Australian Encounters

Australian Encounters

Presented with humour and verve, Australian Encounters celebrates ten historic encounters, each between a renowned Australian and an international mover and shaker.

10. Edward Kelly and Redmond Barry 1880

Edward Kelly and Redmond Barry 1880
0.0Oct 29, 2013 · 3 min

In 1880, an unschooled Catholic bushman and a Protestant judge traded points, back and forth, neither ultimately persuading the other. "Edward Kelly," concluded Redmond Barry, "I hereby sentence you to death by hanging."