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20-11-2009

Wednesday 11th November 2009

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The Beechworth Historical Re-enactment Group (BHRG) is very proud to announce an exhibition of all four Kelly Gangs suits of Armour for the 2010 Ned Kelly Weekend, next year (6^th to the 8^th of August 2010). This is the most historical event to happen in Beechworth and is billed to be one of the key tourism events for Victoria in 2010. This is only the fourth time the armour has been together since 1880, and the first time outside a capital city.  We believe that many Kelly enthusiasts will take the opportunity to visit Beechworth during the Festival to see this exhibition.

Now in its eighth year and widely regarded as this country’s most important annual celebration of the Kelly legend, the weekend event commemorates the 130th anniversary of the outlaw’s committal hearing held in the historic Beechworth Courthouse from 6^th to 11^th August 1880, and his execution on the 11^th of November 1880.  The Beechworth Historical Re-enactment Group will unveil the full 2010 program at an official launch early next year. 

BHRG President, Adam Wynne-Jenkins, says visitors to Beechworth who view the armour will be amazed with the quality and workmanship of Australia’s most recognised artifacts.  On Friday the 6^th of August all Schools in the Indigo Shire, will be invited to view the armour free.

Established 2008 and with a membership of 30 and growing fast, the BHRG is a committed living history group which recreates the Beechworth of the period 1852 to 1885. The BHRG is often seen on the streets of Beechworth and other regional centre’s taking part in street parades, displays and other commemorative activities including the re-enactment of the Kelly Gang robbery of the bank in Euroa in December 1878, and the recent Siege of Glenrowan in July 1880.

This exhibition would not have been possible without the support of the State Library of Victoria, Victoria Police Museum, Museum Victoria and Rupert Hammond in conjunction with the Indigo Shire Council for Insurance coverage and the Beechworth Bakery (The Home of Ned Kelly Pies) as the major sponsor of the event.    Media enquiries:       

Beechworth Re-enactment Group President, Adam Wynne-Jenkins and Bill Wilson Secretary are available for interview.   

Phone Adam on 0447 432 816 or email bailedup@gmail.com

Phone Bill on 03 57 281 656 or Email billwilson2@mac.com

Courtesy Michael Beattie