"Such is life."
— Ned Kelly
January 1, 1970
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People from Victoria
Ned Kelly
Bushrangers
Criminals
Original Language: English
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Kelly's last words, recorded by two journalists present at his execution. According to two of the other four journalists at the gallows, Kelly's final words were, "Ah well, I suppose it has to come to this", or "Ah well, it's come to this at last". However, according to the goal warden, the man closest to Kelly at the time, his final words were mumbled and could not be heard.
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Kelly's last words, recorded by two journalists present at his execution. According to two of the other four journalists at the gallows, Kelly's final words were, "Ah well, I suppose it has to come to this", or "Ah well, it's come to this at last". However, according to the goal warden, the man closest to Kelly at the time, his final words were mumbled and could not be heard.