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Aaron Sherritt (August 1854 – 26 June 1880) was an associate of the gang of outlaws led by Ned Kelly in Victoria, Australia.
Today marks 137 years since the death of Aaron Sherritt at the hands of his best friend Joe Byrne. This event was the trigger for the Kelly Gang's Glenrowan campaign and would ultimately result in tragedy for most everyone involved.
Aaron Sherritt (August 1854 - 26 June 1880) was a close friend of bushrangers Joe Byrne and Ned Kelly. His murder in 1880 was the first of the actions that led to the Kelly Gang's final shoot out with the police at Glenrowan .
Jun 26, 2021 · Aaron Sherritt has been enshrined in Australian folklore as a Judas figure, but what is the truth behind the man who fell from grace and brought about the end of the Kelly Gang?
Feb 24, 2021 · A name that looms large in the criminal records of Australia is that of Aaron Sherritt. Physically, he was a man in a thousand, and his beautifully proportioned limbs were the envy of his companions, whilst his facial expressions belied the deep scheming propensities of his vicious nature.
Aaron Sherritt shot dead in the hut he occupied by Joe Byrne. Fired seven shots into the hut, the bullets passing beside the constables heads; but owing to the position taken by the outlaws the constables could not return a single shot.
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'The man, Aaron Sherritt, was employed by Mr Hare, and Mr Hare firmly believed in him. On one occasion a letter was written and sent to Aaron Sherritt from Joe Byrne, asking him to, meet the writer at Whorouly races to ride his (Joe Byrne's) horse. It told Aaron where to meet the writer.
