Discover Ned Kelly’s Jerilderie letter of 1879 that passionately articulates his pleas of innocence and desire for justice for both his family and the poor Irish selectors of Victoria’s north-east. The Jerilderie letter brings Ned Kelly’s distinctive voice to life, and offers readers a unique insight into the man behind the legend.

The prison record is historically significant as it provides material evidence and insight into the experience and activities of non-Anglo groups in colonial society.

The opium tins are part of a larger collection of objects integral to the story of the Chinese on the goldfields and the establishment of regional Chinese communities.