The Ned Kelly story Ned Kelly was born into a life that was surrounded by crime. He was born in 1854 in Victoria and was the eldest of eight children. Ned Kelly attended school at Avenel until age 12 when his father died. Before he was born his parents were sent from Ireland on a convict ship to Australia for committing crime, Ned's family was poor and were forced to own land as 'selectors', this was a …showed first 75 words of 971 total…

…showed last 75 words of 971 total…shouldn't be called an Australian icon. In my opinion I think Ned Kelly is a true Legend who will never be forgotten and definitely someone who has contributed to Australian society. Ned Kelly and his gang were brave and loyal to each other; Ned Kelly was definitely a main part in Australian history. The reason to why he has been showered with so much glory has been one of the great controversies of all time.