A Geoffrey Robertson-style Hypothetical presenting the Ned Kelly saga within a 21st Century context promises to be a highlight of this year’s famous Ned Kelly Weekend, returning to Beechworth from 6 to 8 August.
Taking place at 11:15am on Sunday 8 August at Beechworth’s Memorial Hall, The Tribulations of Eduardo: A Hypothetical, will feature a high profile panel of commentators and experts including Inspector David Ryan of the Victoria Police, recently retired Supreme Court Judge Phillip Cummins, the Member for Indi, Sophie Mirabella MP, ABC Goulburn Murray radio presenter Gaye Pattison, the Anglican Bishop of Wangaratta, Bishop John Parkes and other leading community and political figures.
Following the pattern of the well-known hypotheticals conducted by Geoffrey Robertson QC, the moderator, ABC Statewide Drive Presenter, Kathy Bedford will set the scene then let the panel loose on a whodunit tale of theft, murder, protected witnesses, sentencing, refugees, murder and the media.
“The purpose of the Hypothetical is to show things as they are by showing what they may become,” says event organiser, Bill Wilson. “By bringing Ned Kelly’s story into the present, we will be exploring a range of important questions relating to today’s societal problems.”
“Hopefully it will spark plenty of lively debate and follow thought-provoking journeys into some of the more pressing socio-economic issues confronting Australians in 2010,” Bill Wilson said.
This year is the seventh Ned Kelly Weekend, marking the 130th anniversary of the committal hearing of Australia’s most notorious bushranger in the Beechworth Courthouse in August 1880. Tickets for many events are selling fast so Ned Kelly Weekend enthusiasts are urged to book quickly to avoid missing out.
Full program details and bookings at www.beechworthonline.com.au
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