The Argus at KellyGang 20/12/1882

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There is a prospect that the duties of the Police Commission, which were long since considered to have been unduly prolonged, will terminate before the new year. At the close of yesterday's sitting, the chairman announced that only two other witnesses Mr Chomley and Mr Call, P M -would be called, and that the first named gentleman would, if possible be examined to day. Some important evidence was given during the sitting by Detective Nixon, who read a minute account of the circumstances which led the detectives to believe that the man Patrick Boardman who has complained of the close supervision to which he was for a long time subjected, without having been previously convicted was a clever and dangerous criminal and required watching. He also gave a detailed account of several occurrences which it was alleged reflected on the conduct of both himself and Detective O'Callaghan. Boardman was present during the day but declined to cross examine Detective Nixon on any of the statements made by him in evidence.

The examinations for the positions of pupil teachers under the Education department were commenced yesterday. At Melbourne 240 candidates presented themselves, and in the country districts 1,150 came forward.


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