The Argus at KellyGang 9/5/1881 (2)
THE POLICE COMMISSION
This commission resumed its sittings last Tuesday, but the evidence taken has not been of very much importance.
It having been reported that the outbreak of fresh gangs of bushrangers in the North eastern district was probable, Mr Chomley, acting chief commissioner of police, was ordered up to the district. On his recommendation various changes in the force there have been determined upon. It is to be placed under the charge of Inspector Montfort, and Mr O'Connor, late sub inspector in the Queensland native police force, has been offered the position of second in command. The Government seem to think that black trackers would be useful in a search after any other gang, and Mr O'Connor is considered by the Government to be the best man available to take command of the trackers. It has also been determined to considerably strengthen the force in the North eastern district.
The recommendations of the board appointed to report how the reward of £8,000 offered by the New South Wales and Victorian Governments for the capture of the Kelly gang should be apportioned are generally disapproved of here and elsewhere. Both the New South Wales and Queensland Governments have protested against the report being acted upon, the latter Government doing so on the ground that the services of Mr O'Connor and the trackers, lent by it to our Government, have not been sufficiently recognised. It is understood that the Victorian Government will take no further steps until the Police Commission have sent in their report.
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