26/08/2026
Congratulations, Sue Brown, and our talented writers on another book for our U3A members to enjoy.
Under Siege offers a fresh perspective on one of Australia’s most enduring historical events It tells the remarkable story of Superintendent Hare; the Mounted Police officer in charge during the Siege of Glenrowan and one of the central figures in the capture of the Kelly Gang.
Long overshadowed by the legend of Ned Kelly, Hare’s story is brought vividly to life through extensive historical research, archival material, and family insight. As Hare’s great-great-grandniece, Susan offers a rare and deeply personal perspective of the man whose legacy has often been distorted or overlooked.
Tracing Hare’s journey from his birthplace in the Cape Colony to the goldfields and growing settlements of colonial Victoria, the book explores not only the dramatic events surrounding Glenrowan but also the social and political tensions that shaped nineteenth-century Australia.
Blending biography, social history, and historical narrative, Under Siege will appeal to readers interested in Australian colonial history, the Kelly era, and the people whose lives were shaped by it.
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