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:
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002