Stewart

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Importance of Mr Stewart

I was the fireman on the special train to the siege at Glenrowan

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Glenrowan Siege 28/6/1880 Special train leaves Melbourne to go to Beechworth - follow up on death of Aaron Sherritt

I was the fireman on the special train from Melbourne to Benalla and on the pilot engine from Benalla to Glenrowan. (RC8044)

Train arrives at Benalla

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Arrive at Glenrowan

I arrived at Glenrowan by train at about 2.30 am on the morning of the siege with Sup Hare.

We spent the rest of the day sending trains up and down the line

Photograph Kelly Reward Board

Following the meetings of the Reward Board in December 1880 I recieved a reward of about £68 .

Family

Sister ? ... wife ?... children ?.... home >..

What happened to Mr Stewart's family