Royal Commission report day 1 page 18
The Royal Commission evidence for 23/3/1881
(see also introduction to day 1 ) Captain Standish giving evidence
183 Had you not occasion to remove him from Schnapper Point up to the North Eastern District?- No; the incidents that came to my knowledge afterwards occurred at Schnapper Point, but I never had information of them till after he was sent to Benalla.
184 Are you not aware that for some years, a considerable number of years back, the Beechworth district has been unfortunate through various circumstances, in the officers stationed there, officers dying, and through frequent changes of officers, peculiarly so?- I do not know what you are talking about.
185 Are you not aware that for some years, a considerable number of years back, the Beechworth district has been unfortunate in the officers stationed there, officers dying, and through frequent changes of officers, peculiarly so?- There were one or two; Mr. Barkley, in charge, died. What has that to do with this case ?
186 By the Commission. -Was it more so than any other district?- I am not aware of it. At one time it was necessary to remove one or two men from a certain part of the district, but there was not a general removal of all hands.
187 By Mr. Nicolson. -Were there not officers removed from time to time?- So they are in any district state whom you refer to.
188 I refer to a series of officers?- Then speak out; none of your mysterious hints about officers.
189 Are you not aware-I have a delicacy in mentioning the officers, because many of them are dead, but I will furnish a list of them-you know whom I refer to?- I do not know; that is utterly untrue. I do not know whom you refer to; mention the name, then I will admit it. Why not speak out like a man instead of hemming and hawing and hesitating ?
190 Who was the superintendent of the district previous to Mr. Sadleir?- Mr. Barkley, of the Beechworth district. You know all these things. Why cannot you mention them yourself ?
191 I am examining you. I cannot?- You are talking nonsense.
192 Who was there before Mr. Barkley?- I cannot remember.
193 Was there not a Mr. Wilson?- He was there after. I do not believe it was immediately before Mr. Barkley.
194 Was there not a Mr. Purcell there?- He was, but not in charge of the district.
195 By the Commission. -Was he superintendent?- No.
196 By Mr. Nicolson. -Was there not one superintendent there for twelve months-I mean Mr. Chomley?- He was there.
197 Do you remember my making an inspection of that district in 1878?- I remember you made an inspection of the district some time before this happened, but I must say I did not attach much importance to any of your reports. They were all merely twaddle.
198 Do you remember my reporting Greta station to you?- Yes.
199 What did I recommend?- I cannot remember. I have not seen the papers.
200 Do you remember my reporting the men and recommending their removal?- No.
201 Did I recommend Thorn's removal?- Yes.
202 Do you remember the establishment of the Glenmore station?- Yes.
203 Do you remember the proposal to abolish Glenmore?- It was of very little use that station.
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