The snippet above is what was read by Joe at Faithfull’s Creek, as recounted by Mrs Fitzgerald: “A copy of The Australasian was lying on the table, and the news it contained concerning the gang was read by him with avidity. He denied the report that certain burned saddles which had been found in the … Continue reading Certain Burned Saddles
At 2.30 on the afternoon of the Euroa bank robbery, Joe stood outside the storeroom, watching as Ned, Dan and Steve headed off in the direction of the township. He was dressed in his new tweeds, with a double-barrelled shotgun clutched in his hand, a brace of revolvers in his belt and two rifles within … Continue reading The Storeroom at Faithfull’s Creek
'Before they left, (Euroa), the man Byrne returned to the door of the hut and said, “I want to see Mr Scott, give me your watch.” I said, “No I won’t. You can take it if you like,” and he accordingly unhooked it and carried it away.’ The Argus, December 14, 1878. On Tuesday evening, … Continue reading Mr Scott’s Watch
An Outlaw’s Journal 