The Owner Of The Hotel, Mr. Hassall, On Being Asked, Came Out Of His Establishment To Point Out The Way To The Officer In Command Of The Detachment, While So Doing He Received A Ball In His Leg, And Was For A While Laid Up By The Wound.

After a long time of suffering, and a great loss of money directly and indirectly, he applied for compensation - with what success may be seen from the following letter just come to hand:-

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Colonial Secretary's Office, Melbourne, 26th October, 1855.

Gentlemen. - The memorial of the miners on behalf of Mr. B. S. Hassall, wounded during the disturbances at Ballaarat, having been by the governor's directions referred to the board appointed to investigate such claims, the board reported, that from the evidence, it appears impossible Mr. Hassall could have received his wound from the military, and that they could not see anything to justify their recommending any compensation for him. His Excellency cannot therefore entertain the petition as he has not power to award compensation except on the recommendation of the board.

I have the honour to be, gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, J. MOORE, A.C.S. (To) SAMUEL IRWIN, and A. C. BRUNNING, Esqrs.

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'Great works' this time at Toorak, eh! oh! dear.

So far so good, for the present; because spy 'Goodenough' wants me in the next chapter.

Chapter LXIII.

Et Scias Quia Nihil Impium Fecerim.

It was now between eight and nine o'clock. A patrol of troopers and traps stopped before the London Hotel.

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