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Papers of Martha Needle

Identifier(s): MS 8296

 Collection

Scope and contents

Consists of one letter from Martha Needle on prison note-paper, dated 16 October 1894, to Mrs Owen. The other letters are from Otto Yuncken in Richmond, to Mrs Owen. Also included are portraits of Mrs Needle and two of her three murdered children and a miniature bible of the New Testament, owned and marked by Mrs. Needle. Published in London,British and Foreign Bible Society, n.d.

Dates

  • 1894 June 25-October 16

Creator

  • Needle, Martha, 1863?-1894 (Person)

Biographical note

Martha Needle was hanged on 22 October 1894, for the murder, by poisoning, of her husband, three children and two Yuncken brothers.

Extent

1 cm.

Language

English

General note

Original ms., printed and portraits.

Creator

  • Needle, Martha, 1863?-1894 (Person)
Title
Guide to the Papers of Martha Needle
Status
Completed
Author
GG & EP
Dates
2011
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

Contact:
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