Old Bootmaker and Saddler Shop

Old Bootmaker and Saddler Shop

Diagonally opposite the Courthouse is the old Bootmakers shop, a real Kelly relic, still close to its original state.

It was here in 1877 that the epic fight between Ned Kelly and his police escort took place. After being arrested for riding across a Footpath and Drunkeness, Ned, who was known to hardly touch a drop, suspected the police of spiking his drink. Breaking away in fury from his escorts, Sergeant Whelan, Constables Fitzpatrick, Day and Lonigan gave chase. After a fracas, Ned Kelly agreed to surrender after a sympathetic J.P., William Maginness calmed Ned down and led him to the court house.