“Farewell to Greta”

Description

"Farewell, my home in Greta, my sister Kate farewell...." Ned Kelly, with a price on his head, plans an attack on his foes. His sister points out the number of his foes, and urges him instead to take to the woods with his gang

Historical references

• 1855 - Birth of Ned Kelly
• 1880 - Execution of Kelly. His last words are reported to have been "Such is life."

References

1. Fahey-Eureka, pp. 114-115, "Farewell to Greta" (1 text, 1 tune -- a composite version)
2. Manifold-PASB, pp. 66-67, "Ned Kelly's Farewell to Greta" (1 text, 2 tunes)
3. DT, NEDKELLY
4. BI, FaE114