~~. = = é ae

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mentioning the precise date of Whannell’s departure and of his subse-
quent dismissal from the service by the Governor in Council.

Whannell’s name was erased from the roll of members of the
Royal Victoria Yeomanry Corps, he having been reported as an
absconder and absent without leave.

I have the honor, etc.,

(Signed) Jas. H. Ross,
Lt. Col. Commanding R.V.Y.C.

C. Standish, Esq., Chief Commissioner of Police, Melbourne.