byrne, Sigrid Thornton as Kate Kelly, David Bradshaw as Wild Wright, Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Tom Lloyd, Elaine Cusick as Mrs. Kelly, Peter Hehir as Aaron Sherritt and Gerard Kennedy as Harry Power.
Many of these actors will join you tonight.
At this event many of the cast will reunite for the fi rst time since the series was made. Come and join the actors at a cocktail party, with some drinks provided and fine finger food to tickle your taste buds. View some of the series memorabilia and watch the movie if you wish.
Truly, a night to remember. Wear your re-enactment clothes if you wish or smart casual. This promises to be the perfect event for a chilly winter’s night with lively guests, food and drink to keep the cold out.
SUNDAY 8 AUGUST
8:45am - 9:45am: The Life of Sir Redmond Barry
Tickets: $12 Adults, $8 Children and Concession cardholders
Memorial Hall, Beechworth
Redmond Barry is hardly a household name in Australia today, but over
a 100 years ago almost everyone in the colony of Victoria would have
heard of him. Admitted to the bar in his native Ireland in 1838 but with
few prospects at home, Barry emigrated to New South Wales, later
admitted as a justice of the newly created Supreme Court of Victoria.
In 1880, Barry sat in judgment over Ned Kelly. Barry pronounce the death penalty with the customary “ may the Lord have mercy on your
soul,” to which Kelly responded that he would see Barry “where I go.”
Kelly was hanged on November 11, 1880, & twelve days later Barry
died in his chambers.
Shane Carmody of State Library of Victoria, a renowned expert on
Barry, will enthrall you with his exposition on the life of the judge who
sentenced Ned Kelly to death.
10:00am - 11:00am:The North-Eastern Victoria Republic
Movement-Myth or Reality?
A Re-Reading of the First Kerferd Oration
Tickets $15 adults, $10 children and concession cardholders
Memorial Hall Beechworth
The late Hon. John Harber Phillips, A.C., then Chief Justice of Victoria gave the first Kerferd Oration on 27 July 2003 for Beechworth’s Sesquicentenary. He was the state’s most senior judge for 12 years until he retired in 2003. He was appointed Victoria’s first Director of Public Prosecutions in 1983, a Supreme Court judge the following year and in 1990 became chairman of the National Crime Authority. His earlier career as a barrister saw him appear for the
defense in many of Australia’s biggest criminal cases, including the trial of Lindy Chamberlain A keen author, playwright and occasional performer, Chief Justice Phillips was a Ned Kelly expert and wrote several books, including an account of Kelly’s trial. (Sun Herald 8/8/2009)
In his Oration, Mr. Justice Phillips applied his foresic legal mind to an examination of the evidence against Ned Kelly; he tantalisingly left it to his audience to supply the answer to the question Myth or Reality for themselves. Come and hear Councillor Vic Issell read this oration in memory of a fine judge, Kelly historian and wonderful Victorian. Make up your own mind on the question of Myth or Reality.
By kind permission of Mrs. Helen Phillips.
10:00am - 11:00am Harry Power & the Boy Bushranger
Historic Courthouse, Ford Street
Tickets $15 adults, $10 children and concession cardholders
Back in 2010 by popular request. Set in the wilds of north-east Victoria, in 1870, this is the true story of Henry Johnstone, alias Harry Power, arguably the most successful bushranger in Australia’s history and his relationship with his star pupil, the teenage Ned Kelly.
As a fugitive from justice, Harry relied on the good faith of ‘supporters’, whose loyalty did not always come cheap. Among these were the Quinn-Lloyd-Kelly clan, the heir apparent to which was a surly 15-year-old youth known as ‘Ned’. Harry took Ned on as his apprentice for a time, teaching him how to survive in the bush and avoid capture. It was this relationship that eventually led to Power’s downfall.
Presented by West Australian Peter Nettleton, if you missed
this event last year now is the time to book.
11:15am - 12:45pm: The Tribulations of Eduardo and his friends:
A Hypothetical, with tales of police, hunted men, shoot outs and
society today.
Memorial Hall, Ford Street
Tickets: $25 adults, $15 children and concession cardholders
Based upon the format of the Geoffrey Robertson Hypothetical’s, which proved so popular on television, this is a Hypothetical, which follows the fortunes of Eduardo and his friends who are hunted by police in a mythical part of a large continent in the southern Hemphishere. Hosted by Kathy Bedford of ABC Radio with an engaging panel including Mrs. Sophie Mirabella MP, and other
personalities.
Come and listen as the panel struggle to find the solutions to a wide
range of issues, which, whilst based on history, address issues in contemporary society.
12:45pm - 2:45pm Encore Re-enactment Ned Kelly’s Committal Hearing
Historic Beechworth Courthouse, Ford street
Sponsored by WAW Credit Union
Tickets $25 adults, $18 children
Please be on time. No entry to the Trial re-enactment is permitted after the performance commences
1pm - 2pm:
Ned Beyond Pentridge 1873 – 1874
The Memorial Hall, Ford Street
Tickets: $12 adults, $8 children and concession cardholders
The Story of the prison hulk Sacramento. Originally moored in Corio Bay, and later moved to the shores of Hobson’s Bay the crew abandoned Sacramento in search for gold. The government purchased several abandoned ships including the Sacramento and turned them into a floating Prison Hulks to ease overcrowding in the gaols. Ned Kelly served part of his prison sentence on board the Sacramento and Joe Dipisa, who has made a study of the vessel, will entertain you with the facts surrounding the ship and the time Ned served on board the Hulk.
2:55pm (for 10 minutes only): Re-enactment Ned’s Departure
Outside Courthouse, Ford Street
Free Event
Ned Kelly was taken from Beechworth along Ford Street bound for Melbourne.
Witness Ned Kelly being taken away in custody to meet his fate.
You can buy tickets to individual events in the
Ned Kelly Weekend or you can purchase a
Weekend pass - Adults $165.50
Children (16 & under) $135.50
covering entry to all ticketed events on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
(with the exception of the mini bus tours, general walking tours and the Golden Moments events on Saturday evening, or entry to the Burke Museum which are not included in this package).
NB. All prices inclusive of GST, all booking & handling fees
Please note the organisers reserve the right to cancel or substitute performers or events should circumstances arise which make this necessary
PLEASE NOTE: Ticket sales close 30 minute before scheduled start times.
Tickets to some events sell out quickly, there may be no tickets available to events you wish to see, so book early. No entry to the Trial re-enactment
is permitted after the performance commences.
CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS
Where a concession tickets price is advertised it applies only to holders of a current Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or DVA Gold or White cardholders.
The concession does not apply to Seniors Card Holders or those with Commonwealth Health Care Cards.
All Weekend
The Kelly Gang Armour
Sponsered by Beechworth Bakery
(The home of Ned Kelly Pies)
Beechworth Town Hall, Ford Street
Entry by gold coin donation
During the siege at Glenrowan in June 1880, all four members of the Kelly gang wore suits of armour made from the mould boards of ploughshares.
This, now famous, armour was used just once, but nevertheless made the Kelly’s a household name. Despite the police wanting the amour destroyed after the siege, it fortunately survived and 130 years later its universally accepted as one of Australia’s most recognizable icons.
This exhibition, the first outside of a capital city, is only the fourth time all four suits of armour have been together in 130 years.
Truly, a once in a lifetime opportunity to see all the armour together. If you only come to Beechworth to do one thing this weekend, this is it.
10am -5pm The Ned Kelly Weekend Demonstrations
Free
Police Paddock, Behind the Historic & Cultural Precinct and Memorial Hall foyer
This two day-long event will transform the Police Paddock into a colorful Gold Era display featuring an array of traditional craft such as spinning and weaving, quilting, shingle-making. Also see the steam engines working and visit the bottle collection.
9am - 5pm: Victoria Police Museum Exhibition
Policing in Victoria
Sub Treasury Building, Historic Precinct
Entry by gold coin donation
Saturday 9am, 1pm & 4pm and Sunday 10am & 2pm:
Ned Kelly Guided Walking Tour
Departs from the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.
Ford Street
Tickets: $7.50 adults, $5 concession, $15 family
Enjoy this lively and informative tour led by our experienced Guides.
See the historic sites and hear the stories of Ned Kelly, his family and
the Gang and their connection to Beechworth.
A must for all Kelly enthusiasts or anyone interested in Australia’s
most famous bushranger. Highly recommended
10am - 5pm: Burke Museum
Loch Street
Standard entry fees apply
See the special Ned Kelly artefacts and memorabilia from The Last Outlaw, especially the replica armour worn by John Jarratt in the film. See the Burke Museum’s fascinating permanent collection, including one of the four known death masks created of Ned Kelly after his execution at Old Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880 as well as other Kelly-related artefacts.
Saturday 10am at the Post Office & 4:45pm outside the
Courthouse - Sunday 2pm Outside the Courthouse
Newspaper Readings
Live newspaper readings from the Ovens & Murray newspaper
editions of Ned’s day.
Saturday 10am & 3pm, Sunday 9am & 2pm: Ned Kelly Bus Tour
Maximum 20 people
Tickets $15
Tour Historic Kelly sites on this 90-minute mini bus tour. See
Beechworth buildings with a direct Kelly connection.
The tour includes the former Beechworth Gaol (from outside), the
Beechworth Cemetery and then on to Telegraph Rock and the
Woolshed Valley to view the remains of the hut where Aaron Sherritt
was murdered as well as other Kelly sites.
Live Music in the street - Saturday 9am - 12 noon: Sunday 10am - 1pm:
