QSA847343 1890 Letter from David Seymour to Boyd Morehead 12 April, In letter 90:3419 Colonial Secretarys Office In Letters DR69777

Police

Queensland.

[Stamp] COLONIAL SECRTERAY'S OFFICE . QUEENSLAND 03419 / 14 . APR . 90

POLICE DEPARTMENT, COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, BRISBANE, 12th. April 1890.

In your reply be sure to give 90 . 3299 Col : Sec : this number in the margin.

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Sir, In returning the accompanying petition from the widow of the late - Constable William Arundell I have the honor to state that the constable was stationed at Watsonville and while out on duty on the 21st. February last he appears to have fallen with his horse and that his horse Kicked him and Killed him. He served with the Police Force for over seven years. I would beg to recommend that his widow be paid a gratuitity under the provisions of the 25th. Section of the "Police Act of 1863" of £ 77 . 0 . 0 from the Police Reward Fund, being one months pay for each years service as is usual in such cases.

I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant D. T. Seymour Commissioner of Police

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The Honorable, The Colonial Secretary.

Susan Arundell

Port Douglas March 29 th. 1890.

[Stamp] COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE . QUEENSLAND 03178 / 8 . APR . 90

Col Sec [Stamp] COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 03299 QUEENSLAND 10 . APR . 90.

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The Hon. The Colonial Secretary Brisbane.

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Sir The petition of the undersigned Susan Arundell is most respectfully presented for your favourable consideration. That on Friday the 21st. Feby. 1889 my husband William Arundell was a Constable of Police and acting C.P.S. in charge of Watsonville Station and whilst riding on duty on that date his horse fell with him and Killed him instantaneously by striking him on the forehead with one of his hoofs. I am now left a widow almost destitute with three little children the eldest of which is only five years of age. My husband was in the service for over seven years and his conduct during that time was that of a steady reliable man which can be substantiated by referring to his defaulter sheet or to Inspector Stuart. I am aware that he was not long enough in the service to entitle him to a pension, but I trust you will take my sad case into consideration and grant me such a gratuity as may enable me to start some business by which I can support myself & children. I have the honor to be, Sir Your humble Servant A Arundell