QSA847068 1882 Telegram from Robert Johnstone to Colonial Secretary 29 May, In letter 82:2938 Colonial Secretarys Office In Letters DR77881

[Official Stamp] COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE No. 2938 MAY 30 1882 QUEENSLAND

R. Johnstone [Underlined]

Reporting "Skeleton" found @ Elderslie, &c.

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[Right Margin] [Stamp] ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH OFFICE No. S9 BRISBANE

Electric Telegraph, Queensland. [Wds.] 27 OHMS [Amt.] 2/5 From. Muttaburra h. 9 m. Message for. U Col Secy BRISBANE.

a skeleton found on Elderslie supposed to be a white mans from clothing on it will report further after enquiry shall be able to travel in fortnight

Robt Johnstone J. P. Winton 25th