Very dodgy tactics by kiltmaker

[Graham]

I thought Ned Kelly was killed in a shootout with Constables.

as already said, he survived the shooting, was tried and hanged. I know this is true 'cos I've seen the movie ;)

[Doc Hudson]

After posting that comment, I checked on line to see that I'd confused Ned Kelly with another Bush Ranger, but for the life of me I can't remember his name. I read a book on early Australian outlaws a few months ago, and now I can't find the book (a definite danger when you have several thousand uncatalogued books around the house).

IIRC, the outlaw I'm thinking of had a similar start to Kelly, a less than legal attempt to arrest his brother lead to a fight and flight.

I'll eventually remember the name or find the book.