Royal Commission report 2/6/1881

Story of the KellyGang - the Royal Commission 2/6/1881

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Summary of the evidence on day 25 of the hearings
Question number	Date	Witness
9583 - 9607	2/6/1881	Const Dwyer
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

Appendix	Title
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.

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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..

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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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