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Police to have custody of bank keys after hours Police to have custody of bank keys after hours

Public Record Office Victoria

Public Record Office Victoria (State Archives of Victoria, Australia)

Public Record Office Victoria (State Archives of Victoria, Australia)
North Melbourne, Australia

Displayed here is a file copy and a circulated copy of a memorandum sent to various country bank managers with instructions that the keys to their respective banks were to be kept by the towns police before and after banking hours. The public were not to be made aware of these arrangements for security purposes. This is a testament to the unnerving effect that the Kelly Gang had, and is possibly a strategy to force a police confrontation with the Gang.

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  • Title: Police to have custody of bank keys after hours Police to have custody of bank keys after hours
  • Creator: Public Record Office Victoria, Public Record Office Victoria
  • Date Created: 1880-01-29
  • Provenance: VPRS 4965 P0 UNIT 6 ITEM 55, VPRS 4965 P0 UNIT 6 ITEM 55
  • Transcript:
    to the managers for the time being In the event of the member of the Force permanently in Charge leaving his station with a probability of not returning in time to take over the keys he will place his most reliable subordinate in charge and inform the Bank Manager accordingly. It is of the utmost importance that these arrangements be kept from the knowledge of the public, otherwise the safety and object of the system may be frustrated. Whilst the keys are under the charge of the Police they must be very careful not to be drawn into any street brawl and if possible to be never less than two together. they should also keep in mind the outlaws tactics at Jerilderie and not be trapped in a similar manner. They must not expect the outlaws to enter the town boldly but be on the alert for their coming in disguise and at unreasonable hours This memo may be handed to the Bank Manager for perusal and any objections made by the gentleman to these arrangements will be reported to me. C. H. Nicolson AC Police PS The Police are not to demand the keys but merely to take charge of the at the Bankers request
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