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John Charles Lowe (1869–1950)

John Charles Lowe, 88, believed to be the last survivor of the people imprisoned in the Glenrowan Hotel before Ned Kelly was captured, died at Yarrawonga to-night.

He was 18 at the time of the Glenrowan fight.

He moved to Yarrawonga 60 years ago, and was secretary of Yarrawonga Football Club for many years, and a leading member of the Racing Club. He is survived by seven children, 19 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

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'Lowe, John Charles (1869–1950)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/lowe-john-charles-13556/text24278, accessed 19 March 2025.

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