Nicolson
produced the following report while Const Hays was stationed at
Greta.
'Mounted Constable J.J. Hays, about 24 years of age, five months' service, intelligent,
and promising looking, but not so smart and clean looking as when he first arrived
from the depot; the example of his superior officer, Constable Thom, in that
respect has evidently not been improving to him-arms clean and serviceable.
I may tell you now that Mr. Hare has had the most efficient men in that district.'
(
RC1020)