Petition for police at Prospect Camp, c1887

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DetailsThis petition was gathered from residents of the Prospect Camp for those constructing the Reservoir in around 1887. The aim was to establish a permanent Police presence in Prospect, rather than rely on a response from Blacktown or Parramatta. Approximately 300 names are in the petition and include women and children, though some do not have complete details.

The response from the Police station at Parramatta refutes the claims of disorder and points out several anomalies with the petition. These include exaggerated claims of disturbance, a number of names written by the same person, questions about the three who distributed the document, and the connection to the Lodge of Good Templars - who focused on abstinence from alcohol and drugs.Datec1887TypeOtherSubjectsProspect Reservoir, Prospect

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Petition for police at Prospect Camp, c1887