The Ned Kelly Weekend 2007
"The Most nationally significant Kelly event"
Tickets are on sale for the Ned Kelly Weekedn 2007. To purchase tickets and view the program please visit our website www.beechworthonline.com.au
FRIDAY 3rd August, 2007
7.00pm - Kelly Dinner at the Nicholas Hotel
$39.00 per ticket (max 80)
In the tradition of the old Music Hall join us for an evening at the Nicholas Hotel with dinner, music and fun. Wear period costume – get a table of friends together to enjoy a feast of Irish food and fun- music in the Irish tradition with Lazy Harry and his 3 piece band and hear the wandering minstrel.
Prizes for the table wearing the best period costumes/ best singing and dancing etc.
SATURDAY 4th August, 2007
8.30am Breakfast at the Beechworth Railway Station. All proceeds from the breakfast will go to a local charity.
Awaiting the arrival of Ned Kelly from Melbourne. He is to be transported under heavy police escort through the streets of Beechworth to The Beechworth Courthouse.
10.00am Ned arrives at the Beechworth Courthouse.
He will now await his appearance in court for his Preliminary Hearing.
11.00am-noon Guest Speaker – Brian McDonald Tickets $15.00 adults $10.00 children
"Ned Kelly – unravelling fact from fiction" - Books can be learning tools ... but don't believe everything you read! We will examine the writings on Ned, from the first book published in 1879 through to modern day e-books downloaded through the Internet. Which ones can we trust?
Brian will be available for a book signing at the conclusion of his talk.
12.15pm - Saturday 4th -Mini Bus Tours – 75 minutes. Ticket prices $17.00 Adult $ 14.50 concession $40.00 per family (2Adults and 2 Children)
Tour Historic Kelly sites on this 75 minute mini bus tour. Visit the Beechworth Cemetery, Former Beechworth Goal (from outside). After visiting Telegraph Rock the tour takes you to Woolshed to view the murder hut side and one of the police caves (view from road) and other relevant Kelly sites.
2.30pm-4.30pm Re-enactment of the Preliminary Hearing and Trial
Ned Kelly was in the Beechworth Courthouse to answer a charge of murder. The re-enactment takes you back in time to see and hear what happened in the Beechworth Courthouse in August, 1880 and continues with the Trial.
4.30pm - Saturday 4th - Mini Bus Tours – 75 minutes. Ticket prices $17.00 Adult $ 14.50 concession $40.00 per family (2Adults and 2 Children)
Tour Historic Kelly sites on this 75 minute mini bus tour. Visit the Beechworth Cemetery, Former Beechworth Goal (from outside). After visiting Telegraph Rock the tour takes you to Woolshed to view the murder hut side and one of the police caves (view from road) and other relevant Kelly sites.
7.00pm-9.30pm “Behind the Armour – The Forgotten Heartache.” Tickets $20.00 adult $10.00 children
An intimate evening in the Beechworth Historic Courthouse sharing the stories of the families surrounding the Kelly legend. Speakers will be those who know the story and it’s affects on the many families and people involved.
Noeleen Lloyd, Judy Douthie(Mortimer) 9.30pm join the presenters at the Nicholas Hotel and meet for a quiet drink
Presentation to the winners of the 2007 Ned Kelly Weekend Competition will be made during the evening.
Walking Tours – Times 10.30 and 12 noon Enjoy our 1 hour Ned Kelly Guided walking tour with our experienced tour guides. See the historic sites and hear the stories of Ned Kelly and the Kelly’s and their connection to Beechworth. The Ned Kelly Guided Walking tour is a must for all Kelly enthusiasts!
To Book a Ned Kelly Guided Walking tour please book on the day at the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.
SUNDAY 5th August, 2007
9.00am Judy Douthie author of “I was at the Kelly Gang Roundup” her books will be for sale and signing at the front of the Beechworth Historic Courthouse.
10.00am-11.00am Guest Speaker - Noelene Allen Tickets $15.00 adults $10.00 children
“The story of Ned Kelly’s mother and his family is not widely known. Come along and hear the many stories from Ellen’s arrival in Australia up until her death in 1923.”
11.30am-1.30pm Re-enactment of the Preliminary Hearing and Trial .Tickets $20.00 adult $10.00 children
Ned Kelly was in the Beechworth Courthouse to answer a charge of murder. The re-enactment takes you back in time to see and hear what happened in the Beechworth Courthouse in August, 1880 and continues with the Trial.
2.00pm-3.00pm The Commemorative Fight.
A commemoration of the fight that took place on the banks of Spring Creek between Wild Wright and Ned Kelly. Come along dressed in period costume – you may even find a bookie or two willing to take your bets on who will win.” Free event
3.00pm - Sunday 5th - Mini Bus Tours – 75 minutes. Ticket prices $17.00 Adult $ 14.50 concession $40.00 per family (2 Adults and 2 Children)
Tour Historic Kelly sites on this 75 minute mini bus tour. Visit the Beechworth Cemetery, Former Beechworth Goal (from outside). After visiting Telegraph Rock the tour takes you to Woolshed to view the murder hut side and one of the police caves (view from road) and other relevant Kelly sites.
OTHER EVENTS
SATURDAY 4th August 2007
Blacksmith’s Competition See some of the regions finest smith’s and sculptors as they ply their trade before your very eyes, making wonderful examples of Ned Kelly memorabilia. Don’t miss out on witnessing this dying trade in action, and even pick up a piece for yourself.
Music
Irish Dancing
Art Show to be held in the Sub Treasury
Building – Ned Kelly theme.
Movies in the Town Hall – all day
Window Display Competition in the businesses throughout town
Ned Kelly Merchandise will be for sale at the marquee near the Sub Treasury Building.
SUNDAY 5th August
Blacksmith’s Competition See some of the regions finest smith’s and sculptors as they ply their trade before your very eyes, making wonderful examples of Ned Kelly memorabilia. Don’t miss out on witnessing this dying trade in action, and even pick up a piece for yourself.
Music
Irish Dancing
Art Show to be held in the Sub Treasury
Building – Ned Kelly theme.
Movies in the Town Hall – all day
Window Display Competition in the businesses throughout town
Ned Kelly Merchandise will be for sale at the marquee near the Sub Treasury Building
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