Supplementary report on the arrest of the Kelly gang for the police gazette

VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 5 Item 15 Record 1 Document: Supplementary report re: The arrest of Ned Kelly and the death of Dan Kelly, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart

6/07/1880

Overview

Dated the 06.07.1880, a week after the Glenrowan siege, this Supplementary Report was prepared for submission into the Police Gazette. It provides an update in regards to the Kelly Gang, as murderers of Constables Lonigan and Scanlon. Particulars of the offence were noted in the report including the offence, complainant, and the names of the offenders and any other relevant information pertaining to the offence.

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[78 6650 14.7.80]	[A] VICTORIA POLICE SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF CRIMINAL OFFENCE OR POLICE INQUIRYBenalla Station, North Eastern District.Reference to POLICE GAZETTE See P.G. Nov 6th 1878 page 303 ” ” Dec 18th 1878 page 347 ” ” Feby 26th 1879 page 45 ” and March 4th 1879 page 51 Offence Murder Re of Sergt Kennedy & Consts Lonigan & Scanlan D. 6650 of 1878 Complainant Queen Offender Edward Kelly Daniel Kelly Steve Hart and Joseph Byrne Additional particulars The above first mentioned was arrested by the Wangaratta and Benalla Police at Glenrowan on the morning of the 28/6/80 The Three last mentioned were shot dead at the place & date mentioned by the Police J.M Kelly S. C. 1925 6/7/80 [End of page 1]	VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 5 Item 15 Record 1 Document: Supplementary report re: The arrest of Ned Kelly and the death of Dan Kelly, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart

A6488	Supplementary for each case herewith J M Kelly S.C 1925 9/7/80 Benalla Benalla 9/7/80 For Mr Secretary with a report in each case. W. B. Montford Inspector Secretary Melbourne [10/7/80] It will be necessary to furnish a supplementary report in each case, in order to complete the Police gazette files. Will Insp. Montford be good enough to make this done. (signature unreadable) 8/7/80 (1568) A6459 For Srgt Whelans attention W.B Montford Supt 8.7.80 Srgt Whelan Benalla [End of page 1 reverse]	VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 5 Item 15 Record 1 Document: Supplementary report re: The arrest of Ned Kelly and the death of Dan Kelly, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart

	Post Office Telegraphs Time rec. 17.6 From Melbourne Dated 6/7/1880 Telegram for Inspt Montford Supplementary reports re the arrest of the Kelly Gang required for police Gazette purposes. Fred Senetan Inspector in charge Time lodged at the Sending Station 11:35 [End of page 2]	VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 5 Item 15 Record 1 Document: Supplementary report re: The arrest of Ned Kelly and the death of Dan Kelly, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart

	Referred to Snr Const Kelly for attention W B Montford Insp p Supt6.7.80Supplementary attached J.M Kelly S.C 1925 Benalla 6/7/80 Benalla 7/7/80 For Mr Senetans information I regret this oversight W.B Montford Insp P Supt. A 5336 Inspt Senetan Melbourne [End of page 2 reverse]	VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 5 Item 15 Record 1 Document: Supplementary report re: The arrest of Ned Kelly and the death of Dan Kelly, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart

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Supplementary report on the arrest of the Kelly gang for the police gazette