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When the news of the robbery of the steeplechaser from Glenhuntly Station and the murder of McIntyre was reported to the police headquarters in Goulburn something like consternation came over Chief Constable Gordon and Sir Francis Maynard became almost panic-stricken.
A verdict of wilful murder by some person or persons unknown was returned by the coroner after due enquiry, and Sir Francis was so much upset that he attempted to drown his worries with old dark brandy, and only succeeded in developing a shakiness that was painful to witness.