VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 1 Item 33 Record 2 Document: Telegram – Pilot train hired in expedition of rails being pulled up by Kelly
27/06/1880
Overview
Lodged at 7pm on 27 June 1880, this telegram by Superintendent Hare asks CCP Standish whether a pilot engine should be sent from Benalla ahead of the special train. The fact that this telegram was sent indicates that the police had suspicions that the rails may be pulled up by the Kelly Gang and that they were taking necessary precautions. It is not known if Superintendent Hare knew of the Gang’s plot to derail the line at Glenrowan. If in fact he was not aware of their plot, his perceptiveness, along with Thomas Curnow’s heroism, certainly altered the chain of events that took place that evening.
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[Pilot Engine Employed 27-6-80] POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS [579n] Time recd. 7. 5. From Benalla Dated June 27 1880 Telegram for Capt Standish Do you think I had better send on a pilot Engine from Benalla before the special they may pull up the rails I have an engine ready here Francis Hare Time lodged at the Sending Station 7 pm [End of page 1] |
VPRS 4965 Consignment P0 Unit 1 Item 33 Record 2 Document: Telegram – Pilot train hired in expedition of rails being pulled up by Kelly |
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