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POLICE JEALOUSIES.
How is it that the leading daily papers carefully kept out of print the most damaging evidence against Superintendent Hare that was brought forward at the Police Commission ? It would seem that Mr Hare was in charge of the Richmond Barracks, the " blue ribbon " of the force and he decided to go to England. On his return he was ordered to Beechworth, and he set the powers at work. He was out coursing with Governor Bowen and he asked "George" to see Mr Berry to arrange to have him (Hare) kept at the Barracks, and Mr Chomley sent to Beechworth. "George," whose personal remonstrances alone saved Captain Standish, for what reason has never been
explained — I could explain it to a child (??) — interviewed Mr Berry, but the Chief Secretary was firm, and would not allow the pampered Hare to make his r form at Richmond. Thereupon a new influence was brought to bear. So admired was Mr Hare that a deputation of ladies, headed by Lady Bowen, waited upon Mr Berry to persuade him to retain the amiable Hare at Richmond. Mr Berry is a gallant gentleman, fond of softer sex, and what could he do but surrender? So he set aside his first minute, and Mr Hare was retained at Richmond. Out of that arose all the jealousies and heartburnings that split up the police force into two great parties during the Kelly episode and caused all the trouble.— Ararat Advertiser