QSA847118 1884 Telegram from G Van Somerer to David Seymour 2 February, In letter 84:2927, Colonial Secretarys Office In Letters DR77995

Electric Telegraph. COPY OF TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGE ISSUED UNDER REGULATION 8.

To Commr Police

Brisbane Station

Sub Inspr Smart was under influence of drink when I saw him complaining of pain across abdomen. Next day complained pain over right side. Scarcely allowed proper examination Ribs may be broken Cannot speak Certainly as he apparently shrunk from search. Was then also somewhat drunk though warned by me

From G A van Somerer

Cloncurry Station

Date February 2 1884

I hereby certify that the above is a true Copy of a Message received at Cloncurry Telegraph Station, at 11 am on 2nd Febry 1884, and that the sum of 8/8 was paid for transmission. I further acknowledge having received the sum of one shilling for this certified Copy.

G Simms[?] Magr

Cloncurry Telegraph Station

Date March 27th 1884