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Considerable excitement was created in Melbourne on Saturday by the circulation of a number of sensational rumours with regard to the Kelly gang, which were founded upon the assertion that [[Kate Kelly|Kate Kelly]], and other friends of the outlaws, had arrived in town, and were about to sail for Sydney. The news quickly spread, and as each of those who circulated the rumour did not refrain from adding something to it the most absurd statements soon gained ground, culminating on Saturday night in a very general belief that the whole of the gang had safely effected their escape from the colony. As usual in such cases the original statement had in it some slight element of truth, but beyond that there was not the slightest foundation for the report. As a matter of fact, it appears that on Friday night Mrs. [[Margaret Skillion|Skillion]], a married sister of the Kellys, accompanied by another woman and a young man, came down by train from Benalla to Melbourne. On the journey they were recognised by a gentleman carrying on business in the North-Eastern district, by whom in formation was at once given to the police.