Joe Byrne Grave
Things To Do Benalla, Benalla, Victoria
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Joseph Byrne was an Australian bushranger born in Victoria to an Irish immigrant. Born November 21, 1856 and died June 28, 1880 (aged 23).
He was a member of the ‘Kelly Gang’ who were declared outlaws after the murder of three policemen at Stringybark Creek, not far from Benalla.
Joe was shot and died as a result of loss of blood at the ‘Siege of Glenrowan’, 28 June 1880.
Joe is buried in the Benalla Cemetery and forms part of the Benalla Cemetery Historical Walk.
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