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JACKSON, Annie Moore, wrote from Stratford Ontario Canada in 1914 re her father Albert MOORE. Not found. 6 pages, List 8.
JACKSON, J., Driver, 1st Aust. Wireless Squadron, Bombay, India, wrote in 1917 asking police to investigate his wife’s complaint re being insulted in the street; she lived in Coburg, initials M.E. 4 pages, List 50.
JACKSON, Dr John, Philadelphia USA, wrote in 1911 re his uncle John, of Collins Street, Melbourne, who was planning a trip to the USA, but had never arrived. Found. 7 pages, List 68.
JACKSON, Mrs L., Penzance, Cornwall, wrote in 1912 seeking the widow of George Frederick BURGESS; found. 5 pages, List 70.
JACKSON, Mary F. of Blenheim Lodge, Chestnut Walk, Worcester wrote in 1902 re brother John JACKSON. 6 pages.
JACKSON, Minnie of Washington USA, wrote in 1899, enclosing a small poster which includes her photograph. She was taken from her parents and brought to Canada. Thinks her parents lived Wolverhampton England before that, and her father wore some kind of uniform. Her original letter not on file, but searches by police for the BROOKFIELD family reveal some possible connection. Mrs. Mary ORCHARD (husband Philip) daughter of Richard Brookfield, gives family history, mentions a Mrs. Mary JINKS, names possible father. 13 pages, but the file is incomplete. List 17.
JACKSON, Minnie, wrote from Woodend, Washington USA in 1899, enclosing copies of a flyer which states she was separated from her parents when about 3 years old and taken from Wolverhampton UK to Canada. Her mother died, her father was BROOKFIELD. Asks for flyer to be distributed. 11 pages, List 35. (This would appear to be the rest of the file recorded above.)
JACKSON, R.F., wrote from Ormondville New Zealand in 1900 re W.F. LAMONLEY, from Cockermouth, Cumberland, UK. About 1879 he emigrated to Australia, was a reporter. Jackson and his wife are taking a trip ‘home’ to Cockermouth and would like to meet Lamonley enroute. Police find he had returned to the UK some years before, but a married daughter was still here. 6 pages, List 37.
JACKSON, W. Maurice, of Clarendon Park Leicester England, wrote in 1893 re his sister Elizabeth, married to a man named JONES about 10 years ago. The family were anxious about her. Not found at address given. 3 pages, List 3.
JACOBSON, Solomon William, sought by brother Herman of Chicago in 1895. He was born in Russia, lived in London, arrived Australia c35 years. 4 pages, List 28.
JACOMB, Louisa, Stratford, London, England, wrote in 1903 re her husband Josiah, 60 years, carpenter, who left there in 1880 and was last heard of in 1886 at Baltimore USA. He wrote that he was going to Australia and has not been heard from since. 5 pages, List 46.
JAGOE, Mrs Mary, Stratford, Conn., USA, wrote in 1911 re her brother Edward ELLIS, who had been in New Zealand; found eventually in the country. 17 pages, List 68.
JAHN, Henry B. Sought by Austro-Hungarian Consul in 1905. 3 pages, List 19.
JAMES, George R. Left mother Kate in Liverpool England in 1905 for Melbourne, then ‘got into some trouble’ and imprisoned. Sister Mrs. Mabel James BRADICK wrote from New York in 1908 seeking information on him. Not found. 7 pages, List 41.
JAMES, George Radcliffe, sought by sister Mrs Mabel J. BRADICK, New York, in 1911. 7 pages, List 68.
JAMES, John Herbert Lea, sought by twin brother Lieut. Frederick of H.M.S. Alarm, who wrote from Hull England in 1900 on behalf of their mother. Last heard of at Pyramid Hill, found. 6 pages, List 39.
JAMES, John, Pendeen, Cornwall, England, wrote in 1902 re Charles MATHEWS, who left there c1853 and was last heard of at Hawthorn, now c70 years. 6 pages, List 45.
JAMES, W.D., wrote from Franksville Station, Racine, Co. Wis., USA in 1895 re Price JONES who left Pont Robert, Montgomeryshire, North Wales c40 years ago. 2 pages, List 28.
JAMIESON, William J., wrote from Providence, Rhode Island in 1898, re his brother Alexander, who left the Shetland Islands 30-40 years ago, had 2 sons. Incomplete file, 2 pages, List 24.
JAMPEN, J.C., Masterton, New Zealand, wrote in 1907 asking police to find his son Charles Leslie, who left there in the care of Mr. A. ROUBEY for Melbourne, and neither of whom had written to him. Police interview Roubey who produces an agreement for Charles to stay with his family and Charles, who says he doesn’t wish to return. 7 pages, List 48.
JAMPEN, J.C., New Zealand, wrote in 1914, complaining that his daughter Irene Myrtle, who has been living with Mr and Mrs HARVEY, farmers, Mount Duneed for some years, was not allowed to see her brother when he visited. 6 pages, List 78.
JANES, Mrs. W.A., wrote from Heckford Park, Pode, England in 1916 re her sister Mrs. BARNES, who was last heard of living in Brunswick. Found. 5 pages, List 6.
JAQUEST, David, Head Constable, Luton Bedfordshire England wrote in 1892 re David GUNN, who left there about 6 years ago for Australia. He is 32 years, his father highly respectable and a former mayor there. They have heard he was killed in an accident and ask details. Photo on file. 2 pages, List 2.
JARVIS, Captain William, also known as JAMES and MIDDLETON. C.I.D. Natal South Africa wrote in 1905, seeking information on this man and enclosing a photo of him in military uniform and a crime sheet. He was Irish, c51 years, had convictions in various places. Wanted posters from Metropolitan Police London England also on file of him and William PEEL a Victorian offender who was wanted for hotel robberies. This is a very large file. List 45.
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JEELANISHAH, Mrs. Florence Maud, wrote from Amritsar, Punjab, India, in 1916. Her husband Said of Carlton, had sent her and their two children and her stepson to India to make a home, but failed to provide money for their maintenance, and wrote to his brother Meer HOSSEN to take the children away from her and have her killed. Very detailed 6 page letter mentions son Maddison Shah; found in Melbourne, a hawker and Muslim preacher. 12 pages, List 53.
JEFFERIES, Alleyne, sought by Miss MURPHY of Cork in 1884. He had served in the NSW and Melbourne gold escorts in the 1850s. List 80.
JEFFERS, William, of Lurgan, Ireland, wrote three letters in 1908 re his brother George, who left twenty years ago. He had been in the Royal Irish Constabulary, and served briefly in the NSW police force before opening a store. Police in NSW and Victoria fail to find him. 12 pages, List 10.
JEFFERY, Minnie Jemima/Jemima Strange. In 1915 Bristol solicitors report that she receives a share in an estate there, as does her aunt Miss MARKS of Bath, but she claims she is being denied it. She recently went to London and attempted to enter Buckingham Palace, armed with revolvers, and was eventually set back to Melbourne. Her half brother John Jeffery of Glenferrie explains that she is a harmless lunatic. Very detailed report. 14 pages, List 80.
JEFFREY, William, went missing on a voyage on the S.S. Fifeshire from Liverpool to New Zealand in 1908. He was from Dean, Edinburgh, aged 25. Fellow passenger John JACKS, 22 years suspected of foul play but exonerated. 17 pages, List 58.
JEFFRIES, Florence, of Camberwell London England, wrote in 1918 re Percy Hugh SMITH, who was discharged from the army in Australia (No. 10579) and was to return to England but has not done so. Found. 7 pages, List 16.
JENKINS, James, Green Island, Dunedin New Zealand, wrote in 1911 re son in law Charles John JOHNSON, who left there for Adelaide in 1910, leaving his wife Amy Harriet and child with him. Not heard from for months, believed in Melbourne. Not found. 12 pages, List 68.
JENNINGS, Ervin Pearce, Louisville USA, wrote in 1918 seeking service details of Captain Edwin Neville Jennings as chief of police. No record of that name in department records. 2 pages, List 81.
JENNINGS, Joseph, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, wrote in 1912 re his sister Mrs POLLITTS of the Pollitts Cabinet Works. Not found. 5 pages, List 71.
JENNINGS, Patrick, sought by nephew John J. Jennings, Clooncannon, Ahascragh, Co Galway Ireland, in 1914. Found at Bendigo. 4 pages, List 77.
JESSOP, Augustus Frederick. Sought by High Commissioner, Australia House, London, England, in 1919 on behalf of E.J. TIMOTHY of Goodmare, Essex. He was 37 years old, married, left there c7 years ago. Found. 5 pages, List 17.
JEWELL, Bertram William, sought by father H.A., Worcester, Cape Province, South Africa, in 1913. He has received a cable asking for money and asks details; sent by his employer George W. FOWEL, solicitor. 7 pages, List 75.
JEX, Elizabeth and son Frederick, discreet enquiry as to their whereabouts sought by East Suffolk police in 1909; found. 8 pages, List 60.
JOHANNING, A.W., wrote from London UK in 1900 re George and Augusta ROBINS who were in Auburn in 1897. Their son George drowned in Yarra. Daughter in law found. 3 pages, List 26.
JOHN, Rosanna, asks police to help in 1898. Her husband’s death was not registered, but required for legal purposes in England. His name was George Denis Trevylan John, a son of Captain John of Cornwall. Her son was to inherit a legacy. 5 pages, List 18.
JOHNS, John, left Plynt Cornwall for Melbourne c1859, leaving a wife and two children behind. In 1909 his daughter Mary Jane MARSHALL, Pontcanna, Cardiff, Wales, asks police to find him; not found. 8 pages, List 59.
JOHNSON, D.D., wrote from Montreal Canada in 1910 re his half brother Frederick Joseph CRAWFORD; has not heard from him for 25 years. 4 pages, List 27.
JOHNSON, Mrs. Harry Arart, Earls Court, West Kensington London, wrote in 1916 re her husband Thomas N., believed in Melbourne. Found, he claimed that he was never married to her, she was looking after a child he had to another woman; he was now married to Alice BIGG. 5 pages, List 52.
JOHNSON, J.J., lawyer of Washington City, Columbia District USA, wrote in 1893 on behalf of the two surviving sisters (unnamed) of Dennis Bernard COYLE, a blacksmith who left there in 1865 for the goldmines and was last heard of in 1869. 5 pages, List 3.
JOHNSON, Mrs. L., Brixton, London, wrote in 1909 re her husband William, an employee of the National Cash Register Co in Melbourne. They were married in 1900, she gave him money and he went to New Zealand and then Australia. Has never sent her ‘one penny’ and she has had to support herself. She asks details of him, is planning to divorce him, and encloses a photo. List 35.
JOHNSON, Thomas D., Bagdad, Kentucky, USA, wrote in 1916 re son Rutherford H., not heard from since 1910; met Mary HEWITT when the American Fleet was in Australia. Found. 7 pages, List 52. Another file of enquiry, 8 pages, List 52.
JOHNSON, Vera nee MARSHALL, widow of Albert, born Brookville Canada 1868. Australian External Affairs Department seeks her whereabouts in 1916; she obtained a passport in Melbourne. Photograph on file. 15 pages, List 51.
JOHNSTON, Mrs. D. of Maryport England wrote in 1920 re her husband Henry JOHNSTON, who was living in Camperdown Victoria; has not heard from him for some time. Their youngest son Joseph William and eldest grandson (unnamed) were both killed in the War. 7 pages.
JOHNSTON, Mrs Grace L., San Leandro, Almeda County, California, wrote in 1913 re her brother Francis, who arrived c10 years ago. Not found. 5 pages, list 74.
JOHNSTON, Mrs. Jane of San Francisco USA, wrote in 1893 re her brother James LAVERTY. Has heard he is in Melbourne, is a son of Michael and Mary, sisters are Jane, Mary and Ann, brother John. He left Island with a cousin named John O’CONNER. 2 pages, List 3.
JOHNSTON, John, wrote from Pilrig, Edinburgh Scotland in 1897 re his son John, electrical engineer, who had written that he was on his way home, but not yet arrived. Encloses photograph and son’s last letter from Melbourne; had been on W.A. goldfields. Second letter says has heard from him. Photo was taken in New Zealand. 10 pages, List 25.
JOHNSTON, Mrs L., Deptford, London England, wrote in 1913, has heard that her husband David, alias James DAY ‘was shot in a drinking saloon in Australia’. 6 pages, List 74.
JOLLY, Henry, sought by attorney C.W. EASTIN of San Francisco in 1917, on behalf of Mrs. S. THOMPSON. Albert JOLLY, Sgt. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, died in New Mexico in 1903; his estate is unclaimed, and the next of kin given was Henry, of Fitzroy, Melbourne. She specializes in finding missing heirs, and wants a share of the estate of finalise it. Jolly not found. 6 pages. List 6.
JONES, Annie of Liverpool England wrote in 1920 her husband Joseph. He was 42 years, a fireman on the ‘Bulgar’ but had left the ship in Sydney. They had three daughters and it was six years since he had sent any money for maintenance. 10 pages.
JONES, Edward Herbert. E.L. Barritt, solicitor of Swinton, Manchester England wrote in 1905 re Jones who had died recently. 7 pages.
JONES, Mrs. G.T. of Granby Colorado USA wrote in 1907 re brother John G. WOERNER who left there for Melbourne Australia in 1894. 3 pages.
JONES, Gertrude Ann or WHITFIELD, sought by brother A.W. KNIGHT of Calcutta India, in 1908. She was from Gloucester England, aged 32 years, and suddenly left there and arrived in Sydney under an assumed name. Her parents are anxious about her. Not found. Photo on file. 10 pages, List 10. .
JONES, Harold, of Singapore, applies to join Victoria police force in 1911. He was formerly in the South African force and also an ex cavalry soldier in the 9th Lancers. 3 pages, List 12.
JONES, J. Francis, Vice Consulate, Rhodes, Turkey in Asia via Alexandria, writes in 1894 on behalf of father of Johannes (John) ANASTASSPULOS; his family last heard from him in Windsor Melbourne, and are anxious. 7 pages List 4A.
JONES, John Henry MacKay, sought in 1911 by Herbert VINCENT, secretary of the Leyton Distress Committee, England. They lent him money to come to Australia in 1909 and he has not paid it back. Found. 10 pages, List 69.
JONES, J.W., Ahaura Grey Valley New Zealand, wrote in 1906 re Frank GRAHAM who, with his stepfather BRYANT came with the writer from Liverpool to USA in 1849, then onto Melbourne in 1852 in the Jane Dixon. 4 pages, List 55.
JONES, Mrs. L. of Balmichael, Shiskine, Arran Scotland, wrote in 1915 re her husband Lauchlan, who left her with 5 children 8 years ago. Is a joiner and was in Melbourne. Not found. 10 pages, List 8.
JONES, Lauchlan, joiner, sought by wife Marion, Balmichael Shiskine Arran, Scotland in 1909. They have 5 children, the eldest 11; he left 6 years ago and it is over 2 years since she has heard from him, and now forced to get Parish relief. Not found. 4 pages, List 62.
JONES, Lauchlan, joiner, sought by wife in 1911. He left South Africa for Melbourne in 1907, c45 years, Freemason; she is destitute. Not found. 6 pages, List 67.
JONES, Miss Pattie, Roath Park, Cardiff Wales, wrote in 1917 re her aunt Jane Ann RICHARDS who died in Port Adelaide. 10 pages, List 6.
JONES, Richard. Sought in 1904 by son W. Jones of St Thomas, Swansea, Wales. Richard left there many years before. His last letter was in 1881, and this is reproduced; he was then living in Violet Town. He writes that he lost the use of an eye in an accident at Williamstown. Not found. 9 pages, List 23.
JONES, Robert of St. Mary’s Gate, Birkenhead, Cheshire England, wrote in 1915 re his son. Police reply states they need a name, age etc., before they can try and find him. 3 pages, List 7.
JONES, Thomas Henry, born Rotherham, Yorkshire UK, c1859, sought by wife L.?? who wrote from Sheffield in 1899. He has been in Australia for 6 years, and was last heard of in Victoria. She seeks maintenance for herself and their 6 year old boy. 4 pages, List 36.
JONES, Mrs. W., Astley Abbots near Bridgnorth Shropshire, wrote in 1915 re her son William James Jones, not heard from for over a year. Found. 11 pages, List 54.
JORDAN, Mrs. Alice S. of Westcliff on Sea, Essex England, wrote in 1920 re her husband Robert C. Jordan, who deserted her and three children, and ran away with a single woman [unnamed]. She has heard he is now in Melbourne and living with a Mrs. SEWELL, formerly of Perth W.A. Police find that Jordan deserted the single woman in India, taking their child with him, and that she too is after him. 9 pages, List 16.
JORDAN, Frederick D., Camberwell, London, England, wrote in 1917 re his son Edmund Septimus and wife who left there for Melbourne in 1912 with her parents PENGELLY. 5 pages, List 50.
JOSEPHS, Albert L., of Aldgate East, London England, wrote in 1916 re his brother Emanuel; mother L. Josephs had previously written in 1914. Found. 9 pages, List 6.
JOSEPHS, Samuel, Brooklyn, New York, wrote in 1902 re his brother Max who had disappeared from Mount Vernon earlier that year. Enclosed flyer with photo and description and asked police to publicise; their mother is heartbroken. 4 pages, List 43.
JOSHUA, Arthur Clare. Brother Dr. of Malvern England, and father W. of Cheltenham England , write in 1893, anxious about him. A solicitor, left there c2 years ago. A woman has written to the family asking for money on his behalf as he is ill. Detailed investigation done. 45 pages, List 28.
JOUSSETT, , Jules. French Consul in Melbourne asks police to locate him in 1882; not heard from since 1876, They report he died at Great Western in 1881, list assets and burial arrangements etc. 9 pages, List 42.
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KAPLAND, Leopold, MD, wrote from a hospital in Paris France in 1897, requesting address of his cousin Sohu Mathes RUBINSTEIN, from Salonten, Russia. Found interstate. 6 pages, List 36.
KARP, N. wrote from Gamoep, P.O. Springbok, Narnagualand/Namaqualand, Cape Colony in 1916. He was asked to send money for John WOLMAN two years previously; asked what happened to it and to Wolman. Reply states he was convicted of arson and served a prison sentence. 10 pages, List 6.
KAVANAGH, Bridget of Knockendarow, Donard, Co. Wick [Wicklow?] Ireland wrote in 1904 re her son Peter CONROY, who she had not heard from for 9 years. 4 pages.
KAVANAGH, Mrs. Thomas, of Chicago, Ill., USA, wrote in 1897 re husband; Irish, had been 6 years in Royal Irish Constabulary and 2 years in Victoria (Canada?) police. Asks that reply be sent to Mr. H.W. Sheppard, Chief of Police, Victoria British Columbia, and he will forward it to her. Kavanagh was ‘one of those sporting byclists cracks… I am his wife he left me two years ago next December, in Victoria British Columbia, destitute, myself and child, and I have to work like a slave ever since to maintain myself and his child …’. 2 pages, List 4A
KAYE, -. Mr. of Leeds, Yorkshire England, wrote in 1911 re Robert LOWE, who left England in 1904, leaving his wife and family behind. Kaye has heard he is contemplating marriage in Victoria; encloses photograph, which is returned. All Robert Lowe’s in Melbourne are interviewed, but not are the correct person. 8 pages, List 12.
KEAN, Miss Emma J., Freeport, Illinois., USA, wrote in 1918 re her brother Sheridan, 48 years. Not found. 9 pages, List 81.
KEAN, Matthew, sought by wife in 1914. She was working in a hotel in Glasgow, he had left some 8 years before. A Catholic, he had joined the freemasons there before leaving. Found in Melbourne. 4 pages, List 8.
KEARNEY, Michael, sought by sister L. Kearney of Durros, Co. Cork Ireland in 1897; he left there in 1862, last heard from in 1866 at Sandhurst. Traced to Rochester area. 7 pages, List 35.
KEAST, Charles, engine room artificer, wrote from Saltash Cornwall in 1904, asking police to find a watch he had left with hotelkeeper LANGRAN in Melbourne; found. 15 pages, List 47.
KEATING, Richard Francis, sought by niece Stasia CANTWELL, Croamerisle near Clonmel, Co Tipperary Ireland in 1903. He had arrived in 1887 and was last heard of in 1899 at Kalgoorlie. 5 pages, List 44.
KEDDIE, Robert, deserted wife Mary KELLOCK or Keddie and children Janet, Isabella, Robert and William in 1910 at Muirkirk, Glasgow Scotland. In 1911 the Parish Clerk wrote, seeking him. He was 38 years, a carter born Dumfries. Not found. 7 pages, List 68.
KEECH, Marion, wrote from Bloomsbury London England in 1894 re her brother Robert who had died in Melbourne recently; queries his lack of possessions. File gives details of his death and estate. 18 pages. List 4.
KEEFE, M.J. Jnr, wrote on letterhead of McNeil Pharmacy, Torrington, Conn., USA in 1901. She/he believed mother Bridget has been left some money by Daniel Keefe, her uncle. The writing is difficult to decipher, and the name changes to O’KEEFE. Bridget is the eldest daughter of John and Mary JOYCE, was born in the Parish of Ruan, Co Clare Ireland, a younger sister is Ellen, and brother Daniel is in police force. Detail search of Daniel O’Keefe entries is unsuccessful. 27 pages, List 40.
KEEN, John K. of Wanganui New Zealand, wrote in 1913 re Mrs. E.J. MEIKLE, widow of a carpenter at Warragul, his sister. Relatives found. 5 pages, List 14.
KEENAN, Johanna. Information sought by U.S. Consul in Melbourne in 1905. She married – BLOOMFIELD and kept a hotel in Melbourne; is entitled to a share in an estate. Children George and Elizabeth found. 16 pages, List 44.
KEILLOR, Isabella, of Merrion, Dublin, Ireland, wrote in 1895/6 re her son George, who has been in Australia since 1893 at least. Incomplete file, 4 pages, List 18.
KEIR, James, 38 yrs, sought by Mrs William Keir, Lochee, Scotland, in 1914; not heard from since 1913. Not found. 5 pages, List 77.
KELLEHER, Bart, of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, wrote in 1913 re his sister Honorah Kelleher. His father John, at Traralgon, and brother Michael are interviewed, his sister Mary Ellen is mentioned. Family have not seen her for eleven years. Police reply is returned, he has left address. 10 pages, List 12. Another letter of 1909 sought his brother Michael. 3 pages, List 60.
KELLEY, Mrs. Lizzie of Darby, Detroit, USA, wrote in 1903 re her two sisters Mary and Rose HOLDEN who were in Australia. Mary had married a Mr. DOUGHLAS [DOUGLAS?] and had a large family, Rose had also married but to whom was unknown. 4 pages.
KELLY, Charles, sought by W. BILLINGSLEY of Merthr, Glamorganshire in 1906. He left Dublin c 25 yrs ago. His brother Thomas would like to make contact; not found. 8 pages, List 19.
KELLY, Harold, sought by sister Darcy HENRYm Fremantle, W.A., in 1916; was formerly in New Zealand with uncle Richard. Found. 7 pages, List 53.
KELLY, John, of Schenectady (?) New York USA wrote in 1894 re his father William, native of Tuam, Co Galway, who left his wife and family there years ago. 5 Pages, List 4A.
KELLY, John, 87 years, sought by Pittsburgh USA police in 1910 on behalf of relatives there. He was born Milltown Parish Ferns County Wexford Ireland,, enlisted in 14th Light Dragoons, arrived Melbourne c1851. Not found. 10 pages, List 65.
KELLY, John Henry, sought by brother J.P. Kelly, Scullin-Gallagher Iron & Steel Co., St Louis USA in 1909. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, was in U.S. Navy, joined Arctic Expedition, then to England; physical description given, c46 years. Not found. 4 pages, List 60.
KELLY, John Patrick, sought by F. CALDWELL, Head Constable Liverpool England in 1917; he had left his 3 children John Patrick, Richard Patrick and William Henry without support; their mother Maria was in gaol and the children were now in an Industrial School. Kelly was employed on ships. 15 pages, List 49.
KELLY, John W., wrote from Baltic South Dakota USA in 1901 re his relatives Phil, Luke, and James CONELLY or CONDLY, who were born near Boine River Ireland, were sailors and settled in Australia. Their sister Ann married his father, and another brother John arrived in USA c1856. Their father was Luke, and after their mother’s death he married Marguerite NEAL. Not found. 5 pages, List 39.
KELLY, Nicholas T. of police force Chicago, wrote in 1901 re brother Michael, who left Liverpool c1844 for Australia. Father died in Ireland, and mother and rest of family – Matthew, Hugh J., Nicholas T., Mary, Ann, Bridget and Lucy emigrated to U.S.A. 5 Pages, List 5.
KELLY, Peter George. Solicitors from Auckland New Zealand write in 1916 on behalf of his wife Rosina, who is seeking a divorce. Reply states not police business. 6 pages, List 9.
KELLY, William. Wrote from Hotel Huckins, Sedalia, Mo., US in 1902 re his brother James, born ‘Monough nr Bumcrane Dunagale Co Ireland’. Their parents were Rodger and Ann nee CARR, and they had 8 sons and 3 daughters. He hasn’t heard from James in about 20 years; he was a ‘taylor’. William’s home was in Chicago. Note on file states that brother Roger enquired previously. 7 pages, List 24.
KELLY, William, deserted his wife in England c1909. In 1917 she wrote from Burlington St Liverpool England, (the home of her sister) had heard that he was in Melbourne and remarried. Found, had remarried c1914. 6 pages, List 49.
KEMP, James, or SINGER, sought by daughter Matilda MacDONALD, Aberdeen Scotland, in 1917. He left in 1868, when she was a few months old, a ship’s carpenter. She ahs 3 sons in the service. Not found. 9 pages, List 51.
KENDALL, Clara, widow of Charles, wrote from Oreston Park, Brighton England in 1894 re her brother in law Henry KENDALL, who left England c30 years ago, supposed missionary, involved in exploration expedition for scientific purposes, last heard from in 1882 in Melbourne. 11 pages. List 4.
KENSALL, James, Liverpool England, wrote in 1914 re son James Lionel, 22 years, who arrived in Australia in 1912, had been in the army. Found; interesting details provided. 5 pages, List 76.
KENNARD, Phoebe, Sidmouth, Devon England, wrote in 1916 re her brother Norman, was at Maffra, needing medical treatment; not heard from for some months. Found. 6 pages, List 53.
KENNEDY, Annie, 48 years, sought by John MacDOUGALL, Broughty Ferry, Scotland, on behalf of friends, in 1910. She was born at Aberfeldy, Co Perth, and left for Australia c1900, then returned on a visit last year. She was employed by Mrs Arthur BARNES of Malvern. Found working for E. BOWDEN of Upper Macedon. 8 pages, list 63.
KENNEDY, D.J. of Cleveland Fire Dept., Ohio USA, wrote in 1904 seeking brothers Daniel and Michael GORMAN; their brother John had died there. 4 pages, List 20.
KENNEDY, Mrs Douglas, Kincairn by Thornhill, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, wrote in 1913, asking if David McMurdo CANNON was respectable. 3 pages, List 75.
KENNEDY, Hugh Vincent, solicitor, Dublin Ireland, wrote in 1898 re – NUGENT who was admitted to an insane asylum 1884/5. He sought information to see if this was the person his clients were related to. The person was Edwin Barnett NUGENT, supposed born in Antigua West Indies, eldest son of a medical practitioner, but possibly born England. Other enquiries received about him were from R.R. NUGENT, Queensland, a supposed brother, and Dr. Henry N.M. SEDGWICK of Southsea Hants England, a supposed uncle. The latter mentioned a Miss WARING, whom the patient remembered. 8 pages, List 4.
KENNEDY, Miss Mary, wrote from New Britain Conn., USA in 1905 re her brother Patrick, last heard from six year ago and aged c30 2 years. Mother had died. Reply states insufficient information provided. 3 pages, List 44.
KENNEDY, Michael, wrote from Ware, Mass., USA in 1894 re Michael O’CONNOR; his sister Nora O’CONNOR was trying to contact him. O’Connor was ‘addicted to drink’. Located interstate by police. 10 pages. List 4.
KENNEY, Thomas L., of Suffield, Hartford, USA, wrote in 1917 re his uncle Michael MURRAY, born Co. Galway, went to Manchester England in 1863, and had been in the Victorian police force. Police trace possible descendants, and say he may have been known here as Patrick MURRAY. 5 pages, List 6.
KENNY, John, sought by brother Andrew, Roxbury, Boston, Mass., USA, in 1906. He was formerly in the police force, fought in Maori War in New Zealand. Family found. 5 pages, List 48.
KENT, Mrs Bertha, of Butte City, Montana US, wrote in 1917 re her brother Alfred Kent; has heard from him in forty years. Found in NSW. 7 pages, List 11.
KENT, Mrs Dolly, Fitzroy, attempted suicide in 1911; neighbour Mrs BURNELL called police. She lived with her mother Mrs HESTFORD. 5 pages, List 95.
KENT, N.B. of Cambridge House, Camberwell England, wrote in 1914 re George MacQUILLIN, aged 18 yrs, who came to Victoria; last heard of in Rushworth; he has heard his employer was killed suddenly and wonders where George is. Found by police. 3 pages, List 7.
KENT, Walter, sought by Mrs. H. RUCK KEENE, Forest Lodge, Whip’s Cross, Walthamstow England, in 1914. He went to Melbourne in 1912, aged 46 yrs, leaving a large family there who are in need. Police find he was on the railway works, but has left. 15 pages, List 8.
KENWORTHY, W.D., wrote from Rusholme, England in 1895 re a report that his brother in law Joseph MEE suicided by throwing himself from the S.S. Edina, Captain Forbes. His father was J.B. Mee, a fishmonger of North Wales. Event confirmed. 33 pages, List 30.
KENYON, James, sought by wife Annie, Church Lane, England in 1917. He left in 1911, worked on the railways and stopped writing in 1913. He had two sisters in Melbourne, one Mrs. SMITH, Clifton Hill and a brother Albert, who are interviewed. 10 pages, List 51.
KEOGH, Mary, Pat and Frank, sought by their cousin Michael Keogh, Aughavanagh, Antrim Co Wicklow Ireland in 1914. They went to Melbourne 60-70 years ago. Their grandparents were Frank and Mary. Various Keogh residents are approached, but not found. 19 pages, List 77.
KERIN, Peter, left Ballinacally Co Clare Ireland c1870 for Australia. Sought by nephew Michael, Buffalo New York. Found. 4 pages, List 63.
KERINS, Mrs. S., Liverpool England, wrote in 1918 re her husband Henry Charles, c30 years, who worked his way to Australia on a ship; was born Williamstown. Not found. 5 pages, List 50.
KERR, Charles, Detroit, Michigan, USA, in 1916 asked police to find Joseph PARR, his wife’s uncle, who came from Liverpool to Melbourne c1911, a member of the Salvation Army and a retired policeman. Found. 6 pages, List 52.
KESSEL, Robert, 23 yrs, sought by Victor B., SALISBURY, Hamburg, Eric County New York USA in 1911. Details of Henry Kessel ascertained, but not the right person. 13 pages, List 67.
KESSLER, Lancelot Robert, wrote in 1917 from Trench Mortar Battery, 31st Brigade, Salonica Forces, re his mother Mrs. Lottie STAFFORD, a nurse. He left Melbourne in 1896. His sister Mrs Trixie LETHBRIDGE found. 6 pages. List 6.
KEUNE, Henny [Henrietta?] German Consul in Melbourne asked police to find her in 1928, enclosed photograph. Note states found in Germany. 2 pages, List 42.
KEW, Manfred wrote from Pokew Auckland New Zealand in 1903 re his brother Frank, last heard of in Melbourne; found. 7 pages, List 46.
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KHAN, Chandu, (son of Bhadur Khan), wrote from Delhi India in 1914. He had lived in Melbourne for 18 years, but while placed in a lunatic asylum for 3 years his property was auctioned. He wants the proceeds of the auction forwarded to him there. Police find his assets were sold to pay a debt. 17 pages, List 7
KHAN, Fattehai. Commissioner of Police in Bombay wrote in 1919. Kahan, 60 years of age, had recently arrived there from Melbourne without a passport, and claimed to have lived and worked in Melbourne for past 25-30 yrs. Seeks confirmation and reason for no passport. 4 pages, List 18.
KHAN, Ghani Walad Adam. Information sought by the District Superintendent of Police, Kolaba, India on behalf of a relative of Khan, a Pathan, Boku Wd Karen SULEMAN KHEL-GHAIL, who wished to join him in Australia, but was robbed in Bombay on his way there. Khan transported goods by camel. 17 pages, List 41.
KIENI, John Martin. Sought by Swiss Consul in Melbourne in 1919; last heard of three years ago. 4 pages, List 10.
KILDALL, Petra, Seattle, Washington, USA, wrote in 1914 re her brother Olaf MIKKELBORG, who left home in Norway many years ago. Not found. 5 pages, List 78.
KILLAM & BECK, Solicitors, Vancouver Canada, wrote in 1918 regarding the next of kin of the late Allen McDONELL, a bachelor, who died intestate there. His brother John was overseer of Telegraphs in Melbourne. Police locate daughter Mrs. Lucy CLAUSCEN. 6 Pages, List 6.
KILMARTIN, Kiernan and sister Mrs Michael (Bessie) KELLY, sought by brother Patrick, Hartford, Conn., USA in 1911. They left Seven Churches, King’s County Ireland c30 years ago. Not found. 8 pages, List 66.
KING, – Mrs, c/- Nazareth House, Durban, South Africa, wrote in 1913. She had married William Joseph King a year ago; he was the son of William Charles, farmer, Tamworth. She went to visit her people in England and on her return found he had sailed to Australia; she is destitute and has now found he is a deserter from the Transvaal police. Found interstate. 13 pages, List 74.
KING, Albert, sought by father Stephen, Kintbury, near Hungerford, Berks, England in 1910; last heard of in Melbourne. Found. 6 pages, List 63.
KING, Edward John, Geelong, in 1915 is paying maternity expenses to Alice WAKELIN, Greytown New Zealand. 14 pages, List 79.
KING, Harry, wife and sons John, James, Edward and Thomas, left Donockmore, Co. Tyrone Ireland for Australia, [no date]. Robert F. KING, of Brooklyn, New York USA, wrote in 1895, hadn’t heard from them for years; relatives. 2 pages, List 28.
KING, M., Liverpool England, wrote in 1915 re William and Johnson King, supposed to be in the railways. Police track Alfred of Carlton, son of William Johnson King, who provides information. 7 pages, List 80.
KING, Mrs Margaret nee O’SHAUGHNESSY, sought by her sister Catherine REIDY, Brooklyn New York in 1914. She was formerly of Co. Limerick, and left there for Melbourne c60 years ago. Not found, although the five women of that name in Melbourne are checked. 12 pages, List 8.
KING, Stephen of Kintbury, Hungerford, Berkshire England, wrote in 1915 re his son Albert, hasn’t heard since 1914. Found. 4 pages, List 8.
KINGSLEY, Richard Henry, of Oceanport New Jersey USA, wrote in 1900 regarding his uncle William Kingsley, once in the Vic. Police department, in the 1850s. Richard’s parents were Thomas Wells Kingsley and Mary A. Webb. 1 page, List 18.
KINGTON, George, sought by nephew Walter Dudley Kington of Suva, Fiji in 1899. He was a native of Trowbridge, Wiltshire England, and emigrated with brothers Samuel and Walter. The writer is a son of Walter, who was murdered in Fiji in 1891. Relatives found. 10 pages, List 37.
KINNANE, Mrs. Mary, New York, USA, wrote in 1905 re her brother Thomas O’CONNOR, native of Robertstown Co Limerick, was in police force. Found. 5 pages, List 47.
KINNEAR, Mrs. W., of Egremont, Cheshire, England, wrote in 1920 re her husband William, a soldier, who returned from overseas to Australia in 1917. He had committed a bigamous marriage to Eva BROWN; the pair were living in Sydney. 14 pages.
KINNEY, William, East St Louis, Illinois, USA, wrote in 1903 re sisters Mary Ann, Ellen and Fanny Kinney and Mrs. Margaret McNamara. Not found. 7 pages, List 46.
KIRBY, Henry, 4th Light Horse. Information sought by Mrs. J.A. PARRY of Birkenhead, England in 1915. He is her daughter’s husband and deserted ship c3 years ago, leaving her with two children to support. She has heard he has enlisted in the above in Melbourne. Confirmed and traced. 17 pages, List 41.
KIRK, Alice, Liverpool England, wrote in 1919 re her husband Patrick who left there 15 months ago as a fireman on board ship, then lived in melbourne under another name. Traced. 6 pages, List 82.
KIRK, John Kerr. Information sought by brother James, St. John, N.B. Canada in 1903. He arrived in Melbourne in 1857 as a ship’s purser, last heard from in 1874. 5 pages, List 45.
KIRKLAND, William Frederick, Newark, New Jersey USA, wrote in 1912 seeking his sisters Anna Maria, Caroline, Kate and Florence Isabel, all children of the late Archibald of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Gives details of his own life etc. Relatives found. File includes marriage certificate of Florence to Samuel DUCK in 1904. 17 pages, List 71.
KIRKPATRICK, F.H. Writes from Fort William, Ontario Canada in 1916, seeking details of entering police force here. Has both military and police experience. Is married. Note: Letter is damaged over third letter of surname, so could be KILPATRICK. 1 page. List 9.
KLAR, Mrs. Nellie, of Chicago, Ill., USA, wrote in 1916 re her son Joseph, aged 22 yrs, born Frankfort, Indiana, a telegraph operator, who sailed as cook on a ship from England in 1915. Not found. 4 pages, List 6.
KLEMENS, Charles, sought by brother Th. KLIEMANN, Bertsdorf near Tritlau, Silensia, Germany, in 1897. Letter in German, with translation. Not found. 7 pages, List 25.
KLEPSTAD, Paul and John of Chicago, Ill., USA., wrote in 1892 re their brother Olaf KLEPSTAD or OLSEN, native of Norway, aged c39 years. 1 page, List 2.
KLIBANSKI, L. Russian Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1896 re this person – he had had an enquiry from St. Petersburg. Found under a different name. Most of the file deals with a reprimand of a constable for taking 10 days to report his findings. 10 pages, List 8.
KNIGHT, Mrs. C., wrote from Worcester, Mass., USA in 1895 re John QUIRK, known as KIRK there, proprietor of the 7th Star Hotel in Australia; her brother. 1 page, List 28.
KNIGHT, George, wrote from Blackpool England in 1896 seeking information on his father George, a brickmaker at Sandhurst who has been in Australia over 40 years. 5 pages, List 33.
KNIGHT, George Frederick, sought by sister Mrs S.K. FIELDING, St Annes on the Sea, England in 1908. He was c40 years, a remittance man had been treated for ‘excesses with women. Found. 7 pages, List 62.
KNOBEL, Charles, Brooklyn, New York USA, wrote in 1919 re father Charles Merritt Knobel, who arrived in Melbourne in 1900 and has not been heard from since. 5 pages, List 77.
KNOWLES, Arthur, enquired for by sister Mrs. M. HOCKING of Blackburn, Lancashire, in 1898. Last heard from 4 years ago when in Ballan. List 26.
KNOWLTON, Mrs. Isabel, Los Angeles, California, wrote in 1905 re Richard JOHNSON/JOHNSTON, who left Manchester New Hampshire many years before. 11 pages.
KNOWLES, Mrs. E., Dudley, Worcestershire, England, wrote in 1914 re her brother James SHELDON; she had received a letter that he was in Wonthaggi hospital. Found in asylum, not expected to live. She wrote again about him in 1916. 15 pages, List 52.
KOCH, John Frederick. Sought by brother in law William SCHLEUSE of Tavistock, Ontario Canada in 1900. Koch was born at Meckelburg Schwerine Germany and left there in 1855 when aged 21 yrs. Not found. 13 pages, List 18.
KOHLSAAT, Dr G., Rectsanwalt, Altona, Germany, wrote in German in 1907 re brothers Franz and Carl Johann SCHMIDT who have inherited money from uncle Sebastian SCHMIDT, formerly resident in Bendigo. Found. 8 pages, List 57.
KOHN, Maurice. Austro Hungarian Consulate in Melbourne wrote in 1899 on behalf of his mother, who lived at Karsbad. He was sent to Australia in 1893, was addicted to drink. Other Kohns interviewed, but no relation. 11 pages, List 17.
KOROALSKY, Sandar of Brooklyn New York USA wrote in 1892 regarding Barney and Charles MARX, brothers, who had spent more than twenty years in Melbourne. 2 pages, List 2.
KOSS, Eva, writes from Neustadt West Prussia District of Danzig, Germany in 1892, (in German) regarding her son John. 4 pages.
KRAETZER, Samuel, Christchurch, New Zealand, wrote in 1913, asking that his son Norman, working as a revenue detective, be discharged as he was getting into bad company. 4 pages, List 73.
KRAUSE, Charles A. wrote from Milwaukee USA in 1894 re his uncle E.H. MARSCHNER, born Sachen, Germany[?] aged 54 years, was in Melbourne six years ago. Writer is son of sister Carolina. 6 pages. List 4.
KUES, Frederick J., sought by U.S. Consul in Melbourne in 1908 on behalf of his father Frederick, Baltimore, US, who had not heard from him since 1907. Found. 7 pages, List 58.
KUGELMANN, Arthur, New Orleans, 18 years, wrote in 1908 asking police to find his relatives. Father was born in Australia and 5/6 brothers; he died in New Orleans. A relative found. 4 pages, List 59.
KUHN, Stuart. Left his wife and child over 2 years ago in 1907 in Pimlico London England. She writes asking if he is earning a regular wage as he is sending her no money. 6 pages, List 9.
KÜLLMER, Mrs Emilie Rosalie nee PFEIFFER; relatives sought by German Consul General in Sydney in 1909. Detailed family history given; she was born in Mount Gambier in 1864, married Wilhelm Küllmer 1884, siblings listed. 43 pages, List 61.
KUPLER, Ludwig, sought by Felix, master baker, Greulich, Silesia, Germany in 1897; left there in 1844, not heard from since. 19 pages, List 29.
KYNOCH, Francis, Cleadon, Sunderland England, wrote in 1910 re his maternal grandfather James GLASS, farmer, of Coldstone Aberdeenshire, who went to Melbourne c1850 and was accidentally killed; seeks details which are supplied. 5 pages, List 66.
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LACEY, Maurice, wrote from Dallas Texas in 1897 re his uncle Michael, who left Dublin Ireland in 1864 for Melbourne, was a waiter. Found. 5 pages, List 35.
LACHRANE, William, comedian, died in British Colombo, leaving a five year old child. In 1913 grandmother Mrs WHITE, Brighton, asks police to trace the child. Con MOREIN of the A.V. Association is interviewed. 4 pages, List 73.
LACY, Edward J., wrote from Hartford, Conn., USA in 1897 re Michael LACY who left Ireland for Australia ‘a great many years ago’; he would be c80 years old now. He had siblings John, Edward, Dennis, Thomas, James and Margaret and others. Edward is his nephew, born in the USA. Not found. 18 pages, List 36.
LAECHLER, Mrs. Jane of Dorchester, Mass, US., wrote in 1911 re Alexander McKELVIE. Not found. 4 pages, List 13.
LAIRD, Peter, of Glasgow Scotland, wrote in 1894, re his sister Elizabeth and her husband William COCHRAN, who left there 30 years ago for California, and were now believed to be in Melbourne. Not found. 5 pages, List 17.
LAMBERT, Frederick Henry, baker, 48 years, sought by wife in Stratford, Taranaki New Zealand in 1909. Found. 9 pages, List 60.
LAMBERT, M., Mrs, Toronto Canada, wrote in 1912; she is the eldest daughter of Henry SWINBOURN, and trying to find out if he left her any property. His brothers were James and Edwin, and his father kept an inn in London England. All Swinborn/Swinburne families in Melbourne are interviewed, none are related, and there is no record of any probate. 10 pages, List 70.
LAMBOILET, William, c60 years, sought by nephew John Douglas HORLEY, White River, New Ontario, Canada, in 1908. Lamboilet adopted his sister Madge and taken to Melbourne c1895; she would now be c24 years old. Not found. 5 pages, List 58.
LAMOTTE, Captaine H., Noumea, is commissioner of police there and a stamp collector; asks help in getting Australian stamps. 7 pages, List 50.
LANE, E.C. of New Plymouth, New Zealand, wrote in 1908. Has seen a report of the death of a man named Lane, and asks if it is her son; reply states not him. 5 pages. List 5.
LANE, Mrs Hannah, widow, Queenstown, Ireland, wrote in 1910 re her brothers Michael, Thomas and William and sister Susan; not heard from for some years. William found. 6 pages, list 63.
LANE, W., of Birmingham England, wrote in 1907 re the date of death of John or Thomas WALTON, supposed to have died on the gold diggings c50 years ago; there was a large amount of money in chancery for him. Reply states that the only death of relevance was John Walton alias Moore, who died in gaol in 1855, was a ship’s carpenter and aged 45. 4 pages, in poor condition. List 11
LANG, Arthur Edward. Sought by wife Lillian of Grafton Bridge, Auckland New Zealand in 1917. She hasn’t heard from him for over two years; his family live in Melbourne. Not found. 6 pages, List 11.
LANGE, I.M., Clifton, Invercargill New Zealand, wrote in 1912 re brother P.W. STEWART who she has heard is in a mental hospital; was working for MILLAR’s Timber Co. Found, medical report on file. 7 pages, List 70.
LANGWORTHY, Richard Robert, sought by James HELLYER of Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon in 1896; he is executor of Langworthy’s aunt Ann BROWN and he is entitled to a share. His brother Walter Dinnathorne Langworthy is in Hobart. Found. 6 pages, List 31.
LANIGAN, Mrs. nee PILON, wrote from Cincinnati Ohio USA in 1892 re James COLLINS ‘one time head constable of the Police Force’ and her uncle. 1 page, List 2.
LANIGAN, Mrs. Ann, wrote from Cincinnati, Ohio US in 1894 re her uncle James COLLINS. She had written before, needs help “very badly”. Her mother was Jane COLLINS nee PILLON. Her husband has died, she has 3 children. In a second letter she has heard he has died; he had two sons John and James. 4 pages, List 30.
LANIGAN, Mrs Mary C. of South Brooklyn New York USA, wrote in 1893 re Martin BURKE, formerly of Galway Ireland, whose wife was Eliza FEENERTHY/FEENERTY. She is the daughter of Martin’s sister Ellen, and a widow. 2 pages, List 4.
LANNEN, H.K. of Portmagee, Co. Kerry Ireland wrote in 1900 re brother Thomas Michael LANNEN. 14 pages.
LANGHOOP, B.J. Schuyler, Nebraska, USA, wrote in 1917 re mother’s brother Fritz FRUEHLING, German, who went to Australia c50 years ago and was last heard of in Ballarat. Not found. 11 pages, List 51.
LAPPIN, George, emigrated from Sheffield England c35 years ago, not heard from since. Sought by nephew John DOWLING, San Jose, California USA in 1913. Not found. 7 pages, List 73.
LARBY, Mrs. Mary, of Fermoy, Co. Cork Ireland, wrote in 1906. Three brothers, James, John and William HAMIL emigrated to Australia c40 yrs previously, William died in Melbourne recently, and she thinks he would have been well off, yet she’s received nothing from his estate. A cousin Michael MANGAN handled the estate. 6 pages, List 18.
LARKIN, Miss C. of Dublin Ireland, wrote in 1911, asking police to see Archbishop CARR and get him to send her some money as she is penniless. Her aunt Mrs. Maria COOK died in Melbourne and left her estate to the church. Larkin was formerly of Augharengh [?] Co. Wicklow. [Letter difficult to read]. 6 pages, List 15.
LARKIN, Catherine, St Patrick’s House, Dublin Ireland, wrote several letters in 1912 re the estate of her aunt Mrs Maria COOK, pleading for her share to be sent to her. 24 pages, List 70.
LARNACH, Walter, widower, sought by daughter in law Mrs. Walter J. Larnach, Seattle Washington, USA, in 1907. Not found. 5 pages, List 55.
LARNEY, Patrick, sought by Catherine ARMSTRONG, San Francisco, USA, in 1909. He went from New York to Australia many years ago. Her mother was the daughter of Hugh Larney, of Liverpool. Not found. 5 pages, List 60.
LARTER, E.J., of Picture Butt PO via Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, wrote in 1914 re his wife Lily who ran off with Reg. HOBBS in 1911. She is 32, a native of Plymouth Devon England and took their four year old child with them. Police find them under the name of HERBERT. 5 pages, List 2.
LA SEUR, Marie Josepha. Sought by Belgian Consul Melbourne, on behalf of Foreign Office, Brussels in 1905. She was born there in 1853, divorced from Hubert DESENFANS and came to Australia in 1890. Found. 11 pages, List 12.
LATHROP, Miss Ann Evelyn of Sherman, Texas, wrote in 1913 re John EBDON, last heard of in Melbourne in 1853; he had a daughter Amelia. ‘They are part heirs to an old estate’. John’s youngest sister Mary Ebdon Vining Lathrop is the writer’s grandmother. Police interview Tasmanian Ebdon family, but they are not the correct people. 10 pages, List 13.
LATROS, Antoine, sought by brother Panayotis in Constantinople in 1898, found. 5 pages, List 25. See also PATROS.
LAUDER, Reginald Cape. Wrote from Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1906, enquiring if a firm of NOLAN & NOLAN existed in Melbourne; police give details. 6 pages, List 19.
LAUNDRY, Samuel, sought by Miss M.L. ROGERS of Plymouth, England in 1899. His daughter Jenny WOOLLEY located. 5 pages, List 37.
LAURENT, Prosper. Information sought by eldest daughter Sothee Mary, Auckland, New Zealand in 1906. Very detailed description of him, ‘by birth and education a gentleman and scholar’ but an alcoholic, c74 years. Not found. 6 pages, List 48.
LAURENCE, Catherine nee Ryan/Byrne. Sister Mary RYAN wrote from Co Clare Ireland in 1895, seeking her. List 79.
LAURIE, James. Information about him sought by his wife in Kennington Park, Glasgow, Scotland in 1901. He was born 1835 in Paisley Scotland. 12 pages, List 15.
LAURIE, James. Information sought by wife in Kinning Park Glasgow in 1902. A cook, born Paisley, father Thomas, has a brother R. 4 pages, List 24.
LA VERDE, Lucile, of Chicago, Ill., USA, wrote in 1918 re the sisters Blaine who lived in Melbourne in 1879. Mrs. ROLFE and Mrs CALDWELL were their married names. Police track descendants who state name really BANN. 4 pages, List 16.
LAWLESS, Thomas of Aston Road Birmingham England wrote in 1892 re his brother William, who belonged to the 44th Regiment, and left India c1884, with comrades, for Australia, to join the police force. 4 pages, List 2.
LAWLEY, A.L. of Beira, East Africa, wrote in 1910 asking police to give a letter to Brunswick police, advising of the death of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pascoe. Police find the Pascoes live in Coburg. 2 pages, List 13.
LAWLOR, James Valentine, sought by sister Jane in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in 1898. He left there c40 years ago and would be about 68 years old. Not found. 4 pages, List 18.
LAWLOR, Phillip, sought by father Thomas of Drumany Pleydwell, Milltown, Balburbet, Co. Cavan Ireland in 1899. Wen to Perth c1895. Found. 13 pages, List 23.
LAWLOR, William, sought by mother Sarah, London England in 1855. He received a conditional paradon in 1853 and came to the Victorian goldfields. Police establish he is in gaol under the name ELLARD. List 80.
LAWRENCE, Alfred, sought by R.N. CHRISTIE, Chairman, Harpenden War Relief Fund in 1915. He left there in 1910 with his wife and 6 children for Melbourne, was a bricklayer and illiterate. His eldest daughter married Henry GALLOWAY. Interesting comment about his being born with 6 fingers. Found. 5 pages, List 53.
LAWRENCE, Joseph of Woodhouse Carr Leeds England wrote in 1894 re his uncle Harry GREEN ‘a great Bookmaker and betting man of Melbourne’ aged c70 years. Lawrence is his brother’s son. 5 pages, List 4A
LAWRENCE, Margaret A., of Oaklands, Kenley Surrey England, wrote in 1892 re Edward SURBEY, husband of her cook. Surbey had married the woman and taken her to Sydney New South Wales Australia; he was a house decorator. He subsequently sent her and their baby girl back to England as her health was failing, and sent money for some months. The wife has now not heard from him for five years. Surbey is located under the name of HOBSON and was recently prosecuted for making a false statement in relation to the birth of a child. 7 pages, List 2.
LAWRENCE, William, sought by daughter Mrs A. PARK, Morpeth, England, in 1909. He had been in Australia 21 years, was working for the government. Not found. 12 pages, List 61.
LAWSON, Annie, King’s Head, Richmond, York, England, wrote in 1913 re Philip PARSONS (real name Billie PORSON) born Devonport England c1887, left there for Australia; she has a maintenance order out against him. Found, he denies paternity. 17 pages, List 29.
LAWSON, John, formerly kept the Gridiron Hotel in Dunedin New Zealand. Information sought by wife Kate in 1902; he cleared out 6 years ago with a barmaid. Not found. 14 pages, List 43.
LAWSON, Tom, sought by brother Cuthbert, West Berkeley, California in 1910. He hadn’t been heard from for 27 years; c65 years. They were sons of the late Jacob of Glasgow. Not found. 7 pages, List 62.
LAYTON, William. Information sought by father C. Layton, Lowestoff, England in 1916. Cousin F.C., a constable there, also wrote. Found. 9 pages, List 53.
LAZENBY, George Hull of Cardiff, South Wales, wrote in 1905 re his sister’s husband, Dr. David Grahame BROWNE, who left her 20 years ago and went to Australia. Police find him in Western Australia: ‘This man is a hopeless wreck … thru his drunken habits … has another wife in Melbourne and grown up family …’. but only report finding him. Letter subsequently from Mrs. Emma Josephine BROWNE, of Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, Ireland, seeking details, but he has gone from there. 12 pages, 3 in faded pencil. List 12.
LAZONBY, Edward, of Seaham Harbour Co. Durham. His only child, Mrs. Robert BARKER writes from Heathcote Victoria in 1892. She left home many years ago, and is now in poor circumstances; seeks details of her father – whether he is dead and if so what happened to his estate. Police in England reply that he died in 1881, leaving his estate to the daughter of John and Margaret NICHOLSON, Margaret BAXTER and her children, and their TURNBULL grandchildren, and enclose a copy of his Will. 7 pages, List 5.
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LEAHY, Daniel. His wife Honora wrote from Surrey England in 1855, seeking his whereabouts. He was at White Hills Bendigo in 1854. List 80.
LEAVEN, Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio USA, wrote in 1911 re his uncle J., not heard from for many years, and the sister of a friend, Netty KENSAL. Uncle’s family traced. 5 pages, List 68.
LEBL, Arthur, Southampton England, wrote in 1914 asking confirmation that his wife Annie is the same person as Dorothy Lebl who sued Lazarus Wolf BALKIND for child maintenance in 1910. Details of case given. 13 pages, List 76.
LEDSHAM, John, c30 years, chemist’s assistant in Melbourne, sought by father in law J.A. COWELL, Manchester, England, on behalf of his wife. Found to have been in gaol elsewhere. 10 pages, List 43.
LEDSHAM, W., Captain South Raglan Barracks, Devonport, Stock England, wrote in 1893 re George FOUNTAIN, his brother in law, who was in Melbourne in 1888. His parents have not heard from him for some years. 6 pages, List 3.
LEE, C.W., wrote from Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA in 1905 re Robert LEE, who had been in Australia over 40 years. 3 pages.
LEE, Dorrall, wrote from Dighton Mass., USA in 1901, re a female of the same name who left England for Australia, became wealthy and left a fortune to him; no record of any such person. 3 pages, List 40.
LEE, Mrs. Ellen, c/- Mrs. HARRIS, Bootle Liverpool England, wrote in 1914 re her husband Harry H., known as William HEATLEY. He was a sailor and left 4 years ago; encloses a 1913 letter from him and a photo. Found. 10 pages, List 7.
LEE. J.J.W., Reefton, New Zealand, wrote two strange letters to Victorian police in 1914. NZ police advise he was in a mental hospital in Australia, but brother Hubert removed him and bought him there; is harmless. 14 pages, List 76.
LEGG, H.J. Head Constable Guildford Surrey writes in 1899 on behalf of unnamed brother who has had no reply to his letters. Photo of J.H. on file, wearing Crimea Medal. 4 pages, List 23.
LEGGIT, Robert, of Edinburgh Scotland, wrote in 1862 re his son David, a shoemaker at Ballarat, has not heard for two years. 5 pages, List 5.
LE GRICE, Frederick, or his family, sought by Linas Le Grice, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada in 1902. Not found. 4 pages, List 24.
LEHANE, Michael, left Killavoy, Banteen, Co Cork Ireland, for Australia c1875. Information sought by nephew Dan BUCKLEY, East Greenwich, London England, in 1909. 4 pages, List 60.
LEHENEY, John, of N. Leominster, Mass., USA, wrote in 1894 re his uncle of the same name, who was born in Co. Roscommon and not heard of in 35 years. 1 Page, List 4A.
LEIBUNDGUT, Mrs Elizabeth, Brooklyn USA, wrote in 1911 re her childhood sweetheart Robert Charles GRIPPER, born Chelmsford Essex. She has important news for him. Her letter to him is still on file. 12 pages, List 65.
LEICESTER, Lieut. R.A.H. of 1st Bedfordshire Regt., Bengal, India, wrote in 1906, asking for details of entry into police force; he was 28yrs, had seen service in South Africa. 3 pages, List 19.
LEIGHTON, E. Forester. Wrote from St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, in 1906, seeking employment in police department. He has served in Natal police. 3 pages, List 19.
LEITCH, Annie, Nottingham, England, wrote in 1914 re husband Ernest, who has not paid maintenance. They were married in 1892 and he left 17 years ago; she has had to live with her parents. Found. 8 pages, List 77.
LENNON, J., of Dundalk Ireland, wrote in 1908 re his uncle John Lennon, an ex Royal Irish Constabulary member. Found by police. 7 pages, List 10.
LEONARD, Patrick, James and Bridget. All arrived in Victoria c1874. Bridget married James O’BRIEN and moved to the north east. Information sought by Dennis E. RYAN, clerk of Supreme Court, Buffalo New York in 1898. Found. 3 pages, List 20.
LESLIE, George, committed suicide in Melbourne in 1891. Chief Constable, Sheffield England wrote in 1892 on behalf of brother and son who sought details. His cousin Thomas James Leslie was in Melbourne. 10 pages, List 76.
LESSLIE, Mrs. M. of Dundee Scotland, wrote in 1906 re her aunt Miss Isabella SIMPSON of Parkville, who had failed to answer her letters. 5 pages, List 19.
LETT, Elizabeth Kate of New Cross London, wrote in 1914 re her husband Herbert Charles, 26 years, native of London, who was employed on a ship to Australia and has not returned. 8 pages.
LETTIERE, Peter, of Trenton, New Jersey USA wrote in 1914 re his grandfather Michael FLEMING, last heard from about 15 years ago, would be 75-80 years old. Not found. 6 pages, List 8.
LEVEY, Alfred, watchmaker and jeweller, late of London, brother of Henry and Joseph, sought by Mrs Elizabeth SESSEL, Liverpool England in 1909. He was born in Canada, apprenticed to Tiffany’s, c50 years, had been missing for about 15 years. 15 pages, List 60.
LEVY, Miss Roselle F., of New York City, wrote in 1892 re Henry, aged 52 years. 2 pages.
LEVY, Samuel, sought by wife Johann in 1897. He had been missing since 1888, last heard of in Melbourne. Letter in German on file. B. GREENFIELD of New York wrote on her behalf. Not found. 13 pages, List 35.
LEWIS, Private G., Auckland, New Zealand, wrote in 1911 re his wife who left with Walter BYRON, c40 years, and took their 2 year son with her, leaving him with 2 daughters. 3 pages, List 68.
LEWIS, George M. Solicitor William H. Gilman of Watertown New York wrote in 1897 re Lewis, who died in a steamship disaster off the coast. He had come from Australia, was an actor with two sons. His heirs were entitled to a considerable sum of money and police were asked to find them. Lewis, aged about fifty years, may have been known under a different name in Australia. 9 pages, List 2.
LEWIS, Mary Jane, wrote from Montego Bay, Jamaica in 1918 re her stepfather Richard Albion COLE, who left there c40 years ago for Australia and was never heard from again. He was a carpenter. Police trace descendants of Richard Cole of Footscray, but he is not the person sought. His death certificate is on file. 14 pages, List 16.
LEWIS, Thomas, joiner/carpenter, sought by brother Alexander of Dundee Scotland in 1901, via Marie GORDON of Eurobin. She wrote to Chief Commissioner Chomley, whose family she knew slightly ‘in the early days of the colony’ and often heard ‘of her old pupils from Mr. Fawkner …’. Not found. 2 pages, List 40.
LEY, David. Information sought by nephew James, Fruit & Potato Merchant, Llanelly, Wales, in 1909. Was in Geelong in the 1860s. Son traced and gives family history. 5 pages, List 62.
LIDDELL, D., of Clapham, London England, wrote in 1917 re his great uncle Thomas GRAY, who went to Victoria c1848 and was a warden on the Ballarat goldfields; last heard of in Queensland, and would be about 86 years old. Not found. 8 pages, List 6.
LIGHT, Mrs. George, of Liverpool, Lancashire, England, wrote in 1913 re her son Edgar, who came to Australia fourteen months ago to live with her elder son and wife. He is only 15 years, and she hasn’t heard for four months. Found. 7 pages, List 12.
LILLER, Joseph, wrote from Perth Western Australia in 1912. He was there on a holiday and asked whether there was any vacancies in the Victorian detective office. He was English, 29 years, had served in the King’s Royal Rifles in South Africa and Somalia, then joined the Bombay Police and was an Inspector there. He spoke several languages. Both he and his wife suffered from malaria, so keen to leave India. 4 pages, List 33.
LILLIE, Charles, died in Maryborough Hospital (Victoria), in 1914, an Old Age Pensioner. Police attempt to trace relatives and find that a sister Mrs. A. KEMP is in London, her husband has a grocer’s shop, and a brother Thomas is a hotel keeper. Mrs. John KING in Halsted Essex might also be able to help with information. Deceased kept a diary of his life. 7 pages, List 7
LILLIS, Lance Corporal Richard, of R.E. Cairo, Egypt, wrote in 1895 re Patrick O’SULLIVAN, who died at Sandringham. He seeks information about the circumstances on behalf of relatives, mother, two sisters and a brother in Ireland, another brother and sister in U.SA. It was believed O’Sullivan was wealthy. Report gives true story. His body had been identified by Daniel TRACEY of Brunswick. 5 pages, List 30.
LINCOLN, Ernest, drowned in the Yarra in 1907. Chief Constable South Shields England wrote on behalf of his father, E.H. Lincoln, seeking his effects. 17 pages, List 48.
LINEGHAN, Catherine, wrote from Dunedin New Zealand in 1899 re her husband, who deserted her and their child. Has heard he is in Melbourne. 11 pages, List 36.
LINDSAY, James. Sought by nephew John E. Lindsay of Buffalo New York in 1902; he was a sheep farmer. John is a son of Thomas. Not found. 8 pages, List 21.
LINDSAY, Walter. Sought by unnamed wife in Salisbury England in 1919. He left in 1916 and had not provided any support since. His mother was Mrs. PRESTON. Police find he in gaol under another name, and his mother had died. 12 pages, some damaged. List 17.
LINFORD, Mrs. M.J., Cape Town, South Africa, wrote in 1916 re husband Lance Corporal Harry Alfred James, 23rd Battalion, and getting his salary allotment. He also wrote concerning Gertrude LAWLOR, who was supposed to be banking the allotment for him. 34 pages, List 52.
LING, George, Sheffield England, wrote in 1912 re his uncle John BROWN, who died at Yarroweyah near Cobram in 1906. His mother is the only living relative; seeks details of estate. 10 pages, List 72.
LINSDELL, Miss A.E., Los Angeles, California USA, wrote in 1916 re brother in law John HASSELL of Geelong, who paid for his wife Charlotte M., 51 years to go to the U.S. and is now destitute. Claims this was because he had got Dorothy URQUHART pregnant. A letter from him states he is maintaining his wife. 6 pages, List 52.
LISLE, J.M., [or de LISLE] Wellington New Zealand, wrote in 1916 asking if his wife Cissy nee LEECH is still alive. They married c23 years ago and separated soon after. 7 pages, List 52.
LISLE, W.I.J., [or de LISLE] Wellington New Zealand, wrote in 1913 asking details of Mrs Lisle nee LEECH and whether she had divorced her husband as had been claimed. 4 pages, List 73.
LITTELL, Dr. U.G. of Sunset, USA, wrote in 1917, seeking Benjamin DALLEY, who left London for Melbourne c1878, and would now be about 56 years old. His sister, Mrs. John W. DRENNING of Santa Ana California, was quite ill, and wanted to make contact with him. She was formerly Ann Frances DALLEY, who married firstly David A. HOGGARTH in 1870 and then DRENNING in 1895. She had a brother William and a sister Josephine, and their father Benjamin had property in Carlton at some time. Not found. 10 pages, List 11.
LIVERMORE, Thomas, Globe Mine Co., Reefton New Zealand, wrote in 1909, has heard that his wife Emily and sister Stella PARKINSON were ‘leading a bad life lately’. 4 pages, List 61.
LIVESAY, Joseph. A convict, landed Sydney 1818, last heard of in Melbourne 1857. John COYLE of Wigan, Lancashire writes, 1862, was 11 years at the time, Livesay’s daughter was about a month old. 3 pages, List 5.
LLOYD, Captain D. of the Barque ‘Zinni’ Cardiff Wales, wrote in 1892 re his brother John, a ship’s captain, who disappeared from London in 1888, just before he was due to sail. The family believed him dead, but an anonymous letter has said he is in Melbourne. He left a wife and children. 3 pages, List 2.
LLOYD, F.G. of Oakwood, Bexley, Kent England, wrote in 1893 re J.D. PHILPOT. Has heard he was in police custody and admitted to asylum. He gets remittances from friends in England. 4 pages, List 3.
LLOYD, Sidney, born Collingwood, son of F.J.P. In 1909 South African police ask for a copy of his birth certificate. 3 pages, List 61.
LOBB, William John, Mitcham, London, England, wrote in 1908. In 1894 he had been garroted in Melbourne and his watch stolen; asks if it was found. 5 pages, List 59.
LOCH FYNE GOLD MINE. 1920 report on gold stealing and brief of case against Arthur Clifton TOWNSEND. 19 pages, List 48.
LOCK, Mrs. Gelert M., Forest Grove, Oregon USA, wrote in 1909 re Captain CHARTRES and major GAGAN. Her husband had been the Orderly to the former. Not found. 11 pages, List 48.
LOCKHART, Robert, Newcastle on Tyne, England, wrote in 1912 re his nephew Thomas, who was in the police force. Found. 5 pages, List 71.
LOGAN, Charles, sought by wife, Nousely near Manchester England, in 1915; he left there for Australia in 1913; she has 7 children to support and no maintenance. Found living with Ellen HAYES, by whom he has had a child. 10 pages, List 79.
LOGAN, Daniel, last heard of in Melbourne c1898, c45 years. Information sought by Egbert LEECH, Belturbet, Co Cavan Ireland in 1902. Not found. 18 pages, List 48.
LOHANE or LOAM, Katherine nee PERCILL, sought by John FITZGERALD, New Bedford Mass., USA in 1914. He is administrator of estate of her deceased nephew James S. FITZGERALD, whose parents and sister and dead and next of kin are his uncles and aunts. Katherine is a sister of his mother. Found under name of LOWHAM, nee PURCELL. 6 pages, List 78.
LOMAS, Josiah, sought by nephew O. Lomas, Ashton on Mersey, Manchester England, in 1913. He left there in 1884, was in the Geelong district. Grandchildren located. 9 pages, List 64.
LONG, Samuel. Nottingham police write to him via Victoria police in 1897; local police had to read it as he was illiterate. It concerned his daughter who was seeking financial assistance, which he declined to give. 10 pages, List 20.
LONGLEY, George Sergeant, grocer, sought by Caroline Longley of Folkestone, England in 1904; found. 10 pages, List 46.
LOOKER, John, Godmanchester, Hunts, England, wrote in 1913 re his brother Richard, last heard of at Ballarat. Found. 6 pages, List 74.
LOUDEN, James, sought by widowed mother Mrs. G., of Kirkaldy Scotland in 1901. He is her oldest son, 45 years old, a tinsmith and gas fitter, who left there twelve years ago. Not found. 8 pages, List 40.
LOUTZENHISER, Albert B. Poster, $150 reward. Bank teller, single, American, c35 yrs wanted for embezzlement on First National Bank, USA. 1905. One page only, no further details. List 19.
LOVELL, Mrs. Annie nee FREEBODY, enquired for by her nephew James MOODY, Masterton New Zealand, in 1917. 8 pages, List 51.
LOVELESS, Mrs. M.E. of Southampton England, wrote in 1895 re her husband Edwin [?] who left her and their two small children in 1890 and went to Australia. She has not heard from him since 1892. 10 pages, List 4. Another file relating to an 1897 enquiry from his wife May. 9 pages, List 20.
LOVETT, Sophy, wrote from Clapham Surrey England in 1901 re her brother Charles Beveridge LOVETT, who left there 17 years ago and hasn’t been heard from since. 7 pages List 4.
LOWE, Patrick, Cork Ireland, wrote in 1904 re John DUNNE and wife Maria, who was his sister, not heard from for c30 years. Dunne was formerly in the police force at Snake Valley. Found, living apart. 9 pages, List 47.
LOWENDS, Mary. Wrote from San Miguel California in 1897, asking if anyone named James Lowends, a native of Co Meath, and her father, had been hanged at Ballarat; police find no trace. 5 pages, List 20.
LOWNDES, Mrs. J. of Masterton New Zealand, wrote in 1908 re her sister Mary Hannah LONGHURST, 47 years of age, whose husband Joseph died c2 years ago. Another sister in Queensland has had her letters to her returned, and the pair are anxious about her. Found. 3 pages, List 9.
LOWTHER, Thomas, sought by John BROCKLEBANK of Cleveland Ohio USA in 1896; believed in Melbourne, arrived c7 years ago, English. Not found. 8 pages, List 33.
LOXTON, Ada, wrote from Twickenham London in 1900, asking if a newspaper report on a James Loxton, chemist, who was gaoled for abortion, is her husband James Stokes Loxton. Police report no such case. 8 pages, List 39.
LUBELSKA/LUBELSKI, Sch. J. (?) left Piotrokon Russia c1872, went to U.S. then to Australia. One of his 3 daughters, Mrs. B. LIEBDSKOW asks police to trace him in 1910. 6 pages, List 27.
LUCAS, John. Wife writes to police from Williamstown Victoria in 1908, has heard he is dead; last heard of in New Zealand. Police report that he is alive and living at the Bluff, but don’t reveal he has two children to a part Maori woman named Elizabeth Jane CROSS. List 21.
LUCY, Edward John, sought by wife Martha, Wellington New Zealand, in 1907. He was a commercial traveller who had complained about his health; 44 years. His brother in law – BLAKE in Melbourne, suspects he has eloped, but asks that his wife not be told this. 26 pages. Edmund G. TURNBULL, Perth, W.A., also wrote; Lucy is his wife’s brother. 7 pages. List 57
LUMB, Harry, sought by parents at Woodhouse, Sheffield England in 1928. English, miner, last heard of in New Guinea two years ago. Photo and 1 page, List 42.
LUNDGREN, Mrs C., South Boston, Mass., USA, wrote in 1909 re her brother Bengt ANDERSON of Rebbelberga, Engelhole, Sweden. Not heard from for 20 years. Not found. 5 pages, List 61.
LUNEY, Nicholas, sought by daughter Mrs Leonora HARLEY, Torquay England in 1915. He was born Launceston Cornwall and sailed to Australia in 1857; left a wife and 2 children. 9 pages, List 54.
LUNN, Frederick Dixon. Chief Constable’s Office, Ipswich, England, wrote in 1919 on behalf of a friend of Lunn’s father, Mr. WISEMAN. His father was in ill health and living at Manchester. Frederick was last heard of in the employ of G. MARCHBANK at the Black Spur. Not found. 8 pages, List 17.
LUTTED, James, wrote from Buffalo New York USA in 1895 re his brother William who arrived in Australia c40 years ago from Scotland. Believes he was murdered, and had valuable property. No trace found. 10 pages, List 29.
LYNCH, Patrick, sought by brother John, Drum Boyle, Co. Roscommon Ireland in 1912. He was born Co Kerry; found employed at Phoenix Brewery, Warrenheip. 5 pages, List 33.
LYNCH, Thomas Francis, born Victoria, 26 years, left Australia in 1901 as member of the Vic. Contingent, later joined Transvaal police. In 1906 applied to join Victorian police force, would like to return home. 2 pages, List 30.
LYNE, Robert Henry, sought by mother Constance THORNTON, Maidenhead, Berkshire in 1916. Four quite detailed letters about her life with a husband who has deserted her. 11 pages, List 55.
LYON, James, sought by brother Thomas, Herne Hill, London UK in 1895; not heard from since 1893. Not found. 4 pages, List 28.
LYON, James, sought by Glasgow Parish Council in 1912. He deserted his wife c25 years ago and went to Australia; is aged 60 years, a native of Glasgow and a ship’s steward. 7 pages, List 14.
LYONS, Alfred, son of Henry, auctioneer, Melbourne, sought by Henry J. COLLINS of Isleworth, Middlesex England in 198. He lent Lyons money many years ago and now needs financial help himself. He is the brother in law of John CAMERON of Koroit Station, and left Australia in 1871. Police find that Lyons was living overseas. 5 pages, List 58.
LYSANDER [?] Frederick C., a painter, wrote from Wanganui New Zealand in 1898 re his wife Elizabeth O’KEEFE, from whom he separated in 1887, they were married in London. She went by the name of CLARKE and kept a house of ill-fame. 3 pages, List 24.
LYSTER, George H., solicitor, Dublin Ireland, wrote in 1914 re John SCANLON who arrived in Melbourne 1880-1890. He is entitled to a share in the estate of his uncle Malachi HOGAN who died in 1881, a lunatic and intestate. Scanlon won’t answer Lyster’s letters and he must do so to claim his share of the estate. Police interview Scanlon who says he won’t have anything to do with Lyster as he knows him. 8 pages, List 7.
LYSTER, Mrs. M., of Wellington New Zealand wrote in 1915 re an uncle of her husband, who used to have a jeweller’s hop. Police find Watkin William Lyster had died and locate a son Samuel. 5 pages, List 8.
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