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MABBITT, M.E., Williamstown, working for the Education Department; in 1914 offered his services as a special constable.  2 pages, one damaged.  List 51.

McANDREW, Donald, Melbourne, 1856, for appointment as Emigration Agent.

McANDREW, Duncan, Rokewood, 1861, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, references on file, 4 pages, List 33.

McANULTY, Paul, Melbourne, 1861, resigns as Bailiff of Insolvent Court at Geelong and applies for Court Keeper in Melbourne.  4 pages, List 33.  (See MARTYN, P.)

MACASSEY, James, West Melbourne, for employment, references on file, 3 pages, List 25.

MACASSEY, James, Melbourne, 1862, for a clerkship, gives employment background, 2 pages, List 27.

MACARTHUR, Alexander, no address, 1861, for Warden at Crooked Rikver, late father was Dr. Peter, Commissioner of Crown Lands in NSW.  3 pages, List 22

MACARTHUR, Donald Gordon, Melbourne, 1856.  In 1835 appointed to government position in NSW by Sir Richard Bourke, then served as chief clerk in surveyor general’s department in Victoria until 1843, was discharged, then appointed CPS at Port Stephens etc.,  applies for re-employment.  4 pages, List 2.

McARTHUR, Duncan, Seymour, 1851.  For clerk of Petty Session there, petition in support from local residents.

MacBEAN, Hugh, Castlemaine, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine there, 2 pages, List 4.

MacBETH, Francis D., Kingowever, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 34

MacBETH, Francis D., Kingower, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 4 pages (damaged), List 37.

McCABE, M.J., Collingwood, 1859, for copying clerk in Equity Office, 2 pages, List 17.

McCALLUM, Mathew, Dalmuir, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, applied to join police force in 1913; is in the force there, 28 years old.  2 pages, List 50.

McCANN, William N., Geelong, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, gives employment details, 4 pages, List 17.

McCANN, William Nelson, Geelong, 1860, references on file, 4 pages, List 28.

McCARTHY, James H., Melbourne, 1854, late Sgt of police, seeks another govt appointment.  Was chief constable on the Northumbria government ship in 1852, later served at Geelong.  5 pages.

McCARTHY, Jeremiah, Melbourne, 1856, for messenger at Parliament House, is a pensioner from the HEIC service, gives details. 2 pages, List 2.

McCARTHY, P., Brunswick, just arrived from India in 1908, 8 years in the Royal Irish Fusiliers, seeks police position; refused.  3 pages, List 45.

McCARTHY, William, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger, 2 pages, List 21.

McCARTHY, William, North Melbourne, 1857, for messenger, a tailor, has been in the colony 4 years, 3 pages, List 39.

McCARTHY, William, North Melbourne, 1858, for Crier of Supreme Court, 2 pages, List 41.

McCARTNEY, Hugh Robert, Pleasant Creek, for bailiff of County Court, 4 pages, List 16.

MACCAUD, John T., Deep Lead, Pleasant Creek, late religious instructor to the Hulks Hobsons Bay, seeks employment, 3 pages, List 10.

McCLURE, Richard.  1861 memorial from members of the Gardiner’s Creek Road Board recommending him for Commissioner of Peace, 3 pages, List 31.

MACLURE, Samuel, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; formerly worked for Melbourne Corporation, references on file, 6 pages, List 4.

McCOLL, Hugh, Melbourne, 1856. For employment under new Electoral Act, encloses testimonial.

McCORMICK, B.A. (Annie), La Trobe st., Melbourne, 1880, for employment as female warder of one of the gaols, 2 letters, 6 pages, List 41.

McCOURT, James.  Nth Melbourne, 1856, old soldier, served in 90th Regt, arrived with Capt Chisholm in 1851; appointed chief constable, but these were discontinued in 1852, ever since out of any government employment. 2 pages.

McCRAE, Alexander William, Richmond, 1857, formerly in government services, seeks re-appointment, has recently returned from England, 3 pages, List 4.

McCREIGHT, W.L., Melbourne, 1862, for employment, 3 pages, List 27.

McDERMOTT, Joseph, Melbourne, Surveyor General’s Office, 1853, for another appointment, 2 pages, List 34.

MacDONALD, Alexander, Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

MacDONALD, Donald, Bush Station via Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

McDONALD, Edward, Melbourne, 1859, for keeper and crier at Supreme Court, is the messenger there, reference on file, 4 pages, List 6.

McDONALD, Neil, Aldermere, Buckley Valley, Canada, applied to join police force in 1913; formerly in Glasgow police.   2 pages, List 49.

McFARLAND, Robert H., Melbourne, 1851, for appointment as Registrar in Court of Requests, solicitor, admitted in Ireland, is clerk to the Council of the Australasian League, and part time extra clerk in office of Legislative Council. Second application for Clerk of the Legislative Council.

McFARLANE, R., Wynnum, Brisbane, applied to join police force in 1915; Scottish, 25 yrs.  2 pages, List 52.

McFARLANE. R.H., Melbourne, 1859, for solicitor to railways, 2 pages, List 8.

MacGEORGE, James, Melbourne, 1852, worked for colonial architect in Adeliade, 2 pages, List 13

McGILL, George W., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, from Dublin, references on file, 5 pages, Lists 7.

MacGREGOR, Alexander, wrote in 1918 from Dundee Scotland, where he was a Gunner in the British Army, seeking entry into the police force.  Reply was to be c/- Mrs THOMS.  2 pages, List 55.

McILVEEN, John, Melbourne, 1858, seeks government employment, 2 pages, List 14.

McINTOSH, Robert, Melbourne, 1854.  Appointed supernumerary clerk in police department, asks for clerkship elsewhere.  3 pages, List 3.

McINTYRE, John, applied to join police force in 1865; rejected. 2 pages, List 55.

McKAY, Angus William, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch New Zealand, applied to join force in 1908; 25 years.  2 pages, List 45.

MACKAY, David, Craigieburn, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions at Donnybrook, is a graduate of Glasgow University; reference from John Macadam on file, he is a surgeon, 3 pages, List 5.

MACKAY, Duncan, Eastern Police Station, Glasgow, Scotland, wrote in 1911 re joining police force; 24 years, gives his police employment history.  3 pages, List 47.

McKAY, James, Melbourne, 1853, has worked in survey offices in England and Ireland as an engraver, 1 pages, List 15.

MacKAY, James, Crowlands, 1857, is Clerk of Petty Sessions there, seeks appointment as Crown Lands Commissioner, 3 pages, List 3.

McKAY, K.N., Penshurst, offers his services as a special constable during the war, 1914.  2 pages, List 51.

MACKAY, Richard, Melbourne, applied for position as valuator, 1891; references on file.  17 pages, List 42.

MacKAY, W.H., Sandridge, 1853, is a surveyor, 1 pages, List 15.

McKEAN, James, Beechworth, 1857, reporter, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 38.

McKEAN, James, Beechworth, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, a reporter, reference on file, 3 pages, List 39.

McKEAN, James, Melbourne, 1861, a reporter and journalist, has worked in an attorney’s office, for employment, 2 pages, List 32.

McKENNA, J. W., Melbourne, 1857, surgeon, for Coroner, 1 page, List 39.

McKENNA, Patrick, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger, reference on file, 3 pages, List 19.

MacKENZIE, Charles, Sandhurst, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine, has lived in Bendigo for 5 years, is a reporter and sub editor on Bendigo Advertiser, recommendations from locals, including several councillors, on file.  Letter forwarded by Resident Warden. 5 pages,  List 2.

MacKENZIE, Donald K., Northcote, applied for detective force in 1916; is a journalist, speaks several languages, son of Constable J.D., watch house keeper at Brunswick.  4 pages, List 43.

MACKENZIE, Eneas, Richmond, 1854, for Police Magistrate in Richmond, has worked as a reporter in English law courts, now a clerk in the Colonial Sec’s office. 4 pages.

MACKENZIE, Eneas, Richmond, 1856, in Chief Secretary’s office, for Stipendiary Magistrate, 3 pages, List 40.

MACKIE, A., Clerk of Courts Back Creek, 1860, for promotion, gives employment background, 5 pages, List 24.

MacKIE, George, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, twenty years in Bank of Scotland, 4 pages, List 7.

MacKILLOP, Alexander, Somerton, 1858, for Stipendiary Magistrate, long time resident, ‘college bred’ 4 pages, List 37.

McKOWN, Hugh, Melbourne, 1857,  for government appointment.3 pages, List 2.

MacLACHLAN, C.T., Geelong, 1862, for employment,  “altered state of circumstances”, black bordered paper, father known to Woods, MLA.  3 pages, List 27.

McLACHLAN, D., Taradale, 1861, for employment, is brother to Police Magistrate at Sandhurst, 3 pages, List 32.

McLachlan, R. (Sgt) Boshof, Orange River County, South Africa, applied for police force in 1908.  He was in the police force there, had formerly been in the Lanarkshire force.  3 pages, List 45.

McLAREN, James, 1858 ? two references on file, 3 pages, List 40.

McLEAN, Daniel,16 yrs staff surgeon in British army.  Arrived in 1838 but he died 2 yrs later.  Widow Jean Malcolm writes from Melbourne for employment for her two sons.  One previously employed as a clerk in Sydney and Hobart government offices, the other was a clerk in a mercantile office.  Both threw up their jobs to go to the diggings, but have been unsuccessful.  Two letters, 1856.

MacLEAN, Donald, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; manager of Glenelg Station for Mrs. Greene of Woodlands, reference on file, 4 pages, List 4.

McLEAN, William, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references from Dublin and Belfast employers and Mary E. Chomley on file, 8 pages, List 7.

McLEOD, Alexander, Batesford, 1857, seeks Customs House position, was eleven years in customs department in Scotland, copies of testimonials on file; arrived 1854.  8 pages, List 3.

McLEOD, Alexander, Auckland New Zealand, applies for police force in 1907; has served in Lancashire police and in Scots Guards for 12 years; 34 years.  3 pages, List 44.

McLINDEN, James, Melbourne, 1854, renews application, 3 pages.

McLOUGHLIN, Patrick, applied to join police force in 1865, recommended by John KEADY.  1 page, List 55.

MacMINN, James, Collingwood, 1857, formerly in the printing office, writes again for employment.  ‘would not have been dismissed had his services been of any use’.  List 2.

McMINN, J.F., Melbourne, 1858, dismissed from printing office, claims because of political views, references on file, seeks another appointment, 7 pages, List 35.

McNIECE, Robert M., Melbourne, 1861, for vacancy in Prothonotary’s Office, List 31.  Another letter, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 3 pages, List 31.

McNIECE, Thomas, Melbourne, 1856, seeks employment, formerly employed by Lieut. Governor La Trobe and Mr. Justice Jeffcott.

MacPHERSON, Aneas, Strathnoon, arrived 1850, ex British Army, has served as magistrate at Heidelberg, 3 pages, List 34

McRAE, Thomas, no address, 1852, recommended by Captain Dana, has been in government employ, 2 pages, List 13

McSWINEY, Bryan, West Melbourne, 1856, is a near relative of Sir Morrice O’Connell, and ‘sun’ of Peter, Lieut of the ‘melicie’ in Co Cork; wants to be appointed an inspector of police.  5 pages. List 2.

McVITTY, Alexander.  No application but 2 page testimonial from Ballarat J.Ps.  List 36.

McVITTY, James, Ballarat, 1858, for clerkship, 2 pages, List 41.

McWILLIAMS, Andrew, Drysdale, 1860, is secretary of Roads Board, reference on file, 4 pages, List 24.

MAGEE, William J., Ballarat, 1856, for Keeper of Powder Magazine, currently senior turnkey at Ballarat gaol; testimonial enclosed.  3 pages. List 2.

MAGNAY, Alexander, H.M. Gaol, Melbourne, 1857, seeks another government position.  3 pages. List 2.

MAGNAY, Alexander, Melbourne, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine, 2 pages. List 2.

MAGUIRE, John, Castlemaine, 1857. for Keeper of Powder Magazine there, 4 pages, List 3.

MAGUIRE, John, Castlemaine, 1857; Keeper of Powder Magazine, has heard position is to be abolished, protests. 4 pages, List 3.

MAILER, James Melrose, applied for police force in 1911, gives detailed military background.  List 47.

MAIR, N., South Brisbane, applied for join police force in 1912.  3 pages, List 48.

MALONEY, William, applied to join police force in 1865, previously rejected.  1 page, List 55.

MALPAS, Francis, Collingwood, 1851, for position as government clerk, was clerk to Rev. D. Newham until his death; Bishop of Melbourne will provide reference.

MANLY, Edward, Collingwood, 1856, for employment as night watchman or door keeper at Parliament House, formerly in H.M. 99th Regiment.

MANN, William, Heathcote, 1859, for Bailiff, references on file, 7 pages, List 12.

MANNING, Edward, Melbourne, 1860, late acting P.M. at Portland, for re-employment, 2 pages, List 19.

MANNING, Edward, St. Kilda, 1860,  for Clerk of Petty Sessions at Portland, family is there, 3 pages, List 25.

MANNING, John, Ballarat, 1857; is 77 years old, seeks government employment.  List 3.

MANTACH, Grace, South Melbourne, wrote in 1919 seeking position in police force; no vacancy.  3 pages, List 55.

MANTON, Charles, Maldon, 1856, for appointment as Gold Fields Warden.

MANTON, Frederick, Melbourne, 1856, for appointment as Usher of the Black Rod’ emigrated from Calcutta in 1830, received a land grant from Govr. Darling, gives background, has a family of 8 sons, etc.  3 pages, List 2.

MARE, D.  1856, Applicant for employment, connected to 40th Regiment.

MARGAN, Michael, applied to join police force in 1865, rejected.  1 page, List 55.

MARKS, James, Melbourne, 1860, for position as Bailiff at County Court; is a constable, 11yrs there, encloses references.  3 pages.

MARSACK, George Richardson, Brighton, 1860, for employment, gives U.K. background; references on file, 8 pages, List 20.

MARSDEN, Joseph Ankors, Collingwood,1856, for employment under new Electoral Act. Testimonial on file.

MARSHALL, J.  Nth Melbourne, 1856.  Solicitor, large family, Lord Advocate of Scotland gave a reference.  3 pages.

MARSHALL, J.W., Melbourne, 1859, solicitor, seeks appointment as stipendiary magistrate, 3 pages, List 17.

MARSHALL, James, Melbourne, 1857, was promised a position, but has heard nothing, 2 pages, List 40.

MARSHALL, James, North Melbourne, 1858, for Police Magistrate, references on file, 3 pages, List 34

MARSHALL, James, Melbourne, lawyer for employment, 2 pages, List 39.

MARSHALL, James, Melbourne, 1858, for police magistrate, gives background, 4 pages, List 41.

MARSHALL, Thomas, Geelong, 1856.  Promotes Thomas Malcaster MARSHALL late of Geelong, now of London, and John MARSHALL of London, as agents for the selection of immigrants.

MARTIN, A. Lepinasse, Melbourne, 1854, formerly in government service, he resigned when refused a rise in salary, now seeks re-employment.  9 pages, List 3.

MARTIN, A. Lespinasse, Geelong, 1857, currently bailiff to Insolvent Court there, seeks better appointment, wife has also written, 9 pages, List 4.

MARTIN, Frederick W.M., Lockwood, 1861, for employment, 2 pages, List 32.

MARTIN, Septimus, Richmond, 1856, for position of Serjeant at Arms; is a colonist of 14 yrs, and a J.P.  3 pages, List 2.

MARTIN, Septimus, Richmond, 1857, for Stipendiary Magistrate, 3 pages, List 39.

MARTIN, Septimus, Melbourne, 1859; is acting police magistrate, asks to be made permanent, 3 pages, List 6.

MARTIN, Septimus, Melbourne, 1859, for police magistrate at Beechworth, 2 pages, List 11.

MARTIN, Septimus, Melbourne, 1859, for permanent employment, 2 pages, List 11.

MARTIN, Septimus, Richmond, 1859, for re-employment, 2 pages, List 19.

MARTIN, Septimus, Melbourne, 1859, for police magistrate, 2 pages, List 22.

MARTIN, Septimus, Melbourne, 1862, renews application for police magistracy, 2 pages, List 32.

Martley, James Frederick, Melbourne, 1856, for employment, 2 pages, List 40.

MARTYN, Peter J.  Melbourne, 1860, for Bailiff at County Court, gives previous employment history.  2 pages.

MARTYN, Peter J., Melbourne, 1861, resigns as Court Keeper and applies for Bailiff of Insolvent Court at Geelong, 4 pages, List 33.  (See McANULTY, P.)

MASON, Abbo, Ballarat, 1861, Chinese, resident for over sixteen years, for position as interpreter, memorial with over 50 signatures in his favour.  Department’s response returned from Dead Letter Office, 6 pages, List 33.

MASON, Cyrus, Collingwood, 1853, for a draftsman’s position, 3 pages, List 13

MASON, George, Castlemaine, 1859, for messenger to the Master in Equity, 2 pages, List 8.

MASON, George, Castlemaine, 1859, formerly Court Keeper there, seeks similar position, 2 pages, List 12.

MASON, George, Melbourne, 1859, formerly Crier at Castlemaine, seeks re-employment, 4 pages, List 19.

MASON, George, Ballarat, 1860, for employment, formerly employed at Castlemaine, 2 pages, List 21.

MASON, George, Ballarat, 1860, for employment, has a large family to support, 2 pages, List 24.

MASON, George, Ballarat, 1861, for re-employment, 2 pages, List 28.

MASON, George, Ballarat, 1861, for re-employment, 2 pages, List 32.

MASON, William Jnr., Cochrane’s Creek Moliagul, applied for the police force in 1910.  2 pages, List 47.

MATHER, J.H., Ballarat, 1860, for employment as Clerk of Petty Sessions, references on file, two letters, 12 pages, List 25.

MATHER, J.H., Learmonth, 1861, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 4 pages, List 31.

MATHEWS, Stewart, Illabarook, Pitfield, 1860, an old colonist, connected to the Linton family, seeks Clerk of Petty Sessions at Linton, 3 pages, List 21.

MATTHEWS, George E., Collingwood, has a ‘rather numerous family’ seeks employment, 3 pages, List 15.

MATTHEWS, William A., Chiltern, 1862, formerly an auctioneer at Rutherglen, two letters, 8 pages, List 34.

MAUNDER, W.M., Collingwood, 1860, for clerkship, 2 pages, List 23.

MAUNSELL, George, Moama, NSW, 1861, is a Commissioner of the Supreme Court there, seeks similar appointment.  4 pages, List 32.

MAXEY, W.G., North Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

MAXWELL, Gustave, Hulk Lysander, 1857; has been advised his services will no longer be required, seeks another appointment, formerly in R.N.  4 pages, List 3.

MAY, J.M., Sydney, 1857, for Inspector General of Penal Establishments.  3 pages, List 3.

MAY, John, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, references on file, 6 pages, List 7.

MAYES, Ernest Leslie, Cootamundra NSW, applied to join police force in 1913.  4 pages, List 49.

MAYNARD, George, Geelong, 1858, for bailiff for insolvency court, 2 pages, List 5.

MAYNARD, George, Geelong, 1859, for messenger at insolvency court, 2 pages, List 6.

MAYNARD, George, Maryborough, 1859, for Bailiff, 2 pages, List 10.

MAYNE, Robert, Keilor, 1859, formerly managed a sugar plantation in Jamaica, brother in law is Gustavus Wade, 3 pages, List 8.

MEADE, Henry White, Ragland, 1857, appointed temporarily, seeks permanent position, references on file, 5 pages, List 40.

MEADE, Robert Garnsey, Longwood, 1859, for electoral position, 3 pages, List 6.

MEATCHEM, T.H., Ouyen, applied for police force in 1908; refused.  2 pages, List 45.

MEDCALF, Charles, 1860, for Bailiff at County Court, has a reference from Dublin (not on file).  2 pages.

MEGSON, Canora/Canon (?) Melbourne, 1860, seeks another government position in Geelong, 3 pages, List 24.

MERCER, Richard, Sgt of police, Balham, London; for police force, 1913.  4 pages, List 46.

MERIGA, Antonio Giovani, Daylesford, 1857, born Cyprus, speaks 6 languages, for position as interpreter, 3 pages, List 36.

MERMELSTEIN, Isaac, St. Kilda National School, 1858, for interpreter; copy of testimonial gives background.  5 pages, List 4.

MEYERSTEIN, Edward, Melbourne, 1857, for government interpreter, 2 pages, another letter giving more detail, with memorial in support, 6 pages, List 36.

MIDDLEMISS, John, Geelong, 1857, for appointment in emigration service, was born in south of Scotland.  3 pages. List 2.

MIDDLEMISS, John, Geelong, 1860, for employment, is secretary of Geelong hospital, references on file, 7 pages, List 24.

MIDDLETON, Alexander G., North Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; associated with the press, studying at the University, 4 pages, List 4.

MIDDLETON, Herbert, Melbourne, 1857; formerly a Gold Commissioner and prior to that in Royal Artillery, seeks re-employment.  3 pages, List 3.

MIDGLEY, Frederick, Buninyong, 1856, served in 21st Fusiliers for nearly 12 yrs, was chief constable in Launceston for 9 yrs, resigned in 1850.  Police Magistrate Panton forwards to department.  4 pages.

MILEMORE, William Isaac, Brighton, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 3 pages, List 4.

MILLAR, Archibald.  William Westgarth writes on his behalf, 1856, 3 pages, List 4.

MILLER, Robert Clarke, Castlemaine, 1857, head turnkey at gaol there, seeks position as Keeper of Powder Magazine; two references on file.  6 pages, List 3.

MILLER, Robert Clarke, Castlemaine, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine, 4 pages, List 4.

MILLETT, William, St. Arnaud, 1858, formerly a J.P. in Trinidad, seeks paid position as Magistrate, 3 pages, List 6.

MILNE, George M., Ballarat, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 38.

MINAHAN, John C., Sandhurst, 1860, for employment, just out of hospital, 4 pages, pages, List 24.

MINAHAN, John C., New Inglewood, for employment, acquainted with mining, has been a salesman, 7 pages, List 34.

MINCHIN, C.W., Melbourne, 1854, held temporary position as CPS at Creswick, seeks another appointment.  11 pages.

MINZIES, A.R., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, two letters, 5 pages, List 7.

MISKELLY, John, Ballarat, 1857, for Clerk of Court of Mines, reference on file, 4 pages, List 36.

MISKIN, Joseph S., Colac, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 34.

MITCHELL, A.M., Geelong, 1862, a legal clerk, for employment under Real Property Act, 2 letters, 6 pages, List 30.

MITCHELL, Charles E.B., Melbourne, 1857, applies for position as Keeper of Powder Magazine, encloses English references which confirm his employment back to 1830; file also details his previous dismissal for drunkenness.  18 pages,  List 2.

MITCHELL, J. Scott, no address, 1862, brother in law of M.L. King, for employment, 2 pages, List 27.

MITCHELL, R.B., Collingwood, 1857, a son of the late Col. Sir Thomas Mitchell, has finished his education in England – for a clerkship.  3 pages, List 2.

MITCHELL, R.B., Collingwood, 1857, ditto, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 3 pages, List 39.

MOFFATT, William H., Hidemarket, Newry, Co Down Ireland, applied to join police force in 1919; he was in the force there.  21 years.  2 pages, List 51.

MOLESWORTH, Robert, solicitor general, 1856, recommending Henry POOLE for employment under new Electoral Act.

MOLONEY, Sgt E.H., Bangalore, India, applied to join police force in 1912; he was 33 years, married.  3 pages, List 48.

MOLONY, Arthur Knox, no address, 1857, accustomed to a seafaring life, seeks position in water police.  2 pages, List 2.

MONAHAN, W.C., Collingwood, 1853, for position as a draftsman, father had letters of introduction to Redmond Barry, 2 pages, List 15.

MONCKTON, F.O., Melbourne, 1857, has temporary, seeks permanent one, 2 pages, List 38.

MONCKTON, F.O., Back Creek, 1859, in government service, seeks promotion, 3 pages, List 22.

MONCKTON, Frederick O., Melbourne, 1858, for Clerk of the Bench at Heidelberg, 2 pages, List 41.

MONCKTON, Frederick Odell, Back Creek, 1860, in government service, applies for additional appointment, 6 pages, List 19.

MONCKTON, Frederick Odell, Back Creek, 1860, for government employment, 2 pages, List 20.

MONTGOMERY, James, Melbourne, 1858, for Police Magistrate, formerly magistrate at Warrnambool, 3 pages, List 34.

MONTGOMERY, James, Melbourne 1859, seeks position as police magistrate, formerly Crown Solicitor.  Gives background, 3 pages, List 19.

MONTGOMERY, R., Maryborough, 1860, is Clerk of Petty Sessions there, asks promotion, gives government employment history from 1841, 5 pages, List 21.

MONTGOMERY, R., Maryborough, 1860, for Clerk of the Peace, is CPS there, 3 pages, List 25.

MONTGOMERY, Richard, Maryborough, 1860, for Clerk of County Court, reference from F.CALL on file, 4 pages.

MOOLE, [?] Robert, Geelong, 1860, formerly storekeeper at Pentridge, but retrenched, seeks re-employment, 3 pages, List 21.

MOORE, B.H., Melbourne, 1857; is messenger in parliamentary library, seeks a more suitable appointment.  4 pages, List 3.

MOORE, B.H., Melbourne, 1857, for re-employment, 2 pages, List 4.

MOORE, Christopher E., South Norwood, London England, applied to join police force in 1913; was in force there.  3 pages, List 49.

MOORE, John, Pitfield, 1861, for employment as a clerk.  List 28

MOORE, John Jnr., Audit Office, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, reference on file, 3 pages, List 33.

MOORE, Robert, Geelong, 1860, for re-employment, formerly in penal department, reference on file, 3 pages, List 24.

MOORE, Stephen P., Dunolly, 1863, for assistant Clerk of Petty Sessions there, 4 pages, List 35.

MORAN, C., Carlton, applied for the police force in 1913; formerly 1st Class Petty Officer in Imperial Navy.  2 pages, List 50.

MORAN, Thomas J., Melbourne, 1858, for clerkship, worked for a solicitor for 5 years, 2 pages, List 41.

MORAN, Thomas J., Crown Solicitor’s Office, Melbourne, 1859, for a clerkship elsewhere, 2 pages, List 6.

MORAN, Thomas J., Melbourne, 1859, for clerkship in Crown Law Offices, gives employment history, 3 pages, List 8.

MORAN, Thomas J., Melbourne, 1860, for a clerkship, 2 pages, List 23.

MOREY, Ed., Heidelberg, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; is postmaster there.  2 pages, List 4.

MORGAN, J., Melbourne, 1858; currently in Immigration Office, but is going to be retrenched, seeks another appointment, reference on file gives his background, has a wife and family, arrived 1852.  4 pages, List 14.

MORGAN, James, Melbourne, 1858, for Clerk of the Bench, formerly in government service, but retrenched.  2 pages, List 6.

MORISON, Thomas Coutts, Creswick and Melbourne, two letters and printed testimonials, son of Sir. Alex.  18 pages, List 39.

MORONY, W.R., Darlinghurst Sydney, applied for the police force in 1909; had been in South African force, 31 years, married, copies of references on file.  4 pages, List 46.

MORRICE, Robert, Whipstick Diggings, 1857, for Warden on Buckland River or other goldfields.  3 pages, List 3.

MORRIS, H., Gosling Creek, Orange, NSW, asks details of joining police force in 1913; is editor of Farmer & Settler journal. 2 pages, List 50.

MORRISON, A.H., Napier, New Zealand, sought details of joining police force for him and brother in 1911.  3 pages, List 47.

MORROW, Robert, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act.  2 pages, List 4.

MORTON, William, surgeon, Indigo goldfield, for coroner there, testimonials from Ireland and Leeds on file, 7 pages, List 8.

MOSELEY, Alfred, North Melbourne, 1861, for employment at Maryborough, 3 pages, List 32.

MOSTYN, T.W. Melbourne, 1856, acknowledges receipt of letter advising that his name has been placed on list for employment; has a wife and children in a ‘most deplorable condition’.  3 pages, List 2.

MOTTRAM, Bert, Collingwood, 19 years, applied for police force in 1907.  2  pages, List 44.

MOUNT, Corporal E.A., 1st Royal Sussex Regiment, Ambula, India; applied for police force in 1907.  3 pages, List 44.

MULCAHY, Cornelius, North Melbourne, 1858, for bailiff at county court, held position before, 7 pages, List 5.

MULCAHY, Cornelius, North Melbourne, 1859, for position in railways, 2 pages, List 11.

MULLIGAN, J.A., Clerk of Petty Sessions Indigo, 1860, for promotion, reference on file, 8 pages, List 24.

MUNCE, William Radcliff, Melbourne, 1860, for Clerk of Petty Sessions at North Melbourne, 2 pages, List 20.

MUNCE, W.R., North Melbourne, 1860, refers to his previous application, 3 pages, List 21.

MUNDELL, James, South Yarra, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; a resident of sixteen years, 6 pages, List 4.

MURPHY, Denis, North Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, two applications, 5 pages, List 7.

MURPHY, Denis, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger, references on file, including one from Redmond Barry; was a porter at the University, married.  8 pages, List 19.

MURPHY, Denis, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger, has been in government employ for nine years, 2 pages, List 20.

MURPHY, Denis, Melbourne, 1860, two letters, formerly porter at the University, interesting reference on file, 7 pages, List 21.

MURPHY, Maurice Bleaney, Yangery, Warrnambool, 1862, for employment, 3 pages, List 30.

MURPHY, Patrick F., Beechworth, 1857; two letters, for Sub Warden or Crown Bailiff there, 6 pages, List 3.

MURPHY, Washington, Wahgunyah, 1859, for Coroner at Beechworth, previously held position, is an M.D. (Dublin). 4 pages, List 8.

MURRAY, James, Westernport near Berwick, 1861, for Warden of the goldfields, 3 pages, List 26.

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NAGLE, Garrett Flood, Inglewood, 1861, for employment, 3 pages, List 26.

NAGLE, Garrett Flood, Inglewood, 1862, for employment, 3 pages, List 27.

NANTES, Charles, Geelong, 1856, for employment as official director of Geelong & Melb Railway Co.

NASH, James, Melbourne, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, is an attorney, 2 pages, List 17.

NASH, James, Melbourne, 1862, a solicitor, for employment under Real Property Act, 3 pages, List 30.

NASH, W.H., Sandy Creek near Newbridge, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions there, references from locals on file, held similar position interstate.  4 pages, List 18.

NATION, W., Melbourne, 1856, formerly in S.A. government, applies for government position.  4 pages, List 2.

NETHERCOTT, E.G., Beechworth, 1857, recommendation from Claud Fairy for him to be bailiff there, 2 pages, List 39.

NETHERCOTT, E.G., Beechworth, 1860, for promotion, 4 pages, List 25.

NETHERWOOD, John B., Melbourne, 1861, for permanent employment, formerly in government service, references on file, 10 pages, List 32.

NETHERWOOD, J.B., Melbourne, 1861, for re-employment, references on file, 7 pages, List 33.

NEVILLE, Henry Percy, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa, wrote in 1904 seeking a position in police force.  He was born Victoria, parents live in the Wimmera, and formerly in the Vic. Imp. Contingent, now in police force there.  1 page, List 43.

NEWLAND, David, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, references on file, 9 pages, List 7.

NEWLAND, David, Collingwood, 1857, for appointment as clerk in census compilation, 3 pages, List 3.

NEWTON, William P., Prahran, 1857, 5 years in London Post Office, cousin a barrister in Norfolk, 3 pages, List 39.

NICHOLLS, Austin H., Melbourne, 1856, formerly in the post office, seeks re-employment, now 18 months since his discharge; renews application.  6 pages.

NICHOLLS, A.H., Melbourne, 1856, for registrarship of Melbourne University, is a graduate of Dublin University.

NICHOLS, W. Edward, Raglan, 1857, for Clerk of Court of Mines, 3 pages, List 36

NICHOLSON, A., Audit Office Melbourne, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 4 pages, List 6.

NICHOLSON, Alexander, Melbourne, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, has had ‘a college education’, 5 pages, List 6.

NICHOLSON, Alexander, Melbourne, 1858, two letters seeking employment, 24 years, ‘good accountant’, 5 pages, List 40.

NICHOLSON, C.W., Castlemaine, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 3 pages, List 38.

NICHOLSON, James M., Williamstown, 1853, for a surveyor’s position, has worked in the U.S., 3 pages, List 13

NIHIL, Cornelius, Geelong, 1860, for employment, 3 pages, List 21.

NIMMO, Robert, Kyneton, 1859, has sold his gold claim in Ballarat, seeks employment, gives background, 3 pages, List 8.

NIMON, James, Collingwood, 1860, for Crier in County Court, is an ex sergeant of police, references on file, 7 pages, List 20.

NIXON, William, Queenscliff, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 6 pages, List 4.

NOBLETT, George H. Gershon, Prahran, 1856, for messenger at Parliament House; testimonial enclosed.

NOLAN, James B., Melbourne, 1860, for appointment in solicitor general’s office, 3 pages.

NOLAN, James B., Melbourne, 1860, for a clerkship, 5 pages, List 20.

NOLAN, James B., Melbourne, for employment, 3 pages, List 20.

NOLAN, Michael, no address, 1857.  Was in army for nearly fifteen years, then in convict and customs departments, seeks government position, is in delicate health.  3 pages, List 3.

NORCOTT, H., Collingwood, 1857, for doorkeeper at Parliament House, is an old colonist, 3 pages, List 3.

NORCOTT, Henry.  H.W. Wills writes on his behalf in 1857; he is a son of the late Major General and brother of Colonel Norcott of the Rifle Brigade and a relation of Wills.  3 pages, List 3.

NORMAN, George, Melbourne, 1856, for employment as Messenger to Parliament, encloses reference.

NORMOYLE, John J., 1860, seeks promotion, gives background, copies of Irish references on file, 5 pages, List 23

NORRIS, Maurice E., North Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 3 pages, List 7.

NORRIS, William Osborne, Melbourne, 1857, gives family background, was in civil service in Sydney, family arrived in Schomberg which was wrecked, letter from Peter Lalor on file, 10 pages, List 4.

NORRIS, William Osborne, Ballarat, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 3 pages, List 36.

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OAKES, John, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under new Electoral Act.

OAKLEY, Augustus W., St. Arnaud, 1859, for employment, 2 pages, List 22.

OAKLEY, Augustus W., St. Arnaud, 1860, for employment, references on file, 4 pages, List 19.

O’BRIEN, Michael Jnr., Hawkesdale, in 1913 queried why his application to join the police force was struck off.  4 pages, List 50.

O’BRIEN, Patrick, Castlemaine, 1858, for employment, 2 pages, List 37.

O’BRIEN, Patrick, Castlemaine, 1859, for employment, 3 pages, List 8.

O’BRIEN, Phillip, Boorolite, applied to join police force in 1908.  2 pages, List 45.

O’CALLAGHAN, John A., Fournival, Aratula NSW.  Applied for the police force in 1909.  2 pages, List 46.

OCOCK, Richard, Ballarat, two letters, for Chief Clerk, 6 pages, List 38.

O’CONNOR, Anthony, Melbourne, 1857, a solicitor, for deputy Sheriff, 3 pages, List 39.

O’CONNOR, M., Melbourne, wrote in 1919, offering his service during police strike.  He had served in the Qld force until 1918, then in Mercantile Marine service.  List 55.

O’CONNOR, Mortough¸Melbourne, 1857.  Is an old resident, member of Chamber of Commerce.  5 pages, List 3.

O’CONNOR, R., Sandhurst, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; is a member of the local Court, 5 pages, List 4.

O’CONNOR, W.P., Melbourne, 1857, has a reference from the Marquis of Down (not on file), seeks government employment.  3 pages, List 3.

O’DELL, Thomas, Melbourne, 1851.  Lost his position as Landing Waiter due to ‘various acts of misconduct’.  Large file re his attempts to be reinstated or given other employment.

O’DONNELL, Francis, Rushworth, 1857, MRCSE, for public vaccinator there, 2 pages, List 4.

O’DONNELL, James, Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 7 pages, List 4.

O’DONNELL, James, Berringa, applied to join police force in 1914.  11 page, List 52.

O’DONOGHUE, Michael Francis, Kamarooka, applied to join police force in 1916; 30 years, had been in military police.  2 pages, List 43.

OGIER, T.C.H., Ballarat, 1857, for Judge of Court of Mines, 5 pages, List 38.

O’HARA, Henry Lewis, Ballarat, 1862, for Coroner, 2 pages, List 30.

O’HARA, Henry Lewis, Ballarat, 1862, a surgeon, for Coroner at Linton, 2 pages, List 34.

O’KEEFE, Edward, Sandhurst, 1859, for Warden there, has been involved in mining matters, 3 pages, List 8.

OLIVER, Daniel, Buninyong, 1859, has been temporarily employed there, seeks permanent position, 5 pages, List 12.

OLIVER, Daniel, Ballarat, 1862, for promotion, List 28

O’MALLEY, Edmund, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

O’MALLEY, Ed., Melbourne, 1862, for a clerkship, formerly in public service, 3 pages, List 34.

O’MALLEY, John, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, List 7.

O’NEILL, John Campbell, Chiltern, 1860, for employment, 3 pages, List 21.

O’NEILL, Martin, Dublin Metro Police, applied for join police force in 1919.  2 pages, List 51.

O’NEILL, Thomas, Finea J.S., via Granard, Co Cavan, Ireland, applied for police force in 1911; believes conditions would be better.  2 pages, List 48.

ONSLOW, N.H., Melbourne, 1851, for Inspector of Denominational Schools, educated at Rugby under Dr. Arnold and at Oxford University, then studied Law, then travelled in Europe and US and Canada.  Employed by solicitors, Melbourne.

ONSLOW, N.H., Sandhurst, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, Oxford graduate, gives employment history.  2 pages, List 4.

ONSLOW, N.H., Melbourne, 1860, for employment, Oxford graduate, gives background, 4 pages, List 23.

ONSLOW, R.H. [?] Melbourne, 1859, Oxford graduate, copies of references on file, 6 pages, List 17.

O’RAFFERTY, C.P., Melbourne, 1853, surveyor, has worked in India, 4 pages, List 13

ORDE, William B., Collingwood, 1861, for re-employment, 2 pages, List 33.

ORDE, William Beresford, East Collingwood, 1862, for re-employment, reference on file, 6 pages, List 29.

O’REILLY, John, Tallangatta, applied to join police force in 1914, had served in South African war and police force.  2 pages, List 52.

ORR, Charles Henry, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; 2 pages, List 4.

O’SHEE, Edward, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 4 pages, List 4.

OVEREND, John, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger at County Court, gives employment history, married, Irish, 5 pages, List 21.

OXENHAM, William, Ballarat, 1859, for a clerkship (2 letters exactly the same), 4 pages, List 6.

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PADDON, H.J., Ballarat, 1858, for court keeper and crier there, lists previous government employment, 3 pages, List 5.

PALMER, John, 1857, for Bailiff at Dunolly, formerly Poundkeeper there, reference on file, 2 pages, List 36.

PANTON, J.A., Melbourne, 1862, took leave for personal reasons in 1858, seeks re-employment, 5 pages, List 27.

PAPINEAU, John, Sandy Creek, 1860, for employment, has been postmaster there, 2 pages, List 25.

PARKER, Edward, Mount Franklin, 1856, Protector of Aborigines, for Police Magistrate, 4 pages, List 40.

PARKER, Edward T. Sandhurst, 1854, formerly in post office, was dismissed, seeks consideration of his case, 2 pages. List 1.

PARKER, Edward Thos, Melbourne, renews application.  3 pages. List 1.

PARKER, Edward Thomas, Sandhurst.  Writes re salary owing while employed in post office there.  Another letter seeks return of testimonials.  List 1.

PARKER, Samuel, Melbourne, 1861, for sewerage engineer, 3 pages, List 31.

PARKER, Thomas, Smythes Creek, 1857, for clerk’s position, has served H.M. in all parts of the world as a non commissioned officer … married, 37 yrs.  3 pages, List 36.

PARSONS, J.C., Rutherglen, wrote in 1915 seeking admission to the police force; letter damaged.  2 pages, List 55.

PARTRIDGE, James, Bacchus Marsh, 1861, for employment, 2 pages, List 31.

PARTRIDGE, James, Bacchus Marsh, 1861, for Bailiff, 3 pages, 1 torn, List 33.

PATE, Daniel, Richmond, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 4.

PATERSON, Francis, Queenscliff, 1860, two letters, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 4 pages, List 23

PATERSON, Dr. Joseph, Flemington, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; is practising in district, reference on file, 4 pages, List 4.

PATERSON, T.J., Sydney, applied to join police force in 1903, had previously been in NSW force.  2 pages, List 55.

PATTERSON, Alex, Meredith, 1856 for deputy sheriff at Ballarat, encloses testimonial.

PATTERSON, George W., Melbourne, 1861, for vacancy in Prothonotary’s Office, is son of Dr. James, who writes in support, 4 pages, List 31.

PATTERSON, George W., Melbourne, 1862, for promotion, 2 pages, List 27.

PATTERSON, J.A., Port MacDonnell, applied for police force in 1911.  2 pages, List 47.

PATTERSON, Dr. James, Robe St., St. Kilda, 1860, for employment for 21 year old son George, 2 pages, List 25.

PATTISON, J.H. Jnr., Craiglee, Warburton, applied to join police force in 1913.  3 pages, List 50.

PAUL, James S., Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 6 pages, List 4.

PAUL, James Stivens, Geelong, 1856 application for census collector.

PAYNE, Ada, South Melbourne, 1917, for women police, had done store detective work overseas.  2 pages, List 42.

PAYNE, Charles B., superintendent, Collingwood Stockade, applies for Inspector General of Penal Establishment; has served in Royal Navy for 15 years, gives background.  3 pages, List 2.

PAYNE, Charles B., St. Kilda, 1857, a J.P., for magistrate position, 2 pages, List 36.

PAYNE, Charles B., Collingwood Stockade 1857, position about to be abolished, seeks another, gives background, 5 pages, List 39.

PAYNE, Oswald S., Whanganui, Auckland, New Zealand, applied for police force in 1919; ‘a fingerprint student at University of Chicago’.  2 pages, List 51.

PAYNTER, John B., Richmond, 1859, two letters seeking employment as Clerk of Petty Sessions, 6 pages, List 16.

PEARCE, Thomas.  Chief Warder, Richmond Stockade, 1854.  Asks another position as that one is being abolished.  7 pages, List 3.

PEARMAN, Marie, Windsor, wrote in 1913 re the police employing her husband as a Tracker.  3 pages, List 50.

PEARSE, George, Melbourne,1856, Legislative Council messenger, applies for position as housekeeper for Parliament House.

PEARSON, Henry M., Melbourne, 1854, formerly in mounted and native police, seeks to be re-appointed; granted.  4 pages, List 52.

PEARSON, Henry M., Sale, 1858, for Bailiff, reference on file, 3 pages, List 35.

PEARSON, M.T., 1857, for Coroner at Castlemaine, an attorney, uncle Matthew a coroner in Yorkshire, 2 pages, List 39.

PEART, Mr.  John Pasco Fawkner recommends him, 1860, 2 pages, List 21.

PENDLETON, Henry L., Beechworth, 1854.  Appointed a supernumerary cadet in the police force, seeks a promotion.  4 pages, List 3.

PENNEFATHER, D., St. Kilda, 1856, late 40th Regt., for government appointment; two letters.  4 pages, List 2.

PENTLAND, William, Williamstown, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

PENTLAND, William, Williamstown, 1862, for employment, 2 pages, List 26.

PERCEVAL, John Spencer, Melbourne, 1860, for employment; is grandson of former British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval and was in British public service, 4 pages, List 24.

PERKIN, Thomas, Melbourne, 1856, for clerkship; arrived 1852, employed in solicitor’s offices here and in U.K.  3 pages, List 40.

PERMIEN/PERMMIR ? H., Williamstown, 1853, position as a surveyor, has worked in India, 2 pages, List 13

PETERS, H.C., Sandhurst, l860 for Clerk of County Court, 7-8 yrs in govt service, all on goldfields, 3 pages.

PETERS, Hodson C., Heathcote, 1855, seeks position elsewhere as his position in the County Court there has been abolished.  6 pages, List 3.

PETERS, Hodson Clarke, Heathcote, 1855.  Seeks appointment as Clerk of the Bench at Kilmore.  List 53.

PETHERICK, Peter John, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

PETTIFER, G., Sandhurst, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act.  2 pages, List 4.

PETTIT, John H.W., Tarraville, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, references on file, 5 pages, List 7.

PHAIR, John, Melbourne, 1859, for a clerkship, 2 pages, List 18.

PHELPS, R.V., Dunolly, 1861, is an attorney, for Coroner, 2 pages, List 32.

PHILLIPS, Charles, Dandenong, 1858, for coroner there, is a surgeon, 3 pages, List 5.

PHILLIPS, Charles, Dandenong, 1860, for coroner there, 1 page, List 20.

PHILLIPS, Charles H., 1858, currently a teacher at St. Paul’s school, brother James a wine merchant.  4 pages, List 14.

PHILLIPS, John, Ballarat, 1862, for Inspector of Mines, a mining surveyor, 3 pages, List 34.

PHILLIPS, Ph., Buninyong, 1860, for Clerk of Petty Sessions there, attended University in Prussia, 3 pages, List 21.

PHILLIPS, R.H.W., c/- Mr GIBBS, Mayfair, Johannesburg, South Africa, applied to join police force in 1913; has served in two forces, English parents.  2 pages, List 49.

PHILLIPS, Reuben, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand, applied to join police force in 1912, formerly in force there.  3 pages, List 49.

PHILLIPS, Thomas, Fitzroy, 1861, formerly of Clonmore House Co Mayo Ireland, for employment for his three sons, gives background.  4 pages, List 31.

PHILP, Edward J.S., Collingwood, 1856, for employment as night watchman at Parliament House, two letters.

PHILP, James B., Melbourne, 1853, a draftsman, 1 page, List 15.

PHIPPS, William, Omeo, 1861. for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 3 pages, List 33.

PHIPSON, J. Bond, Avoca, 1857, for another appointment, 2 pages, List 4.

PHIPSON, J. Bond, 1857, for re-employment, gives background, explanation as to his dismissal on file, 9 pages, List 36.

PHIPSON, John Bond, 1857, appointed to Avoca, but pay insufficient, begs for proper employment, 2 letters, 5 pages, List 39.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Collingwood, 1858, for work in Master in Equity’s office, 4 pages, List 4.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Collingwood, 1858, employed at Collingwood Observer, seeks Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 40.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Melbourne, 1858, for employment, now editing a suburban newspaper, 5 pages, List 41.

PHIPSON, J. Bond., Melbourne, 1860, for employment, gives employment history in South Australia, 5 pages, List 20.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Melbourne, 1860, for employment or assistance, is destitute, wife and children are starving, gives background, formerly wrote for Argus newspaper, 4 pages, List 25.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Melbourne, 1861, has had temporary employment, now finishing, seeks more work, gives background, 2 letters, 8 pages, List 26.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Melbourne, 1861, has temporary work which will soon cease, seeks permanent employment, gives background, 4 pages, List 31.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Melbourne, 1861, will be gaoled for debt soon, appeals for help, 2 pages, List 33.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Melbourne, 1862, has signed the pledge, seeks employment to ‘save me from this humiliating position’.  4 pages, List 29.

PHIPSON, John Bond, Melbourne, 1862, newspaper article he wrote, and notice to quit premises letter in file, with ‘certain documents belong to JB Phipson’ on front, 3 pages, List 34.

PICK, J.R., Castlemaine, 1857, reference from locals re his being appointed Keeper of Powder Magazine there, 2 pages, List 4.

PICKEN, Charles, Clyde, applied to join police force in 1914.  3 pages, List 51.

PICTON, H.G., Melbourne, 1862, for employment, 2 pages, List 29.

PIERCE, John, North Melbourne, 1857, seeks an interview, is an applicant for the Immigration Commission. 2 pages.  List 2.

PIERCE, John, North Melbourne, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 36.

PIERCE, John, Maryborough, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 22.

PIERCE, Walter Charles, Dunolly, 1860, for Coroner, 3 pages, List 23.

PIERCE, Walter Charles, South Melbourne, 1856, for Coroner, references on file, 8 pages, List 40.

PIGGOTT, Louis J., Melbourne, 1854, for his brother H.C. in post office.  3 pages.

PIGGOTT, Louis John, Melbourne, 1854, seeks a promotion for his brother in the post office.  4 pages.

PIKE, F.A., D. Company, 2nd Gloucester Regiment, Malta, applied to join police force in 1913.  3 pages, List 49.

PILLOW, Hampton, Collingwood, 1860, for Bailiff at County Court, two references on file.

PITT, Richard A., Mountain Creek, 1861, for employment as census collector, 3 pages, List 26.

PITTMAN, Joseph, Brighton, 1854, from 1843-53 supplied stationery etc. to government, disappointed that he was not chosen to head new government section, gives background.  8 pages.

PITTMAN, Joseph, South Yarra, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 3 pages, List 4.

PITTMAN, Joseph, Brighton, 1854, formerly held contract to supply stationery and bookbinding, asks appointment, 4 pages, List 40.

PLAISTED, Thomas, Melbourne, 1860, seeks promotion, 3 pages, List 23.

POGSON, Milward, Castlemaine, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine there.  3 pages, List 3.

POHLMAN, F.R., Beaufort, 1862, one of the oldest magistrates, appointed 1847, seeks Melbourne position, 3 pages, List 27.

POLLOCK, Robert W., Kensington, applied for re-admission to the police force in 1914. 1 page, List 52.

POLMEAR, T., Croxton, applied to rejoin police force in 1914, as ex constables were being called for. 3 pages, List 52.

POOLE, David J., Melbourne, 1856, for government employment; arrived 1852 with brother C.J., who is now in the Crown Lands Office, they bought out letters of introduction to La Trobe.  ‘I have since been home and returned and was lately employed in the Census office’.

POOLE, David J.  Melbourne, 1856, for Powder Magazine Keeper, was a Naval Cadet and Midshipman; renews application 1857.  6 pages.

POOLE, George Herbert, Melbourne 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, references on file, 7 pages, List 40.

POOLE, W.N.  Thomas WARNER of Swanston St., writes that he has been a clerk in his office, 2 pages, List 36.

POPE, David, Dandenong, 1862, for Bailiff, reference on file, 3 pages, List 29.

PORRITT, Edmund G., Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; is a compositor, 2 pages, List 4.

PORTER, Arthur Thomas, Collingwood, 1856, for clerk in Legislative Assembly office.  2 pages. List 2.

PORTER, G. Wallich, East Melbourne, 1862, in colony over twenty years, two letters re employment under Real Property Act, 4 pages, List 30.

PORTER, Kenneth Clyde, Redfern Sydney, applied to join police force in 1915; 24 yrs. 1 page, List 52.

POUNDS, James Baker, Melbourne, 1856, for appointment in public service.

POWELL, Thomas P., Bridge Creek near Mansfield.  Arthur P. HUME, head teacher S.S. 3814 Munro, wrote several letters in his favour re joining the police force in preference to enlistment; his brother was at the front, needed on the farm.  11 pages, List 43.

POWER, George, Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, is rate collector there, 3 pages, List 4.

POWNALL, Thomas T., Castlemaine, 1858, for Bailiff at Maldon, 2 pages, List 35.

PRATT, William G., Beechworth, 1857, asks for employment for un-named brother, 2 pages, List 38.

PRENTICE, William, Richmond, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, married, 3 pages, List 7.

PRESHAW, W.F., Castlemaine, 1857, forwards letter from John ROGERS, for position as registrar of horses.  5 pages, List 2.

PRESHAW, William Fisher, Castlemaine.  Applies for position of Assistant Colonial Surgeon and Coroner, 1853.  List 53.

PRICE, Alfred, Castlemaine, 1861, for Clerk of Petty Sessions at Newstead, 2 pages, List 33.

PRICE, George Augustus, Melbourne, for clerkship, 2 letters, one damaged, 8 pages, List 36.

PRICE, George Augustus, Melbourne, 1857m, for Bailiff, 1 page, List 39.

PRICE, John, Collingwood, 1859, for position for himself and wife as messenger and office keeper at Master in Equity department.  2 pages, List 11.

PRIDHAM, Charles, Maldon, 1854, for P.M. at Avoca, member of the English Bar.  2 pages.

PRIDHAM, Charles, Melbourne, 1858, for position in Gippsland, 1 page, List 41.

PRIDHAM, Robert, Heidelberg, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 3 pages, List 4.

PRITCHARD, William B., Ballarat, 1858, for court keeper and crier there, references on file, 6 pages, List 5.

PRITCHARD, William Breedham, Ballarat, 1859, for Court Keeper at Ararat, reference on file, 5 pages, List 11.

PROBST, D.M., Melbourne, 1856, formerly worked in Gold Fields office, seeks re-appointment, 2 pages, List 4.

PROBST, D.M.R., Collingwood, 1859, for messenger to the Master in Equity, 4 pages, List 8.

PROBST, D.R., 1860, for employment, 6 pages, List 21.

PROBERT, Thomas Henry, Melbourne, 1854.  Applies for position as Clerk of Petty Sessions at Wedderburn; he is on the roll of Attornies in England.  6 pages, List 3.

PROPHET, D., Collingwood, 1857, business card on file, formerly solicitor Inverness Scotland, married, two children, 45 years etc., 6 pages, List 4.

PROPHET, D., Melbourne, 1857, complains his reference not returned, 2 pages, List 38.

PROPHET, D., Melbourne, 1857, formerly a solicitor in Scotland, experienced account, gives background, 3 pages, List 39.

PROPHET, D.  Town Clerk, St. Kilda, 1858, for government employment, 4 pages, List 41.

PROPHET, D., Melbourne, 1859, solicitor from Scotland, seeks employment, 3 pages, List 18.

PROPHET, D., Melbourne, 1860, for employment, 3 pages, List 21.

PROPHET, D., South Yarra, 1861, for employment, 3 pages, List 33.

PROPHET, D., Brighton, 1862, recently appointed town clerk there, but prefers government employment, 2 pages, List 30.

PROUDLOVE, John, Gunner, 98th Battery, R.F.A., Nasirabad, India; applied to join police force in 1913.  3 pages, List 50.

PRYCE, Robert Septimus, Westbury, Tasmania, 1857; formerly chief clerk in convict department at Launceston, encloses references, seeks government employment.  10 pages, List 3.

PURCELL, Charles P., Melbourne, 1862, solicitor, for employment under Real Property Act, 3 pages, List 30.

PURCELL, Philip, Geelong, 1861, for employment, 3 pages, List 28

PURCELL, Phillip, South Brighton, 1862, for labouring/gardening work, 3 pages, List 34.

PURVES, Andrew William, Constable, Palmerston, New Zealand, applied to join police force in 1913.  2 pages, List 49.

PYE, William Robinson, South Melbourne, 1859, for employment, 2 pages, List 9.

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QUAIN, Frederick, Melbourne, 1859, has had 6-7 years in colony, seeks employment, 2 pages, List 6.

QUIN, John P., North Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, an attorney, references on file, 12 pages, List 7.

QUIN, John P., North Melbourne, 1858, for clerkship in attorney general’s department, copies of references on file, 5 pages; further application, is an attorney from Co. Kilkenny, 2 pages, List 4.

QUIN, John P., Brunswick, 1859, is an attorney, for employment, 3 pages, List 17.

QUIN, John P., Brunswick, 1860, renews application for employment, 3 pages, List 20.

QUINAN, Richard,  Geelong, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions at Colac, 2 pages, List 36.

QUINAN, Richard, Steiglitz, 1858, for clerkship in County Court at Geelong, 2 pages, List 5.

QUINAN, Richard, 1860, recommended by Geelong police magistrate, 3 pages, List 24.

QUINN, James, Melbourne, 1854, late Clerk of Works Portland, seeks another appointment. 3 pages.

QUIRK, John C., no address, 1859, for police force, 2 pages, List 8.

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RAAMSDONK, T.N., 26 years, applied for Victoria police in 1914; has been living in the Straits Settlement, has degree from Amsterdam University, gives background.  2 pages, List 43.

RADCLIFFE, Henry H., Inglewood, 1860, for coroner there; formerly Hon. Surgeon at Liverpool Dispensaries etc.,4 pages of printed testimonials on file.  6 pages.

RADCLIFFE, H.H., Back Creek, 1860, for coroner; gives background, printed testimonials on file, 6 pages, List 19.

RADFORD, Caleb, Casterton, 1858, for position as coroner there, 2 pages, List 5.

RADFORD, Caleb, Casterton, 1858, for coroner there, memorial from residents, 12 pages, List 5.

RANKIN, Dr.  Robert Gillespie of Buninyong nominates him as Coroner in 1862, 4 pages, List 27.

RANKIN, A.T., R.I.C. Depot, Dublin Ireland, applied for the police force in 1912; he was 30 years, unmarried.  3 pages, List 49.

RAPKINS, William, late of Australian Navy, recommended for police force by R.F. TOUTCHER in 1917.  3 pages, List 43.

RAVEN, Charles H., St. Arnaud, 1860, for a clerkship, 2 pages, List 19.

REA, Thomas, Duneed, 1857, dismissed from position as postmaster and registrar of births and deaths, seeks reinstatement.  7 pages, List 2.

READ, William, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, is in government service, 3 pages, List 7.

REED, Frederick Daniel, Ballarat, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, father was an excise officer, uncle in police force in England, 4 pages, List 39.

REFORD, Frederick A., Melbourne, 1854, was in 7th Regiment, briefly in police force, seeks another appointment.  5 pages.

REGENT, Clarence, George Town V.D.L.,1856, for appointment as superintendent of light house on King Island.

REID, James, South Yarra, 1858, formerly in Audit department, resigned due to ill health; seeks another appointment, 4 pages, List 15.

REID, James.  William Hull writes on his behalf from Richmond in 1858 recently arrived from London, 2 pages, List 40.

REID, William F.  Nth Melbourne, 1857.  Has just discharged the duties of Sub-Enumerator to the Census Commission, seeks further employment.  3 pages.

REID, William Fergusson, North Melbourne, 1857, formerly chairman of the City Surveyor’s Office, but that position has been abolished, now seeks government employment.  2 pages, List 2.

REUSS, Ferdinand H., Melbourne, 1853, surveyor/engineer, copies of testimonials on file, 4 pages, List 13

RICHARDS, George, Carisbrook, 1860, is bailiff there, but low fees mean his salary is insufficient, 4 pages, List 21.

RICHARDS, Thomas, Sandridge, 1860, for a clerkship, formerly in census department, several letters, 12 pages, List 24.

RICHARDS, Thomas, Sandridge, 1860, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, formerly in public service, 3 pages, List 25.

RICHARDS, Thomas, Sandridge, 1861, two letters re re-employment, was on census staff, 7 pages, List 33.

RICHARDS, Thomas, Melbourne, 1861, for re-employment, was on census staff, 4 pages, List 33.

RICHARDSON, Andrew, Geelong, 1852; W. Westgarth writs on his behalf, is from Edinburgh, 2 pages, List 13

RICHARDSON, George, Brunswick, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 4 pages, List 7.

RICHARDSON, George, Brunswick, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 39.

RICHES, John, Chief Officer, Brig Pacifies, 1854, seeks appointment as a pilot.  5 pages,  List 3.

RICHEY & MARSHALL, newsagents, Chinamans, Maryborough, 1857.  Offer themselves as census enumerators.  2 pages, List 2.

RICKARDS, P.O. [Prideaux Owen], Melbourne, 1860, for a clerkship, 2 pages, List 25.

RICKARDS, Samuel, Melbourne, 1854, has been unemployed for 12 months, has lost 2 children; his grandfather was John Gisborne, known to Mr. Childers.  2 pages.

RICKETTS, W. Vincent, Barrabool Hills, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 3 pages, List 4.

RIGBY, G. Owen, Northcote, 1857, for Coroner at Gisborne, 2 pages, List 39.

RING, Richard, late Captain 60th Regiment, 1856, wishes to obtain employment for Robert BERRY, ‘late clerk of Messrs Adamson Finley & Co.,’ who have failed.  Ring lists his own relatives and their military connections.

RING, Richard, Collingwood, 1856, formerly in army, 2 pages, List 40.

RING, Richard Babington, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, formerly in government employ, 3 pages, List 7.

RING, Richard Babington, Melbourne, 1860, for employment, reference on file, 5 pages, List 24.

RING, Richard York, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; late Captain 60th Regiment, 5 pages, List 4.

RING, Richard York, Melbourne, 1858, for employment ‘has seen better days’ copies of references on file, Irish, voted Freeman of the City of Dublin in 1822.  4 pages, List 40.

RIVERS, G., North Melbourne, 1857, formerly a chief steward, for employment as manager of refreshment rooms at Parliament House, 2 pages, List 4.

RIX, Thomas, Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 3 pages, List 4.

ROACH, James, Melbourne, 1857, previously in government service in NSW, one of the oldest colonists, encloses copies of various references.  6 pages. List 2.

ROACH, John, Melbourne, 1857, for appointment in convict department, has previously been employed in government.  2 pages. List 2.

ROACH, John, Melbourne, 1858, one one of the oldest residents in the Colony, has served in public service in other colonies, 3 pages, List 40.

ROBERTS, A., Melbourne, 1858, for a clerkship, has been in Adelaide, 2 pages, List 14.

ROBERTS, C.F., Princes Park, Liverpool England; applied for police force in 1911, 27 years, in force there.  2 pages, List 48.

ROBERTS, Charles W. South Melbourne, 1856. For employment under new Electoral Act. Formerly employed as chief officer of Laelia surveying cutter.

ROBERTS, F., North Park, Cardiff, North Wales, applied for police force in 1908; 18 years, working for Tea Company there.  3 pages, List 47.

ROBERTS, George Frederick, Glenhuntly, 37 years, wrote in 1918 offering his services for special occasions.  Copy of references on file.  3 pages, List 56.

ROBERTS, Henry Hill, County Court Geelong, 1860, for Clerk of County Court, encloses references 5 pages.

ROBERTS, Henry Hill, Geelong, 1860, for promotion, 2 pages, List 24.

ROBERTS, Henry Hill, Geelong, 1860, for Portland position, reference on file, 3 pages, List 25.

ROBERTS, John S., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

ROBERTS, R.A. Melbourne, 1856, for employment under new Electoral Act, testimonial enclosed.

ROBERTSON, Archibald M., Melbourne, 1856, application for employment, served in colonial treasury office, in 1849/50.

ROBERTSON, Charles Grant, St. Kilda, 1863, resigned from government service because of ill-health but now ‘completely renovated’ and seeks re-employment.  2 pages, List 35.

ROBERTSON, Francis, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under new Electoral Act.

ROBERTSON, James, Melbourne, 1860, clerk in county court Geelong, recommendation from Judge WRIXON on file, 10 pages.

ROBERTSON, James, Melbourne, 1860, for promotion, 2 pages, List 23.

ROBERTSON, James, Melbourne, 1860, for promotion, served in NSW government, references on file, 6 pages, List 24.

ROBERTSON, James, St. Kilda, 1862, for promotion, is Clerk of Petty Sessions there, reference on file, 4 pages, List 27.

ROBERTSON, Norman Harold, gardener, recently married, applied for police force in 1912.  He was born in Eastwood South Australia.  Gives employment history.  4 pages, List 49.

ROBERTSON, Thomas, Melbourne, 1857; for appointment as Marine Inspector of Steam Vessels, has commanded Steamers in England and elsewhere for ten years.  2 pages, List 3.

ROBERTSON, William, Fairhaven, Mallacoota, applied to join police force in 1913; served in Renfrewshire police force, lists qualifications, is married with one child.  3 pages, List 49.

ROBINSON, Blakiston, Melbourne, 1859, for clerkship, 3 pages, List 11.

ROBINSON, James G., Cape Schank, for Collector of Customs there, 3 pages, List 14.

ROBINSON, Matthew, Bothwell Tasmania, 1862, recommends William E. DAVIDSON for employment, a relative in Victoria.

ROBINSON, Moses, North Melbourne, 1860, for messenger’s position, 3 pages, List 19.

ROBINSON, Robert, Castlemaine, 1856, for Coroner, is a surgeon, 2 pages, List 40.

ROBINSON, William, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under new Electoral Act; ‘having been connected with Registration Societies for the last fifteen years’.

ROBINSON, William, Melbourne, 1857, for appointment in Chief Secretary’s Department, has been secretary to Societies in England.  2 pages, List 3.

ROCHE, Joseph N., Melbourne, 1853, is a surveyor, has worked in England, 3 pages, List 13

ROCHFORT, Singleton, Melbourne, 1858, has been at the New Zealand Bar, 2 pages, List 37.

ROCHFORT, Singleton, Melbourne, 1861, for employment, 3 pages, List 25

ROGERS, John, Castlemaine, 1857, was a practising Proctor in Ireland, reference on file, 4 pages, List 36.

ROGERS, J.W., Melbourne, 1857, called to the Bar 1846, gives background, for Judge of Court of Mines, 5 pages, List 38.

ROGERS, Percy, Ngatunnia[?] New Zealand, applied to join police force in 1911.  2 pages, List 48.

ROLPH, Robert Henry, Sydney, applied for police force in 1908, 28 years, has been in NSW force.  2 pages, List 45.

RONALDSON, Daniel, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 2 pages, List 4.

RONAYNE, David, Collingwood, 1856, for messenger at Parliament House, 4 pages.  List 2.

ROSE, Frederick G., Amherst, 1861, for Coroner, 4 pages, List 26.

ROSS, Andrew, Kangaroo Ground, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; is deputy registrar, reference on file, 3 pages, List 4.

ROSS, David Hume, Melbourne, 1857, is the last male descendant of historian David Hume, gives family and employment history.  6 pages, List 3.

ROSS, David Hume, Melbourne, 1858, for any government position, old naval officer, gives genealogy.  3 pages, List 5.

ROSS, David Hume, Head Master, St. Patrick’s school, reference on file, for employment, 3 pages.  Further letter, 2 pages, List 34

ROSS, David Hume, Melbourne, 1858, gives personal and employment background, disowned by family upon conversion to Catholicism etc., 5 pages, List 35.

ROSS, David Hume, Chilwell, Geelong, 1857, for employment, gives background, 4 pages, List 36

ROSS, Richard Thomas, Fitzroy, applied for join police force in 1919; 57 years, married, ex Tasmanian police.  3 pages, List 51.

ROWAN, Joseph, Melbourne, 1858, for Clerk of court of Mines at Ballarat, 2 pages, List 34

ROWAN, Joseph, Melbourne, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 37.

ROWAN, Joseph, Melbourne, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, has held similar positions, 3 pages, List 6.

ROWELL, Richard, Melbourne, 1858, principal clerk to Mr. Piggott of the Equity Bar, London for over 20 years, details activities, 2 pages, List 41.

RUCK, Henry, Sandridge, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; formerly in government employ, reference on file, 3 pages, List 4.

RUDD, A.H., Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

RUDD, A.H., St. Kilda, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine at Castlemaine, has a wife and large family, letter in support from Geelong employer.  4 pages, List 2.

RUDD, A.H., St. Kilda, 1857, for Keeper of the Powder Magazine at Castlemaine.  4 pages,  List 2.

RUDD, A.H., St. Kilda, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions at Dunolly, 1 page, List 39.

RUDD, A.H.  Melbourne, 1858, reference from someone with illegible signature, 1 page, List 40.

RUNIGER, T. Wilkinson, Melbourne, 1853, applies for position as surveyor, lists work experience, 24pages, List 13.

RUSCHIN, Les, Kew, returned soldier, applied for detective position in police force in 1917.  5 pages, List 42.

RUSHWORTH, Henry, 1858, a clerk in the penal department; reductions mean he will be dismissed, seeks another appointment, 3 pages, List 5.

RUSHWORTH, Henry, Melbourne, 1862, in service, seeks higher position, reference on file, 10 pages, List 26.

RUSSELL, Charles J.W., Bendigo, 1853; arrived as engineer to a gold mining company, has 22 years experience as a surveyor, 2 pages, List 15.

RUTHERFORD, Frederick, Melbourne, 1862, for a clerkship, 2 pages, List 26.

RUTTER, G., Melbourne, 1861, for employment, is a solicitor, 2 pages, List 25.

RUTTER, G.O., Melbourne, solicitor, l860, for Clerk of County Court, gives qualifications, 3 pages.

RUTTER, George O., Melbourne, 1857, for employment, 1 page, List 39.

RYAN, Alfred, New police barracks, Adelaide, wrote in 1918; had been head tracker there for over five years but had resigned over poor wages; sought similar position in Victorian force.  6 pages, List 42.

RYAN, John S., North Melbourne, 1857, married, for government employment.  Two letters, 6 pages, List 3.

RYAN, P., Lake Bank, Koroit, applied for police force in 1915.  29 years.  2 pages, List 44.

RYAN, Thomas, Melbourne, 1856, for messenger at Parliament House; is a discharged musician from 1st Batt. Of 60th Rifles, was at Woolwich in 1840.  3 pages.

RYAN, Thomas John, Kilmore, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 7 pages, List 4.

RYCE, James, Ballarat, 1857, for census collector there.  2 pages, List 2.

RYLAND, D.B., Chewton, 1861, is Town Clerk there, seeks government employment, 2 pages, List 30.

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ST. CLAIR, George, Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, formerly Chief Constable at Benalla, 2 pages, List 7.

SABINE, J., Tarrangower Diggings, 1854.  An M.D., he applies for position as Corner there.  5 pages, List 3.

SADLER, Richard, Buninyong, 1857, for government employment, is known to the O’Shannassy family.  3 pages, List 2.

SAENGER, Louis, Smythesdale, 1859, for Coroner, 2 pages, List 12.

SAENGER, Louis, MD, Smythesdale, 1859, renews application for Coroner, 2 pages, another letter, 2 pages, List 22.

SALOMO, John, Maryborough, 1861, for employment, reference on file, 2 pages, List 32.

SALTER, Charles, Geelong, 1857, for appointment for his 18 year old son.  2 pages, List 2.

SAMUEL, S.J., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; gives background, 3 pages, List 4.

SANDERSON, John, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; 3 pages, List 4.

SANDERSON, Robert E., Buffalo River via Myrtleford.  Applied to join police force in 1915.  1 page, List 55.

SANDFORD, Edward, Melbourne, 1862, for employment under Real Property Act, 2 pages, List 30.

SANDFORD, W.M., Renmark, South Australia, applied to join police force in 1915.  1 page, List 55.

SARGANT, W., Calival via Mitiamo, applied to join police force in 1914.  1 page, List 52.

SARGENT, John Thomas, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 4 pages, List 4.

SARGENT, P.S., Melbourne, 1859, for bailiff’s position at Benalla, 3 pages, List 16.

SARGOOD, F.J., Melbourne, 1856, letter in support of William BALLINGALL, ‘he has been unsuccessful in agricultural pursuits’, seeking position as messenger.  6 pages, List 2.

SAUNDERS, Francis Alexander, Hamilton, 1859, for Bailiff there, references on file, gives background, 9 pages, List 18.

SAVAGE, Robert, Melbourne, for employment, reference from Charles Wedge who has known him for more than 15 years, 3 pages, List 37.

SAVAGE, Robert, Melbourne, 1856, for re-employment in service, 2 pages, List 39.

SCARFF, Ben, Melbourne, applied for police force in 1919.  2 pages, List 51.

SCARLETT, John, Stanley, 1860, for employment as promoter of colony in U.K., 3 pages, pages, List 24.

SCHMIDT, R.W., Dunolly, 1856, for vaccinator and deputy registrar of births.  3 pages, List 2.

SCHMIDT, Richard William, Sandy Creek, 1859, for Coroner, petition in support from locals, 7 pages, List 17.

SCHOFIELD, Andrew, Queenscliff, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions there, 2 pages, List 36.

SCHOFIELD, Andrew, Melbourne, 1862, a solicitor in practice since 1854, seeks employment, 2 pages, List 27.

SCOTCHMER, William Miller, Collingwood, 1856. For employment under new Electoral Act.

SCOTT, James Robert, Melbourne, 1860, for a clerkship, formerly in British army, fought in Crimea War.  3 pages, List 23

SCOTT, Richard, Melbourne, 1856.  For employment under new Electoral Act.  Had a reference from the Governor of Adelaide.

SCOTT, Robert, formerly of P.O. Ballarat, 1856; applies for employment as Keeper of the Powder Magazine there.

SCONCE, Clement, Melbourne 1857, for Coroner, held government position but was retrenched, 2 pages, List 40.

SCRIVEN, H., Fort Rouge, Winnipeg, USA, applied to join police force in 1912.  3 pages, List 49.

SCRIVENER, Francis E., Melbourne, 1856; seeks government situation.  3 pages, List 2.

SCRIVENOR, Frances E., Melbourne, 1857, for employment, has been in a legal office, 4 pages, List 36.

SCRIVENOR, Francis Edward, Melbourne, 1862, for employment, 3 pages, List 34.

SCRIVENOR, Francis E., Collingwood, 1859; for clerical position, 3 pages, List 6.

SCRIVENOR, Francis E., Melbourne, 1858, gives detail of previous employment, 4 pages, List 41.

SEAMONS, W.A., Tatura, applied to join police force in 1914.  1 page, List 52.

SEARLE, Henry, Nth Melbourne, 1860, for position in Insolvent Court, formerly in service of Judge Redmond Barry, 2 pages.

SEARLE, Henry, North Melbourne, 1862, for messenger’s position, old servant of Sir R. Barry, 2 pages, List 27.

SEDDON, Arthur, Melbourne, 1862, for employment under Real Property Act, 2 pages, List 30.

SELBY, James, Hepburn, 1859, for Coroner, petition from residents in support, copy of newspaper item, printed testimonials on file, 17 pages, List 10.

SELBY, James, Hepburn, 1860, for Coroner, 3 pages, List 23

SELL, John, Windsor, 1859, for position in courts, 3 pages, List 6.

SELLARS, James, South Melbourne, 1913, for detective force; 35 years.  3 pages, List 50.

SELWOOD, Alfred, Melbourne, 1851, for Messenger at the Flagstaff, held position for nearly 7 yrs, until position not required.  Has heard a vacancy is likely to occur.  ‘This man’s unfortunate appearance is enough to incapacitate him for the employment’.

SEWELL, William, Ballarat, 1857, seeks promotion, is in Sub Treasury.  3 pages, List 3.

SEXTON, John R., Oddla-wira, South Australia, applied to join police force in 1912; 29 years.  4 pages, List 49.

SHANAHAN, C.J., Shepparton, wrote in 1918 seeking to join police force; 18 years, both father (J.) and grandfather were members.  2 pages, List 55.

SHARP, Joseph, Cardigan St., 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

SHARPE, George S., Buchan, 1858.  For Clerk of the Bench, is a long time resident in area, reference on file, 4 pages, List 35.

SHARPE, George S., Lucknow, 1860.  For Clerk of Petty Sessions at Mitchell River; five page memorial from local residents re establishing a court there is also on file.  8 pages, List 22.

SHARPE, V., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, gives employment history, 11 pages, List 4.

SHAW, Henry, Sandhurst, 1860, for a clerkship, 2 pages, List 20.

SHAW, L. Joseph, Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, is a surveyor and civil engineer, reference from brother on file, 3 pages, List 7.

SHAW, W., Eden, Two Fold Bay, 1860, for appointment as Commissioner for taking Affidavits, is starting a newspaper there.  2 pages, List 22.

SHEAHAN, Edward, Melbourne, 1853, is a surveyor, 2 pages, List 15.

SHEE, E.O,.  Prothonotary’s Office, 1860, applies for any position in County Court, gives current salary.  3 pages.

SHEE, E.O., Melbourne, 1862, for promotion, 3 pages, List 27.

SHEE, E.O., Melbourne, 1862, for promotion, reference on file, 7 pages, List 29.

SHEE, Edward O., Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 4 pages, List 4.

SHEE, Edward O., Melbourne, for promotion, reference on file, 8 pages, List 29.

SHEE, Edward Ohe, Melbourne, 1858, for a permanent position in Master in Equity’s office, 4 pages, List 4.

SHEE, Edward Ohe, Melbourne, 1860; seeks promotion, List 19.

SHEE, Edward Ohe, Melbourne, 1860, for promotion, 3 pages, List 23.

SHEE, Edward O., Melbourne 1861, for Clerk of Petty Sessions Emerald Hill, 4 pages, List 33.

SHEE, Edward Ohe, Melbourne, 1862, for Clerk of Petty Sessions Brighton, 4 pages, List 26.

SHEPHERD, Edwin Perkins, 1857.  For employment, numerous references and a petition in support on file, 21 pages, List 36

SHEPPARD, George P., Melbourne, 1853, is a pension of the H.E.I.C., gives background, 2 pages, List 15.

SHEPPERD, Richard William, Castlemaine, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 6 pages, List 4.

SHERIDAN, Robert.  Bacchus Marsh, 1856, for Inspector under the Scab Act, 3 pages, List 40.

SHERLOCK, – Mrs.  1856.  Letter in support of her application for housekeeper at Parliament House from William H. Buckley.  2 pages, List 2.

SHERWIN, George, Plenty, 1856, for Police Magistrate, 3 pages, List 40.

SHERLOCK, Charles E., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; 3 pages, List 4.

SHERRIN, Daniel, Geelong, 1857, has had legal experience, 2 letters, 4 pages, List 39.

SHIMMIN, Phillip, 1858.  Formerly in Sheriff’s office at Castlemaine, forced to resign when became insolvent, seeks another position.  5 pages, List 5.

SHOVELBOTTOM, George, 1858, recommended for Curator of Intestate Estates, 2 pages, List 41.

SIEVWRIGHT, Marcus, Melbourne, 1857, for Crown Solicitor, 6 pages, List 39.

SIEVWRIGHT, Marcus, Melbourne, 1862, for employment under Real Property Act, 3 pages, List 30.

SILVERMAN, James, Melbourne, 1857, MD, born Russia, gives background, wife has left him, he is destitute, seeks appointment, 4 pages, List 4.

SILVESTER, H.W., Melbourne, 1857; for government employment, encloses references from England.  4 pages, List 3.

SILVESTER, John, Melbourne, 1856, Sunday School teacher, known to Dean of Melbourne, “lost dear wife last August”, out of work, badly off, seeks employment, 2 pages, List 40.

SILVESTER, J., Sydney, 1912, single, 29 years, applied for police force.  3 pages, List 48.

SIMMONDS, John, Brighton, 1857; is Deputy Registrar of Births and Deaths there, seeks appointment as Registrar of Electoral Roll.  2 pages, List 3.

SIMPSON, C., recently arrived from Sydney, formerly in Cape Town police and Garrison Military Police in Sydney; sought employment in Victorian force in 1918.  2 pages, List 42.

SIMPSON, John, Melbourne, 1857, for clerkship, was in ‘a lawyer’s office in the Old Country’, in colony 9 months, 2 pages, List 36.

SINCLAIR, Peter, Collingwood, 1858, has a wife and family to support, brother John a contractor in Melbourne, 2 pages, List 40.

SINGLETON, E., Queenscliff, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions there, 2 pages, List 36.

SINGLETON, Edward, Queenscliff, 1860, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, reference on file, 14 pages, List 23

SINGLETON, Richard, Melbourne, 1861, for employment, acquainted with Sir Wm Stawell and Hugh Glass, 4 pages, List 26.

SINGLETON, T.A., Kilmore, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; father is Rev William, 3 pages, List 4.

SING SONG, Charles, Daylesford, 1861, Chinese, for interpreter position, has served previously.  3 pages, List 32.

SKEELES/SHEELES, Richard Henry, 1855.  Rev James Darling, Nth Melbourne, recommends him ‘a youth of respectable parents’, 2 pages, List 40.

SKELLETT, William Pickering, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger’s position, 2 pages, List 19.

SLATER, Joseph, Johannesburg South Africa, in 1903 asked for a refer from his time in Vic. police.  2 pages, List 55.

SLATTERY, John, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, references on file, held similar position interstate, 5 pages, List 7.

SLOAN, Robert E., Melbourne, 1856, civil engineer and architect, Irish, references on file, 3 pages, List 40.

SMALL, J.W., Melbourne, 1861, for vacancy in Prothonotary’s Office, List 31.

SMALPAGE, Mordaunt, Carlsruhe, 1856, applies to become second in command of the Water Police, 1 page, List 40.

SMITH, Charles, Prahran, 1859, for position as Clerk of Petty Sessions, is editor of local paper, 5 pages, List 16.

SMITH, Edmund, Warrnambool, 1862, for employment for his two sons Spencer and Sydney, reference from clergyman on file, 5 pages, List 34.

SMITH, Edward Herbert, Prahran, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; 2 pages, List 4.

SMITH, Henry J., Mt. Ararat, 1858, for clerk of the Court of Mines ‘was for some time connected with the law in England (although not a practitioner) ‘ can produce reference from Kidderminster M.P.  2 pages, List 41.

SMITH, John, Melbourne, 1857, for accountant in office of chief commissioner of police; gives employment history, now in Post Office.  3 pages, List 2.

SMITH, John, Police Station, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony, wrote in 1912 re his 24 year old brother who is in the force in Glasgow but wants to better himself.  He was born at Stornaway, Scotland.  2 pages, List 49.

SMITH, John Taylor, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 4 pages, List 7.

SMITH, Joseph, Collingwood, 1853, for Inspector of Roads, late of Kendal England, 2 pages, List 15.

SMITH, Malcolm H., superintendent of Hulk Sacramento, applies for Inspector General of Penal Establishment; gives background.  4 pages, List 2.

SMITH, Richard, Melbourne, 1862, seeks re-employment in service, 2 pages, List 28.

SMITH, Richard J., Noarth Melbourne, for employment, 2 pages, List 32.

SMITH, Ronald O.E., Richmond, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

SMITH, Thomas M., Snake Valley, 1861, formerly in police force, previously applied for Bailiff, has had no response.  2 pages, List 32.

SMITH, Thomas R., Shepparton, applied for position as valuator in 1891, references on file, 6 pages, List 42.

SMITH, William H., Emerald Hill, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; 2 pages, List 4.

SMYTH, George, Castlemaine, 1857, arrived from NSW in 1852, attorney, for employment, 5 pages, List 38.

SNAPE, T.W., 1856, refers to “accompanying memorial subscribed by some kindly friends in the Prothonotary’s Office (not on file).  Is in a ‘precarious position’, 1 page, List 40.

SNELL, John, Albury NSW, 1856, for appointment in public service, was schoolmaster on board Pekin which arrived 1853 Hobson’s Bay; copies of English testimonials on file.

SOADY, J.K., Castlemaine, 1859, for clerkship, 6 pages, some damaged, List 8.

SOLOMANO, F.J., Caralulup, applied to join police force in 1916.  2 pages, List 43.

SORELL, N., Melbourne, 1856, for appointment as assistant clerk in Parliament House, has been in Surveyor General’s office for over three years, and previously in Tasmania.

SOUTH, Frank Chas., Melbourne, 1857, for clerk, 2 pages, List 39.

SOUTHEE, Richard, Maryborough, 1860, for Coroner, 3 pages, List 23.

SOUTHEE, Richard, Maryborough, 1862, for Coroner, 3 pages, List 30.

SPICER, Frederick, St. Kilda, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

SPRING, F.  Wiliamstown,1856.  Formerly worked for Baring Bros in London, afterwards Post master at Hong Kong, gives employment background, has been in colony 3 yrs.  3 pages.

SQUIRE, William, Lieut. R.N., Collingwood, 1854, was in charge of quarantine ship Lysander, seeks to be retained as Superintendent of her as a Penal Hulk, or another appointment.  Series of letters. 37 pages.

STACEY, F.W., Castlemaine, 1857, formerly in H.M.’s service, for Keeper of Powder Magazine there, 3 pages, List 4.

STARKIE, John, Aitken’s Gap, 1856, has been dismissed from his situation as superintendent of the Shelter Sheds there, complains of committee’s actions; details of case on file.  11 pages, List 2.

STARLING, D.P., Pentridge, 1857; for Registrar of Electoral Roll there.  2 pages, List 3.

STEELE, John, Windsor, 1856, for appointment as pound inspector.

STEELE, John, Kangaroo Flat, formerly St. Kilda, 1859, for assistant police magistrate, 2 pages, List 22.

STEIGENBERGER, Frederick, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

STEPHEN,  Elmslie, Customs House, 1856, for assistant clerk in Legislative Council or Assembly; formerly in govt service in NZ, then with cousin Sir Alfred Stephen; father Sir Geo Stephen writes letter of support, giving his background.  7 pages, List 2.

STEPHEN, Sir George, 1858, for position as Judge in Insolvency Court, 3 pages, List 5.

STEPHEN, Harold W.H., Kew, 1860, for employment is son of George M. Stephen, 2 pages, List 19.

STEPHEN, James, clerk County Court Geelong, 1860,  J. Carre Riddell urges his appointment as Clerk of County Court.  Stephen writes that he has been 14 years in government service, replies to criticism by Audit committee.  10 pages.

STEPHEN, Samuel, Amherst, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 12.

STEPHENS, Frederick, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; is valuator for city council, 2 pages, List 4.

STEPHENS, James, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; has been in the land business for some years, 4 pages, List 4.

STEPHENS, Stephen, Emerald Hill, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 3 pages, List 4.

STEPHENS, Thomas, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

STEVENS, John, Gympie Qld., wrote in 1911 re joining police force; 33 years, was in Hastings England police force.  3 pages, List 47.

STEVENS, T., Iver Bucks, England, 22 years, applied to join police force in 1912.  3 pages, List 48.

STEWART, Andrew, Bush Inn, 1860, for position as messenger, 3 pages, List 23.

STEWART, James, Howick, Natal, South Africa, wrote in 1908, applying for police force.  He served in the Edinburgh police 1896-99, then in South African force, then went farming, but cattle died and he needs employment.  3 pages, List 45.

STEWART, James Cooper, Collingwood, for employment, references on file, 5 pages, List 21.

STEWART, John T., North Melbourne, 1853, a surveyor, has been employed in Glasgow, copies of references on file, 4 pages, List 15.

STIFFE, James, Melbourne, 1858, for a clerkship; has been ‘for a long period closely engaged in literary pursuits’.  2 pages, List 14.

STIRLING, James, Melbourne, 1853, an engineer on the railways in Edinburgh and water works in Scotland, 2 pages, List 15.

STOBIE, David G., Audit Office Melbourne, 1857, for Magistrate, father was Town Clerk of Haddington, gives background, 4 pages, List 36

STOBIE, David Grieve, Melbourne, 1858, retrenched from Audit Office, gives detail of employment and family.  9 pages, List 41.

STODART, Matthew, Melbourne, 1853, for a clerkship, 3 pages, List 15.

STODART, Matthew, Richmond, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 4 pages, List 7.

STODART, Matthew, Richmond, 1857, formerly in H.M. Customs, for Keeper of Powder Magazine at Castlemaine, two letters, 4 pages, List 4.

STONE, H.H., Melbourne, 1858, for a clerkship, 3 pages, List 35.

STONE, H.H., Melbourne, 1858, for employment, was private tutor to Sir John Pakington’s family, List 37.

STONE, J.C., Collingwood, in 1914 asks re-instatement in police force.  2 pages, List 51.

STOREY, Thomas H., Melbourne, 1853, is a surveyor, 2 pages, List 15.

STORY, William, Sandhurst, 1862, for Coroner, 3 pages, List 28.

STRAHAN, A. Corporal No. 4627, M.P. & A.M.P. applies for reinstatement in police force in 1917; refused.  2 pages, List 43.

STRANGE, Thomas Clarence, applied to rejoin police force in 1916; he resigned in 1912.  Has been in the AIF and served overseas.  Found to have had a child by a Miss JACOBS and to be living with her under the name of WILLIAMS while married to someone else.  File covers 1912-1916.  29 pages, List 43.

STRONG, W.E., Horsham, 1859, for Coroner, formerly in Tasmania, 2 pages, List 22.

STUBLEY, John W., Collingwood, 1854.  Entered Royal Navy in 1840, served as signalman of a Flagship, seeks similar position.  3 pages, List 3.

STUTTAFORD, A., Melbourne, 1861, two letters, for employment, 4 pages, List 32.

SUGRUE, Edward, Melbourne, 1861, for employment, 2 pages, List 28

SULLIVAN, Eugene H., Hepburn, 1858, formerly in government service, seeks readmission, 4 pages, List 41.

SULLIVAN, Eugene H., Daylesford, 1859, MBBS, for re-employment, 4 pages, List 6.

SULLIVAN, Eugene H., Malmsbury, 1860, for employment, 3 pages, List 24.

SULLIVAN, James, [no address] 1856, for employment as messenger or door keeper at Parliament House.

SWAIN, Duncan, Melbourne, 1852, draftsman, educated for the army, 2 pages, List 13.

SWAN, James B., Leith, Scotland, applied for police force in 1911; 26 years, 7 years in Royal Scots Grays.  2 pages, List 48.

SWAYN, John Smyth, Melbourne, 1859, for employment, is destitute, 3 pages, List 11.

SWEENEY, P., Dunedin New Zealand, applied to join police force in 1911; has served in Glasgow, South African and N.Z. police.  2 pages, List 47.

SWEETMAN, M.J., Collingwood, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 4 pages, List 9.

SWINBURNE, Edward Carden, Melbourne, 1854, has been more than 12 yrs in the Colony; lost testimonials on the way out, is a relative of Mr. Cashel.  3 pages.

SWINDELLS, Herbert, Geelong, 1857, for clerk or bailiff, a pioneer of the goldfields, 2 pages, List 36.

SYKES, Edward, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

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TALBOT, Charles Hart, 1860, applies for Clerk of County Court, names people who can recommend him. 3 pages.

TALBOT, Charles Harte, Melbourne, 1860, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 3 pages, List 23.

TALBOT, Charles Harte, Melbourne, 1861, for employment, 3 pages.  Another letter, giving some background, 4 pages, List 31.

TALLANT, James, Fitzroy, for employment in police force, is already employed on special duties.  2 pages, List 43.

TALLIS, George, Portland, 1857, for Coroner, is a medical man, 2 pages, List 39.

TASSELL, Percy, Buangor, applied for the police force in 1914; formerly in W.A. force.  2 pages, List 51.

TATE, John, Maldon, 1861, reporter on Tarnagulla Times, for employment, 2 pages, List 33.

TAYLER, Alfred, Melbourne, 1857, formerly a stockholder, been in the colony for seventeen years, 2 letters, 5 pages, List 4.

TAYLER, Lloyd, no address, 1853; recently arrived, a surveyor, 2 pages, List 15.

TAYLOR, Frederick, Ballarat, 1857; for government employment, formerly in police force.  5 pages, List 3.

TAYLOR, Henry, Melbourne, 1854, for position as Inspector of Stock, 2 pages.

TAYLOR, Henry Robinson, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; testimonial from locals, 2 pages, List 4.

TAYLOR, J. Herbert, Brighton, 1861, for employment, 2 pages, List 26.

TAYLOR, Richard, Brighton, 1860, brother of Rev. Taylor, Episcopalian minister there, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 5 pages, List 23.

TAYLOR, Thomas C., Adelaide, applied to join police force in 1912, recently arrived from Scotland, had served in South African War.  3 pages, List 49.

TAYLOR, Thomas, C., Melbourne, begs for any employment in police force; has been employed in Courts in Edinburgh.  3 pages, List 50.

TEBBUT, James, Windsor, 1859, is an ‘misfortunate tradesman’, 2 pages, List 6.

TEBBUT, James, Prahran, 1859, is unemployed, 3 pages, List 9.

TELO, Alfred, Melbourne, 1859, for employment, 3 pages, List 12.

TENER, Robert William, Melbourne, 1853, was a surveyor/engineer in Northern Ireland, gives background, 4 pages, List 15.  Second letter is from Geelong.

TERRY, Frederick, Melbourne, 1857 (?), for Sub Librarian to the Public Library, 2 pages, List 40.

THOMAS, John, Melbourne, mineral and land surveyor, has been employed in Wales for last 12 years, copies of testimonials from Newport and Merthyr Tydvil on file, 7 pages, List 13.

THOMAS, Richard E., Melbourne, applied for police force in 1908, aged 30 years; had 6 years in the Transvaal force. 3 pages, List 46.

THOMAS, Stephen, Melbourne, 1856, for employment as interpreter of Eastern languages at the Supreme Court, can translate Armenian, Persian, Indian and Malay, can speak Turkish and Arabic; later renews application.

THOMAS, William R., Richmond, 1862, clerk with legal experience, for employment, legal refrences on file, 5 pages, List 28

THOMPSON, Pearson, Castlemaine, 1857, for Stipendiary Magistrate, 3 pages, List 38.

THOMPSON, Pearson, Castlemaine, 1857, for Judge in County Court, 3 pages, List 39.

THOMPSON, Pearson, Castlemaine, 1859, gives background, for a Stipendiary Magistrate, 5 pages, List 17.

THOMPSON, Pearson, Castlemaine, 1860, gives reference to Wm Bridge Collyer, 3 pages, List 25.

THOMSON, A.C., Melbourne, 1856, for librarianship at Melbourne University, encloses testimonial.

THOMSON, William, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; memorial from local residents and Irish references, 11 pages, List 4.

THWAITES, W.W., Taradale, 1856, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 40.

THWAITES, Walter William, Taradale, 1856, in colonies since 1837, lists previous employment, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 4 pages, List 40.

TILT, Henry Ridge, Ballarat, 1857, for clerk to the bench at Buninyong; has been a law reporter both in England and Victoria.  3 pages, List 2.

TILT, Henry Ridge, Buninyong, 1857, for Clerk of Court of Mines, reference on file, 2 pages, another letter, 4 pages, List 36

TILT, H.R., Collingwood, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions at Buninyong, 5 pages, List 11.

TILT, H.R., Inglewood, 1860, for employment, 3 pages; was a law reporter, reference on file, 2 pages, List 23

TIMBRELL, Andrew, Geelong, 1856, for employment as shorthand writer for Parliament Houses, has previously served in that position. Second letter on same subject.

TODD, Robert, Melbourne, 1857; served under Sir Charles Hotham in navy, gives background, 3 letters.  11 pages, List 3.

TOLHAUSEN, Ferdinand, Melbourne, 1861, for Court interpreter, 3 pages, List 31.

TOLHURST, William Henry, Prahran, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 3 pages, List 4.

TOLMER, Alexander, Wellington, 1859, for employment, established the overland gold escort in 1852, 3 pages, List 10.

TOMKINS, J. Gregory, Melbourne, 1860.   For Bailiff at County Court, encloses testimonials from Dublin (not on file).

TOMKINS, John R., Melbourne, 1861, for employment, solicitor, gives background, 4 pages, List 33.

TOMLINS, P. Stanley, Melbourne, 1854; for appointment as Official Assignee at Geelong.  3 pages, List 3.

TOMLINS, P. Stanley, St Kilda, 1858; for former position as chief clerk in Crown Law office, 5 pages, List 5.

TOMLINS, P. Stanley, St Kilda, 1859; seeks permanent employment, 3 pages, List 6.

TOMLINS, P. Stanley, Melbourne, 1859, lists his dealings with government back to 1854, seeks re-employment, 18 pages, List 10.

TOMLINS, P. Stanley, Echuca, 1861, suspended and then discharged from position as Clerk of Petty Sessions there by Governor, seeks re-employment, 30 pages, List 31.

TOMLINS, P. Stanley, Melbourne, 1862, two letters re employment, 7 pages, List 30.

TONKIN, Rev James, Richmond, wrote in 1914, promoting J.B. HOWARTH as a suitable candidate for the police force.  2 pages, List 51.

TOOHER, Margaret, widow of late Constable Patrick, Moonee Ponds.  Wrote in 1919 for position in police work force.  No vacancy.  4 pages, List 55.

TOOLE, Thomas, Warrnambool, 1857, for Bailiff, 3 pages, List 39.

TORRENS, R.W.  No application, but a collection of printed testimonials of 1856 and copies of handwritten references.  He was the son of the late Major General Robert Torrens, C.B., and grandson of Colonel Marlay.  9 pages, List 36

TOWNSEND, W.H., Melbourne, 1862, for position as messenger, 3 pages, List 27.

TRACY, William de T., Sale, 1863, has been in government service for ten years, for Clerk of Petty Sessions there, 7 pages, List 35.

TRACY, William De Y.  Sale, 1856, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 4 pages, List 40.

TRAVERS, Mrs E.A., Werribee, wrote in 1914, querying why her son J.R. was struck off candidates’ list.  2 pages, List 51.

TREMERRENE, E. de., Melbourne, 1854, for police force; son of an old officer and himself formerly in the French Cavalry. 4 pages.

TRENCH, Robert Le P., Ballarat, 1857, for Judge of Court of Mines, letter, 2 pages, reference 2 pages, List 38.

TRENCHARD, John, Melbourne, 1854, for appointment as Immigration Agent after death of S. Barrow.  2 pages, List 3.

TRENCHARD, John, Melbourne, 1856, solicitor, for employment, 2 pages, List 37.

TRENCHARD, John, Melbourne, 1858, for solicitor to Railway Board, gave evidence to Select Committee, on Railways 1852/3, 6 pages plus 21 pages of printed evidence, List 37.

TRENCHARD, John, Melbourne, 1858, for solicitor to the railways, 3 pages, List 41.

TRENCHARD, John, Melbourne, 1862, 12 years in colony, for employment under Real Property Act, 4 pages, List 30.

TRENCHARD, John, Melbourne, 1858, for Solicitor to Railways, 6 pages, plus 23 pages of evidence as above.  List 40.

TUCKETT, Arthur Helton, Melbourne, for re-appointment as valuator, 1891.  9 pages, List 42.

TULLIDGE, William, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under new Electoral Act.

TULLIDGE, William, Collingwood, 1857, for Collector of Electoral Roll, 2 pages, List 3.

TULLIDGE, William, testimonial in his favour by various politicians, 2 pages, List 3.

TULLOCH, J., Prahran, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; formerly worked on census, reference on file, 4 pages, List 4.

TULLOCH, J.T., Emerald Hill, 1880, statistician, for Inspector of Public Charities, 3 pages, List 41.

TURNER,  John, Melbourne, 1853, worked on the Ordnance Survey in England, 2 pages, List 13

TWYNAM, W., Kilmore, 1862, for Police Magistrate at Williamstown, 2 pages, List 27.

TWYNAM, W.E., Kilmore, 1862, for employment, 2 pages, List 30.

TYE, William, Melbourne, 1859, formerly chief bailiff at Auckland, seeks similar position,   2 pages, List 6.

TYERS, Charles J., Sale, 1857, for Police Magistrate at Portland, 3 pages, List 34.

TYTHERLEIGH, Robert, Sandhurst, 1859, is a solicitor, for employment, 3 pages, List 17.

TYTHERLEIGH, Robert, Sandhurst, 1860, for employment, 3 pages, List 19.

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UNIACKE, J.R., Melbourne, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, reference, 4 pages, List 38.

URQUHART, John, late Captain 59th Regiment, 1854.  Letters and petition re reinstatement in public service, previously dismissed.  18 pages, List 3.

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VAIL, E.S., Melbourne, 1862, gives background, arrived 1852, 2 pages, List 26.

VALENTINE, John, Melbourne, 1856, applies for principal Resident Messenger at Parliament House, and for his wife as housekeeper.  Has been 3 yrs in the colony, has been resident messenger in Colonial Storekeeper Dept., and she has been housekeeper.

VANCE, John, Northcote.  Applied for police C.I.D. in 1918; has been a private detective, 47 years.  Copies of references on file show work history.  6 pages, List 43.

VARCOE, Richard, Ballarat, 1857, details previous employment from 1831, in Cornwall and elsewhere, has just arrived in colony, seeks position as registrar of horses.  10 pages, List 2.

VIDAT, Francis R., Melbourne, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 6.

VIEUSSEUX, Lewis, Collingwood, 1852, for a draftsman/surveyor position, 2 pages, List 13

VINCENT, F.J., Melbourne, 1853, a surveyor, gives background, two letters, 2 pages, List 15.

VINES, Frederic, Toorak, 1859; gives background, for Police Magistrate at Sandridge, 4 pages, List 6.  Second letter, 3 pages, List 6.

VICTORY, Patrick, Melbourne, 1856, for employment, arrived 1855.  2 pages, List 40.

VON BLANDOWISKY, William, Melbourne, 1853, has a knowledge of geology, seeks employment, 2 pages, List 13

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WAINEWRIGHT, G., Collingwood, 1851, for government employment.  Over 5 yrs in H.M. Navy, over 2 in office as senior clerk.

WAINEWRIGHT, G.  Resigns his office as clerk in Chief Secretary’s Dept., 1856, ‘my affairs requiring my early departure for England’  Haines writes good reference.  3 pages.

WAITE, Joseph J., Queenscliffe, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; references on file, 5 pages, List 4.

WALDEN, D., Melbourne, 1858, is court keeper and crier at County Court, seeks bailiff position, 2 pages, List 5.

WALDEN, J. William, clerk of courts, Beechworth, 1860, for Clerk of County Court; has been repeatedly recommended for promotion by snr officers, reference on file.  6 pages.

WALKER, Alexander, Government Stores, 1861, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 33.

WALKER, F., Constable No. 5889; resigned in 1916 from Sale; in 1919 applied to rejoin from Ballarat.  Details of cause of 1916 resignation on file.  15 pages, List 55.

WALKER, H., Redfern Sydney; was discharged from Victoria Police in 1912; in 1914 asks letter proving his record as he is applying for a position there.  5 pages, List 52.

WALKER, T.  [no address] 1856, Acknowledges his appointment as assistant librarian at Parliament House.

WALKER, T., Melbourne, 1856, for government employment in Parliament House, formerly Inspector of Schools under Board of National Education, resigned due to ill health.  Is a graduate of an English University.

WALL, James Egan  White Hills/Epsom, 1857.  Applies to be public vaccinator there.  2 pages.

WALL, Sam. A., Yea, 1862, an attorney, wants Clerk of Petty Sessions position, 2 pages, List 34.

WALL, Thomas, South Melbourne, 1856, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, father in Customs Department.  Thomas first employed in government in 1848.  2 pages, List 40.

WALLACE, D., Castlemaine, 1861, for employment as official assignee, 2 pages, List 26.

WALLIS, Thomas, South Yarra, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; business card on file, 3 pages, List 4.

WALPOLE, John Adam, accountant, Post Office, Geelong, renews his application for an appointment for his son Henry.  3 pages, List 2.

WALSH, J.W., recommended for police force in 1918 by James DEANY, Member for Warrnambool; had worked in his coach factory there.  Rejected.  2 pages, List 55.

WALSH, John J., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

WALSH, Martin, Melbourne 1858, in Audit Office but salary has been reduced, seeks another position, 2 pages, List 14.

WALSH, Martin, Melbourne, 1862, for employment, formerly in Audit Office, references on file, 10 pages, List 27.

WALSTAB, George, Melbourne, 1860, for Police Magistrate at Brighton, gives background, 2 pages, List 21.

WALTERS, James, Melbourne, 1854, for appointment as Immigration Agent after death of S. Barrow.  Gives employment background.  3 pages, List 3.

WALTON, Edward, Geelong, seeks government employment, 3 pages, List 4.

WALTON, Edward, Geelong, 1857, for clerk, was a solicitor in England, 3 pages, List 39.

WALTON, Edward, Geelong, 1858, solicitor, admitted in U.K.  3 pages, List 41.

WALTON, John, Melbourne, 1853, worked in the north of England as a surveyor, 2 pages, List 15.

WARD, J.W., Inniskilling Dragoons, India, applied to join police force in 1914, from Middlesbrough on Tees, Yorkshire and returning there.  3 pages, List 52.

WARDMAN, C.F., Elizabeth, Cape Colony, South Africa, applied to join police force in 1908; he was an ex Petty Officer in the Royal Navy.  4 pages, List 45.

WARNER, H., Leicester England, applied to join police force in 1907.  He was 20 years, has had training in the Spectator Experimental Co.  1 page, List 44.

WARRY, Robert, Richmond, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

WASHFOLD, Edward, Melbourne, 1856.  Asks transfer from his position at the public library to court keeper at Geelong, on account of his wife’s ill health.  Testimonial from Redmond Barry on file.  4 pages, List 2.

WAT A CHEE, Melbourne, 1861, formerly interpreter at Ararat, seeks re-appointment, reference on file, 4 pages, List 26.

WAT A CHEE, Melbourne, 1861, for re-appointment at Ballarat, 6 pages, List 22.

WATERS, Frank L. Jnr., Ouyen, applied in 1915 to join police force.  1 page, List 52.

WATKINSON, Edmund J., Melbourne, 1852, for a clerk’s position, 2 pages, List 13.

WATKIS, J. Buddy, Melbourne, 1856, for clerkship, reference on file, 5 pages, List 40.

WATSON, James, storekeeper, Ballarat, 1857, for position as keeper of the powder magazine there; has been a gunner in the Royal Artillery for 15 years, some of  it at Gibraltar.  6 pages, List 2.

WATSON, James P., Philippine National Detective Agency, Manila, wrote for position in Victorian force in 1917.  He was born Edinburgh 1878, spent some time in the US Army and in Cuba, then in Manila police force; references on file.  8 pages, List 43.

WATSON, Thomas Brereton  Ballarat, 1856.  Assistant clerk of the Bench, there, seeks appointment as official assignee, petition in support on file.  5 pages.

WATSON, W., Hull, England, applied to join police force in 1913. 2 pages, List 50.

WATT, John, Melbourne, 1855, services in Post Office dispensed with, seeks another position, formerly at Bendigo, 3 pages, List 40.

WATT, Thomas O., Balaclava, applied for readmission to police force in 1914, now has a wife and children. 2 pages, List 52.

WAWN, Edward, Deptford Park, London, applied to join police force in 1912.  2 pages, List 49.

WEARE, James, Collingwood, 1856, applies for appointment as Reader in Legislative Council, second letter acknowledges being given position.

WEBB, Arthur, Geelong, 1856, for position as keeper of the Parliament Houses.

WEBB, Arthur, Parliament House, 1857; asks better appointment.  3 pages, List 3.

WEBB, Frederick Thomas, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; 2 pages, List 4.

WEBB, J. Hemming, St. Kida, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference from brother George H.F., 4 pages, List 4.

WEBB, St. Lawrence, Geelong, 1859, 2 letters, is late Major 45th Regt., gives details of military and family history, 9 pages, List 9.

WEBB, St. Lawrence, Indented Head, seeks employment, 3 pages, List 10.

WEBSTER, Graham, Meredith, 1856, two letters soliciting re-appointment in public service.

WEDGE, Charles, Melbourne, 1853, was in survey department in Tasmania, 3 pages, List 13

WEDGE, Charles, no address, 1853, was in Tasmanian survey department, 2 pages, List 15.

WEDGE, Charles, Beaudesert, Kew, 1858, for Magistrate, gives background, 4 pages, List 37.

WEIGALL, Theyre, Melbourne, 1857; writes from Attorney General’s Office, seeks other employment.  8 pages, List 3.

WEIGALL, Theyre, Melbourne, 1858, former position abolished, seeks another position in Crown Law Offices, 6 pages, List 5.

WEIGALL, Theyre, Treasury Dept., 1860, applies for Clerk of County Court 3 pages.

WEIR, John, Amherst, 1859, M.D., for position as coroner, 2 pages, List 6.

WEIR, William, Richmond, 1860, for Court Keeper, 1 page, List 21.

WEIR, William D., Melbourne, 1862, for position as messenger, two letters, 4 pages, List 27.

WEIR, William D., E. Melbourne, 1862, for messenger, copies of references on file, was Coroner’s constable, 5 pages, List 34.

WELCH, Benjamin, Ballarat, 1857; for Electoral Registrar.  His wife and son gave evidence against J.F. Bentley, is crippled after accident.  4 pages, List 3.

WELCH, William, Prahran, 1861, for employment as a clerk, 2 pages, List 26.

WELCH, William, Prahran, 1861, for vacancy in Prothonotary’s office, 2 pages, List 31.

WELCH, William, Melbourne, 1862, for promotion, 2 pages, List 27.

WELPLY, John, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger, 5 pages, List 21.

WELSH, John, Melbourne, 1860, for messenger, formerly in Penal Department, 2 pages, List 24.

WELSH, William Studdert, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; late pound keeper at Dandenong, references on file, 8 pages, List 4.

WESTBURY, Percy George, Cootamundra, applied to join police force in 1914;31 years. 2 pages, List 52.

WESTLEY, J., Windsor, 1858, formerly clerk of the records for city of Melbourne, now destitute, with a wife and six children, seeks employment.  5 pages, List 4.

WESTLEY, J., St. Kilda, 1859, temporary clerk in government service, seeks another position, 3 pages, List 6.

WESTLEY, Josiah, Melbourne, 1861, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 3 pages, List 33.

WETHERALL, George J., Williamstown, 1856, late storekeeper to the Civil Commissariat, applies for reappointment.

WETHERELL, Charles Sewell, Melbourne, 1856, 3 years in colony, relatives in India, 2 pages, List 40.

WHEATLAND, R.W., Geelong, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; is secretary of Mechanics Institute, 9 pages, List 4.

WHEATLEY, William P., Melbourne, 1862, for employment, testimonials on file, 9 pages, List 26.

WHELAN, J.W., Fitzroy, 1860, for re-employment, gives background to his dismissal, 2 pages, List 23

WHELAN, John, North Melbourne, 1862, for employment, has served five years in police force, 3 pages, List 30.

WHELAN, Patrick, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, formerly in government service, two letters, 4 pages, List 7.

WHITBY, A.L., Chief Secretary’s office, 1856, seeks a gratuity as financial assistance.

WHITBY, A.S., Melbourne, 1856, for Chief Clerk’s position, 3 pages, List 40.

WHITCOMBE, William P., Horsham, 1857, for Coroner, 3 pages, damaged, List 36.

WHITE, H., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

WHITE, John, Fitzroy, 1862, arrived in colony 1855, attended Glasgow University, for a clerkship, 6 pages, List 30.

WHITE, John Surtees, 1852, came to Victoria for the gold, unsuccessful, left wife in Hobart, working as turnkey in gaol, but has a legal degree, seeks more suitable employment.  2 pages, List 41.

WHITE, John Thomas, Williamstown, applied for water police in 1864, shipwright, reference on file.  3 pages, List 42.

WHITEHEAD, Charles, Collingwood, 1857, an author, helped to emigrate for health reasons, gives background, for employment, 3 pages, List 4.

WHITEHEAD, John, Melbourne, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, reference on file, 4 pages, List 37.

WHITEHEAD, John, Gisborne, 1859, for Clerk of Petty Sessions at Buninyong, 3 pages, List 8.

WHITEHEAD, John, Melbourne, for employment, lists referees, 3 pages, List 22.

WHITELAW, Charles Roy, applied to join the police force C.I.B. in 1912; He was aged 21, married, lists employment history, reference on file.  Unsuccessful.  6 pages, List 48.

WHITELOW, William, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 3 pages, List 7.

WHITLOW, E.H., Gisborne, 1861, for employment, 2 pages, List 32.

WHITTINGTON, John William, Wonthaggi, applied to join police force in 1914, served in South African war.  1 page, List 52.

WHYTE, Percy, Collingwood, applied to join police force in 1914.  4 pages, List 52.

WICKENS, Mr., no address, 1852, recommended by Hugh Childers, 2 pages, List 13

WICKS, Augusta Matilda (Miss), Collingwood, 1857.  Orphan and only child of late William Wicks, solicitor, Essex England, lately arrived, funds have not yet been transferred, is in ‘embarrassed circumstances’ seeks clerical work, is an authoress.  2 pages, List 40.

WICKS, John, Melbourne, 1860, for employment, is a solicitor’s clerk, 4 pages, List 19.

WIDDOWS, Hugh, Melbourne, 1857, for government position.  2 pages, List 3.

WIGG, Henry C., Geelong, 1862, for employment under Real Property Act, 2 pages, List 30.

WIGMORE, R.V., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, references on file, 4 pages, List 7.

WILES, James Fletcher, Ballarat, had served in South African war, applied to join police force in 1903.  2 pages, List 42.

WILKINSON, C. Brice, Richmond Tasmania, 1862, late Major Essex Rifles, for employment, 4 pages, List 34.

WILKINSON, D., Prahran, 1856, offers his services to the mining department.

WILKINSON, David, Prahran, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

WILKINSON, Frederick, Melbourne, Master in equity, 1856, applies for office of additional judge.

WILKINSON, Frederick, Melbourne 1859, for assistant to Judge Pohlman, is employed by John Madden.  3 pages, List 8.

WILKINSON, Henry, Prahran, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 3 pages, List 7.

WILKINSON, Robert B., Prahran, 1859, currently in a bank, seeks government employment, 4 pages, List 9.

WILKINSON, Robert B., Prahran, 1860, for re-employment, was in Audit Office, 3 pages, List 24.

WILKS, John, Melbourne, 1859, has worked in a solicitor’s office for nearly four years, asks government employment, 2 pages, List 9.

WILKS, John, Melbourne, 1859, for employment, 3 pages, List 12.

WILKS, John, Emerald Hill, 1860, for employment, step-father is S. Vardy, 3 pages, List 25.

WILLCOX, Charles, Carelton, Bennetts Junction New Zealand, wrote in 1912, wanted to join police force.  7 pages, List 49.

WILLFORD, Alfred, Melbourne, for a clerkship, father is Bailiff of the Court at Leicester England.  Writes on letterhead of Western Dining Rooms, which is illustrated (opposite Customs House).  3 pages, List 25.

WILLIAMS, C., Beechworth, 1857, for Coroner, was in convict department in Hobart from 1836, 4 pages, List 39.

WILLIAMS, G., Castlemaine, 1862, has lectured in different parts of the colony, for employment, 3 pages, List 29.

WILLIAMS, H. James.  Melbourne, 1856.  Formerly employed in civil commissariat department from its formation; abolition of the commissariat and reductions meant his services were dispensed with; seeks a position.  4 pages.

WILLIAMSON, W.H., Buninyong, 1857, for government employment.  3 pages, List 2.

WILLIAMSON, W.H.  Buninyong, 1857.  Acknowledges receipt of letter advising that his application has been recorded.  2 pages.

WILLIS, James L., Geelong, 1859, for messenger at Insolvency Court there, 2 pages, List 8.

WILLIS, James L., Geelong, 1859, retrenched from government employment, seeks another appointment, 5 pages, List 18.

WILLIS, James Louis, Geelong, 1859, for employment, two letters, 4 pages, List 16.

WILLIS, James Louis, Geelong, 1859, for employment, has a large family, 5 pages, List 22.

WILLIS, James Louis, Geelong, 1860, old colonist, formerly in government service, 3 pages, List 24.

WILLIS, William, Ballarat, 1859, for Coroner at Beechworth, gives background, 2 pages, List 18.

WILLOCK, Benjamin, St. Kilda, 1859, formerly in Revenue Police Ireland, 3 pages, List 8.

WILLS, Alfred, Melbourne, 1857; was selected as Emigration Agent for Plymouth, but long delays in passing Bill have made it difficult for him as he wound up his business.  Seeks another appointment, encloses copies of references from Sir G. Grey and others.  Further letter six months later.  19 pages, List 3.

WILLS, Alfred, Melbourne, 1857, appointed Emigration Commissioner, but delays cause him to apply for another position, 4 pages, List 36.

WILLS, William, Ballarat, 1857, for Coroner at Ararat, surgeon, 4 pages, List 39.

WILMOT, Mrs E., applied for position of Matron, New City Lookup in 1909, currently housekeeper at Richmond.  2 pages, List 46.

WILSON, Agnes Patrick, Yarraville, applied for employment in the police force, 1917.  1 page, List 43.

WILSON, Charles, Melbourne, 1856, formerly messenger in post office, discharged 1855, seeks another appointment.  Two letters, 5 pages, List 2.

WILSON, Charles A., Melbourne, 1861, 22 years old, has been employed in legal office, 3 pages, List 31.

WILSON, William, Horsham, applied for position as Sheriff’s officer in 1891, is a Councillor there, references on file.  11 pages, List 42.

WILSON, William, Kensington, applied to join C.I.D. in 1913, is a son of the late ex Detective Samuel Wilson and worked for him.  5 pages, List 50.

WILSON, William Roscoe, Sandridge, 1854, late paymaster with R.N., gives background, seeks government employment, 5 pages.

WINCH, James, Melbourne, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 6.

WINNELL, A. Thomas, Seymour, wrote in 1913, seeking to join the police force.  6 pages, List 50.

WINSON, Robert B.A., Melbourne, 1858; seeks another government position, 3 pages, List 14.

WISDEN, Private L.H.F., 3rd Wiltshire Regiment, Aldershot England, applied for police force in 1907; 23 years, married.  4 pages, List 44.

WISE, George Gordon,  Commissariat, West Australia, 1854; seeks a government position in Victoria, has had a legal education; testimonials enclosed give some background detail.  Applied again in 1856, now Supt of Convicts there. 12 pages,  List 2.

WISE, George Gordon, Braybrook, 1860, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 2 pages, List 23.

WISE, George Gordon, Braybrook, 1860, for a clerkship, previously in W.A. public service, 4 pages, List 24.

WISE, George Gordon, Melbourne, for transfer from Public Works Department, references on file, 8 pages, List 29.

WITTY, J.W., Geelong, 1853, for a surveyor’s position, 2 pages, List 13

WOLLASTON, William E., Bendigo, 1857; his position as clerk to the local court is to be terminated, seeks another position.  5 pages, List 3.

WOOD, C.I., Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, reference on file, 3 pages, List 7.

WOOD, J.E., Melbourne, 1860, for promotion, formerly clerk at Raglan, 2 pages, List 23.

WOOD, John N., Yackandandah, 1858; for Clerk of Petty Sessions Barnawartha, 2 pages, List 5.

WOOD, Peter, Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; reference on file, 5 pages, List 4.

WOOD, Thomas, Sandhurst, 1860, son of John, 24 years old, father bought out convicts to VDL, gives background, wrote letters to local paper as “Yunius” etc.  5 pages, List 24.

WOOD BEILBY, J., Cranbourne, 1860, for government employment, 3 pages, List 20.

WOODBRIDGE, Charles H., Maindample, applied for police force in 1906 and was rejected, asks reconsideration.  3 pages, List 44.

WOODD, W.E., Melbourne, 1862, for promotion, 2 pages; another letter, 2 pages, List 27.

WOODD, W.E., Melbourne, for appointment at Kilmore, 2 pages, List 34.

WOODHOUSE, George, Collingwood, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine at Castlemaine, 2 pages, List 4.

WOODHOUSE, George, Collingwood, 1857, for clerkship, 1 page, List 36.

WOODHOUSE, George, Horsham, 1858, for Clerk of Petty Sessions there, 2 pages, List 5.

WOODHOUSE, George, Horsham, 1859, for Poundkeeper, 4 pages, List 9.

WOODHOUSE, George, Smythesdale, 1862, for Coroner, reference on file, 4 pages, List 28.

WOODS, Edward T., Collingwood, 1860, for clerkship, reporter with the Argus for five years, references on file, 4 pages, List 21.

WOODS, Walter, Coleraine; Melville Forest.  Applied to join police force in 1911.  2 pages, List 97.

WOODWARD, Samuel Hewlett, Melbourne, 1857, for Clerk of Petty Sessions, 1 page, List 38.

WORSLEY, Leonard, Lamplough, 1860, for Warden at Back Creek, 2 pages, List 24.

WORSLEY, Leonard, Avoca, 1861, for Police Magistrate at Redbank, 2 pages, List 31.

WORTHINGTON, H.C., Chiltern, 1860, for employment, 4 pages, List 24.

WRIGHT, -.  Crawford Pascoe recommends him as a surveyor, is the son of Major Wright of the 73rd Regiment, 2 pages, List 15.

WRIGHT, Edward, Melbourne, 1857, for messenger, nephew of William Burchell [?] 2 pages, List 39.

WRIGHT, F.W.R., Kilmore, 1853, two letters, seeks position as surveyor, 7 pages, List 15.

WRIGHT, John, Richmond, 1856, for employment under new Electoral Act, petition in support from some residents.

WRIGHT, John,  Richmond, 1856.  Is a good accountant, respectable draftsman with general knowledge of commerce and manufacture, more particularly that of Gold, silver etc., knows several large iron companies in north of England.  4 pages.

WRIGHT, William, Richmond, 1853, a surveyor like his father who is in Norfolk, gives background.  2 pages, List 13

WRIGHTE, Arundel, Beaudesert, 1856, for employment as Warden on the Anderson’s Creek goldfield.

WRIXON, William H., Hawthorn, 1854, is reading Law with father, but seeks govt employment.  2 pages.

WYATT, Alfred, Melbourne, 1857, for Judge of Court of Mines, 2 pages, List 38.

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YATES, – Mr.  Captain Clarke, 1857, recommends him for further employment, has been involved in the census collection, 3 pages, List 3.

YATES, Albert, Bendigo, 1913.  Applied to join police force; 26 years.  Father was in London Metro Police, later took up farming at Bamawn.  4 pages, List 50.

YATES, Charles S., Collingwood, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act; formerly sub sheriff Ireland, 5 pages, List 4.

YATES, Charles S., Collingwood, 1857, for Keeper of Powder Magazine, was secretary to Trinity Board of South Australia.  3 pages, List 3.

YOUNG, Charles Thomas, Wandsworth England, wrote in 1912 on behalf of himself and Albert PAGE, both in London Metro Police, seeking details of joining the Victorian force.  Young, 30 years, was previously in the army and served in the South African War; Page, 31 years, was previously in the navy.  3 pages, List 49.

YOUNG, Daniel James, M.D. Carlton, 1854; seeks appointment as district vaccinator, reference from chairman of Committee of Aust. Colonists, London, on file. 4 pages.

YOUNG, John de Courcy, Amherst, 1860, for Coroner at Inglewood, 2 pages, List 20.

YOUNG, John de Courcy, Amherst, 1860, for Coroner, 2 pages, List 20.

YOUNG, Peter, Melbourne, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 7.

YOUNG, William C.S., Heidelberg, 1856, for employment under Electoral Act, 2 pages, List 4.

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ZUNKER, W.A.C., wrote from Brisbane in 1917, applying to join police force, but both parents are German.  2 pages, List 42.

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