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== The Royal Commission evidence for 23/3/1881 ==
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(see also introduction to [[Untitled Document|day 1]] ) '''Captain [[Standish|Standish]] giving evidence'''
3 Shooting Constable [[Fitzpatrick|Fitzpatrick]]?- Yes, shooting him through the wrist. Fitzpatrick fainted, and lay there in a semi comatose state for some time while they cut the ball out of his wrist; it had been under the skin, and they allowed him to go. He rode off, and laboured under the idea that be was pursued by two of the outlaws, which I have ascertained was not the case. Some months after this occurred, I had a conversation, a long conversation, with [[William Williamson, Brickey|Williamson]], in Pentridge, and he entirely corroborated every word of Fitzpatrick's evidence; and he gave me some considerable information, and volunteered to assist me in every kind of way. After this outrage had been committed, steps were taken by Superintendent [[Sadleir|Sadleir]] to apprehend the Kellys-the two Kellys and the two others, who were then not known by name, and those efforts having proved fruitless for a good many months, it was ultimately determined, with my approval, to start two search parties, well armed, in pursuit of the [[KellyGang's family|Kellys]]. One started from [[Mansfield|Mansfield]], under the charge of Sergeant [[Kennedy Sgt|Kennedy]], and the other from [[Wangaratta|Wangaratta]], under the charge of Sergeant [[Steele|Steele]] or some other sub officer of the police.
4 Was it possibly Senior Constable [[Strahan|Strachan]]?- I think it was.
5 Was Williamson in prison at the time he gave you that information?- He was in Pentridge, with a sentence of six years for that offence.
6 For being present at the shooting?- Yes; I think it was a very severe punishment myself. A reward of £100 was also offered for the apprehension of the Kellys. Late on the night of Sunday the 27th October, I received a telegram from Mansfield, announcing to me that Constables Scanlan and Lonigan had been shot dead, near Mansfield, by bushrangers. After communicating with the [[Chief Secretary|Chief Secretary]] early the next morning, I took early steps to send up reinforcements and special arms. We had a few Spencer repeating rifles in store, and Mr.[[Berry, Chief Secretary|Berry]] asked me not to stint me any expenditure in arming the police properly. I may state that the regulation weapon of the mounted police has only been a revolver for years. I saw a considerable number of the men off by the 4.30 [[Railways|train]] the following day. I ordered Superintendent [[Nicolson|Nicolson]] up to take charge of the special service men in the North Eastern district.
7 Was that the first time he was sent there?- He was inspecting superintendent, and had to visit the country districts from time to time. I gave him authority to take any steps he thought proper, and to incur any expenditure he thought necessary.
8 What date was that?- Immediately after I received the news. I also obtained authority from the Chief Secretary to purchase a number of breech loading double barrelled guns, to be sent up to the district as soon as possible.
9 Then you consider that the original cause of this difficulty was the lawlessness of the district?- I do.
10 In cattle stealing and horse stealing?- Yes. ...
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(see also introduction to [[Untitled Document|day 1]] ) '''Captain [[Standish|Standish]] giving evidence'''
3 Shooting Constable [[Fitzpatrick|Fitzpatrick]]?- Yes, shooting him through the wrist. Fitzpatrick fainted, and lay there in a semi comatose state for some time while they cut the ball out of his wrist; it had been under the skin, and they allowed him to go. He rode off, and laboured under the idea that be was pursued by two of the outlaws, which I have ascertained was not the case. Some months after this occurred, I had a conversation, a long conversation, with [[William Williamson, Brickey|Williamson]], in Pentridge, and he entirely corroborated every word of Fitzpatrick's evidence; and he gave me some considerable information, and volunteered to assist me in every kind of way. After this outrage had been committed, steps were taken by Superintendent [[Sadleir|Sadleir]] to apprehend the Kellys-the two Kellys and the two others, who were then not known by name, and those efforts having proved fruitless for a good many months, it was ultimately determined, with my approval, to start two search parties, well armed, in pursuit of the [[KellyGang's family|Kellys]]. One started from [[Mansfield|Mansfield]], under the charge of Sergeant [[Kennedy Sgt|Kennedy]], and the other from [[Wangaratta|Wangaratta]], under the charge of Sergeant [[Steele|Steele]] or some other sub officer of the police.
4 Was it possibly Senior Constable [[Strahan|Strachan]]?- I think it was.
5 Was Williamson in prison at the time he gave you that information?- He was in Pentridge, with a sentence of six years for that offence.
6 For being present at the shooting?- Yes; I think it was a very severe punishment myself. A reward of £100 was also offered for the apprehension of the Kellys. Late on the night of Sunday the 27th October, I received a telegram from Mansfield, announcing to me that Constables Scanlan and Lonigan had been shot dead, near Mansfield, by bushrangers. After communicating with the [[Chief Secretary|Chief Secretary]] early the next morning, I took early steps to send up reinforcements and special arms. We had a few Spencer repeating rifles in store, and Mr.[[Berry, Chief Secretary|Berry]] asked me not to stint me any expenditure in arming the police properly. I may state that the regulation weapon of the mounted police has only been a revolver for years. I saw a considerable number of the men off by the 4.30 [[Railways|train]] the following day. I ordered Superintendent [[Nicolson|Nicolson]] up to take charge of the special service men in the North Eastern district.
7 Was that the first time he was sent there?- He was inspecting superintendent, and had to visit the country districts from time to time. I gave him authority to take any steps he thought proper, and to incur any expenditure he thought necessary.
8 What date was that?- Immediately after I received the news. I also obtained authority from the Chief Secretary to purchase a number of breech loading double barrelled guns, to be sent up to the district as soon as possible.
9 Then you consider that the original cause of this difficulty was the lawlessness of the district?- I do.
10 In cattle stealing and horse stealing?- Yes. ...
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