Ned Kelly

From the rugged landscapes of the Australian Outback emerged a figure who would become a symbol of resistance against perceived injustice: Ned Kelly. Beginning his life of crime under the tutelage of Harry Power, Kelly's reputation grew as a bushranger who stood against the establishment. To many, he was a Robin Hood figure, targeting the wealthy and challenging a system that seemed to favor the rich over the poor. His letter in 1879, decrying police behavior and the mistreatment of Irish Catholics, further cemented his status as a voice for the downtrodden. But it wasn't just his rebellious spirit that made headlines; it was his audacity. Donning a 97lb suit of bulletproof armor during a shoot-out, Kelly became an enduring symbol of defiance. Though his life was cut short at 25, his legacy as Australia's ultimate outlaw lives on."

"Such is life." - Ned Kelly's reported last words before his execution.