Ned Kelly’s armour on its way

johnboy 26 February 2011 26 February 2011

The SMH informs us that Ned Kelly’s ironmongery is heading to the National Museum for an exhibition on Irish immigration to Australia.

Appropriately it’s opening on St Patrick’s Day.

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