The Argus (46)
The Argus continued with its report of the KellyGang
"Ned Kelly, from his appearance in the imperfect light, looked like some unearthly being, on whom bullets had no effect. Mr Dowsett, who was also on the spot, says he thought he was the devil.
"The conduct of the Queensland trackers was excellent, and shows, certainly, that in good company at least they may be thoroughly relied on. "The circumstances of the day did not call for many acts of conspicuous daring, and excepting the severe wound to Superintendent Hare, none of the attacking party received any injury.
"Martin Cherry died in a few minutes after his removal from the building, and a boy named Jones has since died from his injuries in the Wangaratta Hospital. I also understand that a youth named Reardon is in a critical condition in the same instititution. A man named George Metcalf has also been forwarded by your instructions to Melbourne for treatment to an injury received in the eye while the firing was going on.
"After the affair was over, the bodies of Hart and Dan Kelly were given over to their relations, as I reported to you on jour arrival at Glenrowan. Their friends applied to me next day for the necessary order for burial, which I had procured for them, and expressed their acknowledgments for the consideration shown to them.
"Subsequent reports as to the conduct of these people have, as I have good reason to believe, been greatly exaggerated. The body of Martin Cherry was handed to his sister. The body of Byrne was buried at 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon in the Benalla Cemetery, and was not claimed by anyone.
"Attached you will find a list of all the members of the force concerned in this duty, with the hour of their arrival.
"I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant,
"J. SADLEIR,
"Superintendent of Police.
"The Chief Commissioner of Police, Melbourne."
Return of Officers, Sergeants and Constables who took Part In the Capture of the Kelly Gang of Outlaws on the 28th June, 1880.
Arrived at 2am
Superintendent F. Hare*
1925 Senior-constable John Kelly
2710 Mounted-constable Daniel Barry
2745 Mounted-constable William Phillips
2971 Mounted-constable J. M. Arthur
2986Mounted-constable Thomas Kirkham
3056 Mounted-constable P.C. Gascoigne
3100 Mounted-constable William Canny
Sub-Inspector S. O'Connor +
Tracker Hero
Tracker Barney
Tracker Johnny
Tracker Jacky
Tracker Jimmy
Arrived 10.5am
Superintendent John Sadlier ++
1305 Sergeant James Whelan
2271 Senior-constable RA Smyth
2312 Mounted-constable Robert Graham
2688 Mounted-constable CRyan
3059 Mounted constable WJR Wallace
3105 Mounted-constable PP Wilson
3110 Mounted -constable JL Stillard
1670 Foot-constable Patrick Kelly
2041 Foot-constable Thomas Reilly
2684 Foot-constable John Milne
2963 Foot-constable J M Hewitt
Tracker Moses
Tracker Spider
Arrived 5am
1179 Sergeant ALM Steele
2679 Mounted-constable J. Montiford
2719 Mounted-constable William Moore
2886 Mounted-constable Patrick Healey
Arrived 10am
3039 Mounted-constable JF Dixon
Arrived 5.20am
2057 Foot-constable Patrick Walsh
2507 Foot-constable James Dwyer
Arrived 12noon
764 Senior-constable Charles Johnston
2526 Mounted-constable Thomas Meehan
3106 Mounted-constable TE Dwyer
2845 Foot-constable JH Stow
3072 Foot-constable Peter M'Donald
- Superintendent Hare in charge of party. Returned wounded to Benalla shortly before 4a.m.
+ In charge of trackers
++ Superintendent Sadleir took charge of entire party during the remainder of the day.
J. SADLEIR, Superintendent of Police.
The names of the Members of the Force from Beechworth who Assisted at the Capture of the Outlaws at Glenrowan, on 28th June, 1880
Rank and Name
2353 Senior-constable P Mullane
1649 Mounted-constable A Alexander
2382 Foot-constable R Wickam
2475 Foot-constable H Armstrong
2551 Foot constable R M'Hugh
2595 Foot-constable W Duross
2612 Foot-constable R Glenny
2755 Mounted-constable R Alexander
2918 Foot-constable TP Dowling
2968 Mounted-constable C F Magor
3033 Mounted-constable R M'Coll.
Date and hour of arrival at Glenrowan – June 28, 1880, at 9a.m.
P. Mullane Senior constable 2,353,
30/6/80 Superintendent Sadleir, Benalla.
J .Sadleir, Superintendent of Police.
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