Story of the KellyGang - the Royal Commission 2/6/1881
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Summary
of the evidence on day 25 of the hearings
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Question number
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Date
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Witness
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| 9583 - 9607 | 2/6/1881 | |
| 9608 - 9826 | 2/6/1881 | Const Gascoigne |
| 9827 - 10008 | 2/6/1881 | Acting Chief Commissioner Chomley |
| 9373 - 9572 | 1/6/1881 | Start of Const Dwyer's evidence |
| 12715 - 12768 | 5/7/1881 | Continuation of Chomley's evidence |
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Appendix
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Title
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| 20 | Minutes of Proceedings at Meetings Held by the Royal Commission |
Summary of the evidence on day 25 of the hearings
2/6/1881 Const Dwyer continued his evidence - some brief highlights
Insp O'Connor cross examined Const Dwyer.
2/6/1881 Const Gascoigne continued his evidence - some brief highlights
Const Gascoigne joined the police force on 6/3/1879. He was taken on as a probationary constable at that time by Captain Standish, at the time of the Kelly outrages.
The most valuable information about the KellyGang that Gascoigne heard.
What did Gascoigne think of Aaron Sherritt and the usefulness of the other agents?
What was the threat to the police like soon after the Glenrowan siege? Was it any better for Gascoigne as a local of the district?
What sort of police should have been sent up to chase the KellyGang ?
Gascoigne produced a detailed report on the Glenrowan siege. He arrived with Sup Hare's party and was right behind Hare when he was shot..
2/6/1881 Mr Chomley commenced continued his - some brief highlights
Mr Chomley as the acting Commissioner, was asked about the position of Insp O'Connor
How did he come to be apointed to take charge of the trackers from Queensland?
What was the cost of the hunt for the KellyGang?
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