The Argus
7 / 1/1879
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KellyGang in NSW
From our Benalla and Wangaratta correspondents we learn that further arrests
have been made under the Outlawry Act. The movements of the Kelly gang do
not appear to be known, but we are informed by our correspondent that the
following telegram was received yesterday at Sydney from Hay - We have authentic
information that four persons, riding well appointed shod horses, with two
swag horses crossed the Murrumbidgee at Tubbo last Thursday morning. They
stole the punt to cross Mr Dick, of Benerembah, says two of
them answer the description of Stephen Hart and Dan Kelly. Within an hour
they were 12 miles on the way to Connapara Station, well known to Hart.
The police are on their track." This must be taken for what it is worth. The
report is not at all a probable one.
THE MANSFIELD MURDERS
[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH]
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS)
BENALLA, Monday
It is evident now that the police authorities are determined
to enforce the provisions of the Outlawry Act, and to arrest every person
known to be sympathisers
with the outlaws. Yesterday afternoon three more men were arrested at Hedi,
which is about 25 miles from Greta, towards the head of the King River, and
has long been known as a stronghold of the gang. The names of the men arrested
were John Quinn, a brother
of James Quinn, who was arrested here on Saturday after having been only about
one month out of gaol, and two brothers
named Strickland.
They were all taken to Wangaratta and, following the usual course adopted,
were remanded to Beechworth Gaol for eight days.
WANGARATTA, MONDAY
Under the Outlawry Act two brothers named Clancey, arrested at South Wangaratta, were brought up on Saturday and remanded for a week, and to-day John Quinn, Richard Woods, and William Woods alias Strickland, arrested at Hedi, were remanded till Saturday. The Perkins arrested at Mansfield was landlord of the Rubicon Hotel at Wangaratta two years ago.
THE MANSFIELD MURDERS
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS
Sir, - Will you permit me to reply to your correspondent,
"An Old Friend of the Force," as one who is no enemy to them, but who has
and does disapprove of the management of the police and detective force. 1.
If the force had been under good management the word "larrikin," or the number
of young offenders termed "larrikins," would have never been heard or known
of. As proof thereto:
I point out to you Kew, Prahran, and Williamstown as three model police stations
conducted by non-commissioned officers who never permitted that system to
grow in their respective districts.
2. It is not a fact that the constables are afraid to do their duty in cases
of horse and cattle stealers, in consequence of a political J.P. The truthful
fact is, that the districts of Benalla, Mansfield, Kilmore, and Wangaratta
have been neglected for years past by the police authorities, hence the result.
3. The escape of Weiberg is another proof that the system requires renovating,
as in this offender's case neither accomplices nor ranges can be pleaded.
A speedy renovation and effective alterations in the management of our police
and detective departments will be the first duty of the present government.
TRUTH.
Jan. 6.
[See later correspondence from same person 11/2/82]
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