Kelly descendant relieved mystery solved

Mariza O'Keefe

A descendant whose DNA has now positively identified Ned Kelly's remains says he hopes Australia's most notorious bushranger will have a dignified final resting place.

Melbourne school teacher Leigh Olver, who is the great grandson of Kelly's sister Ellen, provided a DNA sample to scientists who used it to identify the outlaw's remains.

"It's such a great relief to finally have this side of the story resolved," he said at Thursday's announcement at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.

"Personally, a place of dignity, a place very appropriate. Where that is will be determined later," Mr Olver said.

Kelly was hanged for murder in 1880. His remains were identified among those transferred from the Old Melbourne Gaol to Pentridge Prison in 1929 and then exhumed again in 2009.

The 20-month investigation was led by doctors and scientists at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VISM).

Professor Stephen Cordner, director of the VISM, said its investigation concluded there was no doubt that the remains they had identified were those of Ned Kelly.

Full story: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/kelly-descendant-relieved-mystery-solved-20110901-1jmqf.html

-- mh.com.au 2011-09-01

Ah yes, the rich criminal heritage of Australia.

The Kelly gang gunned down and killed three Victorian police officers . He is not an Australian icon as some try to make out.

I think what made him infamous was the armour plating the gang made for protection pior to their final shoot out with Melbourne police.

Such is life!

He was a murderer. The 2 movies about him (starring Mick Jagger and Heath Ledger) were full of fiction.

Is it true that the Ozzie $100 bill has a picture of Jesse James on it?

^ ?

but Ned Kelly is on the one million dollar note, Sydney Opera House on the reverse

went to this exhibition when it toured many years ago

Sidney Nolan’s Ned Kelly Exhibition

Is it true that the Ozzie $100 bill has a picture of Jesse James on it?

I don't know as I haven't seen one. They are as rare as hens teeth in Australia

Story here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11up_g1LFRI&feature=player_detailpage

Is it true that the Ozzie $100 bill has a picture of Jesse James on it?

I don't know as I haven't seen one. They are as rare as hens teeth in Australia

100 dollar note geez I have never handled one of them things.