Pandora's Perspective
Ned Kelly On Garden Patrol
For November Scavenge Challenge #14 Lawn and garden ornaments are common. Bonus points for gnomes!
It is not uncommon for Hero status in Australia to be afforded to 'the larrikin' who thumbs the nose at authority and oft times pushes the boundaries. Ned Kelly was such a man, who won the hearts of the common people of his time and for more than a century on.
Born at Beveridge in 1854 into an Irish family typical of migrants of that time, Ned was to become known for his athletic ability and bravery. The politics of the time, the introduction of government legislation designed for the poor, but badly drawn up, interpreted and administered, together with the growing resentment of an authority believed among the community to be corrupt, all combined to influence Ned's personal attitudes.
He was eventually ambushed and shot in a siege and then hanged in the Old Melbourne Goal, whereupon he became an Australian Legend, and his name gained immortality.
As always there are two sides to the story and his motivation is a source of debate even today.
This little Garden Ned wears his own suit of armour as did the authentic Ned who created an iconic suit of home-made armour. ( minus the teddy of course )
Ned Kelly On Garden Patrol
For November Scavenge Challenge #14 Lawn and garden ornaments are common. Bonus points for gnomes!
It is not uncommon for Hero status in Australia to be afforded to 'the larrikin' who thumbs the nose at authority and oft times pushes the boundaries. Ned Kelly was such a man, who won the hearts of the common people of his time and for more than a century on.
Born at Beveridge in 1854 into an Irish family typical of migrants of that time, Ned was to become known for his athletic ability and bravery. The politics of the time, the introduction of government legislation designed for the poor, but badly drawn up, interpreted and administered, together with the growing resentment of an authority believed among the community to be corrupt, all combined to influence Ned's personal attitudes.
He was eventually ambushed and shot in a siege and then hanged in the Old Melbourne Goal, whereupon he became an Australian Legend, and his name gained immortality.
As always there are two sides to the story and his motivation is a source of debate even today.
This little Garden Ned wears his own suit of armour as did the authentic Ned who created an iconic suit of home-made armour. ( minus the teddy of course )