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[centred, in red ink] Cand.

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COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
01806.
QUEENSLAND
14. FEB. 96.

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Kircheim
11 September 1895

The Commissioner of Police

Sir

I have the honour to apply to you
for a situation as Constable in the
Queensland Police Force. I am a
native of Kircheim near Ipswich. I
am a good horseman and used to bush
life hoping my attached recommendation
shall prove satisfactorily [sic] to you if
appointed I shall do all in my power
to give satisfaction.

I am Sir
Your obedient servant

[signed] Richard Roots

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To be examined
[signature]
12. 2. 96

Received from the Commissioner of Police
1 Recommendation from W. Simon Ipswich

[signed] Richard Roots
13 Feby 1896