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MACARTNEY, George David Dr., M.L.A. Died of overdose of chloral at Williamstown in 1878. File covers 1878-1884 re missing papers and possible suicide. 56 pages.  CONNECTION FOUND

McCABB, Michael. Ballarat police report on his destitution and that of his two children, aged 2 years and 6 months, who are given to Mrs. BLUET to mind, 1872. 2 pages.

McCALLUM, Leonard Charles, writes from Albert Park in 1895 reporting on his private detective work for Albert TIRRELL, manager of the Gooramada Estate, in attempting to identify sheep stealers.  Jack and Hal SHAW, Paddy BURKE, Jack BURKE (no relation) and Jim LAIDLAW all suspected.  7 pages, List 26.

McCALMAN, John, wrote from Korong Vale in 1902, seeking employment in the Customs Dept., as a sly grog detective; is c40 years sober.  6 pages, List 25.

McCARTHY, Catherine.  Master in Lunacy requests details of her background in 1869.  Admitted Collingwood Asylum 1866, brother Timothy and sister Mrs Wm WILLIAMSON went to New Zealand, other brother Florence not found.     6 pages, List 4.

McCARTHY, Johanna, murdered at Canadian near Ballarat in 1896.  File re treatment of Mrs. Ann TRAIT after trial.  14 pages, List 35. 

McCOOEY, Kate, died Melbourne 1897.  Attempt to find relatives in NSW.  Sister Dorcas McCOOEY paid for burial, and property sent to her.  Two letters from cousin Sarah (Mrs. James) HUGHES of Penrith on file.  17 pages, List 20.

McCOLL, Ewen. James McColl, MLA wrote in 1899 re this man, believed to be in Western Australia, who had a brother Ronald. 14 pages.

McCONNELL, Bertie.  Sought by his mother Isabella in Sydney in 1904; he was 13 years old.  Her brother was William A. McCONNELL.  Found interstate, 8 pages, List 9.

McCOY, William Vincent.  Arrested at Kyabram for wife desertion, 1907.  4 pages, List 15.

McCRAE, J.C. of Fifield via Trundle NSW, wrote in 1938 re his boys Les and Vincent who had been staying with their aunt Mrs. PENFOLD at Richmond, Victoria, and who had ill treated them.  5 pages, List 2.

MacCREADY, John Knox.  Warrant issued for arrest, by Insolvency Court judge in Melbourne in 1895, believed to be fleeing colony.  Native of Belfast Ireland, c35 years, manufacturer.  12 pages, List 28.

McCULLAGH, Richard St Leger Barton.  Father John wrote in 1877; he was 19 yrs of age and supposed to be working in the country, but was worried as he hadn’t heard for some months.  7 pages, List 5.

McDONALD, Donald, found dead at Newham in 1898.  Buried at government expense, effects sold.  3 pages, List 20.

McDONALD, Mrs Henry, wrote from Petone NZ in 1905 re a newspaper report of a man found dead in the bush at Beaumaris, originally identified by John RUXTON as John McDONALD, , but he was subsequently found alive.  Her husband is in Australia somewhere, she has not heard from him for about 12 years, and wonders if this is him.  He had a brother John.  11 pages, List 11.

McDONALD, Horace, illegitimate child of Lilian, who died in a Melbourne hospital in December 1895.  Fitzroy police arrange for the child to be cared for by Mrs. TUTTON while authorities work out what to do with him.  Dispute between Curator of Deceased Estates and police department over who will pay the expenses; curator declines.  11 pages, List 32. 

McDONALD, Kenneth, 29 years, Scotch, charged with sheep stealing in 1878.  Escaped from Hamilton gaol and disappeared.  In 1895 police received information that he had been helped by the brother of Constable George WILLIAMSON who subsequently married a sister of Constable BUNWORTH.  File covers original incident in 1878, including upgrade of gaol, and 1895 investigation, very large, over 100 pages, some difficult to read.  List 25.

McDONOUGH, Edward. Thirteen years old, escapes from St. Augustine’s orphanage at Geelong in 1894, and escapes twice from police custody. 18 pages.

McGAIN, Edward, Carlton, 1898, applied for police force, 3 pages, List 20.

McGILLIVRAY, Charles Dorrington, wrote from Bendigo in 1896 re joining Vic. police.  3 pages, List 29.

McGOUGH, Peter.  Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children report on family in 1898.  Living in Kensington, the 5 children are neglected, the father is a drunkard.  18 pages, List 18.

McGREGOR, John Donald, hawker, c48 years, pawned a piano belong to Alice BOSTON of South Yarra in 1904; photo of him on file.  7 pages, List 10.

McGRODER, Louie, 18 year old barmaid, attempted suicide in 1912 after affair with married man named HIBBERT, who had deserted his wife.  John GARNER, grocer, South Melbourne, was the brother of Hibbert’s wife.  Police decide against prosecution, mother taking her interstate.  7 pages, List 32.  

McGUINNESS, Mary, wrote from Lower Lewis Ponds via Orange NSW in 1898, re her husband David who left her 13 years ago.  She is now ‘an old woman’ and unable to work, seeks help in finding him.  Not found.  6 pages, List 21.

 McGUIRE, William, draper, Brunswick, deserted wife and infant children in 1895, believed gone to Wellington New Zealand, 48-50 years old, fond of drink.  Letter from adult son Frederick MAGUIRE in Wellington, stating father is ill, has to have daily morphine injections, cannot work, and he is supporting him.  Presumes the children are to Agnes ROY “she was very foolish to have anything to do with him.”  9 pages, List 25.

McINNES, Mrs. J., writes from Newcastle NSW in 1906 re her husband C., who owes maintenance, believes he is in Warrnambool.  Found, is a drunkard.  7 pages, List 26.

MacINTOSH, John, wanted for failure to pay maintenance on his illegitimate child by Miss ROGERS; her solicitor writes in 1899.  4 pages, List 8.

McKAY, William.  Report in 1903 on his failure to support wife Janette and her illegitimate child David Leith AITKEN, whom he treats badly.  He is a wood hawker, has 2 children, Claude and David, Wards of the State and looked after by his sister Mrs. WILSON.  He has also had a child by Janette’s sister Elizabeth Aitken.  Incomplete file, 3 pages, List 25.

McKECHNIE, James.  Wife in Sydney wrote in 1905, h had deserted her.  He was a tobacconist in Fitzroy, aunt BOWDEN.  10 pages, List 9.

McKENNA, William.  Born Prahran, March 1907, mother Clara.  Adopted by Mrs. Gertrude ROSE of Paddington NSW, who has had several miscarriages, and a husband (Thomas) anxious to have a child.  She plans to fool him into believing the child was her own.  6 pages, List 3.

McKENZIE, Arthur of Burnabunnia near Barnawartha.  Complains in 1901 of neighbours BUSSE.  10 pages, List 4.

McKENZIE CREEK SCHOOL.  No. 2396.  Investigation into its destruction by fire, 1896.  8 pages, List 3.

McKENZIE, Hannah Lily of Richmond.  Claimed in 1898 that solicitor Thomas NAPIER of Geelong has forged documents re her mother Margaret ROBERTS’s estate.  11 pages, List 21.

McKINDRY/McKENDRY, Alexander, drowned while fishing at Flatbottom Rocks.  Volunteers and police retrieve body, cart it to Krambruk where it is buried at government expense.  Father John arrives from Prahran to identify body, but declines to pay burial costs, says can’t afford it.  Local police think he can and make adverse comments.  13 pages, List 21.

McKINNON, Lachlan, wrote hrom Green Cape via Eden NSW in 1897 re uncle Finley MACKINNON, who previously worked for an MLA.  Not found.  19 pages, List 20.

McLAREN, Rev. John, wife Mary and daughter Jean.  Complicated story, involving parents who lived apart and put daughter into custody of Miss M. STEWART, manager of Scots Church Neglected Aid Society in 1906.  Jean absconded from her placement at Frankston; parents try a reconciliation.  23 pages, List 3.

McLAUGHLIN, John, Lal Lal, for admission into police force, 24 years, 1 page, List 20.

McLEAN, John E., wrote from Coogee NSW in 1920 re Charles L. BROWN, who had defrauded him of £1,000 by posing as a manufacturer and importer of Lit. Collins St.  Melbourne.  Claims others have also lost money to Brown, who is an American.  12 pages, List 24.

McLEOD, Donald, bookie at Flemington, bashed by crowd in 1906 after failing to pay winning bets.  Large file, List 26.  M. McLeod, Barry Dock near Cardiff, writes after seeing newspaper report, asking if it is his brother who is a good athlete, native of Stornaway Scotland, 30 years, gives physical details, hasn’t heard from him since 1887.  Police reply it is a different person, suggest he try the U.S. for brother, under name of Donald STEWART.  6 pages, List 26.

McLEOD, H.  Disappeared from Melbourne beach in 1905; wife believes he has run off to escape creditors and to be with Bella ROWE in Corowa NSW.  Rowe traced to Melbourne, is not with him, hardly knew him.  Details of what happened to children given; wife goes to sister Mrs. JOBSON in Goulburn.  20 pages, List 23.

McLOCKLAN, Catherine.  Later Mrs Leonard BISHOFF.  File compensation to be paid her for loss of bullocks at Bairnsdale in 1866; includes two letters from her.  31 pages, List 6.

McMILLAN, James Silas.  Died in railway carriage at Spencer St., in 1898, returning from Echuca Consumptive Sanitorium.  Lived in Hawthorn.  17 pages, List 18.

McNAMARA, James.  Applied for position of blacksmith and farrier to the police department in 1864; he had been in business in Bendigo for ten years.  4 pages, List 4.

McNAUGHTON, John. Wrote from Launceston Tasmania in 1904.  His late father John was living in Carlton, a bootmaker, when he went security for a man on a criminal charge c1860, and forfeited his farm.  He believes the family might be able to recover a portio of the value.  Two letters.  8 pages, List 10.

McNEIL, Mrs. Catherine, wife of James, died suddenly at Chilwell in 1902.  Report on.  4 pages, List 21.

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MADIGAN, Mrs.  Anonymous letter in 1918 claiming her confectionery and refreshment shop at 36 Glenferrie Rd. Malvern was used for gambling purposes.  She was a widow; her married daughter Mrs. SAVAGE and two children lived with her, her husband was at the war.  Police report there was no sign of gambling, but ‘the lads frequent the place for something else besides supper’.  Madigan subsequently sells to William SYMONDS.  6 pages, List 3.

MAGGS, Elizabeth Emily, wrote from Breadalbane Railway Station Tasmania in 1898 re husband William Brooks Maggs, who deserted her 11 years ago; they have 2 children.  Photo on file.  Not found.  10 pages, List 22.  See instructions re photographic copying arrangements.

MAGILL, Miss H.  ‘Westella’ Canterbury Rd., St. Kilda, knocked over by cyclist Mark KEMPTON in Melbourne in 1898; file on case. 8 pages, List 7

MAHONY, Catherine, born 1895, daughter of Jeremiah and Johanna, living at Corooke near Colac in 1910; sent to Melbourne to give birth, aged under 16 years.  Thomas FINNEGAN, 20 years and John RICHARDS, 18 years, suspected of carnal knowledge; Finnegan’s father pays maintenance.  9 pages, List 24.

MAHONY, Martin Francis.  Charged with carnal knowledge on Irene Daisy KILEY at Shepparton in 1914.  Incomplete file.  12 pages, List 3.

MAIS, Harold Clement alias ANDREWS.  Failed to pay maintenance to M.T. DRAPER at Rushworth in 1918; brought back from Qld to face court, and promised to marry her, but ran away again.  He was an engineer.  16 pages, List 3.

MALAM, Ed. Writes from Menzies Western Australia in 1897, asking police to confirm background of his wife Alvena Elizabeth Annie (Addie) BURFORD, is divorcing her.

MALLON, James.  Writes from Perth in 1899; has been accepted for Perth police.  Asks CCP for confirmation that he was acquitted of rape charge in Victoria, when he was in the police force here, which is true.  Fahter John writes in support; both ask that his illness not be mentioned.  4 pages, List 17.

MALOUF, Nicholas, found hawking without a licence and exhausted at Mentone in 1896.  Local police report he is a Syrian and only 12 years old and are concerned about his family circumstances.  He claims his uncle sent him hawking, but Achan Malouf of Losndale St says he is a distant relative only, and that the boy, who is really 15, was left with him by his father, and if he can’t work the State will have to look after him.  4 pages, List 35. 

MALOY, Joseph, charged with incest on youngest daughter Mary Monica in 1912.  He is a widower, 54 years, she is pregnant to him.  Family lived at Lavington and Albury NSW.  5 pages, List 32.   

MANCEY, John, wrote from Launceston Tasmania in 1898.  His 15 year old son Richard John had taken ship to Melbourne; gives physical description and asks police to put him on a ship back there.  4 pages, List 7.

MANNERS, Hon Arthur Cecil Selwyn.  Sought by solicitor in Sydney in 1904, is in delicate health.  Found in private care, 5 pages, List 9.

MARCOPOLO, John. Large file re his bigamy; married Lily NORTH at Shepparton in 1894 as MARKA, a widower, had earlier married Margaret WHITE. 1881.  CONNECTION FOUND.

MARCOPOLO, John, committed bigamy in 1894 when he married Lily NORTH at Shepparton, first wife still alive.  Also known as MARKA.  Photo on file.  Law department advise against prosecution.  25 pages, List 30. (This is a different file from the one above.)

MARKS, Dora, wrote from Surry Hills Sydney in 1896; a friend has reporting seeing a newspaper report of the death of Jacob Marks.  She has been separated from her husband for over 16 years, they have 2 sons and 3 daughters.  Is this him – no.  9 pages, List 35. 

MARMO, John Joseph. Fathered an illegitimate child which subsequently died while in care of Agnes LYTTON, 1887

MARSDEN, Ada.  Launceston Tasmania police telegram in 1895 that she has left there, probably with William LAWSON.  She is 19 years, he c28 years.  Father wants her returned home.  Found with married sister in Brunswick, says she will throw herself overboard if forced to return home as she is scared of father and brother; police suspect she was seeking an abortion.  9 pages, List 26.

MARSDEN, Jeremiah.  Died at Longwood in 1866, leaving a wife and nine children in poor circumstances.  File re refusal of local justices to attend inquest.  15 pages, List 3. 

MARSHALL, Roderick, fireman, Victorian Railways, West Melbourne; file re his unpleasant interactions with licensing detectives in 1895; alerted publicans and abused police.  12 pages, List 28.

MARSLAND, Charles Alfred, left Ledcourt Glenorchy in 1896 for Melbourne, but wrote to his wife saying he was going to W.A. ‘I am determined to drink no more’.  She was left with seven children and another expected, and asks police to try and find him and see if he is alright.  In the meantime she receives a letter from him.  9 pages, List 37. 

MARUINE, Pierce, Kiernan and Alice, sought by H.D. REWELL of Castle Hill via Parramatta NSW in 1912.  Their parents were killed in a fire c30 years ago.  Found.  7 pages, List 34.

MASON, Andrew James Duncan alias Harold LEIGH.  Sought by wife Elizabeth in Newcastle NSW in 1904, he left there with Mary/Molly WRIGHT.  She has six children and he has paid no maintenance.  9 pages, List 9.

MASON, George, wrote from Geelong in 1912, asking police to help find Miss Esther JACKSON, an inmate of the Charity Organisation Society’s home in north London.  His father in law died 1909, leaving money in trust for her, with the interest to be paid regularly.  He cannot get a response from her directly.  Scotland Yard provides details.  13 pages, List  35. 

MASON, William, wrote from Greyston, Berrima, N.S.W. in 1902, his wife (unnamed) has run away from him again, was found in Melbourne last time.  She has their two boys, 4 yrs and 1 yr old, one a cripple, with her.  He is a mining and civil engineer, encloses copies of printed testimonials.  Not found.  9 pages, List 19.

MASTERTON, William. Lost in bush at Warrandyte, 80 years old, 1882.

MATHEWS, Mrs. J. of Port Victor, South Australia, wrote in 1899 regarding Richard Wolfenden Mathews, a music teacher, aged about 55 yrs. Not clear what the relationship between the two was, perhaps husband and wife. Not found. 4 pages. List 4.  CONNECTION FOUND

MATHIESON, William. Charged with intent to murder Alice GAFFER, 1905. Incomplete file.

MATSON, David.  Petitions Chief Commissioner of Police for release from Kyneton Gaol in 1865, was serving 6 months for selling illicit spirits.  4 pages, List 34.

MATTINSON, John, sought by South Aust. Children’s Department in 1896; he owed maintenance on his children.  A plaster, Scotchman, 40-50 years, addicted to drink.  Not found.  10 pages, List 35.

MATZEN, A.B., wrote from Queenstown Tasmania in 1912 re wife Jane, who deserted him and their child 12 years ago, with a man named FERGUSON.  Her family TEMBY lived in Brunswick.  Not found.  4 pages, List 32.   

MAWHINNEY, David.  Perth Supreme Court officials write in 1899; he is a bankrupt.  5 pages, List 16.

MAYBURY, F.  Belmore Rd, Balwyn.  Writes letter of complaint in 1906 regarding neighbours SINCLAIR and TAYLOR who are verbally abusing his wife.  He is a railway detective, they are in government employment.  4 pages, List 3.

MAYSON, James Hickson.  Sends strange telegram from Melbourne to police in Hobart Tas., and they ask an investigation.  He is the son of late Rev. Joseph Mayson, an early chaplain in Tas.  5 pages, List 5.

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MEADOWS, Phemmy. Illegitimate child, adopted by Mrs. Emily MORLEY in 1891, but died. Morley came from Islington NSW, lives in a Melbourne brothel and had two illegitimate children herself, who died. She has left her husband.

MEEHAN, William, born Kilkenny Ireland, aged 66 years, left wife at Yarck and went to W.A.  In 1895 she asks police to find him as he has paid no maintenance.  Police find he has died.  6 pages, List 28.

MEEKING, Eric.  Embezzled money from Australian Mining Standard (journal), 1905.  Correspondence re costs of investigation and who should pay for his extradition   c30 pages, List 3.

MEIKLE, Andrew lodges complaint that cattle stealing has been going on in the Blackwood, Gippsland area in 1894, suspects include Thomas and William GOOD and Thomas SCHILLING.  Thomas Good has gone interstate, and Meikle can’t afford the cost of extradition, so nothing is done.  In 1896 the file is re-activated.  66 pages, List 36. 

MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS. File re supposedly free concerts given on Sundays in 1894, but for which entrance fees were asked. Frank M. Clark, manager of the Grand Rational Concerts prosecuted for insulting language to undercover police who were monitoring them as against government regulation to charge on Sundays. Several flyers listing performers on file; all names listed have been placed on this webpage. 26 pages.

MELBOURNE, Elizabeth.  Lived in Brighton, but moved to Carlton Refuge in 1897 and alleges she was criminally assaulted and made pregnant.  Police investigate and comment on claim.  3 pages, List 20.

MERCER & CO., 346 Flinders St., Melbourne.  Advertised a work from home scheme in 1910, and advertised a ‘Home Workers Club’ with secretary F. Clifton HILL.  The Police Department received a number of complaints from people who had sent money and either received nothing or realized the scheme was a doubtful one.  William C. MacPHERSON wrote that he had invested money in the company, and had worked in the office.  He now believed it was a swindle and spelled out how the scheme worked.  The owners were William John Bowden JONES, F. Clifton HILL, Charles J. BROWN, – MAIR and himself.  Police seek advice and are advised against any prosecution.  Large file, includes samples of advertisements, one of the advertising cards that people were encouraged to make up, and several letters of complaint.  List 34.

MERKINS, Elizabeth, working for Captain BEAUMONT at Coongulmerang in 1889 when got pregnant to William HALL, farmer of Lindenow.  Gave birth to Nellie in August 1889, claims he initially paid maintenance.  Child committed to State care in 1894 and in 1895 attempts are made to get maintenance from him.  26 pages, List 25.

MERRILEES, Allen McDonald. R. SIMPSON of Freemantle Western Australia wrote in 1899 on behalf of the wife of this man. He married Mary Eliza SIMPSON in South Australia in 1896, was a seaman, left in December 1897 and hasn’t returned. They have seen a newspaper report of the death of a seaman named Allen McDonald who is believed to have jumped overboard and drowned, and her husband used this name. Police find it is a different person. 6 pages, List 2.

MERTON, Mrs. C.  Writes from Balmain Sydney in 1906 re her daughter Mrs. Ted CHRISTIE, who hasn’t been in touch for some time.  6 pages, List 4.

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MILES, John.  Agent General’s office asks details of his death, died in Melbourne in 1888, intestate, had a sister in England.  8 pages, List 5.

MILLAR, Frederick Thomas.  Gatekeeper near Malvern railway station, complains of assault by a passerby in 1892.  Witness statement from Walter DUNSTAN, plasterer, Malvern, on file, and letter from Millar.  12 pages, List 12.

MILLER, Dulcie Vera, 16 years old, gave birth of Muriel Gladys Miller in 1912; is daughter of J.A. Miller, manager of Mimosa Station near Temora; father of child is Frederick TURNER.  List 15.

MILLER, Henry Joseph, Merton, applied to join police force in 1895; 19 years.  1 page, List 27.

MILLER, Mrs. George, sought by nephew F.W. WRIGHT of Goulburn NSW in 1898.  He’s also known as MORGAN.  N.S.W. police report he’s recently been discharged from gaol.  She is found. 8 pages, List 21.

MILLER, Mrs. Jane of Bellevue, West Australia, wrote in 1906 re Pearl MOSES not paying maintenance on her child who is in Miller’s care.  Moses’s parents live in Midland Junction.  7 pages, List 4.

MILLER, Joseph, Lonsdale St., wrote in 1880, asking police to protect a vine growing in front of DAKIN’s shop in Bourke St., as he was preparing the grapes for the Exhibition.  6 pages, List 4.

MILLER, Mary Matilda. Widow, Ballarat, married Henry SWIFT or Henry Swift POOLE in 1870, and discovered in 1872 he had committed bigamy. He had previously married Esther COLEMAN in Kadina South Australia in 1861. File covers 1872-1887 when he is found living as John MILLS with another wife and family.  CONNECTION FOUND

MILLER, Pauline, destitute in Mildura in 1896.  Her husband Henry, charcoal burner, left for W.A. and doesn’t realize she can’t draw on the bank account.  He is a German.  Found in Perth.  5 pages, List 30. 

MILLS, Miss Millie, writes from Launceston Tasmania in 1898, asking police to investigate P. SWAN who passed there as a single man.  She has found he is married and his wife is in South Yarra.  Police respond it is not their business.  2 pages, List 21.

MILSTON, Meyer of Wrightville via Cobar NSW, wrote in 1917 re his daughter Rachel, who left there suddenly and was believed to be in Melbourne; is concerned for her safety.  Found.  Photo and 7 pages, List 3.  See instructions re cost of copying photographs.

MISSEN, Mrs. E., wrote from Paddington Sydney in 1904 re her unnamed 16 year old daughter, who has been living with Mrs. J. BLACKBURN of Fitzroy for four years as a companion.  She wants her daughter return, but the Blackburn family refuse.  (Reply not on file).  4 pages, List 33. 

MITCHELL, George Charles.  Wrote from Coolgardie Western Australia in 1906.  On a ship back to Australia recently, he was told by an elderly passenger that poisoned rabbits were sold for human consumption at Bacchus Marsh in Victoria; writes to warn department.  Police decline to act unless he names informer, but he refuses.  4 pages, List 3.

MITCHELL, John alias Charles THURGOOD or McKIE. Escaped from Ararat gaol in 1917, charged with false pretences. Had previous convictions in N.S.W. and Victoria. Born 1884 England, a journalist. Listing of his possessions which were sold by police. 19 pages.

MITCHELL, R. of Corowa, NSW, wrote in 1938 re alleged neglect and ill treatment of his unnamed son, who is living with his mother and Jack ROBERTS at Bowenvale near Maryborough, Victoria.  8 pages, List 2.

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MOE SWAMP.  Reports on series of fires deliberately lit there in 1898; locals suspected.  Names mentioned: Frank and John BRAITHWAITE (13 and 15yrs old), Dorothy Ann BURKETT, George EVANS, James HENNESSY, George and Joseph HOUGH, Mr. HUNTER, Catherine LEISHMAN, and James WHITTON.  23 pages, List 7.

MOHABEER, Vincent. Herbalist, 1895. Letters on his behalf re non payment of debt ‘puts his faith in the power of God and the Bible, with a little assistance from police’.

MOLLER, Frederick Conrad.  Deserted wife Rebecca in Sydney in 1908; is also known as MILLER, ARMSTRONG and CONRAD.  4 pages, List 5.

MOLONY, J. D.  A solicitor in Forbes N.S.W., he wrote in 1906 seeking police help in finding the death of Mary Ann FLANAGAN nee KEALY, who was first married to Charles EDWARDS in Yass in 1853, and had a daughter Mrs. LEGGE at Granya, and died there.  Legge reports that her mother was Mrs. EDDY nee CALDWELL, but Molony writes that she was not married to Eddy.  13 pages, List 4.

MOLONY, John Thomas.  Wrote from Torrington NSW in 1908 re his wife [unnamed] and child, believes she is living with George PERT; wants his daughter Blanche Molony back.  10 pages, List 5.  CONNECTION FOUND

MONGER, T.C., publisher of San Remo Times.  Complains of police treatment in 1898, several letters, newspaper cuttings etc.  50 pages, List 17.

MONTAGU, N.B., Commander H.M.S. Psyche, Sydney, enquires in 1910 whether Mrs. M. McINTOSH of Ballarat really needs the £15 of her son John’s wages that she has asked for.  Detailed report on her circumstances and letter from her on file. 6 pages, List 24

MONTAGU, N.B., Commander H.M.S. Psyche, Sydney, enquires in 1910 whether Agnes ROBSON of Port Melbourne is dependent on Ord. Seaman Edgar ROBSON.  5 pages, List 24.

MOODY, A.C. Solicitor, Adelaide. Writes in 1902 re his wife Dora TAYLOR, formerly a barmaid, found in a brothel.

MOORE, Rev. Father Isaac, wrote from St. Ignatius, Richmond in 1895, seeking details of Patrick KEENAN, who arrived 1863, was formerly in the Royal Irish Constabulary, became a lunatic.  Several men of that name identified.  8 pages, List 30. 

MOORE, Delia of Newtown Sydney, wrote in 1905 re her husband John, who had deserted her and their young baby, and had left her 9 year old daughter Winnie with a Mrs J.H. McDONALD in St. Kilda.  McDonald’s husband worked on ships; she traced to Sydney.  10 pages, List 3.

MOORE, Robert Ernest, cook on H.M.S. Protector, c23 years, steals property of Robert BRUCE in 1919.  Photo of Moore in naval uniform.  3 pages, List 21.  See instructions re photograph copying.

MOORE, Mrs. Sarah, a widow of Jeffcott Nth near Donald, complained in 1918 that someone was annoying her at night.  She lived alone, on 160 acres.  Her brother James STRICKLAND, at Billery via Coonamble NSW is informed of police investigations.  10 pages, List 3.

MOORE, T., Glen Wills, complains in 1906 about Freeman & Wallace Institute who said their medicines would cure his back problems, but have not.  4 pages, List 26.

MORAN, Mrs. Elizabeth, wrote from Carlton in 1912, applying for a warrant for desertion by her husband James, who left her and their 4 children 7 years ago.  He was working in Sydney for David Jones & Co.  NSW police interview him regarding providing support, but he declines and claims she deserted him and he is divorcing her, so no warrant issued.  5 pages, List 34.

MORAN, James of Redfern, Sydney, wrote in 1917 re his wife Lizzie, the mother of James, Nellie, Richard, Elizabeth, Kitty and Florence.  Found.  7 pages, List 3.

MORGAN, Darcy Lismore Trevellyan, 3 years, died on board S.S. Edina in 1896.  Mother Ada Louisa, widow; death not suspicious.  5 pages, List 30. 

MORGAN, Frederick James sought by sister Margaret, Toorak, in 1910.  She hasn’t seen him since 1881, when he was 11 years old and went to live with family in Gippsland, following death of their mother, father had died 5 years previously.  He was born in Launceston Tasmania.  Not found.  9 pages, List 23.

MORGUE, MELBOURNE. Correspondence re cost and method of conveying bodies to, 1884.

MORGUE, RICHMOND. Correspondence re necessity for, 1865.

MORNING STAR HOTEL, Williamstown.  Anonymous complaint in 1896 that licensee GRANT is trading on a Sunday.  6 pages, List 37. 

MORRIS, Eric William Bray. Born 1914, mother Mildred claims she is married to father, but still married to – HOWARD. Court case.

MORRIS, Ethel.  Mrs. E. Keefe, a neighbour, claims she is running a brothel at “Claretta” 38 Lennox St., Richmond.  Several letters from Keefe and several police reports, 1902.  36 pages, List 12.

MORRISON, David.  Living at 100 Arden St., North Melbourne in 1905, when a small fire breaks out.  Report.  2 pages, List 17.

MORRISON, Janet.  Mother Martha of Waterloo near Myrtleford, wrote to the CCP in 1888 re Constable FAIGH, who had seduced her daughter, and suggested an abortion when she became pregnant.  She demands that he be forced to marry her.  5 pages, List 4.

MORSHEAD, Priscilla. Domestic servant, Bendigo, suicides, 1898. Large file re treatment of body, newspaper claims etc.

MORTENSEN, Hans.  Employed as nightwatchman at river widening works at Heyington in 1930, an explosion occurred in the hut he occupied.  The foreman of the works was John BRASHER and the contractor G.W. VAUGHAN.  6 pages, List 4.

MORTON, Joseph, died at Gisborne in 1866.  File re burial costs and property left.  He has 2 sisters in Melbourne.  7 pages, List 35. 

MOSS, M.A.  Writes from Woolloomooloo Sydney in 1899 re G.H. Moss, son of Mrs. STERRY of the Gold Mine Hotel, Ironbark, who left here 3 years ago.  She has 2 childrn and needs help.  Police find Sterry who will not assist.  10 pages, List 17.

MOSS, Rosetta, Echuca East, shot herself in 1895 after argument with husband Alfred, and claimed Indian Hawker had done it; later admitted truth to brother Constable McCUBBIN.  13 pages, List 31

MOTTRAM, Samuel.  Found dead in Clifton Hill by workman Albert HOOK in 1898.  Employed as a groom, c27 years, addicted to drink.  Letter from mother S. REYNOLDS of Newcastle NSW on file.  18 pages, List 18.

MULLALLEY, Charles. Child desertion, Sydney police write, 1884. Large file.  CONNECTION FOUND.

MULLINS, Martin, 46 years, died at Mt. Margaret Hospital, W.A. in 1898.  They seek details of sister Mrs. CAHILL of St. Kilda.  Found.  4  pages, List 22.

MULLINS, Maude. Adopted infant illegitimate daughter of Martha COOK, at Women’s Hospital, 1901. She had no children of her own, is married to Thomas.

MUMMERY, A.G.F. and Kate.  Write from Qld in 1906, asking police help in obtaining property of late George BROWN, who died in the Liverpool (NSW)Asylum, which was taken by Frank Mummery of Whitfield.  10 pages, List 3.

MUNDAY, Mrs. A., wrote from Dubbo NSW in 1895 re her sister Sabina TAYLOR, found married to Joseph SCOTT.  9 pages, List 25.

MURCHIALLI, Frances, wrote from Sydney in 1894 re her husband Peter M., who has been slow to pay maintenance; they have 3 children.  Found, out of work.  8 pages, List 24.

MURDOCH, R.R.  Wrote on letterhead of Wm Howard Smith & Sons, Melbourne, in 1900, re a silver watch and chain stolen while watching the celebrations for the Relief of Mafeking, 3 pages, List 14.

MURPHY, Arthur G., Carrum, 1914.  Writes to CCP seeking employment, copies of references on file; was 7 years with New Zealand Herald, 6 pages, List 19.

MURPHY, B.T. O’D., wrote from North Road Brighton in 1896, complaining about Wren’s tote shops in Collingwood.  Detailed police reports explain difficulty in proving offences.  36 pages, List 36. 

MURPHY, Jeremiah.  He and his brother William are sought by Mrs. Louisa KNIGHT of Collingwood in 1877.  They and their sister Elizabeth were bought up in a Catholic orphanage in Emerald Hill [South Melb.].  Jeremiah would be now c23 yrs.  Found.  27 pages, some very faint as ink has faded.  List 5.

MURPHY, John, asks details of his background in 1896.  He was admitted to the Industrial Schools in 1869 when five years old.  Their records state mother Mary sent to prison then asylum and he admitted from Creswick, but local Watch House Charge book gives children’s names as Daniel and Henry.  25 pages, List 37. 

MURPHY, Thomas Joseph. Wife Bridget wrote from Berrigan, NSW in 1908. He, under the name of CARMODY, lived there about a year with another woman, but sent her away when Bridget returned. She subsequently found out about the other woman, the pair quarrelled and he cleared out, leaving her destitute. She is crippled, has lost one of her hands etc. Three of his children are kept by Victorian State government.

MURRAY, Georgena  Wrote from Wallsend in 1906 re her husband David who had deserted her and their boy.  6 pages, List 5.

MYERS, Hannah. Elderly woman, died in brothel of Ellen ROSE, Bendigo, 1886.

MYERS, Isaac, known as Nick. Escaped from military custody in 1919, while being bought to Melbourne; a Sapper, 40 yrs, well known in Adelaide as a hairdresser. One small photo and an enlargement of him in uniform on file. 12 pages, some repeats.

MYSLIS, J.H. [Joseph Hyman] Bailiff, Local Court, Coolgardie, wrote in 1896, asking for references from local police; he was for 13 years at Sorrento.  This is done, and a thank you letter is on the file.  5 pages, List 36. 

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NASH, William Charles Henry, licensee, Bush Inn, Carlton, charged with unlawful possession of 50 yards of silk in 1919.  Acquitted, Customs Dept claims silk, and he writes agreeing not to claim it.  9 pages, List 27.

NATION, Mrs Maud, of Browns Plains near Chiltern, wrote in 1906, asking if a young man now in New Zealand, could join the police force without coming to Melbourne.  1 page, List 3.

NATIONAL MUSEUM (VICTORIA).  Police report on finding of human bones in a hollow tree near Coleraine by Herbert JARRETT and Herbert MURTAGH in 1906.  Bones subsequently identified as Aboriginal, and given to the museum.  10 pages, List 4.

NEALE, David Andoneran. Arrived Sydney 1839, then came to Victoria, used name GADSDON or GADSON, married and had family. 1902 enquiry.

NEEDHAM, Hercules, sought by mother M. of Leichardt, Sydney, in 1906.  He left there in 1905; dying father wants to see him.  21 yrs.  Not found.  6 pages, List 26.

NEEDLE, Martha. Charged with murder; file re exhumation of children etc.

NEELY, William.  U.S. Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1896 on behalf of US friends.  He was formerly at Beechworth.  Found, almost a cripple.  5 pages, List 36. 

NELMES, Samuel Albert, Northcote.  Writes strange letter in 1902.  Report states he has an “ill-balanced brain” and gives his background.  9 pages, List 16.

NELSON, Mrs., Footscray, complains to chief commissioner of police in 1896 that her daughter Lizzie, a barmaid at the Portland Hotel in Russell St. Melbourne has ‘gone completely to the bad … has a fancy man William KENNEDY who has a criminal record’ etc.  Very detailed report on Lizzie and the family; licensee Mrs. Ellen WAUGH mentioned.  8 pages, List 35.

NELSON, Peter, Beeac.  Child Queeny died suddenly in 1898, 4 weeks old.  Report on, not suspicious.  2 pages, List 22.

NELSON, Sarah.  Master in Lunacy requests information on, admitted Collingwood Asylum in 1868.  Husband Andrew is a Norweigan, real name  A. Julius NIELSON; mother Mrs. BENNETT.  9 pages, List 4.

NELSON, Sarah. Mother died at Geelong, father left four children in Orphan Asylum. Sarah in service in Melbourne; alleged seduction of 15 year old Christine by Harry JEFFERYS, a sailor on the Cerebus, 1885.

NETHERSOLE, C.W. Series of letters in 1915 re Oliver MARKS, whose wife and child left him and went to the country. His daughter Dora took out a maintenance order, but Marks absconded. Nethersole critical of slowness of police action.

NEVINS, Wilton.  A commercial traveller living in Camberwell, he was robbed by Stanley WITHEL, a friend of his domestic servant Annie SIMPSON in1913.  File includes letter of thanks from Nevins.  13 pages, List 8.

NEWBOULD, Ethel, wrote from Footscray in 1912 re her husband Rupert, c. 25 years, bread carter, who had deserted her.  She believed he was droving with Nelson MONTAGUE in NSW.  Her father Thomas ALLITT guarantees to pay extradition costs.  Warrant withdrawn when she divorces him in 1916.  14 pages, List 34. 

NEWLANDS, Christina.  Wrote from Melbourne in 1877 seeking her uncle William TOOMATH; found.  5 pages, List 5.

NEWMAN, Mrs. Emma.  Deserted by husband James David Newman in 1898, living in a hut at Eldridge’s sawmill at Wahgunyah; due to give birth soon.  Neighbour Mrs. HIGGINS writes to police re assisting her.  File covers her trip to Melbourne and return, comment on his brother William at Benalla etc.  41 pages, List 16.

NEWMAN, Isabel.  Suicided at Mordialloc in 1913, a baby farmer who had killed two infants. Other Newman family mentioned were Thomas Charles, Thomas Oldfield, Alice Annie and Isabel Collier, and other names were Dr Crawford H. MOLLISON, Mrs Amy TOPPIN and Mrs Dolly FOLEY.  List 15.

NICHOLLS, Ernest A., Constable, Sydney, wrote in 1912 asking for help to find his sister Fanny Adelaide, not heard from for 2 months.  She was employed by Mrs. EWINS of Aspendale.  Photo on file.  4 pages, List 34.  (See Explanation about ordering photos.)

NICHOLLS, John. Herbal specialist. False registration of eight children, Mrs. Sophia DENNIS involved. Large file covering 1894-1898.

NICHOLLS, W.A., Ararat, 1902.  Applies to join force, served in South Africa.  1 page, List 12.

NICHOLS, W.  Writes from Regina Canada in 1898; is a member of the North West Mounted Police, with five years experience, is 30yrs, applies to join police in Victoria.  1 page, List 7.

NICHOLSON, L.M.  Sought in 1898 by daughter Maggie Grace Nicholson of Dromana, last heard of in Elsternwick.  10 pages, List 21.

NICOL, Andrew, left Melbourne for Dulbery NSW in 1895, c25 years, a Scot.  Information sought by Mrs. WEST of West Melbourne, ‘he is wanted very urgent.’  Found.  8 pages, List 30. 

NICOLELLA/NICOLETTA, Nicola.  Italian Consul wrote in 1905 on behalf of his mother who was anxious about him, hadn’t heard for a year, he was cc 22 years old.  8 pages, List 9.

NIGHTINGALE, John Hollier, file re his damaging a railway bridge at Moorabool, brothers George and Frederick SCALES witnesses.  14 pages, List 13.

NOACK, Friedrich Wilhelm.  German Consul Melbourne seeks death certificate in 1908; born 1807 Schoneberg, believed died Victoria 1888.  3 pages, List 5.

NORMAN, Arthur, complains to the Governor  he was taken out of prison in 1895, and to Malvern Court without being able to change out of gaol clothes, which told against him in subsequent court case.  10 pages, List 26.

NOTMAN, Thomas and wife, Lancefield.  Adopt a child abandoned on their doorstep in 1867.  6 pages, List 35. 

NOTT, A. South Yarra, 1920 letter requesting return of pea rifle confiscated from son Oswald by Healesville Court.  4 pages, List 3.

NUBIE, Lizzie. Qld. Aborigine, c18 years old, working as a nurse girl at Wycheproof, 1898. Alleges rape by Hugh Anderson; he acquitted. Gives birth to a child but it dies.

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OAKLEY, Thomas.  Writes threatening letter to Dr. Louis HENRY of Melbourne, who goes to police.  Has a grievance against his father the late David Henry over a legacy.  8 pages, List 16.

O’BRIEN, Elizabeth, formerly married to – SKUDDEN and living in Echuca, sought in 1898 by Thomas CLARKE, auctioneer etc., Walgett, NSW.  Found.  5 pages, List 21.

O’BRIEN, Laurie, child, of Bridge Road Richmond, found a wallet and money in 1919.  It was handed to police but not claimed, so given to him.  He was to share part of the proceeds with friend Basil CHARLESTON.  7 pages, List 3.

‘OCEANA’ GOLD ROBBERY. Sydney, 1897, £5,000 stolen. Very large file.

O’CONNOR, William George.  Port Melbourne.  Bomb thrown at his house, 1928.  1 page, List 4.

O’DONNELL, Michael, wrote from Fitzroy in 1906.  He is the eldest son of Sgt. D. of the Detective Force, wants to join police.  He is a trained pen and ink sketcher; is under age.  4 pages, List 26.

O’DONOHUE, Michael, c60 years, native of Co. Cavan Ireland, information sought by eldest son James in 1895, has heard that he died on the W.A. goldfields; requests that reply be sent to his mother at Yambuk  Mrs. C. O’Donohue interviewed and states that her husband deserted her 24 years ago, that James has recently been released from a lunatic asylum and that he is possibly delusional.  6 pages, List 29. 

O’FARRELL, Peter Andrew Charles. Threats to William LANE of St. Kilda, 1886. Further file 1886. Taken to hospital by police 1898, died destitute a few days later; former solicitor who attempted to shoot Archbishop Goold.

O’GORMAN, Thomas.  Morwell, 1898.  Two letters re joining the police force; rejected on medical reasons.  4 pages, List 7.

O’GRADY, Thomas Joseph.  His wife Elizabeth writes from Yass in 1906.  They were married in 1895 and have three children.  She has heard that he has married Lenna MACK.  He has a sister Mrs. Ellen MOONEY in Footscray.  9 pages, List 4.

O’HARE, James, 69 years, husband of Ann, arrested for being drunk and disorderly, took poison and died in Melbourne police cell, 1906.  Report on case.  13 pages, List 34.

O’KANE, Mrs.  Wrote from Sydney in 1910 re her husband Richard, timber worker, 46 years, has brothers Harry and Bernard; he has deserted her.  15 pages, List 24.

OLD, Ernest, Dingee, 1902, applies to join force, fought in South Africa, is a racing cyclist.  2 pages, List 12.

O’LEARY, Daniel, wrote from Donald in 1896 re alleged rape of girl PARKER by William MORGAN, son of her employer.  Mrs. Morgan is proprietor of the Donald Times and he claims local police are friendly with her.  Detailed report on situation includes statement that Morgan horsewhipped O’Leary, who owns a rival newspaper.  9 pages List 35. 

OLERHEAD, E.M., wrote from Salisbury West via Inglewood in 1896; re Angus K. STOCKTON.  Refers to previous letter which is not on file.  Writes of maintenance of an illegitimate child.  Not found.  8 pages, List 37. 

OLFE, M.  Wrote from Adelaide in 1888 re her husband J.D.M., a watchmaker.  Police report states that she is really only trying to confirm his death and he has attempted suicide several times.  3 pages, List 5.

OLIVER, Mrs. nee BROCKHOUSE, living with father in Preston after her husband Samuel, 32 years, iron moulder, left her and their 3 children and went to Queensland.  Asks police to find him.  8 pages, List 36. 

O’MAHONY, Edward.  Wrote from O’Mahony’s Creek, Lardner in 1894, complaining of the treatment he received by a local constable.  Comment on his character.  17 pages, List 13.

O’NEILL, John, bootmaker, 17 years, and George LAYTON, hired a jinker and horse from COFFEY BROS. of Richmond and took it to Shepparton where they abandoned it after trying to sell it.  Charged with larceny.  Witness James TALLANT, Coffey employee.  8 pages, List 27.

OPIUM DENS.  Report on 3 in and off Lt. Bourke St., Melbourne in 1895.  ‘Male Europeans who smoke are of the fairly respectable or working class … the women are nearly all prostitutes, but while here they are invariably sober and noting to complain of … Opium Dens are visited by smokers for one purpose, of having a quick smoke only … not used for immoral purpose.’  List 31. 

ORD, George.  File re paying for his stillborn child, born at Shepparton in 1894; he is working on the railways.  15 pages, List 4.

O’REILLY, Bessie & James. Charged with murder of child Elizabeth at Ballarat, acquitted, 1901. Large file.

O’REILLY, Isabel, 14 years, sent from Perth to Melbourne by her stepmother Bell ANDREWS in 1912.  Andrews subsequently wrote to police that she had received a letter from Isabel, alleging ill-treatment on the part of her sister Mrs. HALL.  Another sister Mrs. SAUNDERS named on file.  Detailed report shows that Isabel had been taken from a convent by Andrews 5 years previously and looked after.  8 pages, List 33. 

O’RORKE, L.M.  Wrote from Carlton in 1907, applying to join C.I.D.  Formerly a detective in the Johannesburg Town Police, but retrenched, previously in Thorneycroft’s Mounted Infantry.  Married, 30 years.  4 pages, List 22.

O’ROURKE, Patrick. Large file re his death in 1906. Annie BROGAN involved, letters to her on file.

OSBALDESTON, Francis, ’sailmaker on board the Livington on the articles Francis Graham’ writes re a ‘great wrong’ in 1899.  He can transmit his thoughts over long distances and receive same from others, but some have been sending foul and childest thoughts, and he blames the Prince of Wales.  He has also written to Scotland Yard about it.  2 pages, List 19.

OSBORN, Joseph, Bendigo, jeweller.  Wife Alswitha wrote from Fitzroy, in 1895 alleging his involvement with various criminal activities.  He writes that she has deserted him and their children, is mentally unwell; police agree.  13 pages, List 25.

OSBORNE, Henry James.  Sought by Mary, whom he married at Tamworth in 1896 and left shortly after.  She has found he has another wife, Isabella.  Not found.  14 pages, List 20.

O’SHEA, Timothy.  Suicided at Kerang in 1906.  Father at Wagga Wagga seeks details; letter from brother Michael on file.  18 pages, List 3.

O’SULLIVAN, K., wrote from Bright in 1904, asking details of her husband Cornelius William, who left two years ago, and was last head of at Walhalla. He was living with a half caste Chinese in Fitzroy under the name of RYAN and had a child there.  Was about 35 years of age.  Not found.  4 pages, List 33.

OTTENSON/OTENSON, Michael.  Information sought by Imperial Russian Consul, Melbourne, in 1895.  Last heard of at Drysdale.  Found.  5 pages, List 30. 

OTWAY, Benjamin.  His wife writes from Creswick to Scotland Yard, thinks he may have committed bigamy in England.  They reveal he is a suspect in a murder there in 1897, is found to be a habitual criminal, with an alias of Joseph THOMBLIN.  Has a brother Charles.  File covers 1897-1904.  40 pages, 2 almost illegible, including sketches of him.  List 10.

OXENHAM, William.  Daughter Gertrude writes from Paddington Sydney in 1898, asking for discreet enquiry whether he is still alive; mother is still paying his insurance.  Second letter states he has written, no need for search.  2 pages, List 22.

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PAGE, Gladys. Writes from Brisbane in 1920. She is 19 years old and pregnant to Captain Edward MacMILLAN; seeks police help in finding him.

PAGE, Thomas.  Wife Annie writes from Adelaide, hasn’t heard from him for 9 mths; he is a railway carpenter, 42 yrs, born Gloucester England.  6 pages, List 5.

PALM, Elizabeth, wife of Maurice, dentist, wrote from Perth in 1912 regarding her mother Elizabeth Ellen McLAREN, living in South Melbourne, who needed to go into care somewhere.  She was from Edinburgh Scotland and had no other family here.  25 pages, List 32. 

PALMER, Harry, born Portsmouth England.  Sought in 1908 by A. ROYLE of Qld who had been asked by Palmer’s sister Lizzie to help find him.  Harry was last heard of 20 years before, then had a hotel in Sandhurst.  Police find he had died, but locate his widow and son.  9 pages, List 10.

PANKHURST, Adele. Anti conscription brochure on file, report on her speech.

PARKER, Christopher.  Sought by Agent General in 1888, a tinsmith.  Found interstate.  8 pages, List 5.

PARSONS, J.M.  of Brooklyn Tinning St. Brunswick, thanks police in 1920 for helping his wife who took ill on a tram.   6 pages, List 24. 

PARSONS, James.  In 1899 an unknown male was found dead at Talbot.  Letters found on the body refer to a sister at Abbotsford.  W.O. STACEY, his brother in law arrives to identify body, but it has already been interred.  From description he confirms identity, but problems arise in trying to get death certificate amended.  Detailed background of Parsons given.  29 pages, List 16.

PARTRIDGE, Charles.  Formerly a tobacconist, c74years old, with a one son who is a butcher.  Information sought by James WORTLEY of Brisbane, 13 pages, List 10.

PATERSON, Ellen, attempted suicide at North Melbourne in 1910; 48 years, wife of Robert, an engineer at Newport workshop; children William and Martha.  8 pages, List 23.

PATTENDEN, Mrs. F.  of Neutral Bay Sydney, wrote in 1918 re Elizabeth CHAFFEY, last heard in Brisbane.  Her widowed invalid mother is anxious to find her; not found.  4 pages, List 3.

PATTERSON, Alexander.  Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children reports that he has illtreated a child named Bertie RICKETTS at Mornington in 1898.  Police report.  5 pages, List 3.

PATTERSON, David. Complains in 1919 that the woman he married in 1917, Agnes McWHINNIE, committed bigamy as her first husband was still alive when they married. Two marriage certificates on file, one with Patterson, the other with Albert Edwin SHEPPERD. Patterson described as ‘eccentric’. 16 pages.

PATTON, James.  Sought by brother John of Cootamundra in 1904; not found.  6 pages, List 12.

PAUL, E.  Sought by police in 1913 over fraud on Royal Bank in Melbourne by an N. Paul.  He and a Mr. GOTOBED were farmers in Langwarrin; faded photo of the two of them in front of a tent.  File is incomplete; 5 pages, List 8.  See comment below re cost of photographs.

PAULL, Mrs. Charity, Tarilta.  Her hotel and post office burnt to the ground in 1896, only partially insured.  Thomas GEORGE and Herbert WHARTON fined for letting off crackers.  Witness statements from Alice SPENCER (nee Paull), William James GEDDES, Edmund DUNSTAN.  29 pages, List 35. 

PAYNE, Thomas, fruit grower, Seville, attempted suicide in 1906.  File covers details and whether to charge him or not; no.  6 pages, List 34. 

PAYNTING, George Jnr. File re charge of receiving stolen property at Eaglehawk, 1880. Witnesses William CRACK, Thomas GIST, William LEWIS give evidence. Case dismissed. 18 pages, List 2.

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PEACOCK, Dr. Samuel. Anonymous letter from Cape Town, 1902, alleges he is an abortionist. Police report on his activities.

PEARSON, Helen.  Daughter of William of Caulfield, claims child is too ill to be vaccinated in 1893, but still has not been done in 1895, when he is at Wodonga.  16 pages, List 29. 

PEGUS, S.G., Maytown, Cooktown, Qld, wrote in 1894, asking if the ‘Civiate Remedial Agency’ Dr George Walsh, 131 Collins St., Melbourne was genuine, of a ‘quack’ organisation.  8 pages, List 13.

PEIRCE, William. Died in Bendigo Hospital in 1881. File re expenses of burial. 6 pages, List 2.

PEKIN, Mrs., Richmond, 1898.  Husband begs local constable Thomas C. KELLY, who is off duty, to help him get her to Abbotsford Convent to dry out, she is a drunkard.  Neighbours petition, complaining about his actions.  Report on case.  18 pages, List 22.

PENCO, Francesco.  Italian Consul in Melbourne writes on his behalf; he is working at Yarraville and has been threatened by his workmates.  6 pages, some very faint as ink has faded, List 5.

PENNEY, Mrs. James A., wrote from Queenbeyan NSW in 1906 re relative Daniel McCAULEY, carpenter,w ho had not answered her letters; is her only living relative in Australia on her father’s side.  Found.  3 pages, List 27.

PENTRIDGE GOVERNOR.  Unsuccessful attempt by police in 1894 to identify printer of scandalous verse being circulated about the governor, J? BULL.  Copy of the poem on the file.  5 pages, List 3.

PEPPER, John.  Wife Elizabeth wrote from Charlton in 1895, asking police to help get him to pay maintenance.  He was in Fremantle.  Her baby had died, she is living with her parents KNIGHTS.  Medical bills on file, also death certificate of Lydia Pepper, 3 months.  Police report less than flattering.  The family had been in Melbourne; her mother Lydia Knights nee SHARP ran a brothel in Charlton and a man named CLARK has been paying maintenance on the child; false information has been supplied on the death certificate.  Clark’s mother Mrs. BANNON received a letter demanding money, even though the child had died.  Pepper sends money.  37 pages, List 28. 

PEPPER, Elizabeth, alleges husband John tried to poison her in Fremantle WA in 1895; hands sample of tea to government chemist and it is found to contain arsenic.  Now living with mother Lydia KNIGHTS (taken name of de-facto) in Richmond Vic.  W.A. police send a detailed report, including that she was pregnant to another man when she joined her husband in WA, that a Deed of Separation had been drawn up and that her claims were false according to near neighbours.  25 pages, List 27.

PETERS, R.A., Corinella, Western Port, asks when he will be called into police force, is on waiting list.  1 page, List 20.

PHILLIPS, Thomas, sentenced to 3 months gaol at Blackwood in 1865 for assaulting his wife.  Memorial asking for early release, is a small farmer and he will be ruined if he can’t plant his crop.  Signs with an X.  2 pages, List 34.

PHILLIPSON, Walter John, 62 years, ‘a mining man’ deserted wife Rose Ann in Sydney in 1912.  Not found.  6 pages, List 35. 

PHILMORE, Gordon Gregory, son of farmer at Jan Juc, died while parents were taking him to hospital at Geelong; police decide inquest unnecessary.  3 pages, List 30. 

PICKUL, Leiser.  Russian Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1896, seeking details of this man, a Russian Jew, tailor, keeping company with a Miss CALDER.  His wife and family are in Russia.  Found as PEACOL.  9 pages, List  35. 

PIERCY, H., Wrote from Bourke NSW in 1895, applying to join police force, he was 25 yrs old.  2 pages, List 26.

PIGDON FAMILY. Queenscliffe. Correspondence re charge of neglecting children, 1898.

PILSTER, John, wrote from Queensland in 1905.  His mother had died and his father deserted him.  His aunt Mrs. R.A. WARREN of Richmond Vic., has told him that he has a brother Charles, known as MILLETT.  Asks police help to find them.  7 pages, List 8.

PIMBLETT, James, charged at Hamilton with carnal knowledge in 1895, along with unnamed father in law.  Trial postponed, allowed out on bail.  4 pages, List 28. 

PINKERTON, John.  Foster (Gippsland) police report that he has applied to join force, but is not suitable ‘is only half witted & has no education’.   4 pages, List 6.

PINKUS, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, caring for Eva, Ivy and Ethel LAUGHTON in Bendigo in 1896.  Anonymous letter claims they are being ill-treated.  9 pages, List 37. 

PIZARS, Sabina.  Left her home in Geelong with Eileen KEATING, to visit sailors in Williamstown in 1913, both teenagers; parents alert police.  3 pages, List 8.

PLANCKE, Aloyse/Louis, sought by Belgian Consul in Melbourne in 1877; hasn’t been heard of since 1873.  Found.  8 pages, List 5.

PLAYHOUSE, Prince’s Bridge, Melbourne.  Theft of cash register from confectionary shop leased by Mrs. BAXTER in 1919.  Secretary writes confidentially to police that caretaker John WHYTE reported theft; Baxter had been given notice to quit, they suspect her.  6 pages, List 27.

PLUMMER, J.B. of Kogarah NSW, asked police to find his daughter Alice Maud GODDARD in 1908.  She had a son William.  Found.  4 pages, List 4.

POLLARD, Arthur.  Proprietor of Lilliputian Opera Co.  Wife writes from Qld re his address, 1909.  List 4.

POLLIE, Indian hawker, took ill and died at St. Arnaud hospital in 1895.  Ali ACKBER/ACKEBER, wrote from Bendigo, claiming his possessions.  5 pages, List 29. 

POLLOCK, Alexander.  Charged with murder of Thomas C. BRUNER at Queenscliff, 1899.  Large file, List 3.

POND, Dick, young child, alleges father shot someone and disposed of body in dam at Springhurst in 1894.  Detailed report of investigation, story dismissed.  Names mentioned:  Mathew and Caspar MEYER, Thomas SINCLAIR, Robert CANNING, Roderick McLEAN (a youth).  26 pages, List 13.

POSSET, Eugene. Murdered, inquest and trial brief, 1894. James C. WATSON and Alfred DOUGLAS suspected.

POTTER, Daniel. Wife writes from Parramatta NSW in 1883, he deserted her in 1875; had been in NSW police force.

POTTICARY, Mary.  Sydney solicitor writes in 1895 on behalf of her husband Richard who is concerned he hasn’t heard from her.  She kept an umbrella repair shop in Bendigo, and her maiden name was SHADWELL.  Found.  16 pages, List 29

POTTICARY, Richard, writes from Sydney in 1897 re wife Mary, last heard from in Eaglehawk.  Found, she refuses to have anything to do with him; he left her 3 year ago.  7 pages, List 25

POULTENEY, Zephaniah.  Alfred MAYNE reports to Melbourne police in 1908 that Poulteney, recently released from a lunatic asylum, had threatened to follow his wife to Tasmania and shoot her.  Tasmanian police alerted and find that the wife is staying with her stepfather, MEREDITH at Oyster Cove, but had met with him in Hobart where his mother lived.  12 pages, List 10. CONNECTION FOUND.

POULTON, Alfred, of Korumburra, committed to gaol in 1904 for failure to pay maintenance on children Beatrice May, Edith Jane and Frederick FIRTH, whose mother had died.  Also had a child by Mrs. Honora TILBY.  10 pages, List 10.

POUND, Edwin James, sexton of Runmnymede Cemetery, writes in 1910 re account of Wilhelm HAGEDORN who dug grave of old-age pensioner William BRANKSON.  3 pages, List 24.

POWER, Henry/Harry. 1870 file re trial. 1887 complaint from his sister Mrs. SLATER of Oakleigh, that local constable is bringing people to see him – he is living with her.

PRANDONI, Jack.  Applied for employment with MLC Assurance Co., in 1912, citing police as reference.  They report he was briefly a revenue agent with sly grog selling cases, but is unsuitable for employment.  He was born in northern Italy.  5 pages, List 32.

PRENDERGAST, Therese, 19 years, very easily led astray, left home in Sydney in 1898; sought by sister Mary McLEOD of Auburn.  Not found.  14 pages, List 23.

PRENTICE, Mrs. J.E., wrote from South Melbourne in 1898, on black bordered paper.  Her husband had just renewed his car registration and licence when he died; seeks a refund of money.  Refused.  2 pages, List 22.

PRENTICE, William Edward. Lodges complaint in 1918 about his treatment by police. He is a returned soldier. Report states he went to the South African War, was associated with the Whitton episode [Breaker Morant], and sentenced to death. Detail of his criminal activities. 11 pages.

PRESTON, Mrs. Hannah, wrote from Hindmarsh South Australia in 1898, is a ‘brokenhearted wife, mother and sister’.  Looking for sister Ellen GWYNNE, who came from the UK c13 years ago, and was last heard of in 1893, using mother’s maiden name of HARDINGHAM.  Hannah is the mother of 15, 7 of which are alive.  Mentions daughter Maude Elizabeth who married John Henry WHITE, but ‘does not bear a good name in Society.’  Is critical of her own husband ‘a human beast more than a man’.  23 pages, List 17.

‘PREUSSEN’. Quarantined 1887; engineer VON RUTI escapes.

PRICE, Jane and brother Arthur, accidentally killed in Beech Forest in 1896.  Two page report.  List 37. 

PRICE, Thomas, died in 1893 at Southern Cross Hospital ,Western Australia of consumption.  Lillie McILWRAIN wrote from Clydebank Sale in 1895 on behalf of his sister Elizabeth, her employee, who has heard that he has died and left some assets.  8 pages, List 25.

PRINCESS THEATRE.  Over crowding at, 1890-97, reports on cases and results; very large file c200 pages.

PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL LEAGUE OF VICTORIA. Printed rules and platform, 1891.

PRUDE, Lucy, 38 years, attempted suicide at Richmond in 1912; son in law Lewis WHITE took her to hospital.  Report on, and decision not to charge her.  6 pages, List 32.  

PRUEN, Mrs. L.M., wrote from Bathurst NSW in 1896 re her husband Edward Jenner Pruen.  She believed he was keeping a hotel or bar in Melbourne; was a singer and comedian on the stage, and owed her maintenance.  Not found.  15 pages, some damaged.  List 29. 

PURCELL/PURSELL, William. His mother, who lives at Bendigo, has not heard from him for about two years, and asks police to check if a murdered man at Nowra in NSW is her son, as he was last heard from there. He was a blacksmith. Police find him alive. 7 pages, List 2.

PURSE, Clara.  Mother, Mrs. John NICHOLL of Carlton, writes in 1894, stating that Clara, 13 yrs, had left Seymour some months before with Charles BOND and his family, and he refused to return her.  7 pages, List 13.

PYSING, George.  Incomplete file re him being arrested at Perth and extradited to Melbourne in 1898.  5 pages and photo, List 7.  See comment re photographic costs.  CONNECTION FOUND

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QUICK & HYETT, solicitors, Bendigo, give notice in 1896 that William Arthur SPENCER, and his wife, now of Ellesmere, formerly of Charters Towers, have adopted Martha Mary Jane SNELL, 10 years, born Cobar NSW, daughter of late George Henry SNELL, late of Coolgardie.  3 pages, List 36. 

QUIGLEY, Daniel.  Deserted wife Rosina in St. Kilda in 1897, went to Western Australia.  Carpenter, c40 years.  Found.  4 pages, List 17.

QUIGLEY, I.T., Terang, 1902; applies to join police force, 2 pages, List 12.

QUILL, Teresa nee FAHEY. Large file re her bigamy with John Francis ROE, school teacher. His mother wants her prosecuted. 1901-02. Further large file – Teresa sues him for maintenance of their child.

QUIN GEE.  Died at Browns near Scarsdale in 1898, buried by police.  Had a share in a hut with ME SING who asks police to sell property as he wants to return to China as he is old – his letter on file.  Part of the proceeds of sale are refunded to cover cost of burial.  3 pages, List 16.

QUINN, J. wrote confidential letter from Barmah in 1895, had lived there for 17 years.  Reported that cattle stealing was going on in State Forest Common; has found hidden bits of brands cut from live animals, and encloses one.  Asks investigation without his name being mentioned.  5 pages and sample in envelope.

QUINN, Mathew.  Wrote from Fitzroy in 1897.  Claims he was assaulted by Edward KING at Havelock and police did nothing about it.  Report shows he was one of a gang of unemployed men at temporary work.  Others were Arthur HILL, Franz WANGEMANN, Thomas BROWN, James ROY, who sign statement that he was struck in self defence, and was drunk.  Given a bad character.  9 pages, List 20.

QUINN, Patrick, wrote from Rookwood Sydney in 1904; signs with an X.  His papers were left with solicitor DYER in Bacchus Marsh; he is entitled to an Imperial Pension.  Dyer has died, asks police help to find his records.  He is old and nearly helpless.  Police cannot assist, but when they reply NSW police report he is in an asylum under the name of John McFARLANE.  6 pages, List 34. 

QUINT, Edwin, bricklayer, assaulted in 1898 by Herman KANE and James GRACE at Fitzroy.  Richard BARNES, bootmaker, involved.  Crown Solicitor gives opinion over whether to lay assault charge – no.  32 pages, List 21.

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RADIGOIS, Eugene.  Sought by French Consul in Melbourne in 1877; found.  9 pages, List 5.

RAFF, Alan, injured when passenger in a car driven by Dr. GORDON collided with a goods train at Carlton in 1911.  File re case and his injuries.  12 pages, List 33.

RAFTON, Amy, 17 years, left Hobart for Launceston in company with Josephine DONOVAN in 1895; they were heading for the steamer to Melbourne.  Her parents ask for her to be returned.  10 pages, List 27.

RAGGEDY GOLDFIELD.  Two reports on rush there in 1871.  List 4.

RANKIN, Mrs. Dora.  Writes from Sydney in 1906, seeking John NIXON, police pensioner, has news for him.  8 pages, List 4.

RANKIN, J., wrote from Fort Franklin, Portsea in 1897.  Was detained there, so could not present himself for police medical examination; is 24 years old, a boxing champion in the forces.  2 pages, List 37

RATH, -.  German, living in North Melbourne in 1916, report that soldiers might attack him because he is German.  List 6.

RAVEN, George alias BRADLEY.  Fleeced Dora May WEAVER nee MONTIFORD out of £300 and various small amounts of money.  She was a widow, in charge of the Tunstall Railway Station, had 2 children and inherited money from her father.  They met in 1918, he claimed he was a returned soldier, proposed marriage to her.  Photo of him with barmaid Florence POWERS, her in military uniform in NSW.  Arrested in Sydney, returned to Melbourne, tried and convicted in 1919.  56 pages, List 21.

RAY, Frederick Arthur Theodore, of Footscray, wrote to friend and former resident Gerald McCARTHY in New York in 1917, giving local news, and using ‘indecent language’.  Not clear, but appears letter was opened as McCarthy could not be found.  Ray subsequently interviewed by detectives and charged under the Postal Act.  Letter on file and very crude language used.  List 3.

RAYMOND, Samuel.  Charles Hamilton STERNE enquired for his address on behalf of a friend in London, 1869.  Details of Raymond, (was formerly in Vic police force) and two letters from him, on file.  17 pages, List 4.

RAZEY, Jane, wrote from Qld in 1895 re her son William Joseph, 15 years, who left Tambo with William H.J. LLOYD, racing man, to work for him.  Lloyd was to send him home if he required it.  Police find him.  5 pages, List 27.

READ, Alice.  Wrote from Brisbane in 1908.  She had divorced her husband Joseph for adultery with her sister, who had a child to him.  Alice given custody of her son Jack Bertram Read, but Joseph has taken him away to Melbourne.  12 pages, List 5.

REARDON, Charles Philip of Tocumwal, NSW, wrote in 1919.  He was a wounded returned soldier and sought help in finding his parents Elizabeth and Patrick Kilday Reardon as he needed his birth certificate and the Registrar General had no record of it.  Found.  7 pages, List 3.

REDDAN, Sarah, alias BREMNER, charged with keeping a brothel in Exhibition Street Melbourne in 1912.  Case dismissed by magistrates, but Crown Solicitor’s office appeals to Supreme Court and case is sent back to court.  She is found guilty.  33 pages, List 33. 

REED, Richard of West Melbourne, alleged in 1877 that Dr Edward Paley had been using Yarra Bend Asylum funds to pay for his coachman.  C.F. ROBERTS and Richard Marr MURRAY ask investigation.  6 pages, List 5.

REES, Rees, wrote from Newcastle NSW in 1895 re Thomas SCULLY, c35 years, employed at Jumbunna Coal Mine in Gippsland.  He was co-respondent in Rees’s divorce and owes him court costs.  Asks if his ex wife is with him.  7 pages, List 28.

REID, Alice. Brought from Berrigan NSW to Melbourne by grandmother Margaret CORBETT to give birth to illegitimate child, 1892; suspected father named. Child went to Bendigo, Alice to Good Shepherd Convent for seven years, then into domestic service. Lost her right hand in a mangle accident. In 1900 living with Mrs. MAY, who writes to uncle John CORBETT for financial assistance for her. He asks police to investigate. .

REILLY, Catherine.  Gave birth to Queenie May RIELLY/REILLY at Fitzroy.  Believed father William George Acton WILSFORD had registered child, but after argument in 1904 found he had not.  Registered herself, but should have been within 3 days, so reported to police.  She lives apart from her husband, has 3 other children.  3 pages, List 14.

REILLY, John L.  Secretary of the Epsom Racing Club in 1913; robbed of £700 takings.  File includes evidence of witnesses Henry James BUCKLAND, assistant secretary, Herbert Francis MOGG, VRC employee, John ISHERWOOD, weigher, Harry MILLER, contractor of Hawthorn, J. LUDLOW, Edward CONWAY, trainer, John LEEK, commission agent.  20 pages, List 8.

REINER, John Godfrey.  Writes strange letters to police headquarters in 1904.  He lives near Dargo, is a German, 61 years and a ‘perfect nuisance’ to local police, according to them.  24 pages, List 10.

REISON, Christian (real name RASMUSSEN) left wife and children in Carlton in 1872 and went to Bendigo.  She writes several letters asking police help re maintenance.  He is a native of Archouse, Denmark, miner, 35-40 years old; her father is C/E clergyman Tresham D. GRIGG of Dublin.  ‘a very unfortunate marriage’.  17 pages, List 31.

RENOUF, Catherine, 34 years, died in Melbourne gaol in 1873.  Husband Philip of Richmond refuses to pay burial costs.  6 pages, List 31.

REYNOLDS, John Desmond, 37 years, Irish, from Ashfield NSW, arrested in Wodonga in 1893 and admitted to lunatic asylum.  File relates to notifying family, his release etc.  20 pages, List 25.

REYNOLDS, Thomas. Sought by brother G. COLLINS in York Western Australia in 1900; may take the name Collins. Was in the employ of Dr. L.L. SMITH in 1864. Not found. 4 pages, List 2.

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RHODES, Mrs. Mary, Richmond, claims payment for services for looking after illegitimate child Frederick Leslie PHILLIPS, whose mother Jane abandoned him, then later married Richard JOHNS, the father, and Rhodes’s brother, in 1896.  Very detailed file notes.  5 pages, List 36

RICE, A.E. ‘Professor’.  Writes from Ravenswood Qld in 1897 re his wife and son Fernleigh Archibald, born Ipswich 1875/6.  He was a performer of some sort, who travelled around, and left his wife behind as she had ‘taken to drink’.  Now wants his son back.  25 pages, List 6.

RICHARDS, George, road contractor, wrote two letters from Riana Tasmania in 1912 re his wife who took the 3 children and ran off with Charles Richard DOUCE and was in Melbourne.  Douce was playing the maloden on the streets of Melbourne.  Another letter from Douce’s stepfather W.P. SMITH.  The couple return to Tasmania, but leave again.  14 pages, List 32. 

RICHARDSON, Charlotte M. Toorak, 1898, brutally attacked at night; uncle reported case to police, and asked that it be kept out of newspapers, but Herald published details. A suspect was bought in for identification, but her parents refuse to allow her to attend the police station.

RICHARDSON, Ethel Mary Ann Lowry, 15 years, died as a result of an abortion at Delegate NSW in 1906.  Inquest and report on case.  Witnesses: father Alexander George, brother Lindsay William, Mrs. Jane STOKES, Mrs. Jane WALSH, Mrs. Ellen RUSSELL, Adelaide and Adelaide Cora JACKSON, William HELMERS, Dr M.A. SCHALIT.  Very sad case.  27 pages, List 31. 

RICHMOND HOTELS.  Complaints by A. HODGES, art dealer, Burnley, W.G. RUSSELL, Richmond, and Rev. A. HOWELL, St. Bartholomew’s Burnley in 1896 that Cremean’s Hotel and the Gardener’s Arms Hotel, licensee Ellen BRENNAN are illegally trading on a Sunday.  Reports.  42 pages, List 37.   

RICHMOND HOTELS.  STATION HOTEL, South Richmond, licensee Mrs. WARREN and sister Miss HOWLY.  Anonymous complaint in 1896 re Sunday trading.  ANCHOR OF HOPE, RED LION, YARRA and GARDENER’S ARMS implicated.  18 pages, List 37. 

RICKIE, William, and son William Henry, 18 years, died in 1895 in Queensland from exposure .  Mrs Jane Rickie of Richmond asks help to get their possessions sent to her.  12 pages, List 30. 

RIORDAN, Owen, arrested by Brisbane police in 1896.  They ask for details of his character; is a son of ex Sgt Timothy Riordan, his mother is in Hawthorn.  Owen is ‘fond of drink’ and had previously failed to pay maintenance on his illegitimate child.  11 pages, List 37. 

RITCHIE, Malcolm. Large file re his alleged incest on daughters Mabel and Helena Ann at Pakenham in 1899. List 2.

ROACH, Jane.  Deniliquin police enquire about her and her illegitimate child in 1864; she is a housemaid in Melbourne.  Police find child is being cared for by Mary BARRY.  11 pages, List 3.  CONNECTION FOUND

ROBERTS, Thomas Thornton, deserted wife G. in Adelaide in 1898.  She has heard he is in Portland using the name MARTIN, is a bootmaker.  Local police report that MARTYN is a bootmaker there, has been there for some time, has a family there.  7 pages, List 21.

ROBERTS, William.  Wrote from Barraba NSW in 1908 re Thomas JONES and Abraham TERRIL.  Police interview Mary Ann Terrill who explains the connection.  15 pages, List 5.

ROBERTSON, Frederick James.  Writes from Cowra in 1908, asking for address of his brother and parents, whom he hasn’t seen for years.  Police establish his father is Alexander Fraser Robertson, and brother Charles John, and find them.  5 pages, List 4.

ROBERTSON, John.  Hotel-keeper at Gordons in 1865, charged Constable John HAMILTON, (No. 1679) with using slanderous language against him and his wife.  Report of police investigation; John and William LETTS, sawyers, James WALSH, farmer, and Mary HAMILTON, witnesses.  28 pages, List 3.

ROBINSON, Charles Alfred. Lands officer at Sale, writes suicide note and believed to have drowned himself, 1918. Wife at East Brunswick, brother Gilbert at Preston. File of 9 pages includes press cutting.

ROBINSON, Emma.  Paddington NSW, wrote in 1900 re her daughter Theresa PRENDERGAST, who went with her employer Mrs. SIMPSON to Melbourne some years ago.  Believes she is being used for immoral purposes; Mrs. Simpson running a pub.  Police find Simpson caring for her after she has had a child.  7 pages, List 3.

ROBINSON, George Washington.  Charged with bigamy in 1864.  First wife Margaret THIRD, second not named but marriage took place at Tarraville.  Copy of first marriage certificate on file.  Witnesses John and Margaret BEGGS seek expenses.  21 pages, List 4.

ROBINSON, Margaret, 23 years, daughter of Mrs. Mary, of Collingwood.  Died after illegal abortion in 1895.  Had been keeping company with Arthur DAVIES, tobacconist, Collingwood, who denied knowing she was pregnant.  Henrietta NICOL, keeps a wine shop; Rose KENNEDY (Madame de ROSE), palmist and Dr. J.D. TWEEDDALE give evidence.  Body exhumed.  46 pages, List 30. 

ROBLEY, Mary Ann nee FROOD. Writes in 1894 asking police to help in getting documents retained by Adelaide solicitor George F. Michell. These include her marriage in 1880 and false registration of birth of William Nevison Robley and Louisa Victoria Robley to mother Louisa Charlotte KLAPPROTH. 5 pages.  CONNECTION FOUND

ROBSON, Robert, Stawell West, writes a number of strange letters to police in 1896; is suffering hallucinations.  Mother says he is not dangerous.  18 pages, List 36. 

ROGERS, Mrs. Ada.  Anonymous letter from Carlton in 1897 alleges she is living an immoral life, has two young children.  Report finds she is living apart from her husband, no evidence of prostitution.  List 20.

ROHMER, Fritz. Sought by his brothers Herman and George in Sydney in 1898. Last heard of in Melbourne eight years previously, 37 years, a watchmaker/piano tuner. Photo of him on file. Not found. 11 pages, List 2.

ROLF, Frederick, writes 2 letters from Maryborough in 1897, attempting to “prevent his paramour Mrs. Sarah RANDALL” associating with the Chinese Camp inhabitants there.  He was assaulted in the camp by SEE TOY.  7 pages, List 20.

ROLLS, Albert. Failure to pay alimony to divorced wife Margaret, 1902. She and the children are in Melbourne, he is in Sydney.

ROOKS, Mrs. John, wrote from Elphinstone, Darling Downs Qld in 1904 re her brother Samuel George SYMONS, believed accidentally killed in Melbourne in 1903.  Police find this is true, but she has herself died by the time the answer is given.  8 pages, List 34. 

ROPER, Charles, sought by mother Mrs. M. Roper, Neutral Bay in 1907.  She doesn’t say so, but he was a Ward of the State who absconded in 1906.  5 pages, List 22.

ROSENGREN, G. and others.  All residents in Lonsdale St., complain of larrikins, 1883.  6 pages.

ROTHVILLER, Pierre.  French Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1877, seeking him, Leopold HUSSON and – BLIAULT.  None found.  8 pages, List 5.

ROWE, Alexander, wool classer, Bindi Station, Omeo.  Attempted suicide in 1898.  7 pages, List 20.

ROWE, P.W., wrote from Junee Junction in 1895 re his young son Charles Edward, who was employed by Alfred MONEY/MOLNEY, travelling furniture repairer, last heard of in Bendigo in 1894.  9 pages, List 28. 

ROWE, James, died at his residence Yarraweyah in 1896, husband of Elizabeth.  Mrs. Sarah Jane MARLENGREN wrote from Port Melbourne, asking if he is her father Richard Henry Rowe, who left her mother and 7 children in Long Gully Bendigo in 1877, and was last seen in Bethanga.  Her mother died six months after he left.  He was Cornish, 64 years old and had brothers Ezekiel and Matthew, and James has children of that name listed in the paper.  The children of the first wife are Mary Ann (Mrs. McMAHON), herself, William Edward, James Thomas, Elizabeth Ann (Mrs. BROWN), Richard Henry Nicholas and George Woolcock.  Not police matter.  5 pages, List 37. 

ROWE, William, 40 years, miner, left Adelaide in 1890, last heard of in Bendigo, sought by Samuel C. HUGHES of Adelaide, who was a private enquiry agent; possibly bigamous marriage.  9 pages, List 14.

ROWLAND, Thomas Edward.  Married Mary Eliza ROWSELL, when she developed phthisis employed Charlotte SCARBOROUGH to help look after her.  When Mary died at Muroon in May 1897 he shortly afterwards married Charlotte, and their son Thomas was born later that year.  Local constable reports he declared himself a bachelor on second marriage certificate, and queries whether he should be prosecuted.  Both marriage certificates, Mary’s death certificate and Thomas’s birth certificate on file.  Police evenually decide against prosecution.  24 pages, List 21.

ROWLEY, Josiah, wrote 21 page letter from Narracan, detailing his dealings with George Edward SWALLOW, who was passing valueless cheques and owed money.  He claimed to be well connected, but it was all a sham, and people Rowley contacted confirmed this.  Swallow sentenced to imprisonment at Morwell in 1896.  67 pages, List 36.

ROYAL HIGHLANDER HOTEL, Flinders St.  Report of after hours drinking; ‘this is the worst conducted house in Melbourne’.  Licensee Samuel STENNIKER.  18 pages, List 37. 

ROYAL MINT. Robbery at, 1907. Large file covers 1907-1909

RUSSELL, infant daughter of George and Elizabeth, died at Lauriston in 1867.  Suspicion of ill-treatment by mother who is a habitual drunkard.  There are 2 other children, 5 and 3; husband George is in New Zealand.  John PEARCE stayed at the house on the night the child died.  11 pages, List 35. 

RUSSELL, James.  Old age pensioner living in tent at Werribee in 1902, became ill and moved to Camp Hotel.  William BALFOURasks payment for services he provided.  7 pages, List 16.

RUSSELL, John William, deserted wife Mary and two children at Bolwarra near Bungaree in 1893.  Irish, 50 years, has been a teacher; arrested in 1895.  19 pages, List 25

RUSSELL, Thomas  Wife Mary writes from Launceston in 1898, they have eight children, four dependent on her.  He is a ship’s engineer, believed to be in Melbourne, and has failed to send maintenance.  Found.  8 pages, List 7.

RUSTON, James.  Fourteen year old boy, alleges buggery by – STANLEY in South Melbourne in 1906; his testimony on file.  Father John contacted police, but medical testimony doesn’t back up his story.  5 pages, List 4.

RUTHERGLEN ROBBERY, 1899. Victims E. VISICK and Alfred GEDDES; John NEGUS and John Henry SPARKS found guilty in 1900. Huge file, c400 pages.

RUZIN, William, wrote from Norwood, Adelaide in 1906 re brother Harry or Henry, who left Wisconsin USA in 1898.  Not found.  5 pages, List 26.

RYAN, Mary Ann. File re carnal abuse of her (11 years old) by stepfather Henry WATKINS, Fryerstown, 1880. 3 pages, List 3.

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SABELBERG, Herbert Percival of Hamilton. Series of letters 1917-1919 from L.J. HUBERT of Perth, his first wife’s mother, who is rearing his six year son, whose mother has died, he is not paying maintenance for the child. 38 pages, List 2.

SADLIER-FORSTER, Richard.  Left Melbourne for Bourke in 1894, wife asks police assistance in locating him in 1895 as she is anxious; he is 62 years old.  29 pages, List 25

SAUNDERS, Charles, East Devonport, Tasmania, writes in 1898 re son John’s death in Inglewood hospital.  6 pages, List 19.

SAWERS, S. of Malvern, complains in 1906 of offensive postcards, sent he thinks by relatives Winnie and Ida, who dislike his second wife.  3 pages, List 3.

SAYERS, Jessie. Alias WALSH/WILLIAMS. Prostitute, complains about local constable harassing her; claims assisted police in past. Report on her background and present mode of living, 1895.

SCANLAN, Johanna, given permission by the Mayor of Melbourne to sell matches on the steps of the Independent Church in Melbourne in 1896.  She is 24 years, has an illegitimate son and has been deserted by the father.  Discussion re women selling matches at night.  4 pages, List 36. 

SCARLETT, Emily F., wrote from Stanmore Sydney in 1912 re a report of the death of Robert SCARLETT.  Is it her husband?  She has been separated from him for past six years.  Police report it was Robert Edward Scarlett, a painter from Ballarat.  4 pages, List 33. 

SCHERNING, Alexander. Unnamed friends in South Melbourne asked police to trace him in 1899, was last heard of at Nannie in Western Australia. They believed he was a native of New Zealand, aged 27 years, but police find him and ascertain he was born in Denmark and had a sister in New Zealand. 8 pages, List 2.

SCHNEIDER, Flora A. of St. Kilda.  Youngest daughter of the late J.B. WERE, and in bad health.  Caring for two children whose mothers are in W.A. in 1899.  Louisa KNEALE owes her money for maintenance, seeks police help in getting it.  Police find she is a barmaide in Perth.  5 pages, List 16.

SCHOLZ, Charles Leslie.  German Consulate in Melbourne in 1905 asks police to monitor his movements; he is a geologist and metallurgist.  9 pages, some repetitious.  List 4.

SCOBLE, Mrs. Florence.  Applies to have licence of Albert Hotel West Melbourne transferred to her from Maria La FONTA in 1897; police report she lived with James HURAN at Ballan, two children put in a Home, adverse report on her reputation.  15 pages, List 20.  CONNECTION FOUND

SCOTT, Alec.  Ran away from home in St. Kilda in 1881, 6 yrs old.  Found on board ship.  6 pages, List 4.

SCOTT, Mabel. Describes herself as an artist and journalist; police report states she is a maniac, 1906.

SCOTT, William, caretaker of National Mutual Life Ass. Co., Melbourne, attempted to attack wife in 1898; police called, charged, but dismissed,  ’a domestic’.  15 pages, List 17.

SCOWN FAMILY. Fred lived with his first cousin Emmaline for nineteen years, had six children, she left him for Owen HUGHES c1917. Daughter Doris is pregnant to Charles Raymond WALTERS and is under age.

SCRATTON, D., North Melbourne, complains in 1874 of carelessness of carters in Brunswick; charges laid.  11 pages, List 31.

SCULTHORPE, Albert, prohibited from showing ‘The Kelly Gang’ film in Melbourne in 1912.  File includes small coloured film poster.  9 pages, List 33.    

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SEFTON, Clarence Victor. Murdered his male infant child, mother Millicent BERGER, 1917. Death sentence commuted. Very large file.

SEGRAVE, W., JP, asks police help in 1896 because of anonymous slanderous letters being circulated in Flinders.  James PULLING and Emily L. CLAYTON also write about the matter.  Mrs. George WATSON eventually confesses.  She is 32 years, has 2 girls.  Constable writes sympathetic letter about her troubles.  Large file, includes letters.  List 36.

SEITELBACH, Mrs. J.B.  Wrote from Sydney in 1899 re her brother in law W.H. O’MEARA, who has failed to pay maintenance to her sister and family as agreed.  He worked in the Govt. Statist’s Office Melbourne.  11 pages, List 3.

SERGISON, Albert William.  Police in Darwin ask his whereabouts in 1894.  His wife in the U.K. is anxious to know if he is dead or alive.  He deserted her many years ago.  Found interstate, 12 pages, List 24.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CAMP. Religious camp at Armadale, 1895. File includes copy of their newspaper advertising same.

SEVILLE WINE HALL, licensee Alice KELLY, 1898.  Claims by James ROUGET and James P. WALLACE that she is operating after hours.  Detailed reports compiled.  35 pages, List 22.

SEYMOUR, George, Rutherglen.  Wrongly arrests on warrant for false pretences, keep in cell, seeks conmpensation, 1898.  20 pages, List 17.

SHAH MAHOMED.  Indian Eye Doctor, wrote from Ballarat in 1910 re troubles he has had with larrikins for some months.  Police report he is eccentric, his countrymen offered to pay fare back to India, but he refused to go.  6 pages, List 33

SHANKS, Isaiah Samuel, deserted wife Louisa Kate and children in 1906.  He is a dock labourer, 37 years, may be living with Rose SYMONS.  Found interstate.  7 pages,  List 26.

SHANLEY, P.  Applies to join police force, 1897; is living at Moyhu, 22 years, gives some background.  1 page, List 6.

SHARP, Alice.  Anonymous letter claims she is being illtreated by her adopted parents WELLS at Ferntree Gully in 1898.  Her mother died c1897.  4 pages, List 16.

SHARP, Samuel Albert, died in NSW in 1896, death certificate on file.  He was c34 years old, and a gardener.  Told Mrs. Sarah LIND that his was mother was in England.  Incomplete file, but someone was enquiring about his whereabouts in 1897.  25 pages, List 37.

SHAW, Miss J.A. of Melbourne, wrote in 1898 ‘To you in whose power it is to aid and deliver human beings from a sad and bitter fate help and assist me a poor penniless and sorrow stricken girl …’. Her friend Frederick CHARLESWORTH had disappeared and she was worried sick about him. Not found. 4 pages, List 2.

SHEEN, George.  Deserted wife Alice at California Gully in 1902.  Traced to South Australia.  40 years, Victoria etc.  15 pages, List 16.

SHEPHERD, Henry, tinsmith, Collingwood, left for Euroa in 1896, looking for work.  Wife Julia apparently asked for police help to find him; her letter not on file, but report on his bad character.  3 pages, (incomplete) List 36. 

SHEPPARD, Edward. Charged with sexual act on Edith May SEARLE, 12 years, at Broadford. He is 23 years old and a servant of her parents. Not guilty. 1892.

SHERIDAN, Catherine. Illegitimate child of hers died in Melbourne in 1879.

SHILTON, Arthur William Henry.  Reported missing by father in 1901.  Visited grandfather in Footscray and left for home in Brighton, but never arrived.  6 pages, List 4.

SHIPMAN, Albert Ernest (or McDERMOTT), Irish comedian.  Original letter not on file, but someone was looking for him in 1896.  Found in Sydney.  9 pages, List 36.

SHOOBRIDGE, William Cecil. Came from Adelaide to Melbourne in 1892 and disappeared. Letters from Isabella and other family members in Angaston, South Australia, cover 1892-1894. 38 pages.

SHOULDERS, Harriet. Attempted rape on, 1876.  Case withdrawn because of her reputation – had had an illegitimate child.

SHULTON, Mrs. South Melbourne, reports her 17 year old daughter Grace MANN, who lived with her married sister Mrs. KEOGH in Prahran, has left, presumably with William WRAY. One page Crime Report, with attached photograph, taken in Bendigo. List 2.  See instructions below regarding the cost of photographs.

SILK, Mary Ann.  Convicted of murdering her husband at Morrisons in 1883, due for release.  Local police report on whether trouble likely to occur if she returns there – yes.  3 pages, List 17.

SIMMONDS, Edward Henry.  Sought by wife Sarah of Erskinville NSW in 1904, last heard of two years ago, a baker, went to Boer War, believes he has remarried.  10 pages, List 10.

SIMPSON, Hannah.  Living with Mrs. ORFORD of Brighton, who suspects she is trying to poison her illegitimate child, who subsequently dies in 1896.  8 pages, List 3.

SIMPSON, John, wanted for child desertion on Florence HEALY of Nathalia.  Found in Waratah Tasmania with Walter HUMBERSTONE, wanted for horse stealing.  Letter from Simpson to his mother on file.  15 pages, List 23.

SINCOCK, F.J.  Writes from Melbourne in 1897 that a young woman, just over 16 years, living at Invergordon, was seduced by James Lee.  Gave birth to male child, is now in the Salvation Army Home.  He asks that Lee pay maintenance; he is the son of Frederick of Wunghu, who informs police that his son has gone to W.A.  7 pages, List 20.

SINGER, Charles Douglas. Arrived South Australia 1870s, used name COOK. A drunkard. Detail report on search for him, file includes photo. 1906. See instructions below regarding the cost of photographs.

SINGER, Charles Douglas.  Sought by solicitors Sandford & Limbert of Adelaide in 1906; his father has died and left him property.  Charles left Exeter U.K. c1874 with George R. MEALLIN, would be now 56 yrs.  Details of Meallin’s life in Australia given, but Singer is not found.  23 pages, List 4.

SINNETT, Eleanor. Known as Clara SMITH. Mother Mary writes from Sydney; she left with Minnie PODFREY [GODFREY?] and is under 16 years of age. Found in Melbourne, has to return to her mother, even though she is a drunkard. Tintype photo of Podfrey/Godfrey on file. See instructions below regarding the cost of photographs

SIRR, Mrs. Complaint against her brothel in Queen St., 1870s. Letter from her on file.

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SKELLY, Mary, writes from Richmond in 1904 re her husband Richard.  She has taken out a warrant for wife desertion, has head he committed bigamy with – NELSON.  6 pages, List 33. 

SKINNER, Mrs. wrote from Sydney in 1895 re husband Alexander, last heard of as an engine driver on the S.S. Lady Harriet trading on the Gippsland lakes; he owed maintenance.  They have 8 children.  Found.  6 pages, List 28.

SKINNER, William. His body found in Girgaree, Waranga Basin,  near Tatura, 1905.  James EDWARDS tried for murder, family letters, costs involved, petition from Wangaratta residents praising Cons. John GREEN of Milawa, etc.  Large file.  List 1.  Another large file.  List 23.

SLATER, Emily Frances.  Wrote from Armadale in 1905, has heard that Miss Theresa K. THOMAS of Devonport is making enquiries about her, asks reason why.  8 pages, List 9.

SLATER, Mrs. Sarah.  File re sale of her effects, died intestate in Melbourne Hospital in 1897; was from Templestowe.  14 pages, List 6.

SLATTER, John, a neglected child, taken into care in 1902, after death of mother Ethel.  Reputed father John COHEN in prison, 3 pages, List 12.

SMALL, Richard H, East Melbourne.  Writes in 1902 complains police are helping women stay in houses used as brothels; he is a house agent.  11 pages, List 16.

SMALL, Thomas, found drowned in Yarra River near Richmond in 1898.  Solicitor for brother Patrick in Temuka, New Zealand, asks details.  7 pages, List 21.

SMITH, Mrs. E.  Wrote from Natal South Africa in 1906, enclosing a letter for her daughter Gladys McNAMARA, who is in the Sutherland Homes, but they decline to giver her the letter.  2 pages, List 4.

SMITH, Mrs. E., Queens Wharf, Launceston Tasmania, wrote in 1910 re husband Frederick.  He speaks broken English, a great mining man, was in Mt. Balfour and found copper mine there.  She had written previously (not on file) thinks he may be at Ballarat.  Not found.  6 pages, List 24.

SMITH, Frederick, left Launceston 1904 with woman, formerly master of ketch Robert Burns, 40-50 years, wife and family left destitute.  4 pages, List 23.

SMITH, George Goodwin Crouch.  Held up a bank in Cape Town South Africa in 1897, shot teller, then turned gun on himself.  Copy of newspaper report on file, along with somewhat gruesome photo of his head with bullet hole.  His background given; brother Harry T. is in W.A.  16 pages, List 20.  See comment re cost of photographs.

SMITH, Henry Steele.  Information sought by wife in Melbourne in 1895; last heard of in Briagalong Gippsland in 1894.  He is a plumber, 41 years; is he the C.S.W. Smith who died at Alton Downs recently – no.   9 pages, List 28. 

SMITH, Louis L.  Complains about prostitutes and their actions in Romeo Lane and Juliet Terrace area, 1869.  File includes a list of house occupiers and owners and details who is respectable, who is a prostitute or madam, who is a felon etc.  17 pages, List 4.  Names given:  KELLY, John (of South Yarra), CASSIDY, James (of Fitzroy), DAVIS, Aaron Hamilton, (of Victoria Parade), SMITH, William H. (of Whitehorse Hotel, Bourke St.)AITKINS (?), Emily; ANDERSON, Henry; BAKER, Thomas; BALAY (?), Thomas; BEATON, Sarah; BENNETT, Elisha; BENTLEY, Henrietta; BERGIN, Thomas; BOND, Reuben Thomas; BOOTH, Emily; BRADLEY, Joseph and Ellen; BROOKS, Marion; BROOMFIELD, Ann and Elizabeth; BROWN, Amy and Catherine.

CASSIDY, Mary; CLARKE, Ellen and Frank; COLLINS, Sarah and William; CONNOR, Alfred John and Melosin (?); COUGHLIN, Denis, wife and 2 sons; DACRE, Mary; DAY, Amy; DICKSON, Jane; DUNCAN, Amy;

FERGUSON, Ferry; FITZGERALD, Catherine; FOSBERY, Mary Ann; GREEN, Ellen; GRIFFITHS, Thomas.

HARVEY, John; HATTON, William and Mary; HOGG, Elizabeth; HONOR, Ester; HOWE, Elizabeth; JENKINS, Margaret; JUKES, Alice; KELLY, Patrick and Mrs.

McFARLIN, Mary; McLOUGHLIN, John and Mary; MASON, Lucy and Mary; MILL, Jane; NASH, Mrs.

RICHMOND AMY; ROODE, Mary Ann; RYAN, Catherine; SCOTT, Sarah; SHIELDS, Ann, Andrew and Thomas; SMITH, Catherine, Mary; SUTHERLAND, Margaret.

TRAYNOR, Ann and John; TURTLE, Margaret; WATERS, Amy; WEARAM, John; WILLIAMS, Caroline, Catherine, Mary Jane, John; WRIGHT, Emily.

SMITH, Mrs. M., Moore Park Sydney wrote in 1905 re her sister Edie WESTERN or Ada TURNBULL, was she in gaol or deceased.  Police report she is in prison.5 pages, List 11.

SMITH, N., wrote from Herbert Rd., Paddington NSW in 1903 re his son Jim, who was working with HENRY’S DRAMATIC CO., which was travelling country areas.  Encloses copy of letter from Jim, at Goulburn, alleging ill-treatment.  Found.  10 pages, List 19.

SMITH, William John McAuley, 11 yers, and Frederick DAVIS Jnr, 13 years, committed to Industrial School in 1897 in Hamilton.  Smith briefly escapes gaol.  9 pages, List 20.

SOMERVILLE, Frank. Arrested in Newcastle NSW for larceny, under another name. Admits he is wanted for failure to pay maintenance on child of Florence Elizabeth BYRNE, born 1915. Also seduced her sister, who is pregnant to him. His parents live in Ascot Vale.

SOORIAN, Mrs. L.  Of Redfern Sydney, wrote in 1908 re her father John Hartley BALLARD.  4 pages, List 4.  See also SOURIAN.

SORO, Antonio. Murdered Patricia BICKETT at Royal Park 1914; file includes photo of him.

SOURIAN, Lilith.  Wrote from Sydney in 1908 re whereabouts of her uncle Benjamin CROSTHWAITE, last heard of in Kew.  Police are suspicious of her motives; she is a palmist known as Hama SOORI, husband George LaCELLES [LASCELLES?] alias Sourian, was gaoled for bigamy.  5 pages, List 5.  See also SOORIAN.

SOUTH, George F., clergyman, Windsor, writes in 1900 asking for police help; his wife and son are conspiring against him.  Constable reports it’s a very sad case, he is delusional and a danger to his family.  7 pages, List 22.

SOUTH YARRA MISSION HOME.  Hilda Warburton, c21 years, alias AUSTIN and Alice LLOYD, 16 years, escaped from here in 1913.  Warburton’s parents were in West Melbourne, Lloyd’s in East Melbourne.  3 pages, List 8.

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SPARGO, Thomas.  Died Mitta Mitta 1906, file re selling his effects to pay for cost of burial. H.T. McCANN purchased them.   5 pages, List 4.

SPENCE, James.  Sought by mother Clara in Redfern Sydney in 1901.  6 pages, List 4.

SPENCE, W.G.  Wrote 2 letters to Chief Secretary in 1898 re P. RICHARDSON, a unionist gaoled in 1894 and recently released, who has been told that Victoria police will arrest him if he returns home to his mother in Chilewell Geelong.  11 pages, List 19.

SPENCER, Jessie Elizabeth.  Of Omeo; issued a warrant for Nicholas MARSH for desertion of his illegitimate child in 1893.  Found.  7 pages, List 7.

SPILLANE, William Stanislaus, 20yrs, born Prahran, found wandering at St Kilda, and bought to police station; ‘appears simple-minded’, then cleaned and looked after before being sent to Christian Bros. Orphanage in Geelong.  Anonymous letters claim his parents were cruel to him, he was never educated.  Police prepare a brief for prosecution of father William, but looks like never charged.  Evidence of witnesses given: Eva BECK, Mary Ellen ILES, Joseph DAVIES (gentleman of Windsor), Elizabeth WHITAKER, Walter HABER, Frances ALLAN and Madge COOPER.  His mother was Cecilia nee GAUNT.  37 page, List 15.

SPOUSE FAMILY.  Daughter Florrie, 17 years, severely burnt in fire at 12 Linton St., Balaclava in 1898.  2 pages, List 18.

SPROUSE, Mrs. Annie.  Gives birth to stillborn child at Buchan in 1899.  2 pages, List 17.

S.S. BOGONG wrecked at Marlo in 1896.  Very large and very detailed file mentions the following:  drowned were brothers George, Ernest and Edward Henry HUYSMANS, (there was a warrant out for the latter, and he had been hidden by friends/relations), John ANDERSON, Charles AISTROP/ASTROPE.  Saved were Albert Edward PRICE, J.P. GALLIENNE (Master), Leonard STEVENSON/STEPHENSON.  Local constable borrowed boat from Orbost Rowing Cluband broke scull – they were reimbursed after his explanation.  A search went on for some weeks, involving local Aboriginals Andrew CHASE and W. BLAIR, and a case belonging to Edward Huysmans was found. George ROCHFORT was living with the Huysman’s mother.  A sister, Daisy DALRYMPLE, wife of John of Darlinghurst Sydney, gave permission for the case and contents to be given to Minnie HUYSMANS, who was Edward’s wife, who ‘was a woman of bad repute before her marriage and resided in a brothel’.  Months later some human remains were found by Richard and George MORGAN, while mustering cattle.  List 37. 

STAFFORD, Richard.  Wrote from Kingston South Australia in 1907 re his daughter Mary Jane who ‘was taken away by G.G. Spain’; there is some money due to her.  She was 24 years old.  Police ascertain that she is the wife of George G. ESPAGNE/ESPAIGNE and living at Horsham.  5 pages, List 15.

STAFFORD, Victor, 19 years, North Melbourne; attempted suicide in 1912.  Father Edward says he had been drinking; police decide not to prosecute.  5 pages, List 35. 

STAWELL, W., of Malleson, England & Stewart, Melbourne, reports loss of his daughter’s pony in 1910.  2 pages, List 24.

STEEL, Mrs. U., Picton, NSW, wrote in 1897 re her husband Matthew who deserted eight years previously.  He was c45 years old.  Found, he declines to support her.  6 pages, List 37. 

STEIGLITZ COFFEE PALACE.  Destroyed by fire in 1895; owned by Mr. HARE.  Licensee Joseph Francis GILL and his mother in law Ella HICKSH charged and convicted of offence.  Witness Elizabeth ROCKS praised by police.  Very detailed file.  44 pages, List 35. 

STEPHENS, Bill.  Sought by Capt Charles H. HALL of Melbourne in 1877, he was c46yrs, led a wandering life, police think the person who died in 1864 in Yackandandah may be him.  13 pages, List 5.

STERNBERG, Benjamin W.,  writes to Chief Commissioner in 1904, claiming being unfairly persecuted, he is not a member of any secret society.  2 pages, List 0.

STEVENS, Mrs. Margaret of Warra Qld., wrote in 1918 re her husband Frederick S. Stevens, who went to stay with his brother Henry at Nagambie. Her letters are unanswered; found. 3 pages.

STEVENS, Mrs. Margaret, wrote from 16 Mile Creek, Warra, Qld. in 1919 re husband Frederick Sylvester Stevens, who is in the Salvation Army Home, has not answered her letters, has lost memory.  Police find him, but daughter who is providing for him requests no letters be sent to wife.  4 pages, List 22.

STEVENSON, G.A., wrote from State School, Mount Taylor in 1904, re his 16½ year old son Gilbert, known as Bert, who went to the country.  His wife is in Kew Asylum and fretting as she hasn’t seen her son.  Sister Ruby is employed in Melbourne and lives there with her aunt.  Not found.  8 pages, List 34. 

STEVENSON, John Barr.  Known as the ‘Australian Blondin’.  Wanted for perjury in 1896 case.  List 4.

STOBIE, Mrs. J.C., Port Melbourne, complains in 1895 of frequent police visits, has never been convicted of anything.  Report states she is a woman of ‘easy virtue’.  4 pages, List 26.

STOCKDALE near Briagolong.  Sly grog shanties kept there  by William VALLANCE and Edward HAMILTON in 1895. Thomas D. LORD wrote from Castlemaine in 1895, reporting on Hamilton.  Report states he is a friend of Vallance.  8 pages, List 28. 

STOCKMAN, Emily, wrote from Gosford NSW re her husband Frederick in 1895.  He deserted ship the previous December; can be found at sisters in Middle Park.  Not found.  5 pages, List 30. 

STOTT, Annie and daughter. Murdered by husband John at Prahran in1903.

STOTT, Minnie, wrote from Kensington, Sydney NSW in 1912 asking whether she had to return to Melbourne to take out another maintenance order against her husband James, who had not paid the amount owing.  5 pages, List 34. 

STRANGE, Charles Henry. Sentenced to death for murder of Frederick DOWSE, 1895. Large file.

STRANGE, Charles Henry.  Murdered Frederick DOWSE.  Large file, List 29.  (Different from above)

STRANGER, John Wiliam, found dead on railway line at Woodend in 1912; buried locally by police.  Sister C.M. CASTELOW of Northcote writes that his brother in W.A. will pay expenses, wants body disinterred and buried in Melbourne.  3 pages, List 32.   

STRAUBE, Hugo, wrote from Scoresby in 1896 asking details of the death in childbirth of his sister Mrs. Johaan Reyhold WALTHER in Sydney; he was anxious about the other children.  8 pages, List 36. 

STRIKE, Lily. Married Edmund CHALMERS in 1894 and Henry R. HAMMERSLEY in 1896 under name of CRISTIE. Divorced from Chalmers in 1905; charged with bigamy.

STUART, Alexander, hanged himself at Fyansford in 1896.  Not identified at first, so photo taken; still on file.  Identified as previously being in Tasmania as a mining speculator, Scottish, no relatives in colonies, c60 years, sister in Cheltenham England.  13 pages, List 36.  See introduction re photographs. 

STURGESS, William, North Melbourne, 1895, c20 years old, called an ‘audacious mendicant’ by Charity Organisation Society; is begging in the streets.  Father owns property, is separated from mother who says she cannot control William.  Report on family.  4 pages, List 26.

SUARES, William.  Charged with failure to pay maintenance to Dept of Neglected Children for son Leslie Eric.  7 pages, List 15.

SUMMERS, Rosey, 12 years old, fell off merry-go-round at St. Kilda in 1895 and hit head.  Taken to hospital by police, in company with stepfather Benjamin BREHAM.  Operators of equipment William CRUMP and Arthur BURKE interviewed, but no charges laid.  4 pages, List 25.

SUTHERLAND, Eric.  Wrote from Carlton in 1898, wanting to join police force; he was 19 years old.  1 page, List 7.

SUTHERLAND, John, native of Tasmania, 57 years, shot in W.A. in 1895.  T.L. STEWART, of Stewart & McDonald, wine merchants, asks for details to be given to his widowed mother in Collingwood.  8 pages, List 25.

SUTHERLAND, Walter alias COOPER. Escaped from custody in N.S.W. in 1918, 38 yrs, french polisher, Victorian native, serving ten year sentence. Copy of letter to daughter Hilda on file. 7 pages and small photo.

SUTTON, Cora, Pakenham, writes in 1900 to Canon Horace TUCKER re her alcoholic husband Henry.  He writes to police asking for help, report on file, as well as their letters.  17 pages, List 22.

SWAN, Mary Jane. Sixteen years, lured away from home at Mordialloc by Thomas GANGE in 1861. Father William writes.

SWANBOROUGH, Dorothy May.  Born at Women’s Hospital in 1912, mother Kathleen/Catherine is under age.  She was born in Wagga Wagga NSW, but now living in Richmond Vic.  Father of child Ernest HOMAN is being charged with maintenance only.  List 15.

SWEET, H., wrote from Port Adelaide in 1910 re his wife Hannah Mary nee NEWTON, 28 years, who has left him and 3 children; thinks she will book passage home to England.  3 pages, List 23.

SWINBURNE, George.  Wrote to police in 1904, asking their help in finding John David JOHNSTONE, the brother of his children’s nurse; found interstate.  8 pages, List 10.

SWINBURNE, George.  Wrote in 1907, expressing thanks for help with election meeting; says the assault on John WREN was his own fault.  5 pages, List 15.

SWORDS, Marianne.  Lamplough Bench wrote to government in 1860 asking if she could be sent to the Immigrants Home; both parents dead and she has been deserted by Mrs. HAMILTON who has gone with her husband to the Snowy.  4 pages, List 27.

SYME, Geoffrey of Kew. File on assault and burglary on him by Allen MOORE, 1912.

SYNNOT, Mr. Confidential memo from police headquarters to Sunbury station re his drinking sprees, 1899.

SYNNOT, Richard W. Scots Hotel, reports theft of gold watch etc, 1901, while drunk.

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TABERNACLE RAGGED SCHOOL RELIEF MISSION & NIGHT SHELTER.  23 & 25 Cremorne St. Richmond.  One page history to 1901, started 1894.  List 15.

TAIT, K., writes from Buninyong in 1910, asking if there is anything she can do to Percy WHYKES who has made her daughter Una pregnant.  Her husband took him to caught for maternity expenses, but not the case.  5 pages, List 24

TALFORD/TELFORD, James, stops runaway horse and dray, owner Henry McDONOUGH of East Collingwood, in Melbourne in 1870, asks reward.  Driver Patrick SKEHAN was delivering potatoes. 4 pages, List 30.

TALINTYRE, Robert.  Wrote two letters of complaint from Campbell’s Creek near Castlemaine in 1906 about an unnamed local constable behaving improperly with a married woman.  Local inspector reports that the actual writer is Mrs. LEE, wife of an engine driver, who had a relationship with Constable Clifford JENKIN, No. 3529 and is now seeking revenge.  5 pages, List 3.

TAMAGNO, Tommaso.  Italian Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1877 re him and Guiseppe CARBARINO, who had both died, asking for property details.  7 pages, List 5

TANSEY, Matilda.   Investigation into her destitute state, has three illegitimate children, 1896.  21 pages, List 3.

‘TARARUA’ GOLD ROBBERY. 1880, large file. Martin WEINBERG interviewed.

TATT, Annie Amelia, 9 years, Porcupine Flat Maldon.  Allegation that she had been interfered with by family friend Thomas CLARKE in 1896.  8 pages, List 36. 

TAYLOR, Albert W.  Wrote from Fitzroy in 1919, seeking admission into police force.  He was university educated, well travelled, a civil engineer and surveyor, 37 yrs etc.  3 pages, List 5.

TAYLOR, Elizabeth. Details of her convictions for abortions on Julia G. WARBURTON, Celestine FROST, Eve LATHAN; and Nellie [Ellen] CARTER in Victoria, and later interstate conviction, 1908.

TAYLOR, George, enquired for by wife Bessie, who wrote from Adelaide in 1912.  He was employed by Aust. Workers Union, but left them and went to Dimboola, then Melbourne.  He was a carpenter.  Further letter in 1913, when she is working at Broken Hill and has her daughter with her.  Extensive search fails to find him.  29 pages, List 33. 

TAYLOR, Leslie. (Squizzie) 1918 Criminal Offence Report of claim by Sarah DALVEAN of 122 Lt. Lonsdale St., Melbourne, that he used threatening words to her and her son. Verbatim recording of foul language used is pretty bad.

TEBBLE, Elizabeth Florence, 22 years, of Kobyboyn near Seymour, gave birth to illegitimate child while alone on property.  Child died and she hid it in bush.  Graphic detail of what happened to body.  She died shortly afterwards; was the daughter of John and Sarah.  Report includes evidence of Alfred SATTERLY who worked on property, as well as family members and runs to 22 pages.  Inquest is also on file and it is 25 pages.  List 25.

TEESE, Victor, Euroa, applied to join police force in 1906.  John GROSVENOR writes he is the father of his daughter’s illegitimate child.  4 pages, List 26.

TEHAN, John.  Applies to join police force in 1897; his father James is a magistrate at Heathcote and respectable; police report brother involved in a maintenance case.  7 pages, List 6.

TELFER, Catherine, writes from Diapur near Nhill in 1902.  She and her 8 children are starving.  Husband James is in Ballarat gaol for failure to pay maintenance.  Police arrange support.  16 pages, List 19.

TEMPLE/McGEE, Eveline Annie Jessie. Bizarre story of how she deceived her lover Louis FRANK (a travelling salesman) into registering the birth of two children as his, with her as mother, when she had received them from two different mothers, 1906. Copy of certificates on file show children were Linda, dau of Mary Ann Day STORER, and Harry Heyward, son of Hannah BROMILOW, who were re-registered as Violet Betty and Eric Sigismund.   She had done a similar thing some years previously.  26 pages, List 4.

TEMPLE, T.R., wrote from Adelaide Sth Australia in 1912 re 60 year old father Harry Stephen Temple, formerly telegraph operator at GPO there, lately in Melbourne.  Has heard of his death; no record of death, not found.  4 pages, List 35. 

TEMPLETON, Ruby Mary. Daughter of Francis, married Alfred George PALMER in 1913, gave birth to a child by Jack SMITH in Bendigo while Palmer was away at war, and registered it with Smith as her husband. Her sister Doris Myrtle Templeton gave birth to a stillborn child in 1918 also in Bendigo. Anonymous letter re their morals.  

TERRY, Alfred, married Gladys Flora Clara RICHARDSON in 1896; Mrs. Joan Watson SMITH signed as her guardian, but she was not as her mother was still alive, and did not approve.  Mother complains to police.  11 pages, List 37. 

THOMAS, D.A., JP, wrote from Customs House, Cobram in 1896, complaining that F. LONGMORE, chemist of Melbourne, had not sent the ‘Royal Hair Restorer’ he ordered and paid for.  Longmore interviewed, delay in production.  7 pages, List 37. 

THOMAS, George Ellis.  Sought by his brother in law Henry DUTTON of Kapunda, Sth Aust., in 1908.  He had been at Ballarat, had a brother and nephew in Melbourne.   Not found.  12 pages, List 3.

THOMAS, Joseph.  Wrote from Marrickville Sydney in 1894 querying delay in return of photograph from Star Portrait Co in Geelong, suspects fraud.  Letterhead of firm on file.  8 pages, List 13.

THOMAS, William.  Died suddenly in Melbourne in 1903; was a hairdresser, from Adelaide.  Letters of reference and one from his wife on file.  17 pages, List 4.

THOMPSON, Agnes.  Left her illegitimate son George at the Women’s Refuge in 1880 and hadn’t paid maintenance; letter from her on file.  Susanna BARKER, Sec. of the Refuge writes to police.  22 pages, List 4.

THOMPSON, Albert James.  Sought by Lavinia THOMPSON of Sydney in 1908.  He was part Chinese, a butcher, supposed to have come to Melbourne to open a shop; breach of promise case.  Not found.  4 pages, List 10.

THOMPSON, Alfred John.  Information sought by Arthur O. HALL, solicitor of Geelong, in 1908.  In 1904 Thompson’s then wife Jessie Wilson Thompson nee KNIGHT, divorced him.  Present wife is living with him in Adelaide and ‘is terrified of him.’  Asks for Thompson’s criminal record but police refuse.  5 pages, List 10.

THOMPSON/THOMSON, Mrs. Annie.  Widow of John Dobkin THOMPSON, Captain of the Transit.  Went missing from her home in Hawthorn in 1876; is 46yrs, speaks German fluently; her stepfather was Mr. HOLMES.  Her son Alfred THOMPSON, 23yrs, committed suicide a few weeks later.  Police think she may have been killed, but subsequently she is found in country Victoria.  BEASLEY family involved.  32 pages, photo of her on file.  List 6.

THOMPSON, Annie, c/- Mr. John CONDON, Forest Lodge, Sydney, wrote in 1896 re a newspaper report of an Albert Thompson arrested for pick pocketing.  Her husband deserted her, is this him.  No.  7 pages, List 35. 

THOMPSON, Mary Ann.  Died at Bendigo in 1861, leaving 4 children, from 4 months to 11 years.  She was living with – Thompson, and youngest child was by him, but elder 3 were from deceased husband (name not given) but known as Thompson.  The youngest child died shortly afterwards, a girl was sent to the Benevolent Asylum, one boy given to Messrs Heffernan and Crowley and the other, John, to Thomas MORGAN of Eaglehawk , but taken away by Coroner as he was not Catholic, and he wanted to place him with a Catholic family.  Morgan makes formal complaint as do local Ministers.  23 pages, List 13.

THOMSON, Mrs. Isabella, Norwood Hill, Castlemaine, wife of William, tannery hand, died 1896 after giving birth to stillborn child after difficult labour.  Cause certified by Drs OWENS and WOOLLEY as heart disease.  File re whether to exhume body and hold inquest.  Nurse was Ellen WEBB.  9 pages, List 36. 

THOMSON, Ivy.  Injured at South Morang on Cup Day 1908 when youths rolled a stone down a hill.  Father W. Thomson asks police to name boys involved, which they do.  The boys were all from Brunswick:  A. CARTER, J. STOREN, E. FRANNERY, Charles JOHNSTON, Richard GILBERT, John HOGAN, George BROWN.  13 pages, List 10.

THORNBURN FAMILY.  Mrs. PARK of Dundas Sydney NSW wrote in 1902 regarding Walter, 12 years, Leslie George 11 years and Eric 9 years, who were born in India.  Their mother, who was highly educated and the daughter of Rev. SLATER of Bangalore, died there; she is their father’s sister.  She has cared for them for over a year, but the father has taken them  back to Melbourne, after she asked for money for maintenance.  She is worried they are being neglected.  Very detailed report on family.  15 pages, List 20.

THORPDALE.  Petition from residents re having police stationed there; 2 pages of signatures, headed by F. DICKINSON; report on situation, and refusal.  13 pages, List 26.

THORPE, J., wrote from Govt. Printing Office, Brisbane in 1895, concerned about his father C., aged 78 years, who was living alone in Williamstown and asking police to keep an eye out for him.  7 pages, List 29. 

TOC H.  Ray Baxter, secretary, wrote in 1938 re plans to establish Boy’s Clubs in industrial suburbs of Melbourne.  Report on establishment, particularly the Fred. Walker’s Boys Club in Middle Park.  12 pages, List 2.

TODD, Amy.  Number of letters in 1912 re rude constable who asked her mother and herself to move from their seats in the Town Hall.  14 pages, List 4.

TODD, Ellen. Mons A. LIET writes (in French) about her in 1874. She lived with Mrs. SALTER of St. Kilda for ten years; Dr. MOORE of Carlton paid annually for her support. She has absconded, is aged 14-15 years.

TOKELY, F., New Farm Brisbane, sent telegram in 1912 asking police to watch for wife who had left him and their two children and sailed for Melbourne under name of PALMER.  Physical description given.  Later note says landed in Sydney.  6 pages, List 32. 

TOKELY, F.M., wrote from New Farm Brisbane in 1912.  His wife has left him with their two children, 3 and 5, and sailed for Melbourne.  They recently came from New Zealand.  She had a ‘very dark complexion … is considered a very fine looking woman’.  Not found.  7 pages, List 33. 

TOLLEY, Mary. Nee BRANDON. Married Edward Tolley in 1889 in New Zealand; he subsequently married a Miss McLEOD in Melbourne in 1906. Mary writes that she has got a divorce but he should be charged with bigamy, 1908. Police state that it is not their affair.

TONER, James.  Son of Patrick, by his first marriage.  Investigation into him and possible bigamous marriage, wife Emma mentioned, 1894.  16 pages, List 13.

TONKIN, E., wrote from Portland in 1896, enclosing letter from M.J. [Mary Jane??]  GRIFFITH, c/- Mrs. COPLEY, Perth, W.A. advising of death of his sister Bessie, at the home of Mr. EVANS at Mullewa, W.A.  A most moving letter from Griffith.  Police confirm claim.  10 pages, List 37. 

TOPHAM, George.  Died at Grant in 1866 ‘without money or mates’.  File re police burial and reimbursement of costs.  Michael HURLEY conveyed corpse to cemetery; T.B. WILSON built the coffin, their invoices on file.  Topham was known to James C. BURFIELD of Fitzroy.  7 pages, List 6.

TOPPING, Mrs. Elizabeth.  Wrote from Kalgoorlie in 1907 re her husband Bena, who went to Melbourne; has heard he is ill.  Not found.  4 pages, List 15.

TORPY, Patrick. Died at Elmore in 1881; file re expenses involved in burying him and unpaid account of coffin maker T.H. FARRELL. 14 pages, List 2.

TORRENTE, Venture.  Italian Consul in Melbourne wrote about him in 1877; he had deserted his ship in 1867; also enquired about Giovanni PIRONI and Dionisis FONTANA.  Only Torrente found. 23 pages, List 5.

TOVEY, Gertrude, reports theft of jewellery from her bedroom at Albert Park in 1919.  Police doubt her story.  4 pages, List 31.

TOWERS, Andrew, of Teralba Newcastle NSW, contacted by Victorian police in 1912.  His wife Alice and their 4 children are destitute in Melbourne; she has her sister’s infant BREWER with them, brought over from Tasmania, and has mailed him for money but none has arrived.  He sends money, but children become ill and she can’t travel.  4 pages, List 33.

TOWNSEND, Mrs. J., Sydney, wrote in 1920 asking if the Annie Miller of Albert Rd. South Melbourne, listed in the directories, is her mother, who left there 11 yrs ago would be 48 yrs old.  Police advise different person.  3 pages, List 3.

TOWNSEND, Mrs. K. of Burnie Tasmania, wrote in 1905.  She has seen a newspaper report of an unidentified man found drowned, and asks if it is her husband.  He left some weeks ago for Victoria, was 46 yrs, a drunkard who wasted their money, and had threatened suicide.  Encloses sample of material from which she made his shirts.  People ascertain it was another person.  6 pages, List 3.

TRAVELLERS AID SOCIETY. 2nd Annual Report, 1918.

TREMLETT, Mrs. Ivy.  Quarrelled with husband, separated, he took their 3 year old child away from her while she was living with her sister Eva BEAUVAIS in Brunswick, and in despair she attempted suicide in 1919.  10 pages, List 19.

TREVENA, Edwin.  Deserted wife A.V.  c1897.  She writes from Broken Hill in 1902, thinks he’s committed bigamy with maggie MUNROE or CALLAGHAN at Bendigo.  He claims that she is a bigamist.  6 pages, List 16.

TREVETHICK, William. Murdered Sandhurst, 1899.

TROTTER, Arthur Henry. Murdered, 1913. Large file.

TRUDGEN, Frank.  Writes from Adelaide in 1898, asking if the Thomas TRUDGEON found dead in a hut at Maldon is his father, who left them in 1882, later committing a bigamous marriage in Sydney.  His father used different spellings of his surname and aliases.  Police report not his father.  7 pages, List 19.

TUCK, Caroline, sought by Mrs. McKinnon of Wellington via Orange NSW in 1904.  In 1901 she adopted Tuck’s child from the Women’s Hospital; since then her husband has died, she is in poor health, she can’t make ends meet, and needs help.  Tuck came from Cobram.  Family found.  6 pages, List 33. 

TUCKER, Albert, wrote from East Devonport Tasmania in 1898, asking if Sarah COOPER is at 62 High St., St. Kilda and if it is a respectable place; yes, Woodward family.  4 pages, List 23.

TUCKER, J.S., wrote series of letters from Burnie, Tasmania in 1910 re his daughter Ruby Silvy Vesta May, 19 years, who had stayed behind in Melbourne when the family returned home.  She was renting a room with Mrs. Annie OSBORNE (husband William John) in Port Melbourne, and working at Swallow & Ariel’s factory.  His brother W.H. Tucker interviewed.  Details of family life given; she doesn’t wish to return home.  25 pages, List 24

TUNG, Henry, Ballarat, applied to become a Chinese Detective in 1904; gives background, is 33 years and single.  3 pages, List 34. 

TURIN VEREIN.  Police report on Fitzroy premises being attacked by a mob, 1914.  7 pages, List 3.

TURNER, James, sought by wife E. of Plympton, Fremantle, W.A. in 1899.  They were married in 1898, have four children.  She went to Melbourne and he was to follow but didn’t.  On her return she found that he has cleared out.  She belives he is with a Mrs. LUCAS in Fitzroy, but they are not found.  ‘… if it costs me my life I will have him to suffer for I am like a madwoman …’.  7 pages, List 16.

TURNER, Noah.  Tenders for removal of manure from Tylden police station, 1864, 3 pages, List 14.  Tenders for repairs to store at Tylden police station, 8 pages, List 14.

TURNER, Richard.  Identified as body found at Keilor in 1876; was from Daylesford, letter from wife on file.  27 pages, List 6.

TURNER, Walter, 43 years, storekeeper, missing from his home in Sydney in 1906.  Chief Commissioner there sends details, including a somewhat blurred photo.  4 pages, List 31. 

TWITT, John George, 16 years old, injured and taken to a private hospital at Nurmurkah in 1912, where he subsequently died and was buried without an inquest being held and police informed.  Discussion re necessary to exhume body and hold inquest.  9 pages, List 33.

TYRRELL, William. Charged with shooting Janet GERARD at Lt. Lonsdale Street Melbourne in 1917.

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ULHORN, Mr.  Hairdresser, St. Kilda, of German extraction, scared soldiers are going to attack him, 1916.  List 6.

UNDERWOOD, Elizabeth.  Wrote from Broken Hill in 1905 regarding her son Mark who had been apprenticed as an acrobat to Mr. N.H. TYLER.  He wrote that he was being badly treated.  15 pages, List 8.

UNEMPLOYED MEETING, 1892. Two handbills advertising same.

UPTON, Herbert George.  Charged with carnal knowledge of Gertrude Irene FURZER at Flemington in 1905.  Photo; 25 yrs.  File incomplete, some repetitious material.  See comments re copying of photographs.  List 4.  .

U.S. NAVY. Description of 1908 deserters from Great White Fleet.

VANCE, James. Murdered, 1900, five people charged with crime. Large file.

VANDERLUFT, Looie, wrote from Heathcote in 1902 re the arrest of two burglars, asking if her daughter Mrs. J.T. ANDAS’s jewellery was among the items found; she was currently overseas.  4 pages, List 12.

VARKER, Mary Emily, nee WEATHERSON, wife of William James, gave birth to illegitimate child Duecilla Mary at Eaglehawk in 1895 and listed him as father on birth certificate.  They were married in 1886, had two children, Hilda and Clarice, but have been separated for some years.  Father of child is – JOHNS.  She and her mother run the Huntly Wine Hall.  File includes copies of birth certificates.  30 pages, List 29.

VEAR, H.C., Ballarat, wrote two strange letters to police in 1912; local police report he suffers from hallucinations and is harmless.  7 pages, List 33. 

VENN, James Grosse, deserted wife in Sydney in 1892.  She writes in 1898 seeking details of him.  Not found.  8 pages, List 19.

VENNELL, Martha, charged with murdering son Ellis John Vennell at Maryborough in 1894; acquitted.  Large file, List 24.

VERSTRUCTEN, Philippi.  Sought by Belgian Consul in 1877; found.  8 pages, List 5.

VIAL, William John, deserted wife E.G. Vial previous to 1895, when she asks police to find him.  She writes from Coomoora, Daylesford.  2 pages, List 25.

VINCE, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth, wife of George, found dead in burned dairy at Teddywaddy near Wycheproof in 1900.  Large file.  List 22.

VINES, Samuel.  File re this seven year old child being sent from Bendigo to a Reformatory in 1864.  7 pages, List 4.

VINES, William.  Wrote from Melbourne in 1864, demanding apology from Chief Commissioner Frederick Standish for being locked up by local police.  Subsequently committed to asylum.  5 pages, List 12.

VOEGE, Lucy, brought unconscious to Maryborough Watchhouse in 1895; had given birth prematurely.  Her 2 year old child Daisy Obena STALLARD was looked after by a constable’s wife before being committed to government care.  2 pages, List 28.

VUSCOVICH, Amelia.  Died in Austin Hospital in 193.  Government pays for burial, but husband Natale writes from Portarlington requesting copy of death certificate so Lodge can pay burial costs.  12 pages, List 19.

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WADDELL, John J. An ‘artist of some repute and possessed of means’ writes a strange letter to Chief Commissioner; suffers delusions. His brother W.H. Waddell, ex president of Heidelberg Council, says he will get him medically examined, 1896.

WADDELL, John H.  Artist, brother of Cr. Waddell of Fairfield, apologises to police in 1904 for previous letter he wrote.  Report on his mental state, has been in an asylum, and two letters on file.  9 pages, List 10.

WADE, Mary Jane, late of Cooper’s Arms Hotel, Melbourne, sought by Mrs. Mary ROACH of Kalgoorlie in 1912.  Found.  8 pages, List 33. 

WADE, Patrick, Egerton, woodcarter, had 5 children, Michael, Patrick, William Henry, George Martin and Sarah,  with Sarah Jane MARTIN, who had previously married David DUNN, farmer, at Mooroopna and deserted him c1887; they were divorced.  In 1896 he is charged with false registration of births.  10 pages, List 36. 

WALDAECK, Dr. C. File re his eccentric behaviour at Bendigo, 1881. 4 pages, List 2.

WALKER, Henry and CLEEVE, George, broke into the boatshed of C/E Grammar School at Albert Park lake in 1892, and did £150 damage to seven boats.  Dr. Ambrose J. WILSON, and A.S. WORKMAN, teachers, give evidence.  Reward offered and child SMITH, of 106 Napier St., South Melbourne receives some of it.  9 pages, List 12.

WALKER, Henry, attempted suicide in Melbourne in 1905.  Mother and sister Ellen Lawson Walker in Perth write and ask if it was Henry Lawson Walker, engineer; no. 10 pages, List 23.

WALKER, Horace, wrote from Omeo in 1896, complaining about local police.  He is Crown lands Bailiff there.  They report he is drinking heavily and his wife has taken out an order to keep him from hotels.  5 pages, List 35. 

WALKER, Horace, rescued from Yarra river after jumping in at night, in 1912.  Former surveyor in lands Dept., aged 75 years, claimed the reason was ‘disappointment in love’.  Police find he had been drinking, no charge laid.  4 pages, List 33. 

WALKER, Jean. Her brother in law Charles Edward Walker left his illegitimate child (born 1902) with her in Prahran, but hasn’t paid any maintenance for two years. She has four children of her own. He is now married and living in Paddington, but pretending the child is his nephew. 1916.

WALL, Thomas, Woolamin, pays H. KUGELMAN for herbal treatment in 1905, but delay in receiving same, so complains to police.  He has died when police respond.  7 pages, List 23.

WALLACE, Annie of Wahring near Nagambie, is found guilty of mistreating 13 yr old Annie PROSSER who had been left in her care by her father.  Her sister had previously been with her and died.  16 pages, List 4.

WALLACE, Harold Staunton, otherwise Heishel S. Wallace, 43 years, lately employed by GAUMONT PICTURE CO., in Melbourne.  Alexander Brooks HELLMZICH, manager, charges him with larceny as a servant in 1912.  He takes off with his wife Nita DART, 23 years, daughter of a Newcastle solicitor, and an American G.H. TWOMBLY, whose real name is LEED.  Photo of Wallace on file.They are believed to be heading to America.  34 pages, List 34. 

WALLACE, Robert. Writes from Carlton in 1887. His thirty year old daughter Mary is pregnant to her brother in law Charles THORPE, who tried to induce abortion.

WALLIS, Mrs. Eliza, admitted to Dr. Harcourt’s Private Retreat in 1875, at instance of three sons; later transferred to Bay View Asylum NSW.  Her sister Miss WOOTTEN, visited Australia in 1896 and arranged to have her released, but she was released early and Miss Wootten missed seeing her.  She asks police to help locate Eliza, as her sons, Alexander Robert and John William, won’t co-operate.  15 pages, List 36. 

WALLER, Ethel Neville, daughter of Ethel La Touche Waller.  T.V. ROUND writes from Windsor in 1902 requesting details of her death in 1901; no record.  7 pages, List 19.

WALSH, Mrs. A.  Wentworth Falls, NSW, wrote in 1906.  She was married to Harry BUSCH, who went under the name of CARTER, and was from Sebastopol Victoria.  He has deserted her.  6 pages, List 4.

WALSH, Thomas, J.P., farmer Yinnar. His wife gave birth to a stillborn child there in 1899 and he buried it on his property, near a child who died ten years previously. This was illegal and he was taken to court. 6 pages, List 2.

WALTERS, Alec, sought by Mr KRUCH, of Cobb & Co., Brisbane in 1896; he was also known as VANCE, was from Bendigo.  Police locate his mother, of the Gasworks Hotel Bendigo, she hasn’t seen him for some years.  5 pages, List 29. 

WARD, Amy Elizabeth. Gave birth to an illegitimate child Frederick Burnard Ward in 1895, father Thomas WILSON, a tent maker. Although he was ordered to pay maintenance, he was reluctant to do so. He had married, and offered to take the child and look after it, to which Amy agreed. His wife Eliza, sister of Susan FREEMAN, was not happy with the arrangement, and the child was found by police wandering in the street. Eliza and Thomas were charged with an offence, and the child was committed to the Neglected Children’s Department in 1898. 34 pages, List 2.

WARD, Frederick John, Caulfield, appointed to police force in 1912, but states he must reside locally as he has bought a house and has a family; police decline, and he is rejected.  2 pages, List 35. 

WARD, Lizzie. Living with Archibald CAMPBELL in Argyle Place Carlton in 1883. Gave birth to a stillborn child. Annie FOYNES and Annie O’CONNOR were present ‘all a drunken lot’.

WARDILL, RichardWilson.  Commits suicide in Yarra in 1873 after defrauding his employer.  Mrs. GARDINER, wife of Richmond ferryman is rewarded for her information in locating the body.  Letter from Victorian Sugar Co. on file.  33 pages, List 31.

WARKE, William Knox, assaulted and robbed by Thomas MASON in Melbourne in 1896.  Warke was formerly a clerk at Bendigo, now unemployed and needing financial assistance to stay in Melbourne for court case.  9 pages, List 30. 

WARNE, Thomas.  Bomb thrown at his house in Brunswick in 1928.  2 pages, List 4.

WARNECKE, Mr.  Fruiterer, St. Kilda.  A naturalised German, scared soldiers might attack him, 1916.  List 6.

WARNER, Walter Robertson, alias Thompson.  In 1896 seduced Amy Mary BONES, daughter of William Bones of Ballarat, then persuaded her to forge her father’s name on a cheque for over £300, and took the money.  Warner was married, a coachbuilder, 24-30 years old; photo (damaged) on file.   It appears he absconded; charges against her were dropped.  Large file.  List 32.

WARNER, William.  Deserted wife Elizabeth  and two small children at Darlingford c1902.  She has heard in 1905 that he has been sighted in Melbourne.  4 pages, List 11.

WARREN, Alfred.  Sought by mother Mrs. J. Knight of Coolgardie, 1896.  He was 17 yrs old; found.  8 pages, List 3.

WARREN, Richard.  Deserted wife in 1897, sighted in 1899 and search resumed; wife then at Beenac.  9 pages, List 8.

WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL. File re a Sunday Grand Sacred Recital held there in 1894 by Messrs Saunders & D’Ensem and company, and for which an entrance fee was charged, contrary to government regulations. Includes a flyer listing performers D’Arcy Irvine, Gunn, Charles Saunders, Syria Lamonte, Carrie Bilton, Dennis Holme and the acts they were performing. Photo of Saunders and D’Ensem on flyer. 17 pages.

WARSAW, Vernon, 1938 attempts to get stepdaughter Nancy AMOS, child of wife’s former husband Percy Amos, out of care of welfare department and into their care.  7 pages.

WASH, Weymouth George, murdered wife in West Melbourne in 1895.  5 pages, List 28.

WASHSMITH, Edgar, sought by Jessie RICHARDSON of Neutral Bay Sydney in 1912; he was formerly of Carlton. Found. 

WATERS, Thomas, charged with murder in 1898.  File re upkeep of children Lilian and George.  7 pages, List 21.

WATSON, Daisy, assaulted by unknown man, who attempted to rape her at Albert Park in 1895.  She is in domestic service, lives in South Melbourne.  Claimed jockey Chris BURNS was the offender, but refused to identify him when he was found by police.  6 pages, List 28.

WATSON, Lloyd.  Casterton, 1902; applies to join police force, is a returned soldier, 2 pages, List 12.

WATTERS, Mrs. Ellen, Richmond.  Sought in 1898 by G.W. GRAY of Sea Hill, Qld, son in law of her unnamed sister, who has not heard from her for sometime.  Found.  7 pages, List 19.

WATTERS, Mrs. Joseph, wrote from Petersham NSW in 1895 re her husband who is traveling with a magic lantern show; not found.  15 pages, List 25.

WATTS, Mrs.  Gave birth to stillborn twins in 1876 at Campbell Parade Richmond, who were buried in the backyard by her husband. File re removal of them to a cemetery. 7 pages, List 2.

WAYLAND, Thomas.  Writes from Adelaide in 1899 re his daughter Ellen (Nellie), 20 years, who went with EDWARDS & COOPER’s Variety Troupe.  She has not been heard of for some months, believed to be in Melbourne.  8 pages, List 17.

WEBB, Esther Jane.  Died at Turton Creek 1900; request to bury her there as difficult to get her to nearest cemetery at Foster. Attended by Mrs. Adelaide WRAIGHT.   2 pages, List 3.

WEBB FAMILY.  Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children ask for police report into the family in 1896.  Formerly of Brunswick, now living in Carlton, one of their children has died in the Children’s hospital.  Father’s name given as Henry and then as James.  Report states there were 5 children, and the father is ‘a sober man’ but in very poor circumstances.  5 pages, List 36. 

WEICHARDT, Miss.  Tea Rooms, St. Kilda, of German extraction, worried soldiers are going to attack, 1916.  List 6.

WEIR, Johnson.  Writes seeking police help in 1907.  Has lived with (Susan) Beatrice WATERS for 7 years.  She is really the wife of – SPREAFICO.  She has a four year old child to Weir.  He is an actor, and on his return from Sydney,she informed him that ‘she did not wish to live with me’ and has left him.  While he was away she had a miscarriage in hospital, and passed on her new lover as him, which upset him.  Two letters on file.  12 pages, List 15

WELCH, George, writes from Paragon Hotel, Helensburgh, NSW on behalf of his brother Tom Reader Welch.  His wife Mary Ann nee GARDNER has taken their 5 year old child and left.  They suspect she has gone to live with widower Joachim TESTER in Melbourne.  Informed it is not police business.  List 21.  CONNECTION FOUND

WELSH, Mahala Lily.  Gave birth to male child at Northcote in 1910, father was George James CLAUGHTON; she was 15 years old.  Her family previously lived in Corowa NSW.  She was under age, but as the offence was committed in NSW, no charge was laid.  Claim that her father got Claughton’s sister pregnant.  10 pages, List 33. 

WELLS, Thomas, hawker, Oakleigh, has not registered the births of his three children, Daniel, 5 years, Ivy, 3 years and Lily, 18 months, mother Agnes MILLER, nor had them vaccinated.  4 pages, List 28.

WELSFORD, George, seeks remission of sentence of 3 months gaol for assault of Mary CLARKE at Malmsbury in 1866; it is his first conviction.  3 pages, List 35.

WENIGERT, Mr. A.  His Riding Gallery in St. Kilda attacked and forced to close, 1916.  List 6.

WESSON, Harry Nun, complains of persecution in 1919; is a returned soldier who had a head wound.  Is committed to an asylum.  8  pages, List 22.

WEST, C., of Melbourne, wrote to Qld police in 1895, asking if Annie BARNES and Fred ST. CLAIR, an acrobat, are wanted there for larcency; no.  Melbourne police report he is a private detective seeking a reward.  List 28.

WEST, Kitty. Verbena Cottage Lt. Flinders St. Prostitute. Complaint about her, 1874

WEST, Richard.  Writes from Mornington in 1880, asking police to remove people from a disorderly house at the rear of his property in St. Kilda; police establish it is his daughter Mrs GRAY who is separated from her husband and drinking heavily.  10 pages, List 4.

WEST, Stephen Henry. Lance Corporal No. 2019A, returned invalid soldier, disappears in 1919. Father anxious about him. Photo in uniform on file. 9 pages.

WESTBURY, F.A.  Owes maintenance to his wife; found interstate, 1880.  5 pages, List 4.

WESTON, Mrs. Eva of Fremantle Western Australia, wrote in 1900 re her sister Hettie Maud Smith SAWER; in 1898 she was employed by a Mrs. SHARPE of Newmarket.  She often used the surname Smith. Not found. 18 pages, List 3.

WESTON, Thomas, wrote from Yarragon in 1895 to local M.P. re his neighbours the GILL family.  Letter is forwarded on to police who report that Mrs. Isabella and her daughter have been convicted of drunkenness.  9 pages, List 29. 

WHELAN, Finlay of Langi Willi.  Applied to join police force in 1905 as rough rider, had worked for 14 years for George Russell.  1 page, List 2.

WHIFFEN FAMILY. Poisoned, 1896. Father Edward had an affair with Mrs. BRAUN, who was separated from her husband.

WHITBURN, Arthur, left his home in Paynesville in 1912 and went to stay with his brother in law William T. SHAWCROSS in 1912.  His wife had died 18 months beforehand, leaving him with 4 children.  He attempted suicide and was taken to hospital.  Shawcross asks to be able to take him back to his home, and this is agreed too.  No prosecution for attempted suicide.  7 pages, List 34. 

WHITE, Albert, Isaac LIMBERG, Frederick CARMICHAEL, James ARDEN and Daniel CORTWINE, Aborigines at Condah Mission Station, involved in store robbery in 1895.  Report on case, including statements, 20 pages, List 25.

WHITE, Alexander, sought by father G.W. of Fitzroy in 1896; was in Wyalong NSW.  Found.  5 pages, List 36. 

WHITE, Charles, Pitt St., Sydney, wrote in 1902 asking details of Supt. HARE and Constable FITZPATRICK who were involved with the Kelly Gang.  He is writing an “historiograph sketch of the bushranging days”.  1 page, List 16.

WHITE, Daniel.  Lake Wangoom via Warrnambool, 1898.  Was called up for inspection with a view to joining force, but was in London as one of the Mounted Rifles at Queen Victoria’s jubilee; asks another change to join.  2 pages, List 7.

WHITE, George. Charged with stealing pigeons from Cornelius MANNERING of Bendigo in 1899; just under fourteen years old, but already convicted of petty crimes three times. George TONZI also charged. Bench orders a birching, but local police constable John J. KELLY refuses and is charged with disobeying an order. 22 pages, List 2.

WHITE HART HOTEL. Opposite Parliament house. Report on three fires there, 1906. Includes list of employees.

WHITE, J.T.W.,  Cambrai Brighton, complains in 1920 about prosecution of his 10 year old son Clive,  Stanley ADDISON, 11 years and Colin Addison, 9 years for stealing timber.  7 pages, List 24.

WHITE, Margaret Mary Teresa, gave birth to female child at Lancefield, when aged 16 yrs.  She was the daughter of Jessie and Henry; her birth certificate on file. Charged James QUINLAN of Springfield, c30 yrs, single, with carnal knowledge, then withdrew claim; police suggest he bribed her mother to drop case. Michael Quinlan, publican, Kilmore, seems to be a relative.  He was defended by GAUNSON, 1900. 23 pages.

WHITE, Richard.  Baker, left his wife and four children – Horace (b.1907), Thomas (b.1908), Nancy (b.1910) and Laurence (b.1912) destitute.  Children were made Wards of the State in 1919.  6 pages, List 3.

WHITE, Ruby, 5 years old, indecently assaulted by John DOYLE at Auburn in 1895, witnesses brother Leonard White, 8 years and Eva EMERY, 8 years.  Mother Mary Ellen reports to police, but insufficient evidence and case is dismissed.  10 pages, List 29.   

WHITE, W., Dover Road, Williamstown, wrote in 1896, asking to be placed on the Jurors’ list; his premises too far away.  His business card on file, shows he was formerly in ship and boat building, now shipwright, surveyor and naval architect.  8 pages, List 36. 

WHITEHOUSE, William. File re his efforts to retrieve his stepson William THOMAS, licensed out to Daniel BARTROP, from the Industrial Schools Department, 1881. 5 pages, List 2.

WHITING, Frederick Samuel. Sought by Charles SLADEN on behalf of his wife. Formerly of Rokewood, and of unsound mind. Files covers 1866-1877.

WHITTLE, Sydney Thomas. Found guilty of obscene exposure [masturbated] in the window of Freemasons Hotel Beach St., Port Melbourne, [owned by his aunt] in 1916. He was brought out from England by George CHIRNSIDE as his valet, left there two weeks prior, and was going to a position as valet to Sir Harry BARRON, Governor of Western Australia, who cancelled it.

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WIFFEN, Henry. Bigamist. Married Alice FRITH 1902, deserted her c1914, then married Henrietta CAREY in 1916. Enlisted in AIF, returned wounded and died in hospital, so charge dropped. 

WIGNELL, William John, wrote from Eldersle, Camden NSW in 1896 re joining Vic. police.  He was 27 years old, married, wife from Victoria.  Had lost money in farming.  3 pages, List 29. 

WILKINSON, Richard. Applied to join the police force in 1882, by writing to the Chief Secretary, and enclosing a petition in support from locals. Photo of him in the uniform of the Castlemaine Volunteers is on file. VPRS 3991 Unit 1371 File 82/W11314. [Thanks to Jenny Carter for this reference. Wilkinson was unsuccessful in his application.]

WILKINSON, Miss Rose, of Broken Hill South, sought details of Mrs. Alfred KIRK, nee Elizabeth GIBSON.  Rose married Kirk in 1901 and found he was previously married in 1897 in Bendigo to her.  Found.  9 pages, List 4.

WILLIAMS, Mr. A., tobacconist, Wagga Wagga NSW, wrote in 1896 complaining that he paid G. GILLIAM of Chapel St., Prahran to send him a ferret and it has not arrived.  10 pages, List 29.  

WILLIAMS, James S. Sought by wife K. Williams in Sydney in 1899; his sister Mrs. Sarah CAULFIELD in Lancefield may know where he is. She is going to charge him with desertion. Not found. 6 pages, List 2.

WILLIAMS, Hartley, Supreme Court, writes in 1898 asking police help to stop men coming into his property at Malvern and stealing fruit from his trees.  2 pages, List 21.

WILLIAMS, John.  Anonymous letter of 1908 criticizes his sons William, formerly in postal department, and Ishmael, in railway department, for fleecing their father of his money and leaving him destitute.  Another son Alfred is also in the railway department, and a married sister lives in Perth W.A.  The father is living ‘in a tenament in Chewton’ and hard up.  3 pages, List 4.

WILLIAMSON, W.J.  Writes from Sandon in 1897, re his application to join the force.  1 page, List 6.

WILLIS, -. Ex constable. Correspondence in 1901 re maintenance of his children Marion, Ethel, Susan and Eileen at Convent of Good Shepherd, and Francis John who was with Mrs. WEIGHTMAN of Collingwood. 13 Pages, List 2.

WILSON, Angus, wrote from Lithgow NSW in 1912, re his father Allen, born near Inverness Scotland, arrived Melbourne 1883; left NSW railways 5 years prior, going on land in Victoria with brother James and John, and not heard from since.  Not found.  7 pages, List 35. 

WILSON, Daisy, wrote in 1896, asking confidential enquiries as to whether her brother in law Henry SOULE was still at Chiltern.  Local police report rumour she is pregnant to him.  4 pages, List 36. 

WILSON, Ellen Frances. Maggie O’CONNOR of Clifton Hill writes in 1899 regarding this child. Police find she and her father F.W. Wilson left Garfield 18 months previously and can’t be found. Maggie visits Ellen’s mother ‘in the Asylum’. 11 pages, List 2.

WILSON, Leslie William, shot his daughter Dorothy Jean, then himself in 1919.  He was a returned soldier.  Copy of evidence to be tendered at inquest; witnesses Patience Jane BENTLEY, George Harry HUNTER, Hubert Clive BENTLEY, Herbert BENTLEY, Evelyn Maud WILSON, Fanny Lavinia WILSON, Bertha Helen LEES, Leslie Tinsley DANIELS.  19 pages, List 31. 

WILSON, Mrs. Mary Ann, Bushford near Woodford, wrote in 1912 asking what to do regarding a woman who had given a false name on marriage.  Local police report she is referring to Winifred Paul McLAREN, illegitimate daughter of Agnes, who was born at the house of Mrs. Grace DAVEY and raised by her and called her mother.  Winifred had recently married George McDONALD and given her surname as Davey.  Police decide not to charge her with any offence.  Local police also comment on Wilson, ‘a very undesirable character’ who lived apart from her husband and had 3 children to Robert  NICOL of Rose Hill, Grasmere.  When he announced his engagement to Miss TOZER, Wilson took the 3 children to his house.  He subsequently shot himself.  Wilson’s letter is in pencil and very faint.  4 pages, List 35.

WILSON, Thomas and SLATER, Henry, put on trial for shooting with intent to murder Constable Archibald COOPER who found them attempting to rob grocer T. MITCHELL’s shop in Fitzroy in 1919.  Various sets of fingerprints on file, c50 pages, some duplicates, List 27.

WIMPOLE, Mrs.  George Hotel St., asks police protection as she has several Germans working for her and has heard soldiers might attack, 1916.  List 6.

WINTERS, Henry Claud and Stanley Laurence. Showmen. Henry and his wife leave their children with Mrs. LEWIS of Collingwood in 1890, agreeing to send money for their keep, but fail to do so. 1891.

WITHERS, B., wrote strange letter from Coreen NSW in 1906, asking police to get his brother John in Footscray to stop hounding him; has had to leave Melbourne because of it.  Police interview John who says he has been acting strangely for years.  4 pages, List 31. 

WITTENBERG, Henry.  Reported death of his 14 day old child at Newtown, Geelong, in 1899.  6 pages, List 17.

WITTGENSTEIN, William F., sought by Mrs. MA. MAY, Newtown, Sydney, his mother in law, in 1895.  Her eldest daughter eloped with him from Rockhampton, and since her death c1884 they have looked after her two children; he has never paid anything for their keep.  Found, married with children.  7 pages, List 26.

WOOD, Helen, wrote from Newcastle NSW in 1896 re her husband Thomas, who left her and their 2 sons.  Not found.  16 pages, List 29 

WOOD, John Wallace.  Grocer, 313 Victoria St., West Melbourne.  Report on fire there in 1898.  Employee Robert SOMERVILLE and married woman Catherine MORRISON there.  2 pages, List 18.

WOOD, Priscilla.  Died suddenly at Geelong in 1899; report on.  5 pages, List 8.

WOODWARD, A.M. wrote from Caulfield in 1895 re her uncles George BLOODWORTH who left England in 1847 and Frank BLOODWORTH who left in 1850.  They would be 67 and 58 years old now.  Not traced.  6 pages, List 29. 

WOOD BEILBY, John.  Complains in 1894 that Catherine LOWSBY, 15yr old, he took in, refuses to work as a servant unless paid, and is unskilled.  He wishes to return her to her father William in Melbourne, but he can’t be found.  12 pages, List 3.  [See also his application for government employment on the Applications web page.]

WOOD BEILBY, John. Living in Beechworth, 1898. Had been there fourteen years. Police report he is eccentric, keeps indecent pictures, has a high turnover of women housekeepers. He is 80 years old.

WOOLSTON, Thomas.  Sought by his mother in Richmond, in 1906.  He left there in 1901 with the RULE family, would be c25yrs of age. Police report the family are “all slightly mad”, drink and quarrel among themselves.  9 pages, List 4.

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WRAGGE, Arthur Darwin. Wife Elizabeth writes from Rockhampton in 1901, seeking details, but he is not found.

WREN, John. Number of files on his illegal Collingwood tote, 1894. Details monies spent getting evidence against the tote, 1897. Re prosecution for running tote, 1898.

WREN, John.  Assaulted at election meeting in 1907; William Bell JACKSON, ‘an old man’ is identified as assailant, but no charge laid.  4 pages, List 15.  See also entry for SWINBURNE, George.

WRIGHT, Charles, Superintendent of Police, Brighton, Tasmania, wrote two letters regarding his son Richard Andrew joining the Victorian police force.  4 pages, List 31. 

WRIGHT, Finlay.  Wrote from Sydney in 1898 seeking his brother James’s possessions.  States that he suicided in Victoria in 1870, was a Clerk of Petty Sessions, former army captain, owned land etc.  Police find that no one of that name was ever a CPS, and that one who suicided was called Walter Gavin Wright.  6 pages, List 7.

WRIGHT, Henry. Born Fitzroy, married Mary Jane MARSH in Melbourne 1898, giving parents as James and Mary nee WILLIAMS; subsequently found to have previously married Caroline FERNE in 1895 using the name Henry Albert JONES, with Emma Wright as his mother. No prosecution as first wife is in New Zealand and minister is overseas, so no witnesses. Second wife returned to her mother after he bashed her.  Copies of two marriage certificates on file.  14 pages.

WROE, John. 1863 report on the activities of the Wroeits, a religious group.

WYMER, George.  Tenders for various repairs to Tylden police station, 1864, 8 pages, List 14.

WYNDHAM SHIRE.  Shire Secretary forwards complaint from local residents William OUTEN, Thomas GIEVE, G. ROBINS, A. ORR and A. HANSEN regarding the cremation of an Indian (name given as MILA RAM, 16 years old, from the Punjab, died in hospital) on a local Shire road.  Police report that the cremation was organized by Mr. ISSARD of La Trobe St Melbourne, who had arranged similar events at Sandringham.  The van which delivered the body was driven by Frederick A. MIDDLETON.  5 pages, List 30.

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YATES, Charles H., wrote from Darlinghurst in 1912, asking police to collect wages due to him from WHITELAWS in Flinders St.  NSW police report he has been arrested for wife desertion.  Whitelaws state he owes them money for damaging property.  6 pages, List 35.

YATES/YEATES, Thomas.  Petition for remission of sentence of 3 months imprisonment, 1865; is 64yrs old, had his hand shot off 10 yrs ago; signs with an X.  4 pages, List 3.

YEUNGROON EAST STATE SCHOOL, near Charlton.  Teacher Miss FLOWERS subjected to harassment by unknown person in 1895, who attempted to burn down the school, sent insulting poem, forged a transfer application and forged resident petition.  The school is on the land of EDYVEAN family; she boards with EDWARDS family.  Letter from William HILLIARD on file.  Offender not found. 8 pages, List 28.

YOUNG, Albert.  Sought by Govt. Statist, 1897.  Has left his wife Lily and daughter; was a traveller for Singer sewing machines, c26 years old, family in New Zealand.  4 pages, List 6.

YOUNG, Elizabeth Harriet Hester. Married Charles James RICH at Fitzroy in 1909; he claimed to be a widower, but she has found out his first wife Martha Elizabeth CROUCH is still alive. Both marriage certificates on file. 7 pages.

YOUNG, Sarah, gave birth to a male child who died at Dry Creek near Bonnie Doon, in 1895.  Mother Charlotte is the wife of Lee Young, licensee of the Diggers Rest Hotel.  Sarah is 17 years old. Neighbour Elizabeth KRUSE/KHRUSE, wife of Adolph is a witness.  Inquest file and discussion re charging her with infanticide.  15 pages, List 28.

ZAGARI, Tony.  Bomb thrown at the house he occupied with Antonio BARBARO and Vincent SASSONI, in 1928.  4 pages, List 4.

ZEHNDER, Charles.  Swiss Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1904 seeking information about him.  Not found.  11 pages, List 10.

ZERNA, Rosie Annie.  Gave birth to child Percy at Women’s hospital in 1912l, only 15 years old; suspected father of child named, 1912.  List 15.

ZIGI, Angelo.  Italian Consul in Melbourne sought details about him in 1877.  7 pages, List 5.

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FAIR, Mrs. Mary nee CAUL, occupier of Coffee Palace Yarrawonga in 1896.  Premises caught fire, servant Isabella WATSON raised alarm; police have suspicions it was deliberate. 13 pages, List 30.

FAIR, Minnie, Toorak.  Wrote re her husband who went to the U.S. and divorced her.  She has 2 children and needs assistance.  2 pages, List 18.

FAIRBURN, Harry, elderly, found in destitute condition in Mansfield in 1898, local Nelson PETERS paid to take care of him for 4 weeks, but he dies.  Claimed to have had a brother James in Sydney.  Police there find James’s widow Charlotte Lindsay Fairburn, but she says man is imposter, Harry died years ago.  Police confirm that’s who he was.  16 pages, List 21.

FAIRS, David.  Father Eric Newton Fairs sentenced to gaol in Adelaide, gave his son David to a woman, (a prostitute) who in turn gave him to a Mrs. BUCHANAN of South Yarra, to look after, and subsequently married – SCARLETT, and now, 1938, claimed David back.  Police ascertain that the child’s mother is known as Sybil O’NEILL, and that she and the father were divorced.  David sent to father.  5 pages, List 2.

FALL, John, of Meerlieu near Stratford. File re suspected poisoning of family and ill feeling between them and neighbour John McCamey. 28 pages.

FARMER, G.  Employed briefly by detective department as a ‘special’ in 1865, but found not suitable for permanent employment.  4 pages, List 4.

FARRAN, Mrs. A.V., Ballarat, writes in 1895; her husband is an ex constable who has had little work.  She asks for his re-instatement; refused.  9 pages, List 28.

FARRELL, John.  His sister Mrs. BURKE of South Yarra wrote in 1895, asking if the person who died in Sydney as a result of skylarking is her brother; response states it was not him, he is still working in newspaper office there.  16 pages, List 28.

‘FEDERAL’ SHIPWRECK. Very large file re disposal of bodies etc. 1901.

FEIGLIN, Moses, of Shepparton, wrote in 1919 re his son Abraham’s failure to report under the Aliens Act.  4 pages, List 3.

FENTON, Jane, left husband Michael in Perth in 1896, taking 5 year old son with her.  Was a noted horsewoman, believed to have gone to uncle in Geelong, but located elsewhere.  8 pages, List 14.

FENTON, John William, sought by J.T. PETTETT of Melbourne in 1895, who writes on behalf of himself and other relatives.  Left Melbourne c13 months ago for Western Australia, worked a mine with Henry RICE, Lawrence DEVITT and Ernest LINSAY, some of whom were old friends.  Quotes report in Avoca newspaper.  Fenton is 38 years, born Victoria.  Not found.  14 pages, List 26.

FERGUSON, Bella. Murdered child; investigation into her background, 1899.

FERRIS, David. Fined for disloyal remarks, 1915; resigned from Benalla Shire Council.

FIELD, Dora, foundling, found on doorstep of Mrs. FORBES of Albert Park in 1912 and given this name.  2 pages, List 33. 

‘FIJI’ WRECK at Moonlight Head, 1891. File re burial expenses etc.

FINLAY, Samuel, wrote from Foster in 1894, complaining that his 18 year old son Samuel was charged with shooting at birds, while his companion John JONESs was not charged, because he is the son of the Shire President. Report on claim.  4 pages, List 24.

FITZGERALD, Thomas Augustine.  Sought by mother Mrs. A. ALCHIN of McPhail, Dubbo, NSW in 1902.  He was working for a contractor named WALDRON.  Traced through various country areas.  10 pages, List 19.

FITZPATRICK, Alexander. Owes two years’ maintenance on McKAY child, 1879. Second file: George REEVES, Tungamah writes 1883 re his paying attention to his sister.

FITZPATRICK, Mrs. G. of Bathurst NSW, wrote in 1918 re Daniel DUSTING and his family.  Not found.  4 pages, List 3.

FITZSIMMONS, Henry, committed to asylum after damaging church property with a knife in 1870.  6 pages, List 30. 

FLAGSTAFF GARDENS. Report re vandalism in, broken statues, 1875.

FLEMING, -. Unemployment agitator, report re his presence at concert for Duke, 1901.

FLEURY, Achille & Co., Criterion Hotel, Ballarat, wrote to government in 1860, asking if a proposed play was legal entertainment; copy of script on file.  List 27.

FLEXMORE, Ronald. Fifteen year old son of Alfred, took money and disappeared in 1919. File covers search for him and includes a photo. 18 pages.  CONNECTION FOUND.

FLEXMORE-CONLIFFE, Frederick Charles.  Wife writes from Kalgoorlie in 1906; he left her and child in Perth 3 years ago and went to Melbourne to obtain work, but has sent little money.  Is a scenic painter, formerly employed at the Wax Works in Bourke Street.  Found.  List 24.  CONNECTION FOUND.

FLOOD, Nellie, Ward of the State, 1900. Living at Echuca when charged with setting fire to haystack of Mrs. Annie MASLEN with whom she was living. Makes claim again Constable George FAULKNER of Echuca which is investigated and disproved; taken to Good Shepherd Convert. 30 pages, List 2.

FLOWER, Albert C.  A child living with Mrs. Elizabeth REICHEL/RIGHTELL in Fitzroy in 1899, neighbours report her cruelty to Society for Prevention of Cruelty who ask police to investigate.  Mother of child has remarried to Thomas TANGYE and is now living in NSW.  26 pages, List 17.

FLOWERS, Nellie.  File re her adoption from the Infant Asylum by Mr and Mrs. Fred SHOLER, subsequent complaint about Mrs Sholer being a prostitute, removal of Nellie and placement with Mrs. E. MOLONEY.  Nellie was 7 in 1894.  41 pages, List 13.

FLYNN, Thomas, publican at Beveridge in 1866, complains to police of sly grog sellers, 6 pages, List 14.

FOGG, R., wrote from Albert Park in 1904, asking police to help get his sister Dorothy away from her father who was neglecting her.  Police can’t interfere; file gives background.  5 pages, List 10.

FOLKS, William.  Query in 1902 whether he can be charged with an offence as he also uses the name LINDSAY.  He is illegitimate, his mother subsequently married Lindsay.  7 pages, List 16.

FORD/FOORD, George.  Wife Ann of Carlton fears he has deserted her, 1869.  He is Cornish, 44 yrs old, they have two children, she is destitute and has breast cancer.  10 pages, List 4.

FORTESCUE, Arthur H., wrote from East Charlton in 1903, applying to become a sly grog detective.  4 pages, List 19.

FORTUNE, Thomas. Charged with vagrancy 1914, born Victoria c1855, widower, given room in private home in Carlton by Elizabeth HALL.

FOSS, Alice, writes from Gunnedah NSW in 1900.  Husband Thomas, former policeman at Balranald, supposedly left Melbourne for home, but she’s heard nothing for some months.  Not found.  10 pages, List 22.

FOSTER, Mrs. Elizabeth, Dandenong State Forest, asks for help in 1896.  She has 2 children of her own and 4 grandchildren, 12, 10, 8 and 6, children of Abel KAY, to maintain and can’t find food for them.   Police report she has a house and land near the Mitcham Railway Station and a shop and cottages in Collingwood let to Jack WREN for a tote.  16 pages, List 36. 

FOSTER, Mary, asks in 1896 if the Foster who is on trial for fraud in Sydney is her husband Thomas.  They have been married for 21 years, were in North Qld for 4 years when he suggested she go ahead to Melbourne and he would join her, but he never did.  She is 55 and ‘getting up in years’ and needs support.  Not him.  5 pages, List 37. 

FOSTER, William.  His unnamed wife in Brisbane Hospital writes to police in 1904, wanting him to support her as she is leaving there shortly.  He was living in South Melbourne.  Police find he died that year, but beforehand declined to help her because she had left him 11 years previously.  7 pages, List 10

FRANCIS, John. A lunatic. File re removing his effects to the Kerang police station, and unpaid account of John O’HEARN, 1880. 7 pages, List 2.

FRASER, George James, Kookynie, W. Aust., wrote in 1905 re father’s Will, has not received his share; Joseph REWCASTLE is executor, interviewed.  8 pages, List 23.

FRASER, Katherine. Shot her husband Dr. Paul Fraser, 1899.

FREDERICKSON, Mrs. Catherine of Richmond. Applied to run a travelling show in 1895; ’she is a lady boxer, girls are high kickers and songsters, men heavyweight lifters and sword swallowers’.

FREEDOX, John, sought by solicitor in Sydney in 1895; had been in Tasmania, formerly in Salvation Army, now living with Mrs. MOOD.  Found in gaol.  8 pages, List 25.

FREEMAN, H. of Sydney, wrote in 1917, seeking details of Albert BUCKLEY, a former Melbourne abortionist.  Included physical details and a pencilled sketch.  7 pages, List 3.

FREES, Mrs. Boarding House Keeper, Melbourne, wrote in 1896 re Robert and Rachel Ida THOMAS and their two chilldren Augustus and Maude had come to stay with her the previous year.  Both parents left, promising to pay for children’s care, but had never done so.    Rachel Thomas had previously kept a hotel in Perth WA; her first marriage was to HAZEL, a hotelkeeper in Qld.  Couple found in Sydney, impoverished, and Maud sent to them.  14 pages, List 36. 

FREESTONE, Mrs. Ellen, Maryborough, 1895, submits account for looking after VENNELL children while mother on trial for murder.  22 pages, List 25.  See also VENNELL entry for another file on this case.

FRENCH ISLAND PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.  Complain to police in 1915 about Miss Edith LOWE of Northcote, who arranged two concerts there in aid of the Red Cross, but has refused to hand over the proceeds to them.  15 pages, some in pencil.  List 2.

FRESHWATER CREEK.  Fire destroyed property, formerly a hotel, now a house rented by Mr. BUCKLEY who had just left.  Property owned by Mrs. Catherine SKINNER.  Insurance company suspect foul play, ask report.  36 pages, List 30.

FRIEND, George H. Secretary of Post Office and Telegraph Department Annual Road Race organisation in 1899. Asks police department to reconsider their ban on bike road races as the event has already been organised; department agrees. Poster advertising race on file. 5 pages, List 2.

FURLONG, Mary Cecilia, rang away from her home in Brighton in 1894, aged 16 years.  Father William R., professor of music, takes out warrant and charges her with vagrancy.  Anonymous letters claim she was ill-treated by step-mother MACKAY nee DOUGLAS.  In 1896 police interview neighbour Mrs ANDERSON and others who confirm claim.  Suspicion that she may have been murdered and house and grounds searched, but nothing found.  Cousin Mrs. Thomas CHAPLIN receives letter from her; various other relatives are interviewed, but no trace.  Brothers were William and Frank.  Stepmother’s claims to having been ’in society’ in Queensland disproved.   Not found.  Faded photo of Mary on file.  See instructions re how to order copy of a photo.   Very large file, List 37

FYANS, Foster. A remittance man, left wife 26 years ago, missing and believed dead, but found, 1906.

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GAFFNEY, Philip, deserted wife Johanna and 6 children in Brunswick in 1881; Irish, brickmaker, 32 years, sister at Yabba Yabba near Shepparton.  In 1897 she asks police if Terence Philip Gaffney is him; no.  9 pages, List 20

GALE, Samuel. Married Hannah MURPHY in Cork Ireland in 1872 as GEALE; married Belinda LOFT in Melbourne in 1885. Bigamist.

GALLAGHER, George, Singleton NSW wrote in 1904, detailing his troubles and asking police for help to find his wife Ernestina and their seven children.  Police find she is in gaol and the children in the Industrial Schools.  6 pages, List 11.

GALLAGHER, Kenneth Percival.  Someone, possibly his parents, (letter not on file) enquired for him in 1900.  Letter on file confirms he jumped overboard from the New Guinea while working his passage; had a brother in South Africa.  Letter from E. EDWARDS of Fernbank Gippsland on file, cousin Harry CORKE interviewed.  14 pages, List 22.  See also Missing Friend entry.

GALLERY, Francis.  Wrote from Melbourne in 1914, complaining about local police harassment since 1909.  In that year Patrick JOYCE attempted a robbery nearby, and was shot by police.  Police report he has a drinking problem. 7 pages, List 3.

GALLOP, George.  Wrote from Colac in 1904, offering police free samples of his medicinal oil for treatment of sore feet.  List 16.

‘GAMBIER’ SHIPWRECK, 1891. Body identified by son as Mrs. TREWENACK and sent to Adelaide, but daughters say it is not her. Then believed to be wife of Joseph BAKER of Broken Hill, but he says she’s really the wife of Albert DAVIDSON, butcher of Redfern.

GANNAWAY, James Frank., former clergyman, arrested in 1895 for incest on daughter Alice Emily at Nunawading.  Her seven children by him were all taken into care.  Medical bill for childbirth disputed by police department.  27 pages, List 31. 

GARBUTT, John and family, of South Melbourne.  Suspected poisoning of, 1894.  6 pages, List 13.

GARRICK, Mrs. Teresa, died in Fitzroy in 1896; body exhumed as police suspect an abortion; mother Mrs. Ellen HENDY says she had a stillborn child.  21 pages, List 131. 

GARRIGUES, Benoit Andre, died Tarnagulla 1875.  French Consul in Melbourne asks details re cause of death, will etc., in 1898.  Detailed report provided.  4 pages, List 19.

GARSDEN, W.  Wrote from Northam, W.A. in 1900, asking police to try and find his watch, lost when arrived in Melbourne from U.K. and drunk.  3 pages,  List 14.

GARTH, Murray.  Complicated story involving Ida HYAMS (divorcee) who went into partnership with him in Garth Trading Co, but they had a falling out.  In 1931 he was tied up and assaulted by Frank ROBERTS, her gardener, (lived in Camberwell) and Albert EASTWOOD, her driver, (lived at Port Melbourne).  Large file, List 4.

GARVEY, Bridget. Gave birth to illegitimate child 1894; charged with false registration and abandoning it. Two files.

GASCOIGNE, Captain James.  Believed to have died in Torres Straits shipwreck in 1869.  Widow Harriet requests any papers etc. found be given to her.  Query re case from Brisbane.  She is second wife, first wife was Sarah.  5 pages, List 4.

GAS INDUSTRY STRIKE, 1920. Large file re police used, complaints re filthy conditions in canteen etc.

GASPERO, Matteo.  Admitted to Kew Asylum in 1914.  Brother Jins wrote from Currawarra NSW, asking details.  8 pages, List 32.   

GATELY, Mary Ann, licensee of the Gelantipy Hotel, Buchan, charged with licensing offence in 1895.  Brother Thomas COX.  12 pages, including newspaper cuttings, List 28.

GATENBY, J.W. of Clifton Hill, wrote in 1906.  He had been assaulted by larrikins.  Police report that his 40 year old son, who is ‘not in his proper state of mind’ had attacked them first.  10 pages, List 4.

GAUDION, John.  Shot by 22 year old Arthur LAMBLE near Healesville in 1901; Gaudion’s wife was Clara.  41 pages, some difficult to read. List 4.

GAUNT, T. Watchmaker, Bourke St., complains of musicians busking on footpath, 1880.  5 pages, List 4.

GAUSLAND, Caroline, wrote from Port Adelaide in 1912, asking if man who shot himself in Melbourne was her husband Neil HANSEN.  She has not lived with him for over 12 years.  He uses different names but right one was Christian Enval Endresen Gausland Neil.  Police reply it is not her husband.  4 pages, List 33. 

GAVIN DUFFY, J., solicitor, asks in 1905 that Eugene HERLIHY be admitted to force although a ‘trifle too short’; refused.  2 pages, List 23.

GAY, William, married M.M. MURPHY in New Zealand in 1876.  The pair came to Victoria.  In 1887 he was offered a government position in Hamilton; she refused to go there and they have been separated ever since.  In 1894 he is shire engineer at Stratford and alleges she committed bigamy with David BOYDON in 1890.  4 pages, List 24.

GAYNOR, E.J., ex constable No. 4104, seeks readmission to the force in 1895.  He resigned in 1889 to help father who had been persuaded to buy the CREMEAN HOTEL in Swan St., Richmond, and found the manager a drunk and a gambler.  2 pages, List 29.

GAZE, Edwin Thomas, Kew.  Attempted suicide in 1903, recovered.  Family requests to be kept from newspapers.  Police intend to charge, but Chief Secretary instructs them not to do so.  5 pages, List 19.

GEARY, Patrick. Hanged for murder. Mary KENNEDY of Fitzroy claims body, claiming he is her brother. No truth in her claim.

GEDDES, Margaret.  Murdered at Shepparton in 1898.  Large file.  List 22.

GENDLE, Ada A.  Wrote from Stanmore NSW in 1906 re a Mr Gendle who left England many years ago, would now be 6-70 years.  Her late husband was trying to find him, possibly a relative.  James GENDALL found, but says he is not the person sought.  13 pages, List 14.

GEOGHEGAN, Kate, sought by mother Mrs. Catherine, Deniliquin NSW in 1896, last heard of in Geelong.  Not found.  11 pages, List 33.

GEORGE, Elizabeth Jane and Edward, living at Ross’s Creek, Woods Point in 1906.  She writes objecting to a prohibition order placed on them by local constable.  Report states their children are neglected and ill fed as they spend money on drink.  7 pages, List 26.

GEPHART, Mrs.  Wrote from Daylesford in 1893 re newspaper report of child Emil Claud WILLIMOFF adopted by claimant of Robert RAND estate in NSW, now charged with fraud. She thinks it is her grandson, abandoned by his musician father, whose mother is dead.  Background of child and claimant given.  Warning: this file could be quite distressing to family members.  14 pages, List 25.

GIBBONS, Dr., Sydney, published a 6 page booklet on nervous diseases and cures in 1896.  Mrs. HEADEN of Carlsruhe forwards a copy to the Chief Commissioner, asking for legal action; local school children found copies strewn around.  Locals interviewed include WEST family, SKIDMORE and school teacher Mr. WORTHINGTON.  12 pages, List 36. 

GIBSON, Edward. Attempted suicide at Northcote in 1918; wife Rose Ann. 7 pages.

GIBSON, Henry, sought by son Alfred of Flinders St. in 1898.  He was a cabinet maker, left his wife in Adelaide; she is now dead and is his other son.  Not found.  14 pages, List 21.

GIBSON, Mrs. Mary Jane.  File re a fire in a house occupied by her in St. Kilda in 1865.  Her proper name was DUNDEN, and police and insurance company suspect the fire was deliberately lit.  12 pages, List 4.

GILBERT, Ada, 15 years old in  1898, gives birth to illegitimate child at Epping; is in service to Edward TOUBURN and wife, who adopt it.  Police suspect he is father.  10 pages, List 21.

GILES, Thomas.  Died suddenly at the Family Hotel, Portartlington in 1899.  Report on; brother took body for burial.  3 pages, List 17.

GILMORE, Hubert S.  A Ward of State in South Australia, he is sent from there to Mrs. Sarah CURRAN in Sydney, via Melbourne.  8 pages, List 4.

GLANS, John, died Broadmeadows 1895, a Swede.  File re burial and sale of property.  24 pages, List 27.

GLASS, C.E.  Manager of Vic. Labor Institute, 1877.  Several letters from him and one from his clerk J.O. PENSON regarding the claim by William ALFREY that they had taken his money and sent him to J.B. ENDERS at Trentham for work, but there was none; he demands a refund.  Patrick DUNN mentioned as being employed at Enders, and several employment forms on file.  17 pages, List 5.

‘GLENELG’ SHIPWRECK. Large file, 1900.

GLEESON, Catherine May.  Investigations regarding false information on a birth certificate in 1896; original enquiry not on file.  She was living with James Gleeson, brother of her late husband at Jumbunna, Gippsland, but the pair returned to N.S.W.  Not found and presumably certificate not altered.  11 pages, List 37. 

GLEESON, William.  Wife M. writes from Canterbury, Sydney NSW in 1898 that he has left her and gone to Melbourne ‘a woman has been the cause of it’.  9 pages, List 16.

GLOSTER, Fanny Maud. Sued Horton HOLDER, merchant and importer, for maintenance for two children, Gladys and Leslie, 1896.

GLOVER, Samuel, son of late Samuel Edmund Glover, theatrical manager, who died in Scotland in 1860, sought by solicitors re estate in 1898; his mother has died.  Police find he is dead and his widow remarried to George ROPER.  9 pages, List 22.

GLUCK, Charles. Murdered Hugh Lavery at Beulah, 1900.

GOBBI, Domenico.  Wrote from Day Dawn W. Aust., in 1902 re his under Gulian GOBBI, greengrocer.  6 pages, List 18.

GODDARD, Mrs. Walter, nee Nora FLYNN of Co. Limerick Ireland, sought by sister Katie in 1904; arrived Melbourne c1884.  7 pages, List 8.

GODENZI, Ellen Sinclair, 7 years old, daughter of Eliza,  indecently assaulted at Murrumbeena in 1912.  Was playing with friends Ethel Haines, Jack BOX, Edie VIVASH and Robbie HILL when approached by unknown male and given a farthing, (which is on file) to accompany him.  13 pages, List  33.   

GODFREY, Ida. File re her actions in 1900; a Ward of the C/E Home for Children, Middle Brighton, she left her employer and lived with Thomas JEANS. She was then 17 years old, he 19 years old.

GOGGINS, Mrs.  Gipps St., East Melbourne, Applies for financial assistance in 1874, husband is surveyor.  Unflattering report.  5 pages, List 31.

GOODSIR, Mrs. Anne. A widow in poor circumstances, living in Sydney in 1894, with two sons and a daughter Ruby, 8 years old. Answered advertisement for couple seeking to adopt young girl and handed her to John NEWTON, who claimed to be married and live in Adelaide. Child taken to Melbourne, and after a few days left at a lodging house run by Peter LEARNEN in Melbourne. Police find Newton gave false details and return child to mother. 20 pages, including letter from Ruby.

GOON, Frank Sam. Chinese herbalist, Ballarat, 1909. Seeks evidence of wife Florence’s misbehaviour for divorce. Her maiden name is KEEN. 

GORDON, Mrs. A. of Bendigo, writes in 1899 re a man found dead at Temora, is it her husband Robert John who has been absent for some considerable time; he is 46 years old. Police reply it was a George Gordon who died. 14 pages, List 2. CONNECTION FOUND

GORDON, James.  Mrs. A.M. BRIGHT of Beleura Mornington writes in 1876 re his ill-treatment of his children at Balcombe Creek.  He is a brewer.  10 pages, List 6.

GORDON, Stanley.  Born 1897, mother Bessie McNEILL of Brunswick.  Abandoned him on doorstep of Mrs. ROSENWAX in Latrobe St. in error, meant for Selina SUTHERLAND’s children’s mission.  Bessie is a widow with 3 children and destitute, and wanted him looked after for a few months.19 pages, List 18.

GOREY, Mrs. H. (Alice) wrote from Yanko Siding via Narandera, NSW in 1912, asking police help in getting her 13 year old daughter home.  She had left with the QUINLIVAN family at Bass, Gippsland; “they were to keep her and treat her as one of their own” and pay the mother a weekly amount, which they reduced.  They then said they would no longer have her at all.  Police co-operate.  7 pages, List 33. 

GORMAN, Dennis, applies to join police force.  Mayor of Sebastopol, members of Ballarat Hackney Carriage committee and Ballarat councillors write in support, query why his name was taken off list.  10 pages, List 37. 

GORMAN, Patrick.  1866 file re his being allowed to change his Ticket of Leave district to Longwood, and subsequently issued with a free certificate (ie was a criminal released early).  14 pages, List 3.

GORMAN, Patrick and Mary.  Living at Wy Yung in 1896 when local clergyman, D.B. VERLIN of Bairnsdale, asks Minister to find somewhere for them to go.  Agreed they will go to Bendigo Benevolent Home under police escort.  22 pages, List 35. 

GOSCHE, Vesey R.  Writes from Sydney in 1906; he is Consul for Nicaragua.  His friend J.E. GIBSON recently arrived from Shanghai and went to Melbourne for a couple of days, but hasn’t returned.  7 pages, List 4.

GOSSLER, Frank.  Engineer, Melbourne, complains re actions of Mr. and Mrs. HEGARTY, who secretly arranged for Mrs. Kitty BRUEN to be admitted to Abbotsford Convent in 1915, 6 mths previously.  Mrs. Hegarty and her sister Kitty used to run the Railway Hotel at Yarraville, but the latter is an alcoholic. Gossler’s dau Mrs. Mona OGNAR is being blamed by Bruen, but she was innocent.  Another sister Mrs. POPJOY mentioned.   8 pages, List 2.

GOULD, Mrs. Elizabeth, wrote from Singleton NSW in 1907 regarding her niece Beatrice STONEHAM who she believes has committed suicide; police report no record of any such event.  5 pages, List 15.

GOULDING, Frank. His children are with Pollard’s Strolling Players, 1904.

GOURDIN, Pierre Joseph.  Large file re identity of unknown male shot by police (Constable DUNGEY)at Yarra Glen in 1892.  At first believed to be Gourdin, but French Consul says he is in New Caledonia.  Deceased ‘Joey’ came from Alsac; photo of deceased on file.  List 18.

GRABNER, Louisa, wife of Fritz, curator of Camberwell municipal gardens, sued husband for maintenance in 1906.  Complicated case in which she complained to his solicitor – ROBERTS, about his conduct, and he swore she was insane and had her locked up by police.  She was released after a few hours and issued a warrant against JP J.F. WALKER and solicitor ROBERTS.  13 pages, List 34. 

GRACE, Thomas Delores, charged with sending threatening letter to Mrs. Maria LAWLESS in 1895; had previously been charged with setting fire to their barn at Burramine, but been discharged.  Envelope in the name of KINGSLEY found in his possession.  She writes thank you letter to police.  24 pages, List 29.

GRAHAM, Alice.  1906 file, includes number of letters from her from Irrewarra.  Admitted to an asylum; identified as Annie McRAE from Portland; “seems to be madness in the family”; former lover George LAMBLE mentioned.  57 pages, List 4.

GRAHAM, George A., wrote from Redfern Sydney in 1896 re his brother William, a signwriter and decorator, not heard from for 2 years, believed to be in Victoria.  He has seen a report of a death; not his brother.  8 pages, List 36.

GRAHAM, James (7 yrs) and Mary Ann (5 yrs).  Correspondence from Bendigo of 1864 re their admittance to a reformatory rather than an industrial school; their parents were both in gaol.  4 pages, List 4.

GRAHAM, Mary. Murdered at Ballarat in 1908.  William V. ILES, butcher, 33yrs, suspected and sought.  Robert Henry CRAIG picked up in error for him.  Arthur DEVER found body.  Large file, including 4 pages concerning letter from William BURNS of Waverley Sydney NSW re his missing daughter Mary, who married Daniel LEHY.  List 3.

GRANEY, M. Wrote from South Australia in 1913 re his wife, whom he had sent home to her mother Mrs. Laura PLOWRIGHT in Grassy Flat near Bendigo. Chinese gardener KIM COOK/KOOK mentioned. 

GRANT COMMON SCHOOL.  Building being used, and three houses nearby were all destroyed by fire in 1866.  Houses were owned by M. SMITH, William REED and LEE Bros; woman PEACH is a witness.  2 pages, List 6.

GRANT, Daniel Joseph, Constable, suicided at Donald in 1905.  Large file includes report on background to event, letter from cousin etc.  Large file, List 23.

GRAVENALL, Mrs Mary Ann, c40 years, attempted suicide in home of siter Elizabeth MURPHY, North Melbourne, in 1912.  She had had a nervous breakdown previously.  Hospitalized.  Police decide against prosecution.  7 pages, List 35. 

GRAY, George.  Suicided at Cheltenham in 1894, and subsequently found to be William FLEETWOOD, who deserted his wife Julie 7 years ago in Parramatta.  He had a sister Mrs. G.W. THOMPSON in America.  The LARKIN frauds are mentioned, but no details given.  A copy of his suicide note is on the file, and letters from his wife.  20 pages, List 3.

GRAY, John, of Gray & Co., Swan Hill, wrote in 1902 re Fred SCOWN who owes him money; believes he is interstate, but it is his father.  4 pages, List 18.

GREATOREX, Thomas. See BEAUCHAMP, Elizabeth. Subsequent complaint from him in 1892, while living at Yabba Yabba near Dookie, about local constable. Police report reveals that his wife had an illegitimate child while he was living with Beauchamp/Brown.

GREEKS/GYPSIES. Destitute group of 22 , taken up by showman and touring country Victoria on way to Qld; advertising flyer on file. 1898.

GREEN, Alice, 17 years, gave birth to illegitimate child, which died, in 1904 at the Livingstone Home, Cheltenham, matron L. TRUDGEON.  Green is a Ward of the State and has been living with the family of Daniel DIFFY [DIFFEY?] at Tarawingee for 11 years.  She claims Diffy is the father of the child.  Police try to establish her birth-date in order to charge him with carnal knowledge, but have great difficulty.  Eventually they establish the following:  Her mother was Martha Margaret Agnes DONNOLLY, born Hobart, who married 3 times – to Joseph ABBOTT, Bernard GREEN and John LANGFORD.  She was living with another man when she had Alice in Carlton, and is herself now dead.  Prosecution dropped because of doubts of her age.  19 pages, List 34. 

GREENBAUM, Meyer. Reported missing from his home in Melbourne in 1919, partly crippled, 34 years. Photo of him as hospital patient on file. Found.

GREGORY, Joseph Ernest, died Yarawonga 1895; mother Mrs. A.R. Gregory asks details of money he had earned etc., had worked for Mr. THOM.  12 pages, List 30.

GREY, Edward, arrested at Malmsbury in 1867 during Waterworks Strike, charged with threatening language and sentenced to 3 months gaol.  Father Robert GRAY of Brunswick visits police headquarters and local residents in Fitzroy petition for his early release.  4 pages, List 35. 

GREY, Joseph Henry. Solicitor, Geelong, fled to Fiji with family, 1901. Large file.

GRIBBLE, James, wrote from Happy Valley in 1895 alleging Constable Ivey of Skipton stole government property, has illegitimate child etc.  Ivey refutes claims, has had Gribble fined at local court several times.  6 pages, List 29.

GRIBBLE, James.  Wrote from Happy Valley in 1899 re the ill-treatment of his mother by his father Theophilus ; asks police protection for her.  Local police report he is no better, that family dispute is at bottom of complaint.  7 pages, List 17.

GRIFFIN, Gertie.  Wife of Leslie of Amphitheatre, in 1913 she writes to her brother Hal and father McKenzie in Brunswick, re her unhappy marital state.  Claims her husband is having an affair with Mrs. HILL, licensee of the Amphitheatre hotel, and widow of the late J.J. Hill, a former constable.  List 15.

GRIFFITHS, Ada.  Barmaid, Reform Hotel Melbourne, is receiving insulting postcards and letters in 1908 and complains to police.  7 pages, List 5.

GRIMSHAW, Edmund.  John Hood enquires regarding him on behalf of Belfast relatives in 1877, was 2nd officer on board ship.  5 pages, List 5.

GRUNER, Amelia.  Reported missing by employer Zoe FORBES-EWAN of Elsternwick in 1899; returned after a few days.  5 pages, List 16.

GULLEN, Emily, died at Birchip in 1899, destitute; left 3 children, two of whom died shortly afterwards.  Her sister, Mrs. WISHERT, with whom she is living, now ill.  Husband Henry in NSW refuses to pay costs of burial or maintenance of children.  4 pages, List 17.

GURNER, John A., Crown Prosecutor; tenant of Frogmore Murrumbeena in 1902, complains of damage to property and annoying boys.  6 pages, List 18.

GUTHRIE, J.  Wrote from Western Australia in 1906, asking for his references to be forwarded to him.  He was previously in the Victorian police force, but dismissed in 1899, subsequently served in force there.  3 pages, List 4.

GYPSIES.  Group camped at Fishermen’s Bend in 1902 are annoyed by large crowds visiting them .  Charles SIEVERS, 13 year old and Alfred SEDDON, c17 years, are peppered with shot after stones are thrown.  George DEMURE and Cabrina PARMIZA charged.  Quite detailed report on situation.  13 pages, List 20.

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HABER, Mr.  Newsagent, St. Kilda.  Of German descent, scared soldiers are going to attack him, 1916.  List 6.

HADDON, Mary Ann nee SMITH; parents Charles Smith and Mary Thistle. Married Hobart c1876 to Thomas Haddon, separated c1881. He subsequently married Annie STOREY in Victoria after having 3 children with her. His parents were Joseph and Caroline nee RUSSELL.

HADDON, Thomas, 1900 file re his bigamy.  First marriage to Mary Ann Matilda SMITH in Tasmania; second to Elizabeth OTICK 1878, she a widow.  He left Elizabeth c1882, she rejoined him in Melbourne, but they separated.  16 pages, List 22.  Note: this is a different file to that above.  CONNECTION FOUND.

HAGBOOM FAMILY. Parents Edward and Annie killed in State Forest when tree fell on tent, 1894. Correspondence re care of children Dolly, Horrie, Gustav and George. Letters from D. COWEY and Millie WARD on file.  CONNECTION FOUND

HAGUE, Emma.  Wife of Joseph, acting in a strange manner in 1880.  15 pages, List 4.

HALL, George, inmate of Gordon Insitute in 1907, 16 years, sent out with sheep drover to NSW, ran away and asked Wahgunyah police to help him to get back; is the son of Mr A. Hall, hairdresser, of West Melbourne, 3 pages, List 15.

HALL, John, labourer, born Victoria, 49 years in 1910, charged with failure to pay maintenance of his children Ivy May, Claude Patrick and Percy Harold, who are Wards of the State, and were committed at Collingwood.  Found in Adelaide, living with a Mrs. DAVIS under assumed name.  20 pages, List 22.

HALL, Kate.  Sister Mrs. F. CARRATT of Concord NSW writes in 1902, is concerned about her.  Report states picked up in Bendigo slums leading immoral life, was in a Mission Home, but left.  9 pages, List 18.

HAMIL, William.  Two letters from sister Mrs LABY in Cork Ireland in 1907 re her failure to receive anything from his estate.  William, James and John left Ireland  c40 years ago.  He died in the care of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Northcote in 1905.  His cousin Michael MANGAN is criticized.  6 pages, List 15.  CONNECTION FOUND.

HAMILTON, Mr. of firm of Thurling & Hamilton, reported in 1896 that his 10 year old son had left their home in Mercer Rd., Malvern.  Asks police help in finding him, but also asks matter to be kept quiet.  Child found.  7 pages, List 32. 

HAMILTON, Irene Auguste Douglas, sought by mother E.A. Douglas Hamilton of Hobart Tasmania in 1905.  Was working as a housemaid in Melbourne to a Mrs. MARSDEN, but letters returned.  Found.  7 pages, List 3.

HAMILTON, Andrew, died at Sunbury in 1895.  A cousin, James Hamilton, publican of Yanco Creek NSW was asked to pay his burial expenses, and was another relative William ANDERSON of Romsey.  24 pages, List 28.

HAMMERSLY, H., wrote from Bontherambo Hotel, Boorhaman via Wangaratta in 1896 re the lack of police presence in area.  Wangaratta police comment negatively on his character.  5 pages, List 35. 

HAMPTON TEA GARDENS.  Licensee Mrs. Alexandrina KRONHUBER.  1906 file re anonymous letters and complaint from WCTU re the running of a dancing saloon etc.  She was refused renewal of her license.  Constable Scammell defends her; his son worked there for awhile.  19 pages, List 34. 

HAMRIN, Louis.  Found dead in bed in loding house in Lt. Bourke St. by porter Charles BAKER in 1898.  Suicide.  A Swede, with no relatives in the colony.  List of property found and sold to cover burial costs.  6 pages, List 18.

HANNAH, Robert, accidentally killed at Eastern Arcade in 1894, file includes sketch of scaffolding and verandah.  28 pages, List 24.

HANNAN, A. of Glanville, South Australia, asks police to find son John in 1906; last heard of at Mirboo.  Found.  5 pages, List 4.

HANNON, Thomas, deserted wife and 3 children at Kyneton in 1865.  Found in Brisbane, and sends money for the family to join him months later, but insufficient.  He was born in Glasgow, is 29 years, a labourer.  34 pages, List 35. 

HARDBOTTLE, Walter.  Wife enquires in 1895 and 1897, incomplete file, her letters not extant.  He had brothers at Dollar near Foster.  12 pages, List 20

HARDY, James.  Unknown male, c54 years, died Melbourne hospital, 1895, believed to be him.  Photo taken after death on file.  Believed to have been in Omeo gathering herbs, but unknown there.  8 pages, List 28.  See instructions re photographs.

HARGREAVES, Mary.  Number of letters form her in 1877, including a copy of a legal account from Everett BARDWELL who evidently acted on her behalf; she is apparently in Kew Lunatic Asylum and her husband is overseas.  8 pages, List 5

HARRIS, Hannah, widow, Morrisons, gave birth to illegitimate child in 1896; son Herbert went for Mrs. LEWIS to help; child died, no suspicious circumstances.  2 pages, List 30.

HARRIS, Harriet, wife of James and daughter of Margaret WILLIAMS, widow of Richmond, made allegations of a robbery at her home in Quarry Hill in 1891, but this was found to be false.  In 1896 her husband sued the railways after being injured in an accident.  Crown Solicitor asks background of the couple, and this is supplied.  25 pages, List 37.

HARRISON, Hugh, sought by Mrs. J. BUTLER of Goulburn in 1902.  She wished him to send money for his child’s medical bills.  Not found.  8 pages, List 12.

HARRISON, Walter, alias GINGER, alias WALSH.  Brisbane police ask if he is know in Victoria, is on trial there for conspiracy.  Physical description given, and a letter to his brother Jack SCOTT is on file.  Police state he is James W. SCOTT alias Richard Scott, and his brother is in business in Fitzroy.  12 pages, List 29.

HARRISON, William G.  Wife Mrs. M. wrote to police in 1904, asking them to trace him.  He was formerly assistant town clerk of Port Melbourne, and was believed to have gone to the Cape Colony, leaving her and their 3 children behind.  4 pages, List 14.

HARRY, John Dunstan. Married Ellen WARD nee STANDISH in 1871. Suspected bigamist.

HART, Emily Maud.  A servant, of Kensington, had an illegitimate child, Harry Douglas Hart, in 1898, claimed maintenance from father Alfred ROBERTS, a 22 year old Victorian, but he cleared off interstate and was not caught.  She subsequently married William Robert PYLE at Bacchus Marsh; he claims while he was drunk.  Complicated case regarding whether she had another child and what she had done with it.  13 pages, List 6.

HART, L.H., wrote on letterhead of Madame DEMARET, Flinders St., Melbourne in 1895 re plainclothes policeman who enquired for him.  Two letters.  5 pages, List 28.

HARVEY, Gertrude Mary, 4 years old in 1895, was sexually abused by WON POY HEM, who was gaoled for the offence.  File covers correspondence re medical expenses.  16 pages, List 28.

HARWOOD, Frank. Name used by murderer of A.T. PRESTON and possibly Lee WELLER in NSW in 1896. CHAPLIN possibly correct name. Photo on file.

HASSAN, Thomas, Fitzroy, receives letter from P. NETLEY, boarder of Simpson St East Melbourne in 1895, advising that his daughter Mary Phoebe is very ill and needs help.  She died and father finds a 12 month child in the house and an assurance policy in the name of the child, Harold Walter PHILLIPS.  Asks police to find father, doubts they were married.  Police cannot find him.  21 pages, List 28.  CONNECTION FOUND.

HASTINGS, Herbert Leonard.  Born Indianapolis USA in 1878; living in Victoria in 1917/18 and arousing suspicion under the Aliens Act.  17 pages, List 13.

HATELEY, Charles, accidentally killed at Timboon in 1898, sons Williamd and Edward with him at time.   Report on incident, no inquest.  5 pages, List 22.

HATTERS, H. Teacher, St. Leonard’s school. Pro German remarks investigated.

HATTON, Kate, wrote from Nth Sydney in 1905, has heard her husband George James Hatton, jeweller, has died; they have been separated for some years.  Confirmed.  6 pages, List 23.

HAUTMONT, Prof. Leo.  Someone, probably him, sent poster advertising his ladies French Safety Pills, brochure and postcard to fictitious people at Sutton’s Coffee Palace, Launceston.  Local police forward on with request charge him.  10 pages, List 36. 

HAWKINS, Horace. Of Longwood South Australia. Writes re his brother in law Robert DAVIES who divorced wife in Victoria on grounds of desertion, but had paid her to go to South Africa. Subsequently married wealthy Bertha CAMPBELL, with whom he’d been living in South Australia; writer thinks he is exploiting her. 1906.

HAWKLET newspaper. Copies of December 1902 and July 1903 issues re indecent advertisements [probably for birth control].

HAY, Archibald of Melton, wrote in 1892 re the poor treatment he received from a local constable over the burial of a son.  4 pages, List 12

HAY, Mrs. Hubert Godfrey Gladstone Shaw of Paddington N.S.W. Wrote in 1918 re a letter to her husband from President Wilson of the United States, commending his scheme for the sinking of submarines. It was given to H.H. Champion of Melbourne for safekeeping, but has not been returned. 7 pages.

HAYES, Herbert, charged with being a neglected child in 1898, stowed away 3 times from Sydney to Melbourne.  Mother in Woollomooloo contacted, will pay to have him returned home, so handed over to charity group to arrange return.  9 pages, List 23.

HAYES, Samuel.  Chief Commissioner Frederick STANDISH enquires about him in 1873.  He was found starving in the Eastern Market as a lad some years ago, and given a job in the Depot Hospital.  Now married.  1 page, List 31.

HAYWARD, John. Photographer, Redfern NSW, married daughter of John ARNOLD 1880, and left for Melbourne, believed to have wife and children in St. Kilda. First wife says married Moama 1870. Photo.

HEAD, Rowland. Missing child, lost at Pakenham, 1894. Two photos.  CONNECTION FOUND

HEAGNEY, Michael John, deserted wife and 4 children at Numurkah in 1897.  In 1899 she asks police help to find him “I am of a respectable family and I am also a respectable woman.”  His has a cousin John at Clifton Hill and two aunts at Northcote.  Last heard of interstate.  List 25.

HEALEY, William wrote from Devonport Tasmania in 1902.  Has read of death of Charles Healey in Victoria, asks if this is his brother, not heard from in 4 years.  Police report it is another person.  4 pages, List 21.

HEARD, Frederick T.  Wife Fanny writes asking police to investigate whether Frederick BOYS/BOYES who shot himself at the Alligator Creek Qld in 1897 is her husband; police confirm.  16 pages, List 6.

HEDE FAMILY.  Anonymous letter re this family, living in Melton in 1919.  6 pages, List 3.

HEDGES, Benjamin. Reported missing by brother Harold of Oakleigh in 1917. Is 14 years old and an accomplished violinist. Found. Photo.

HEFFERNAN, Margaret. Charged with infanticide; report on her background, 1900.  Incomplete file, 10 pages.

HEFFERNAN, Michael.  Accidentally killed at Sunbury in 1876; letter from brother William seeking property.  14 pages, List 6.

HEHIR, Catherine.  Formerly of Cunninghame, but moved to Bairnsdale in 1908 and ran a shop.  File re being robbed; Mrs. Isabel THORBURN complains to police re being suspected of the robbery, and gives her background of respectability.  9 pages, 4 very faint.  List 4.

HEINNEN, Mary Amelia. Daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth nee CASTLEMAN, born 1878. Gave birth to an illegitimate child in 1894 while living at Dunolly with James SMITH, who is charged with carnal knowledge, but eventually married her to prevent court case. 14 pages.

HEINRICH, CORRIE. Took out warrant for Albert ALLINGHAM alias COLLINS alias Henry WORT, for child desertion 1928. She has four children to him. 

HELLER, Sigismund Robert, married Kate Agnes JORDAN in 1878, then Annie BLISS in 1895.  Then went to Goulburn and married Amy DOUGLAS c1896.  Amy writes from Newtown Sydney in 1898, found out he was married and had 8 children living in Richmond.  He has now left her with a child and no income.  Reports on his activities.  26 pages, List 22.

HENDERSON, James. Described as ‘an aged miner’ he died at Wentworth River in 1900. Dargo police had to arrange burial, contact relatives etc. His sister was Mrs. HALDAN of Burnley.

HENDERSON, Joe H.  Accountant, Boulder Council, W.A., wrote in 1917 re his wife Elva who left three of their children with him in 1916, and was believed to be in Melbourne.  Her father was Rev. R.J. DADDOW of Adelaide.  6 pages, List 3.

HENDERSON, Sarah Jane, deserted by husband James in 1896, and took out a warrant.  In 1912 she found out where he was living and asked police to apprehend him, but they were slow to do so.  Eventually arrested in Northcote and taken before magistrate, but he ruled warrant was too old and discharged him.  10 pages, List  33.   

HENDRY, James. His body found at Rochester in 1882, but real name was HENLEY. He was born London, c60 years old, and single. His brother Robert predeceased him. 8 pages, List 2.

HENNESSY, James.  Wrote from Adelaide in 1894; hadn’t heard from his daughter Mrs. J.H. MADDEN of North Melbourne for some time and worried about her.  Found.  4 pages, List 3.

HENSLEY, Thomas, lost at Woodend in 1867; 3 years old.  File contains details of unsuccessful search.  7 pages, List 35. 

HEPBURN, Mary.  Information sought by Secretary of the Royal Commission of the Patriotic Fund, London, in 1896. She has not answered letters.  Found living with her son William.  6 pages, List 37. 

HEPPELL, Ann, arrested as a lunatic on board the Suffolk at Queenscliff in 1872.  File re property.  8 pages, List 31.

HEPWORTH, Margaret. Large file re her claim of forced marriage to AH HIM, (she 18 years, he 60 years) in 1885 by her mother Mrs. CONDY. Her sister [Mary] Ann was married to HUNG CHOE.

HERBERT, William Henry of Carlton.  Applied to join police force in 1898, but was rejected because of a varicose vein.  Encloses doctor’s certificate in an attempt to have the decision changed.  3 pages, List 3.

HERKES, R.N., wrote from Yannathan, Gippsland in 1906, re neighbour lighting fires which burnt his property.  Evidence given from William KELLY, Rowland HERKES, Vilma WILDES, Roy ADDISON, Harry WILDES.  11 pages, List 27.

HERTZ, Leslie.  Only son of Caroline, widow of a Dane, in Melbourne.  Went missing, aged 22 yrs.  Found, 1919.  3 pages, List 4.

HESPERIDES arrived at Williamstown in 1895.  Captain WAWN had crewmen Herbert SCHULTZ, Walter FUERST, Adolph FURCH, Charles JOHN, Alexander PUTTNING charged with stealing goods.  They planned to blow up the ship but plans reported.  Evidence given by James BLACK, Carl FLODIN, Hans LIND, Neils KROGH.  His son Charles Ernest Wawn also on board.  11 pages, List 29.

HESLOP, Robert and John, leather merchants, Preston, took over the Cape Paterson run in 1895, in the name of their clerk John H. BURGESS, and placed Thomas MARTYN in charge.  File re allegations of sheep stealing by them, including complaints from John St. CLAIR, manager of Greaves farm at Keriak and J. RIDGWAY.  39 pages, List 35. 

HEWITT, Henry David.  Deserted wife Mary Ann nee CALLOW in 1887; born Castlemaine, engine driver.  She took him to court, but maintenance never paid.  In 1898 she writes to police, has heard he is at Walhalla.  Police report he is there, married to a Miss VAUX and has 5 children to her.  Copy of first marriage certificate on file; Callow was born Launceston Tasmania and 16 when married.  Both wives are informed of the bigamous marriage but decline to act.  19 pages, List 21.

HEYNE. F.  Writes from Northcote in 1906; he was knocked off his bike and injured on Point Nepean Rd near Cheltenham by a motor car.  10 pages, List 4.

HICKEY, William, 26 years, painter, sought by brother Christopher, painter, Melbourne, in 1895; last heard of in 1888.  Mother has previously enquired for her husband and their father James B. Hickey, who had died in 1892.  10 pages, List 36. 

HICKLING, Maud H. c37 years and brother Money George c35 years sought by Mrs. Jane BARRY of Napier New Zealand, on behalf of their mother in 1907.  The father Charles Maddock Hickling died in Cooktown Qld in 1878.  He had remarried and had 4 children by his 2nd wife.  After his death the widow married a Mr. DAVEY.  The mother had tried previously to find them in 1898.  14 pages, List 22.

HICKMAN, John.  Wife wrote from West Melbourne in 1895; he went to Bunbury WA, leaving her with 4 children.  Found.  6 pages, List 28.

HICKS, Tom of Bulumwaal, returned soldier.  Anonymous complaint in 1938 to Vic. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, claiming he is ill treating his children Elsie, William, Alice, George, Mark.  The mother has deserted.  3 pages, List 2.

HIGGINS, Ada, 15 years, living at Balaclava.  Swallowed Lysol at Richmond in 1912 and taken to doctors, where she recovered.  Police decide not to charge her with attempted suicide.  7 pages, List 33. 

HIGGINS, James.  Died at Rosedale in 1866, destitute.  File re police burial.  5 pages, List 6.

HIGHLEY, George Henry.  Sought by brother Herbert in 1896; he left Jumbunna in 1895, 36 years, native of Bedford, had been in New Zealand, 18 pages, List 14.

HILL, Cecilia Wyndham. Investigation into complaint by her of lost property, 1909

HILL, George Felix A. South Australian Children’s Department write in 1899; he has been recently released from Victorian prison after serving six months for bigamy. His wife and children there need financial help. Found living with Constance M.E. LAING.

HILTON, Mrs. Edward, formerly Maria POOLE, wrote from Orange, New Jersey, USA in 1896 asking for address of company she bought shares in in 1866 and has never received a dividend.  She left Australia in that year.  2 pages, List 31. 

HOBAN, T., of Broadford.  Writes in 1898, asking if he is to be employed by department; have lost their baby there.  Has a job offer in Qld, but will stay if likelihood of work.  2 pages, List 16.

HOBBA, R., Bowenvale, compalains of Constable GARRETT paying attention to his wife in 1898.  2 pages, List 16.

HOBBS, George, 30 years, coach driver, deserted wife Mary Eliza at Redfern NSW in 1912, after ill-treating her and getting another woman pregnant.  Not found.  Very small photo on file.  14 pages, List 33.  See instructions re copying photographs. 

HODGES, Elizabeth Ann, sought by mother who lives near Epsom in Bendigo district in 1896.  She left her illegitimate child with her mother two years ago, last heard from in NSW.  Found.  10 pages, List 37. 

HODGSON, Cecil, sought by Chief Commissioner of Police in 1906.  He was formerly an accountant and mining speculator, c40 years, divorced.  Brother E.H., bank manager, mother Mrs. CUMBERLAND and ex wife interviewed.  Latter’s brother John GLADSTONE saw him recently.  10 pages and small photo, List 31. 

HOGAN, Alice. Gave birth to illegitimate male child in Melbourne 1873, under age. Father Michael a printer in Fitzroy, mother Alice. Claimed Constable Bartholomew O’CONNOR father of child; acquitted.

HOGAN, Anne.  Master in Lunacy asks for details of her background in 1869.  Was admitted to asylum in 1866, sister married Laurence BAGNELL, of Duck Ponds but has died.  Parents were from Co. Tipperary.  4 pages, List 4.

HOLDING, Robert, embezzled funds of Cohuna Irrigation and Water Supply Trust, of which he was secretary, in 1895.  Large file re prosecution of him.  List 26.

HOLLAND, Edward. Arrested for murder of two year old Fred GEACH in 1901; his background given. 10 pages, List 2.

HOLLAND, Sarah of Leichardt NSW, wrote in 1901 re Edward Holland being arrested for murder of Fred Geach.  Her missing husband’s name was Edward; had spent some time in a lunatic asylum, was a compositor, English and 53yrs old.   Asks if this is the same person – no.  Details of other Edward Holland given.  6 pages, List 4.

HOLLINGSWORTH, Hugh and Allan.  Arrested in Sydney for fraud on National Australia Bank in Melbourne, 1913.  They were 21 and 22yrs.  File includes following names:  Gustavius BECHLEY, Thomas Easton SELL, Harold MATES, Alex. Lockwell MUNRO, James Shiel O’CONNOR, William Gill SEWELL, William Henry GRAYCOX.  Barmaid HAMILTON travelled with them, first name not given.  105 pages, including photo of each.  List 8.

HOLT, William Edward, born Adelaide, c30 years, deserted wife Annie and 4 children at Castlemaine in 1895.  Posed as a single man using the name WILLIAMS and while at Launceston Tasmania formed a relationship with May McNEAR.  She discovers truth and writes letter.  10 pages, List 36.

HOMELESS WOMEN, Melbourne.  Report on, 1886; no names are given.  List 18.

HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL LADIES ASSOCIATION. Report and balance sheet 1905 and letter by secretary Clara BENJAMIN.

HOOF, Bert. Accidentally drowned in Yarra River. Police find he was the illegitimate child of Eliza Geraldine PICKERING, who was herself the adopted daughter of Mrs. Hoof, who kept the Cumberland Arms Hotel, Sydney Road Brunswick. Bert was born Albert Pickering in 1879, and adopted by Mrs. Hoof. Florence Pickering, sister of Eliza also lived with Mrs. Hoof, but was overseas at the time of Bert’s death.

HOOKE, George. Bigamist. Married Elizabeth MARTIN in Ireland, left her in 1888, married Annie ELVIS, Melbourne, 1895.

HORE, Mary Josephine. Born 1918, mother Rose Mary Hore, born Albury NSW, 27 years. Father Bert McLAREN. Child given to Mrs. Esther BOWEY for adoption. Rose Mary takes poison, depressed over giving baby away.

HORN, Herman.  Wanted for fraudulent insolvency on Edward William SMAIL.  He was a German Jew, 36-40yrs of age, believed to have gone interstate or overseas.  Large cardboard backed photograph on file. 31 pages, List 4.

HORNBLOWER, Sophia.  Wrote in 1904, asking for the papers found on her deceased brother Joseph MARSHALL to be given to her.  Incomplete file, 1 page, List 4.

HORN, John  Wrote from Queenstown near Port Adelaide Sth Australia in 1888.  Has seen a newspaper cutting referring to death of James HORN in Melbourne, and asks if it is his brother who left home c15 yrs ago and hasn’t been heard of.  Police find deceased was son of James Horn of Glasgow Scotland and not his bother.  6 pages, List 5.

HORNER, Mrs. William nee Lydia Archena MARTIN.  Wrote from Surprise Creek, Winton, Qld., in 1902, asking police to trace relatives, and encloses a list.  Those named were uncles Harry Starkest and James Artemas Martin, brothers of her father Joel Archibald Martin, who died in Toowoomba c1876; their sister Archena, and their parents Edward Norman Harry Starkers and Archena Martin.  Not found.  8 pages, List 21.

HORNSEY, Thomas, wanted in 1912 for failure to pay outstanding maintenance order at Geelong West for 3 illegitimate children by Kate Murphy; 40 years, works on wharves.  8 pages, List  33. 

HOSIE, Mary Ann.  Seduced by Constable George DONNELLY at Naring, Lower Murray and became pregnant.  Her father complains to police headquarters, she is only 16 yrs old, and Donnelly subsequently marries her in 1865.  14 pages, List 3.  CONNECTION FOUND

HOULEY, Emma Monica, nurse, Hamilton Hospital.  Attempted rape of, in 1897.  A ’speiler’ named TUXFORD suspected.  22 pages, List 20.

HOWARD, Mrs. B. of Parramatta, asks police help in getting her husband to support her; he has been living in Melbourne with another woman unde the name De Graves.  11 pages, List 3.

HOWDEN, Charles, trading as Howden & Co., Collins St., Melbourne.  Complaint in 1906 re fraudulent conduct in sale of land at Malvern Rd Hawksburn.  Mary Ann and Frank STRAPP wanted to purchase it, but W.D. CLOSE’s name was put on the title in an attempt to get more money out of Strapp.  Howden’s manager JAMIESON implicated.  Albert DIXON, manager of Land Mortgage Bank alerts authorities.  Authorities decide no prosecution, but Bank’s solicitors query this.  39 pages, List 34. 

HOYLAND, Charles Hugh, died 1896.  Local Registrar reports false information provided that he was married to Eleanor Marie BROPHY, but he was not. Police state he had a wife and 3 children in Doncaster England. Brophy appointed executor of Will, obtained probate then went overseas.  7 pages, List 37. 

HUDSON, William James.  Incomplete file, but he was a child of 15 yrs in 1918, with parents in Sydney, NSW, who ran away and was found in north east Victoria.  He had an aunt, Mrs. F. BEANLAND in Footscray.  4 pages, List 3.

HUGHES, Frank.  Lived in Hammer St Williamstown, a night watchman on the Railway Pier.  His wife took a child from the Industrial School and adopted it when 12 months old.  In 1892, when the child was nearly five, police removed it from their care.  He asks reason for this.  4 pages, List 12.

HUGHES, John William Enoch. Deserted wife and four children in 1920; was living with Ruby REYNOLDS.

HUGHES, Margaret, Richmond, complains in 1874 that her house was broken into and property stolen while in gaol for bigamy.  First husband was John Henry MOORE.  John WELLS, blacksmith also lives in the house, turned out by first husband.  She alleges Moore is the offender and employers lawyers TAYLOR & MARTIN.  15 pages, List 31.

HUGO, Madeline.  Five year old child, lost in bush at Yandoit in 1894, trackers used.  15 pages, List 13.

HULL, W.H.  East Melbourne.  Complain re youths stealing items from his garden, 1883.  6 pages, List 4.

HUMMEL, R.V.  Wrote from Eaglehawk in 1906 re death of his uncle Valentine Hummel at Wood’s Point.  7 pages, List 14. CONNECTION FOUND

HUMPHREYS BROS., Warrnambool, ask police to find Charles, c37 years, in 1895, left money by deceased mother.  4 pages, List 28.

HUNT, George, sought by sister Lily Hunt of Windsor in 1919, last heard of in Childers Qld some months ago.  Found.  11 pages, List 21.

HUNT, William A.  Living at 418 Drummond St., Carlton in 1905 when small fire broke out.  2 pages, List 17.

HUNTER, Anne, Castlemaine, applies for release of her 2 children from the Industrial School in 1866.  Local police report she is keeping a brothel at Kyneton.  6 pages, List 35. 

HUNTER, John M., carpenter, living with Ellen COOKSON and his daughter Agnes at Reedy Creek.  In 1870 she brings child to Melbourne where police are alerted that the child is ill; 6½ years old, has venereal disease.  13 pages, List 30.

HURFORD, Stella. Aged 17, ran away to Sydney NSW, married mother’s former lodger Sydney PRIDAY/PRIDIE. Both charged, 1901; he suicides. Very large file.

HURLEY, Mrs.  Report of woman wandering in bush between Chiltern and Barnawartha in 1896, ‘appearing peculiar in her manner’.  Police locate and look after her, then send her on to her father John SLATER, farmer of Bobmiawarre (?) near Milawa.  She had been sent to him from the Gladesville Lunatic Asylum.  8 pages, List 37. 

HUTCHINSON, Joseph Patrick, sought by wife Kate in Sydney in 1906.  They lived in West Melbourne in 1890, she hasn’t seen him since, has had to support 2 children herself.  He is about 55 years old.  5 pages, List 26.

HUXTABLE, Florence.  Daughter of late Dr. Huxtable, stepdaughter of – BRYANT.  Aunt Mrs. BARTLY concerned about her; mother died and family home broken up.  She is under 17 yrs and believed pregnant.  Claim that Jack MERRIGAN paid for her to have an abortion.  1900.  16 pages, List 3.

HUYSMAN, George, wrote from Mallacoota in 1896, complaining of police action in executing a warrant for his brother.  Report states his dog attacked the constable.  8 pages, List 37.  [See also S.S. BOGONG entry]

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ILES, Robert, wrote from Carisbrook in 1856 re non payment of fencing he did for police.  2 pages, List 25.

INCH, Robert of Charters Towers Qld., wrote in 1901 re Alexander WOTHERSPOON, had a railway contract at Bacchus Marsh eleven years ago. Found. 10 pages, List 2.

INDIANS.  Complaint in 1898 that premises at 323 Exhbition St., 33 La Trobe St., a house in Cumberland Place and in King William St., Fitzroy are being used by Indians married to European women who take in sewing and employ young girls, but they are really for immoral purposes.  Names mentioned:  Mahin DEEN, May CRAWFORD, Mrs. Kate STAFFORD, Meeyan ABDULLA, Sahib DEEN, Mary PETIT, Alice OTOGON, Alice Maud O’NEIL. 9 pages, List 23.

INGHAM, James Herbert Ivey, M.D. Has a private hospital at Dimboola; comes to Melbourne suffering from insomnia and disappears. Brother in law C.H. LUCAS of Collins St., contacts police. Thought to have gone interstate but found drowned at St. Kilda in 1918. 25 pages and two photos, one of him and two nurses at his hospital.

IRVING, Captain G.G.H. of 1^st Batt. Infantry Brigade Melbourne, provides reference to T. WALKER who is anxious to join Tasmanian police force, and asks Chief Commissioner to endorse, 1895.  1 page, List 28.

ITALIAN STREET MUSICIANS. 1888 Report.

JACKSON, Clara Bell.  Mrs. Minnie SIMMONS of Moonee Ponds asks police for details of her family; her mother has 4 children by THOMASSON who were sent to the Industrial Schools.  She wishes to keep the girl herself, ‘is a connection’.  4 pages, List 31.

JACKSON, Mrs. E.A., wrote from Bullarto in 1904, wanting transportation details of convicts Henry JACKSON and John BENNET.  Police cannot comply.  3 pages, List 10.  CONNECTION FOUND

JACKSON, Harry, deserted wife at Chirrup near Bendigo in 1894, brother James was at Long Gully, sister Mrs. H. HILL at Happy Valley.  In 1896 wife reads Sydney newspaper report of death of Florrie Hunter who was living in a defacto relationship with Harry JOHNSON, and asks police if this is her husband; no.  13 pages, List 36. 

JACKSON, Lottie.  Found drowned at Middle Park in 1898.  Lived with Henry HAASE who wanted the gold wedding ring back.  10 pages, List 18.

JACKSON, Sarah.  Wrote from Rutherglen in 1881 re land application of Harriet E. PERRY, wife of George, but living with William STEWART.  Both were Kelly Gang sympathisers and he was a convicted felon.  8 pages, List 4.

JAMES, A.H., wrote from Carlton in 1897, complaining about police being called to his laundry, but not removing two women as requested.  Report states they were Mrs. BURTON and her daughter, who claims to have become pregnant by him.  6 pages, List 20.

JANSSENS, Eugene. Sought by Consul in Melbourne in 1920; he married Eva HOCKEY in 1910. Found. 9 pages, List

JARRAD, Henrietta.  Her sister Mrs. BELLEARS of Euroa convicted of assault on her in 1905; Henrietta was on a visit and was returned to her guardian in Millicent Sth Aust.  6 pages, List 11.

JASPERSON, Frederick, wrote from Hurstville NSW in 1905 re his son Frederick who had been lured away ‘by a fast Woman keeping a bad house in Lonsdale St’ named Julia MACARTHY, he was under 21 yrs.  He was using the name WILLIAMS.  5 pages, List 11.

JEFFREY, Maude. Complains of husband’s conduct towards her; formerly had a saddler’s shop in Hobart, 1915-1917.

JEFFS, Andrew.  Deserted wife and children at Bendigo, believed to be in South Africa in 1904, but Durban police cannot trace.  10 pages, List 14.

JENSEN, Andrew/Peter, sought by wife Lizzie in Richmond in 1893; he was a seaman, was in Fremantle, she believes he may be in Sydney; she is staying with her sister.  Uses Peter, but real name is Andrew, Norwegian, has not sent maintenance, last heard of in 1892. Although her letter is dated ‘93’ the file regarding the search for him is 1903. 16 pages, List 6.

JEWELL, Edward.  Sends two telegrams from Subiaco, Western Australia, in 1906, seeking details of his daughter Lily’s circumstances.  6 pages, List 4.

JEWELL, Harriet, wrote from Prahran in 1895, alleging her sons Horace, Herbert and Hedley were being targeted by local police.  They report two are leaders of the Malvern Road larrikin push.  9 pages, List 29.

JOEL, David. Sought by N.S.W police in 1918. Wife found dead at Wentworth Falls, he was seen with her previously. 45-50 years of age. 1 page and photo.

JOHNSON, Mary, of Sydney, wrote in 1903 re child Florence WHITEHOUSE, left in her care two years previously; mother has failed to pay maintenance, was living in South Yarra.  Father of child was F. GRAY.  7 pages, List 4.

JOHNSON, Thomas, reported missing by brother in law Josiah BAKER, Seymour in 1896.  Not heard of for 2 years, was English, 68 years, miner, believed heading for Temora NSW.  Not found.  7 pages, List 30.

JOHNSON, William Richard.  Phyllis HANSEN of Perth W.A. writes in 1910 re maintenance order she has against him; last heard of in Melbourne, doesn’t believe rumour he is dead, but police report that is the case.    4 pages, List 24.

JOHNSTON, Georgina M.  Wrote strange letter to Chief Commissioner from Branxholme in 1894.  Local police report she is daughter of late Dr. Johnston and comment on her actions.  7 pages

JOHNSTON, Sarah.  Found drunk at Kew in 1908.  Medical assistance called by police; she is a habitual drunkard, and her family decline to pay account.  Her husband is at Kingston, her sister Mrs. George WILLIAMSON of Clunes.  5 pages, List 5.

JOHNSTONE, Elizabeth, wrote from West Footscray in 1896 re her husband Charles, who left 6 months ago for W.A.  He is a Swede, 31 years, formerly a sailor.  Not found.  10 pages, List 35. 

JONES, Mrs. A.  Writes from Jerilderie in 1906, asking police to confirm her husband is living with her sister in Melbourne, as man and wife; no Christian names given.  4 pages, List 4.

JONES, Adeline Anne.  Died in Kew Asylum 1901.  Alleged to have been illtreated, so body exhumed  5 pages, List  4

JONES, Andrew Thomas. Murder of, Quarry Hill, 1901.  Report by police, William LETHLEAN initially suspected, but cleared.  Jones was engaged to Miss FAIRBROTHER, her brother Robert gives evidence, as do Antonio CENERI, Alice Cecilia Jane AGNEW, Elizabeth O’KEEFE, Caroline WHITE, Martha Ann GODDARD, Arthur Lee ROBERTS, Elizabeth MAXWELL, Elizabeth SCULLY, Thomas JONES (deceased’s father), Theophilus OLD, George BROWN, Axil Rudolph JANSSON, Isabella TAYLOR.  14 pages plus copy of inquest file plus maps of murder scene.  List 4.

JONES, James.  Died destitute at Macarthur in 1897.  File contains letter from friend Benjamin TUCKER of St. Arnaud, letter from niece Bertha Jones in U.K., bank book covering 1882-1896, personal detail - he was a native of Bristol, 89 years, had land but had sold it, cost of burial etc.  18 pages, List 20

JONES, L., Melbourne.  Complains in 1910 that the Spiritualist Association is charging a fee for Sunday night meetings, which is against the law.  4 pages, List 24.

JONES, Louisa late BARRETT. Writes re daughter Edith Emily, sent from Industrial School as servant to Mrs. McNAB of Tullamarine and subsequently became pregnant, 1901.

JONES, John, sought by wife Sarah, Gracedale House near Heaslesville in 1896.  He was late of T. ROBINSON & Co, Melbourne.  He left her in 1893 to go to Sydney for work, and she hasn’t seen him since.  He was born in Sydney, would now be 46 years, son of William, formerly master of a grammar or high school there.  Not found.  9 pages, List 33. 

JORDAN, Albert, 32 years, plasterer, deserted wife Alice in Collingwood in 1899.  Found interstate.  7 pages, List 26.

JORDAN, Charles James. Bigamist. Married Anita MENDOZA in Melbourne 1892, Mabel CLARKE in Auckland New Zealand in 1894. Born Hobart, parents George and Sarah nee GREENWOOD.

JOY, Johanna, wife of William, licensee of Wentworth Hotel, in 1895 gave birth to premature twins who died at home of William WEBSDALE, his brother in law and buried there without being registered etc.  5 pages, List 29.

JOY, John Robert.  W.E. Bate and Mortimer, house and land agents, Maritzburg, Natal, write in 1898 on b ehalf of his wife who hasn’t from him in four years.  Police find him with a wife and two children,  11 pages, List 16.

JUDKINS, W. Sec. Australasian Institute of Social Service and Reform. Claims lots of gambling dens run by Chinese and of immorality in parks, 1910.

KALTHOFF, Alice M., wrote from ‘The Gunyah’ Corrimal NSW in 1912 re her husband, supposed to be living at Doncaster, deserted her 3 years ago.  He was German, 54 years.  Not found.  6 pages, List 32.    

KEANE, Michael, ex constable, charged with being drunk & disorderly and threatening to assault his wife Mary Jane at Hamilton in 1896.  He was the Court cleaner and they lived onsite.  Note on file states her brother was Alexander RADLY, recently released from Pentridge and ‘a criminal of the worst class’.  They are ordered to leave the site.  27 pages, List 36. 

KEATING, Mrs. Annie. Constable BAUDINETT charged with giving abortion drugs to her as she was pregnant to him. Case dismissed, 1900. He seeks re-instatement, resigned. Large file.

KEENE, Mary Ann.  Attempted suicide at Digby in 1899, after a drinking spree; a servant.  Charged, she signs pledge.  Letter from her on file.  23 pages, List 3.

KELL, Arthur, sought by father in law William LAITHWAITE of Brisbane in 1898.   He is nearly 70 and in ill health, seeks help.  Letter from Kell on file; found.   7 pages, List 22.

KELLETT, Winifred, became ill when locked up in drunken state in Sth. Melbourne in 1910, and taken to hospital.  Correspondence re unpaid medical account.  8 pages, List 24.

KELLY, Edward, last heard of at Hamilton.  Henry F. FOSTER wrote from Northam WA in 1902 on behalf of his father who was anxious about him, is only 16 years.  His mother is at Nhill.  Found.  6 pages, List 21.

KELLY, Edward, Braidwood NSW, wrote in 1905; has heard that William McKAY was hurt in a Bendigo mine.  He cleared out with Kelly’s wife and two children, Jack and Aggie,15 and 14.  No trace there. 8 pages, List 11.

KELLY, Henry of Melbourne, wrote seeking Henry COX, Irish, 30 yrs, had a brother in 12th Lancers, last heard of at Portland Vic.  Found.  5 pages, List 5.

KELLY, R.A., Korumburra, 1905, complains re charge of obstruction by his horse.  File includes 2 photos of streetscape, newspaper cutting, reports, sketch of site.  27 pages, List 23.

KELLY, Robert. Berwick, 35 years, charged with sexual act on Ellen SCOTT, fifteen year old servant, 1892. Case dismissed.

KELSON, Ethel, deserted by her husband c1902, gives birth in house of Arthur John DELLAR, where she is a servant, in 1904, and claims the child is legitimate.  Police decide no prosecution, as she pleads she will lose her position if the truth is known.  10 pages, List 34. 

KEMP, Florence Violet, 14 years old in 1910, left her home at Green Swamp, near Sea Lake when her father Frederick, carpenter and builder, discovered she had been using money meant to pay bills on buying things for herself.  Letter from father on file, unflattering report on her actions.  They had come from Lascelles via N.S.W.  12 pages, List 23.

KEMP, William.   Secretary of the Victoria Tender Board, fled owing money in 1894.  File details search for him interstate and overseas, and is quite large.  List 3.

KEMPTHORNE, William, writes from Newcastle NSW in 1895 re newspaper cutting about ‘the notorious Sydney criminal’ of that name convicted in Melbourne.  He asks details.  Police report that it was an alias of Henry IRELAND.  7 pages, List 26.

KENNEALLY, John.  Charged with carnal knowledge of 15 year old daughter Ellen in 1901 at Strathfieldsaye; she gave birth to a child.  Ellen changes her testimony however, stating that it was her brother Patrick who was the offender.  Witness statements on file from Theresa, Mary, John Kenneally, Mary Enright, Matthew Rundle.  Copies of birth certificates also on file. 91 pages, with some explicit details.  List 4.

KENNEDY, Edith, servant, gave birth to illegitimate child at Ascot Heath Station near Dartmoor in 1896. Handed child to groom Joseph MINOGUE, who placed it in bushes.  Police informed and find child alive, but it dies.  They are charged with infanticide and acquitted.  Nurse Catherine SIMKIN gives evidence.  Mrs. PHILIP is owner of Station.  22 pages, List 25.

KENNEDY, Harold Montague, left wife Laura c1899.  She asks police to find him in 1904.  He is the son of James, tuckpointer and bricklayer, and an aunt is Mrs. COOMBES of South Melbourne.  Not found.  8 pages, List 34. 

KENNY, A.L. Dr., Collins St. Melbourne. Will be touring overseas; seeks letter and permission to carry revolver, 1905.

KENNY, Alphonse, 21 yrs, fireman at Carlton Brewery, attempted suicide at Ascot Vale in 1912; had been drinking.  Father James Hugh Francis Kenny, mother Louisa.  John BROWN, drover, testified that they had been drinking together; William Ernest SIMPSON and Edward Addeman ACTON, rescued him.  13 pages, List 33

KENNY, Rosanna.  Reports from Carlton that her husband Thomas Edward had absconded interstate, leaving her destitute and with four young children.  5 pages, List 6.

KENNY’S BATHS. Gaps in fencing, nude bathers can be seen, 1884-1887 file.

KENNY’S BATHS.  Fire at, in 1865, part of Royal Pavilion Baths destroyed.  4 pages, List 4.

KER, Douglas, wrote from Broken Hill in 1904 seeking police help.  His wife Marianne Louisa had left White Cliffs Opal Fields with their children Maida, Alexander Charles Douglas and Edna Gertrude, to visit her sister Edith Emmaline BOXALL for a holiday.  Boxall’s employee Frank MORRIS went with them.  His wife has now left 2 of the children with his sister in Adelaide and disappeared; he thinks she is with Morris.   4 pages, List 34.

KERR, John, Nyora, wrote in 1896 on behalf of David, brother of late James KEARNS, who died at Swan Hill in 1895.  Kerr went to school with James, knows the family.  Wishes to know more about James’s estate, encloses part of David’s letter asking questions.  Executors were J.F. EGAN and J.C. WATSON; Curator declines to act.  11 pages, List 37. 

KETELS, Carl F.W. Teacher at Metcalfe, alleged pro German remarks.

KHULL, Edward. Failure to pay wife’s maintenance, ordered at Fitzroy court; his wife in Sydney complains, 1880.

KIDDELL, George.  Using the name Thomas JAMES, apparently had 3 children to his daughter Georgina in Victoria between 1891-1896.  Police alerted by his son in law Henry DARMANCOURT of Launceston Tasmania, but can’t secure proof before Georgina dies of cancer in 1896.  Initially Kiddell gives false information on death certificate, then seeks to correct it.  Police charge him with this offence but a magistrate dismisses the case.  Other daughter Mary HOOKEY mentioned.  Their mother was Mary Hart formerly BAKER.  Warning:  this is a confronting file.  60 pages, List 32.

KIEFEL, Ronald. Hairdresser and tobacconist, Natimuk. Report on 1891 fire which destroyed premises.

KILBORN, Mrs. R. File re permission to bury her in Foord’s private cemetery at Wahgunyah in 1899. 5 pages, List 2

KILKELLY, Thomas, Pitfield, 1903.  Charged with failure to support mother Catherine, an old age pensioner.  17 pages, List 19.

KING, Mrs. H.E. of Hobart Tasmania. Wrote in 1899 re her son in law Victor Emanuel WOOLLEMAN and his failure to pay maintenance on his three children in her care – her daughter died over two years previously. He is found to be very ill. [Very sad case]. 11 pages, List 2. CONNECTION FOUND

KING, Herbert, undertaker, Richmond, 1894.  Complains re conduct of Snr Const. Nolan in case of body of Peter COX, and his involvement with undertake John ALLISON.  17 pages, List 3.

KING, Stephen, Dooen North, charged with carnal knowledge of his grand-daughter Hannah King (also known as GOODMAN), 15 years.  Quite graphic details provided.  Case dismissed.  39 pages, List 37

KIRKMAN, Mrs. Sarah.  Owner/occupier of cottage cnr Bank St. and Nelson Rd. South Melbourne in 1898.  Report of fire.  2 pages, List 18.

KIRWIN/KIRWAN, John, disappeared from Boggy Creek Gippsland in 1886.  In 1895 suspicion falls on brother Michael having murdered him and buried him in a mine shaft.  File covers 1895-1898 and attempts to check mine shaft, costs involved etc.  Michael died 1898.  Large file.  List 20.

KITSON, H. of Coolgardie W. Australia, wrote in 1899 re his wife Olive Cowen (known as Dot) who had left him two years ago and was believed in Melbourne. Police report it likely she has gone overseas. 5 pages.

KITTSON, H.G. Cape Bridgewater, 1918. Writes re Mrs. Lillian Maud WILSON nee LIGHTBODY, who gave birth to a female child, registered as Jean WILSON, but her husband William Gilmore WILSON has been overseas for more than a year. The real father is a local (not named). Child subsequently given to Dept of Neglected Children.

KLOFKORN, Peter Christopher. Died at Inglewood Hospital 1881, came from nearby Berlin. File re burial expenses. 10pages, List 2.

KLOOT, Jacob.  Embezzled money from a number of people in 1919, including returned soldier Charles Henry GILBERT of St. Kilda, Margaret and Ellen COLLINS of Malvern, Bessie Florence HOCKING, Andrew Clarence TAIT and LANE’S MOTORS P/L.  Sent wife and son to Canada, then fled to Sydney, disguised himself and applied for a passport under name LEVIN.  American, of Jewish appearance, 31 years. Identified, arrested, tried and found guilty.  5 photographs on file, 2 of him sitting in cars, 2 blurred close-ups of his face, and 1 with a beard and glasses he used for disguise.  See introduction for details of how to order photographs.  Large file, List 27.

KNELL, H., GUNNER, Queenscliffe Barracks, applies for police force, rejected as unsuitable.  4 pages, List 23.

KUEHN, Charlotte. Writes in 1915 disputing soldiers’ claims her husband was a German spy.

KULCZIJEKI [KULCZYCKIE] Enrico.  Austrian Consul Melbourne wrote in 1877 about this lad, whose father Anton had poisoned himself and wife some years ago.  8 pages, List 5.

KUPSCH, Fred.  His sisters write from Preston in 1894 after a newspaper report of two men frozen to death in Kiandra, asking if he was one.  Police report it was a false story.  11 pages, List 13.

KURRLE, Vernon Constantine.  In 1907 Isabel F. SHORT of Jumbunna issued a warrant for his desertion of her illegitimate child, which subsequently died, but she refused to cancel warrant in 1908.  11 pages, List 10.

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LACEY, Emma Elizabeth.  In 1894 alleged her stepfather Robert WITCOMBE sexually interfered with her; he and her mother had gone to Sydney, she refused to join them.  12 pages, List 13.

LACY, Jane, Auburn, has child of Mrs J. STEWART, of Kalgoorlie, who has not sent maintenance, has had to be kept from school, no boots etc, 1903. 4 pages, List 6.

LADIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH. Booklet ‘Women’s Guide to Health’ on file. Suspected abortion pills sold; no action taken, 1914.

LAGING, William Robert.  Naturalised German living in Malvern in 1916, reports he had heard that ‘roughs’ intend to attack him because he is German.  His background given.  List 6.

LAKE BOLAC POST OFFICE.  Mary TILLOTSON asks police help because of obscene messages being placed on fence in 1896.  William VEALE writes similar letter, but she suspects it’s his family who are the offenders.  Note: offensive messages in file.  18 pages, List 37.   

LAMBERT, Sydney or ARCHER, sought by wife Esther in 1910.  He left her 3 months after their marriage in 1909; she obliged to live with Nuns.  He was 28 years, fond of drink, had been at Potilla then Echuca.  Not found.  10 pages, List 33. 

LAMPRELL, William Joseph, sought with regard to a maintenance order taken out at Inglewood in 1919 by – BERTRAM.  Solicitors’ letters on file.  Not found.  12 pages, List 31. 

LANE, Mrs. Marion.  Licensee, City Club Hotel, Collins St.  Complains of larrikins in 1883.  10 pages, List 4.

LANNEN, Thomas M.  Sought by W. LYNCH of Newcastle NSW, a relative, in 1902.  Found.  7 pages, List 16.

LARRIKINS.  1896 reports on Carlton and Fitzroy larrikins, including a list of court cases heard over a 6 month period.  30 pages, List 32. 

LA TOUCHE, Ada, wrote from Paddington Sydney in 1895 re Gerald La Touche, a stranger in Melbourne, who wrote to her that he was ill.  4 pages, List 30

LATROBE STREET RAGGED BOYS HOME & MISSION. One page yearly report of activities, including photos of unnamed boys, and two sheets of letterhead, one blank, the other with a letter from secretary W. Minton. President was Clement Davidson. 1898. 3 pages, List 2.

LAURENCE, Frederick Bryant.  Charged with perjury at Castlemaine in 1897, over transfer of license of Commercial Hotel Guildford from Catherine FINLAY.  4 pages, List 3.

LAW, George. Murdered at South Melbourne in 1928. File has testimonies of: John Charles HICKEY, Eugene STACKPOOLE, Frederick George FURLONG, Victor James MITCHELL, Clifford WILLIAMS, Henry Harold MARSHALL, Jean ALMA, Daniel Emmett NOLAN, Thomas Leslie LEE, Annie Gladys MITCHELL. 40 pages.

LAW, Walter, 51 years, left wife Esther and Child in Elsternwick in 1896, and went to Cornelia Station, but then left there.  Wife asks help to find him.  Found interstate.  11 pages, List 35. 

LAY, Mrs. Jane, Brighton, reports handbag containing over £200 stolen while she waited for arrival of son on troopship at South Melbourne in 1919.  Police doubt story.  3 pages, List 31.

LAZBROOK, John Holden. Murdered by John O’BRIEN near Inglewood in 1871. O’Brien believed living in NSW under name HOWE in 1881; his sister married to person of that name. Victoria police investigate. Large file, List 2.

LEAR, Bertie Babington.  Police investigate rumour that he attempted suicide at Tarraville in 1898.  His siter Mrs. NICOL interviwed.  6 pages, List 21.

LEE, John.  In 1908 filled in birth entry for child John Ellis Lee, claiming married to mother Lydia Wiley ELLIS, but was not.  8 pages, List 5.

LEECH, Sarah.  Master in Lunacy requests report on her background in 1869; admitted Yarra Bend Asylum 1860.  Husband John found to have died 1859, children not found.  17 pages, List 4.

LEFEVRE, H.L.P. and William J.H.C.  Neglected children of Isaac, who deserted them and their mother Eliza Jane in Frankston in 1898.  Correspondence re what to do with children.  35 pages, List 16.

LEMON, William.  Address sought by mother in Sydney in 1900, after she received a worrying letter form him; he is a boy.  12 pages, List 4.

LEMON, William John, pensioner, 70 years, died Kyneton in 1905.  Letter from brother Joseph Sanfield Lemon on file; paid burial expenses.  6 pages, List 23.

LEM SING, Silas, Creswick.  Complains of youths throwing stones at his house at night; report states he thinks they are after his European wife.  4 pages, List 22.

LESSING, Ernst. German Consul in Melbourne writes re the family 1888-1904. Ernst is a native of Skogen, Prussia, came to Victoria in 1887. His father embezzled money and the Prussian government thinks he has sent it to his son. Ernst married Ester Jane WARE and went to Mentone to farm. Father Friedrich arrived in 1890s and died here. Family still in poor circumstances in 1904.

LETHAN, David.  Tenant at 50 Roden St., West Melbourne when fire broke out in 1898.  Owner was Isaac WILLIAMS of Coburg.  2 pages, List 18.

LEVER, Mrs. George William, wrote from Windsor in 1894 to Sydney police regarding a newspaper report on two men who had died in the snow near Kiandra.  Asks if one is her husband who left some months ago.  Police report the story was false.  She has a large family and is destitute.  12 pages, List 13.

LEWIS, Mrs. M.  Wrote from Gembrook in 1899 seeking help in finding her son Evan M.J. MOYLAN who had run away from his employer, 8 pages, List 8.

LIAUT, Annand and Adolphe MARCHAUD sought by French Consul in 1877; 18 pages, List 5.

LIEBERMANN, Helena. Of Surry Hills Sydney, wrote in 1894 seeking details of her husband Emil, last heard of at Bendigo. Found. 3 pages.

LIEBERMANN, Helena, Paddington, NSW, wrote in 1897 re husabnd Emil.  Not found.  9 pages, List 20

LIEBERMANN, Helena.  Marcus SIEVWRIGHT, solicitor, writes on her behalf in 1899, husband Emil deserted.  11 pages, List 17.

LINDLEY, Reginald, sought by Miss Carrie BELTON, Queenston, Port Adelaide in 1896.  An artist, he left there about 6 months ago and hasn’t been in touch.  Not found.  10 pages, List 30.

LINDSAY, Mrs. E.J. of West Wyalong, NSW, wrote in 1898, asking police to find relatives of William QUINLAN, who died there after accident, aged c36yrs.  His father Thomas was dead, and his mother Mary had remarried.  His sister was Mrs. J.H. ALLEN of Mirboo.  Found.  5 pages, List 3.

LINDT, J.W. Hermitage, Black Spur. Fears than the man who assaulted him and was gaoled for three months will return and set fire to his place or worse, 1899.  CONNECTION FOUND

LISTER, John.  Threatened Captain EVANS of Albany Road Toorak in 1896 and making a nuisance of himself.  He had been gaoled in 1888 for inflicting grevious bodily harm and released in 1891; born 1843 England.  9 pages, List 32.

LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.  Anonymous letters re persons living there.  Names mentioned:  Ruth KELLY, Mrs. DALBEAN o/wise Sarah HUTTON or Mrs. Darkie Tom, Maud GUNTER, Dolly TAYLOR, Liz WILSON, Sal REDDAN, Lizzie Ah LET/LOT.  1917.  17 pages, List 3.

LITTLEWOOD, Henry, 36 years, died in 1870 at a Melbourne hotel, recently arrived from Liverpool.  Brother in law Joseph HUGHES, carpenter, identifies him.  Littlewood was married to his sister, who remains in Liverpool with 2 children.  File re disposal of property.  9 pages, List 30.

LIVINGSTON, John and James Auld, sought by brother R.W. of Balham London UK in 1904.  Not found.  8 pages, List 34.

LLOYD, John, Samuel and Thomas.  Convicted, with Jimmy DAVIS, of cattle stealing at Benalla in 1865.  John BUTLER assisted police, seeks payment; three letters from him and details of case.  35 pages, List 4.

LODGE, Francis, died Stawell 1897.  Executors of his estate ask police help in finding missing money.  20 pages, List 20

LODINGTON, Kenneth William, sought by John McKENZIE of Albany W.A.  Their uncle Hugh McKenzie has died.  Found.  15 pages, List 16.  CONNECTION FOUND.

LOFTUS, Mary. Brothel in Lonsdale; details of court case involving her daughter Winifred, whose real name was WESTON. Henry CORNWALL, nearby resident, complains, 1885.

LOGUE, Mrs. T.  of Maryborough, Victoria, wrote in 1938 re her son George, who had been sentenced to 18 mths gaol at Mildura.  3 pages, List 2.

LOHDEN, John.  Writes from Sydney in 1906, re a body found at Cobram, which he thinks may be his brother William.  Police establish it was William ANDERSON.  5 pages, List 4.

LOHFF, Frederick Max. Sought by Mrs. TAYLOR of Hawksburn Road in 1905. She’s looked after his daughter Elsie for 2 years as he was destitute and a widower, living in a bark hut. He was supposed to pay maintenance but has not done so.

LONG, Mrs. Charles, wrote from Amherst in 1896 re her youngest daughter Esther COLLINGE, 14½ years, who was persuaded by John McPHEE Jnr, 30 years, son of the owner of Woodstock Station, to marry him and go interstate.  He has returned but her daughter hasn’t.  Asks police help.  A most interesting letter, giving all sorts of details.  Esther is found interstate.  9 pages, List 35. 

LONG, Oliver John.  Writes from Euroa in 1898; is on waiting list for police, asks when he is likely to be called.  2 pages, List 19,

LONGFIELD, Frederick B.  Son of H. Longfield of the Argus newspaper; in 1908 Tasmanian police report he was arrested there as being destitute; file re collection of items pawned, and passage back to Victoria, 11 pages, List 10.

LOONEY, Kingsley.  Malvern.  Letterbox blown up in 1934.  He rented a flat from Mrs. Elizabeth BARRY and her sister Miss Janet TOWNSEND.  11 pages, List 4.

LOPEZ, Sarah Martin. Her husband A. MARTIN, Redfern, writes in 1883. She has been an inmate of lunatic asylum, left four days previously and took ship to Melbourne. Photo of both on file.

LORDEN, Lewis, baker, formerly of Bendigo, wrote letter to Premier from Fitzroy, claiming he is the next Duke of Middlesex.  Police give his family background, father died in Hobart in 1879; he is delusional.  8 pages, List 37. 

LORDEN, Louis, writes a number of letters re a purse and pawn tickets stolen from him at Boggy Creek near Kyneton, while he was on his way to Echuca, seeking employment, in 1896.  The tickets are presented to pawn broker P. PERLSTEIN in Melbourne, and a coat and silver watch handed over.  The watch is a family heirloom, and he is keen to get it back.  He writes that he uses the name Charles Louis, but his real name is Louis.  35 pages, List 36. 

LOVELOCK, Martha alias GEORGE. Prostitute; rented house in Lt. Lonsdale Street, 1895, but moved.

LOVEWELL, G.H., photographer, left wife Maud in Melbourne c1894 and hadn’t paid maintenance; last heard of in NSW.  She asks police help in 1895 to find him.  Photo on file.  (see instructions re ordering of copies of photos.) Found.  6 pages, List 30.

LOWRY, John. Alias DALE and COOK. Bushranger, 1866; file re arrest and conviction. Reward offered by William JENKINS, carrier, Nth Melbourne, for horse stealing.

LUCAS, Charles D., charged with embezzling funds of the Chiltern Branch of the Amalgamated Miners’ Association, president George SKERRY.  Arrested in Qld and extradited.  Large file re procedures and costs involved.  List 28.

LYFIELD, Catherine. Second wife of Henry, and murdered by him in 1896. Allegations of incest by daughter of first marriage; a particularly revolting case.

LYNCH, William.  Travelling with Lynch’s Bellringers in Qld in 1919, he reports the windows in his home at Windsor have been broken again, after receiving word from his wife.  14 pages, List 3.

LYONS, Amy, living apart from her husband and with wharf labourer Thomas COOPER when she attempted suicide in Melbourne in 1910.  33 years, addicted to drink.  7 pages, List 23.

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ABERFELDY POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been broken up. 21 November 1883 p.302 Victoria Police Gazette

ACTON, William. Constable. See BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO POLICE CLOTHING.

ADAMS, -. Constable. Witness in trial of Benjamin H. Bates, Criminal Sessions. 18 June 1853. Argus

ADAMS, George. Constable. Photo in Weekly Times 11 May 1895 p.11

ADAMS, James. See KILMORE POLICE STATION.

ADAMSON, Thomas. See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE.

ADDERLY, -. Sergt. Witness in trial of John O’Neil, Criminal Sessions. 19 March 1852. Argus

ADDEY, -. Detective. Witness in trial of William Brown, Criminal Sessions. 19 March 1856. Argus

ADELAIDE LEAD POLICE STATION. Correspondence re establishment of, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 100.

AHERN, Michael. See Missing People web page entry of AHERN, John

AH POO. Formerly detective constable at Beechworth, died c1866. Daughters committed to Industrial School by Chiltern Bench 11 January 1869 as neglected children. Mother died in 1868, stepfather unable to support them. VPRS 4527 Register 2 No. 3490.

A.I.F. List of members who joined, Roll of Honour proposed for Library. VPRS 807 Unit 593 File No. 5436.

AITKEN’S GAP POLICE STATION. Correspondence re water supply to station, 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

ALBERT PARK POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. Victoria Police Gazette 26 March 1884 p.85

ALBERTON POLICE LOCKUP. Proclamation as a gaol has been revoked. Victoria Police Gazette 7 May 1868 p.177

ALBERTON POLICE STATION. ‘Return of number of persons 1851′. Names listed: George Dixon Hedley, Manton Flinn, William Doughtry [?] Richard Conroy, William Healey, Michael Doody. VPRS 1189, Unit 7.

ALBERTON POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Temporary station formed. Victoria Police Gazette 10 July 1889 p.238.

ALBERTON POLICE STATION. Has been broken up. Victoria Police Gazette 14 November 1901.

ALCOCK, – Snr. Const. Drill Instructor, Mounted Police. Photo in Weekly Times 21 April 1900 p.11

ALDER, C.W. Served in Victoria police, discharged 1864. Charged with false pretences, subsequently arrested. p. 371 of 1885, p. 7, 8, 15, 23 of 1886. Victoria Police Gazette

ALEXANDER, -. Constable. Injured while on duty in Parliament House Reserve; £200 reward. 30 August and 6 September 1860. Victoria Police Gazette

ALEXANDER, John F. Detective. Witnessed the following hangings: F. Branigan, William Brown, Richard Bryant, 29 April 1857; Chong Sigh and Hang Tzon 2 September 1857; Thomas McGee 19 February 1863. Victorian Government Gazettes [published just after event]

ALEXANDRA POLICE STATION. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158

ALLAN, David. Constable.    Photo in Weekly Times 11 May 1895 p.11

ALLANSFORD POLICE STATION. Western District. Temporary station formed. 14 March 1888 p.82 Temporary station has been made permanent 2 August 1888 p.234. Victoria Police Gazette

ALLEN, -. Sgt at Mt. Alexander. Witness, criminal sessions trial of Patrick Brandrig. 16 March 1852. Argus

ALLEN, George. Constable. Photo of him directing traffic in Melbourne. The Sun 11 September 1922, page 1.

ALLEN, Joseph. ‘Was one of the original members of the Detective force in Victoria’; charged with threatening the life of his wife at Blackwood, Scotch, a miner, aged 50 yrs etc.’, 8 November 1870 p.262. Arrested by Blackwood police. 22 November 1870 p.274. Victoria Police Gazette

ALLEN, Robert. Constable, City Police. Witness, criminal sessions trial of James Barlow. 15 April 1852. Argus

ALLENDALE POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been formed. 13 September 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

ALLIS, – Was in general an afterwards detective police, has now gone to New Zealand. Warrant issued for wife Eliza. 5 October 1865 p.371. Victoria Police Gazette

ALLIS, Morgan. Served about 12 months, seeks reference etc. 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

ALLIS, Morgan. ‘Has been in police force’. Application for Aid, 1901 [Old Age Pensions] Maryborough Petty Sessions, VPRS 6126, p.106

ALLOO, James. Travelling expenses re his special detective duty, October 1857; account passed for payment by Chief Secretary, no details provided. VPRS 807 Unit 1212, 1857 Bundle.

ALLWOOD, -. Constable 2956. Awarded Certificate of Merit by Royal Humane Society. P.271 21 September 1887. Victoria Police Gazette. Details of his claim for a Valour Award. VPRS 807 Unit 112 File No. 855

ALLWOOD, James. Snr. Constable No. 2956, Rutherglen. Awarded Valour Badge. 13 June 1900, amended 20 June 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

ALPHINGTON POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. 10 September 1884 p.237 Transferred from Bourke to Melbourne District. 15 March 1893 p.76. Victoria Police Gazette

ALTONA POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158

AMHERST POLICE STATION. William Ferrier escaped from; formerly in police force at Ballarat, in gaol for sly grog selling. 21 November 1855 p.225. Victoria Police Gazette. See also HILL, P.  It is also worth trying the Avoca & District Historical Society, as they may hold information on this station and the police who served in it.

AMHERST POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been broken up. 10 August 1892 p.210. Victoria Police Gazette

AMPHITHEATRE POLICE STATION. North Western District. Temporary station formed. 10 April 1889 p.137 Victoria Police Gazette.  Note that the Avoca & District Historical Society holds details of both the station and the police who served in Amphitheatre in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

ANDERSON, -. Mary Ann, widow of ex constable who died about three years ago. Fined for failing to send her child to school. 25 March 1891 p.93. Victoria Police Gazette

ANDERSON, Elida. See WOMEN POLICE.

ANDERSON, Louis. Of St. Kilda Police Station. Dog stolen. 2 August 1866 p.300 Victoria Police Gazette

ANDERSON, William John. Joined police force in February 1852, left following year. Information requested. 23 October 1878. Victoria Police Gazette.

ANDERSON’S INLET POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 13 May 1891 p.151. Victoria Police Gazette

ANDREWS, – Sgt. Witness, Criminal Sessions, trial of T. Baker. 16 September 1853. Argus

ANDREWS, F. Daylesford 1882. Has resigned from force, seeks certificate of character etc., letter of resignation further on in bundle. VPRS 937 Unit 460 Bundle 1.

ANDREWS, James. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of John Stacey, 5 April 1865, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

ANDREWS, Robert McDowell.  No. 4320.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File F3325.

ANLEZARK, J.L. Const. 4623, Ballarat. Greyhound stolen. 13 November 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

ANTHONY, Thomas. Information requested. Supposed to have been in the police force in this colony. 27 May 1858 p.219 Victoria Police Gazette

APOLLO BAY POLICE STATION. See KRAMBRUK.

APOLLO BAY POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158

APSLEY. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes. 12 September 1888 p.279; 23 January 1889 p.27; 25 April 1889 p.156. Victoria Police Gazette

APSLEY POLICE STATION. Western District. Has been formed. 10 December 1884 p.332. Victoria Police Gazette.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158

ARARAT LOCKUP. Has been discontinued as a gaol. 16 October 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

ARARAT POLICE    Board of Enquiry into, 1858. VPRS 1189 Unit 783

ARARAT POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved; described. 1 December 1886 p.333. Victoria Police Gazette.

ARARAT POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158

ARCHDEACON, John. Formerly in mounted police, discharged December 1870. Warrant issued for wife desertion. 18 July 1871 p.183. At present in Young District, NSW. 6 August 1871. Now charged with deserting his two children. Recently at Murrumburrah NSW. 26 September 1871 p.247 Victoria Police Gazette

ARCHER, -. Mtd. Trooper. Witness, Trial of John Woods, Criminal Sessions. 19 November 1852. Argus

ARCHER, Frederick. Information requested. Joined police force in 1852, discharged from Rokewood in January 1859. 19 September 1867 p.349. Has been found. 26 September 1867 p. 358. Victoria Police Gazette

ARCHER, T.W.H. Unpaid tailor’s bill, owing for three years, tailor writes in 1858. Archer had been at Hamilton, was now at Rokewood. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 2 Bundle 2.

ARMFIELD, E. Constable No. 2667. See Criminal Cases web page.

ARMITAGE, Alexander. Witnessed hanging of James Murphy 6 November 1863, Geelong. Victorian Government Gazette

ARMSTRONG, -. Inspector. Complaint against him and Brackenbury by local Police Magistrate at Heathcote, 1853. VPRS 937 Unit 275 Bundle 3.

ARMSTRONG, Alexander. See FLANAGAN, John.

ARMSTRONG, James. Witnessed hanging at Melbourne of F. Branigan, William Brown, Richard Bryant on 29 April 1857. Victorian Government Gazette

ARMSTRONG, James. Formerly constable in Melbourne City Police, convicted of illegally selling spirituous liquors … absconded. p.503 25 November 1858. Victoria Police Gazette

ARMSTRONG, T.H. Detective. Witnessed hanging at Ballarat of Charles H. Deutschman 29 June 1908. Victorian Government Gazette

ARNELL, William. Ex Snr. Constable Port Fairy, reports a cow stolen. 20 March 1919 Victoria Police Gazette

ARNOLD, James F. Discharged April 1856; seeks his discharge papers Jan. 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

ARNOLD, James Francis. Mtd. Trooper. Witness, criminal sessions trial of J. Mayholland. 18 February 1852. Argus

ARNOLD, R.W. Witnessed hanging of William Colston, Melbourne, 24 August 1891. Victorian Government Gazette

ARROWSMITH, J.T. Snr. Constable 4803. Witnessed hanging of Colin C. Ross, 24 April 1922. Victorian Government Gazette

ASCOT VALE POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. P.310 3 November 1887. Victoria Police Gazette.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158

ASHLEY, James. Detective. Witness, criminal Sessions trials of: I. Higginbotham & ors 19 April 1853; B. Cooper 18 May 1853; William Rodgers 21 July 1853; – D’Arcy 19 August 1853; Geo. Melville & ors 19 September 1853; William Osborne, 20 October 1853; Evan Williams & ors. 17 November 1853. Argus

ASHTON, George. See PARKER, Henry F.

ASHURST, Robert. See entry on Missing People webpage for ASHURST, Margaret.

ASPENDALE POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Temporary police station has been established. 24 December 1914. Temporary station, closed on 24 March 1922. p.187 30 March 1922. Victoria Police Gazette

ASPLIN, Eva. See WOMEN POLICE.

ASSIP, John  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

ATKINS, Thomas. Constable. Witness, criminal sessions cases of J. Beattie & M. Tuhey 24 March 1855; H. Reid & ors. 27 March 1855. Argus

AUBURN POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158

AUXILIARY POLICE 1939. Applicants for. VPRS 807 Unit 1427 (entire box).

AVENEL POLICE STATION. Harrie Cooper supposed to have died there, while cook, c.1854. Missing Friend enquiry. P.136 27 May 1873. Victoria Police Gazette.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

AVOCA POLICE STATION. See RYAN, Edward; BENNETT, Robert; BUTLER, Peter.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station and residence requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.  Note that the Avoca & District Historical Society has much detail regarding both the station and the police who served in the Avoca area in the 19th and early 20th century.

AVOCA FOREST POLICE STATION. Maryborough District. Broken up. P. 274, 28 October 1873. Victoria Police Gazette

AXEDALE POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

AXHILL, -.  Constable 4502.  Discharged for misconduct, 1894.  VPRS 807 Unit 3 File A2101.

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BABER, Henry  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BABINGTON, James. Sgt. Dog stolen from Russell St. Barracks. p.330, 23 December 1873. . Victoria Police Gazette

BACCHUS MARSH. Details of premises to be used for police purposes, and correspondence re road works in police paddock, 1853. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 1. William Higgins, Independent Minister, Geelong, offers his house (described) for police use, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6. See also HAY, J.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BACCHUS MARSH MAIN RAILWAY CAMP. Bourke District. Temporary station formed. p.375, 5 December 1888. Has been broken up. p.36, 30 January 1889 Victoria Police Gazette

BACK CREEK POLICE STATION. North Western District. Name changed to Kennington. P.657, 18 December 1919. . Victoria Police Gazette. See also RYAN, Thomas.

BADCOCK, John. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of C. Raffaelo, 22 March 1855; J. Beattie and M. Tuhey, 24 March 1855. Argus

BAIN, Peter. Retired constable, died Maryborough 1907; no relatives in Victoria. Court case re whether Will is genuine. p.8, 11 March 1908 The Age

BAIRD, John. Constable. Stationed at Nareen when station broken into. p.107, 18 April 1877. Victoria Police Gazette

BAIRNSDALE POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. p.336, 29 October 1890.  Victoria Police Gazette

BAIRNSDALE POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BALACLAVA POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. p.144, 17 April 1889.  Victoria Police Gazette

BALCHIN, John William. Children Charles, John and Arthur baptised in Church of Christ Maryborough 1877-1881. Baptismal Register

BALCHIN, John William. Ex inspector of police, charged with larceny on Grace Lee, woman with whom he was living. Recently received £900 compensation….. Large file, 1908. VPRS 807 Unit 343. Further file re his adultery with married woman, asked to resign, 1908. VPRS 807 Unit 331 No. 1088

BALCHIN, John William. Formerly inspector of police at Ballarat, living with married woman; court case. 1 August 1908, p.21.  Argus

BALD HILLS POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been broken up. p.308, 9 August 1866. Ballarat District. Has been broken up. p.348, 19 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

BALFOUR, John. Formerly police constable at St. Kilda; deserted wife and two children, 5 March 1857 p.88; apprehended by Heathcote police, 26 March 1857 p.111. Victoria Police Gazette

BALFOUR, Samuel  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BALFOUR, William. See entry for James ARMSTRONG in Missing People web page.

BALLAN. Letter re rental of building for police, 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7. See also MINSTER, W.

BALLAN POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BALLARAT POLICE COURT. Estimates of alterations to, sketch of, correspondence regarding etc, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 98, File P55/6540.

BALLARAT POLICE SITE. Part of area temporarily reserved in 1879 revoked, 27 May 1891 p.158. Victoria Police Gazette

BALLARAT POLICE STATION. See ANLEZARK, J.L.; FOX, -., GORDON, G.R.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BALLARAT EAST POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BALLARAT NORTH POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BALLARAT SOUTH POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BALLARAT WEST POLICE STATION. Central District. Name has been changed to Sturt St. West (Ballarat). 4 August 1904, Victoria Police Gazette

BALLARD, John Taylor. Constable 3924. Witnessed hanging of Fillipi Castillo, 16 September 1889, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BALLARD, James Taylor.  No. 3924.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1889.

BALMER, Richard. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of John Towt. 21 April 1854 Argus

BALMORAL POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BALWYN POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Name has been changed to Canterbury. 4 August 1904. Victoria Police Gazette

BAND. See DAVIDSON, – Sgt., OGILVIE, J.

BANNAN, R. Snr. Constable 2289. Witnessed hanging of William Barnes 15 May 1885, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BANNOCKBURN POLICE STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.  See also WABDALLAH POLICE STATION.

BARBER, Thomas William. Constable 4725. Awarded bravery badge. 23 July 1914 p.400. Victoria Police Gazette

BARCLAY, H.R. Joined force August 1852; recommended for promotion. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

BARCLAY, Hugh Ross. Witnessed hangings of James Quinn 10 November 1871; James Smith and Thomas Brady, 15 May 1873. Victorian Government Gazette

BARCLAY, Johnston.  No. 2954.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1485.

BARINGHUP POLICE DISTRICT. Midland District. Has been broken up. 8 September 1904, p.401. Victoria Police Gazette

BARKSTEAD POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been broken up. 8 June 1892 p.154. Victoria Police Gazette

BARLOW, H.T. Detective. Witnessed hanging of Martin Rice 4 October 1861; Samuel Pollett 29 December 1862. Victorian Government Gazette

BARRACKS – ST. KILDA RD. Photo of bedroom in new police barracks opened today. The Herald 14 December 1926. Photo of opening ceremony.  Argus 15 December 1926 p.33.  See also VICTORIA BARRACKS.

BARRAPORT POLICE STATION. Midland District. Temporary station formed. 23 August 1893 p.230; broken up, 13 December 1893 p.334. Victoria Police Gazette

BARRATT, -. Constable. ‘A Public Meeting will be held in the Town Hall Richmond tonight, to start subscriptions for the widow and family of the late Constable Barratt. 10 July 1882 The Age

BARRETT, -. Constable, Mary St., Richmond. Large stone thrown through front window. £2 reward. 25 June 1884 p.169. Victoria Police Gazette

BARROW, Richard. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of Frederick Turner, 27 April 1857, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BARRY, -. Constable. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of James Croft, 17 August 1852. Argus

BARRY, John. Local Council awarded him £5 for saving old market sheds from destruction by fire, Bendigo. 13 August 1872 Mt. Alexander Mail quoting Bendigo Advertiser.

BARRY, John. See Missing People web page under CUFF.

BARRY, Richard.  No. 3677.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File K2832.

BARRY’S REEF POLICE STATION. Kyneton District. New station formed. 12 October 1869 p.222. Has been broken up. 8 September 1886 p.254. Victoria Police Gazette

BATCHELOR, Richard John, No. 4590.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  One page, no number.

BATEMAN, Frederick Ernest. No. 5152. File re failure to obey orders, 1920. VPRS 807 Unit 1254 No. E16934.

BATES, Stephen. Mounted Police. Died at Swan Hill/Serpentine Creek 1856. Friend John Wright seeks details. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

BATESFORD POLICE STATION. Has been removed to Leigh Road. 18 October 1866 p.395. Victoria Police Gazette

BAUCHER, J.H. Constable, Carlton. Dog stolen. 16 October 1919. Victoria Police Gazette

BAUDINETT, Charles C. Constable 4332, Nhill. Dog poisoned, offers reward. 10 March 1898. Victoria Police Gazette

BAUDINETT, Charles C.  See Criminal Cases web page for 1900 court case.

BEAR, James William. E x constable; wife desertion. 10 march 1921, p.183. Victoria Police Gazette

BEAUFORT POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 17 September 1890, p.294. Victoria Police Gazette

BEAUMONT, Alfred and William. James Rostron writes 1855, both supposed to have served in private gold escort and mounted police, asks reason for Alfred Beaumont’s dismissal and seeking their whereabouts. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

BEAVER, Alexander  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BEAVER, P.H. Inspector. Witnessed hanging of Edward Feeney, 14 May 1872, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BEAVER, S. Inspector. Witnessed hanging of Patrick Geary, 4 December 1871, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BECKMAN, H.C. Ex police inspector, Malvern. Jewellery etc. stolen from dwelling. 6 January 1921 p.3. Victoria Police Gazette

BECKWITH, W. Sub Inspector and Remount Officer. ‘Instructions to Mounted Constables on the Treatment of ‘The Horse’. p.81/82 of 1886. Victoria Police Gazette

BECKWITH, W. Printed copy of lecture given at Depot 19 December 1886. VPRS 807 Unit 97 File No. 2600.

BECKWITH, William. Remount purchaser, Mounted men. Photo and article. 5 May 1894 p.783/784. The Australasian. Inspector, Mounted police. Photos. 14 April 1900, p.9 and 21 April 1900 p.11. Weekly Times

BEEAC POLICE STATION. Has been formed. 14 April 1887 p.115 Victoria Police Gazette

BEECHWORTH POLICE STATION. See AH POO; DIXON, Charles; MACKAY, James; McKEAN, Robert; MARTIN, Philip; ROFE, John., ROSS, William; WOLFE, -.

BECHWORTH POLICE STATION.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BEERE, Elizabeth. See WOMEN POLICE.

BEESEWATER, -. Trooper. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of George Melville & ors, 19 September 1853. Argus

BELFAST POLICE. See FRIZZILL, J.

BELFAST POLICE STATION. Western District. Name has been changed to Port Fairy. 16 November 1887 p.322. Victoria Police Gazette

BELGRAVE POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Temporary station established. 3 December 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

BELL, -. Constable, Russell St., lost plain-clothes police medal. 27 March 1882, Victoria Police Gazette

BELMONT POLICE STATION. Name changed to this, from South Barwon. 22 April 1891 p.124. Victoria Police Gazette

BENA POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been broken up. 24 June 1891 p.186 Victoria Police Gazette. See also JEETHO.

BENALLA POLICE DISTRICT. The following stations were transferred to Upper Goulburn District; Jamieson, Wood’s Point, Jericho, Matlock, Gaffney’s Creek, Enoch’s Point, Darlingford, Alexandra, Mansfield and Merton. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

BENALLA POLICE STATION. Account from Benalla Hotel, for police expenses incurred in 1853 has still to be paid in 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4. See also BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION; COCHER, F.; McPHERSON, R.

BENALLA POLICE STATION.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BENAMBRA POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed. 24 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

BENDIGO. See BARRY, J.; BURKE, P.J.; CAHILL, T.; CANTWELL, -., ENNIS, B.; FAHEY, -.; FORREST, G.K.; KILFEDER, J.; McKENZIE, Alexander; MEADE, -.; MOLYNEUX, -; MURNANE, T.; O’FARRELL, E.; PURCELL, D.; SHEAHAN, J.; WILSON, W.B.; XIMINES, -.

BENDIGO. Copy of letter from J.A. Panton, Resident Commissioner, re fire in large manure heap at rear of police stables, and urgent need for fire engine. 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 94 File K54/12.410

BENDIGO. Charge against Cons. Britt in 1895. VPRS 807 Unit 28 No. 8082. Complaint re bad condition of chimney in Barracks, 1895. VPRS 807 Unit 29 No. 8640. Cases of misconduct 1895, involving Sgt. O’Donnell (No. 2970), Sgt, Kilfedder and Constable Davidson (3914). VPRS 807 Unit 16 Bundle 1, File Nos. 1737 and 1743.

BENDIGO POLICE. Group photos of local police, including mounted members. 7 April 1898 p.7 and 14 April 1898 p.10 The Bendigonian. Group photo and photo of Superintendent Mahony. 10 September 1901 p.12. Group photo of single members of local force. 9 July 1901 p.9. Photo of unnamed local police who took part in football match, 11 August 1903 p.11. Group photo, 9 August 1904 p.8 The Bendigonian. Group photo, those identified: Det. Commons, Inspector Hannan, Sergt. McKenna, Senr. Constable Brady, Superintendent Sainsbury, plain-clothes constable Currie. 18 February 1908 p.16 The Bendigonian. Group photo taken on retirement of Sergt. Glenny; those identified are Glenny, Superintendent Sainsbury, Sub Inspector Hannan, Sergt. McKenzie. 16 June 1908 p.15 The Bendigonian

BENDIGO & DISTRICT POLICE Photo, including Sgts. Brady and Bowden, Superintendent Keegan, Inspector Weir, Detective Currie. 6 April 1916 p.14 The Bendigonian

BENDIGO POLICE FOOTBALL TEAM. Photo. 11 August 1903, p.11. The Bendigonian

BENDIGO POLICE STATION. Name changed from Sandhurst. 15 July 1891 p.206. Victoria Police Gazette

BENDIGO – WATCHHOUSE. Extension of, 1919. VPRS 807 Unit 1252 File No. 13550

BENDIGO NORTH POLICE STATION. North Western District. Has been formed. 6 June 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

BENNETT, John. Sergt., McIvor. Died 1853, probate granted 1854 to executor Patrick O’Meara. Index to Probates Series 1, No. 335.

BENNETT, Robert H. Constable, Avoca, formerly of Reedy Creek. Defendant in breach of promise case. 12 December 1884 Avoca Mail

BENNINGFIELD, Thomas. Information requested, was in force in 1854. 7 July 1880 Victoria Police Gazette

BENTLEY, -. Information requested by father; came as police cadet 1852, believed to have gone to the Ballarat diggings. 18 June 1857. Victoria Police Gazette

BERKELEY, -. Sub Inspector. Sudden death of, Portland, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File 56/V809

BERLIN POLICE STATION. Maryborough District. Has been formed. 29 July 1873 p.196. Name changed to Rheola (now in North Western District). 27 November 1889 p.386. Victoria Police Gazette

BERLINER, Otto. Resignation; cases he was involved in, his grievances etc. 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1184.

BERLINER, Otto. Notice of meeting of Police Reward Fund 1865 re application of ex detective Berliner. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 5 Bundle 1.

BERLINER, Otto. File headed ‘Berliner’s troubles’, 1892. VPRS 937 Unit 154 Bundle 3.

BERNARD, R. or F. See ROSS, William.

BERNARD, T.R. Appointed Subaltern of Foot Police Cadets, 1852. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 2.

BERRICREE, John. Constable. Criminal Sessions Trial; suffering prisoner to escape. 12 February 1852. Argus

BERRINGA POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 30 January 1884 p.30. Victoria Police Gazette

BERRIWILLOCK POLICE STATION. Midland District. Has been formed. 15 February 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

BERRY, Andrew. Lieut. Gold Mounted Police. Death Notice for son Alexander Haig, aged 4 months. 25 June 1852 p.2.  Argus

BERTRAM, George. See PEARSON’S STATION POLICE OFFICE

BERWICK POLICE STATION. Bourke District. New station formed. 24 December 1868 p.456. Land temporarily reserved, 3 February 1886 p.34. Victoria Police Gazette

BEST, Thomas William alias GAY. Charged on warrant with child desertion … Tasmanian, 29 years … recently discharged from the police, was stationed at Swan Hill. 12 July 1876. Victoria Police Gazette

BETHANGA POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Temporary station formed on Wodonga and Tallangatta Railway line. 12 December 1888 p.382. Name changed to Bethanga Lower. 7 May 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

BEULAH POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Station formed. 21 October 1891 p.296. Victoria Police Gazette. Land reserved. 9 June 1893 p 2452. Victorian Government Gazette

BINGHAM, Georgina. See WOMEN POLICE.

BINKS, William J. File re Merit Badge. VPRS 807 Unit 569 File No. 226

BINKS, William J. Ex constable. Wife Wilhelmina J. shot herself after love affair, aged 36 years. Truth 11 February 1933.

BIRCHIP POLICE STATION. North Western District. Station formed, 23 December 1890 p. 398. Victoria Police Gazette. Site reserved, 23 November 1894 p.4339 Victorian Government Gazette

BIRREGURRA POLICE STATION. Geelong District. Has been formed. 15 November 1866 p.424. Victoria Police Gazette.

BIRT, Edward. Information requested; served in Victoria police. 15 March 1882 p.82. Victoria Police Gazette.

BLACK, Charles. ‘For upwards of 20 years a first class detective of this colony, died 28 July 1876 aged 57 years’. Tombstone Boroondara cemetery Kew.

BLACK, George. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of C. Harrison, S. Woods, W. Carver, 3 August 1864, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BLACK FOREST POLICE STATION. Iron store used, correspondence, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

BLACK ROCK POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been broken up. 5 May 1910. Has been established. 30 December 1910. Has been closed. 23 April 1914. Has been formed. 17 December 1914. Victoria Police Gazette.

BLACKWOOD POLICE STATION. See HENRY, James Y.; SHEBLER, G.

BLAKELY, William. Formerly constable in Portland c1851. VPRS 515 Unit 4 No. 2794 [in gaol].

BLAMEY, Chief Commissioner. Photo. Argus 13 August 1929 p.5.

BLANCHFIELD, R. Witnessed hanging of C.H. Deutschman, 29 June 1908, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette

BLOOMFIELD, -. Chief Constable. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of W. Wilson and A. Gough, 11 February 1852; C. Heather, 16 April 1852; R. Lamb, 19 May 1852; Nelson robbery, 24 May 1852. Argus

BLOOMFIELD, Richard [?] See GRANGE POLICE OFFICE.

BLOOMFIELD, William. Formerly in force and stationed at Benalla. Warrant issued for payment of over £20; Irish, aged 40 years etc., seen at Jericho in January. 25 February 1864, p. 85. Victoria Police Gazette.

BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO POLICE CLOTHING Report into poor quality cloth submitted by contractor, 1856. Names mentioned: Inspector [Samuel] Freeman, Sub Inspector R. Cooke, veterinary surgeon George E. Pearce, Sub Inspector Taylor, Constable William Acton, Acting Chief Commissioner C. McMahon. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File 56/T2523.

BOBSEIN, Henry.  No. 4058.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  No. I3006

BOGONG POLICE STATION.  Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station requirements.  VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

BOLGER, Moses. Formerly senior constable, charged with deserting family at Ballarat. 7 September 1869 p.191. Victoria Police Gazette.

BOLGER, Pierce. Constable, Richmond. Insolvent. June 1870, p.884, Victorian Government Gazette

BOLGER, Pierce. Formerly in force; charged with disobeying order of Richmond Bench. 25 April 1871 p.103. Victoria Police Gazette.

BOLSTER, John. Information requested; reported to have been in force, but name does not appear on records, nor does that of Michael Collins, who represented himself as having served with him. Bolster was born Co. Limerick, then resident in London. 30 July 1868 p.285. Victoria Police Gazette.

BONNIE DOON. See DOON.

BOOKEY, Power Le Poer. To act as acting CCP during McMahon’s tour of the goldfields, 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 151. Seeks 12 months leave on full pay, 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1250.

BOOLARRA POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 11 December 1889 p.400. Station broken up, Gippsland District. 23 October 1895, p.327. Victoria Police Gazette

BOORT POLICE RESERVE. To be partly revoked. 29 December 1892 p.348. Victoria Police Gazette

BOORT POLICE STATION. North Western District. Has been formed. 4 December 1878. Victoria Police Gazette

BOSTON, James. Ex policeman, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of R. Jones, 20 April 1855. Argus

BOURKE DISTRICT. The Office of Superintendent of Bourke District has been removed from 205 Swanston St., Melbourne, to Barkly St., St. Kilda. 12 December 1883 p.321. Superintendent’s Office has been moved from Acland St., St. Kilda to 17 Swan St., Richmond, 19 December 1888, p.390. Office of Superintendent has moved from Swan St., to the corner of Gipps and Stanley Sts., Richmond. Victoria Police Gazette

BOURKE ST. WEST POLICE STATION. See KING ST. POLICE STATION

BOURKE, John. Constable. Tried 1854, received two months’ imprisonment for drunkenness. VPRS 515 Unit 3, p.602.

BOURKE, Thomas. Constable 2390. Witnessed hanging of Freeland Morell, 7 January 1886, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BOWDEN, -. Sgt. See BENDIGO & DISTRICT POLICE

BOWDEN, Roderick. Constable 3523. Shepparton, 1901. Large file re his dismissal in 1899 and plans to reinstate him. VPRS 807 Unit 157 No. 5331.

BOWEN, Henry. See entry on Missing People webpage for BOWEN, Thomas.

BOWMAN, John. Constable, 252 MacPherson St., Prince’s Hill. Jewellery stolen. 23 March 1898 p.93. Victoria Police Gazette

BOWMAN, John. Sgt. 3923. File re misconduct, 1920. VPRS 807 Unit 1254 No. D16986

BOXHALL, W.H. Witnessed hanging of Robert Landells, 16 October 1889, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BOX HILL POLICE STATION. See NUNAWADING POLICE STATION.

BOYES, William Watson. Was a cadet in 1853. Information requested. 28 August 1878. Victoria Police Gazette

BOYN, James. ‘was a sergeant in the troopers’. Relation William Gillespie of Geelong seeks his whereabouts, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

BRABAZON, C.A. Witnessed hanging of William H. Terry, 31 July 1867, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

BRACK, William. See BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION.

BRACK, William. Constable, complaint against him by George Cherry, Benalla, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 7.

BRACKENBURY, -. See ARMSTRONG, -.

BRADY, -. Snr. Constable. See BENDIGO POLICE; BENDIGO & DISTRICT POLICE.

BRADY, John. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Connelly, 21 July 1853. Sgt., witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of M. McGowan, 17 November 1853. Argus

BRAITHWAITE, -. See BROMFIELD.

BRANIGAN, Sub Inspector. Board of Enquiry into complaint about, 1858, then at Waranga (Rushworth). VPRS 1189, Unit 783

BRANKEET. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes. 28 March 1888, p.99 Victoria Police Gazette

BRANKIN, Patrick. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of C. Tracey, 17 July 1852. Argus

BRANNIGAN, W. St. John. Witnessed hangings of: T. Ryan, 11 April 1859; G. Chamberlin and W. Armstrong, 12 July 1859; H. Cooley, 15 July 1861. Victorian Government Gazette

BRAYBROOK JUNCTION POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. 15 August 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

BRAYSHER, W.H. Constable 4271. Mother Superior of Brigidine Convent Echuca wrote several letters to Chief Commissioner in 1911 re unpaid account for schooling for his child Eileen. His explanations on file. VPRS 807 Unit 1311 File K5391.

BREADY, Thomas. Ran escort from Benalla to Wangaratta 1855. Correspondence re his debts. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

BREEN, Richard Dennis. Russell St., Melbourne. Constable. Intends to apply for certificate of discharge from bankruptcy. 14 January 1898 p.122. Victoria Police Gazette

BRENNAN, -. Constable, stationed at Sunbury. Complaint against him, 1865. VPRS 937 Unit 142 Bundle 4.

BRENNAN, George. Sgt., Walhalla, insolvent. Court case by trustee. The Age 7 November 1896 p.6.

BRIAGOLONG. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes. 28 March 1888 p.99 Victoria Police Gazette

BRIAGOLONG POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed, 22 December 1886 p.354. Victoria Police Gazette

BRICE, Henry. Was in Melbourne Detective Police when convicted of bribery, 1856. VPRS 515 Unit 4 No. 2732.

BRICE, Robert. Lost cheques made out to him for salary for police duty; seeks new cheques, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

BRIEN, Ethel. See WOMEN POLICE.

BRIGGS, George F. Constable 494, Drummond St. Carlton. Coat etc. stolen. 8 May 1895 p.144. Victoria Police Gazette

BRIGHT, -. Chief Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of A. Costray, 12 February 1853. Argus

BRIGHTON EAST POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been broken up. 22 August 1901. Has been formed. 19 December 1901. Victoria Police Gazette

BRIGHTON SOUTH POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. 22 August 1901. Victoria Police Gazette

BRIM POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Temporary station formed, 27 November 1895 p.364. Temporary station broken up, 18 April 1895 p.119. Victoria Police Gazette

BRITT, -. Constable. See BENDIGO; KILFEDER, J..

BRITT, William Patrick. Constable, C.I.B., Melbourne. Terrier dog stolen from his yard at 65 Highett St. Richmond, 22 October 1914 p.567. Victoria Police Gazette

BROADFORD POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 30 March 1873, p.100. Victoria Police Gazette

BROCK, -. Chief Constable, Benalla. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of A. Forbes, 24 July 1851. Argus

BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION. ‘Return of number of persons in the Department of Petty Sessions on 23 June 1851; Robert G. Meade, William Brack, Thomas Petty, Denis Leary, John Hines. VPRS 1189 Unit 7.

BROMFIELD, -. Constable. He and Constables Dobbs, Morrison and Braithwaite entered into a partnership. He would resign and select land in western district and work it, the others would contribute equally to expenses and his maintenance. Equity court case. 1 March 1873, p.6. The Age

BROMLEY, James. Late soldier in the 86th Regiment, and a constable; sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for drunkenness, 1854. VPRS 515 Unit 3, p.681.

BROOKLYN POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Temporary station formed. 21 December 1892 p.340. Temporary station formed. 23 August 1893, p.230. Victoria Police Gazette

BROOKES, Roma. Wins girls race in Police Association Picnic, photo. Picture Supplement 28 January 1928. Weekly Times

BROOKS, William T. Witnessed hanging of Colin C. Ross, 24 April 1922. Victorian Government Gazette

BROWN, -. Constable City Police. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Michael McLoughlan, 17 April 1852. Argus

BROWN, -. Superintendent. Just retired after 35 years service, had been head of detective branch. Photo. 5 October 1899, p. 12. The Bendigonian

BROWN, David. See KILMORE POLICE STATION.

BROWN, Donald. Constable No. 5182. Application for Merit Badge. VPRS 807 Unit 321 File No. 6850.

BROWN, Patrick. Information requested, formerly in police force. 18 September 1862 p.332. Victoria Police Gazette

BROWN, Patrick. Police pensioner, assaulted by Percy Jones. 24 December 1919 p.672. Victoria Police Gazette

BROWNE, Charles F. Witnessed hanging of George Waines, 16 July 1860, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

BROWNE, James W. Clerk to Superintendent. Witnessed hanging of Samuel Gibbs and George Thompson, 6 November 1858 and George Waines, 16 July 1860. Victorian Government Gazette

BROWN HILL POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been formed, 15 August 1894, p.227. Victoria Police Gazette

BRUNSDEN, Joseph. Joined July 1855, dismissed September 1855 in consequent of delirium tremens. Letter form his mother in England 1856, seeking his whereabouts. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

BRUNSWICK WEST POLICE STATION. Melbourne district. Station formed, cnr Hunter and Pearson Sts. 25 June 1890 p.196. Victoria Police Gazette

BRUTON, Elsie. See WOMEN POLICE.

BRYCE, -. Detective. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of R. Jones, 20 April 1855. Argus

BUANGOR POLICE STATION. Central District. Transferred to Wimmera District. 29 August 1883. Victoria Police Gazette

BUCHAN POLICE SITE. Temporarily reserved. 14 May 1884 p.132. Victoria Police Gazette

BUCHAN POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed. 25 July 1883 p. 197. Victoria Police Gazette

BUCK, -. Snr. Constable No. 76. Tried and acquitted of murder charge; seeks reimbursement of expenses, 1862. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

BUCKLAND LOCK UP. Discontinued as a gaol. 7 April 1864. Victoria Police Gazette

BUCKLAND POLICE STATION.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BUCKLAND POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been broken up. 10 November 1899 p.299. Victoria Police Gazette

BUCKMASTER, George. Charged with being under the influence, January 1870, pleads not guilty. Found guilty, second offence, previously transferred form Beechworth for misconduct. Chief Commissioner orders he be fined and ‘he be warned that the next time he seriously commits himself I will direct his removal …’. Buckmaster resigns. VPRS 937 Unit 166 Bundle 3.

BUCKMASTER, George. Letter from him in Brisbane, re Qld goldrush, is published in St. Arnaud Mercury 28 September 1872. Writes from Qld in 1878 re re-organising mounted police; critical comment from Chief Commissioner. VPRS 937 Unit 447 Bundle 1.

BULBAN POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 37 August 1890 p.272. Victoria Police Gazette

BULBAN POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been established, 30 December 1910. Has been broken up. 26 March 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

BULLAROOK POLICE STATION. Name has been changed to Bungaree. 22 November 1866 p.434. Victoria Police Gazette

BULLOCK, James. Constable 3554. Details case for which he received Merit Badge, 1905. VPRS 807 Unit 1198 File No. 3737.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File 5039 (with PLOWRIGHT, W.)

BULN BULN POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been broken up. 14 September 1892 p.242. Victoria Police Gazette

BUNCE, John. Constable, Hawthorn. Watch stolen at bowling club. 20 February 1919. Victoria Police Gazette

BUNGAREE POLICE STATION. See BULLAROOK.

BUNINYONG POLICE. ‘Weekly return of police stationed, 5 November 1851. William Mair, PM, John Green, Clerk of Bench, Henry Farange Chief Constable. ‘ VPRS 1189 Unit 6. See also FARRANGE, H

BUNINYONG POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes. 15 August 1888 p.249. Victoria Police Gazette

BUNINYONG POLICE STATION. Manned by one senior constable and four men. Report of rush there, 1856, by Henry Foster, Inspector, Ballarat. Population now 14,000. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File 56/T1842.

BUNNUGAL POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 6 February 189 p.46. Victoria Police Gazette

BUNYIP POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Temporary station formed. 15 March 1893 p.76. Temporary station broken up, 21 June 1893 p.170. Station has been formed, 18 February 1904. Victoria Police Gazette

BUNWORTH, Constable.  See entry for McDONALD, Kenneth on Index to Criminal & Other Case Files

BURKE, P.J. Constable 4383, Bendigo.. Catherine Landers of Back Creek writes libellous letter regarding him in 1919. He sues and wins damages. VPRS 807 Unit 1257 No. A1411.

BURKE, Robert O’H.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BURMAN, Lorenzo H. Renews his application for a Valour aware-merit badge, on eve of retirement in 1908; originally applied in 1900. VPRS 807 Unit 342 No. 5887.

BURNEN, L.H. Constable, St. Kilda West. Watch stolen, 28 September 1898 p.297. Victoria Police Gazette

BURNLEY POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. 21 August 1889 p.282. Victoria Police Gazette

BURNS, -. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of W. Johnson, 18 May 1853. Argus

BURNT BRIDGE (near Ballarat). Contractor seeks payment of account, 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

BURNT CREEK. Petition from inhabitants, 1857, protesting proposed removal of camp. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

BURROUGHS, William.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

BURROWES, Alexander. Constable 128. Injured in 1861 when horse fell on him, permanently affected. Applies and is given gratuity and discharged from service, 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1250.

BURRUMBEET POLICE STATION. Central District. Broken up, new station formed at Miners Rest in place of it. 17 January 1883 p.18. Victoria Police Gazette

BURWOOD POLICE STATION. File re rent payable, 1921. Station rented from Sarah Hill; includes detail of building and land. VPRS 807 Unit 1257 No. C14128.

BUTLER, James Blake. Information requested. A letter from home awaits him at the office of the Chief Commissioner. P.217. 1870. Was a mounted constable stationed in Ballarat District and received his discharge in June 1859, Irish, he was then 24 years. p.298. 20 December 1870. Victoria Police Gazette

BUTLER, Peter. Discharged at own request 1855. ‘Having served for about nine months on the Evoca’ [sic]. Lost discharge, seeks another, and return of testimonials. Writes from Creswick in 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

BYRNES, Patrick John. Gold Commissioner, Tumut NSW, writes to Chief Commissioner in 1857, asking if Byrnes had served in Victoria police force as he claimed. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

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CAHILL, James. See entry on Missing People webpage for CAHILL, M.

CAHILL, James.  No. 3773.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

CAHILL, P. Witnessed hanging of A. Picone, 18 September 1916, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

CAHILL, Thomas.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

CAHILL, Thomas. No. 4151. Application for transfer to country station, is ill with lung disease. Sent to Bendigo, 1907. VPRS 807 Unit 1252 No. B968.

CALDWELL, James. Late officer attached to Pentridge gaol, ex police member, 1862. VPRS 937 Unit 363 Bundle 8, File 1132.

CALIFORNIA GULLY POLICE STATION. Large file re accommodation 1889-1901. VPRS 807 Unit 160 File 7730. See also MITCHELL, T.

CALWELL, G.L. No. 6198. File re his improperly working his beat, 1919. VPRS 807 Unit 1257 No. A15872.

CAMBERWELL POLICE STATION. File re removal to new rented premises in Riversdale Road, 1913. VPRS 807 Unit 485 File N6143.

CAMBRIAN HILL POLICE STATION. Ballarat District. Has been broken up. 29 June 1869 p.135. Victoria Police Gazette

CAMDEN TOWN POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed, 10 June 1891 p.172. Name changed to Caulfield, 24 June 1891 p.186. Victoria Police Gazette

CAMERON, James. Missing Friend, had served in Victoria police. 7 December 1892 p.329. Victoria Police Gazette

CAMERON, R. Seymour, railway porter. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 Aug. 1932. p.24. [No further detail given]

CAMPBELL, M. Superintendent, Chief of C.I.D., died at his home in Middle Park. Photo. 17 December 1927 p.2, Weekly Times

CAMPBELL, Matthew. Tombstone inscription, Melbourne General Cemetery, Presb. K, [transcribed 1988] ‘In loving memory of my beloved husband and our dear father Matthew Campbell late Supt. of Police died 14th December 1927 aged 58 years. Ever remembered. Also Stanley youngest son of above died August 1906 Also Emily loved wife of above died 26th May 1930 aged 57 years. Reunited.’

CAMPBELL, Robert. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial, 18 July 1854. Argus

CAMPBELL’S CREEK POLICE STATION. Has been transferred from North Western to Midland District, 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

CAMPERDOWN POLICE STATION. Transferred from Western to Southern District. 10 May 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

CANAVAN, Jeremiah.   No. 4292.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  No number (with TREACY, James)

CANAVAN, J. No. 3277. Large file re his claim for reimbursement of money expended in sly grog cases at Mt. William, 1900. VPRS 807 Unit 1253.

CANAVAN, John.  No. 3279.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L3205.

CANFIELD, Archibald F. Witnessed hanging of Filipo Castillo 16 September 1889 and Robert Landells 16 October 1889. Victorian Government Gazette

CANNON, William H. Constable, Clifton Hill. Bike stolen at Fitzroy cricket ground. 12 February 1903. Victoria Police Gazette

CANTERBURY POLICE STATION. See BALWYN POLICE STATION. Closed from March 1948. Victoria Police Orders 18 March 1948 p.44

CANTWELL, Snr. Constable. To receive a testimonial on his transfer from Bendigo. 9 December 1893. The Age. Two photos, 19 May 1903 p.6. The Bendigonian

CANTWELL, Lawrence.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

CAPE CLEAR POLICE SITE. Temporarily reserved 18 May 1892 p.136; revoked 23 November 1892 p.312. Victoria Police Gazette

CAPE CLEAR POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been formed. 1 February 1893 p.34. Victoria Police Gazette. See also PITFIELD

CAREY, Frederick. Charged with child desertion; had been a mounted constable at Avoca or Maryborough districts. 5 December 1861 p.4456. Victoria Police Gazette

CAREY, Hugh.  No. 4212.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L3863.

CARISBROOK LOCKUP. Has been discontinued as a gaol. 13 April 1865 p.163 Victoria Police Gazette

CARISBROOK POLICE. See HOOLY, C.; HOPKINS, J.; KIRKPATRICK, -.PRICE, Thomas., ROLF, -., WEBB, -.

CARISBROOK POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 6 April 1887 p.109. Victoria Police Gazette

CARISBROOK POLICE STATION. ‘Return of all Persons in the Department of Police at Carrisbrook [sic] Loddon River July 1851; Clerk of Petty Sessions Thomas D.S. Heron, Chief Constable Henry Fitzmaurice, Petty Constables Thomas Price, Robert Charlton. In October all agree to stay until end of year. VPRS 1189 Unit 7.                         Petition of Petty Constables re inadequacy of present allowances, June 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 25.                          Smith & Eager’s account for supplies in 1853 has not yet been paid, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

CARLSRUHE POLICE. Staff transfers c1857. VPRS 808 Unit 1. See also JOHNSTONE, W.D.; Peters, A.

CARLTON NORTH POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. 26 November 1890, p.366. Victoria Police Gazette

CARLYLE POLICE (WAHGUNYAH) Land temporarily reserved 19 September 1888 p.286. Victoria Police Gazette

CARMAN, F. Chief Constable, Geelong. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of John Day and Henry Brooks, 17 March 1852; Nelson robbery, 20 April and 22 May 1852; J.T. Hutchinson, 17 July 1852. Argus

CARMICHAEL, Thomas.  No. 4458.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  No number.

CARMODY, Thomas. ‘About five years since was in D. division of Melbourne police’; warrant issued for wife and child desertion. 23 February 1860, p.88. Victoria Police Gazette

CARNGHAM (SNAKE VALLEY) POLICE. Ballarat District. Name changed to Snake Valley. 10 March 1874 p.52. Reservation of site for police purposes revoked. 7 August 1895 p.251. Victoria Police Gazette

CARPENTER, Samuel. Information requested. Joined Victoria police July 1853 left December 1853. Formerly in 10th Royal Hussars at Bombay. 21 December 1865 p.469. Victoria Police Gazette

CARR, F.B.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

CARRAJUNG POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 27 July 1887 p.216. Victoria Police Gazette

CARRICK, William John. Deserted family at Malmsbury; formerly in Victoria Police, Irish, about 40 years. 30 August 1866 p.336. Victoria Police Gazette

CARROLL, John. See HORSHAM POLICE OFFICE

CARROLL, Patrick. Information requested. Joined police force in 1853, discharged 1854. 21 March 1861 p.118; has been found, 25 April 1861, p.163. Victoria Police Gazette

CARRUCAN, -. Details of his claim (1894) for a Valour Award. VPRS 807 Unit 112 No. 732.

CARRUM POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been broken up. 12 May 1910. Has been established, 30 December 1910; temporary police station has been closed, 23 April 1914; temporary station has been established, 22 October 1914; closed 20 December 1922, 30 March 1922. Victoria Police Gazette

CARTER, George Jeffries. Sub Inspector. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of George Goddard 20 January 1855; Henry Seekamp 24 January 1855. Argus

CARTER, J.C. Witnessed hanging of Arthur Buck, 1 July 1895, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

CARTER, John W. Was in detective force, died March 1870, leaving destitute widow and two young children. She writes from Prahran seeking government financial assistance. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 8 Bundle 2.

CARTER, Joseph. Ex constable, writes from Prahran in 1858, seeks return of testimonials. Cannot be found. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 2 Bundle 2.

CARTER, Joseph Neno. Information requested. Was in Victoria Police Force 1853/4. Extract from Otago Police Gazette. 20 July 1869 p.154. Now a warder in Mt. Eden Stockade, Auckland. 21 December 1869 p.276. Victoria Police Gazette

CARTON, Patrick.  No. 4429.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File No number (with WEBSTER, G.)

CARTWRIGHT, -. Detective. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of John Wilson, 15 October 1851. Argus

CARTWRIGHT, William. Missing Friend; joined Victoria detective police 1856, discharged 1858. 1 December 1888 p.36 Victoria Police Gazette

CARVEN, Edward.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

CASEY, Henry.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

CASHEL POLICE SITE. Revoked. 17 August 1894 p.3383. Victorian Government Gazette.

CASHEL POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been broken up and new station formed at Dookie. 14 December 1892 p.334. Victoria Police Gazette

CASSERLY, Bernard. Joined 1865, discharged 1866; Missing Friend query. 10 February 1886 p.49. Victoria Police Gazette

CASTERTON POLICE STATION. Forage store set on fire. 24 March 1874, p.61. £50 reward offered for conviction of offender. 8 April 1874 p.74. Victoria Police Gazette

CASTLE DONNINGTON POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 4 December 1889 p.392. Victoria Police Gazette

CASTLEMAINE POLICE SITE. Two sites temporarily reserved, 30 January 1889 p.36. Land temporarily reserved, 13 March 1889, p.89. Victoria Police Gazette

CASTLEMAINE POLICE STATION. Has been transferred from North Western District to Midland District. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette. See also WORRALL, C.

CATHCART POLICE STATION. Collection of files regarding opening of station, tenders for erection of officers quarters, fencing etc., 1857. VPRS 807 Unit 1321.

CAULFIELD POLICE STATION. See CAMDEN TOWN POLICE STATION.

CAULFIELD EAST POLICE STATION. Name changed to Malvern East, 20 February 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

CAUTHERS, Robert. Missing Friend. Said to have been in Victoria Police. 28 February 1871 p.56. Victoria Police Gazette

CAWLEY, John. Ex constable, escaped from Richmond Depot Hospital, under treatment as a lunatic. 14 October 1858 p.427. Victoria Police Gazette

CAWSEY, -. Inspector, photo. 14 April 1900, p.9. Weekly Times

CAWSEY, Henry. Constable. Watch stolen. 19 January 1881 p.21, 16 February 1881 p.41. Victoria Police Gazette

CHAMBERS, -. Inspector. Resigned, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

CHARLES, John. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of Cornelius Bourke 20 April 1891 Ballarat, John Wilson, 11 May 1891, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette

CHARLES, Joseph.  Snr Constable 2965.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1152.

CHARLESTON, -. Constable, Russell St. Station. Lost baton in Bourke St. 5 May 1874 p.96. Victoria Police Gazette

CHARLTON POLICE STATION. See EAST CHARLTON POLICE STATION.

CHARLTON, Robert. See CARISBROOK POLICE STATION.

CHATHAM POLICE STATION. Opened March 1948. 18 March 1948 p.44 Victoria Police Orders.

CHELTENHAM POLICE STATION. Bourke District. New station formed. 12 October 1869 p.222. Victoria Police Gazette

CHERRY, Peter, Detective Snr Cons.  See DIVERS, Charles

CHEWTON POLICE STATION. See FOREST CREEK POLICE STATION

CHILTERN POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 7 May 1890 p.148. Victoria Police Gazette. Temporary reservation partly revoked. 1 October 1897 p.3689. Victorian Government Gazette

CHISHOLM, Andrew. Constable. Tried 1854, sentenced to two months hard labor for drunkenness. VPRS 515 Unit 3 p.601.

CHISHOLM, John. Constable, Richmond Depot. Locket stolen. 8 July 1873, p.174. Victoria Police Gazette

CHOMLEY, Hussey Malone. Chief Commissioner. Photo. 12 May 1900 p.11. Weekly Times

CHRISTIAN, Thomas. Appointed Cadet December 1852; payment of daily rate authorised. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 1.

CHRISTIAN, William. Constable. Found illegally on premises at night, and dismissed; subsequent court case. 1 October 1883 p.6. The Age

CHRISTIE, George. Served in mounted police, killed in scuffle. 10 February 1859 p.62. Formerly in police force; information requested respecting disposal of his property. 4 May 1865 p.188. Victoria Police Gazette

CHRISTIE, John. Photo, 14 April 1900 p.9. Weekly Times

C.I.B. See CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BRANCH.

CITY COURT CELLS. Dr. John L. Milton writes to Chief Commissioner re condition of cells and overcrowding, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

CITY WATCHHOUSE & LOCKUP. 1898 correspondence regarding plans to erect a new police court and lockup on the corner of Queen and LaTrobe Sts. VPRS 807 Unit 1318 File I7442

CLARK, George. Charged with threatening the life of his mother Ann, Stephen St., Melbourne. Irish, 27 years, was a constable in Melbourne for a few years. 1 September 1880. Victoria Police Gazette

CLARKE, Charles. No. 1966. Injured on duty, sent to hospital, 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1250.

CLARKE, Cuthbert. Formerly in H.M. Customs Auckland New Zealand, which place he left for Victoria, where he is reported to have been accidentally killed on police duty. He excelled in music and drawing. Information requested. 18 October 1860 p.398. Additional details 8 November 1860 p.428; 22 November 1860, p.447; 29 November 1860 p.455. Victoria Police Gazette [See Dictionary of Australian Artists 1770-1870 for detail of his life]

CLARKE, Robert. Witnessed hanging of Richard Rowley, 26 July 1859, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

CLARKE, Samuel Malcolm. Charged with deserting wife at Ballarat; discharged from police force previous March. Victoria Police Gazette 31 August 1881 p.215.

CLARKE, Thomas. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Richard Murray, 18 November 1853. Argus

CLARKE, Thomas. See WANGARATTA POLICE STATION

CLAYTON, Charles. Late constable in Foot Police; writes from Kangaroo Flat 1856 re money owing. Further letter. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

CLEMENTS, Joseph. Writes from Melbourne in 1857; seeks renewal of discharge from force – left July 1854. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

CLEMENTSTON POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been formed. 27 April 1892 p.117 Victoria Police Gazette

CLIFTON HILL. See McDOUGALL, John.

CLIFTON HILL POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. 7 November 1883 p.290. Victoria Police Gazette. File re lease of building, 1900. VPRS 807 Unit 1257 No. M3673.

CLINGSTONE, Hugh. Witnessed hanging of J. Woodluck, 1 June 1857, Castlemaine. Victoria Government Gazette.

COBDEN, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of E. Bathurst 21 July 1855. Argus

COBDEN POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 31 March 1886 p.112. Transferred from Western to Southern District. 10 May 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

COBRAM POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 16 May 1888, p.155. Police Station formed, North Eastern District. 27 June 1888 p.198. Victoria Police Gazette

COCHER, Frederick. 1856 letter to Chief Commissioner, requesting return of testimonials so he can apply for position in Electoral office. Was stationed in Murray District, viz Benalla and Euroa when in force. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

COCHRAN, Anthony. See McKENZIE, Alexander.

COFFEY, -. Constable No. 3245. See WHITE HILLS.

COFFEY, -. Constable, found guilty of reckless and unfounded statements on oath in divorce case. Fined £10 in default two months imprisonment. 16 September 1895. The Age

COFFEY, Henry Thomas. Snr. Constable, Police Depot. Bike stolen. 3 April 1919 p.165. Victoria Police Gazette

COFFEY, James. Constable. Clothing and money stolen. 29 June 1887 p.195. Victoria Police Gazette

COGHILL’S CREEK POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been broken up. 27 March 1895 p.97 Victoria Police Gazette

COGHLAN, Jeremiah. C/- Melbourne detective police. Lost clothing, including military discharge and New Zealand war medal. 11 August 1874. Victoria Police Gazette

COLE, John Arthur.  No. 4705.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

COLE, William. No. 4125. Applies for a Merit Badge, 1913 for incident in 1911 at Lang Lang. Petition from locals in support included in file, but application not granted. VPRS 807 Unit 419 File No. J1695.

COLEGATE, -. See HORSHAM POLICE OFFICE

COLEMAN, Christopher.  No. 3599.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two files, one un-numbered, the other H3711.

COLERAINE. Tenders called for new police station, stables etc. 10 November 1883. Coleraine Albion

COLIBAN POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Temporary station has been formed. 17 October 1900. Will be known as Upper Coliban. 24 October 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

COLIBAN UPPER POLICE STATION. Has been closed. 27 February 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

COLLIER, Frederick Thomas. File in 1900 re Merit Badge awarded for action in 1891. VPRS 807 Unit 1207 File No. 2646

COLLINGWOOD POLICE. See DEVINE, -.

COLLINS, Daniel. Ex constable, aged 35 years, for some time licensee of the Earl of Zetland hotel, declared insolvent, creditor alleged defaulted. The Age 26 March 1898 p.9.

COLLINS, J. H. Constable, Wangaratta. Greyhound stolen. 28 February 1900 p.85. Victoria Police Gazette

COLLINS, James. See entry on Missing People webpage for LANIGAN, Mrs.

COLLINS, Michael. See BOLSTER, J.

COMMONS, -. Detective. See BENDIGO POLICE

COMMONS, -. In Victoria Police Force, stationed at Ballarat and Drouin; is enquired for. 24 July 1901 p.285. Victoria Police Gazette

COMRIE, A.V. Constable. Currently Governor’s Orderly, but promoted to Snr. Constable, and can’t continue in position, despite request from Governor’s secretary, 1920. VPRS 807 Unit 1217 File No. 5645. Sgt. Photo. Picture Supplement, 28 January 1928. Weekly Times.

CONDAH POLICE STATION. Western District. Temporary station formed. 5 April 1888 p.107. Broken up. 27 June 1888 p.198. Victoria Police Gazette

CONDON, James. Formerly in Victoria police force and probably afterwards employed in penal department; aged 47-50 years etc. 18 December 1862. Victoria Police Gazette. See also PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

CONLON, Bernard. Witnessed hanging of Ah Cat, 9 August 1875, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

CONNER/CONNOR, Madge. See WOMEN POLICE; CONNOR.

CONNIFF, Matthew. See entry on Missing People webpage for CONNIFF, M.

CONNOLLY, John. See entry on Missing People webpage for CONNLY, J.

CONNOR, Madge. Ex police woman now private inquiry agent. Court case. 29 March 1930. Truth. See CONNER.

CONROY, Michael.  No. 41412.  See List 1 Police Offenders. No. I642.

CONROY, Richard. Application for appointment as Chief Constable at Flooding Creek, 1851. VPRS 1189, Unit 3. Petition re his dismissal, 1851; has been in police force in VDL since 1846, Victorian force for a year. VPRS 1189 Unit 7. See also ALBERTON Police Station, 1851

CONWAY, E.P.  Letter to Maryborough Advertiser of 8 October 1892.  Was formerly in police force, now a private detective.  Comments on recent court case in Melbourne in which he was involved.

CONWAY, James. Served in Melbourne City Police 1857 to March 1858, then rejoined in September 1858. Warrant issued, deserted. 21 October 1858 p.445. Arrested Kiandra. 7 November 1861 p.420. Was member of Victoria police force about 45 years ago; brother enquires for his whereabouts. 8 August 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

CONWAY, James Patrick.  No. 3317.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two x one page files with no numbers, further file H436.

CONWAY, Patrick William.  No. 2897.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1293 (with KELLY).

CONWAY, Patrick William. Licensee, Transit of Venus hotel, South Melbourne, reports stolen a clock, engraved Presented to Snr. Constable P.W. Conway on retirement form the Police Force.´ 10 July 1902 p.247. Victoria Police Gazette

COOK, -. Sgt. Major. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of William Mason, 17 February 1853. Argus

COOK, William. Missing Friend. Said to have joined Victoria Police in 1857. 4 March 1873, p.58. Victoria Police Gazette

COOKE, R. Sub Inspector. See BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO POLICE CLOTHING

COONGULMERANG. See LINDENOW POLICE STATION.

COOTE, Robert B. See entry on Missing People webpage for McCLINTOCK, J.

COPLEY, Henry. Wrote from Williamstown in 1855; was discharged from force, seeks reason. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

CORBETT, H. See entry for John Henry Corbett in Missing People web page.

CORKILL, Thomas. Commended for actions at fire in Timor near Maryborough, 1889. VPRS 807 Unit 1279.

CORRIE/CORRY, Sgt.  In Melbourne police, 1845.  See SWINDELL/SWINDLE.

COSSACK, James. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of H. Reid, 27 March 1855. Argus

COSTELOE, John. Enquired for by brother Peter; supposed to be a member of Victoria Police. 16 August 1852. Victoria Police Gazette

COSTERFIELD POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 1 September 1886 p.248. Victoria Police Gazette

COSTERFIELD POLICE STATION. North Western District. Has been broken up. 22 June 1892, p.166. Victoria Police Gazette

COUGHLAN, -. Constable. Found guilty of reckless and unfounded statements on oath in divorce case; fined £10 in default two months’ imprisonment. 16 September 1895. The Age

COULTON, -. Trooper, Richmond, 1855. Complaint re his treatment towards Arnold; court case. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

COWANA POLICE PADDOCK. Skeleton found. 18 February 1891 p.53. Victoria Police Gazette

COWEN, Owen. Formerly in Victoria police force, discharged 1858, Irish, 45 years. Information requested. 14 January 1869 p.10, Victoria Police Gazette

COWES POLICE STATION. Phillip Island. Bourke District. Has been formed. 17 February 1874 p.35. Victoria Police Gazette

COWWARR POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed. 20 September 1882. Broken up. 18 April 1895 p.119. Victoria Police Gazette

CRAIG, George. Constable, assaulted at Sandridge. 14 October 1873 p.261. Victoria Police Gazette

CRAWFORD, John.  No. 4371.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  3 files, one un-numbered and one page, others H988 and I4492.

CREDLIN, Edward. Constable, Police Depot, tin box and private papers stolen from hotel room. 28 October 1896. Victoria Police Gazette

CRESSY POLICE STATION. Geelong District. Has been formed. 7 January 1873 p.3. Has been formed. 8 December 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

CRILLEY, Edward.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BRANCH. Office removed from Swanston Street to new police offices, cnr Russell and McKenzie Sts. 26 June 1889 p.222. Victoria Police Gazette

CRISFIELD, Henry. Valour Award winner, 1904. Details of action. VPRS 807 Unit 252 File No. 9200.

CROAGH, John. Formerly in Limerick constabulary, likely to present himself as a candidate for the police force at Richmond Depot; charged with wife desertion. 30 January 1862 p.45. Victoria Police Gazette

CROSBIE, Harvey. Ex constable of police, born 1827 Ireland, tried at Beechworth 23 December 1876, received two months’ imprisonment for larceny. Discharged week ending 5 March 1877. Victoria Police Gazette

CROSS, William. Information requested, formerly in H.M. 6th Regiment, said to have been in Victoria police force. 19 July 1866 p.286. Victoria Police Gazette

CROWE, -. Constable 3108. Issued booklet The Duties of a Constable. 29 March 1894 p.88. Victoria Police Gazette

CROWE, Cornelius. Sued owners of Bullant newspaper for libel. The Age 1 May 1891 p. 5.

CROWE, Cornelius, ex constable. Copy of a newspaper issued by him, The Alert, in 1897 with column on his plan to establish a private police patrol. VPRS 807 Unit 1216 No. 4589

CROWLANDS POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Has been broken up. 5 May 1874, p.94. Victoria Police Gazette

CROWLEY, John. Snr. Constable. Witnessed hanging of James Ashe 21 August 1876, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette.

CROWTHER, Thomas. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Thomas Fletcher. 21 November 1854. Argus

CULKEN, John. Trooper, witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of C. Raffaelo, 22 March 1855, and H. Reid, 27 March 1855. Argus

CUMING, Peter. See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE.

CUMMING, Robert. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of William Jones and John Turner, 16 September 1852. Argus

CUMMING, Robert. Detective, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of John Bolton, 17 February 1855. Argus

CURRIE, -. See BENDIGO POLICE; BENDIGO & DISTRICT POLICE

CUNNINGHAM, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of George Bannister, 18 December 1852. Argus

CUNNINGHAME POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Temporary station formed. 14 March 1888, p.82. Made permanent. 2 August 1888, p.234. Victoria Police Gazette

CURRAN, Thomas. Sgt. 1971. File re his dispute with Cons. Michael Delany No. 325, 1884. He claimed Delany was under the influence and unfit for duty; Delany claims Curran tried to borrow money from him and owed him some. VPRS 807 Unit 1255.

CURRANT, William. Ex constable 2680. Information requested; native of Sydney, 27 years. 22 October 1879 . Has been found. 12 November 1879. Victoria Police Gazette

CURRIE, Walter.  No. 4667.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

CURTAIN, John Joseph.  No. 3661.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1294.

CURTAIN, T.T. Witnessed hanging of Robert Landells, 16 October 1889, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

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DAILY, Owen. Snr. Constable 2517. Applies for Valour Award and details case. VPRS 807 Unit 164, File No. 9585 and 2517.

DALTON, John. See KILMORE POLICE STATION.

DALYSTON POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. 3 March 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

DANDENONG POLICE STATION. Repairs to, 1888. VPRS 807 Unit 1255.

DANES, Abraham. See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

DARBY, John.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

D’ARCY, John Francis.  No. 3664.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File un-numbered.

DARKER, Robert. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of R. Rowley, 15 February 1853. Argus

DARLINGFORD POLICE STATION. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

DART RIVER POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been formed. 14 November 1883 p.296. Has been broken up. 6 January 1886 p.3. Victoria Police Gazette

DARTMOOR POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes. 9 April 1884, p.97. Victoria Police Gazette

DARTMOOR POLICE STATION. Western District. Has been formed. 29 July 1873 p.196. Victoria Police Gazette

DAVEY, John.  No. 4585.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File un-numbered.

DAVEY, M. Snr. Detective. Photograph. Argus 26 January 1925 p.7.

DAVIDSON, -. Constable 3914. See BENDIGO.

DAVIDSON, -. Constable, Russell St., Melbourne. Lost gold brooch [described]. 28 February 1881 p.49. Recovered 14.12.1881. Victoria Police Gazette

DAVIDSON, -. Sgt., treasurer Police Band. Photo, 14 April 1900 p.9 Weekly Times

DAVIE, William James. Constable 4482. Has been awarded the Valour Badge. 9 October 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

DAVIS, Elijah. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of John Mott, 16 March 1852. Argus

DAWKINS, Charles Augustus.  No. 4454.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File K1117.

DAWSON, Charles. Constable. Received three months imprisonment with Hard Labor in 1854 for insubordination. VPRS 515 Unit 3 p. 595.

DAWSON, George. See FLOWERS, John.

DEANE, George. Charged with wife desertion at Beechworth, formerly a mounted constable, Irish, about 24 years. 20 December 1866 p.468. Victoria Police Gazette

DEANE, Richard. Information requested. Formerly in the police force at Beechworth. 26 April 1866 p.180. Victoria Police Gazette

DEANS, John.  No. 4575.  See List 2 Police Offenders, un-numbered file.

DEANS MARSH POLICE STATION. Southern District. Temporary station formed, 13 March 1889 p.89. Temporary station broken up. 3 July 1889 p.230. Temporary station re-established, 11 December 1889, p.400. Temporary station broken up. 18 June 1890 p.188. Victoria Police Gazette

DE BOOS, John. Applied for position as constable to the Coroner, Bourke District, formerly Argus reporter, 1852. Resigns April due to ill-health. VPRS 1189 Unit 26. See also REABY, Jeremiah

DEDERANG POLICE STATION. Land temporarily reserved. 24 December 1889 p.415. Victoria Police Gazette

DEEP LEAD POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Has been broken up. 17 October 1888 p.317. Victoria Police Gazette

DEER, Elijah. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of John O’Neil. 19 March 1852. Argus

DELANEY, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Ryan. 19 March 1853. Argus

DELANEY, Charles. Arrived Victoria 1875, appointed constable, discharged in 1885. Cousin in Ireland enquires for him. 22 December 1910, p.572. Victoria Police Gazette

DELANEY, J. Railway porter, Balaclava. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given].

DELANY, -. Constable 48. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of John McCasken, 20 December 1852. Argus

DELANY, Michael. Constable 325. See entry for CURRAN, Thomas.

DELANY, P. See entry on Missing People webpage for DELANY, J.

DEMPSTER, -. Sub Inspector. Run into and injured by cyclist in Fitzroy. 17 December 1903. Victoria Police Gazette

DENEVALL, -. [DUVANEL ?]Detective. Protected Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on tour. 27 August 1901 p.8, The Bendigonian

DENNINGTON POLICE STATION. Western District. Has been broken up. 11 July 1894, p.194. Victoria Police Gazette

DENNIS, George B. Information requested, stated to have been in police force in 1854. 25 November 1858, p.504. Name change to DUINS, 2 December 1858 p.509. Victoria Police Gazette

DEPOT – ST. KILDA RD. See BARRACKS. See also VICTORIA BARRACKS.

DETECTIVE FORCE. [There are numerous references to members on this web page; use the Edit and Find functions to find them.]

DETECTIVE FORCE. ‘From 1st July will be merged into general force’, details of duties etc. 13 June 1883 p.158. Victoria Police Gazette

DETECTIVE FORCE. ‘The Salvation Army representatives have again applied for the Supreme Court buildings for the use of the Prison Gate Brigade, as their lease of the old detective offices, now occupied by them, will expire on May 31st. 6 January 1885. Hamilton Spectator

DETECTIVE FORCE. Long article on, Insp. Kennedy in charge, names 35 men. The Age 31 January 1891 p.9 col. 7. File re Argus columns on, 1898. VPRS 807 Unit 1253 No. L9650.

DEVINE, -. Snr. Constable. Presented with a purse of sovereigns on his transfer from West Melbourne to Collingwood. 21 February 1887 p.4 The Age

DIAMOND CREEK POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. 15 June 1887 p.180. Victoria Police Gazette

DIER, -. Constable. Correspondence re his dismissal, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File T56/1080

DIGBY POLICE STATION. Western District. New station formed. 27 July 1892 p.196 Victoria Police Gazette

DIGGES, John. See PEARSON’S STATION POLICE OFFICE

DISNEY, A.J. Constable. Photograph. Argus 29 January 1925 p.7.

DISNEY, Robert. Witnessed hanging of Oscar Wallace, 11 August 1873, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette.

DISNEY, Robert. Recommended for promotion, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

DIVERS, Charles, Det. Snr Sgt.  He and Peter Cherry and Neil Page, all of Brighton CID, negotiating to buy Daydream Island for £2 million.  Truth newspaper 4 June 1977 p. 3.

DIXON, Charles. M.R.C.S.E. Cadet at Beechworth, 1853. Letter of resignation. VPRS 1189 Unit 89.

DOBBS, -. See BROMFIELD.

DOBSON, Henry. Constable. Found illegally on premises at night and dismissed; subsequent court case. 1 October 1883 p.6. The Age

DOBSON, J. Sub Inspector. Witnessed hanging of James Smith, 11 November 1869, Beechworth. Victorian Government Gazette.

DOCHERTY, Hugh. Inquired for by his niece Mrs. M. Hedge, Otahuhu, Auckland NZ. Was last heard of in Victoria police force. 9 July 1903 p.276. Victoria Police Gazette.

DODDS, George. Stabbed at Port Fairy and later died, 1858. Correspondence re. VPRS 937 Unit 32.

DOGHERTY, Jeremiah. Information requested. Left Victoria police force in 1862; reward offered for information as to his whereabouts or for clear proof of his death. 16 March 1865, p.127. Victoria Police Gazette. See also DOHERTY.

DOGHERTY, John. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of C. Raffaelo 22 March 1855; J. Vennik, 23 March 1855; J. Beattie and M. Tuhey, 24 March 1855. Argus   See also DOHERTY.

DOHANNEY, John. See DOHENEY

DOHENEY, John. or DOHANNEY. Served in force at Meredith about 23 years ago. Irish, about 60 years, unmarried when last heard of, left Dunedin for Melbourne in 1866. Sister in NZ enquires. 10 April 1883. Victoria Police Gazette.

DOHERTY, Jeremiah. Information requested re Jeremiah O’Doherty, formerly in force under name of Doherty. 14 May 1863 p.185. Missing Friend, was in Victoria police force for several years. Extract from Otago Police Gazette 26 April 1866 p.182. Victoria Police Gazette. See also DOGHERTY.

DOHERTY, John. Constable, Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of T. Fletcher, 21 November 1854. Argus

DOHERTY, John. Was formerly in police force; charged with threatening the life of John Lewis of West Melbourne. 2 May 1877. Victoria Police Gazette.

DOHERTY, John [or DOGHERTY]. Missing Friend; joined force, served until 1847[?] 11 June 1890 p.184. Victoria Police Gazette.

DON, James. Constable. File re action in stopping bolting horse, refused Valour Award, 1905. VPRS 807 Unit 1193 File No. W6623.

DONALD, Charles. Constable, North Carlton. Insolvent. 6 May 1898 p.1673. Victorian Government Gazette.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900; Ref: 90/3209

DONALD POLICE STATION. Transferred from Wimmera to North Western District. 1 August 1883 p.202. Victoria Police Gazette.

DONCASTER POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. 7 June 1882. Victoria Police Gazette.

DONNELLY, George.  See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files under HOSIE, M.

DONNELLY, John. Constable, Landsborough, 1890. Correspondence with Humane Society re medal for action in death of E. Cunningham. VPRS 937 Unit 505 Bundle 1. Snr. Constable No. 3093 Stawell West. Merit badge awarded. 12 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette.

DONNELLY, John Patrick.  No. 4448.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered, one page.

DONNELLY’S CREEK. See STORE POINT POLICE CAMP.

DONOVAN, John Joseph.  No. 4167.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two files, one un-numbered and one page, the other I2210.

DONOVAN, Richard. Sergt. Witnessed hangings of F. Branigan, W. Brown, R. Bryant, 29 April 1857, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of A. Ram, 19 October 1853. Argus

DOODY, Michael. See ALBERTON POLICE STATION, 1851.

DOOEN POLICE STATION. Land temporarily reserved. 23 July 1884 p.192. Victoria Police Gazette.

DOOKIE POLICE STATION. See CASHEL

DOOLY, Henry. Constable, seeks position as escort driver, 1856. Appointed to Castlemaine line. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

DOON POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 27 May 1891 p.158. Victoria Police Gazette

DOON POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Name changed to Bonnie Doon. 6 May 1891 p.138. Victoria Police Gazette.

DORNIGAN, William. Constable. Convicted 1854 of received a bribe and sentenced to six months imprisonment. VPRS 515 Unit 3 p.599.

DOUGHTRY, William. See ALBERTON POLICE STATION, 1851

DOUGLAS, James. Constable. Brutally assaulted on Sandridge pier. 20 November 1862 p.405. £20 reward offered. 27 November 1862 p.415. Victoria Police Gazette.

DOUGLAS, William. Resigns, had been a constable at the penal establishment, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 5.

DOWLING, -. Constable. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of W. Hobson, 21 August 1852. Argus

DOWLING, -. Sergeant. Late of Windsor Police Barracks. Letter praising his conduct etc., 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

DOWNIE, F.W. Constable, returned South African soldier, motor mechanic and expert brazier. In 1919 informed Motor Branch of his conversion of a 2 H.P. Crossley gas engine, and enclosed a photograph of it. VPRS 807 Unit 695, file B5274.

DOWNIE, James. Charged with disobeying a summons at Yackandandah. About 30 years of age, said to have been formerly in Geelong police. 16 April 1863. Victoria Police Gazette.

DOYLE, James. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of T. Manard 28 October 1865, Geelong, and E. Feeney, 14 May 1872, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

DOYLE, William.  Snr Constable No. 2880.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File No. H4856 (with WHITE, George H.)

DRAPER, -. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of E. Baker, 17 May 1853; S. Russell, 18 October 1853; J. Lysaght 16 November 1853. Argus

DRAPER, Ambrose. Constable. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Sheldon, 25 August 1852. Sgt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of G. Pinkerton, 17 March 1853 and Wm. Williams 21 April 1853. Argus

DRILL HALL & STABLES; new.  Photo.  11 July 1914 p.30  Weekly Times

DRUCE, George B. File re Merit Badge. VPRS 807 Unit 569. File No. 226

DU BOIS, Thomas P. Melbourne, 1855. Resigned from force, but certificate states discharged; seeks alteration. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

DUDLEY, William. See entry on Missing People webpage for McDONALD, L.

DUERAN PARISH. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes. 13 June 1888 p.183. Victoria Police Gazette

DUFFY, Thomas.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

DUGAN, William.  Fitzroy, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900, Ref 90/3517

DUGGAN, John. Mounted constable 361. Enquiry into his conduct 1863, at time of Mansfield murder (Scott) – exonerated. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

DUGGAN, Michael.  No. 4582.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File No. I3436.

DUINS, George B. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Melville, 19 September 1853. Argus                                         See also DENNIS, G.

DUKE & DUCHESS OF CORNWALL’S VISIT. Returns of mounted men, from various districts, detailed for duty during their visit; route they will take etc. 1901. VPRS 807 Unit 340. Several lists of members detailed for duty. VPRS 808 Unit 1.

DUNDAS, James. Joined 1854, discharged 1857. Writes from Wedderburn seeking return of testimonials. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

DUNEED POLICE STATION. Geelong district. Is henceforth called the Mt. Moriac station. 27 August 1868 p.316. Victoria Police Gazette

DUNGAN, -. See entry on Missing People webpage for DUIGALD, A.

DUNGEY, -. Detective. Photo and sketch, 25 March and 1 April 1897, p.9. Photo, 5 August 1897, p.7. The Bendigonian

DUNGEY, A.E. Witnessed hanging of F. Morell, 7 January 1886 and A. Archer 21 November 1898. Victorian Government Gazette. Wodonga Flats. Horse and foal stolen. 8 June 1887 p.140. Victoria Police Gazette

DUNN, Detective. File re bombing of his house and pamphlet on bombing of Greek Club, 1931. VPRS 807 Unit 1175 File No. 33591.

DUNN, James P. Formerly in police force; charged on warrant of commitment. 23 June 1874 p.137. Victoria Police Gazette

DUNN, John.  No. 3920.  See List 2 Police Offenders, un-numbered file.

DUNPHY, -. Constable, complaint from T. Neagle re his conduct in their partnership, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

DUNSE, Leslie. Constable. Tried Melbourne General Sessions 3 September 1917, shop breaking, 3 counts. Received 4 years Hard Labor on each count, concurrent. Born 1888 Victoria etc. Discharged by special authority, 30 September 1919. 9 October 19919, p.525. Victoria Police Gazette

DURANT, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of C. Borkam, 18 May 1853. Argus

DURHAM LEAD POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been broken up. 5 October 1892 p.262. Has been broken up. 8 February 1893 p.40. Victoria Police Gazette

DUVANEL. See DENEVALL.

DUVERNET, George. 1860, Melbourne. Dismissed, lodges complaint. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 3 Bundle 3.  See also OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

DWYER, James.  No. 2507.  See List 2 Police Offenders, un-numbered file.

DWYER, James A. Witnessed hangings of: R. Landells 16 October 1889; J. Phelan, 16 March 1891; J. Wilson 23 March 1891; J. Condle, 28 April 1891. Victorian Government Gazette

DWYER, T.E. Witnessed hanging of R. Rohan, 6 June 1881, Beechworth. Victorian Government Gazette

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EAGLEHAWK . Photo of log lockup. 28 May 1901 p.10. The Bendigonian

EARLE, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Breden, 21 June 1853. Argus

EARNSHAW, C.T. Constable. Photo of steam engine designed by he and his father, 18 August 1903 p.10 The Bendigonian

EASON, -. Detective. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of W. Johnson, 18 May 1853. Argus

EASON, Alexander. Ballarat, 1857. Applies for discharge. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 8.

EASON, Joseph. Detective. Witnessed hangings of : Chong Sigh and Hang Tzon, 2 September 1857; John Mason, 6 November 1857; William Jones, 1 March 1858; Edward Brown, 1 March 1858. Victorian Government Gazette.

EAST CHARLTON POLICE STATION. Maryborough District. Has been formed. 2 December 1873 p.306. Victoria Police Gazette

EASTERN HILL WATCHHOUSE. Correspondence re improvements, re-building etc., 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 12.

EAST MELBOURNE POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed, 26 September 1883 p.252. Victoria Police Gazette

EASTWOOD, -. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of John Thompson, 20 April 1853; Jane Mitchell, 20 October 1854.

ECHUCA. House occupied by Constable Perkins destroyed by fire. 11 February 1887 p.5. The Age

ECHUCA POLICE DEPARTMENT. Keel boat stolen. 22 July 1891, p.212. Found. 5 August 1891, p.224. Victoria Police Gazette.  See also HENDERSON, W.

EDI POLICE STATION. Has been broken up. 21 January 1904. Victoria Police Gazette.   See also HEDI.

EDWARDS, George. [proper name Henry GARROD] Arrived Digby 1852; convicted of larceny while a police constable, 1853. Further conviction 1854. VPRS 515 Unit 2 p.339.

EDWARDS, P.M. Constable. Photograph. Argus 29 January 1925, p.7.

EDWARDS REEF POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been broken up. 14 October 1873, p.260. Victoria Police Gazette

EDWARDS, W.L.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

EGAN, Daniel. No. 387. Seeks four months leave, has brothers in Gippsland and Ballarat that he needs to see on urgent private business, 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1250.

EGAN, John. Missing Friend. Left Victoria police about sixteen years ago. 29 May 1889 p.197. Victoria Police Gazette

EGAN, Roger. Awarded Humane Society medal. 9 June 1880 p.151. Victoria Police Gazette

EGERTON POLICE SITE. Reservation revoked. 1 March 1893, p.60 Victoria Police Gazette

EGERTON POLICE STATION. New station formed. 29 June 1869, p.135. Victoria Police Gazette

EICKIE, -. Has entered the police force, 1855; owes money for board and lodging to Misses S. & B. Sime. VPRS 937/P4, Unit 1 Bundle 4.

EKINS, Henry. Formerly a cadet in Victoria police, afterwards Crown Lands ranger. Warrant of commitment issued at Mt. Martha. 20 February 1862. Accidentally drowned in Yarra river. 27 February 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

ELAINE POLICE STATION. Southern District. Has been established. 22 December 1910. Temporary police station has been formed. 24 December 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

ELDORADO POLICE STATION. Ovens District. Has been formed, 15 November 1866, p.424. Attempt made to burn down two bark sheds on. 13 January 1874 p.7. Victoria Police Gazette.   See also WARD, -.

ELDORADO POLICE STATION.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

ELLIS, -. Constable. Violently assaulted at Sandhurst; warrant issued for offender. 28 November 1861 p.445. Victoria Police Gazette

ELLISON, William T.  No. 4605.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L2985.

ELMHURST POLICE SITE. Land temporarily set aside for police purposes. 2 January 1884 p.3. Victoria Police Gazette

ELMHURST POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Has been formed. 30 December 1873 p.334. Victoria Police Gazette

ELMORE POLICE STATION. See RUNNYMEDE POLICE STATION.

ELPHINSTONE POLICE STATION. Castlemaine District. Has been broken up. 24 February 1874. Victoria Police Gazette

ELSTERNWICK POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. 10 December 1884 p.332. Victoria Police Gazette

EMERALD HILL POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Name changed to South Melbourne. 10 October 1883 p.264. Victoria Police Gazette.  See also WINTER, -.

ENNIS, Bernard. Constable, Bendigo. Had applied for a discharge, now wants resignation cancelled and reinstatement in force, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

ENOCH’S POINT POLICE STATION. Benalla District. New station formed. 16 August 1866 p.321. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

EPSOM POLICE STATION. Sandhurst District. Has been broken up. 14 September 1869 p.197. Victoria Police Gazette

ERNTAGE [?], J. Resigned from force eight months ago, is owed back pay, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

ESCORTS. See BEAUMONT, A. & W.; BREADY, T.; DOOLEY, H.; 40TH REGIMENT; McNAMARA, C.W., MORTON, J.; MURPHY, W.; WATTS, G.

ESCORT CARTS. Correspondence re this and iron boxes for service, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 98, File 55/P7843.

ESSENDON POLICE STATION. File re repairs to, 1884. Includes quotes. VPRS 807 Unit 1255

ESSENDON POLICE STATION. Name has been changed to Moonee Ponds. 17 August 1911, p.409. Victoria Police Gazette

ESSENDON NORTH POLICE STATION. Has been formed, 27 May 1891 p.158. Name has been changed to Essendon. 17 August 1911 p.409. Victoria Police Gazette

ESTIMATES, 1859.  In VPRS 1189, Unit 520, file headed ‘Gold Warden’s Reports’.

ETTY, Christopher. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of D. Brown, 21 February 1853. Argus

EUROA. Two windows stolen from disused police station, 5 October 1865 p.372. Destroyed by fire, 16 April 1872 p.103; £50 reward, 30 April 1872 p.119. Victoria Police Gazette .  See also COCHER, F.

EVANS, C. See entry on Missing People webpage for EVANS, T.

EVANS, Charles. Constable, assaulted at Hotham [Nth Melbourne]; £25 reward. 10 December 1884 p.332. Victoria Police Gazette

EVANS, Gordon. Captain, Inspector. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of T. Fletcher, 21 November 1854; A. Akhurst 19.1.1855; G. Goddard, 20 January 1855. Argus

EVANS, Joseph Farmer.  South Melbourne, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.  Ref: 71/4983.

EVANS, Robert.  No. 4560.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File No. I3008.

EVANS, Thomas. Constable, Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of G. Bainbridge and T. Williams, 20 June 1853. Argus

EVANS, Thomas. Detective. Correspondence re complaint against him, 1863. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

EVATT, Edmund. Appointed Petty Constable at Hexham, 13 February 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 25.

EVERON, -. Constable, witness Criminal Sessions Trial for Nelson robbery, 24 May 1852. Argus

EVERON, William. Constable, C Division. Tried with being drunk on duty etc., received twelve months hard labor, 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 151.

EVERS, Bernard. Missing Friend; ex constable, discharged with compensation in 1871. 4 June 1872, p.157. Joined police force in 1853, left in 1871; information requested. 21 December 1875. Missing Friend, discharged from Victoria police about fourteen years ago. 14 March 1883 p.77. Victoria Police Gazette

EVERTON POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been formed. 16 May 1883 p.132. Victoria Police Gazette

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FAHEY, -. Sergt. ‘At a public meeting held in the Bendigo town hall tonight, it was decided to present testimonials to Sergt. Fahey who is retiring from the service, and to Inspector O’Flaherty, Sergeant Mahony and Snr. Constable Cantwell, who are to be transferred’. 9 December 1893. The Age

FAHEY, Thomas. Constable, Prahran. Son John missing, 12 March 1868 p.99. Has returned home, 9 April 1868, p.141. Victoria Police Gazette

FAHEY, William James. Charged on warrant with deserting from Victoria police. Was in Artillery Corps. 28 June 1882 p.182. Cancelled, 12 July 1882 p.194. Victoria Police Gazette

FAIGH, Constable.  See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files entry for MORRISON, J.

FALKINER, Daniel Rogers. Ballarat, constable. Insolvent; applies for discharge. 11 February 1898, p.539. Victorian Government Gazette

FALKINER, F.E. Appointed Chief Constable for Melbourne and Port Phillip 1849, eventually resigned to pursue pastoral pursuits. Obit. notice. The Age 5 July 1881 p.2.

FALLON, Denis. Charged with murder in NSW, brother is a member of Victoria police force. 13 February 1895 p.47. £50 reward offered, 6 March 1895 p.71. Arrested by NSW police, 3 April 1895, p.103. Victoria Police Gazette

FARANGE, Henry. See BUNINYONG.

FARNAN, Francis. See entry on Missing People webpage for FARNAN, J.

FARRANGE, -. Constable. Set up wife and daughter in shop at Pentridge [Coburg] in opposition to John Holden, who complains. His letter and subsequent investigation by the department, 1851, is in VPRS 1189 Unit 3.

FARRANGE/FARRINGE, Henry. Resigns as chief constable at Buninyong, December 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 26.

FARRAR, William Henry. Constable 3757. Merit badge awarded. 12 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

FARRELLY, T. Constable 4312. Awarded Merit badge, 12 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette. Correspondence re his Government house duty, 1919. Recommended for bravery ‘but as I already had a Valour badge it could not be granted.’ VPRS 807 Unit 1259 File No. 10748.

FARRINGE. See FARRANGE.

FAULKNER, George. Constable No. 4869. See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files for FLOOD, Nellie.

FAWSSETT, L.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

FEAST, John. Missing Friend notice; one of the 50 men selected from London police force to join the Victorian force in 1853, from which he absconded after a few months service. English, would now be 44 years of age, formerly in army. Victoria Police Gazette 9 November 1869 p.241.

FEATHERSTON, -. Photo. Picture Supplement 28 January 1928. Weekly Times

FENNING, Dominic. Detective. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of: John Riddle, 17 September 1851; John West 15 October 1851; Henry Fee & Wm Allen, 17 March 1852; John Allicem , 20 March 1852; John Murphy, 17 April 1852; Nelson robbery 24 May 1852; John Edwards, 16 September 1852; John Flannagan 19 November 1852; J. Kenny, 15 February 1853. Argus

FENNING, Dominick. Detective Police. Asks for re-employment, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 246.

FENTON, Abraham R. Detective. Witnessed hangings of Francis Branigan, William Brown, Richard Bryan, 29 April 1857. Victorian Government Gazette

FERAN, Luke. Water Police, constable 1968. Awarded certificate from Royal Humane Society for rescuing a drowning man, November 1880. Victorian Government Gazette 5 January 1881.

FERNTREE GULLY POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. 15 August 1883. Victoria Police Gazette

FERRIER, William. See AMHERST POLICE STATION

FIELD, Richard. Formerly in force; warrant issued at Wangaratta in default of distress, 26 December 1861 p.483. Early reference to his absconding with a horse from the Avoca district, p.71 and 81 of 1861. Victoria Police Gazette

FIELDS, George E.S. Constable. Legal dispute about his part ownership of a racehorse. The Age 19 April 1899 p.5.

FIFTEEN MILE CREEK POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been broken up. 28 May 1884 p.143. Victoria Police Gazette

FINCHER, C. Railway porter, Flinders St.. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given].

FINDLAY, Det.  Photo, Truth newspaper 2 June 1977 p.17.

FISH CREEK POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Temporary station formed. 16 April 1890, p.126. North West District. Temporary station has been broken up. 18 March 1891 p.82. Victoria Police Gazette

FISHER, William. Constable 419. Absconded at Castlemaine, enroute from Swan Hill, 3 April 1862; notice cancelled 10 April 1862. Charged with uttering a valueless cheque at Snapper Point, formerly clerk to superintendent of police, Swan Hill, 20 November 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

FISK, Robert. Constable. Co-respondent in Lancaster divorce case. The Age 18 August 1903 p.4.

FITZGERALD, Daniel.  No. 3468.  See List 2 Police Offenders, un-numbered file.

FITZGERALD, John B. . See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE

FITZGERALD, John Steven.  No. 4568.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File No. H2755.

FITZGERALD, M. [Morrice?] Owes £50 to Patrick Considine of Mt. Moriac, 1856, who asks if he is in force. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

FITZGERALD, Patrick, West Melbourne, police constable, insolvent. Details in Argus 22 December 1896.  Insolvent, Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register, Ref: 90/2819.

FITZGERALD, William. Constable 3327. Charged with misconduct, suicided at Fitzroy lockup in 1901. Large file, including letter from widow and sister Ellen in San Francisco. VPRS 807 Unit 157 O5332.

FITZMAURICE, Henry. See CARISBROOK POLICE STATION.

FITZMAURICE, Michael. No. 3210. File re misconduct, 1884; drunk on duty at Williamstown. VPRS 807 Unit 1255.

FITZPATRICK, Charles.  No. 2913.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File un- numbered (with HERBERT, J.)

FITZPATRICK, John. Charged with deserting his family; previous in police force. 20 March 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

FITZPATRICK, Michael. See KILMORE POLICE STATION.

FITZROY, Joseph. Mother Catherine, now in Hobart, anxious to hear from him; joined mounted police at Ballarat in 1854, subsequently served in Melbourne; is 28 years of age. 21 July 1864 p.288  Victoria Police Gazette

FITZROY POLICE STATION. See FITZGERALD, William

FITZROY NORTH POLICE STATION. See RAE ST. POLICE STATION

FLAHERTY, John. Witnessed hanging of Thomas Sanders, Melbourne 31 October 1861. Victorian Government Gazette

FLANAGAN, Charles H. Constable, Geelong. Bike stolen. 17 July 1901 p.271. Victoria Police Gazette

FLANAGAN, James.  Sergeant 2316.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

FLANAGAN, John. Born Ireland 1824, shoemaker, transported to VDL 1845 as Alexander Armstrong. Formerly in Melbourne Police. Convicted 1855, 1860, 1862. VPRS 515 Unit 4, No. 2421.

FLANDERS, -. Constable. ‘Stolen from the East Geelong cemetery … from over the grave of the late Constable Flanders, a stone draped vase’ [described]. 23 August 1860 p.329. Victoria Police Gazette

FLEMING, A. Cecil C. Formerly an officer in 17th Lancers, entered mounted police in October 1853, resigned January 1854, being unfit for duty from delirium tremens. Correspondence 1855/56. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

FLEMING, James. Snr. Constable, Gardenvale. Property stolen. 13 November 1919 p.582. Victoria Police Gazette

FLEMING, Thomas. Formerly of police force; applies for reinstatement etc, 1860. VPRS 1189 Unit 831 File 60/N742

FLINN, Manton. A. McCRAE writes that he intends to resign unless pay increased, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 7. See also ALBERTON POLICE STATION, 1851

FLOODING CREEK. See McCOURT, J.

FLOODING CREEK POLICE OFFICE. Agreement of constables, October, to serve until the end of 1851. Names listed: Francis Vine, James Woodlock, Thomas Purdom [?]. P. McArdle, Chief Constable, resigns, after complaints against him. VPRS 1189 Unit 7.

FLOWERS, John and DAWSON, George. Both constables of the City Police, charged with fighting when on duty in 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 15.

FLYNN, -. Constable. Letters from wife 1875 re drawing pay; he is in lunatic asylum. VPRS 937 Unit 25 Bundle 4.

FLYNN, -. Sergeant. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial on Eliza Fieldhouse 19 September 1853.  Argus

FOLEY, John. See WANGARATTA POLICE STATION

FOLEY, Veronica. See WOMEN POLICE.

FOOK SHING. Chinese detective. Property stolen from his dwelling. 11 February 1880. Cane stolen, p.331 10 December 1884. Victoria Police Gazette

FOOTBALL. File re police duty at Port Melbourne vs. Richmond match, 1902; Richmond club being brought before Football Association. VPRS 807 Unit 185 File No. 6618.

FOOTBALL CLUB. File re permission to form, lists intending players, 1906. VPRS 807 Unit 298 File No. 7524. Newly formed, 1907. Printed brochure lists players. VPRS 807 Unit 1293. Secretary notifies CCP (Sir G. Steward) of election as President. He accepts and donates £5, 1920. VPRS 807 Unit 1163 File No. 6589.  See MELBOURNE POLICE FOOTBALL CLUB

FOOTSCRAY. See entry for HARGREAVES, W.H.

FOOTSCRAY POLICE STATION. File re repairs to stables, lockup and privy, 1884. VPRS 807 Unit 1255.

FORD, -. Constable, City police. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial Henry Fee & William Allen, 16 March 1852. Argus

FORD, F.T. West (Dr.) Police Medical Officer, Spring St. Lost gold signet ring. 16 March 1881 p.70 Victoria Police Gazette

FOREST CREEK POLICE STATION. Name has been changed to Chewton. 18 October 1866 p.395. Victoria Police Gazette

FORREST, George King.  Was in police force at Sandhurst 1855.  F. Jones seeks his whereabouts, has letter from his father. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

FORSTER, Charles William. 18 years in Detective Police, now proprietor of Investigation Office, 55 Bourke St., West. Advertisement, p.1, 7 November 1882. The Age

40th REGIMENT. List of names of men employed as police and gold escort. VPRS 807 Unit 1217.

FOSTER. Petition from residents re removal of Constable MacKay, (drunk) in 1903. File from him reporting accident to himself. VPRS 807 Unit 1287 File Nos. 8123, 8260.

FOSTER POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 2 April 1890, p.110. Victoria Police Gazette

FOSTER, Francis William.  No. 4406.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File H1628.

FOSTER, Henry. Inspector. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of Timothy Hayes, 20 March 1855; Robert Rogers, 17 November 1855.  Argus.  See also BUNINYONG POLICE STATION.

FOSTER, James.  Deserted Victoria Police Force 30 April 1908.  Qld Police Gazette of 1908 page 230, has entry on him.  (I am grateful to Judy Webster for this entry.)

FOSTER, John, lately senior constable, illegally absconded from police force, 9 February 1860 p.63. Charged with embezzling public money at Heathcote, 16 February 1860 p.73. Arrested in Melbourne, p.74. Victoria Police Gazette

FOSTER, Thomas Robert. No. 5177. Application for a Valour Badge, 1907. Refused. VPRS 807 Unit 1252 File No. 977.

FOWLER, Wallace Roper. Superintendent of Police, Geelong. Property stolen. 19 June 1919 p.302. Victoria Police Gazette

FOWLER, William.  No. 4142.  See List 2 Police Offenders, un-numbered file.

FOX, -. Appointed Subaltern of Foot Police at Ballarat, November 1852. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 2.

FOX, Francis. Witnessed hanging of John Hogan, 14 August 1879 Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

FOXHOW POLICE STATION. Broken up. 7 January 1873, p.3. Victoria Police Gazette

FOY, James. Enquired for by Barney Foy, Co. Down Ireland; ‘it is said that in 1860 he was a member of the police force and afterwards kept a hotel in Melbourne. 18 January 1899 p.19. Victoria Police Gazette

FRANCHISE. Correspondence 1886, re police attempting to get the vote. Includes notice calling meeting at Trades Hall to discuss matter. Chairman T. Monckton, secretary Robert McHugh. VPRS 937 Unit 319 Bundle 3. See also MADDEN, J.J.

FRANKSTON POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 6 May 1891 p.138. Victoria Police Gazette

FRASER/FRAZER, Constable.  In Melbourne police, 1845.  See SWINDELL/SWINDLE.

FRAWLEY, James.  Carlton, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900, Ref: 90/2854.

FREEMAN, Samuel. Inspector. See BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO POLICE CLOTHING

FREEMAN, Samuel. Inspector. Correspondence 1854 re complaints of lack of co-operation with Ins. Singleton of Sydney police in escapee cases. VPRS 1189 Unit 151.

FRIER, R. Detective. Photograph. 23 June 1894 p.1089 The Australasian

FRIZELL, Thomas. Formerly in police force at Ballarat; information requested. 11 September 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

FRIZZILL, John. Resigns as Chief Constable at Belfast, December 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 26.

FROOD, William H. Snr. Constable. Letter and cheque lost between Lockhart and Horsham, 29 October 1863 p.376. Letter found, 5 November 1863, p.384. Victoria Police Gazette

FROST, Patrick. Is enquired for by his niece Tess Enright, Smithstown, Cratloe Collars, Ireland. Was stationed at Castlemaine in 1872-73, transferred to Kyneton, and discharged there in 1873. 14 April 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

FRYERSTOWN POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 29 May 1889 p.194. Land temporarily reserved, 14 May 1890, p.154. Has been transferred from North Western to Midland District, 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

FURLONG, -. Detective. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of Henry Morgan, 19 August 1851; James Morgan, 18 November 1851; Charles Lewis, 11 February 1852; Henry Fee & William Allen, 16 March 1852. Victoria Police Gazette

FURLONG, Jasper. Information requested; Irish police emigrant pensioner. 31 January 1861 p.47; Irish, formerly in police force, missing. 21 February 1861. ‘There is little doubt he was one of those who perished in the Toora schooner which left Warrnambool for Melbourne 3 August 1868 and has not since been heard of’. 4 April 1861. Victoria Police Gazette

FURNELL, A.A. Witnesses hanging of William Twiggem and Chu A Luk 14 March 1857. Victorian Government Gazette

FURNELL, Samuel S. Sub Inspector. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of George Goddard, 20 January 1855; Jan Vennik, 23 March 1855; Henry Reid, 27 March 1855.  Argus

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GADSON, -. Constable. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of W. Trouton, 20 April 1853.  Argus

GAFF, Thomas. See WILSON, R.

GAFFNEY’S CREEK POLICE STATION. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

GALLAGHER, -. Sergt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of E. Wyse, 23 September 1852; W. Trouton, 20 April 1853.  Argus

GALVIN, James. Witnessed hanging of J. Woodlock, 1 June 1857, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

GARDINER, Alfred William.  No. 4509.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

GARDINER, James. File re his award of a Valour Badge, 1901. VPRS 807 Unit 148 File No. 3093.

GARDINER, John. Supt. Awarded bravery badge. 5 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

GARDINER, Robert James. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. West. 15 October 1851.  Argus

GARNETT, John Cope.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

GARROD, Henry.   See EDWARDS, G.

GARVOC POLICE STATION. Western District. Temporary station formed, 14 March 1888 p.82; has been broken up, 2 August 1888 p.234. Victoria Police Gazette

GASCOYNE, Bamber. No. 446. Correspondence re his retiring allowance, asked to resign, 1863. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

GAY, Thomas W.   See BEST, T.

GAYNOR, Edward James.  No. 4619.  See List 2 Police Offenders, un-numbered file.

GEELONG POLICE. Series of letter from police magistrate re lack of payment and clothing to police. Petition from members re reward fund, 1852 VPRS 1189 Unit 25.   See also GLOVER, J

GELLIBRAND POLICE STATION. Southern District. Temporary station formed, 5 December 1900. Station broken up on 30th April. 1 May 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

GENATTY, James.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

GERAGHTY, John. Charged with wife desertion at Ballarat in 1871. Had been in Melbourne and Sydney police force. 17 December 1872 p.321. Victoria Police Gazette

GETTINGS, Patrick. Charged with wife desertion at Carlton previous October; ex constable. 1 May 1878 p.125. Victoria Police Gazette

GILDEA, -. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of M. Baker 18 May 1852; Nelson robbery 24 May 1852; J. Ryan 15 February 1853; H. Ash 18 February 1853; W. Johnson 19 March 1853. Argus   See also KILDEA.

GILLMAN, -. Snr. Constable. Widow requests that her thanks for financial assistance by force members be recorded in Gazette. Details of money raised in various districts listed. 4 December 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

GINGLEM, Michael. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Timothy Hayes, 21 March 1855.  Argus

GIPSY VILLAGE POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Name changed to Sandringham. 11 January 1888 p.11. Victoria Police Gazette

GISBORNE. See HADDOCK, T.

GISBORNE POLICE LOCKUP. Has been proclaimed a gaol. 1 October 1863. Has been discontinued as a gaol. 16 March 1865 p.127. Victoria Police Gazette

GLEESON, -. Ex sgt. Joined force c1859, stationed at Dunolly, Maryborough etc. Obituary notice and photo. 17 December 1896 p.9. The Bendigonian

GLEESON, J. No. 3409. Correspondence re awarding him a Merit Badge; action was in 1888. File covers 1895-1900. VPRS 807 Unit 1192 File No. 2104

GLEESON, Laurence. Constable 2672. Witnessed hanging of W. Barnes, 15 May 1885. Victorian Government Gazette.

GLEESON, Patrick. Had been a mounted constable at Kyneton for 3-4 years. Suspected of stealing cattle from J. McNiven, absconded with Mrs. McNiven. 5 June 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

GLENHUNTLY POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been established. 23 July 1914 p.400. Victoria Police Gazette

GLENMORE POLICE STATION. Ovens District. Stable etc. destroyed by fire. 13 February 1872 p.41. £100 reward offered. 27 February 1872 p.59. Victoria Police Gazette

GLENNAN, Thomas. Constable, Williamstown. Complaint re his drunkenness by local JP, 1854. VPRS 937/P4 unit 1 Bundle 2B.

GLENNY, -. Sergt. Bendigo. Photo. 9 August 1904 p.8. The Bendigonian   See also BENDIGO POLICE

GLENORCHY POLICE STATION. Lock up urinal stolen. 30 July 1863 p.278. Has been recovered, much damaged. 27 August 1863, p.310. Victoria Police Gazette

GLEN THOMPSON POLICE STATION. Western District. Has been broken up. 3 March 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

GLEN WILLS POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Temporary station formed. 4 February 1891 p.34; has been broken up, 15 March 1893 p.76; has been formed 23 May 1894 p.147. Victoria Police Gazette

GLOVER, David R. Witnessed hanging of Ah Cat 9 August 1875, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

GLOVER, James. Geelong, 1852. Reports plan to rescue prisoners at gaol. VPRS 1189 Unit 25 File 52/3770.

GLOVER, Joseph. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of C. Raffaelo, 22 March 1855, J. Jennik, 23 March 1855, J. Beattie and M. Tuhey, 24 March 1855; Henry Reid, 27 March 1855.  Argus

GOBUR POLICE STATION. See GODFREY’S CREEK.

GODFREY’S CREEK POLICE STATION. Upper Goulburn District. New station formed. 13 July 1869 p.147. Name changed to Gobur. 14 July 1874 p.150. Victoria Police Gazette

GOGELL, Lawrence. No. 5726. File re Valour Award, 1916. VPRS 807 Unit 595 Bundle 2 File No. 342

GOLD ESCORT. See ESCORTS; ESCORT CARTS; JOYCE, – Sgt.

GOLDEN MOUNTAIN POLICE STATION. North East District. Temporary station broken up. 11 January 1893 p.11. Victoria Police Gazette

GOLDMAN, John. Formerly in mounted police; tried for murder 1853 Geelong, death, commuted to 15 years hard labor. Conditional pardon issued 1864 provided he leave the country. VPRS 515 Unit 2 p.308.

GOLDSBOROUGH POLICE STATION. North West District. Has been broken up. 15 October 1890, p.322. Victoria Police Gazette

GOODENOUGH, Henry. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of: G. Smith, 21 June 1853; T. Hayes, 20 March 1855; C. Raffaelo, 22 March 1855; J. Vennik, 23 March 1855; J. Beattie and M. Tuhey 24 March 1855; H. Reid, 27 March 1855.  Argus

GOORAMADDA POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 29 December 1887 p.366. Victoria Police Gazette

GOORONG POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 15 October 1890 p.322. Victoria Police Gazette

GORDON, Alexander. Trooper, Castlemaine, tried 1854 for larceny, received 18 months sentence. Born Fife 1830, shoemaker. VPRS 515 Unit 4 p.39.

GORDON, George R. Trooper, mounted police, died Ballarat 1853. Major Norman Campbell writes to Lieut. Governor La Trobe, requesting that balance of pay owing may be given to his parents in Jamaica via him, as legal costs involved in probating the estate would use it all. Parents are old friend of his and Gordon was sent out to his care. La Trobe agrees. VPRS 1189 Unit 243 File G54/10311.

GORDON, William A. Farrier, in Mounted Police. Emily Sell complains to Department that he has failed to pay her for attending his wife’s childbirth, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

GORE, Edith. See WOMEN POLICE.

GORE, William. Writes in 1856 re his dismissal for allowing prisoners to escape. Two further letters in support of him. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

GOREY, John.  No. 3024.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  One page, un-numbered.

GORIN, William T. See entry on Missing People webpage for GORIN, E.

GORIN, William Thomas.  Carlton, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900, Ref: 90/2998.

GOROKE POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Has been formed. 21 March 1888 p.90. Victoria Police Gazette

GORREY, Robert Christopher. Information requested. Had been in Melbourne Foot Police. 30 August 1862 p.244. Victoria Police Gazette

GOSSON, Alfred. Missing Friend, formerly in mounted police. 13 December 1870 p.293. Victoria Police Gazette

GOULBURN WEIR POLICE STATION. North East District. Station formed, 21 September 1887 p.271. Temporary station broken up. 3 December 1890 p.375. Victoria Police Gazette

GOULD, George M. Constable, Coleraine. Mabel M. Walton deserted her hired service with him. 26 February 1896 p.59. Victoria Police Gazette

GOULDING, Harlow F. Sergt. Witnessed hanging of O. McQueeney, Geelong, 20 October 1858. Victorian Government Gazette.

GRADY, R. Snr. Constable. Witnessed hanging of C. Bourke, 20 April 1891, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette.

GRAHAM, Edward.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

GRAHAM, George. Information requested. Discharged form police force at Swan Hill in 1860. 1 August 1867 p.292. Victoria Police Gazette

GRAHAM, Herbert. Constable No. 2849. Letters from his wife and from CCP Standish re his misdemeanours, 1880. Was previously injured by a prisoner. VPRS 937 Unit 391 Bundles 1 and 2.

GRAHAM, R. Inspector, Melbourne. Holds one share worth £25 in the Warrnambool No. 1 Gold Mining Co. N.L. 18 March 1898 p.1081. Victorian Government Gazette.

GRAHAM, William. Sgt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Goddard, 20 January 1855.  Argus

GRAHAM, William George.  No. 4613.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L2163.

GRANGE POLICE OFFICE. Correspondence re officers etc., 1851. Only name mentioned is Richard [?] Bloomfield. VPRS 1189 Unit 7. See also HUMPHREY, H.

GRANT, -. Sgt. Witness, Nelson robbery case. 22 May 1852. Argus

GRANT POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been broken up. 22 March 1882 p.84. Has been re-established, 7 June 1882; has been broken up, 25 July 1883 p.196. Victoria Police Gazette

GRANT, William. Detective. Witnessed hangings of: W. Twiggem and Chu a Luk, 14 March 1857; J. Cornick, 18 March 1857; T. Maloney, 27 April 1857; T. Williams, 28 April 1857; F. Branigan, W. Brown, R. Bryant, 29 April 1857; Chong Sigh and Hang Tzon, 2 September 1857; J. Mason, 6 November 1857; W. Jones and E. Brown, 1 March 1858. Victorian Government Gazettes

GRANTVILLE POLICE STATION. See O’CONNOR, C.

GRANYA POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Formed, 17 May 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

GRAVES, Edwin C. Sub Inspector, Russell St. Watch stolen. 19 May 1904. Victoria Police Gazette

GRAY, -. Sub Inspector. Bendigo. Photo. 9 August 1904 p.8. The Bendigonian

GRAY, Henry. Constable. Clothing etc. stolen from outhouse on premises at Northcote. 27 December 1866 p.476. Victoria Police Gazette

GRAYTOWN POLICE STATION. McIvor District. Name changed from Spring Creek. 14 December 1869, p.269. Victoria Police Gazette.   See also HENDERSON, D.

GREEN, -. ‘Proceedings have been taken by Mr. Green, ex Superintendent of Police, against Drs. Embling and Youl, claiming £3,000 damages for an alleged wrongful certificate given to him. The Crown Law Department will defend the action, as both gentlemen are members of the Medical Board of Victoria’. Avoca Mail 10 October 1884. [quoting unnamed Melbourne paper].

GREEN, John. See BUNINYONG.

GREEN, Reginald. Kyneton police station. Dog stolen. 7 April 1864 p.145. Inspector of police. Dog stolen. 22 November 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

GREEN HILLS POLICE STATION. Ararat. Has been broken up. 15 November 1866 p.424. Victoria Police Gazette

GREENSBOROUGH POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Temporary police station formed. 5 December 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

GREGAN, Daniel Francis.  No. 4390.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  One file, un-numbered.

GREGORY, J. Coxswain, Water Police. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Forrest, 18 December 1852.  Argus

GRETA POLICE STATION.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

GRETA POLICE STATION. North East District. Has been broken up. 4 June 1903. Victoria Police Gazette

GREY, -. Superintendent. Sketch. 25 March and 1 April 1897, p.9. The Bendigonian

GREY, Edward. Stationed at Sandhurst 1854. Letters from Justice Dickinson and T.T. a’Beckett to Chief Commissioner recommending his promotion ‘in line with his station as a gentleman’. His cousin is W.N. Watson, Queen’s Counsel, and his father or uncle is a Colonel in British Army. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 5.

GRIBBIN, Hugh James.  No. 4012.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Three files; 1 un-numbered and one page, others H3200 and I2994.

GRIFFEN, Laurence. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of C. Davis. 18 March 1852.  Argus

GRIFFITH’S POINT POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Name changed to San Remo. 14 November 1888 p.349. Victoria Police Gazette

GROVES, Thomas.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

GROWLER’S CREEK POLICE STATION. Ovens District. Name changed to Wandiligong. 29 December 1878, p.278. Victoria Police Gazette

GUEST, -. Sgt. witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of T. Williams, 20 June 1853.  Argus

GUILDFORD POLICE STATION. Has been transferred from North Western to Midland District. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette.

GUMLEY, Percy.  South Melbourne, constable, insolvent. Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.      Ref: 90/3102A.

GUMMETT, George. See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT; GURNETT, G.

GUNBOWER POLICE STATION. North Western District. Opened early 1917. 11 January 1917 p.19. Temporary station has been formed, 9 January 1919; Has been broken up. 6 March 1919. Victoria Police Gazette

GURNETT, Mr. 1. Appointed constable at penal establishment, 1851.   2. Acting chief constable of Penal Establishments (a Sergt. holding a pension from the Royal Artillery), and been practically engaged in road making in Van Diemen’s Land. Promoted to overseer, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 5.  See also GUMMETT.

GUTHRIE, -. Sergt. Mounted Police, Geelong, 1854. Correspondence re funeral expenses. VPRS 1189 Unit 151.

GUTHRIE, Alexander.  No. 3852.  See List 1 Police Offenders. Un-numbered file.

GUTHRIE, J.  See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files

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HADDOCK, Thomas. Constable, Gisborne. Died in police hospital 1855; widow seeks pay owing. Further letter seeks financial assistance. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundles 4 & 6.

HADDON POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been broken up. p.46, 15 February 1893. Victoria Police Gazette

HAIGH, Edwin. Witnessed hanging of T. McGee, 19 February 1863. Victorian Government Gazette.

HAILES, Nathaniel. Corporal, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of P. Kogan, 18 October 1853.  Argus

HALEY, Patrick. See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

HALFPENNY, Thomas. See HORSHAM POLICE OFFICE

HALFPENNY, Thomas. Chief Constable, Horsham police district since July 1847; letter of recommendation, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 7.

HALL, -. Constable 569. Requests three months leave of absence to proceed to NSW etc., 1863. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

HALL, -. See entry on Missing People webpage for HALL, Caroline

HALL, -. Constable. 1901. See MALDON.

HALL, Griffiths. ‘Violation of his duty as a constable’. Released from Castlemaine Gaol 28 March 1853. VPRS 5341 Unit 1.

HALLAM, Francis George. Constable, ‘Rosemont’ Hurtle St., Ascot Vale, reports medals stolen. p.44 30 January 1919, Victoria Police Gazette

HALLINAN, Thomas.  Collingwood, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900, Ref: 71/4410.

HAMBLING, John. Detective. File re misconduct charge, 1857 – acquitted. VPRS 807 Unit 1321, 1857 Bundle.

HAMILTON, -. Sergt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of J. Hughes 16 September 1854; R. Atkinson 19 October 1854.  Argus

HAMILTON, David. Witnessed hanging of R. Burns, 25 September 1883, Ararat. Victorian Government Gazette.

HAMILTON, John.  See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files under ROBERTSON, John.

HAMILTON POLICE PADDOCK. Site partly revoked. p. 124, 3 May 1893. Victoria Police Gazette

HAMILTON, Thomas. Trooper, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Wall, 22 March 1854.  Argus

HAMILTON, Thomas.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

HAMILTON, William. Geelong, 1857. Seeks good conduct pay. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

HAMMAR, Ferdinand August. Was in Mounted Police, discharged 1855. In gaol. VPRS 515 Unit 4 No. 2757.

HANAHAN, David.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

HANDCUFF CASES. Recalled, more trouble than worth, 1894. VPRS 807 Unit 9 Bundle 2, File 5987.

HANDS, Benjamin Webster. Information requested, has been left property. Formerly in Mounted Police. 5 November 1879. Charged with wife desertion, formerly member of force. p. 313, 15 November 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

HANLEY, Michael Joseph.  No. 4736.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File K3189.

HANNAN, -. Inspector. See BENDIGO POLICE

HANNAN, Robert. Detective. Witnessed hanging of J. Smith, 11 November 1869 Beechworth. Victorian Government Gazette

HANRAHAN, M.A. Railway porter, Clifton Hill.. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given].

HAPPY VALLEY POLICE STATION. Ballarat District. Has been broken up. p.355, 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

HARAM, Robert. Sergt. In 1843/44 had charge of the Little Bourke St. Watch-House. Originally a transported convict, native of Nottinghamshire, subsequently served prison sentence. p.144, 16 April 1863. Victoria Police Gazette.   Prison registers lists him as HARRAM, gives birthplace as Inverness. VPRS 515 Unit 4 No. 2067, p.1; VPRS 10860 Unit 1.

HARCOURT POLICE STATION. Castlemaine District. Has been formed. p.332, 5 September and p.340, 12 September 1867. Has been broken up. p.13, 21 January 1869. Victoria Police Gazette

HARDIMAN, Thos. Francis.  No. 4304.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File No. O3213 (1901).

HARDING, Thomas. Witnessed hanging of J. Murphy, 6 November 1863, Geelong. Victorian Government Gazette

HARDY, Joseph. Mounted trooper. Tried Maryborough 1854 for bribery, received sentence of 12 months hard labor. Born 1833 Wiltshire, single. Discharged from gaol 1855. VPRS 515 Unit 4.

HARE, -. Inspector. Petition from residents of Wangaratta 1856, protesting at his removal. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

HARE, Andrew. See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

HARE, Francis Augustus. Recommended for promotion for gallant conduct, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631. Witnessed hanging of S. Woods and W. Carver, 3 August 1864; J. Brown, 4 April 1865. Victorian Government Gazette. Witness at inquest on body of unknown Chinaman, found buried at Maryborough, 1858. VPRS 24 No. 1061 of 1858.

HARGREAVES, W.H. No. 4217. Recommended for Valour Badge by Footscray citizens, 1906. Not warranted. VPRS 807 Unit 287 No. 2870.

HARKNESS, -. Constable. Lost a locket. p.65, 5 March 1884; Found p.73, 12 March 1884. Victoria Police Gazette

HARLEY, Robert. Constable, St. Kilda. Jewellery etc. stolen. p.152, 15 May 1895; offender described p.167, 22 May 1895. Victoria Police Gazette

HARRAM, Robert. See HARAM, R.

HARRIETVILLE POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. p.300, 27 October 1886. Victoria Police Gazette

HARRIETVILLE POLICE STATION. Ovens District. Has been formed. p.284, 11 November 1873. Victoria Police Gazette

HARRIMAN, B. Cosway. Witnessed hanging of T. Maloney, 27 April 1857; H. Smith and T. Williams, 28 April 1857. Victorian Government Gazette

HARRIS, Frederick Roscoe. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Hughes, 19 February 1853.  Argus

HARRIS, Richard. Was a constable from 1859 to his death in 1866; information requested of widow. p.239, 13 September 1876. Victoria Police Gazette

HARRISON. -. Sgt. See KILMORE

HARROP, Frederick R. Formerly served in Mounted police. p.56, 10 February 1859. Victoria Police Gazette

HARROW POLICE STATION. Attempted arson; £50 reward. p.98, 10 March 1864. Victoria Police Gazette

HART, James. City of Melbourne Police Force. Sentenced to gaol for false representation. p.7, 30 December 1853. Victoria Police Gazette

HARTIGAN, Jack. See entry on Missing People webpage for HARTIGAN, J.

HARTSHORN, -. Constable 3048. Royal Humane Society commends his actions in rescuing party from flood. p.271, 21 September 1887. Victoria Police Gazette

HARTSHORN, James Benjamin.  No. 3048.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L2047.

HARTWELL POLICE STATION. Bourke District. New station formed. p.222, 12 October 1869. Victoria Police Gazette

HARVEY, L.S. Railway porter, Moonee Ponds. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given].

HASTINGS – LOCK UP. Adjoining stable and forage store set on fire; £50 reward. p.1, 4 January, p.19, 18 January 1888. Victoria Police Gazette

HASTINGS POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been formed. p.125, 14 April 1886. Victoria Police Gazette

HATTON, Francis. Ex constable; Missing Friend. 16 March 1887 p.86. Member of Victoria police force, discharged 1882, inquired for. 3 April 1901. Victoria Police Gazette

HAUGHTON, Henry. Received his discharge from force in 1856, queries why his character was given as ‘good’ instead of ‘very good’. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

HAUNTED STREAM. See YAMBULLA PARISH.

HAWKESDALE POLICE STATION. Western District. Has been formed, 25 January 1888 p.26. Has been broken up, 6 April 1893 p.96. Victoria Police Gazette

HAWKINS, Thomas. See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

HAWTHORN. Photographs of constables rescuing locals during flood. 1 December 1934, p.1  The Sun

HAY, John. Charged with child desertion at Geelong; was a Mounted Constable at Bacchus Marsh about four years ago; English, aged about 28 years. 23 May 1877. Victoria Police Gazette

HAYES, George.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

HAYES, Timothy. Ex Snr. Constable. Petition for reinstatement, 1863. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

HAYES, William Thomas. Constable No. 4594.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File I1171.

HEALEY, James. Police pensioner, slipped on Flinders St. railway steps, robbed of watch. 26 March 1901 p.4 col. 6.  The Age

HEALEY, William. See ALBERTON POLICE STATION, 1851

HEATH, John. On trial for stealing. 6 January 1854 p.19. Victoria Police Gazette. Convicted of larceny, sentenced to four years on the roads, commuted to six months’ imprisonment. Born 1824 London. VPRS 515 Unit 2 p.387 No. 1287.

HEATHCOTE. See ARMSTRONG, -.; FOSTER, J.; WINCH, F.

HEATHCOTE POLICE. Refusal to do duty, March 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 90.

HEATHCOTE POLICE STATION. Tenders called for erection of new police station at Heathcote. McIvor Times 4 May 1888 p.3.

HEBERLE, William Henry.  No. 2831.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L2462.

HEDE, Thomas. No. 2909.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

HEDI POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Will be known in future at EDI. 14 August 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

HEDLEY, George Dixon. See ALBERTON POLICE STATION, 1851

HEELAN, James. See entry on Missing People webpage for HELLEN, R.

HEHIR, James. Constable 4169. Awarded bravery badge, 5 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

HEHIR, John. Witnessed hanging of W. Barnes, 15 May 1885; J. Phelan, 16 March 1891; J. Wilson, 23 March 1891. Victorian Government Gazette

HEIDELBERG. C. Mortimer offers premises for a police barrack, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

HEIDELBERG POLICE STATION. Rented from Joseph Hawdon, 1855. File re rent due. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

HELMETS – SUMMER. File re new material and style of, 1905. VPRS 807 Unit 937/P4 No. 9474.

HEMPINSTALL, George. Constable. Susan Tyrell writes from Taradale, 1867, claiming he fathered her child and refuses to maintain it or marry her. VPRS 937 Unit 276 Bundle 6.

HENDERSON, David Laurie. Late constable, Graytown. Insolvent. October 1870 p.1571. Victorian Government Gazette.

HENDERSON, James. Formerly in Mounted Police, warrant of commitment issued. 13 December 1866 p.460. Victoria Police Gazette

HENDERSON, R.E. Railway porter, Glen Iris. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given].

HENDERSON, Samuel.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

HENDERSON, William. Constable, Echuca. Wooden box stolen. 26 February 1914 p.126. Victoria Police Gazette

HENLY (KYABRAM EAST) POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been formed. 7 November 1883 p.290. Has been broken up, and one at Kyabram formed in place of it. 17 November 1886 p.318. Victoria Police Gazette

HENNESSY, Joseph.  West Melbourne, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 18874-1900.  Ref: 90/3644.

HENRY, James Y. Constable, Blackwood. Hut belonging to Blackwood police station broken into; gold ring stolen. 20 March 1862 p. 106. Victoria Police Gazette.

HENRY, William.  No. 3879.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two files, I2136 and I2211.

HEPBURN POLICE STATION. Central District. Has been broken up. 9 August 1893 p.214. Victoria Police Gazette

HERBERT, John. Appointed by Governor to be a Cadet, 1853. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 1.

HERBERT, John M. Details of his claim for a Valour Award. VPRS 807 Unit 112 No. 869. Awarded Valour Badge, 13 June 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

HERBERT, John Michael.  No. 2780.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  Two un-numbered files, one with FITZPATRICK, C.

HERBERT, N. Sydney C. Has been in police force; complains about constables and asks enquiry, 1856. VPRS 937 Unit 410 Kilmore Bundle.

HERBERT, Sidney. Letter from Richmond Barracks re promotion in force, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 245 File M55/2027.

HERON, Thomas D.S. See CARISBROOK POLICE STATION

HETHERINGTON, John. See KILMORE POLICE STATION.

HEWITT, John M. Snr. Constable, Yarrawonga. Clothing etc. stolen. 16 February 1898 p.52. Victoria Police Gazette

HEWITT, John Morrison. Sub Inspector. Reports dog stolen. 10 March 1910 p.129. Victoria Police Gazette

HEXHAM POLICE. See EVATT, E.; SIMPSON, J.

HEXHAM POLICE PADDOCK. Site revoked. 8 December 1893 p.4680. Victorian Government Gazette.

HEYWOOD POLICE SITE. Temporarily reserved. 29 June 1892 p.172. Victoria Police Gazette

HICKEY, Cornelius.  No. 2869.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L3008.

HICKIE, Thomas.  No. 4342.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

HIGGART, Thomas. Witnessed hanging of E. Cockroft, 12 November 1894, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette

HIGGINBOTHAM, Joseph. See ROBINSON, E.

HIGGINS, Christopher. See WANGARATTA POLICE STATION

HILL, Charles. Writes from Bonnie Doon in 1900, seeking confirmation that he served in B Division of Melbourne Police 1853-1854. Needs the detail for his Old Age Pension application. VPRS 807 Unit 142 File O933.

HILL, Henry. Joined June 1853, recommended for promotion. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

HILL, Patrick A. Information requested. Discharged 1864 after four years service in Mounted police at Maryborough; subsequently pound keeper at Amherst and groom in a Melbourne hotel. May have gone to India. 2 August 1876. Victoria Police Gazette

HINES, John. See BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION.

HITCHES, Frederick. Short while in detective force; charged with wife desertion. 11 May 1881 p.117. Victoria Police Gazette

HOBSON, Thomas Constable. Enquiry into charges against him, 1911. 1914-1916. VPRS 807 Unit 589, Bundle 1 No. 3284, Bundle 2 No. 10587.

HOBY, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Breden, 21 June 1853.  Argus

HODGES, H. Detective, witnessed hanging of F. Branigan, W. Brown, R. Bryant, 29 April 1857; W. Jones, E. Brown, 1 March 1858. Victorian Government Gazette.

HODGETTS, Sub Inspector. Water Police. Board of Enquiry, 1858. VPRS 1189 Unit 783.

HODGETTS, Edward. Witnessed hanging of F. Branigan and W. Brown, 29 April 1857. Victorian Government Gazette

HOEY, -. Constable. ‘A presentation of a purse of sovereigns and a gold watch and chain was made at the Russell St. police barracks on Saturday evening to ex Constable Hoey, who recently retired form the force after serving upwards of thirty years, the greater part of which was spent as coroner’s constable.’ 21 February 1887 p.4.  The Age

HOGAN, John. Writes from Portland, 1858, seeks return of testimonials. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 2 Bundle 2.

HOGAN, William. Missing Friend; left police force in 1880. 15 February 1888 p.53. Victoria Police Gazette

HOLDEN, Michael. Constable, Bourke St. West station. Cash and jewellery stolen from his room; cook Christopher Neilson suspected. 7 June 1898. Victoria Police Gazette

HOLLAND, R.C. Witnessed hanging of J. Jackson, 24 January 1912, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

HOLLAND, Thomas. ‘ Late Sgt. Victoria Police Force, died 7 November 1901 aged 58 years.’ Tombstone, Melbourne General Cemetery, R/C section.

HOLMES, Amelia.  See WOMEN POLICE.

HOLMES, George.  No. 3921.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

HOLWAY, Ambrose Maurice. See WANGARATTA POLICE STATION

HOMEBUSH LOWER POLICE SITE. Temporarily reserved, 25 May 1892 p.142 Midland District. Has been broken up. 27 June 1902.. Victoria Police Gazette

HOOKER, Francis Henry. ‘in special police’. Died July 1924, named as co-respondent in Buckingham divorce case. 19 July 1924 p.17.  The Age

HOOKER, Walter Henry. Information requested. Served in police force. 25 March 1858. Victoria Police Gazette

HOOLY, Charles. Petty Constable, Carisbrook. Tendered resignation, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 25.

HOOPER, James.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

HOPE, R.A. Constable 5791. Recommended for Valour Badge, 1914. VPRS 807 Unit 532 File No. 13609.

HOPETOUN POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Has been formed. 13 September 1893 p.252. Victoria Police Gazette

HOPKINS, James. Petty Constable, Carisbrook. Signs agreement to stay in government service until end of 1851. Report of his death on 30 October; drowned in Deep Creek while in pursuit of escaped prisoner. Further correspondence re pay due and debts owed. VPRS 1189 Unit 7. Letter from widow Ellen, 1854, re difficulties in getting possession of his property. She returned to England in 1851 through ill health. Encloses copy of their English marriage certificate. VPRS 1189 Unit 235 File F54/553

HOPKINS, Patrick. Constable. Tried Ballarat 1854 for being drunk on duty and for gross misconduct, given 12 months gaol term. VPRS 1189 Unit 151. See also HOPKINS, T.

HOPKINS, Thomas. Constable at Ballarat, was a warder under proper name of Patrick Hopkins, formerly in 83rd regiment. Tried 1854 drunk on duty etc. VPRS 515 Unit 3 p.695.

HOPNER, Margaret. See WOMEN POLICE.

HOPPNER, George. Information requested. Supposed to have formerly belonged to the police force either in Victoria or Sydney. 16 January 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

HORAN, Edmond. ‘Erected by Michael O’Connell in memory of his step-brother Edmond Horan, late of the Police Force Victoria, born at Castleisland Co. Kerry Ireland, died 17 March 1895 aged 35 years.’ Tombstone Melbourne General Cemetery, R/C section.

HORSES. Instructions re treatment of, by Mounted Constables. p.81/82 of 1886. Regulations as to Treatment of Sick Horses. 18 December 1919. Victoria Police Gazette

HORSHAM LOCKUP. Proclaimed a gaol, 6 October 1864 p.384. Victoria Police Gazette

HORSHAM POLICE OFFICE. October 1851. Thomas Halfpenny chief constable, John Carroll, – Pemberton, – Colegate, agree to serve until 31 December 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 7. R. Firebrace writes January 1852 to Colonial Secretary, advising all police there have resigned. VPRS 1189 Unit 25.

HOSKING, Henry. Brother writes from Bendigo 1856, seeking his whereabouts; he is in force. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

HOSPITAL. See SICK LEAVE APPLICATIONS

HOTHAM POLICE KITCHEN. Quote for building of, 1864. Deferred for a year, no money. VPRS 808 Unit 1.

HOTHAM POLICE STATION. Name changed to North Melbourne. 19 October 1887 p.296. Victoria Police Gazette

HOTHAM HILL POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. 28 September 1887 p.278. Victoria Police Gazette

HOUGH, Thomas. Charged with stealing from Johanna Croker at Pleasant Creek in February 1859, when in the police force; 28 years, native of Limerick Ireland. Arrested, then absconded. 9 February, 1 March, 15 March, 1860. Victoria Police Gazette

HOUGHTON, C. Railway porter, Mordialloc. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given].

HOWARD, George. Missing Friend. Joined Victoria police force 1857, dismissed 1859. 17 December 1872 p.323. Victoria Police Gazette

HOWARD, Patrick. Information requested. Arrived 1853 and joined force. Presumed identical with Patrick Howard who served in Gippsland and was discharged in 1857. 11 November 1858, p.477. Not identical with Gippsland man. 2 December 1858 p.509. Victoria Police Gazette

HUDGELL, John. See RESIGNATIONS, 1851.

HUGHES, John. Constable, penal establishment. Resigns, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 5.

HULKS. President and Lysander. Discontinued for penal purposes. 30 August 1860, p.338. Victoria Police Gazette

HUMPHREY, Henry. Enquired for, was in force, stationed at the Grange. 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 8.

HUNT, Stephen. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Williams, 16 July 1852. Argus

HUNTER, – Nurse. See WOMEN POLICE.

HURLEY, John. . See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE

HUTCHINSON, Stewart.  No. 3542.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

HUTCHISON, Robert Ernest.  No. 4291.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File K3583.

HUTCHISON, Stewart. Constable. Maintenance claim by Maggie McCarrey of Bendigo, for illegitimate child, 1895. VPRS 807 Unit 16 Bundle 1, No. 1618.

HYLAND, Frederick. . See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE

HYNES, James. Constable, Kyneton. Insolvent. 4 October 1865 p.1.  Supplement,  Argus.

HYNES, Thomas. Charged with absconding from force, stationed at Northcote. 4 July 1883 p.178. Victoria Police Gazette

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INDENTED HEADS. See PORTARLINGTON

INGLEWOOD POLICE STATION. See ROWLAND, Myles.

INGRAM, Francis Seymour. Information requested. Formerly in Victoria police, subsequently in H.M. Customs, aged about 35 years. 21 February 1861. Has been found. 25 April 1861. Charged with embezzling money [called Morgan] 22 August 1861 p.313. Surname corrected to Ingram 29 August 1861 p.324. Victoria Police Gazette

INVERLEIGH. Petition from residents re need for police protection, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

INVERLEIGH POLICE STATION. Southern District. Has been formed, 28 November 1883 p.308. Victoria Police Gazette

INVERLOCH POLICE STATION. Formerly in Bourke District, has been transferred to Gippsland District, 14 December 1892, p.334. Victoria Police Gazette.  See also TARWIN LOWER.

IRONSON, Edward. Witnessed hanging of W. H. Terry, 31 July 1867, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

IRVING, David Charles.  No.  4046.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

IRWIN, John.  See Index to Employment Applications A – L

IRWIN, William. Witnessed hanging of J. Ashe, Ballarat 21 August 1876. Victorian Government Gazette

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JACKSON, -. Snr Constable.  Son William Robert, aged 15 years, missing. 1 April 1896 p.95. Victoria Police Gazette

JAMES, -. Constable, witness Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Sullivan, 20 October 1853.  Argus

JAMES, Frank. Sub Inspector of Police South Melbourne. Clothing stolen. 29 May 1895 p.177. Victoria Police Gazette

JAMES, Hooper [Hector??].  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

JAMES, Thomas Morgan.  No. 3869.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File C2557.

JAMIESON POLICE STATION. Transferred from Benalla District to become headquarters of new Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867.  Victoria Police Gazette

JEETHO POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Temporary station formed. 14 March 1888 p.82.  Name changed to Bena. 2 August 1888 p.234. Victoria Police Gazette

JEFFREYS, Alleyn. Missing Friend.  Ex constable.  5 November 1884 p.299. Victoria Police Gazette

JENKIN, Clifford, No. 3529.  See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files– TALINTYRE.

JENKINSON, Richard.   See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE

JEPARIT POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Station formed. 2 August 1893 p.208. Victoria Police Gazette

JERICHO POLICE STATION. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

JEYES, S.F. His wife Emmeline solicits employment for him in 1854, they are destitute. She is the eldest daughter of the late Rear Admiral Lillicrap. Letter is extremely difficult to read. Memo confirms he was employed as coxwain in the Water Police from November to December 1853. VPRS 1189 Unit 235 File F54/1098

JINGELLIC POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been broken up. 10 September 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

JODDREL, Edward. Trooper, Kilmore. Correspondence re unpaid account due to John Hessay, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

JOHNS, H.A.  Constable 3950.  Discharged, 1894.  Large file.  VPRS 807 Unit 3 File A2263

JOHNSON, John.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

JOHNSON, John. Constable 588. Awarded certificate for bravery from Humane Society. 10 January 1881. Victoria Police Gazette

JOHNSON, John. Retired snr. Constable, aged 72 years. Report of death and subsequent finding of hoarded cash, shares etc.  The Bendigonian 11 August 1903 p.11, quoting The Age.

JOHNSTON, John. Sergt. Witnessed hanging of H. Cooley, 15 July 1861. Victorian Government Gazette.

JOHNSTON, William.  No. 4304.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File H3199.

JOHNSTONE, Alan Senr. Detective in armed robbery squad.  Photo.  Truth newspaper 2 June 1977 p. 2.

JOHNSTONE, Henry B. Leaving colony, asks for return of testimonials, served less than a year. 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

JOHNSTONE, Henry Robert. Joined police force c1856, received discharge and appointed caretaker of Old Cemetery. Letter re payment. VPRS 1189 Unit 832.

JOHNSTONE, W.B. Senior Sub Inspector at Carlsruhe. Died intestate 1855 at Geelong. Cheques dishonoured. Several files of correspondence, including letter from widow. VPRS 1189 Unit 217. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundles 3 & 4.

JONES, Albert Edward.  Carlton, formerly police constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.  Ref: 90/1196.

JONES, Ralph.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

JONES, Robert Perry. Constable, Kensington. Dog stolen at Ascot Vale. 22 January 1914 p.41. Victoria Police Gazette

JONES, William Bernard. Constable 3366. Awarded bravery badge. 5 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

JORDAN, John.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

JOYCE, – Sgt.  St. Kilda.  Presented with portrait in oils of himself for his 60th birthday by Mayor and Magistrates.  He was in the gold escort 32 yrs ago, 12 years at St. Kilda etc.  Argus 22 June 1892, p.5.

JOYCE, John. Sergt. Witnessed hanging of S. Pollett, 29 December 1862, Melbourne. Victoria Government Gazette.

JOYCE, Michael. Sergt 589, Water Police, 1864. Resignation and correspondence. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

JOYCE, Patrick John.  No. 3534.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File F2424.

JOYNT, Charles.  Formerly a sergeant in police force; information requested. 10 February 1859 p.62.  Address ascertained, 24 February 1859 p.77.  Information requested.  Youngest son of late Dudley Joynt of Kings Co., Ireland, left Dublin for NSW 1848. 3 August 1865 p.296.   Reward offered. 10 August 1865 p.301.  Ascertained to have left Ballarat about 15 mths ago for New Zealand. 24 August 1865 p.321.  Joined Victoria police June 1853, discharged April 1855. 19 October 1865 p.387.  Went to England and returned in Scomberg [sic] which was wrecked and he lost everything.  Since seen at Ballarat.  Said to have been of intemperate habits.  Has occasionally been employed as a groom, may have gone to India with cavalry horses. 26 October 1865 p.398,  Formerly in employment at Smythesdale, afterwards joined New Zealand police force and went home from there. 23 November 1865 p.428.  Has been found, returning to U.K. from New Zealand. 3 May 1866 p.187. [condensed versions] Victoria Police Gazette

JUNCTION POLICE CAMP. See SANDHURST.

JUNG JUNG POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Temporary station formed. 23 December 1890 p.398. Broken up, 6 May 1891 p.138. Victoria Police Gazette

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KABAT, Leopold. Sub Inspector, Melbourne.  Private letter from the Melbourne Club. VPRS 937 Unit 200 Bundle 4. Large file, VPRS 808 Unit 1.  Letter from Sandhurst 1855, seeking Chief Commissioner’s support in re-admission to police force, and decision that he be reinstated; ‘period from date of dismissal until 18 June be considered one of suspension …’. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

KABAT, Leopold.  Inspector 2nd Class, ‘having become insolvent, filed his schedule on the 16th instant. … has accordingly ceased to be a member of the force ‘; 24 March 1864, p.122.  Has been re-instated, 7 April 1864 p.144. Clothing stolen from yard at Hamilton, 29 March 1866, p.143.  Victoria Police Gazette. Purchased shares in numerous mining companies; details of some can be found in the following issues of the Victorian Government Gazettes: p. 1895, 2108, October 1862; p.269, February 1869; p.518, March 1870; p.891, 921, June 1870; p.984, July 1870; p.1515 October 1870; p.1818 December 1870 x 2.

KABAT, Leopold.  Obituary in Gippsland Mercury states he was for many years stationed in the district, and one of the oldest officers in the force; quotes Melbourne Herald that he died at Jerilderie Station NSW., had been ill for some time and was on sick leave, had been in charge of Geelong district. 30 September 1884. [Thanks for Fay Johnson for this entry].  Obituary in Buninyong Telegraph, quoting Argus ; was on a visit to Jerilderie property South Yathong owned by Mr. Rawlins, with wife and daughter, and suicided by cutting his throat. Buried there after inquest. 30 September 1884.

KALKALLO POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been broken up. 7 May 1890 p.148. Victoria Police Gazette

KANE, James. Ex constable, warrant issued re payment of a fine; lately stationed at Russell St. 29 December 1887 p.367. Victoria Police Gazette

KANEIRA POLICE STATION. Midland District. Temporary station formed, 25 July 1894 p.206. Temporary station formed, 27 November 1895 p.364.  Victoria Police Gazette

KANGAROO FLAT POLICE STATION. File re proposal to close, 1920. VPRS 807 Unit 1221 File No. 6770. See also ROBINSON CRUSOE POLICE STATION.

KEANE, -. Snr. Constable. Photo, 14 April 1900 p.9.  Weekly Times

KEARNEY, Patrick. Missing Friend.  Was in Victoria police force, 10 September 1890 p.289.  Has been found by police of Gerogery NSW, 26 November 1890 p.368. Victoria Police Gazette

KEATING, Edward Patrick.  Charged with wife desertion, formerly a policeman stationed at Geelong 1854/55, aged 36 years. 1 November 1870 p.257.  Arrested 8 November 1870 p.263. Victoria Police Gazette

KEATING, R.V. Constable 2746. Address required, ex constable. 16 February 1887 p.56. Victoria Police Gazette

KEEFE, -. Sgt. Reduced to rank of constable as cannot write, 1855. Petition from residents of Kyneton in his favour, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6. Letter re case, 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1, Bundle 7. [See also Mathew Keefe]

KEEFE, -. Sgt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Roberts, 16 December 1854.  Argus

KEEFE, Mathew. Reduced from rank of Sergt. to trooper because of illiteracy. Correspondence re his previous military service (discharge attached) and service in NSW police. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File T56/1081. [See also Keefe, -]

KEEGAN, -. Superintendent.  See BENDIGO & DISTRICT POLICE

KEELAN, Edward R. Formerly in force at Beechworth; ringleader of gang of men who assaulted two men at Upper Goulburn. 17 July 1862 p.253. Victoria Police Gazette

KEENE, Charles R. Resigns from police force, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

KEILOR POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Broken up. 14 October 1873 p.260. Victoria Police Gazette

KELLEHER, E.M. Witnessed hanging of J. Duffus, 22 May 1876, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

KELLEHER, John. Kyneton, constable. Had 1,000 shares at 2/6 each in the Robinson Gold Mining Co. N.L. 23 December 1898, p.4653.  Victorian Government Gazette

KELLY, John. Missing Friend, formerly constable at Wangaratta, was supposed to have been one of the first constables at Woods Point. 6 July 1871 p.146.  Victoria Police Gazette

KELLY, John.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

KELLY, Thomas. Tried 1854, received sentence of six months for being drunk on duty as a constable; formerly a soldier in British Army. VPRS 515 Unit 3, p.727.

KELLY, Thomas Callinan.  No. 4219.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1293 (with CONWAY).

KELLY, William. Sergt. Witnessed hanging of G. Waines, 16 July 1860, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

KELSALL, -. Sub Inspector. Photo, 14 April 1900 p.9.  Weekly Times

KEMP, William. Sgt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of R. Lamb, 19 May 1852.  Argus

KENNA, Michael.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

KENNALAY. See KINNALAY

KENNEDY, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of T. Seales, 19 June 1852.  Argus

KENNEDY, -. Inspector.  See DETECTIVE FORCE

KENNEDY, -. Sub Inspector. Met with serious accident, thrown out of his buggy. The Age 29 Oct. 1881

KENNEDY, D.R. Railway porter, Armadale. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given].

KENNEDY, James. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Anderson, 21 September 1852. Argus

KENNEDY, John. Missing Friend. Joined force 1856, left 1858. 10 September 1863 p.325. Victoria Police Gazette

KENNEDY, Peter.  No. 3589.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File I3355 (with McKEE, William).

KENNEDY, Robert. Constable, Emerald Hill. Watch stolen. 5 March 1879 p.55. Victoria Police Gazette

KENNINGTON POLICE STATION. See BACK CREEK POLICE STATION

KENSINGTON POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. 17 December 1884 p.340. Victoria Police Gazette See also NEWMARKET POLICE STATION.

KEON, Felix. Letter from his sister to Chief Commissioner of Police, 1869. She hasn’t heard from him. VPRS 937 Unit 202 Bundle 3.

KERR, -. Constable, Axedale. Photos of him and his trained horse, 2 March 1899 p.9.  The Bendigonian

KERRIE PARISH POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved, 17 November 1886, p.318. Victoria Police Gazette

KEY, Joseph A.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

KEYTE, John. See entry on Missing People webpage for FFITCH, W.

KIDD, W. [?] Sub Inspector, Longwood. Resigns, has a wife and family to support and pay is inadequate, 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 151.

KILDEA, -. Aged widow in Ireland seeks information from James Thompson, formerly in the Convict Department in Van Diemen’s Land regarding her son who was transported there. Thompson, now (1856) living in Victoria, writes to the Chief Commissioner, suggesting it my be John Gildea, formerly in the police force and now keeping an hotel in Melbourne, who is meant. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 6 Bundle 6.

KILFEDDER, -. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of C.J. Hall, 13 September 1897, Bendigo. Victorian Government Gazette See also BENDIGO.

KILFEDER, J.M. Sgt. Presentation to, on retirement, and mention of promotion of Constable Britt. 14 April 1903 p.11. The Bendigonian

KILLEN, -. Constable. His paddock at Woosang East set on fire. 5 January 1881. Victoria Police Gazette

KILLINGWORTH POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved, 27 July 1887 p.216. Victoria Police Gazette

KILMARTIN, Dennis. See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

KILMORE POLICE.  James Mannix supplied articles to police department in 1853, seeks payment 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.  Petition in favour of Sgt. Harrison, signed by traders etc., 1857.  Asks that his indiscretion be dealt with leniently. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

KILMORE POLICE STATION.  Agreement to stay on in government service until end of 1851, signed by: Michael Fitzpatrick, John Dalton, James Morris, James Adams, David Brown, John Hetherington.  Some subsequently resigned in December, to take effect at end of month. VPRS 1189 unit 7.  Weekly report of duty performed one week in April 1858. VPRS 808 Unit 1.  See also HERBERT, N.; WOOLF, J.; YOUNG, C.

KIMBERLEY POLICE STATION. Maryborough District. Broken up. 28 October 1873, p.274. Victoria Police Gazette

KING, John. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of J. Beattie and M. Tuhey, 24 March 1855; H. Reid, 27 March 1855. Argus.  Information requested; mounted constable at Porcupine, Sandhurst district in 1855, said to have gone to India with horses about 12 years ago. 19 September 1875. Victoria Police Gazette

KING, S. J. Railway porter. Transferred to Police Dept. Railways Union Gazette 10 August 1932 p.24. [No further detail given.]

KING STREET POLICE STATION. Will be known in future as Bourke Street West. 8 January 1890, p.11. Victoria Police Gazette

KINGSLEY, William. See Missing Friends web page for Richard H. KINGSLEY.

KINNALAY [?] John and Martin. Cousin Mary Ann O’Haloran, newly arrived, seeks their whereabouts, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

KIRKPATRICK, -. Detective. Owes board and lodging at Carisbrook, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6 [2 files]

KIRKPATRICK, Robert. Served in force 1854-55, seeks his discharge papers. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 8.

KLEM, William. Witnessed hanging of J. Murphy, 6 November 1863, Geelong. Victorian Government Gazette

KNIGHT, Fred P. Mounted trooper, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of B. Kelly, 18 February 1854.  Argus

KNOCKER, C.B.  Constable, Pentridge Stockade.  Following escape of convict C. Fox, Knocker writes to S. Barrow, Superintendent of Penal Establishments, asking to be allowed to resign. VPRS 1189 Unit 5.  See also PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

KNOX, Thomas. Constable, 41. Reprimanded over treatment of Dr. Dick, 1854. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 2B.

KNOX, William.  Constable, Portland. Watch etc., stolen from bedroom at Victoria Coffee Palace, Melbourne. 7 November 1894 p.312. Victoria Police Gazette

KOETSVELD, Albert E.  Promoted to head of CID after death of M. Campbell. Photo. 24 December 1927 p.10. Weekly Times

KOONDROOK POLICE RESERVE. Has been revoked. 11 July 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

KOORAMAN POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed. 10 April 1889 p.137. Name changed to Leongatha, 15 July 1891 p.206. Victoria Police Gazette

KOOWEERUP POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Temporary police station has been formed. 13 March 1919. Victoria Police Gazette

KOROIT POLICE STATION. New station formed. 30 May 1867 p.212. Victoria Police Gazette

KORONG VALE POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes, 22 August 1888 p.256. Victoria Police Gazette

KORONG VALE POLICE STATION. North Western District. Station formed, 17 May 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

KORUMBURRA POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved for police purposes, 13 June 1888 p.183. Victoria Police Gazette

KORUMBURRA POLICE STATION. Temporary station formed. 29 January 1890 p.35. Victoria Police Gazette

KOSSAK, L. Witnessed hanging of W. Jones and E. Brown, 1 March 1858, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

KOSSMAN, Francis. See NEVEN, Francis.

KRAMBRUK (APOLLO BAY) POLICE STATION.  Southern District.  Has been formed. 14 March 1888 p.82.  Name changed to Apollo Bay, 24 October 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

KYABRAM POLICE SITE.   Land temporarily reserved, 2 October 1889 p.331 Victoria Police Gazette. Reservation revoked 17 March 1893 p,1406 Victorian Government Gazette

KYABRAM POLICE STATION.  North Western District.  Has been formed. 29 November 1882.  Name changed to Kyabram East. 28 December 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

KYABRAM EAST POLICE STATION. Has been broken up.  9 May 1883 p.124.  Victoria Police Gazette.  See also HENLEY.

KYNETON. Correspondence re fuel accounts for, 1863. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.  See also KEEFE, -.

KYNETON POLICE STATION. Has been transferred from Bourke District to Midland District. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

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LAANECOORIE POLICE STATION.  North Western District.  Temporary station formed, 27 March 1889, p.113; temporary station broken up, 10 July 1889 p.238; temporary station re-established, 11 December 1889 p.400; temporary station broken up, 18 March 1891, p.82; temporary station formed, 20 January 1910, broken up, 13 October 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

LADDELL, Christopher. City Police, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial, Ash & ors, 18 February 1853.  Argus

LAFFAN, Richard. Sgt. Petition of Chief Commissioner F. Standish for his admittance to lunatic asylum, 1860; 2 separate files. VPRS 1189 Unit 567. Died of sunstroke 1861; widow writes to Dept., is destitute, asks for his pension. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 3 Bundles 2 and 3.  Widow acknowledges subscriptions by members; 5, 12, 19, 26 February, 5, 12 March 1863.  Victoria Police Gazette

LAKE BOLAC POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Has been broken up. 26 May 1910. Has been established 22 December 1910. Has been established 15 January 1914. Closed on 28th ult. 5 March 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

LAKE HATTAH POLICE STATION. Midland District. Temporary station has been formed. 11 September 1902. Has been broken up. 21 May 1903. Victoria Police Gazette

LAKE ROWAN POLICE STATION. North Eastern District. Has been broken up. 19 March 1884 p.78. Victoria Police Gazette

LALBERT POLICE STATION. Midland District. Has been broken up. 17 February 1910. Has been formed 1 December 1910. Has been established. 22 January 1914. Has been broken up. 12 March 1914. Temporary station closed 23 February 1922. 16 March 1922, p.151.  Victoria Police Gazette

LALBERT POLICE STATION. Petition of residents opposing closure of station and asking for it to be maintained. VPRS 807 Unit 418 File J1196.

LAMB, Robert.  See entry for RYAN, Daniel

LAMBERT, Robert. Constable, discharged 1861. Missing Friend notice. 5 May 1886 p.146. Victoria Police Gazette

LAMING, Constable.  See entry for WATER POLICE.

LANE, James. Information requested; one of the fifty police sent from London in 1853. 7 April 1864, p.140. Victoria Police Gazette

LANG, George. Tried 1854, received three months gaol for absenting himself from duty as a constable. Born c1816 Edinburgh. VPRS 515 Unit 3 p.742.

LANG, Oliver J. Constable, Pyramid Hill. Suicided, 1906; had been embezzling court fines etc. Large file. VPRS 807 Unit 1218, Y9971.

LANGDEN, Thomas E. Sub Inspector. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Timothy Hayes, 20 March 1855.  Argus

LANG LANG POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been established. 7 July 1910. Victoria Police Gazette.    See also COLE, William.

LANGLEY, T. Mtd. Police, Kilmore. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of James Smith, 17 February 1853; Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Solomon and Samuel Benjamin, 22 November 1854.  Argus

LANGLEY, Thomas E. Applied for subaltern’s position in Native Police, 1852; recommended by W.P. Dana. VPRS 1189 Unit 16.

LANNIN, Constable.  See MALDON.

LANSCHKE, Frederick William. Ex constable, charged with stealing tools at Scoresby. 18 May 1892, p.140 Victoria Police Gazette

LANGSTAFF, Henry.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

LARA POLICE STATION. Building rented from William McClelland, 1919. VPRS 807 Unit 1257 No. A1402.

LASCELLES, Frederick W.  See QUIN, Frederick W.

LASCELLES POLICE STATION. Midland District. Has been established. 22 December 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

LAURISTON POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 17 November 1886, p.318. Has been transferred from Bourke District to Midland District. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

LAUNCHING PLACE POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Temporary station formed. 16 April 1890, p.126 Victoria Police Gazette

LAWFORD, Edward H.A. Applies to rejoin force, 1854; writes from Castlemaine. VPRS 1189 Unit 239.

LAWLER, Michael, Sergt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of Timothy Hayes, 21 March 1855; C. Raffaelo 22 march 1855; John Vennik 25 March 1855; Henry Reid etc. 27 March 1855.  Argus.  Maryborough. Board of Enquiry into, 1857. VPRS 1189 Unit 783.

LAWRENCE, Walter. Constable, Bourke St. West station. Watch stolen. 15 March 1893, p.75. Ex constable, charged with deserting children at Fitzroy. 17 December 1903. Victoria Police Gazette

LEACH, William Charles. Constable 4775. Application for Merit Badge. VPRS 807 Unit 321 File No. 6850.

LEAF, -. Constable. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of T. Bentinck, 18 April 1855.  Argus

LEAHY, -. Constable 3005. Royal Humane Society commends his actions in rescuing party from flood. 21 September 1887, p.271. Victoria Police Gazette

LEARMONTH POLICE SITE. Land reserve revoked. 5 October 1887 p.284. Victoria Police Gazette

LEARY, Denis.  See BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION.

LEARY, Denis.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

LEE, -. Water Police. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of George Forrest, 18 December 1852.  Argus

LEE, Adam. Constable 4264 Fitzroy. Awarded Valour Badge. 13 June 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

LEECH, John. Constable, resigns, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 5.

LEECH, Robert. Inspector of Police. Photo of him and wife in R.H.S.V. photographic collection.

LEIGH ROAD (GEELONG) POLICE STATION.  See BATESFORD POLICE STATION.

LEIGH ROAD POLICE STATION. Southern District. Name changed to Wabdallah. 13 August 1890, p.248. Victoria Police Gazette

LEMON, John. Heathcote, 1858. Seeks return of testimonials left when joining last June, was dismissed in August. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 2 Bundle 2.

LENNON, Michael. Ex policeman, missing since September 1863. Extract from Otago Police Gazette 14 July 1864, p.281. Victoria Police Gazette.  Information requested; for some time in Victoria police, Irish, about 38 years. 27 February 1868, p.82. Further enquiry, 25 April 1877. Victoria Police Gazette.

LEONGATHA POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 19 June 1889 p.216. Victoria Police Gazette

LEONGATHA POLICE STATION.  See KOORAMAN POLICE STATION.

LESLIE, -. Photo, Picture Supplement, 28 January 1928. Weekly Times

LESTER, Charles. Sgt, Foot Police Forest Creek, 1854.  Seeks reward for catching offender. VPRS 1189 Unit 235, File F54/1001.

LETHBRIDGE POLICE STATION. Geelong District. Has been broken up. 5 September 1867, p.332. Order has been countermanded. 19 September 1867, p.348. Has been broken up. 20 February 1868, p.71. Victoria Police Gazette

LEWIS, Richard.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

LEXTON POLICE PADDOCK. Reservation of site revoked. 31 August 1892, p.230. Victoria Police Gazette

LEXTON POLICE STATION.  Note that the Avoca & District Historical Society has details of both the station and the police who served in Lexton in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

LIBRARY.  See A.I.F.

LIBRARY. History of, disputed audited, list of subscribers etc. VPRS 937 Unit 291 Bundle 1; Unit 292 Bundle 2. Police Depot, Richmond. Details of books missing. 29 November 1866, p.441; 20 December 1866, p.468. Rules and Regulations published on p.273 31 October 1871. Victoria Police Gazette. File re new regulations for, 1906. VPRS 807 Unit 271 File No. 8601.

LIDDELL, William. Missing Friend. Stated to have been in the Mounted Police about 15 years ago. 25 July 1883 p.198. Victoria Police Gazette

LILLIMUR NORTH POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Has been formed. 29 November 1882. Land temporarily reserved. 17 July 1884 p.186. Victoria Police Gazette

LILLIMUR NORTH POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Name changed to Lillimur. 27 June 1888 p.198 Victoria Police Gazette

LILLIS, -. Snr. Constable. Photo, arresting a kangaroo at Rochester. 5 October 1909 p.16 The Bendigonian

LINDENOW POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed, 21 August 1889 p.282. Name changed to Coongulmerang. 4 September 1889, p.298. Name changed back to Lindenow, 9 May 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

LINDSAY, Robert. Constable, Sandhurst, 1854. Died when musket accidentally exploded. 1858 correspondence about his estate. VPRS 11937/P499 Unit 2 Bundle 2.

LINDSAY, W. [?] Constable, discharged June 1855, writes from Fryers Creek in 1856 re pay owing. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

LISMORE POLICE STATION. Southern District. Has been broken up. 6 April 1893 p.96. Victoria Police Gazette

LIZARS, Daniel John.  No. 4098.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

LLOYD, John. Missing Friend. Was in Victoria police force, resigned 1861. 18 February 1873 p.48. Victoria Police Gazette

LLOYD, Richard. Information requested, formerly in Victoria Mounted Police. 21 June 1882 p.178. Victoria Police Gazette

LLOYD, William Henry.  No. 4384.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File H3089.

LOCH POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed. 5 December 1888, p.375. Victoria Police Gazette

LOCKE, -. Constable. Injured by female lunatic, admitted to police hospital The Age 10 Nov. 1881 p.3

LOCKHART, Thomas.  No. 3682.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File K2204.

LOCKWOOD LOCKUP. Totally destroyed by fire, supposed to have been intentionally lit. 4 April 1861 p.130. Victoria Police Gazette

LONG GULLY. Correspondence re renting house for police there, as mining revival has occurred, 1896. VPRS 807 Unit 38 File No. 2335

LONGSTAFF, Henry.  See LANGSTAFF, H.

LONGWARRY POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed. 16 November 1887 p.322. Has been closed. 18 February 1904. Victoria Police Gazette

LONGWOOD.  See KIDD, -.; THYNNE, F.

LOORHAM, Thomas.  No. 3776.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L2417.

LORD, Edward. Late Sgt. at Swan Hill, lost pay cheque, 1854. Seeks replacement – denied. VPRS 1189 Unit 248.

LORNE POLICE STATION & SITE. Southern District. Temporary station formed, 14 March 1888 p.82; has been broken up, 20 June 1888 p.190; temporary station formed, 19 December 1888 p.390; has been broken up, 10 July 1889, p.238; land temporarily reserved. 2 October 1889 p.331; temporary station re-established 11 December 1889, p.400; has been broken up, 25 June 1890, p.196; temporary station formed, 31 December 1890, p.404; temporary station has been broken up, 13 May 1891 p.146; temporary station has been broken up, 1 June 1892, p.148; temporary station formed, 29 December 1892 p.348; has been broken up, 3 May 1893 p.124; has been broken up, 18 April 1894 p.111; has been broken up, 24 April 1895 p.130; temporary station has been formed, 24 December 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

LOUGHNAN, P. Witnessed hanging of John Conder, 28 August 1893, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

LOVE, -.  Constable.  See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files entry on CLARKE, Elizabeth.

LOWDEN, Thomas. Late No. A22, writes from Emerald Hill in 1858, seeking a better character reference. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 2 Bundle 2.

LOWRY POLICE SITE. Temporary reservation. 6 August 1884 p.204. Reservation for revoked. 1 March 1893 p.60. Victoria Police Gazette

LUCAS, James. Has been in Victoria police force; charged with wife desertion. 13 June 1871 p.150; arrested, 20 June 1871 p.158. Victoria Police Gazette

LUGG, William Edward. Ex constable, warrant issued re maintenance order. 15 June 1892 p.1161. Victoria Police Gazette

LYNCH, James.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

LYNCH, John William. Has been in Victoria and New Zealand police; charged with child desertion at Fitzroy. 8 April 1874 p.76; was stationed at Ballarat when resigned in 1862. 28 April 1874, p.89 Victoria Police Gazette

LYNCH, M. Witnessed hanging of R. Rohan, 6 June 1881, Beechworth. Victorian Government Gazette

LYON, James.  Snr Sgt, article and photo re dispute with wife who stabbed him.  Truth newspaper 4 June 1977 p. 1,2,5.

LYONS, James. Information requested, formerly a sergeant in the police force, discharged 1855, 1 November 1860; further information given 13 December 1860. Victoria Police Gazette

LYONS, John. Ex constable. Missing Friend. 19 October 1887 p.300. Victoria Police Gazette

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McARDLE, P.   See FLOODING CREEK POLICE OFFICE

McARTHUR POLICE STATION. New station formed. 30 May 1867 p.212. Victoria Police Gazette

McBRIDE, Marion.  See WOMEN POLICE.

McCABE, Edward.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

McCANN, -. Constable. Correspondence re his dismissal, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File T56/1080

McCANN, Felix.  Charged with wife desertion at St. Kilda in July 1860; was a police constable about eight years ago, 9 May 1861. Arrested by Sydney police, discharged by St. Kilda Bench. 18 July 1861. Victoria Police Gazette

McCANNY, Thomas.  Suspected of horse stealing. Irish, c45 years, was a mounted constable about twelve years ago and afterwards a publican. Wife keeps an hotel at Kensington. 20 February 1878. Victoria Police Gazette

McCARTHY, Eugene.  Found guilty of violation of his duty as a constable. Released from Castlemaine Gaol 20 March 1853. VPRS 5341 Unit 1.

McCARTHY, Timothy, Carlton, police constable, insolvent. Details in Argus 22 December 1896.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.  Ref: 90/2811.

McCASKER, F.J. Constable, 22 Regent St., Fitzroy. Coat stolen. 17 April 1919 p. Victoria Police Gazette

McCASKER, Frederick John. Wife applied for gold medal for bravery on his behalf; is now on active service. Shot twice while attempting to arrest burglars. Original report of 1913 attached to file. VPRS 807 Unit 589 File No. 10282.

McCAUL, Duncan. Constable, 1853.  Shot prisoner attempting to escape from Pentridge Stockade. VPRS 1189 Unit 63.

McCLELLAND, -. Constable.  Photo. 25 March 1897 p.9. The Bendigonian

McCLUSKEY, Patrick.  See McLUSKEY, P.

McCOPPIN, James. Constable 2440 of Brighton. Awarded certificate from Humane Society. 21 September 1881. Victoria Police Gazette

McCORMACK, John. Constable 3745, Buangor. Awarded merit badge. 26 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

McCORMACK, William. Witnessed hanging of R. Rowley, 26 July 1859, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

McCORMICK, John. Constable.  Tombstone in Scarsdale cemetery damaged. 15 February 1888 p.52. Victoria Police Gazette

McCOURT, John. Appointed Chief Constable, Flooding Creek, Gippsland, 1 November 1851 at £70 per annum. VPRS 1189 Unit 25.

McCUBBIN, James Benjamin.  No. 4287.  See List 1 Police Offenders, Files I4434 and I4494.

McCULLAGH, R. Witnessed hanging of A. Davis, 29 February 1864, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette.

McCULLOCH, R. Witnessed hanging of Chong Sigh, 2 September 1857, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

McCUTCHEON, Andrew. Snr. Constable. Witnessed hanging of Wm. H. Terry, Castlemaine, 31 July 1867. Victorian Government Gazette

MacDONALD, John.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

McDONALD, Duncan Wm.  No. 4222.  See List 1 Police Offenders. Un-numbered file of one page.

McDONNELL, Francis, ‘police constable of C Division, was sentenced at the City Court yesterday to one month’s imprisonment with hard labor for drunkenness and taking a firelock from the guard room to assault the serjeant’. Full extract, Argus 2 December 1854 p.6.

McDONNELL, Michael.  Alias Michael Daniel McDonnell. Police constable.  Charged with embezzlement. 30 April 1890 p.146. Victoria Police Gazette

McDOUGALL, John. Constable No. 3446. Stationed at Clifton Hill in 1901, he was charged with neglect of duty and fined. VPRS 807 Unit 157.

McEVILLY, Patrick Thomas.  No. 4130.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Files H1930 and I3253.

McFARLANE, J. Constable. Seeks permission to complete in foot race at Maryborough in 1905; file contains references to other races in which he competed. VPRS 807 Unit 1193 File 2247.

McGIBBIN, David. Constable 3786.  Witnessed hangings of F. Castillo 16 September 1889, Melbourne; J. Wilson, 23 March 1891, Melbourne.  Victorian Government Gazette

McGLADE, Patrick.  Constable.  Photograph.  Weekly Times 21 February 1914.

McGRATH, David Edward. Constable 4819. Charged several times with misconduct. File ends 1912. VPRS 807 Unit 485 File L5172

McGRATH, Eugene.  Constable.  Made a bogus medal, similar to those issued to plainclothes men, so he could get into venues free of charge. His wife, whom he had failed to support financially, reported his actions and a complicated case evolved in 1914. VPRS 807 Unit 518 File Q6168.

McGRATH, James. Warrant issued for wife desertion. ‘about fourteen years ago he was groom and carter in the Melbourne detective police. 10 November 1881 p.275. Victoria Police Gazette

McGRATH, John. Formerly in police force; charged with wife desertion. 24 May 1866 p.210. Victoria Police Gazette

McGUFFIE, Sydney W. Witnessed hanging of A. Oldring, Melbourne 15 April 1918. Victorian Government Gazette

McGUIRE, Patrick. Constable, Russell St., Melbourne. Watch stolen from bedroom. 25 October 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

McGUINNESS, John Edward.  No. 4680.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File K4035.

McHUGH, Robert. Snr. Constable 2551. Witnessed hanging of W. Barnes, 15 May 1885, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.   See also FRANCHISE.

McINTYRE, Kennedy.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

MacKAY, – Constable.  See FOSTER.

McKAY, Donald.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

McKAY, George. Constable, City Police. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Barlow, 15 April 1852. Argus

MACKAY, James. Had been Clerk of the Bench at Warrnambool, then Horsham. Appointed a subaltern of foot police at Ovens Goldfield 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 83, Files 52/7651 and 52/7444.

MACKAY, James W. Inspector, stationed at Beechworth, 1853. Correspondence re complaint against him. VPRS 1189 Unit 89.

McKAY, Murdoch.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

MacKAY, Patrick.  Inspector, died at Warrnambool.  Argus 22 June 1892 p.6.

MACKAY, William. Information requested. Was in Victoria police 1856-57, having previously been in the Glasgow police for two years. 8 April 1869 p.79. Victoria Police Gazette

McKEAN, Robert. Stationed at Beechworth, 1856. Father seeks his transfer to Melbourne. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

McKEAN, Robert.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

McKEE, William.  Snr Constable No. 2891.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two files, one un-numbered, the other I3355 (with KENNEDY, Peter).

McKEE, William.  Port Melbourne, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.  Ref: 90/2857

McKENNA, -. Sergt. See BENDIGO POLICE

McKENNA, James. Allowed prisoner William Williams to escape while escorting him from Geelong to Melbourne, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 7.

McKENZIE, Alexander. Cadet at Wimmera, resigned to return to Europe, 1853. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 1.

McKENZIE, Alexander. Proper name Anthony Cochran. ‘Was in police at Bendigo when he robbed the License office of £500 and bolted to Sydney.’ VPRS 515 Unit 2 p.342 No. 1107.

McKENZIE, Alexander. Constable, Warrnambool. Insolvent. The Age 5 September 1903.

McKENZIE, Christina.  See WOMEN POLICE.

McLEAN, -. Private, of the Mounted Force, 1855. Injured, Dr.’s account remains unpaid. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

McLEOD, A. Constable. Witnessed hanging of R. Landells, 16 October 1889, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

McLOUGHLIN, James.  No. 4661.  See List 2 Police Offender.  Two files, K 2838 & K 1939.

McLOUGHLIN, James. Ex constable, charged with child desertion. 5 June 1901 p.211. Victoria Police Gazette

McLOUGHLIN, John. Formerly constable stationed at Prahran, discharged 1870; deserted his children, now in the Industrial School, at Sandhurst [Bendigo] on 5th ult. 16 March 1875.  Victoria Police Gazette

McLUSKEY, Patrick. Information requested by daughter. Left Victoria in 1864 and went to New Zealand. Served in both Victorian and Tasmanian police. 6 February 1878.  Victoria Police Gazette

McMAHON, -. Captain. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Bolton, 17 February 1855.  Argus

McMAHON, Charles.  Acting Chief Commissioner.  See BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO POLICE CLOTHING

McMAHON, John J.  No. 4504.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File K3740.

McMAHON, John Joseph. Constable, Carlton. Items stolen form his house at Prairie Island near Cunninghame. 28 September 1898 p.298.  Victoria Police Gazette

McMAHON, William. Sandhurst [Bendigo] 1857. Received his discharge in June, seeks pay, return of testimonials etc. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

McMANUS, -. Constable, Store Point, Donnelly’s Creek. Boots stolen. 30 June 1864, p.256. Victoria Police Gazette

McMANUS, Alfred Patrick.  See  Index to Criminal & Other Case Files entry for CLARKE, Elizabeth.

McMULLEN, Peter. Formerly in police force at Ballarat; escaped from Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylum. 14 May 1863 p.185. Victoria Police Gazette

McNABB, James. Constable, witnessed hanging of J. Kelly, 4 May 1867, Beechworth. Victorian Government Gazette

McNAMARA, Connell Wilkins. In escort service, from Dublin. Family anxious to learn fate, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

McNEIL, -. Sub Inspector, 1856. Not recommended for promotion. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

MACOBOY, John. Constable, (coloured). Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of T. Fletcher, 21 November 1854. Argus

McPHERSON, -. Plain Clothes. Ballarat Chinese presented him with a purse of sovereigns for the arrest and conviction of James Cathcart for the manslaughter of Que Sick. 9 November 1893.  The Age

McPHERSON, J.H. Sgt.  Photo.  Picture Supplement 28 January 1928. Weekly Times

McPHERSON, Robert. Mounted police, joined c1854. D. Bruce, Bendigo, seeks his whereabouts, 1857. Is stationed at Benalla. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

McPHERSON, Robert.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

McSWINEY, Denis.  No. 3266.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

MACEDON POLICE BARRACKS. Rev. James Forbes preached in.  Colonization and Church Work in Victoria by C. Stuart Ross, 1891, p.99.

MACEDON POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Station formed. 12 December 1888 p.382.  Victoria Police Gazette

MADDEN, James. Missing Friend. Was discharged from police force in 1863 in consequence of head wounds. 3 December 1868 p.433. Victoria Police Gazette.

MADDEN, John Joseph (MP). Report of unveiling of monument at Melbourne General Cemetery, erected by police because he tried to get them the franchise. 9 August 1888 p.5 col. 1  The Age

MADDIGAN, -. Sgt. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Breden, 21 June 1853.  Argus

MADIGAN, J.P. Snr. Constable. Watch stolen. 2 June 1904. Victoria Police Gazette

MADIGAN, John. Constable, City Police. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of T. Davis, 18 May 1852. Argus

MAFFERZONI, B. 4620. Details of his claim for a Valour Award, 1900. VPRS 807 Unit 164 No. 84.

MAHER, John. Constable. Watch stolen. 20 February 1889 p.70. Victoria Police Gazette

MAHER, Richard. Warrant issued for wife desertion; ex constable. P.276 of 1873 and p.107 of 1874. Victoria Police Gazette

MAHON, John. Constable, Horsham. Property stolen. 23 April 1890 p.138. Offender arrested. 21 May 1890 p.166. Victoria Police Gazette

MAHONEY, J. Constable 729, Geelong. Witnessed hanging of T. Menard, 28 October 1865, Geelong. Victorian Government Gazette.

MAHONY, -. Sgt.   See FAHEY, – Sgt.

MAHONY, -. Superintendent.  See BENDIGO POLICE, 1901.

MAHONY, William. Constable, died of consumption July 1854, buried Kilmore. Brother John writes from Co. Cork Ireland in 1856, seeking details. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

MAHOOD, James George. Ex constable. £25 reward offered by government for his apprehension, is wanted on a number of charges. 3 May 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

MAIDMENT, Sarah.   See WOMEN POLICE.

MAINDAMPLE POLICE STATION. North East District. Temporary station formed, 2 April 1890 p.110. Temporary station broken up. 7 May 1890 p.148. Temporary station broken up. 13 May 1891 p.146. Temporary station broken up. 5 November 1891 p.309. Victoria Police Gazette

MAIR, William.  See BUNINYONG.

MAJORCA POLICE STATION. Midland District. Has been broken up. 17 September 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

MALCOLM, John. Constable, residence Pentridge. Buried 15 June 1853 aged 28 years, in a common grave at Melbourne General Cemetery, Presbyterian section. No cause of death given. Information from register.

MALDON POLICE STATION. Memorial against removal of Constable Lannin, 1883; two pages of names. VPRS 937 Unit 394 Bundle 1. Letters from residents re proposed removal of Constable Hall, 1901; includes a petition showing length of residence of some signatories. VPRS 807 Unit 151 No. 466.

Has been transferred from North Western to Midland District. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

MALMSBURY POLICE STATION. Has been transferred from North Western to Midland District. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

MALONE, Alfred A.  No. 4666.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File D3893.

MALONEY, James. Wife desertion, was in police force 1861-67, previously served in British Army. 22 June 1875. Victoria Police Gazette

MALONEY, John. Ex constable. Charged with false pretences. 31 October 1900, p.383. Victoria Police Gazette

MALVERN POLICE STATION. Land temporarily reserved. 8 June 1887 p.174. Transferred from Bourke to Melbourne District, 12 December 1888 p.382. Victoria Police Gazette

MALVERN EAST POLICE STATION.  See CAULFIELD EAST POLICE STATION

MANANGATANG POLICE STATION. Midland District.  Has been established. 9 January 1919. Victoria Police Gazette

MANNING, John. Missing Friend. Joined force 1857, discharged ill health 1868. 30 January 1889 p.40. Victoria Police Gazette

MANSFIELD POLICE BARRACKS. Alfred Cheney writes re erection of, 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 8.

MANSFIELD POLICE STATION. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

MANSON, John.  Witnessed hanging of T. McGee, 19 February 1863 and J. Barrett, 1 December 1863. Victoria Police Gazette

MANWARING, William.   Now retired, asks police to search for son William who is travelling around Australia for his health; includes photo of son, 1898. VPRS 807 Unit 78 File No. 3841. Ex detective. Report of funeral, buried Melbourne General Cemetery. 25 February 1905 p.7. The Age

MARCHBANKS or MARJORIBANKS, William Snr. Const. Report in Footscray Advertiser of 4 May 1935 page 1 that he may be able to claim a barony following the death of Lord Tweedmouth. Was the eldest direct male descendant of William Marjoribanks who arrived in Victoria in 1840.

MARKS, David. Snr. Constable. Witness hanging of S. Pollett, 29 December 1862, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

MARMO, James.  Carlton, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency 1884-1900.  Ref: 90/3705

MARTIN, -. Mtd. Constable, Bendigo.  Injured by horse; photo and report. 8 June 1899 p.11 The Bendigonian

MARTIN, John Michael. Constable, Rutherglen. New insolvency. Cause: Sickness of self and family and pressure of creditors. Liabilities £86.16.3. Assets Nil. Federal Standard 6 July 1906 p.3 col. 4. [Thanks to Fay Johnson for this reference].

MARTIN, Michael.  No. 3676.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two files, one un-numbered, and H3079.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File F1580.

MARTIN, Philip.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

MARTIN, Philip.  Snr. Constable, died 4 July 1860 at Beechworth. Probate Series 3 No. 396. Will left money to siblings in Ireland and brothers Lawrence Whelan (Sgt of Police Beechworth) and James Whelan (constable, Stanley). [Thanks to Fay Johnson for this reference].

MARTIN, Thomas.  Constable 3199.  Discharged for misconduct, 1894.  VPRS 807 Unit 3 File A2364.

MARYBOROUGH.  See entry for LAWLER, Michael

MARYVALE POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 24 March 1886 p.104. Victoria Police Gazette

MARYSVILLE POLICE STATION. Transferred from Bourke District to Upper Goulburn District 29 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

MASON, Edward James. Constable 3500. Awarded bravery badge, 5 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

MASON, Joseph.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

MASON, William.  Constable.  Attacked when attempting to arrest someone in Collingwood and seriously injured.  The Argus 28 December 1874 p5 col A.

MASON, William. Sgt. 2163, Port Melbourne. Merit badge awarded. 12 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

MATHER, Richard. Formerly in police force … charged with wife desertion. 28 October 1873 p.276. Victoria Police Gazette

MATHEWS, John.   See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE

MATLOCK POLICE STATION. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

MATTHEWS, Patrick. Constable. Watch lost, 2 October 1889 p.333. Watch found, 9 October 1889 p.340. Victoria Police Gazette

MAUD, Samuel. Sub Inspector, Horsham. Henry Smith absconded from his service, 7 June 1893 p.157. Arrested in Melbourne for shop breaking, 5 July 1893 p.185. Victoria Police Gazette

MAXWELL, Thomas.  Carlton, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.  Ref: 90/2873.

MAY, William. Information requested. Discharged form police force at Ballarat about 1871. 14 February 1877. Victoria Police Gazette

MAY DAY HILLS. Police station attacked, 1852. Correspondence re request for more men etc. VPRS 1189 Unit 83.

MAYHOLLAND, James. Witness, Criminal Sessions Case, 18 February 1853. Argus

MEADE, -. Constable, Golden Square, Sandhurst. Two blankets and a sheet stolen. 11 October 1860. Victoria Police Gazette

MEADE, R.G. Longwood, 1856. Seeks his certificate of discharge. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

MEADE, Robert G.   See BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION

MEAGHER, Thomas. Dismissed from police force about 18 months ago, suspected of stealing watch and ring. 29 January 1863 p.39. Victoria Police Gazette

MEDALS.   See Victoria Police Gazette 9.1.1902 and 15.9.1904 re wearing of medals.

MEEHAN, Thomas. Missing Friend; was discharged from the Victoria Mounted police in December 1880. Said to be able to claim reward re Kelly Gang destruction. 30 December 1885. Victoria Police Gazette

MEENIYAN POLICE STATION. Attempts by locals to get station established, 1907-1912. VPRS 807 Unit 444 File L1001.   Gippsland District. Has been established, 5 February 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

MELBOURNE POLICE.   See FLANAGAN, J.

MELBOURNE POLICE – CORRESPONDENCE, 1885. Is housed in Unit 509 of VPRS 937, supposedly North Western District.

MELBOURNE POLICE FOOTBALL TEAM.  Photo. 29 September 1908 p.15. The Bendigonian

MELBOURNE POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved in Russell St. 12 October 1887 p.290. Land temporarily reserved. 10 September 1890 p.286. Victoria Police Gazette

MELBOURNE POLICE – SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE. Removed from Swanston St., to new Police Offices cnr Russell & McKenzie Sts. 26 June 1889 p.222. Victoria Police Gazette

MELBOURNE WEST POLICE STATION.   See WEST MELBOURNE.

MELTON POLICE STATION. Transferred from Bourke to Kyneton District. 21 January 1869, p.13. Victoria Police Gazette

MELTON POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved, 18 April 1888 p.121; land temporarily reserved, 28 May 1890 p.168. Victoria Police Gazette

MEREDITH LOCK UP. Has been discontinued as a gaol. 13 August 1863 p.297. Victoria Police Gazette

MEREDITH POLICE STATION.   See DOHENEY, J.; SAVILLE, H.

MEREDITH, William. City Police D45. Witnessed hanging of F. Branigan, W. Brown, R. Bryant, 29 April 1857, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

MERINO POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 3 February 1886, p.34. Victoria Police Gazette

MERINO POLICE STATION. Portland District. New station formed. 6 December 1866 p.450. Victoria Police Gazette

MERTON POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 10 September 1890 p.286. Victoria Police Gazette

MERTON POLICE STATION. Has been formed, 15 November 1866 p.424. Transferred from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District. 26 September 1867. Temporary station formed in North East District, 20 February 1889 p.63; temporary station broken up, 7 May 1890 p.148; temporary station formed, 15 April 1891 p.116; temporary station broken up, 13 May 1891 p.146. Victoria Police Gazette

MESSETT, Solomon. Missing Friend. In Victoria police force in 1855. 21 March 1888 p.93 Victoria Police Gazette

MEYER, Charles. Sgt. Wangaratta, 1856. Petition in support. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

MEYER, Charles.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

MIDDLE GULLY POLICE STATION. Kyneton District. Has been broken up. 27 August 1868, p.3416. Victoria Police Gazette

MIDDLE PARK SOUTH MELBOURNE POLICE STATION.  Melbourne District.  Station formed. 31 July 1889 p.258. Victoria Police Gazette

MILDURA POLICE STATION. North Western District.  Has been formed, 24 October 1888 p.325.  Has been transferred from North Western to Midland District. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

MILES, Thomas.  Constable, wounded while on duty, right arm amputated, 1853.  Seeks compensation, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

MILLAR, L. Constable, 98 Elizabeth St., Richmond; scotch collie dog stolen. 16 March 1898. Victoria Police Gazette

MILLER, James. Was in force at Carlsruhe, resigned when two children died, ill with grief, now seeks reinstatement; denied, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 248.

MILLISH, Robert. Constable 87.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of W. Rennie, 23 September 1852.  Argus

MILLS, Patrick. Late police force, died at Echuca 14 May 1901 aged 36 years. Tombstone Melbourne General Cemetery, R/C section.

MILNE, -. Sub Inspector.  Photo.  14 April 1900, p.9. Weekly Times.  Sub Inspector and Mrs. have been made Life Governors of the Melbourne Children’s Hospital for their successful efforts in connection with the police carnival. Richmond Australasian 20 October 1900.

MINAPRE POLICE STATION. Wimmera District.  Temporary police station formed, postal address via Hopetoun. 24 October 1901.  Has been broken up. 25 September 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

MINCHA WEST POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved. 6 May 1891 p.138. Victoria Police Gazette

MINERS REST.  See BURRUMBEET

MINSTER, William. Ballan.  Petition with four pages of signatures objecting to his removal from the district, 1901. VPRS 807 Unit 1201 No. 7070

MINYIP POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved. 18 September 1889 p.314.  Land has been revoked. 15 June 1892, p.161. Victoria Police Gazette

MIRBOO POLICE STATION. Gippsland District.  Has been formed. 19 December 1883 p.326.  Name changed to Mirboo North, 19 March 1884 p.78.  Name changed to Mirboo North, 2 January 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

MITCHAM, Edward.  Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Smith, 16 March 1853.  Argus 

MITCHAM POLICE STATION.  Bourke District.  Formed. 2 August 1888 p.234. Victoria Police Gazette

MITCHELL, George.  Witnessed hanging of J. Wilkie, 20 May 1872, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

MITCHELL, H.F.  Chief Commissioner.   Resignation, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File T56/1276.

MITCHELL, Thomas.  Ex mounted constable, California Gully, 1857.  Seeks his good conduct pay; 2 letters. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 8.

MITCHELL, Thomas.  Constable, 507 Canning St., North Carlton.  Jewellery etc. stolen. 29 May 1895 p.170. Victoria Police Gazette

MITIAMO POLICE STATION.  See TERRICK TERRICK POLICE STATION.

MITTA MITTA POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved. 25 January 1888 p.26. Victoria Police Gazette

MITTA MITTA POLICE STATION.  See SNOWY CREEK POLICE STATION.

MOLESWORTH POLICE STATION.  North Eastern District.  Temporary station formed, 14 March 1888 p.82. Victoria Police Gazette

MOLONEY, James.  Missing Friend, ex police force. 17 March 1874, p.60 Victoria Police Gazette

MOLYNEUX, -.  Farewell function provided to Ex Superintendent, presentation made.  Bendigo Evening Mail 1 July 1907 p.2.

MONCKTON, T.   See FRANCHISE.

MONSON, James.  Information requested; discharged from force about 12 years ago, c50 years, has not been heard of for last nine years. 16 March 1875, p.60. Victoria Police Gazette

MONTAGUE SOUTH MELBURNE POLICE STATION.  Melbourne District.  Has been formed. 26 August 1891 p.244. Victoria Police Gazette

MONTFORT, W.B. Supt. Box Hill.  Fox terrier stolen. 27 January 1892 p.26. Victoria Police Gazette

MONTMORENCY, John.  Missing Friend.  Formerly in Victoria police, 7 March 1871, p.62. Victoria Police Gazette

MOONAMBEL POLICE STATION. Transferred from Wimmera to North Western District, 1 August 1883 p.202. Victoria Police Gazette.  Note that the Avoca & District Historical Society has details of both the station and the police who served in Moonambel in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

MOONEY, James.  In Victoria police force until 1859. In 1901 while living at Maryborough made application for financial aid (ie old age pension). VPRS 6126 Unit 1 p

MOONEY, James D.  Witnessed hangings of J. Williams, 8 September 1904, and J. Seery, 14 November 1904, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

MOORE, -.  Policeman, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Bennett, 14 February 1853.  Argus

MOORE, -. Constable.  Account for medicine from J. French, chemist, Williamstown, 1857.  Department refused to pay, Moore discharged from force 14 January 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

MOORE, -. Detective, ‘a first class officer … died at his residence, Royal Park Terrace, Flemington Road, Hotham, at a quarter past 12am yesterday, after a few days illness from epilepsy and effusion of blood on the brain … 49 years, and 23 years in the public service … most trustworthy officer and bore an irreproachable character for honesty and integrity. 29 January 1883.  Argus

MOORE, Henry.  Sub Inspector, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Goddard, 20 January 1855.  Argus   Resigns as sub inspector, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

MOORE, John  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

MOORE, M. Constable, Korumburra. Watch stolen. 2 April 1891 p.102. Victoria Police Gazette

MORAN, George.  See REDCASTLE POLICE STATION

MORAN, James.  Formerly in Melbourne City Police, but dismissed.  Required as a witness. 17 June 1858 p.250. Victoria Police Gazette

MORAN, James.  Missing Friend.  Joined police force in 1854, dismissed in 1856. 19 March 1872. Victoria Police Gazette

MORAN, John.  Charged with deserting illegitimate child, discharged form police force, 26 years etc. 19 April 1860 p.164, 6 September 1860 p.343, arrested as Yackandandah, 11 October 1860 p.388. Victoria Police Gazette

MORAN, John.  Resigned from police force in 1881, left parcel at Bank of Australasia, Creswick.  Manager seeks his whereabouts. 15 August 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

MORDIALLOC POLICE STATION.  Bourke District.  Has been formed, 8 September 1886 p.254. Victoria Police Gazette

MORIARTY, Joseph.  Constable 976.  Request for twelve months leave to visit Ireland, 1862. VPRS 1189 Unit 671.

MORNINGTON.  See SNAPPER POINT.

MORRADOO POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved. 20 March 1889 p.97. Victoria Police Gazette

MORRIS, James.  See KILMORE POLICE STATION.

MORRISON, -.  See BROMFIELD.

MORTON, John Charles.  Information requested; in gold escort and subsequently stationed at Brighton, discharged in 1855. 13 June 1861. Victoria Police Gazette

MOULTON, Wm Musgrave.  No. 4660.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

MOUNT BOGONG POLICE STATION.  See BOGONG POLICE STATION.

MOUNT MORIAC POLICE STATION.  See DUNEED POLICE STATION

MOUNT WILLIAM POLICE STATION.  Wimmera District.  Temporary station formed. 1 August 1900. Victoria Police Gazette.  See also CANAVAN, J.

MOUNT WYCHEPROOF POLICE STATION.  North Western District.  Name changed to Whycheproof. 4 July 1888 p.205. Victoria Police Gazette

MOUNTED CONSTABLES.  An Address by the Remount Officer, Mr. Beckwith; details duties of Mounted Constables in respect of their horses. 3 March 1886 p.81-82. Victoria Police Gazette

MOUNTED POLICE.  Correspondence re erection of stables etc., 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 12. Police Magistrate Geelong sends sample of cloth for uniforms, 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 25. Photo, 21 April 1900 p.11. Weekly Times

MOUNTED POLICE. ‘Swords and sword-belts now in possession of mounted police must be sent to district headquarters, and forwarded thence to depot store. The articles mentioned are no longer regarded as necessary portions of mounted kits.  Swords will still be worn by officers.’ 22 January 1903. Victoria Police Gazette

MOYLAN, John Charles.  No. 4279.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.  In 1908 wrote to the department, seeking re-admission.  2 pages.  VPRS 807 Unit 340, file C5591.

MUELLER, Rudolph.  Deserted from Detective Force. 10 February 1859, p.57. Victoria Police Gazette

MULLANE, P.  Witnessed hanging of R. Rohan, Beechworth, 6 June 1881. Victorian Government Gazette.

MULLANEY, -. Constable; accidentally drowned in Yarra, watch lost. 23 June 1880 p.165. Victoria Police Gazette

MULLARD, William.  Charged with wife desertion at Eden NSW, was appointed a Detective in Melbourne in 1856, discharged the following year. 1 October 1863 p.350.  Information requested, 10 December 1863 p.431. Victoria Police Gazette

MULLINS, Patrick.  Was a member of Victoria police, discharged 1892. Missing Friend, p.104 of 1900. Is employed at Swan Hill, p.118, 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

MULLOWNEY, John.  Ex constable No. 959.  Applies for copy of his record, 1905.  Dismissed in 1873. VPRS 807 Unit 1198 File No. 3703.

MULWALLA POLICE BARRACK.  Feloniously entered on night of 29th July, property stolen. 16 August 1860, p.316. Victoria Police Gazette

MULWALLA POLICE STATION.  Ovens District.  Name changed to Yarrawonga, 17 February 1874, p.35. Victoria Police Gazette

MUMFORD, Frederick.  Carlton, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.  Ref: 90/2861.

MUNRO, J.   Information requested; c34 years, labourer, native of the North of Ireland, supposed to have been in police at Sandhurst, Echuca and Chepstow. Required to give evidence in trial. 27 March 1862 p.122. Victoria Police Gazette

MUNRO, John.  Ex constable.  File re his attempts to get an increase in his pension in 1899; can’t work because of injury sustained in course of duty. VPRS 807 Unit 102 File L4790.

MURCHISON POLICE STATION.  See PURCELL, -., RICKARDS, -., SLATTERY, J.

MURNANE, Thomas.  In Mounted Police at Bendigo; father Patrick writes from Co. Limerick in 1855 re his death. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

MURPHY, Arthur Joseph.  No. 4038.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File I3610.

MURPHY, James.  Constable 3302.  Witnessed hanging of F. Morell, 7 January 1886, Melbourne, Victorian Government Gazette

MURPHY, John.  Constable, Gisborne. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial, J. Norris and J. Hollway, 18 March 1852. Argus

MURPHY, John.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

MURPHY, John Patrick.  No. 4733.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File C369.

MURPHY, John Patrick. Constable, 4733.  Awarded bravery badge, 23 July 1914, p.400. Victoria Police Gazette

MURPHY, William.  Irish, a miner, formerly in force attached to Ovens Escort. 29 March 1870 p.77. Victoria Police Gazette

MURRAY, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Hassell, 20 August 1852.  Argus

MURRAY, -.  Detective, witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of: J. Birmingham, 17 November 1852; J. Flannagan, 19 November 1852; T. Shaddock, 12 February 1853; R. Daley, 18 March 1853; W. Johnson, 18 May 1853; W. Rodgers, 21 July 1853; G. Allison, 19 April 1853.  Argus

MURRAY, -.  Detective.  Protected Duke and Duchess of Cornwall on visit. 27 August 1901 p.8. The Bendigonian

MURRAY, Edward.  Detective, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Gambell, 18 November 1853.  Argus

MURRAY, John.  No. 3562.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File I1170.

MURRAY, John. Constable 3562. Various reports on his health, 1900.  Department suspects his illnesses caused through drink. VPRS 807 Unit 1284 File No. M3837

MURRAY, Michael.  Writes from Elphinstone in 1858 re his dismissal from force, wants his case reheard. VPRS 1199 Unit 2 Bundle 2.

MURRAY, Michael/Patrick.  See entry on Missing People webpage for KENNEY, T.

MURRAY, Patrick.  Formerly a member of police force at Williamstown; warrant of commitment issued.  9 November 1865, p.413. Victoria Police Gazette

MURTAGH, Thomas.  Constable 899.  Charges against him not proven, but transferred, 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1250.

MYERS, Charles.  Constable 3271.  Awarded certificate by Royal Humane Society, 1 August 1883 p.202. Victoria Police Gazette

MYERS, Thomas.  Constable.  See entry for HAYCOCK, Harold in Wife Deserters webpage.

MYERS, Thomas T.  Constable, Newstead.  Had 4,100 shares in the Lady Brassey Extended Gold Mining Co., N.L. at Sandy Creek near Maldon. 27 May 1898 p.1876. Victorian Government Gazette.

MYERSTOWN POLICE STATION.  Sandhurst District.  Has been formed. 26 September 1867 p.355; has been abolished, 21 May 1868, p.197. Victoria Police Gazette

MYRNIONG POLICE STATION.  Bourke District.  Has been broken up. 30 October 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

MYRTLEFORD POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved, 3 November 1887 p.310. Victoria Police Gazette

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NAGAMBIE POLICE STATION.  Bourke District.  Transferred to North East District, 17 April 1884 p.105. Victoria Police Gazette

NAPOLEONS (YARROWEE).  Land temporarily reserved for police purposes. 28 November 1888 p.367. Victoria Police Gazette

NAREEN POLICE STATION.  Broken into, revolver stolen, 18 April 1877, p.107.  Has been broken up, 1 September 1880. Victoria Police Gazette.  See also BAIRD, J.

NARRE WARREN POLICE SITE.  Land permanently reserved, 3 July 1884 p.174. Victoria Police Gazette

NARUNG POLICE STATION.  North Western District.  Has been broken up, 1 November 1882. Victoria Police Gazette

NASH, Llewellyn.  Information requested.  Formerly in police force, 25 May 1870 p.125. Victoria Police Gazette

NATIVE POLICE.  H.P. Dana complains of no quarters or stabling for men when on duty in Melbourne, 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 12.

NATIVE POLICE CORPS.  Miscellaneous correspondence, 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 16.

NATIVE TROOPER.  See WILLIAM, (Aborigine); NEVER, C.

NAUGHTON, James.  Charged on warrant issued at Geelong with larceny … Irish, about 30 years … discharged from the police force at Prahran, 1875. 14 March 1876 p.73. Charged with wife desertion last May, was formerly in the police force at Prahran, Irish, 30 years, a great drunkard. 6 November 1878. Victoria Police Gazette

NEASY, Henry.  Constable, charged with robbery, 19 May 1852.  Argus

NEDWELL, William. Snr. Constable, 2261.  Awarded bronze medal by Humane Society. 18 May 1881. Victoria Police Gazette

NEERIM SOUTH POLICE STATION.  Gippsland District. Temporary station formed, 17 April 1889 p.144; temporary station broken up, 17 July 1889 p.244; temporary station formed, 25 June 1890 p.196; temporary station broken up, 6 May 1891 p.138; station formed, 14 September 1892 p.242. Victoria Police Gazette

NELSON POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved, 29 October 1884 p.292. Victoria Police Gazette

NELSON POLICE STATION.  Western District. Has been formed, 21 June 1882; has been broken up, 11 July 1894 p.194. Victoria Police Gazette

NETHERBY POLICE STATION.  Wimmera District.  Temporary station formed. 18 December 1889 p.408. Victoria Police Gazette

NEVEN, Francis.  Information requested of Francis KOSSMAN, a German, (real name supposed to be Anthony SHEFFER) a mason, about 35 years; was in the Detective Force under assumed name of Francis Neven. 17 June 1858 p.245.  Address ascertained, 8 July 1858. Victoria Police Gazette

NEVER, Charles. ‘A civilized native, lately attached to the Native Police Forest Creek … murdered by four members of the Lower Loddon tribe.’ Letter from Edward S. Parker, Mt. Franklin, to Colonial Secretary, 27 July 1852. VPRS 1189 Unit 25.

NEVIL, William.  Trooper, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Goddard, 20 January 1855,  Argus.

NEWBRIDGE POLICE STATION.  Midland District.  Has been broken up. 8 September 1904 p.401. Victoria Police Gazette

NEWMAN, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of T. Fay, 21 August 1852.  Argus

NEWMARKET POLICE STATION.  Melbourne District.  Has been formed, 18 October 1882.  Has been broken up, new one formed at Kensington in place of it, 17 December 1884 p.340. Victoria Police Gazette

NEWPORT POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved, 4 May 1887 p.139. Victoria Police Gazette

NEWPORT POLICE STATION.   See NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN.

NEWRY POLICE STATION.  Gippsland District.  Has been formed, 14 March 1888 p.82.  Has been broken up, 22 August 1901. Victoria Police Gazette.  File re residents petition opposing closure of station, 1901. VPRS 807 Unit 1253 No. P3995.

NEWSTEAD POLICE RESERVE.  To be abolished, 4 October 1893 p.27. Victoria Police Gazette

NEWSTEAD POLICE.  See MYERS, Thomas.

NEWSTEAD POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved, 27 March 1889 p.113. Victoria Police Gazette

NHILL.  Land temporarily reserved for police purposes, 27 June 1889 p.199. Victoria Police Gazette

NICHOLAS, W.K.  Ex superintendent of police, died at residence in Windsor.   Arrived Victoria 1853, joined water police department as a clerk … Buried St. Kilda cemetery.  Obit. 27 January 1885 p.5.  The Age

NICHOLAS, W. Keigran.  Inspector, witnessed hanging of T. Maloney, 27 April 1857 and T. Williams, 28 April 1857. Victoria Government Gazette

NICHOLAS, W.R. 1856, Recommended for promotion. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

NICHOLSON, C.H.  Inspector, witnessed hangings of: T. Maloney, 27 April 1857; H. Smith and T. Williams, 28 April 1857; T. Sanders, 31 October 1861; W. Twiggem, 14 March 1857; Chu-a-Luk, 14 March 1857; J. Chesley, 30 April 1857. Victoria Government Gazette

NICHOLSON, Charles Hope.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of P. O’Connor, 19 October 1853.  Argus.  Inspecting Superintendent.  Appointed Acting Chief Commissioner during three weeks leave of absence granted to Captain Standish. 25 March 1875. Victoria Government Gazette

NICHOLSON, Francis.  No. 4663.    See List 2 Police Offenders.    File L1823.

NICHOLSON, George Rudolph.  Constable, charged with perjury, 20 June 1888 p.192, 27 June 1888 p.198. Victoria Police Gazette

NICHOLSON, Thomas.  Charged with deserting wife and child at Beechworth, formerly in city police, 1 September 1859.  Charged with deserting wife at Melbourne, 25 years, formerly in city police, 12 July 1860. Victoria Police Gazette

NICOL. Henry.  Charged on warrant with deserting the police force, formerly in Artillery Corps, 14 June 1882. Arrested for deserting force in 1882, 16 January 1889 p.20.  Further details given, 30 January 1889 p.36. Victoria Police Gazette

NIXON, John.  Charged with violation of his duty as a constable; released from Castlemaine gaol 28 March 1853. VPRS 5341 Unit 1.

NOLAN, -.  Snr Constable.   See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files Herbert KING complaint.

NOLAN, -. Sergeant, Sunbury Station.  Gold watch stolen, 1 May 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

NOLAN, John.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

NOLAN, William.  Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of T. Fletcher, 21 November 1854; T. Prior, 16 August 1855.  Argus.  S ergeant, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of G. Goddard, 20 January 1855.  Argus

NOONAN, Thomas Joseph.  No. 4227.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File I3007.

NOONAN, William Thomas.  Ex constable, charged with assaulting barmaid, 9 May 1894 p.134. Victoria Police Gazette

NOONE, Thomas.  No. 4053.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File I4491.

NOONE, William.  Formerly a private in 40th Regiment, subsequently in general and revenue police.  Warrant of commitment issued, 30 January 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

NORADJUHA POLICE SITE.  Land temporarily reserved, 23 June 1887 p.186. Victoria Police Gazette

NORADJUHA POLICE STATION.  Wimmera District.   Has been formed, 14 April 1887 p.115. Victoria Police Gazette

NORTHCOTE.  See HYNES, T.

NORTH MELBOURNE.  See HOTHAM

NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN POLICE STATION.  Melbourne District.  Name changed to Newport, 9 April 1884 p.97. Victoria Police Gazette

NORTON, William.    See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE

NOWLAN, D.  Snr. Constable, witnessed hanging of Ah Cat, 9 August 1875, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette

NOWLAN, John Francis.  Brunswick, constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.  Ref: 90/3375.

NUGENT, James.  Snr Constable No. 2724.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  File I3488.

NUNAWADING POLICE STATION.  Bourke District.  Has been moved to Box Hill, by which name it will be known for the future. 5 December 1883 p.314. Victoria Police Gazette

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OAKLEIGH POLICE STATION. File re alterations and repairs to, in 1899. VPRS 807 Unit 102, File K4686

O’BRIEN, H.C. No. 5159. Application for Merit Badge, 1909. VPRS 808 Unit 9.

O’BRIEN, L.J.  See RIFLE CLUB.

O’BRIEN, Patrick. Constable, witnessed hanging of H. Brown, 21 November 1859, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette.

O’CALLAGHAN, -. Inspecting Superintendent, photo, 14 April 1900,  Weekly Times

O’CALLAGHAN, Thomas.  Photo.  Argus 13 August 1929 p.5.

O’CONNOR, Charles.  Constable.  Widow Bridget charged with forging a deed of mortgage … formerly housekeeper at Grantville police station. 21 September 1887 p.276. Victoria Police Gazette

O’CONNOR, Eugene.  Information requested; formerly in Mounted Police, 7 October 1858 p.421. Victoria Police Gazette

O’DEA, Thomas.  Constable.  Tried 1854, bribery as a constable, sentenced to six months hard labor. VPRS 515 Unit 3 p.489.

O’DOHERTY, Jeremiah.  See DOHERTY.

O’DONNELL, -. Sgt. No. 2970.  See BENDIGO.

O’DONNELL, E. Sgt, 2970.  Shot; reward of £100 offered. 8 August, 15 August, 3 October 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

O’DONNELL, Patrick.  Police station at Yea robbed of cash box, clothing etc., some of which belonged to O’Donnell. 5 September, 1861. Victoria Police Gazette

O’DONOHUE, Charles.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

O’FARRELL, Edward.  Constable, Bendigo, 1895.  File re his intemperance. VPRS 807 Unit 32 No. 10355.  In charge of White Hills Station, misconduct, 1895. VPRS 807 Unit 22 No. 5458

OFFICERS – TRANSFER OF, 1858-1860. VPRS 808 Unit 1 Bundle 1

O’FLAHERTY, -. Inspector.  See FAHEY, -.

OGILVIE, J. Constable, chairman, police band, photo, 14 April 1900.  Weekly Times

O’HEARE, Michael. Witnessed hanging of J. Murphy, 6 November 1863, Geelong. Victorian Government Gazette.

O’KEEFE, Thomas.  Charged with assault, ex constable, 28 years etc. 22 January 1896 p.23. Victoria Police Gazette

O’KELLY, J. Constable.  Two letters re his discharge, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

O’KELLY, J. Hamilton. Late of police force, qualified surgeon, injured, refusal to pay Kyneton’s doctor’s account, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 248.

O’LEARY, Timothy.  Late a member of the police force, warrant issued at Graytown for fraud, 21 November 1871 p.291. Warrant cancelled, 19 December 1871 p.320.  Information requested; formerly in police force, 29 September 1880.  Missing Friend, formerly in police force, resigned in 1871 and went to Queensland, 18 July 1894, p.201. Victoria Police Gazette

OLHOLM, Neil.  Constable, revolver stolen, 21 January 1904. Victoria Police Gazette.  Previously stationed at Rutherglen, but by 1917 in Detective force.  Rutherglen Sun & Chiltern Valley Advertiser of 30 October 1917 quotes Richmond Guardian re his efficiency.  Charged with blackmail, official enquiry exonerates him ‘huge frame-up’.  Federal Standard 23 August 1918.  [Thanks to Fay Johnson for these north eastern snippets].

OLIVER, – Sgt.  Coburg.  Photo.  Weekly Times 11 May 1895 p.11

OLNEY, James.  Constable.  Tried Melbourne Supreme Court November 1917, shop breaking; sentenced to three years hard labor.  Charged Melbourne Petty Sessions November 1917, unlawful possession, sentenced to six months gaol, to be served concurrently.  Born 1890 Victoria.  Discharged by special authority September 1919. 9 October 1919 p.525. Victoria Police Gazette

O’LOUGHLIN, Patrick.  Sergt. 2236.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1057.

O’MALLEY, Edward.  Application for Valour badge in 1900, for action in 1892. VPRS 807 Unit 1276 File No. 4902.

O’MEAGHER, John R.  Mounted constable.  Police uniform, cloak etc., stolen from Colbinabbin during a night picnic. 25 February 1880. Victoria Police Gazette

O’MEARA, -. Constable.  Attempted suicide 1866. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 6 Bundle 2.

O’MEARA, James.  Constable.  Stationed at Warrnambool and is to be transferred to Melbourne, 1866. Correspondence asking that he be left there. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 5, loose sheets (not in a bundle).

OMEO POLICE PADDOCK.  Portion of site reserved not revoked. 2 December 1891 p.332.  Site reserved has been revoked in part. 13 July 1892 p.184. Victoria Police Gazette

ONDIT POLICE STATION.  Geelong District.  Has been abolished. 12 April 1870. Victoria Police Gazette

O’NEIL, -. Detective/constable. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Kenny, 15 February 1853; J. Bennett, 17 February 1853.  Argus

O’NEILL, Charles.  Constable, 27 years, native of Buninyong.  Charged with forging a cheque and uttering to John Henry, constable, Russell St. 11 January 1893 p.15.  Absconded from force, 1 February 1893 p.35. Victoria Police Gazette

O’NEILL, Michael Vincent. Sgt., 368 St. Kilda Rd.  Camera etc. stolen. 24 February 1921 p.144. Victoria Police Gazette

O’NEILL, Simon. Sgt., witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. & T. Evans, 20 April 1854.  Argus

O’NEILL, William.  See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

ORBOST POLICE SITE.  Site reserved has now been revoked. 25 November 1891 p.326.  Land temporarily reserved. 23 December 1891 p.354. Victoria Police Gazette

ORBOST POLICE STATION.  Gippsland District.  Has been formed. 8 September 1886 p.254. Victoria Police Gazette

O’ROURKE, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of H. Norton, 16 December 1853.  Argus

O’SHAUGHNESSY, James.  Formerly a constable in the Ballarat district.  Charged on warrant issued by Ballarat East Bench, with disobeying an order … by which he was fined 5/- or 24 hours for being drunk and disorderly … Irish, 38 years. Victoria Police Gazette

O’SHEA, John M.  Mtd. Cons. 8737.  Correspondence 1945-47 regarding his accommodation requirements while stationed at Avoca; including need for garage for new car.   VPRS 807 Unit 1158.

O’SHEA, William James.  No. 4223.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two files, one un-numbered, the other I5261.

O’SULLIVAN, Peter. Snr. Constable 3081.  Awarded bravery badge. 5 September 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

O’TOOLE, Thomas.  No. 3764.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Two files, one un-numbered, the other H2259.

OUGH, William.  No. 4710.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file.

OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   POLICE                                                                                                                                                  Beechworth - Supt.  R.O’H. BURKE, Inspector:  Joseph MASON, Mtd. Sgt:  John NOLAN, Mtd. Constables:  Henry BABER; Samuel BALFOUR; Murdoch McKAY; Henry LANGSTAFF; Hooper JAMES [James HOOPER??], Qtr Master Sgt:  Edward S. RUSSOM, 2nd Class Sgt:  Lawrence WHELAN, Snr. Constables:  L. FAWSSETT; Michael KENNA, Constables:  F.B. CARR; Edward CRILLEY; John JOHNSON; Lawrence CANTWELL, Richard LEWIS; James WHELAN; Andrew HARE; Donald McKAY; Jeremiah OWENS; John RANKIN; John SWAINE; Christopher WILSON; Ralph JONES; Samuel HENDERSON

Wangaratta - 2nd class Sgt:  Charles MEYER, Mtd. Constables:  John DARBY; Clement PERRON, Constables:  Alexander WHITEHEAD; William BURROUGHS

Benalla- Sub- Inspector:  Alex BEAVER, 2nd Class Sgt:  John MOORE, Mtd. Constables:  George HAYES; Robert McPHERSON; Robert McKEAN; Thomas GROVES; Thomas CAHILL., Constables:  Denis LEARY; John JORDAN.

Woolshed - Sub-Inspector:  John SADLIER (sic), Mtd. Constable:  Edward GRAHAM, Constables:  James LYNCH; John SCOTT; Henry CASEY; Kennedy McINTYRE; John ASSIP

Yackandandah- Sgt:  Thomas HAMILTON, Mtd. Constables:  Thomas WILSON; James PEPPER, Constables:  Anthony SHANAHAN; William RYAN

Sebastopol - Snr. Constable:  David HANAHAN, Constables:  Edward STOURBRIDGE; John MURPHY

Wodonga - Snr. Constable:  William POWER, Mtd. Constables:  Joseph A. KEY; John MacDONALD

Two Mile Creek - 2nd Class Sgt:  John KELLY, Constables:  John SULLIVAN; James GENATTY

Snake Valley - Snr. Constable:  Philip MARTIN, Constable:  Henry WALSH

Buckland - 2nd Class Sgt:  John Cope GARNETT, Constable:  Thomas DUFFY

Porepunka - Mtd. Constable:  Charles O’DONOHUE

El Dorado - 2nd class Sgt:  George DU VERNET, Mtd. Constable:  Edward CARVEN, Constable:  Edward McCABE

Greta - Mtd. Constable:  W.L. EDWARDS

OWEN, John. Constable 1022.  Absconded from Richmond Police Depot. 11 April 1867 p.145. Victoria Police Gazette

OWENS, Jeremiah.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

OXLEY POLICE STATION. Benalla District.  New station formed. 16 August 1866 p.321. Victoria Police Gazette

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PAGE, Neil Det. Snr. Const.  See DIVERS, Charles.

PAICE, J.S.S. Constable 2902.  Witnessed hanging of F. Morell, 7 January 1866, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

PAIGE, Richard. Constable, North Melbourne.  Watch stolen. P.203. 3 August 1892. Victoria Police Gazette

PAINE, E.  See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

PARKER, Charles.  Formerly in Vic. Police, information requested.  Further details provided. 23 August 1860, 6 September 1860. Victoria Police Gazette

PARKER, Henry Francis.  ’Formerly in 52nd Regiment, about 32 yrs, stated to have been in Victoria Police in 1852 with George Ashton.  Information requested. P.455 29 November 1860. Victoria Police Gazette

PARKIN, -. Constable No. 3414.  Applicant for Merit stripe for bravery, 1899.  Refused. VPRS 807 Unit 105 No. 6109

PARKINSON, Thomas. Sub Inspector, 1883.  Illuminated Address from City of Prahran, done by artist William Tibbits, held in South Yarra Library, Collection of the Prahran Historical & Arts Society. Listed in William Tibbits 1837-1906. Cottage, House & Garden Artist by G. Tibbits, Melbourne, 1984.

PARSONS, Roger. Constable.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of John McFarlane, 27 May 1862.  Argus

PATRICK, A.   Obtained discharge from force October 1856; seeks back pay. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

PATTERSON, Andrew. City of Melbourne Police Force.  Sentenced to one year’s hard labour for false representation. p.7, 30 December 1853. Victoria Police Gazette

PATULLO, Alexander. Constable, Geelong.  Bike stolen. P.271, 17 July 1901. Victoria Police Gazette

PAVITT, George.  See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE

PAWLEY, H. No. 6360.  File re misconduct, 1920. VPRS 807 Unit 1254 No. C16903.

PEACH, A.W.H. Constable 5534.  Witnessed hanging of Colin C. Ross, 24 April 1922. Victorian Government Gazette.

PEARCE, George E. Veterinary Surgeon.  See BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO POLICE CLOTHING

PEARSON, -. Detective, witness Criminal Sessions Trial of Henry Stanley, 17 December 1853.  Argus

PEARSON, Charles. In Mounted Police at McIvor, formerly in army in India, and left wife and child there.  P. Chauncy writes regarding him. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

PEARSON’S STATION POLICE OFFICE. 1851.  Correspondence re building of lock-up.  George Bertram, chief constable, wrote regarding appointment of Edward Prentice as petty constable, vice John Digges, resigned. VPRS 1189, Unit 7.

PEMBERTON, -.  See HORSHAM POLICE OFFICE

PENAL ESTABLISHMENT.  In 1851 ten constables intended to resign, but agreed to stay on for six months on condition pay was increased and rations were given.  The names listed were: C.B. Knocker, James Condon, Thomas Hawkins, E. Paine/Pine, George Gummett, Patrick Haley, Thomas Phillips, William O’Neill, Dennis Kilmartin, Abraham Danes. VPRS 1189 Unit 5.

PEPPER, James. Constable, witness in Criminal Sessions Trial of Thomas Fletcher, 21 November 1854.  Argus

PEPPER, James.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

PERCYDALE POLICE STATION.  New station formed. 29 June 1869 p.135.  North western District.  Has been broken up. p.340 17 December 1884. Victoria Police Gazette

PERKINS, -. Constable.  House occupied by him at Echuca destroyed by fire.  p.5, 11 February 1887. The Age

PERKINS, Thomas.  Formerly in Emerald Hill police.  p.383 16 September 1858 Victoria Police Gazette

PERRON, Clement.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

PETERS, Andrew.  Mounted Trooper.   Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Timothy Hayes and C. Raffaelo, 20 and 22 March 1855.   Argus.  Trooper, 1855.  M. Piton seeks his whereabouts; found at Carlsruhe. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

PETERS, Julius.  Has been in force 2 years; C. Walthen seeks his whereabouts, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

PETTY, Thomas.  See BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION.

PEWTRESS, Henry. Sgt.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of Thomas Haslock 19 January 1855.  Argus

PHALP, William P.  Photograph, The Herald 29 December 1915 p. 8.

PHELAN, James R. Constable.  Cedar box and contents stolen from Police Depot, Richmond. P.304 4 August 1859. Victoria Police Gazette

PHILLIMAN, -. Constable, witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. Breden. 21 June 1853.  Argus

PHILLIPS, George.  Lately resigned from police at Castlemaine, seeks his discharge. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.

PHILLIPS, John.  Sister Anna Morris writes from Geelong 1855, seeking his whereabouts. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

PHILLIPS, Thomas.  See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

PICKEN, George Moore.  Writes resigning from Detective Police; is appointed clerk to the General Police, but then dismissed, 1869. VPRS 937 Unit 166 Bundles 1 & 2.

PIERPOINT, James.  Formerly in Victoria Police, charged with wife desertion. 12 June 1862. Victoria Police Gazette

PIGGOREET POLICE STATION. Central District.  Has been broken up. P.34, 1 February 1893. Victoria Police Gazette

PIGGOTT, -. Constable No. 3184.  Given approval to wear Merit stripe for bravery, 1899. VPRS 807 Unit 106 No. 6142.

PIGGOTT, F.J. Mtd. Constable 4713.  Kit stolen from Greta Hotel, Glenrowan. P.181 8 April 1904.  Found. 14 April 1904. Victoria Police Gazette

PILGRIM, A.G.  Witnessed hanging of A. Picone, Melbourne 18 September 1916. Victorian Government Gazette

PINE, E.  See PENAL ESTABLISHMENT

PITFIELD POLICE STATION. Ballarat District.  Name changed to Cape Clear. P.52, 10 March 1874. Victoria Police Gazette

PLANT, William Henry.  No. 4175.    See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1888.

PLOWRIGHT, William John.  No. 3607.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File 5039 (with BULLOCK, J.).

POINT NEPEAN POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Has been broken up and one formed at Sorrento in place of it. 3 September 1884 p.231. Victoria Police Gazette

POLICE CARNIVALS.  Photos. p. 9, 14 April 1900, p.11, 25 August 1900. Weekly Times; p.33 24 February 1906 The Leader.

POLICE DEPOT.   See BARRACKS & VICTORIA BARRACKS

POLKEY, John.  In Swan Hill police in 1852; letter re cause of resignation etc. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 1.

POOWONG.  Site temporarily reserved from sale, for police purposes. p. 71, 12 March 1884. Victoria Police Gazette

POOWONG POLICE STATION. Gippsland District.  Has been formed.  21 November 1883, p.302. Has been broken up. 26 March 1903. Victoria Police Gazette

PORCUPINE POLICE PADDOCK. File re non payment of erection of surrounding fence, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

POREPUNKA POLICE STATION.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

PORTARLINGTON.  Chairman of Roads Board wrote in 1856; 300 ratepayers, forms part of locality called Indented Heads, no police protection. Seeks 4-6 troopers to be stationed there. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

PORTER, Richard T.  No. 4381.  See List 2 Police Offenders.  File L1237.

PORT FAIRY POLICE STATION.  See BELFAST POLICE STATION.

PORTLAND POLICE GAOL.  Abolition of.  p.1368, 17 March 1893 Victorian Government Gazette

PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE.  List of officers 1850-1851: Thomas Adamson, James Wilson, John Mathews, Peter Cumming, William Norton, Richard Jenkinson, Frederick Sharman, John Hurley, Thomas Toole, Frederick Hyland, John B. Fitzgerald, George Pavitt, George Read. VPRS 1189 Unit 8.

PORTLAND POLICE STATION.  See READ, George.

PORT MELBOURNE NORTH POLICE STATION.  See SANDRIDGE NORTH.

POTTER, Charles.  See WANGARATTA POLICE STATION

POTTER, Henry, in Foot Police 1853; brother James seeks his whereabouts, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

POTTER, William. Constable, Point Nepean.  Cow shot.  p.140 3 June 1873. Victoria Police Gazette

POUND, L.L.A. No. 5733. File re his misconduct, 1919.  Agrees to take pledge for 12 months. VPRS 807 Unit 1250, File 5733.

POWELL, Giles. Constable, witnessed hanging of Thomas Sanders, Melbourne, 31 October 1861. Victorian Government Gazette

POWELL, Henry William.  Appointed a Cadet in Mounted Force, late of H.M.’s Royal Navy.  Complains of treatment, resigns, 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 151.

POWELL, Murray.  Recommended for promotion, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631

POWELL, Thomas.  One time a mounted constable, enquired for by William Carter, England. 28 July 1904 Victoria Police Gazette

POWER, John Patrick. Constable.  Sued wife Susan for divorce. The Age 9 May 1904 p.6

POWER, William. Sergt. Witnessed hanging of Denis Murphy, Ballarat, 16 April 1867; George Searle and Joseph Ballan, Ballarat, 7 August 1867. Victorian Government Gazette

POWER, William.  See OVENS DIRECTORY – 1857   – POLICE

POWLETT RIVER POLICE STATION.  Bourke District.  Has been formed. 17 February 1910.  Name changed to Wonthaggi 17 October 1910. Victoria Police Gazette

PRAHRAN POLICE STATION.  See McLOUGHLIN, John; PARKINSON, Thomas.

PREDNOLL, Charles. Constable.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial, William Forster, 18 March 1852  Argus

PREECE, John J.  Photograph, The Herald 29 December 1915 p. 8.

PRENDER, John William.   Joined force May 1855; whereabouts now sought in 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.

PRENTICE, Edward.  See PEARSON’S STATION POLICE OFFICE

PRESTEGE, David.  Escaped from Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylum, formerly in police force at Kyneton. 30 April 1863. Victoria Police Gazette

PRESTON POLICE STATION.  ’A police station has been established at Bell St., Preston, to be called Preston, and the station at High St., will be known as Preston North. The South Preston station will no longer be called by that name.’ 10 September 1914. Victoria Police Gazette

PRESTON NORTH POLICE STATION.  Has been closed. 11 December 1919. Victoria Police Gazette.

PRESTWICH, Thomas George.  Father William writes from Williamstown; son is at Castlemaine and has sent in his resignation, but it has not been forwarded.  Seeks clarification of issue, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.

PRICE, Frederick William and George Augustus.  Sons of J. Price of Brixton near London, who writes in 1861; details his medical appointments at St. Helena during Napoleon’s time there, and his financial straits. VPRS 937 Unit 199 Bundle 3.

PRICE, Thomas.  See CARISBROOK POLICE STATION.

PRICE, Thomas.  Constable, Carisbrook. Tendered resignation, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 25.

PRINCE’S HILL CARLTON POLICE STATION.  Melbourne District.  Formed. 2 August 1888 p.234 Victoria Police Gazette

PRINCES HILL POLICE STATION.  Has been broken up. 31 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette

PROUDFOOT, -. Constable.  Anonymous letter informs Dept. he is playing for Collingwood football club under assumed name.  Another file re same. VPRS 807 Unit 1161 File No. 4642; Unit 1209 File No. 4642.

PROUDFOOT, Henry.  No. 3507.  See List 1 Police Offenders.  Un-numbered file, one page.

PURCELL, -.  Complaint against, 1856, at Murchison. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.

PURCELL, Dillon. Sub Inspector.  Erected quarters at Bendigo, seeks reimbursement, 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 151. Inspector.  Witnessed hanging of Thomas Sanders, 31 October 1861, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette

PURCELL, James Jnr., son of James of Dublin sought.  Wrote to his parents in 1852, was about to join the Mounted Police force. 20 January 1854. Victorian Government Gazette

PURCELL, James Joseph. No. 2806, Ballarat South.  Awarded Valour Badge. 13 June 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

PURDOM, Thomas.   See FLOODING CREEK POLICE OFFICE 

PYALONG POLICE STATION.  Additions to station, 1888, includes plan. VPRS 807 Unit 1255.

PYNE, David. Mt. Ararat, 1858.  Joined force in 1855, received his discharge in 1856, seeks return of his testimonials. VPRS 937/P4, Unit 2 Bundle 1.

PYRAMID HILL POLICE STATION.  File re, 1891-92. VPRS 807 Unit 1313 File K2524.  See also LANG, Oliver J.

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QUAIN, Richard. Missing Friend; served in Vic. Police force. p.240 5 September 1877.  Left New Zealand for California. 14 November 1877. Victoria Police Gazette

QUAMBATOOK – RESERVATION OF LAND.  For police purposes; has been revoked (was temporary). p.303, 25 September 1895. Victoria Police Gazette

QUAMBATOOK – POLICE SITE.  Land reserved.  p.4339 23 November 1894. Victorian Government Gazette.

QUAMBATOOK POLICE STATION. Midland District. Temporary station formed. p. 364 27 November 1895. Victoria Police Gazette

QUARRY HILL POLICE STATION. Sandhurst.  New police station established. p.402, 25 October 1866; p.424, 15 November 1866. Victoria Police Gazette

QUARTZ REEFS POLICE STATION.  Name changed to Stawell East. 6 June 1871 Victoria Police Gazette

QUIGLEY, James.  Resigned in 1864 and went to New Zealand, deserted wife.  Son Martin writes from Wagga Wagga in 1880. VPRS 937 Unit 359 Bundle 1.

QUILTER, William.  Ascot Vale, retired constable, insolvent.  Melbourne Court of Insolvency Register 1884-1900.   Ref: 90/2206

QUILTY, -. Constable.  Found guilty of having made reckless and unfounded statements on oath in divorce case. Fined £10 in default of payment 2 mths imprisonment. 16 September 1895. The Age

QUILTY, Denis. Constable, Geelong.  Horse stolen. p.257, 28 September 1892. Victoria Police Gazette

QUIN, Frederick William.  Wife desertion; formerly in police force under name Quin, Irish, c28 years, otherwise Frederick William Lascelles. p. 293, 15 July 1858 Victoria Police Gazette

QUINLIVAN, James.  Absconded from Vic. Police. 13 and 27 June 1877. Arrested 6 February 1878. Victoria Police Gazette

QUINN, Bernard.  Constable, Sandridge.  Pup stolen. p.40, 24 January 1867. Victoria Police Gazette

QUINN, Michael.  Writes in 1857, previously in force, seeks testimonial from Inspector General of Police. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.

QUIRK, Thomas F.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of E. Mahoney, 21 June 1853.  Argus

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RACKHAM, George Edward.  Constable 4140, Sebastopol.  Awarded Valour Badge. 15 August 1900. Victoria Police Gazette

RAE ST. POLICE STATION, NORTH FITZROY.  Has been formed. p.306, 2 December 1873. Victoria Police Gazette

RAINBOW POLICE STATION.  Wimmera District.  Has been broken up. 14 April 1904.  Has been made. 17 November 1904. Victoria Police Gazette

RANDALL, -. Detective.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of J. James, 16 June 1855.  Argus [probably Walter Rendell].

RANDALL, Walter. Sgt.  Witness, Criminal Sessions Trials of J. & M. Barker, 18 July 1855; William Fawcett, 21 July 1855; T.E. Phillips, 17 June 1856. Argus [probably Walter Rendell].

RANDELL, Walter & THOMPSON, Hindle.  Detective Forc