CRIMINAL & OTHER CASE FILES FOUND IN VICTORIA POLICE CORRESPONDENCE FILES.

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ABBOTSFORD CONVENT. See GOSSLER, Frank

ABSOLOM, George. See DOYLE, Ann

AFGHAN HAWKERS. 1890 listing of.

AGNEW, Alice Cecilia Jane. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

AH HIM. See HEPWORTH, Margaret.

AH LET/LOT, Lizzie. See LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.

AH WAH, Annie, 6 years. Committed by Ballarat Bench to Industrial School, 1883. File re difficulties in doing so.

AH YUK, Mary. File re cost of burying her, father Ah Yuk destitute, 1880. 3 pages, List 2.

AITKINS (?), Emily. See SMITH, Louis L.

AKHURST & CO. Melbourne, report a woman is getting coal delivered by them, but not paying for it. She has done this several times, using the names of Mary Ann CONLON/CONNOLLY/KNOLLY/HOWARD. Police find it is Caroline WILKINSON, who married William John CONLON, a letter carrier, in 1908. 9 pages, List 4. CONNECTION FOUND

ALBERTO, James. Real name James CLYDE. File re finding his relatives after his death in 1898. His mother was Mrs. Lydia WALKER, and his brothers were Andrew and David. Incomplete file. 14 pages, List 7.

ALBERT PARK LAKE. Pieces of male body found, 1906; pathology report and sample of pubic hair on file.

ALCOHOLIC CURE. 1903 Booklet written by Vincent N. TURVEY of London

ALDRED FAMILY. See BRACEGIRDLE, S.E.

ALFREY, William. See GLASS, C.E.

ALLAN, John William, son Ian, niece Mollie and Teresa. See BANK OF VICTORIA.

ALLDER, Edgar Claude Bassell. Sought by NSW solicitor in 1899, last heard of near Birchip. Found. 8 pages, List 3.

ALLEN, Mrs. J.H. See LINDSAY, E.J.

ALLEN, William. See COWLING, Mrs.

ALLINGHAM, Albert. See HEINRICH, CORRIE

ALLIS, Phillip. Wife asks police for assistance in finding him in 1865, he deserted her; was a former member of the police force. 3 pages, List 4.

ALLISON, John. See KING, Herbert.

ALLMAN, George Henry. Wife Lydia Jane writes in 1918; they were married in England 31 years ago, he has never supported her and she now seeks this; she is now living in Tasmania. He is found in NSW, married to a Miss MEALEY, aged 61 yrs and deaf, and supported by his wife. 5 pages. CONNECTION FOUND

ALMA, Jean. See LAW, George

AMBROSE, Fanny. Wrote from Geelong in 1898 re W. PHILLIPS, who was boarding with her and claimed to have money in Ballarat banks. He was 70-80yrs of age, and hadn’t paid her. ‘I have had to nurse him as a child … and I wont my money if he as any’. Police report back, but she has moved to Corowa NSW, so file follows her there. 13 pages, List 7.

AMOS, Percy and Nancy. See WARSAW, Vernon.

ANARCHIST’S CLUB. 1886 Report on, and copy of pamphlet.

andas, Mrs. J.T. See VANDERLUFT, L.

ANDERSON SISTERS. Performers. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

ANDERSON, Cecile. Murder of John Fraser. CONNECTION FOUND

ANDERSON, Henry. See SMITH, Louis L.

ANDERSON, Hugh. See NUBIE, Lizzie

ANDERSON, James, daughters Mary and Rebecca. See BLACK, William

ANDERSON, William. See LOHDEN, John

ANDRADE, David. Escaped from Yarra Bend, 1900; file re locating him.

ANDREWARTH, Alice. Arrested by police 1915; drunkard, neglected children. Husband John in army.

ANDREWS, Harold. See MAIS, Harold C.

ANGLIN, John. Murdered wife, file on his background.

ANGRAVE, George. Sought by wife Annie, whom he had left destitute in Adelaide in 1899. Found. 4 pages, List 3.

ANNIS, Robert. Left his family in Sydney and ran off with Mary HOFFMAN in 1902. Found in Melbourne running a hotel, with Mary posing as his wife.

ANSELL, Mabel Ronica. Investigation into possible abortion on, at Collingwood in 1919. 5 pages.

ANTI CONSCRIPTION MEETINGS. Report on actions of Mrs. BAINES of Socialist Party and East Melbourne resident W.P. McMAHON, 1917. 8 pages, List 3.

ARCHER, Alfred. Murdered William James MATTHEWS at Strathmerton in 1898; found guilty and hanged. He had lived with Julia GROVES for some time. Her brother Philip John CANTLON mentioned. Dispute over reward etc. Very large file.

ARMFIELD, E. Constable. Charged with misconduct towards Hannah McALEESE and Agnes MATTEI in 1900; reduced in rank and transferred. Large file, List 2.

ARMSTRONG, Frederick. See MOLLER, Fredk.

ARMY MUTINY. Report of 1918 mutiny in 3^rd Division Ammunition Column at Weincourt France and later at General BIRDWOOD’s headquarters, involving Gunner Arthur WOODS, (solicitor, Victoria) Drivers FIADOUX (from Adelaide), EVANS, (blacksmith, South Australia), FRUEDENSTEIN (farmer, NSW) and H. ELLIOT (tram conductor, Sydney, leader in 1915 tram strike). Police asked to identify Woods, who is believed to have returned to Victoria, and report on his ‘Bolshevik’ tendencies. 5 pages, List 3.

ARNOLD, John. See HAYWARD, John

ARNOLD, Sarah. Quarrelled with husband William and took poison at North Melbourne, 1915.

ATKINSON, James. Deserted wife Lily in Port Melbourne, 1898.

AUSTIN, Hilda. SOUTH YARRA MISSION HOME

‘AUSTRALIAN BLONDIN’. See STEVENSON, John B.

AUSTRALIAN MINING STANDARD. See MEEKING, E.

AVERY, Henry. Writes from Eaglehawk in 1864, complaining of interference of Sgt. RICHARDS in his attempt to purchase land. 4 pages, List 4.

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BAFFICO, Domenico. Italian Consul in Melbourne sought details of the property he left after his death in 1877. 5 pages, List 5.

BAGNELL, Laurence. Se HOGAN, Anne

BAINES, Mrs. See ANTI CONSCRIPTION MEETINGS.

BAKER, F.A. (Rev.) Writes from Koroit in 1865 on behalf of a woman who married Thomas GREGSON in 1852. He left for the diggings shortly afterwards and has never been heard of again. She wishes to marry someone she has been living with, but seeks confirmation of Gregson’s death. 5 pages, List 4. CONNECTION FOUND

BAKER, Joseph. See ‘GAMBIER’ SHIPWRECK

BAKER, Seymour. Left wife and daughter at Carisbrook and went to Western Australia prior to 1899. Has now stopped sending maintenance, and wife believes he is living with another woman. Police find a Miss PAGE is with him. 10 pages, List 2.

BAKER, Thomas. See SMITH, Louis L.

BALAY (?), Thomas. See SMITH, Louis L.

BALLARD, John Hartley. See SOORIAN, Mrs. L.

BANFIELD, Edward. Wrote from W.A. in 1905 seeking information on his father Henry’s will. He had died at Preston. 5 pages, List 10.

BANK OF VICTORIA, Bendigo. Large file on 1905 case in which Ian, son of manager John William ALLAN is shot in ear by supposed robber. Police interview Alick Kerr, Louis Mueller, Allan’s niece Mollie Allan and Teresa Allan and conclude that he shot himself, although his father refuses to accept this. List 3.

BARBARO, Antonio. See ZAGARI, Tony.

BARBER, Thomas. See DOYLE, Ann.

BARDWELL, Everett. See HARGREAVES, Mary.

BARFOOT, Laura Ellen. Married at Deniliquin NSW in 1877 to John McMAHON, brother of Thomas Middleton McMahon, who is in gaol for assault on a child. Claim marriage is a sham.

BARKER, Clarence Cecil alias BARNETT. Charged with abduction of Alice SHORT at Narromine NSW in 1919, also charged with wife desertion. Native of Macquarie Plains, 25 yrs, motor mechanic and engineer; fingerprints on file. 21 pages. CONNECTION FOUND

BARKER, Susanna. See THOMPSON, Agnes.

BARKLY MANSIONS ST. KILDA. Anonymous letter in 1918 from ‘wounded wife’ claims a Mrs. FORD living there is a prostitute. Owner is Ruby Maud DAVIS, widow of Samuel Brasmere DAVIS who died in 1916. She rents out rooms. Police report on interviews of a number of women including JARVIS, (who had had an illegitimate child),WESTLAKE, MYERS and HAYNES, one of whom ‘removed her drawers and threw them at the Constable’s head’. 11 pages, List 3.

BARLOW, Robert Henry. Left Kerang for Western Australia in 1896. In 1898 his wife asks police to find him; she and the four children are destitute. 6 pages, List 7.

BARNES, Agnes. Wrote from Townsville in 1897, has seen a report about a John Barnes killed in Victoria; asks if this is her husband who left home some months ago. They have a six year old daughter. Police ascertain it is not her husband; in the meantime he returns home. 8 pages, List 6.

BARNES, John. Formerly organist for the Union Church, Caulfield, reported by John CHAMBERS in 1880 as acting strangely; handwritten and published letters of his on file. He is a music teacher, lives with second wife and family, c55 years. 15 pages, List 4.

BARNES, John. See BARNES, Agnes.

BARNWELL, William. American negro, c55 years, died near Berlin Victoria in 1881, destitute. File re sale of his effects. 8 pages, List 2.

BARRETT, Louisa. See JONES, Louisa

BARRON, Sir Harry. See WHITTLE, Sydney T.

BARRY, Mrs. Elizabeth. See LOONEY, K.

BARRY, Mary. See ROACH, Jane.

BARTEL, Lydia Harriet. File re her death in 1906. Suffered from convulsions, died before she could be admitted to Beechworth Asylum. Testimony of husband, Dr. Cleaver WOODS and nurse Mrs. PINNAGER on file. No inquest necessary. 10 pages, List 4.

BARTLY, Mrs. See HUXTABLE, Florence.

BARTROP, Daniel. See WHITEHOUSE, William.

BASSEMIR, Tulins. Writes from Liverpool Concentration Camp, NSW in 1917 concerning his belongings. 4 pages, List 13.

BAUER, Bernard. Diamond dealer, murdered 1907. Files 1907-8, 1910, 1917. Names involved: James POTTER; Mrs. HOLMES; ANDERSON, Michael BRENNAN, BRIDLAND.

BAUER, Frank, 18 years, jeweller’s apprentice, sought by father F., in Adelaide, 1905, 18 pages, List 8.

BAXTER, Harry. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

BAXTER, Ray. See Toc H.

BEAUCHAMP, Elizabeth. Accidentally killed 1878, when living with Thomas GREATOREX. He subsequently reveals her real name was BROWN, and she had left her family for him. Note that the death certificate was never amended to Brown.

BEANLAND, F. See HUDSON, William J.

BEASLEY FAMILY. See THOMPSON/THOMSON, Annie.

BEATON, Sarah. See SMITH, Louis L.

BECHER, C.H. A solicitor in Sale, he wrote to police in 1913 regarding a Cremonensis violin (1807) that was lost by his sister Mrs. IRVING while on a visit. 19 pages, List 8.

BECHLEY, Gustavus. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

BECK, J.W. Chemist; confidential enquiry made for him at South Australia by Vic. Police; had come from Western Australia, 1901. No reason for enquiry given. 7 pages, List 2.

BEESON, Thomas. Wrote from Sandy Creek Warwick Qld in 1897 re Dr. Alexander RUSSELL and his brother James. Alexander died in Belfast (Port Fairy) in the 1860s; wants details of his son. Police state he had no son. 5 pages, List 6.

BEGGS, John and Margaret. See ROBINSON, George W.

BEGLEY, Mrs. M. and Katie. See COWARD, Harold F.

BELLEARS, Mrs. See JARRAD, Henrietta.

BELLINGHAM, Eli. Charged with assault on 17 year old daughter Elizabeth; case heard at Goroke and dismissed. John J. COTTERILL of Nurcoring near Natimuk involved. 26 pages, List 7.

BENEDETTI. See de GATCZYNSKI.

BEN HABDA. Assyrian, treats patients, but not a licensed doctor. Report on his activities in Gippsland, 1903.

BENJAMIN, Clara See HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL LADIES ASSOC.

BENNETT, Elisha. See SMITH, Louis L.

BENNETTS, Samuel. Sought by brother F. of Broken Hill; he was born in Lelant, Cornwall. Found. 7 pages, List 3.

BENTLEY, Henrietta. See SMITH, Louis L.

BENTON, Mr. Pastry cook St. Kilda, has several Germans working for him, is scared soldiers are going to attack, 1916. List 6.

BERA, Bartolomeno (or BREA). Charged with conspiracy at Sydney in 1918, one of three offenders; two were arrested in Sydney. He was Italian and 40 years of age. One page (Criminal Offence Report) and photo.

BERESFORD, William. Attempted suicide at Castlemaine in 1905 and later in Sydney. Member of the Maurice Gerald Dramatic Co.

BERGER, Millicent. See SEFTON, Clarence V.

BERGIN, Thomas. See SMITH, Louis L.

BERNARDASIE, Guiseppe. Died destitute at Guilford, in 1881, had been employed by Carlo ROSCONIA. Three letters brief notes from C.A. BIAGGI on file. Swiss Consul informed. 7 pages, List 2.

BERRY, Mrs. Harriet. Wife of John B. Berry of Dandenong, died in suspicious circumstances in 1899. 10 pages, List 2.

BERTRAM, Henry. Report on his marital affairs and relations, Bendigo 1900. Married Amelia NICHOLL in 1880, she died some months later. Married Elizabeth JURY, a prostitute, and got VD from her so left her. She now living with Charlie CARLIE and claims Bertram tried to poison her. Married Elizabeth MARTIN, by whom he had a child already, named Bertha. Witness at second marriage was Charles DAWE, married to Louie JURY who is now using the name Mrs. LORD. No witnesses will testify, so never charged with bigamy. CONNECTION FOUND x 2

BEVERIDGE, Thomas, c24yrs, sought by uncle Robert C. Beveridge, Sydney in 1904. He is an orphan, and his grandmother in Scotland is anxious about him. 8p, List 11

BIAGGI, C.A. See BERNARDASIE, Guiseppe.

BICKETT, Patricia Angela. Murdered 1914, Antonio SORO arrested. Witnesses interviewed include her mother Maria, Mary JACKSON, a teacher, schoolboy Frank FRIMLEY, engineer John GRAHAM, printer Charles Melanchthon STAMPER. Photo of Soro on file, which is very large. List 3.

BIESKE, Herman Adolph. Suspected of murdering first wife Elizabeth Ann nee WILLIAMS, who died July 1902. Remarried two months later to Emma Jane KAY, widow, nee JAMES. The couple and some of the children went to New Zealand. First wife’s brother complains so body quietly exhumed, but no poison found. CONNECTION FOUND

BISHOFF, Mrs. Leonard. See McLOCKLAN, Catherine.

BILTON, Carrie. See WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL

BIRDWOOD, General. See ARMY MUTINY.

BLACK, William of Diggora State School near Rochester, wrote in 1899 re Rebecca ANDERSON, in his employ, who wanted to know her parentage. She was put in Abbotsford Convent after her mother died and father attempted suicide. Police find she was born in Bathurst in 1875, her sister Mary in Dunolly in 1879. Their father James ANDERSON also used the name HENDERSON and had several convictions, but could not be located. 24 pages.

BLACKLOW, Walter Graham. See MURRAY, Alexander

BLAIR FAMILY. See CREE, R.

BLAIR, James. Collingwood. Complaint re larrikins, 1883. 6 pages, List 4.

BLENKHORN, Mrs. Victor of Railton, Tasmania, wrote in 1938 re adoption of child of Dora May SMITH, late of Devonport, but now of Melbourne; needs form signed. 6 pages, List 2.

BLIAULT. See ROTHVILLER, P.

BLOUSTEIN, Matilda and daughter Syra 'connected with the dramatic profession' charged with resisting and assaulting police after being served with an ejection order by estate agent P.M. DALY at Carlton in 1894. 21 pages, including letter of complaint from Bloustein.

BLUET, Mrs. See McCABB, Michael.

BOARDER, William. Died in NSW bush in 1877, was from Shepherd’s Bush London England. Mrs. A.K. TOWLE of Carlton asks if she can have his personal possessions to forward on to his sister Amy in England. 8 pages, List 5.

BOETTCHER, Conrad. See DITTMER, R.

BOLGER. Child lost in the bush in Yea district, 1899. Letter of thanks from parents, accounts for expenses incurred etc. List 2.

BOLMARCICH, Matteo. Austro-Hungarian Consul sought him in 1908. 6 pages, List 5.

BOLTON, William Richard. Charged with being a neglected child at Northcote in 1894. Father Richard is interstate, aunt Mrs. COOK of Northcote. 9 pages, List 7.

BOMB OUTRAGE. Letter exploded at Lands Purchase Office, 1914, injuring Frederick LEE, Thomas HASTIE and Reg. Gordon JONES. Anonymous letter in 1919 implicates Robert LAWRENCE or SPENCER, but he exonerated.

BOND, Charles. See PURSE, Clara

BOND, Reuben Thomas. See SMITH, Louis L.

BOOTH, Emily. See SMITH, Louis L.

BOOTH, Mrs. Margaret. File re alleged abortion and death in 1894. Husband Peter had gone to Western Australia from Port Melbourne. 6 pages, List 13.

BOSTON, Alice. See McGREGOR, John Donald.

BOTT, Henry Theodore. Child, lost at Cowes Swamp between Echuca and Kerang in 1879. Father Henry asks local police to investigate Queensland newspaper report of child found living in the wild, as he believes the child was kidnapped. Gives physical description. 4 pages, List 2.

BOUCHAUD, Eugene. French Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1877 seeking information about him, Barthelemy JOCGS and Augusta DUCHAMEL. 9 pages, List 5.

BOURKE, W.H. of Richmond, complains of local police aggression at fireworks display; includes reference from his previous employer G.W. HARRIS of Mt. Gambier, as a sign of his respectability. 6 pages, List 3.

BOWDEN, -. See McKECHNIE, James.

BOWDEN, James. Also known as DE GRASSE. Florence GRASS writes two letters from hospital to police department in 1918, claiming to be his wife and he has left her. Police find he has a wife and family in Brisbane, is 69 years of age. Florence is c27 yrs of age. He subsequently returns to Melbourne. 12 pages.

BOWEY, Mrs. Esther. See HORE, Marie J.

BOY’S CLUBS. See TOC H.

BOYS/BOYES, Frederick. See HEARD, Frederick T.

BRABENDER, Mrs. K. of Woorinen via Swan Hill, wrote in 1938 re her daughter Amy, 18 yrs old, who was living with the MADDY family, and wanted to marry their son. Asks police to stop arrangement and put her in a home. 5 pages, List 2.

BRACEGIRDLE, S.E. of Balmain NSW, wrote in 1883 re the ALDRED family. Her orphan servant girl belonged to the family.

BRADLEY, Ellen and Joseph. See SMITH, Louis L.

BRADY, Thomas. Formerly of 2/11^th Regiment and N.S.W. police, applies for position in 1865. 5 pages, List 4.

BRADY, William. Murdered 1897. William Myles PHILLIPS arrested.

BRAITHWAITE, Frank and John. See MOE SWAMP.

BRANDON, Mary. See TOLLEY, Mary

BRASHER, John. See MORTENSEN, Hans

BRAUN, Mrs. See WHIFFEN FAMILY

BRAUN, Edward Adolph. See BREUR.

BRAY, Blanche. Barmaid at Pitt’s Café in Melbourne, 1874. Engaged to Mr. SNYDER, late agent for circus, but broken off. Flirted with Mathew O’SHANNESY and Sidney SMITH, then disappeared. Foul play suspected, but she returns to Mrs. PITT.

BREA, Bartolomeno. See BERA, B.

BREEN, James. Glen Wills. Arrested for failing to pay maintenance on illegitimate child by Maggie PAYNE, but found to be wrong person. Seeks compensation, 1895.

BREEN, Michael. Wrote from Daysdale via Corowa, NSW in 1906, asking police to find his wife who has taken their four year old daughter and left with Larry WILLIAMS. They have four other children. 3 pages, List 4.

BRENNAN, Michael. See BAUER.

BREUR, Edward Adolph alias BRAUN alias MULHENS, enquired for by German Consul in Sydney in 1906. Married there as Braun, last heard of in Bendigo. Found. 7 pages, List 2.

BRIDLAND. See BAUER, B.

BRIGHTON, Mrs. A.M. See GORDON, James.

BRITTON, Albert. Incomplete one page letter from Queenstown South Australia, 1919, written by wife. He left her 2 yrs ago, was believed to be with his sister Lucille. Rest of file missing. 1 page, List 3.

BROGAN, Annie. See O’ROURKE, Patrick

BROMILOW, Hannah. See TEMPLE/McGEE, E.

BROMLEY, Mrs. Used by police to trap abortionists, 1898.

BROMLEY, Edward. Deserted wife Jemima in Richmond, after drawing up maintenance agreement in 1901. In 1904 she writes from interstate, asking police to find him. 8 pages, List 10.

BROOK, Curly. See GARTH, Murray.

BROOKS, Marion. See SMITH, Louis L.

BROOMFIELD, Ann and Elizabeth. See SMITH, Louis L.

BROWN, Amy. See SMITH, Louis L.

BROWN, Catherine. See SMITH, Louis L.

BROWN, Elizabeth. See BEAUCHAMP, Elizabeth.

BROWN, George. See MUMMERY, A. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

BRUEN, Mrs. Kitty. See GOSSLER, Frank

BRUNER, Thomas C. See POLLOCK, A.

BRUNT, Mrs. Allen. Wrote two letters from Burwood near Sydney in 1903; she had seen a newspaper report of a Kate MORGAN deserting her adopted child and wonders if this is her sister Kate Margaret HALL, who is ‘mentally afflicted’ and was last heard of going to Melbourne. Police report it is not the same person - Morgan was the wife of a farmer at Nar Nar Goon, and her maiden name was TREACY. 8 pages, List 6.

BRYANT, Florence. See HUXTABLE, F.

BUCHANAN, Mrs. See FAIRS, David.

BUCKLAND, Henry James. See REILLY, John L.

BUCKLEY, Albert. See FREEMAN, H.

BULL. See PENTRIDGE GOVERNOR.

BURFIELD, James C. See TOPHAM, George.

BURFORD, Alvena (Addie) See entry for MALAM, Ed.

BURGESS, Madame and COLLINS, Miss. Continental Tea Rooms, St. Kilda; worried about soldiers attacking their premises, 1916. List 6.

BURKE, James. Charged with indecent assault on Stella HOLDERNESS, 8 year old daughter of Charlton postmaster in 1881. Burke was a postal employee. 22 pages, List 2.

BURKE, Robert O’Hara, hairdresser, Hampton. Wrote to police in 1915 re his niece Lillian Evelyn YOUNG, of Sebastopol, who answered a letter for a domestic servant and was asked to go to a house in South Yarra, run by Mrs. Margaret WARDLEY or LEIGH, and found it was a ‘house of assignation’. Wardley has a friend James O’DWYER. Interview with Young on file. 13 pages, List 2. CONNECTION FOUND

BURKE, William, c60 yrs, born Ireland, living at Mt Blowhard, found in a destitute and dying condition and admitted to hospital in Melbourne, 1905. 4pages, List 11.

BURKETT, Alfred. See EWART, Prof. A.

BURKETT, Dorothy Ann. See MOE SWAMP.

BURNETT, Matthew. Reformer, 1879 poster.

BURNS, Mary. See GRAHAM, Mary

BURNS, “Mush” See ELCHORN, C.

BURNS, William. See GRAHAM, Mary

BUSCH, Harry. See entry for WALSH, Mrs. A.

BUSSE FAMILY. See McKENZIE, A.

BUTLER, Hannah. Wrote two letters in 1898 re her son Thomas W. Butler, a hairdresser, last heard from in Melbourne. One letter was from Ultimo, the other from Pyrmont. Found. 17 pages, List 3.

BUTLER, Mrs. J. See HARRISON, Hugh.

BUTLER, John. See LLOYD, John etc.

BYRNE, Florence Elizabeth. See SOMERVILLE, Frank.

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CALNIN, Michael, sought by wife in Clifton Hill, in 1903; last heard of at Bena butter factory, they have 6 children and he has not sent maintenance. 6 pages, List 6.

CAMPBELL, Archibald. See WARD, Lizzie

CAMPBELL, Bertha. See HAWKINS, Horace.

CAMPBELL, Peter. Bush missionary, killed by train, 1886.

CANNING, Robert. See POND, D.

CANTLON, Philip John. See ARCHER, Alfred

CARBARINO. Guiseppe. See TAMAGNO, T.

CARBUHN, James and Mary. Charged with ill-treating Eva Rosena MURRAY at Sorrento. Vic. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children investigates; notes on file. Witness Elena MELROSE. Case dismissed. Large file, List 3.

CAREY, Emil. Wrote from Gippsland in 1904, re his two daughters Mabel and Ida; had not heard from them. 4 pages, List 11.

CAREY, Henrietta. See WIFFEN, Henry

CARLETTI, Antonio. Italian Consul in Melbourne sought details of the property left after his death, 1877. 4 pages, List 5.

CARLIE, Charlie. See BERTRAM, Henry

CARLISLE, Mary, Geelong wrote in 1903 re her son William, hasn’t heard for some years, letter from him in 1893 on file, last heard of in Qld. 10 pages, List 6.

CARMODY, Thomas Joseph. See MURPHY, Thomas J.

CARR, Dorothy. Daughter of Robert of Narrawong near Portland. Investigation into her illegitimate child.

CARR, Leslie Hilton, Henry & Mary Ann. See DE GOEY, Amy.

CARSON, Samuel Morris. Also known as MORRIS. Bigamy case 1887; married Johanna PATEZELNR and Annie MORRIS.

CARTER, Mrs. Joseph. An invalid, being cared for at Strathloddon by her niece Mrs. EVANS. Complaint about quality of care, includes letter from husband, 1899. 5 pages, List 2.

CARTER, Nellie [Ellen] See TAYLOR, Elizabeth

CASEY, Evelyn, South Yarra. Complains to police about her pocket being picked at Flinders Street railway station in 1894. 4 pages, List 13.

CASEY, J.J. Enquires about Michael RUSSELL on behalf of relatives in Ireland in 1877. He was of Kilrush Co Kildare, left there in 1851 to go to the diggings. Police think it possibly Michael Hennessy RUSSELL who died some years prior. 34 pages, List 5.

CASSIDY, James (Fitzroy) See SMITH, Louis L.

CASSIDY, Mary. See SMITH, Louis L.

CASTLEMAN, Elizabeth. See HEINNEN, Mary

CASWELL, John Henry. Wife Ellen ran off with Thomas RING, a 36 year old fireman, in 1894. He charged her with larceny, and pestered police about finding her until 1899. In 1894 an unknown woman suicided in Melbourne. She was believed to be Grace Elizabeth LANE, the former wife of George Lane of Adelaide. Photos of the dead woman, and one of Grace Lane are on the file, as well as details of Grace's background. In 1899 Caswell claimed the dead woman was his wife, which police dispute. Large file, List 2.

CATRINA, John. Charged with cutting telegraph wire at Reedy Creek in 1896; Emily CAVANAGH postmistress there. He is 9yrs old; witness John SHAW (8yrs) and Harold TOWNSEND mentioned. 14 pages, List 3.

CAUGHEY, Ernest Henry. See CREE, R.

CAULFIELD, Sarah. See WILLIAMS, James S.

CAVANAGH, Charles. Died at Dunolly in 1918, aged 49yrs. Letter from wife Emily asking confirmation of death; he deserted 24 yrs ago, they were married in 1891. His brothers Patrick at Yarraville and William at Glenhuntly approached to pay burial expenses, but decline. Emily is now living with – STOKES/STAKES. 8 pages, List 3.

CAVANAGH, Emily. See CATRINA, John

CAWLEY, Emma. See CLARKE, Samuel

CENERI, Antonio. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

CHADWICK, Isaac. Petition for remission of sentence for larceny at Kyneton in 1864. 5 pages, List 4.

CHAFFEY, Elizabeth. See PATTENDEN, F.

CHALMERS, Edmund. See STRIKE, Lily

CHAMBERS, Francis Joseph. Died at St. Kilda in 1930, of food poisoning. File re widow Jessie Ellen’s letter of complaint about police investigations. 26 pages, List 3.

CHAMBERS, John. See BARNES, John.

CHAMPION, H.H. See HAY, Hubert

CHAPLIN, Frank. See HARWOOD, Frank

CHARD, Daisy. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

CHARLESTON, Basil. See O’BRIEN, Laurie.

CHARLESTON, William. File re his bigamy; first wife Ada Isabella in 1899 at Derby Tasmania, sister Mrs. Eva ROUSE. Second wife Lucy Marcella nee TETU in Victoria. 21 pages, List 2.

CHARLESWORTH, F. See SHAW, J.A.

CHAUMET, Mme Marian. See de GATCZYNSKI

CHIRNSIDE, George. See WHITTLE, Sydney T.

CHRISTMAS, R. Piangil. Complains that police at Swan Hill are not attending to local offences, 1920. Report states he is in dispute with – CONDON. 7 pages, List 3.

CHURCHILL, Ernest. Melbourne, asked details on how to join police force, 1898. 1 page, List 7

“CLARETTA”. See MORRIS, Ethel.

CLARK, Frank M. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

CLARK, George. Wrote from Telford Victoria in 1902, seeking entry into police force; 26 years. 2 pages, List 12.

CLARK/E, Nita. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

CLARKE, Elizabeth (known as Lilley). Seduced by Constable Alfred Patrick McMANUS, who promised marriage. She gave birth to a daughter Mary and summoned him in January 1879 for maintenance, which was granted. Child died and he subsequently tried to marry someone else, but she appeared at the church and the priest refused to marry him. Her married sister Mrs. LOVE, writes to the Chief Commissioner about McManus’s conduct, but he declines to interfere. Reference from Thomas Bent for her other sister Mrs. HAMSON. Clarke was in service with Mr. CURTAIN of Windsor. 8 pages, List 4

CLARKE, Ellen and Frank. See SMITH, Louis L.

CLARKE, Mabel. See JORDAN, Charles J.

CLARKE, Samuel. Coach-builder, Murtoa, insolvent, died 1894. Sisters Emma CAWLEY and Ada M. McGRATH allege foul play by his de-facto Mary MURPHY. Detailed report on family, he was one of twelve siblings. 11 pages, List 13.

CLIFFORD, Irene. Born Casterton 1892, mother Edith WEDD, schoolgirl, and father Timothy RYAN, her teacher. Adopted by Wesleyan Missionaries named Clifford, and subsequently gave birth to illegitimate child in 1908, claiming Enoch TONKIN is father. New Zealander Dan CLARKE, a butcher, and Edward DAWKINS also involved. Her testimony unreliable, no charge laid. 36 pages, List 5.

CLIFTON, S.E. Writes 3 letters from Corowa in 1920, seeking location of his sisters Gertrude and Mrs. W.H. EVANS. James GRIGG of Melbourne handles family’s affairs, he is eccentric, a remittance man. 15 pages, List 3.

CLOTHIER, Charles. Confined in Swan Hill lockup as a lunatic following a drinking spree; was a publican from Euston in N.S.W. File re payment to local woman Elizabeth PICKEN who looked after him. 5 pages, List 2. CONNECTION FOUND

CLYDE, James, Andrew, David. See ALBERTO, James

COGILL, Harry P. and Charles W. Performers. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

COHEN, John. Murdered 1892 at Stirling or Haunted Creek. Large file covering 1892-97, and another of 1894.

COHEN, John. See SLATTER, John.

COHEN, Olive. See KITSON, H.

COLEMAN, Esther. See MILLER, Mary M.

COLLINS, Albert. See HEINRICH, Corrie

COLLINS, Annie. Master in Lunacy requests information on her background, 1869. Had two children, one a girl Mary Ann, her husband was dead. Police find she lived with William TAYLOR firstly, then – CULLEN. Went to New Zealand with Cullen, was admitted to asylum there, then returned to Victoria and eventually admitted to Collingwood Asylum in 1866. Edward GAMBLE of Redesdale provides some detail. File includes a four page copy of report on tissue paper. 19 pages, List 4.

COLLINS, G. and Thomas. See REYNOLDS, Thomas

COLLINS, Sarah and William. See SMITH, Louis L.

COLSON, -. Narbethong murder, 1891. Very large file.

CONDON, -. See CHRISTMAS, R.

CONDUIT, Owen. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

CONDY, Mrs. See HEPWORTH, Margaret.

CONLON, William John. See AKHURST & CO.

CONNOR, Alfred John and Melosin (?) See SMITH, Louis L.

CONRAD, Fredk. See MOLLER, Fredk.

CONWAY, Edward. See REILLY, John L.

COODE ISLAND. File re illegal stripping of bark there, 1890s; fisherman and ferry operator named.

COOK, Mrs. See BOLTON, William R.

COOK, Charles Douglas. See SINGER, Charles Douglas.

COOK, Evelyn. Wrote from Adelaide in 1905 re her father William G. COOK, who had left her and her younger brother William John Daryl Cook (11years) to look after themselves, and gone to Melbourne. She was 16 years old. Father is found but refuses to support his son who is placed in the Industrial School in Adelaide. 9 pages, List 8.

COOK, John. See LOWRY, John

COOK, KIM. See GRANEY, M.

COOK, Martha. See MULLINS, Maude

COOK, Robert. Murdered wife and stepchildren at Casterton in 1870s, never caught. In 1895 a blind prisoner named PRIMROSE in a NSW gaol, claimed that Cook was a fellow prisoner. His statement proves doubtful. History of the case given. Second file of 1918 detailing three skeletons recovered in the area in the 1880s, believed to the victims, and placed in storage at Edenhope police stables until murderer found.

COOLEY, Edmund Thomas. His solicitor in Adelaide asks police to investigate an advertisement in the Isle of Man newspaper regarding the death of William Cooley who left there in the 1850s and died in Yackandandah in 1905. Is the deceased a relation of Edmund’s father Thomas? Letter on file from J. LACK confirming he had purchased the Yackandandah land of Cooley prior to his death. 7 pages, List 4.

COOMBES, Ada of Longley Tasmania, wrote in 1899 re her brother James, last heard of at Murchison. Letter from Mr. P. BRISBANE of Murchison on file, also letter from Beechworth solicitors. He was a surveyor, but working as a miner. Not found. 18 pages, List 2.

COOMBS, John Edward (8yrs) and Joseph Stafford (3 yrs). Correspondence re sending them to the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum in 1864; their mother was mentally ill in hospital. 11 pages, List 4.

COOPER, Walter. See SUTHERLAND, Walter.

COPPOCK, Mrs. M. Wrote from Bowden South Australia in 1900 re her husband Arthur Herbert, who had deserted her. He had served in the NSW Naval Contingent that went to China. She saw a death of Robert Coppock in Victorian paper and wonders if he is a relation. Police ascertain no connection.

CORBETT, John & Margaret. See REID, Alice

CORNWALL, Henry. See LOFTUS, Mary

CORSTON, James. Committed suicide in Melbourne in 1880; letters from his brothes Peter and John in New Zealand. 11 pages, List 4.

COTINGTON, Phyllis of Hay, NSW, wrote in 1938 re William HICKEY, who had left his child Keith with her and not paid maintenance. Asks that the child’s grandmother Mrs. LIEBEG of Bendigo be contacted, which is done. 6 pages, List 2.

COTTERILL, John J. See BELLINGHAM, Eli.

COUGHLIN, Denis, wife and 2 sons. See SMITH, Louis L.

COWARD, Harold Frederick of Footscray. Deserted wife Amelia c1900, and believed gone to Sydney with uncle Harry ROGERS. He was 19 yrs, a laborer. Mrs. M. BEGLEY, a widow , of NSW, alerts police; he is courting her 18 yr. old daughter Katie and she doesn’t like it. 25 pages, List 3.

COWEY, D. See HAGBOOM FAMILY

COWIE, Thomas Henry. A miner, of Zeehan Tasmania, he wrote in 1901, asking police to find his wife Charlotte Amelia, who had left him and taken their two children. He believed her to be with John SPARK, a former Ballarat resident, who had been in Zeehan, and was separated from his wife. 4 pages, List 4.

COWLING, Mrs. Wrote from Kalgoorlie in 1908 re William ALLEN, formerly in railways there and now believed to be in Melbourne. 4 pages, List 5.

COX, Henry. Se KELLY, Henry

COX, James. Wrote from Terrick Terrick in 1904, complaining of treatment by Constable BROWN of Mitiamo, who had falsely accused him of stealing from Hugh McLEAN, orchardist of Harcourt. Cox’s son Peter mentioned. 29 pages, including three letters from Cox snr. List 10.

CRACK, William. See PAYNTING, George Jnr.

CRAIG, Robert H. See GRAHAM, Mary

CRAMPTON, Amy. See DAVIS, Amy

CRANE, Barney. Anonymous letter of 1919 alleges he has committed bigamy under the name of Robinson. Police find he is living with Agnes THOMPSON and they have two children. Crane says he married Louisa MULDER fourteen years ago and she deserted him. 5 pages, List 4.

CRAWFORD, William of Skipton. Applies to join police force in 1906, but gave wrong age, so denied admittance. George RUSSELL of Langi Willi writes supporting letter. 3 pages, List 5.

CREE, Rosie Christina, 16yrs, sister of Mrs. JONES, taken from Miss SUTHERLAND’s Homes by BLAIR family of Alberton, to help on farm, 1905. They sell out and go overseas, and she is taken in by farmer Arthur WARREN and wife. Rosie claimed Warren sexually assaulted her; taken by neighbour Dave JONES to KEATING family who look after her. Also claims a sexual relationship with Jones, who is to marry someone else. Her letters to her sister on file, as is statement by Ernest Henry CAUGHEY. 26 pages, List 3.

CRICHTON, A.L. Fifteen year old daughter Etheldom Grace missing, 1907. Father is a caterer and pastry cook at Kensington. Her photo on file. Found.

CRISTIE, Lily. See STRIKE, Lily

CHRISTIE, Mrs. Ted. See MERTON, Mrs. C.

CROOKS, Miss Mary J. of Belfast, Ireland, wrote in 1909 re her aunt Violetta KOLLNER, last heard from ten years ago. Found. 5 pages, List 3.

CRONIN, Edwin/Edward. Buried as a pauper at Drouin in 1894, formerly had a draper’s store in North Melbourne. His wife Hettie predeceased him in 1883. Funeral card for her on file. He had worked as a cook in surveying camps, and references from employers are on file, as is a list of his possessions and the price reached at auction. He was 53 yrs old and had been born in London. 25 pages, List 4.

CROSBIE/CROSBY/CROSSLEY, Clara. Lost in bush in Lilydale in 1885. File re search and finding her and unflattering report on her family.

CROSBY, Catherine. Enquiry from Master in Lunacy, 1868, re her property, which was sold. Letter from her 1869 protesting this and explanation of police actions. 28 pages, List 4.

CROSTHWAITE, Benjamin. See SOURIAN, Lilith.

CROUCH, George. Wife left him and their four children in 1919; he subsequently deserted the children. They were placed in the Hope of Hope Collingwood for a period. Letter from their grandmother in Sydney, seeking their whereabouts in 1920. 9 pages, List 3.

CROUCH, Martha Eliza See YOUNG, Elizabeth H.H.

CULKIN, Martin William. Wrote two letters in 1894, complaining of alleged assault and police inaction; report on his allegations, 18 pages, List 13.

CULLEN, -. See COLLINS, Annie.

CUMBERLAND ARMS HOTEL. Brunswick. See HOOF, Bert.

CURRAN, Mrs. Sarah See GILMORE, Hubert S.

CURTAIN, Mr. See CLARKE, Elizabeth.

CURTAYNE, Francis Lee. Charged with behaving in an indecent manner after being seen urinating in a gutter, 1915. Attempts to get case dropped; is the son of the late John, one of the founders of Melbourne etc. Was a sharebroker and former banker, and was well-known as ‘an honest man but I preserved my character as a gentleman, the rogues did not.’

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DACRE, Mary. See SMITH, Louis L.

DADDOW, Rev. R.J. See HENDERSON, Joe H.

DAFTER, M.T. See MAIS, Harold C.

DAKIN, -. See MILLER, Joseph

DALE, John. See LOWRY, John

DALE, Maud of Carlton, wrote in 1899 re her father who imported a merry-go-round and has been travelling in N.S.W. with it. She and her sister are worried as they haven't heard from him for some months. Police eventually track him down, but in the meantime he had written to her. 12 pages, List 2.

DALRYMPLE, William John. Committed for trial for murder of Annie HILL at Fitzroy in 1906; his background given. 4 pages, List 2

DALSCHECK, Abraham. Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children report in 1898 that he has left his two young sons on his property in Gippsland to fend for themselves. 5 pages, List 3.

DALVEAN, Sarah. See TAYLOR, Leslie; See LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.

DALY, Mary. Wrote from Sydney in 1905 re Edward DU VERGUR, who had deserted his wife Maria. She is looking after her, but can’t continue. 7 pages, List 8.

DALY, P.M. See BLOUSTEIN, Matilda

DANGERFIELD, Mrs. St. Kilda, 1894. Wants to adopt her daughter’s illegitimate child, which is not expected to live. Daughter in hospital and husband being treated for ‘brain trouble’. Asks no inquest when child dies as it will upset husband; department agrees.

DANIELS, F.W., public servant, Kalinga, Brisbane, Qld, wrote in 1938 re his wife, son Harold and unnamed daughter, who were living in Hawthorn. He is divorced and has been supporting them, but they refuse to answer his letters. Gives detailed background to case. 10 pages, List 2.

D'ANGRI, Noel Arthur. Ran away from home at Bentleigh after quarrel with father. 12 yrs old. Photo of him and a young girl on file, taken four years previously. 4 pages.

DANN, Edith May, nee JOYNER, charged with bigamy 1930; married Frank Dann at Footscray in 1927 and subsequently Walter Wm. WARNHAM. 13 pages, List 2.

DASH, Charlotte. Alleged criminal assault on her, 1881. She was the daughter of the Clerk of Petty Sessions at Kerang. 8 pages, List 2.

DAVEY, Reginald. Of Boort, charged with killing 39 wild ducks in 1906. 17 pages, List 4.

DAVIDSON, Albert. See ‘GAMBIER’ SHIPWRECK

DAVIDSON, Clement. See LATROBE STREET RAGGED BOYS HOME

DAVIDSON, William. In 1917 deserted 5 year old son and wife and ran off with Jessie DOUBLEDAY, who left her husband William Henry at South Yarra, and took their 9 year old daughter with her. Doubleday has enlisted and wants his daughter back.

DAVIES, Christina Maria. Born Melbourne, married John A. McCONAGHY in 1877 and bigamously William DAVIES in 1877. She has had nine children by him. Davies had previously married Catherine LEWIS in Sydney, and deserted both wives, and married Alice LUND. Christina wants Davies found, 1909 but drops case. Her daughter is married to Michael FOLEY.

DAVIES, Robert. See HAWKINS, Horace.

DAVIS, Aaron Hamilton. See SMITH, Louis L.

DAVIS, Amy nee CRAMPTON. Committed bigamy. Married Frank DAVIS at Junee 1914, and they had five children. In 1930 she left him and lived with Jack LOVEBAND and later married him in Victoria

DAVIS, E.E. Of Port Pirie, wrote in 1906 re his son W., who had been in Yea. Found. 4 pages, some torn, List 3.

DAVIS, Jimmy. See LLOYD, John etc.

DAVIS, Ruby Maud and Samuel Brasmere. See BARKLY MANSIONS.

DAWE, Charles. See BERTRAM, Henry

DAWSON, Charles. Petition for release after being imprisoned for assault on William THOMSON at Kyneton in 1864. 2 pages, List 4.

DAWSON, Ernest. Sought by wife in Sydney in 1906; not found. 5 pages, List 4.

DAWSON, William. Deserted wife Sarah Ann and children May, Victoria, Lillie, Leo, Lena, Leslie, Bert and 15 mnth child. He was a glassblower, 42 yrs, had a brother Hugh in New Zealand. Found. 33 pages, List 4.

DAY, Amy. See SMITH, Louis L.

DAY, Syd. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

DAY, Thomas of Hawthorn, wrote in 1906, asking if Mrs. GALE, and old friend, needed to register under the Infant Life Protection Act, as she was looking after his twins. Their mother had died giving birth. 3 pages, List 3.

DAYLESFORD. Dynamite explosion at office of Advocate newspaper, 1895.

DEAN, Terry. See ELCHORN, C. See DUNN, Det.

D'ELROY, Miss. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

D'ENSEM. See WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL.

de GATCZYNSKI, Henri, sought by brother Reni in Sydney in 1901. He has taken money and run off with Mme Marian CHAUMET, who left her husband c2 years ago. They may be using the name BENEDETTI. Henri was 27 yrs old, Marion about 57 yrs! 23 pages, List 2.

DE GOEY, Amy Elizabeth. Living with Henry CARR and registers birth of Leslie Hilton Carr in 1913. His wife Mary Ann Carr claims false registration of birth as they are not married. She has been married to him for 29 years and has nine children.

DE GRASSE. See BOWDEN, James.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB. Melbourne. 1899 report on.

DENNIS, Mrs. Sophia. See NICHOLLS, John

DE PLEVITZ, George Richard. Bigamist. Married Elsie E. HANIGAN in Sydney in 1912, had three children by her, then married Ivy LAYTON in Melbourne in 1925. His mother is Mrs. Mary Ann LUFF.

DE SILVERIA, Frank, sought by M. De Silveria of Albert Park in 1894. He was also known as Frank Silver, has a brother James, and was 16 years old. 9 pages, List 13.

DEVER, Arthur. See GRAHAM, Mary

DE YORK, Madame. Prosecuted for fortune telling at Eastern Market, 1897.

DEWING, George Mathew. Sought by W.A. Zuill, MLA in NSW in 1918 on behalf of unnamed sister who is anxious to contact him. Found. 7 pages.

DIBBS, Emily. Summoned in 1899 for failing to contribute to the maintenance of her three children Emily, Harriet and Arthur who are Wards of the State. She is in prison, but owns rental property, the proceeds of which could be used for the children. 10 pages, List 2.

DICKSON, Jane. See SMITH, Louis L.

DILLON, E. File re his failure to pay burial costs of illegitimate child of M.A. TIPPING, who he later married. Two letters from him on file, 1903. 14 pages, List 4.

DITTMER, R. Wrote from Goulburn NSW in 1897 re his uncle Conrad BOETTCHER, who was supposed to be keeping an hotel at Melbourne, according to Dittmer’s mother in Germany. Conrad was born near Hamburg Germany, and would be 40-50 years old. Not found. 13 pages, List 6.

DIX, Emily. Anonymous letter claiming her husband a drunkard etc. Letters from her re her children Emily, Isabella and Louisa in Industrial School; she is in Yarra Bend. 4 files in all covering 1869-1872.

DOBIE, Thomas. Unregistered doctor, file re plans to charge him, 1880-1881. 25 pages, List 2.

DOBLE, Philip. Sought by brother in law Charles HEYNEN of Mallala Sth Australia in 1888. He left there the previous year and hasn’t been heard from; 31yrs, native of Devon England, sister Mrs. John HARVEY lives in Clunes. 6 pages, List 5.

DODD, Hugh Gray. File re cost of his burial after his death at Pakenham in 1920. Wife Annie located in Maitland, but states he deserted her twenty years ago and she can't pay the expense. File includes list of his assets. 15 pages.

DONOVAN, J.H. Wilson, taken to court for non payment of maintenance of children in Industrial Schools, 1894; details of family life given, 5 pages, List 13.

DOUBLEDAY, Jessie & William H. See DAVIDSON, William

DOUGLAS, Alfred See POSSET, Eugene

DOWSE, Frederick. See STRANGE, Charles H.

DOYLE, Ann. Fire at her rented shop in Mark St. South Melbourne in 1865; daughter Madeline suspected. Fire put out by neighbour George ABSOLOM. Owner of shop was Thomas BARBER. 13 pages, List 4.

DRIGGETT, S.J. Returned soldier No. 5826, 21^st Battalion. Police receive a request from Red Cross in 1919, on behalf of an English woman, querying his marital status and character. Not good and may have committed bigamy in 1914 in NSW with a Miss FLYNN. 8 pages, List 3.

DRUMMOND, William Henry, Police Magistrate. Died of snake bite 1868 at exhibition of snake bite cure.

DUCHAMEL, Augusta See BOUCHAUD, Eugene.

DUFRESSE, Captain of ship Le Finistere, complains (in French) 1880 of cab driver over charging him. 7 pages, List 4.

DUMESQUE, Mary. (also written as DUMERGUE). Wrote from Rainbow in 1919, asking police for force her daughter Frances, known as Marie, to return to Melbourne with her and her siblings. She has been living with the JAHNE family and prefers to stay with them. Other daughter was Mrs. H.G. HEATHCOTE. List 5

DUNCAN, Amy. See SMITH, Louis L.

DUNDEN, Mary Jane. See GIBSON, Mary Jane.

DUNEMAN, Frank. Convicted of shooting Constance EKINS, 1902. His background given. CONNECTION FOUND

DUNKLEY, Thomas. Registered births of 3 children at Brighton prior to 1893, claiming his wife Ellen was the mother, but his servant Mary PRICE was the real mother.

DUNLOP, Mrs. Wallace. Wrote in 2876 re schoolgirl Susannah KLING who was living at Constable Strachan’s house at Dandenong. She alleges he has ill treated her, which he denies. 9 pages, List 6.

DUNN, Det. Home bombed in 1931. Terry Dean and Curley Brook suspected. Incomplete file, but large. List 4.

DUNN, Fanny. Report of her attempted suicide at Clunes in 1908; aged 25. 2 pages, List 4.

DUNN, Michael. Wrote from Hamilton Commonage [?] Newcastle, NSW in 1897, asking for their help in getting his daughter Mrs. ROY home from Outtrim. Mention of a child, file incomplete, seems she had not been leading a ‘respectable’ life. 10 pages, List 6.

DUNN, Patrick. See GLASS, C.E.

DUSTING, Daniel and family. See FITZPATRICK, G.

DUTTON, Henry. See THOMAS, George E.

DU VERGUR, Edward and Maria. See DALY, Mary.

DUYSTERS, Louis. Embezzled Union Bank, 1886. CONNECTION FOUND

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EAGEN, Raymond and father Michael, formerly lived in Grafton NSW, sought in 1905 by John EPPEL of Sydney, found. 8 pages, List 11.

EARLY, Sarah. Bendigo prostitute, now in Melbourne brothel, 1900. Her background given.

EASTWOOD, Albert. See GARTH, Murray.

EBERHARD FAMILY. Morrisons, 1915. Claim they are pro German, but no substance to it.

ECCLES, Edward Blanchard. Alias Baron EICHOLZ and STEEL. Small photo loose in box, no file. He was a commission agent, c50 yrs. List 3.

EDDY, H. and Mary Ann. See MOLONY, J. D.

EDGAR, Andrew Lindsay. Serves a month probation with detective branch of police, then declared to be unsuitable. Scottish, 30 yrs, completed entry forms on file. 9 pages, List 3.

EDWARDS, Charles. See MOLONY, J. D.

EDWARDS, Marion or Bill. Anonymous letter of complaint re behaviour on and past history [dresses as a male] 1908.

EGAN, James. Suicide of a male at St. Arnaud in 1892, identify not confirmed, but may be him or perhaps Frank Egan, who was Irish, c28 years. File reactivated, reason not given, in 1899. Photo of Frank Egan on file. List 2

EKINS, Constance. See DUNEMAN, Frank

ELCHORN, Charles. Middle Park; bomb thrown at his house in 1928. Leslie (Squizzie) Taylor, J. Thompson, “Mush” Burns, Terry Dean, “No Toe King”, “Lofty” George, Frank MANLE and Peter HENNESSY suspected. Incomplete file, 3 pages, List 4.

ELLIOT, H. See ARMY MUTINY.

ELLIOTT, Mary. Wrote from East Brunswick in 1894 regarding her husband Frank, a plumber, 41yrs, who had left her and their 8 children. She thought he was interstate. 6 pages, List 3.

ELLIS, George. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

ELLIS, Lydia Wiley. See LEE, John.

ELVIS, Annie. See HOOKE, George

ELZY, Samuel. Died in 1900. Brother J. of Williamsford West Coast Tasmania, formerly of Campbell's Creek Victoria, asks police for details and disputes claim of his being a pauper. 11 pages, List 2.

ENDERS, J.B. See GLASS, C.E.

ENGLISH, Mrs. Kathleen. Wrote from North Melbourne in 1917, applying to become a policewomen. 4 pages, List 7.

ENRIGHT, Mary. See KENNEALLY, John.

EPPEL, John. See EAGEN, Raymond

EPSOM RACING CLUB. See REILLY, John L.

ESDAILE, Stella. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

EVANS, Mrs. See CARTER, Mrs. Jospeh

EVANS, -. See ARMY MUTINY.

EVANS, George. See MOE SWAMP.

EVANS, Mrs. W.H. See CLIFTON, S.E.

EWART, Prof Alfred. Government botanist, re complains in 1908 of Alfred BURKETT, who has some of his furniture for repair and has not returned it. 12 pages, List 5.

FAHEY, Teresa/Theresa. See QUILL, Teresa

FAIRBROTHER, Miss and brother Robert. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

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

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

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

FARRELL, T.H. See TORPY, Patrick

FAULKNER, Constable George. See FLOOD, Nellie

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

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

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

FERGUSON, Ferry (?) See SMITH, Louis L.

FERNANDEZ, Eunice. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

FERNE, Caroline. See WRIGHT, Henry

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

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

FIADOUX. See ARMY MUTINY.

FINLAY, Catherine. See LAURENCE, Frederick B.

FIRTH, Beatrice May, Edith Jane, Frederick. See POULTON, Alfred.

FITZGERALD, Catherine. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

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

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

FLANAGAN, Michael. See MOLONY, J. D.

FLEETWOOD, William. See GRAY, George.

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

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

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

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

FLYNN, Miss. See DRIGGETT, S.J.

FLYNN, Nora and Katie. See GODDARD, Mrs. W.

FOLEY, Michael. See DAVIES, Christina M.

FONTANA, Dionisis. See TORRENTE, V.

FOORD'S PRIVATE CEMETERY. See KILBORN, Mrs. R.

FORD, Mrs. See BARKLY MANSIONS.

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

FORDE, Teddy. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

FOSBERY, Mary Ann. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

FOYNES, Annie. See WARD, Lizzie

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

FRANK, Louis. See TEMPLE/McGEE, Eveline

FRASER, John. See ANDERSON, Cecile

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

FRASER, Lucy. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

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

FREEMAN, Susan. See WARD, Amy.

FREEMASONS HOTEL PORT MELBOURNE. See WHITTLE, Sydney T.

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

FREUDENSTEIN. See ARMY MUTINY.

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

FRIMLEY, Frank. See BICKETT, Patricia A.

FRITH, Alice. See WIFFEN, Henry

FROOD, Mary. See ROBLEY, Mary

FROST, Celestine. See TAYLOR, Elizabeth

FURLONG, Frederick George. See LAW, George

FURZER, Gertrude Irene. See UPTON, Herbert G.

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

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GADSDON/GADSON. See NEALE, David A.

GAFFER, Alice. See MATHIESON, William

GALE, Mrs. See DAY, Thomas.

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

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

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

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

GAMBLE, Edward. See COLLINS, Annie.

GANGE, Thomas. See SWAN, Mary Jane.

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

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

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

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

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

GATCZYNSKI. See de GATCZYNSKI.

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

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

GAUNSON, -. See WHITE, Margaret T.

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

GEACH, Fred. See HOLLAND, Edward.

GEALE, Samuel. See GALE, Samuel

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

GEDDES, Alfred. See RUTHERGLEN ROBBERY, 1899

GEORGE, “Lofty” See ELCHORN, C.

GEORGE, Martha. See LOVELOCK, Martha

GERARD, Janet. See TYRRELL, William

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

GIBSON, Elizabeth. See entry for WILKINSON, Rose.

GIBSON, J.E. See GOSCHE, Vesey R.

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

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

GIST, Thomas. See PAYNTING, George Jnr.

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

‘GLENELG’ SHIPWRECK. Large file, 1900.

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

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

GLYNN, Miss. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

GODDARD, Alice Maud. See PLUMMER, J.B.

GODDARD, Martha Ann. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

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

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

GODFREY, Minnie. See SINNETT, Eleanor

GOOD SHEPHERD CONVENT. See FLOOD, Nellie; WILLIS, -.

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

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

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

GORDON, George. See GORDON, Mrs. A.

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

GORDON, Robert John. See GORDON, Mrs. A.

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

GOSCHE, Vesey R. Writes from Sydney in 1906; he is Consul for Nicaragua. His friend J.E. GIBSON recently arrived from Shanghai and went to Melbourne for a couple of days, but hasn’t returned. 7 pages, List 4.

GOSSLER, Frank. Engineer, Melbourne, complains re actions of Mr. and Mrs. HEGARTY, who secretly arranged for Mrs. Kitty BRUEN to be admitted to Abbotsford Convent in 1915, 6 mths previously. Mrs. Hegarty and her sister Kitty used to run the Railway Hotel at Yarraville, but the latter is an alcoholic. Gossler’s dau Mrs. Mona OGNAR is being blamed by Bruen, but she was innocent. Another sister Mrs. POPJOY mentioned. 8 pages, List 2.

GOTOBED, Mr. See PAUL, E.

GOULDING, Frank. His children are with Pollard’s Strolling Players, 1904.

GRAHAM, Alice. 1906 file, includes number of letters from her from Irrewarra. Admitted to an asylum; identified as Annie McRAE from Portland; “seems to be madness in the family”; former lover George LAMBLE mentioned. 57 pages, List 4.

GRAHAM, James (7 yrs) and Mary Ann (5 yrs). Correspondence from Bendigo of 1864 re their admittance to a reformatory rather than an industrial school; their parents were both in gaol. 4 pages, List 4.

GRAHAM, John. See BICKETT, Patricia A.

GRAHAM, Mary. Murdered at Ballarat in 1908. William V. ILES, butcher, 33yrs, suspected and sought. Robert Henry CRAIG picked up in error for him. Arthur DEVER found body. Large file, including 4 pages concerning letter from William BURNS of Waverley Sydney NSW re his missing daughter Mary, who married Daniel LEHY. List 3.

GRANEY, M. Wrote from South Australia in 1913 re his wife, whom he had sent home to her mother Mrs. Laura PLOWRIGHT in Grassy Flat near Bendigo. Chinese gardener KIM COOK/KOOK mentioned. CONNECTION FOUND

GRANT COMMON SCHOOL. Building being used, and three houses nearby were all destroyed by fire in 1866. Houses were owned by M. SMITH, William REED and LEE Bros; woman PEACH is a witness. 2 pages, List 6.

GRASS, Florence. See BOWDEN, James.

GRAY, - Mrs. See WEST, Richard.

GRAY, Little Alma. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

GRAY SISTERS. Performers. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

GRAY, F. See JOHNSON, Mary

GRAY, George. Suicided at Cheltenham in 1894, and subsequently found to be William FLEETWOOD, who deserted his wife Julie 7 years ago in Parramatta. He had a sister Mrs. G.W. THOMPSON in America. The LARKIN frauds are mentioned, but no details given. A copy of his suicide note is on the file, and letters from his wife. 20 pages, List 3.

GRAYCOX, William Henry. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

GREATOREX, Thomas. See BEAUCHAMP, Elizabeth. Subsequent complaint from him in 1892, while living at Yabba Yabba near Dookie, about local constable. Police report reveals that his wife had an illegitimate child while he was living with Beauchamp/Brown.

GREEKS/GYPSIES. Destitute group of 22 , taken up by showman and touring country Victoria on way to Qld; advertising flyer on file. 1898.

GREEN, Ellen. See SMITH, Louis L.

GREENBAUM, Meyer. Reported missing from his home in Melbourne in 1919, partly crippled, 34 years. Photo of him as hospital patient on file. Found.

GREENWOOD, Sarah. See JORDAN, Charles

GREGSON, Thomas. See BAKER, F.A.

GREY, Joseph Henry. Solicitor, Geelong, fled to Fiji with family, 1901. Large file.

GRIFFITHS, Ada. Barmaid, Reform Hotel Melbourne, is receiving insulting postcards and letters in 1908 and complains to police. 7 pages, List 5.

GRIFFITHS, Thomas. See SMITH, Louis L.

GRIGG, James. See CLIFTON, S.E.

GRIMSHAW, Edmund. John Hood enquires regarding him on behalf of Belfast relatives in 1877, was 2^nd officer on board ship. 5 pages, List 5.

GROVES, Julia. See ARCHER, Alfred

GUNN. A Singer. See WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL

GUNTER, Maud. See LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.

GUTHRIE, J. Wrote from Western Australia in 1906, asking for his references to be forwarded to him. He was previously in the Victorian police force, but dismissed in 1899, subsequently served in force there. 3 pages, List 4.

GYPSIES. See GREEKS.

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HABER, Mr. Newsagent, St. Kilda. Of German descent, scared soldiers are going to attack him, 1916. List 6.

HADDON, Mary Ann nee SMITH; parents Charles Smith and Mary Thistle. Married Hobart c1876 to Haddon, separated c1881. He subsequently married Annie STOREY in Victoria after having 3 children with her. His parents were Joseph and Caroline nee RUSSELL.

HAGAN, Martyn. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

HAGBOOM FAMILY. Parents Edward and Annie killed in State Forest when tree fell on tent, 1894. Correspondence re care of children Dolly, Horrie, Gustav and George. Letters from D. COWEY and Millie WARD on file. CONNECTION FOUND

HAGUE, Emma. Wife of Joseph, acting in a strange manner in 1880. 15 pages, List 4.

HALDAN, Mrs. See HENDERSON, James.

HALL, Captain Charles. See STEPHENS, Bill.

HALL, Elizabeth. See FORTUNE, Thomas

HALL, Kate Margaret. See BRUNT, Mrs. Allen.

HAMILTON, -. Barmaid. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

HAMILTON, Irene Auguste Douglas, sought by mother E.A. Douglas Hamilton of Hobart Tasmania in 1905. Was working as a housemaid in Melbourne to a Mrs. MARSDEN, but letters returned. Found. 7 pages, List 3.

HAMMERSLEY, Henry R. See STRIKE, Lily

HAMSON, Mr. and Mrs. See CLARKE, Elizabeth

HANIGAN, Elsie E. See DE PLEVITZ, G.

HANNAN, A. of Glanville, South Australia, asks police to find son John in 1906; last heard of at Mirboo. Found. 5 pages, List 4.

HARBROW, Muriel. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

HARGREAVES, Mary. Number of letters form her in 1877, including a copy of a legal account from Everett BARDWELL who evidently acted on her behalf; she is apparently in Kew Lunatic Asylum and her husband is overseas. 8 pages, List 5

HARRISON, Hugh, sought by Mrs. J. BUTLER of Goulburn in 1902. She wished him to send money for his child’s medical bills. Not found. 8 pages, List 12.

HARRY, John Dunstan. Married Ellen WARD nee STANDISH in 1871. Suspected bigamist.

HART, Emily Maud. A servant, of Kensington, had an illegitimate child, Harry Douglas Hart, in 1898, claimed maintenance from father Alfred ROBERTS, a 22 year old Victorian, but he cleared off interstate and was not caught. She subsequently married William Robert PYLE at Bacchus Marsh; he claims while he was drunk. Complicated case regarding whether she had another child and what she had done with it. 13 pages, List 6.

HARVEY, James. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

HARVEY, John. See SMITH, Louis L.

HARVEY, Mrs. John. See DOBLE, Philip

HARWOOD, Frank. Name used by murderer of A.T. PRESTON and possibly Lee WELLER in NSW in 1896. CHAPLIN possibly correct name. Photo on file.

HASTIE, Thomas. See BOMB OUTRAGE.

HASTINGS, Herbert Leonard. Born Indianapolis USA in 1878; living in Victoria in 1917/18 and arousing suspicion under the Aliens Act. 17 pages, List 13.

HATTERS, H. Teacher, St. Leonard’s school. Pro German remarks investigated.

HATTON, William and Mary. See SMITH, Louis L.

HAWKINS, Horace. Of Longwood South Australia. Writes re his brother in law Robert DAVIES who divorced wife in Victoria on grounds of desertion, but had paid her to go to South Africa. Subsequently married wealthy Bertha CAMPBELL, with whom he’d been living in South Australia; writer thinks he is exploiting her. 1906.

HAWKLET newspaper. Copies of December 1902 and July 1903 issues re indecent advertisements [probably for birth control].

HAY, Archibald of Melton, wrote in 1892 re the poor treatment he received from a local constable over the burial of a son. 4 pages, List 12

HAY, Mrs. Hubert Godfrey Gladstone Shaw of Paddington N.S.W. Wrote in 1918 re a letter to her husband from President Wilson of the United States, commending his scheme for the sinking of submarines. It was given to H.H. Champion of Melbourne for safekeeping, but has not been returned. 7 pages.

HAYNES, -. See BARKLY MANSIONS.

HAYWARD, John. Photographer, Redfern NSW, married daughter of John ARNOLD 1880, and left for Melbourne, believed to have wife and children in St. Kilda. First wife says married Moama 1870. Photo.

HEAD, Rowland. Missing child, lost at Pakenham, 1894. Two photos. CONNECTION FOUND

HEARD, Frederick T. Wife Fanny writes asking police to investigate whether Frederick BOYS/BOYES who shot himself at the Alligator Creek Qld in 1897 is her husband; police confirm. 16 pages, List 6.

HEATHCOTE, Mrs. H.G. See DUMESQUE, Mary.

HEDE FAMILY. Anonymous letter re this family, living in Melton in 1919. 6 pages, List 3.

HEDGES, Benjamin. Reported missing by brother Harold of Oakleigh in 1917. Is 14 years old and an accomplished violinist. Found. Photo.

HEFFERNAN, Margaret. Charged with infanticide; her background, 1900.

HEFFERNAN, Michael. Accidentally killed at Sunbury in 1876; letter from brother William seeking property. 14 pages, List 6.

HEGARTY, Mr and Mrs. See GOSSLER, Frank

HEHIR, Catherine. Formerly of Cunninghame, but moved to Bairnsdale in 1908 and ran a shop. File re being robbed; Mrs. Isabel THORBURN complains to police re being suspected of the robbery, and gives her background of respectability. 9 pages, 4 very faint. List 4.

HEINNEN, Mary Amelia. Daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth nee CASTLEMAN, born 1878. Gave birth to an illegitimate child in 1894 while living at Dunolly with James SMITH, who is charged with carnal knowledge, but eventually married her to prevent court case. 14 pages.

HEINRICH, CORRIE. Took out warrant for Albert ALLINGHAM alias COLLINS alias Henry WORT, for child desertion 1928. She has four children to him. CONNECTION FOUND

HENDERSON, James. See BLACK, William

HENDERSON, James. Described as 'an aged miner' he died at Wentworth River in 1900. Dargo police had to arrange burial, contact relatives etc. His sister was Mrs. HALDAN of Burnley.

HENDERSON, Joe H. Accountant, Boulder Council, W.A., wrote in 1917 re his wife Elva who left three of their children with him in 1916, and was believed to be in Melbourne. Her father was Rev. R.J. DADDOW of Adelaide. 6 pages, List 3.

HENLEY, James. See HENDRY, James.

HENDRY, James. His body found at Rochester in 1882, but real name was HENLEY. He was born London, c60 years old, and single. His brother Robert predeceased him. 8 pages, List 2.

HENNESSY, James. Wrote from Adelaide in 1894; hadn’t heard from his daughter Mrs. J.H. MADDEN of North Melbourne for some time and worried about her. Found. 4 pages, List 3.

HENNESSY, James. See MOE SWAMP.

HENNESSY, Peter. See ELCHORN, C.

HEPWORTH, Margaret. Large file re her claim of forced marriage to AH HIM, (she 18 years, he 60 years) in 1885 by her mother Mrs. CONDY. Her sister [Mary] Ann was married to HUNG CHOE.

HERBERT, William Henry of Carlton. Applied to join police force in 1898, but was rejected because of a varicose vein. Encloses doctor’s certificate in an attempt to have the decision changed. 3 pages, List 3.

HERMAN, Claude. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

HERTZ, Leslie. Only son of Caroline, widow of a Dane, in Melbourne. Went missing, aged 22 yrs. Found, 1919. 3 pages, List 4.

HERZ BROS. Performers. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

HEYNE. F. Writes from Northcote in 1906; he was knocked off his bike and injured on Point Nepean Rd near Cheltenham by a motor car. 10 pages, List 4.

HEYNEN, Charles. See DOBLE, Philip

HICKEY, John Charles. See LAW, George

HICKEY, Keith and William. See COTINGTON, P.

HICKS, Tom of Bulumwaal, returned soldier. Anonymous complaint in 1938 to Vic. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, claiming he is ill treating his children Elsie, William, Alice, George, Mark. The mother has deserted. 3 pages, List 2.

HIGGINS, James. Died at Rosedale in 1866, destitute. File re police burial. 5 pages, List 6.

HILL, Cecilia Wyndham. Investigation into complaint by her of lost property, 1909

HILL, George Felix A. South Australian Children’s Department write in 1899; he has been recently released from Victorian prison after serving six months for bigamy. His wife and children there need financial help. Found living with Constance M.E. LAING.

HOCKEY, Eva. See JANSSENS, E.

HOFFMAN, Mary. See ANNIS, Robert

HOGAN, Alice. Gave birth to illegitimate male child in Melbourne 1873, under age. Father Michael a printer in Fitzroy, mother Alice. Claimed Constable Bartholomew O’CONNOR father of child; acquitted.

HOGAN, Anne. Master in Lunacy asks for details of her background in 1869. Was admitted to asylum in 1866, sister married Laurence BAGNELL, of Duck Ponds but has died. Parents were from Co. Tipperary. 4 pages, List 4.

HOGAN, Jennie. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

HOGG, Elizabeth. See SMITH, Louis L.

HOLDER, Horton. See GLOSTER, Fanny

HOLDERNESS, Stella. See BURKE, James.

HOLLAND, Edward. Arrested for murder of two year old Fred GEACH in 1901; his background given. 10 pages, List 2.

HOLLAND, Sarah of Leichardt NSW, wrote in 1901 re Edward Holland being arrested for murder of Fred Geach. Her missing husband’s name was Edward; had spent some time in a lunatic asylum, was a compositor, English and 53yrs old. Asks if this is the same person – no. Details of other Edward Holland given. 6 pages, List 4.

HOLLINGSWORTH, Hugh and Allan. Arrested in Sydney for fraud on National Australia Bank in Melbourne, 1913. They were 21 and 22yrs. File includes following names: Gustavius BECHLEY, Thomas Easton SELL, Harold MATES, Alex. Lockwell MUNRO, James Shiel O’CONNOR, William Gill SEWELL, William Henry GRAYCOX. Barmaid HAMILTON travelled with them, first name not given. 105 pages, including photo of each. List 8.

HOLME, Dennis. See WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL

HOLMES, Mr. See THOMPSON/THOMSON, Annie.

HOLMES, Mrs. See BAUER, B.

HOLT, Walter. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL LADIES ASSOCIATION. Report and balance sheet 1905 and letter by secretary Clara BENJAMIN.

HONOR, Ester. See SMITH, Louis L.

HOOD, John. See GRIMSHAW, Edmund

HOOF, Bert. Accidentally drowned in Yarra River. Police find he was the illegitimate child of Eliza Geraldine PICKERING, who was herself the adopted daughter of Mrs. Hoof, who kept the Cumberland Arms Hotel, Sydney Road Brunswick. Bert was born Albert Pickering in 1879, and adopted by Mrs. Hoof. Florence Pickering, sister of Eliza also lived with Mrs. Hoof, but was overseas at the time of Bert's death.

HOOKE, George. Bigamist. Married Elizabeth MARTIN in Ireland, left her in 1888, married Annie ELVIS, Melbourne, 1895.

HORE, Mary Josephine. Born 1918, mother Rose Mary Hore, born Albury NSW, 27 years. Father Bert McLAREN. Child given to Mrs. Esther BOWEY for adoption. Rose Mary takes poison, depressed over giving baby away.

HORN, Herman. Wanted for fraudulent insolvency on Edward William SMAIL. He was a German Jew, 36-40yrs of age, believed to have gone interstate or overseas. Large cardboard backed photograph on file. 31 pages, List 4.

HORNBLOWER, Sophia. Wrote in 1904, asking for the papers found on her deceased brother Joseph MARSHALL to be given to her. Incomplete file, 1 page, List 4.

HORN, John Wrote from Queenstown near Port Adelaide Sth Australia in 1888. Has seen a newspaper cutting referring to death of James HORN in Melbourne, and asks if it is his brother who left home c15 yrs ago and hasn’t been heard of. Police find deceased was son of James Horn of Glasgow Scotland and not his bother. 6 pages, List 5.

HOSIE, Mary Ann. Seduced by Constable George DONNELLY at Naring, Lower Murray and became pregnant. Her father complains to police headquarters, she is only 16 yrs old, and Donnelly subsequently marries her in 1865. 14 pages, List 3. CONNECTION FOUND

HOUGH, George and Joseph. See MOE SWAMP.

HOWARD, Mrs. B. of Parramatta, asks police help in getting her husband to support her; he has been living in Melbourne with another woman unde the name De Graves. 11 pages, List 3.

HOWARD, Mildred. See MORRIS, Eric W.

HOWE. See LAZBROOK, John H.

HOWE, Elizabeth. See SMITH, Louis L.

HUDSON, William James. Incomplete file, but a child of 15 yrs in 1918, with parents in Sydney, NSW, who ran away and was found in north east Victoria. He had an aunt, Mrs. F. BEANLAND in Footscray. 4 pages, List 3.

HUGHES, John William Enoch. Deserted wife and four children in 1920; was living with Ruby REYNOLDS.

HUGHES, Owen. See SCOWN FAMILY

HUGO, Madeline. Five year old child, lost in bush at Yandoit in 1894, trackers used. 15 pages, List 13.

HULL, W.H. East Melbourne. Complain re youths stealing items from his garden, 1883. 6 pages, List 4.

HUNG CHOE. See

HUNTER, - Mr. See MOE SWAMP.

HURFORD, Stella. Aged 17, ran away to Sydney NSW, married mother’s former lodger Sydney PRIDAY/PRIDIE. Both charged, 1901; he suicides. Very large file.

HURLEY, Michael. See TOPHAM, George.

HUSSON, Leopold. See ROTHVILLER, P.

HUTTON, Sarah. See LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.

HUXTABLE, Florence. Daughter of late Dr. Huxtable, stepdaughter of – BRYANT. Aunt Mrs. BARTLY concerned about her; mother died and family home broken up. She is under 17 yrs and believed pregnant. Claim that Jack MERRIGAN paid for her to have an abortion. 1900. 16 pages, List 3.

HYAMS, Ida. See GARTH, Murray.

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ILES, William V. See GRAHAM, Mary

INCH, Robert of Charters Towers Qld., wrote in 1901 re Alexander WOTHERSPOON, had a railway contract at Bacchus Marsh eleven years ago. Found. 10 pages, List 2.

INGHAM, James Herbert Ivey, M.D. Has a private hospital at Dimboola; comes to Melbourne suffering from insomnia and disappears. Brother in law C.H. LUCAS of Collins St., contacts police. Thought to have gone interstate but found drowned at St. Kilda in 1918. 25 pages and two photos, one of him and two nurses at his hospital.

IRVINE, D'arcy. See WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL

IRVING, Mrs. See BECHER, C.H.

ISHERWOOD, John. See REILLY, John L.

ITALIAN STREET MUSICIANS. 1888 Report.

JACKSON, Mary. See BICKETT, Patricia A.

JACKSON, Sarah. Wrote from Rutherglen in 1881 re land application of Harriet E. PERRY, wife of George, but living with William STEWART. Both were Kelly Gang sympathisers and he was a convicted felon. 8 pages, List 4.

JAHME FAMILY. See DUMESQUE, Mary.

JAMES, Emma Jane. See BIESKE, Herman Adolph.

JANSSENS, Eugene. Sought by Consul in Melbourne in 1920; he married Eva HOCKEY in 1910. Found. 9 pages, List

JANSSON, Axil Rudolph. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

JARRAD, Henrietta. Her sister Mrs. BELLEARS of Euroa convicted of assault on her in 1905; Henrietta was on a visit and was returned to her guardian in Millicent Sth Aust. 6 pages, List 11.

JARRETT, Herbert. See NATIONAL MUSEUM.

JARVIS, -. See BARKLY MANSIONS.

JASPERSON, Frederick, wrote from Hurstville NSW in 1905 re his son Frederick who had been lured away ‘by a fast Woman keeping a bad house in Lonsdale St’ named Julia MACARTHY, he was under 21 yrs. He was using the name WILLIAMS. 5 pages, List 11.

JEANS, Thomas. See GODFREY, Ida.

JEFFERYS, Harry. See NELSON, Sarah

JEFFREY, Maude. Complains of husband’s conduct towards her; formerly had a saddler’s shop in Hobart, 1915-1917.

JENKIN, Clifford. See TALINTYRE, R.

JENKINS, Margaret. See SMITH, Louis L.

JENKINS, William. See LOWRY, John

JENSEN, Andrew/Peter, sought by wife Lizzie in Richmond in 1893; he was a seaman, was in Fremantle, she believes he may be in Sydney; she is staying with her sister. Uses Peter, but real name is Andrew, Norwegian, has not sent maintenance, last heard of in 1892. Although her letter is dated ‘93’ the file regarding the search for him is 1903. 16 pages, List 6.

JEWELL, Edward. Sends two telegrams from Subiaco, Western Australia, in 1906, seeking details of his daughter Lily’s circumstances. 6 pages, List 4.

JOCGS, Barthelemny. See BOUCHAUD, Eugene.

JOEL, David. Sought by N.S.W police in 1918. Wife found dead at Wentworth Falls, he was seen with her previously. 45-50 years of age. 1 page and photo.

JOHNSTON, Georgina M. Wrote strange letter to Chief Commissioner from Branxholme in 1894. Local police report she is daughter of late Dr. Johnston and comment on her actions. 7 pages

JOHNSON, Mary, of Sydney, wrote in 1903 re child Florence WHITEHOUSE, left in her care two years previously; mother has failed to pay maintenance, was living in South Yarra. Father of child was F. GRAY. 7 pages, List 4.

JOHNSTON, Sarah. Found drunk at Kew in 1908. Medical assistance called by police; she is a habitual drunkard, and her family decline to pay account. Her husband is at Kingston, her sister Mrs. George WILLIAMSON of Clunes. 5 pages, List 5.

JOHNSTONE, John David. See SWINBURNE, George.

JONES, Mrs. A. Writes from Jerilderie in 1906, asking police to confirm her husband is living with her sister in Melbourne, as man and wife; no Christian names given. 4 pages, List 4.

JONES, Adeline Anne. Died in Kew Asylum 1901. Alleged to have been illtreated, so body exhumed 5 pages, List 4

JONES, Andrew Thomas. Murder of, Quarry Hill, 1901. Report by police, William LETHLEAN initially suspected, but cleared. Jones was engaged to Miss FAIRBROTHER, her brother Robert gives evidence, as do Antonio CENERI, Alice Cecilia Jane AGNEW, Elizabeth O’KEEFE, Caroline WHITE, Martha Ann GODDARD, Arthur Lee ROBERTS, Elizabeth MAXWELL, Elizabeth SCULLY, Thomas JONES (deceased’s father), Theophilus OLD, George BROWN, Axil Rudolph JANSSON, Isabella TAYLOR. 14 pages plus copy of inquest file plus maps of murder scene. List 4.

JONES, George. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

JONES, Dave. See CREE, R.

JONES, Henry Albert. See WRIGHT, Henry.

JONES, Louisa late BARRETT. Writes re daughter Edith Emily, sent from Industrial School as servant to Mrs. McNAB of Tullamarine and subsequently became pregnant, 1901.

JONES, Reginald Gordon. See BOMB OUTRAGE

JONES, Thomas. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

JONES, Thomas. See ROBERTS, William.

JORDAN, Charles James. Bigamist. Married Anita MENDOZA in Melbourne 1892, Mabel CLARKE in Auckland New Zealand in 1894. Born Hobart, parents George and Sarah nee GREENWOOD.

JOYCE, Patrick. See GALLERY, Francis.

JOYNER, Edith May. See DANN, Edith M.

JUDKINS, W. Sec. Australasian Institute of Social Service and Reform. Claims lots of gambling dens run by Chinese and of immorality in parks, 1910. Each city and suburban police station asks to report on same; no signs of immorality found. Huge file.

JUKES, Alice. See SMITH, Louis L.

JULIET TERRACE MELBOURNE. See SMITH, Louis L.

JURY, Elizabeth & Louie. See BERTRAM, Henry.

KAY, Emma Jane. See BIESKE, Herman Adolph

KEALY, Mary Ann. See MOLONY, J. D.

KEARNS. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

KEATING, Mr. and Mrs. See CREE, R.

KEATING, Mrs. Annie. Constable BAUDINETT charged with giving abortion drugs to her as she was pregnant to him. Case dismissed, 1900. He seeks re-instatement, resigned. Large file.

KEATING, Eileen. See PIZARS, Sabina

KEEFE, Mrs. E. See MORRIS, Ethel

KEEN, Florence. See GOON, Frank

KEENE, Mary Ann. Attempted suicide at Digby in 1899, after a drinking spree; a servant. Charged, she signs pledge. Letter from her on file. 23 pages, List 3.

KELLY, Edward, Braidwood NSW, wrote in 1905; has heard that William McKAY was hurt in a Bendigo mine. He cleared out with Kelly’s wife and two children, Jack and Aggie,15 and 14. No trace there. 8 pages, List 11.

KELLY, Henry of Melbourne, wrote seeking Henry COX, Irish, 30 yrs, had a brother in 12^th Lancers, last heard of at Portland Vic. Found. 5 pages, List 5.

KELLY, John. See SMITH, Louis L.

KELLY, Patrick. See SMITH, Louis L.

KELLY, Robert. Berwick, 35 years, charged with sexual act on Ellen SCOTT, fifteen year old servant, 1892. Case dismissed.

KELLY, Ruth. See LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.

KEMP, William. Secretary of the Victoria Tender Board, fled owing money in 1894. File details search for him interstate and overseas, and is quite large. List 3.

KEMPTON, Mark. See MAGILL, Miss H.

KENNEALLY, John. Charged with carnal knowledge of 15 year old daughter Ellen in 1901 at Strathfieldsaye; she gave birth to a child. Ellen changes her testimony however, stating that it was her brother Patrick who was the offender. Witness statements on file from Theresa, Mary, John Kenneally, Mary Enright, Matthew Rundle. Copies of birth certificates also on file. 91 pages, with some explicit details. List 4.

KENNEDY, Mary. See GEARY, Patrick

KENNY, A.L. Dr., Collins St. Melbourne. Will be touring overseas; seeks letter and permission to carry revolver, 1905.

KENNY, Rosanna. Reports from Carlton that her husband Thomas Edward had absconded interstate, leaving her destitute and with four young children. 5 pages, List 6.

KENNY’S BATHS. Gaps in fencing, nude bathers can be seen, 1884-1887 file.

KENNY’S BATHS. Fire at, in 1865, part of Royal Pavilion Baths destroyed. 4 pages, List 4.

KEOGH, Mrs. See SHULTON, Mrs.

KERR, Alick. See BANK OF VICTORIA

KETELS, Carl F.W. Teacher at Metcalfe, alleged pro German remarks.

KHULL, Edward. Failure to pay wife’s maintenance, ordered at Fitzroy court; his wife in Sydney complains, 1880.

KIEFEL, Ronald. Hairdresser and tobacconist, Natimuk. Report on 1891 fire which destroyed premises.

KILBORN, Mrs. R. File re permission to bury her in Foord's private cemetery at Wahgunyah in 1899. 5 pages, List 2

KILEY, Irene Daisy. See MAHONY, Martin F.

KIM COOK/KOOK. See GRANEY, M.

KING, Mrs. H.E. of Hobart Tasmania. Wrote in 1899 re her son in law Victor Emanuel WOOLLEMAN and his failure to pay maintenance on his three children in her care - her daughter died over two years previously. He is found to be very ill. [Very sad case]. 11 pages, List 2.

KING, Herbert, undertaker, Richmond, 1894. Complains re conduct of Snr Const. Nolan in case of body of Peter COX, and his involvement with undertake John ALLISON. 17 pages, List 3.

KING, “No Toe”. See ELCHORN, C.

KIRK, Mrs. Alfred. See entry for WILKINSON, Rose.

KITSON, H. of Coolgardie W. Australia, wrote in 1899 re his wife Olive Cowen (known as Dot) who had left him two years ago and was believed in Melbourne. Police report it likely she has gone overseas. 5 pages.

KITTSON, H.G. Cape Bridgewater, 1918. Writes re Mrs. Lillian Maud WILSON nee LIGHTBODY, who gave birth to a female child, registered as Jean WILSON, but her husband William Gilmore WILSON has been overseas for more than a year. The real father is a local (not named). Child subsequently given to Dept of Neglected Children.

KLAPPROTH, Louisa Charlotte. See ROBLEY, Mary.

KLING, Susannah. See DUNLOP, Mrs. Wallace

KLOFKORN, Peter Christopher. Died at Inglewood Hospital 1881, came from nearby Berlin. File re burial expenses. 10pages, List 2.

KNIGHT, Mrs. J. See WARREN, Alfred

KNIGHT, Mrs. Louisa. See MURPHY, Jeremiah

KOLLNER, Violetta. See CROOKS, Mary J.

KUEHN, Charlotte. Writes in 1915 disputing soldiers’ claims her husband was a German spy.

KULCZIJEKI [KULCZYCKIE] Enrico. Austrian Consul Melbourne wrote in 1877 about this lad, whose father Anton had poisoned himself and wife some years ago. 8 pages, List 5.

KUPSCH, Fred. His sisters write from Preston in 1894 after a newspaper report of two men frozen to death in Kiandra, asking if he was one. Police report it was a false story. 11 pages, List 13.

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LACELLES. See LASCELLES.

LACK, J. See COOLEY, Edmund T.

LACEY, Emma Elizabeth. In 1894 alleged her stepfather Robert WITCOMBE sexually interfered with her; he and her mother had gone to Sydney, she refused to join them. 12 pages, List 13.

LACY, Jane, Auburn, has child of Mrs J. STEWART, of Kalgoorlie, who has not sent maintenance, has had to be kept from school, no boots etc, 1903. 4 pages, List 6.

LADIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH. Booklet ‘Women’s Guide to Health’ on file. Suspected abortion pills sold; no action taken, 1914.

LAGING, William Robert. Naturalised German living in Malvern in 1916, reports he had heard that ‘roughs’ intend to attack him because he is German. His background given. List 6.

LAING, Constance. See HILL, George.

LAMBLE, Arthur. See GAUDION, John.

LAMBLE, George. See GRAHAM, Alice

LAMONT, Syria. See WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL

LANE, Grace Elizabeth and George. See CASWELL, John H.

LANE, Mrs. Marion. Licensee, City Club Hotel, Collins St. Complains of larrikins in 1883. 10 pages, List 4.

LARKIN FRAUDS. See GRAY, George.

LACELLES/LASCELLES, George. See SOURIAN, Lilith

LATHAN, Eve. See TAYLOR, Elizabeth

LATROBE STREET RAGGED BOYS HOME & MISSION. One page yearly report of activities, including photos of unnamed boys, and two sheets of letterhead, one blank, the other with a letter from secretary W. Minton. President was Clement Davidson. 1898. 3 pages, List 2.

LAURENCE, Frederick Bryant. Charged with perjury at Castlemaine in 1897, over transfer of license of Commercial Hotel Guildford from Catherine FINLAY. 4 pages, List 3.

LAVERY, Hugh. See GLUCK, Charles.

LAW, George. Murdered at South Melbourne in 1928. File has testimonies of: John Charles HICKEY, Eugene STACKPOOLE, Frederick George FURLONG, Victor James MITCHELL, Clifford WILLIAMS, Henry Harold MARSHALL, Jean ALMA, Daniel Emmett NOLAN, Thomas Leslie LEE, Annie Gladys MITCHELL. 40 pages.

LAWRENCE, Robert. See BOMB OUTRAGE

LAYTON, Ivy. See DE PLEVITZ, G.

LAZBROOK, John Holden. Murdered by John O'BRIEN near Inglewood in 1871. O'Brien believed living in NSW under name HOWE in 1881; his sister married to person of that name. Victoria police investigate. Large file, List 2.

LEARNEN, Peter. See GOODSIR, Mrs. A.

LEE BROS. See GRANT COMMON SCHOOL.

LEE, - Mrs. See TALINTYRE, R.

LEE, Frederick. See BOMB OUTRAGE

LEE, John. In 1908 filled in birth entry for child John Ellis Lee, claiming married to mother Lydia Wiley ELLIS, but was not. 8 pages, List 5.

LEE, Thomas Leslie. See LAW, George

LEECH, Sarah. Master in Lunacy requests report on her background in 1869; admitted Yarra Bend Asylum 1860. Husband John found to have died 1859, children not found. 17 pages, List 4.

LEEK, John. See REILLY, John L.

LEGGE, Mrs. See MOLONY, J. D.

LEHY, Daniel. See GRAHAM, Mary

LEIGH, Harold. See MASON, Andrew James Duncan

LEIGH, Margaret. See BURKE, Robert O.

LEISHMAN, Catherine. See MOE SWAMP.

LEMON, William. Address sought by mother in Sydney in 1900, after she received a worrying letter form him; he is a boy. 12 pages, List 4.

LESSING, Ernst. German Consul in Melbourne writes re the family 1888-1904. Ernst is a native of Skogen, Prussia, came to Victoria in 1887. His father embezzled money and the Prussian government thinks he has sent it to his son. Ernst married Ester Jane WARE and went to Mentone to farm. Father Friedrich arrived in 1890s and died here. Family still in poor circumstances in 1904.

LETHLEAN, William. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

LETTS, John and William. See ROBERTSON, John

LEVER, Mrs. George William, wrote from Windsor in 1894 to Sydney police regarding a newspaper report on two men who had died in the snow near Kiandra. Asks if one is her husband who left some months ago. Police report the story was false. She has a large family and is destitute. 12 pages, List 13.

LEWIS, Mrs. See WINTERS, H. & S.

LEWIS, Catherine. See DAVIES, Christina M.LEWIS, William. See PAYNTING, George Jnr.

LEWIS, Mrs. M. Wrote from Gembrook in 1899 seeking help in finding her son Evan M.J. MOYLAN who had run away from his employer, 8 pages, List 8.

LIAUT, Annand and Adolphe MARCHAUD sought by French Consul in 1877; 18 pages, List 5.

LIEBEG, Mrs. See COTINGTON, P.

LIEBERMANN, Helena. Of Surry Hills Sydney, wrote in 1894 seeking details of her husband Emil, last heard of at Bendigo. Found. 3 pages.

LIET, Mons A. See TODD, Ellen

LIGHTBODY, Lillian M. See KITTSON, H.G.

LINDSAY, Mrs. E.J. of West Wyalong, NSW, wrote in 1898, asking police to find relatives of William QUINLAN, who died there after accident, aged c36yrs. His father Thomas was dead, and his mother Mary had remarried. His sister was Mrs. J.H. ALLEN of Mirboo. Found. 5 pages, List 3.

LINDT, J.W. Hermitage, Black Spur. Fears than the man who assaulted him and was gaoled for three months will return and set fire to his place or worse, 1899. CONNECTION FOUND

LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116. Anonymous letters re persons living there. Names mentioned: Ruth KELLY, Mrs. DALBEAN o/wise Sarah HUTTON or Mrs. Darkie Tom, Maud GUNTER, Dolly TAYLOR, Liz WILSON, Sal REDDAN, Lizzie Ah LET/LOT. 1917. 17 pages, List 3.

LLOYD, Alice. SOUTH YARRA MISSION HOME

LLOYD, John, Samuel and Thomas. Convicted, with Jimmy DAVIS, of cattle stealing at Benalla in 1865. John BUTLER assisted police, seeks payment; three letters from him and details of case. 35 pages, List 4.

LOFT, Belinda. See GALE, Samuel

LOFTUS, Mary. Brothel in Lonsdale; details of court case involving her daughter Winifred, whose real name was WESTON. Henry CORNWALL, nearby resident, complains, 1885.

LOGUE, Mrs. T. of Maryborough, Victoria, wrote in 1938 re her son George, who had been sentenced to 18 mths gaol at Mildura. 3 pages, List 2.

LOHDEN, John. Writes from Sydney in 1906, re a body found at Cobram, which he thinks may be his brother William. Police establish it was William ANDERSON. 4 pages, List 4.

LOHFF, Frederick Max. Sought by Mrs. TAYLOR of Hawksburn Road in 1905. She’s looked after his daughter Elsie for 2 years as he was destitute and a widower, living in a bark hut. He was supposed to pay maintenance but has not done so.

LOONEY, Kingsley. Malvern. Letterbox blown up in 1934. He rented a flat from Mrs. Elizabeth BARRY and her sister Miss Janet TOWNSEND. 11 pages, List 4.

LOPEZ, Sarah Martin. Her husband A. MARTIN, Redfern, writes in 1883. She has been an inmate of lunatic asylum, left four days previously and took ship to Melbourne. Photo of both on file.

LORD, Mrs. See BERTRAM, Henry.

LOVEBAND, Jack. See DAVIS, Amy.

LOVE, wife of Constable. See CLARKE, Elizabeth

LOVELOCK, Martha alias GEORGE. Prostitute; rented house in Lt. Lonsdale Street, 1895, but moved.

LOWE, Miss Edith. See FRENCH ISLAND PROG. ASSOC.

LOWRY, John. Alias DALE and COOK. Bushranger, 1866; file re arrest and conviction. Reward offered by William JENKINS, carrier, Nth Melbourne, for horse stealing.

LOWSBY, Catherine and William. See WOOD BEILBY, J.

LUCAS, Albert. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

LUCAS, C.H. See INGHAM, James H.I.

LUDLOW, J. See REILLY, John L.

LUFF, Mrs. Mary Ann. See DE PLEVITZ, G.

LUND, Alice. See DAVIES, Christina M.

LYFIELD, Catherine. Second wife of Henry, and murdered by him in 1896. Allegations of incest by daughter of first marriage; a particularly revolting case.

LYNCH, William. Travelling with Lynch’s Bellringers in Qld in 1919, he reports the windows in his home at Windsor have been broken again, after receiving word from his wife. 14 pages, List 3.

LYTTON, Agnes. See MARMO, John J.

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McALEESE, Hannah. See ARMFIELD, E.

MACARTNEY, George David Dr., M.L.A. Died of overdose of chloral at Williamstown in1878. File covers 1878-1884 re missing papers and possible suicide. 56 pages.

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

McCAMEY, John. See FALL, John.

McCANN, H.T. See SPARGO, Thomas.

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

MACARTHY, Julia. See JASPERSON, Frederick

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

McCONAGHY, John. See DAVIES, Christina M.

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

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

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

McDONALD, Allen. See MERRILEES, A.

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

McDONALD, Mrs. J.H. See MOORE, Delia.

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

McFARLIN, Mary. See SMITH, Louis L.

McGEE, Eveline. See TEMPLE/McGEE, Eveline.

McGRATH, Ada M. See CLARKE, Samuel

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

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

McKAY, -. See FITZPATRICK, Alexander

McKAY, William. See KELLY, Edward

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

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

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

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

McKIE, Charles. See MITCHELL, John

MacKIE, Elizabeth. Prostitute, Juliet Terrace, 1874. Letter from her.

McKISSON, -. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

McLAREN, Bert. See HORE, Marie J.

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

McLEAN, Hugh. See COX, James.

McLEAN, Roderick. See POND, D.

McLEOD, Miss. See TOLLEY, Mary.

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

McLOUGHLIN, John and Mary. See SMITH, Louis L.

McMAHON, John & Thomas Middleton. See BARFOOT, Laura.

McMAHON, W.P. See ANTI CONSCRIPTION MEETINGS.

McMANUS, Alfred Patrick. See CLARKE, Elizabeth

McMILLAN, Edward. Se PAGE, Gladys.

McNAB, Mrs. See JONES, Louisa

McNAMARA, Gladys. See SMITH, Mrs. E.

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

McRAE, Annie. See GRAHAM, Alice

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MACK, Lena. See O’GRADY, Thomas Joseph

MADDEN, Mrs. J.H. See HENNESSY, J.

MADDY FAMILY. See BRABENDER, Mrs. K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MANLE, Frank. See ELCHORN, C.

MANN, Grace. See SHULTON, Mrs.

MANNERING, Cornelius. See WHITE, George.

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

MARCHAUD, Adolphe. See LIAUT, A.

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

MARKA. See MARCOPOLO, J.

MARKS, Oliver. See NETHERSOLE, C.W.

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

MARSDEN, Mrs. See HAMILTON, Irene.

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

MARSH, Mary Jane. See WRIGHT, Henry

MARSH, Nicholas. See SPENCER, Jessie E.

MARSHALL, Harold Henry. See LAW, George

MARSHALL, Joseph. See HORNBLOWER, Sophia

MARTIN, Elizabeth. See BERTRAM, Henry; HOOKE, George

MASLIN, Mrs. Annie. See FLOOD, Nellie

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

MASON, Lucy and Mary. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

MATES, Harold. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

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

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

MATLOCK, John. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

MATTEI, Agnes. See ARMFIELD, E.

MATTHEWS, William James. See ARCHER, Alfred.

MAXWELL, Elizabeth. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

MAY, Mrs. See REID, Alice.

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

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

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

MEALEY, Miss. See entry for ALLMAN, George Henry.

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

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

MELROSE, Elena. See CARBUHN, J.

MENDOZA, Anita. See JORDAN, Charles J.

MERRIGAN, Jack. See HUXTABLE, Florence.

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

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

MEYER, Caspar and Mathew. See POND, D.

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

MILL, Jane. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

MILLER, Annie. See TOWNSEND, J.

MILLER, Frederick. See MOLLER, Fredk.

MILLER, Harry. See REILLY, John L.

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

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

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

MILLET, Charles. See PILSTER, John.

MILLS, John. See MILLER, Mary M.

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

MINTON, W. See LATROBE STREET RAGGED BOYS HOME.

MITCHELL, Annie Gladys. See LAW, George

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

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

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

MITCHELL, Victor James. See LAW, George

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

MOGG, Herbert Francis. See REILLY, John L.

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

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

MOLONEY, Mrs. E. See FLOWERS, Nellie

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

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

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

MOONEY, Ellen. See O’GRADY, Thomas Joseph.

MOORE, Dr. See TODD, Ellen

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

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

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

MORGAN, Kate. See BRUNT, Mrs. Allen

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

MORGUE, RICHMOND. Correspondence re necessity for, 1865.

MORLEY, Mrs. Emily. See MEADOWS, Phemmy.

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

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

MORRIS, Samuel and Annie. See CARSON, Samuel.

MORRISON, Emmie. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

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

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

MOSES, Pearl. See MILLER, Mrs. Jane.

MOYLAN, Evan M.J. See LEWIS, Mrs. M.

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MUELLER, Louis. See BANK OF VICTORIA.

MULDER, Louisa. See CRANE, Barney

MULHENS, Edward Adolf. See BREUR, Edward A.

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

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

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

MUNRO, Alan Lockwell. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

MURPHY, Elizabeth. See MURPHY, Jeremiah.

MURPHY, Hannah. See GALE, Samuel

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

MURPHY, Mary. See CLARKE, Samuel

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

MURPHY, William. See MURPHY, Jeremiah.

MURRAY, Alexander. Charged with murdering Walter Graham BLACKLOW at Stratford in 1913. Trial brief, legal opinion; coroner found self defence.

MURRAY, Eva Rosena. See CARBUHN, J.

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

MURRAY, Richard Marr. See REED, Richard

MURTAGH, Herbert. See NATIONAL MUSEUM.

MYERS, -. See BARKLY MANSIONS.

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

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

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NASH, Mrs. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

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

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

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

NEGUS, John. See RUTHERGLEN ROBBERY, 1899

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

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

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

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

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

NICHOLL, Amelia. See BERTRAM, Henry.

NICHOLL, Mrs. John. See PURSE, Clara

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

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

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

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

NIELSON, A. Julius. See NELSON, Sarah.

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

NIMMO, Mina. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

NIXON, John. See RANKIN, Dora.

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

NOLAN, Daniel Emmett. See LAW, George

NORTH, Lily. See MARCOPOLO, J.

NORWOOD, Charles. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

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

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O'BRIEN, John. See LAZBROOK, John H.

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

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

O’CONNOR, Annie See WARD, Lizzie

O’CONNOR, Bartholomew. See HOGAN, Alice

O’CONNOR, James Shiel. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

O'CONNOR, Maggie. See WILSON, Ellen F.

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

OCTAVIA, Lillie. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

O’DWYER, James. See BURKE, Robert O.

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

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

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

OGNAR, Mrs. Mona. See GOSSLER, Frank

O'HEARN, John. See FRANCIS, John.

O’KEEFE, Elizabeth. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

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

OLD, Theophilus. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

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

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

O’MEARA, W.H. See SEITELBACH, J.B.

O’NEILL, Sybil. See FAIRS, David.

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

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

ORFORD, Mrs. See SIMPSON, Hannah.

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

O’SHANNESY, Mathew. See BRAY, Blanche

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

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

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PAGE, - Miss. See BAKER, Seymour

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

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

PALEY, Dr. Edward. See REED, Richard

PALMER, Alfred George. See TEMPLETON, Ruby.

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

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

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

PATEZELNR, Johanna. See CARSON, Samuel.

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

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

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

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

PAYNE, Maggie. See BREEN, James.

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

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PEACH, -. Female. See GRANT COMMON SCHOOL.

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

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

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

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

PENFOLD, Mrs. See McCRAE, J.

PENSON, J.O. See GLASS, C.E.

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

PERRY, George and Harriet. See JACKSON, Sarah

PERT, George. See MOLONY, John T.

PHILLIPS, W. See AMBROSE, Fanny

PHILLIPS, William Myles. See BRADY, William

PICKEN, Elizabeth. See CLOTHIER, Charles.

PICKERING, Albert, Eliza Geraldine, Florence. See HOOF, Bert.

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

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

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

PINNAGER, Mrs. See BARTEL, Lydia Harriet.

PIRONI, Giovanni. See TORRENTE, V.

PITT, Mrs. See BRAY, Blanche

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

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

PLOWRIGHT, Mrs. Laura. See GRANEY, M.

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

PODFREY, Minnie. See SINNETT, Eleanor.

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

POLLARD’S STROLLING PLAYERS. See GOULDING, Frank

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

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

POOLE, Henry Swift. See MILLER, Mary M.

POPE, Charles. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

POPJOY, Mrs. See GOSSLER, Frank

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

POST & TELEGRAPH OFFICE. See FRIEND, George H.

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

POTTER, James. See BAUER, B.

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

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

PRENDERGAST, Theresa. See ROBINSON, Emma.

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

PRESTON, A.T. See HARWOOD, Frank

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

PRICE, Mary. See DUNKLEY, Thomas.

PRIDAY, Sydney. See HURFORD, Stella

PRIMROSE, -. See COOK, Robert

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

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

PROSSER, Annie. See WALLACE, Annie.

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

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

PYLE, William Robert. See HART, Emily M.

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

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

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

QUINLAN, James. See WHITE, Margaret T.

QUINLAN, William. See LINDSAY, Mrs. E.J.

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

RAGGED BOYS HOME. See LATROBE STREET RAGGED BOYS HOME.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RED CROSS SOCIETY. See FRENCH ISLAND PROG. ASSOC.

REDDAN, Sal. See LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.

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

REED, William. See GRANT COMMON SCHOOL.

REEVES, George. See FITZPATRICK, Alexander.

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

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

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

REYNOLDS, Ruby. See HUGHES, John William Enoch.

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

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RICH, Charles James. See YOUNG, Elizabeth H.H.

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

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

RICHMOND AMY (no surname). See SMITH, Louis L.

RICKETTS, Percy. See PATTERSON, Alexander

RING, Thomas. See entry for CASWELL, John H.

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

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

ROBERTS, Arthur Lee. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

ROBERTS, C.F. See REED, Richard

ROBERTS, Frank. See GARTH, Murray.

ROBERTS, Harry Douglas. See HART, Emikly M.

ROBERTS, Jack. See MITCHELL, R.

ROBERTS, Laura. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

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

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

ROBINSON, Barney. See CRFANE, Barney.

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

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

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

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

ROCKLEY, Walter. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

ROE, J.F. See QUILL, Teresa.

ROGERS, - Miss. See MacINTOSH, John

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

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

ROMEO LANE MELBOURNE. See SMITH, Louis L.

ROODE, Mary Ann. See SMITH, Louis L.

ROSCONIA, Carlo. See BERNARDASIE, Guiseppe

ROSE, Ellen. See MYERS, Hannah

ROSE, Gertrude and Thomas. See McKENNA, William

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

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

ROUSE, Mrs. Eva. See CHARLESTON, William.

ROWE, Amy. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

ROY, Mrs. See DUNN, Michael

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

RULE FAMILY. See WOOLSTON, Thomas.

RUNDLE, Matthew. See KENNEALLY, John.

RUSSELL, Dr. Alexander See BEESON, Thomas

RUSSELL, Caroline. See HADDON, Mary Ann

RUSSELL, George. See CRAWFORD, William

RUSSELL, James. See BEESON, Thomas

RUSSELL, Michael/Michael Hennessy See CASEY, J.J.

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

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

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

RUXTON, John. See McDONALD, Mrs Henry

RYAN, Catherine. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

RYAN, Timothy. See CLIFFORD, Irene

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ST. GEORGE, Lorrie. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

SALTER, Mrs. See TODD, Ellen

SASSONI, Vincent. See ZAGARI, Tony

SAUNDERS, Charles. See WARRNAMBOOL TOWN HALL

SAVAGE, Mrs. and children. See MADIGAN, Mrs.

SAWER, Hettie Maud Smith. See WESTON, Eva.

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

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

SAYLES, Irving. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

SCALES, George and Frederick. See NIGHTINGALE, J.

SCARLETT. See FAIRS, David

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

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

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

SCOTT, Ellen. See KELLY, Robert

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

SCOTT, Sarah. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

SCULLY, Elizabeth. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

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SEARLE, Edith May. See SHEPPARD, Edward.

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

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

SELL, Thomas Easton. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

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

SEWELL, William Gill. See HOLLINGSWORTH, A. & H.

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

SHARPE, Mrs. See WESTON, Eva.

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

SHAW, John. See CATRINA, John

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

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

SHIELDS, Ann, Andrew and Thomas. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

SHINE, Harry. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

SHOLER, Mr. & Mrs. Fred. See FLOWERS, Nellie.

SHORT, Alice. 19 yrs old in 1919. See BARKER, Clarence C.

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

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

SILVER, Frank. See DE SILVERIA, F.

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

SIMONSEN, Will. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

SIMPSON, - Mrs. See ROBINSON, Emma.

SIMPSON, Annie. See NEVINS, Wilton

SIMPSON, Eddie. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

SIMPSON, Mary Eliza and R. See MERRILEES, A.

SINCLAIR, -. See MAYBURY, F.

SINCLAIR, Thomas. See POND, D.

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

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

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

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

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SKINNER, William. His body found in Waranga Basin, 1905. Large file.

SLATER, Mrs. See POWER, Harry

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

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

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

SMITH, Catherine. See SMITH, Louis L.

SMITH, Charles. See HADDON, Mary Ann

SMITH, Clara. See SINNETT, Eleanor.

SMITH, Dora May. See BLENKHORN, V.

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

SMITH, Jack. See TEMPLETON, Ruby.

SMITH, James. See HEINNEN, Mary.

SMITH, Louis L. Complains about prostitutes and their actions in Romeo Lane and Juliet Terrace area, 1869. File includes a list of house occupiers and owners and details who is respectable, who is a prostitute or madam, who is a felon etc. 17 pages, List 4. Names given: KELLY, John (of South Yarra), CASSIDY, James (of Fitzroy), DAVIS, Aaron Hamilton, (of Victoria Parade), SMITH, William H. (of Whitehorse Hotel, Bourke St.)

AITKINS (?), Emily; ANDERSON, Henry; BAKER, Thomas; BALAY (?), Thomas; BEATON, Sarah; BENNETT, Elisha; BENTLEY, Henrietta; BERGIN, Thomas; BOND, Reuben Thomas; BOOTH, Emily; BRADLEY, Joseph and Ellen; BROOKS, Marion; BROOMFIELD, Ann and Elizabeth; BROWN, Amy and Catherine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SMITH, M. See GRANT COMMON SCHOOL.

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

SMITH, Mary. See SMITH, Louis L.

SMITH, Mary Ann. See HADDON, Mary Ann.

SMITH, William. See SMITH, Louis L.

SMITH, William H. (Whitehorse Hotel Bourke St.) See SMITH, Louis L.

SNYDER, Mr. See BRAY, Blanche

SOCIALIST PARTY. See ANTI CONSCRIPTION MEETINGS.

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

SOORI, Hama. See SOURIAN, Lilith

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

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

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

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

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

SPARK, John. See COWIE, Thomas H.

SPARKS, John Henry. See RUTHERGLEN ROBBERY, 1899.

SPEED, W.H. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

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

SPENCER, Robert. See BOMB OUTRAGE

STACKPOOLE, Eugene. See LAW, George

STAKES. See CAVANAGH, Charles.

STANDISH, Ellen. See HARRY, John.

STAR PORTRAIT CO. See THOMAS, Joseph

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

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

STERNE, Charles Hamilton. See RAYMOND, Samuel.

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

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

STEWART, Mrs. J. See LACY, Jane.

STEWART, Miss M. See McLAREN, Rev. John.

STEWART, William. See JACKSON, Sarah

STOKES, -. See CAVANAGH, Charles.

STORER, Mary Ann. See TEMPLE/McGEE, E.

STOREY, Annie. See HADDON, Mary Ann

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

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

STRICKLAND, James. See MOORE, Sarah.

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

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

SUTHERLAND, Margaret. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

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

SWIFT, Henry. See MILLER, Mary M.

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

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

SYMONDS, William. See MADIGAN, Mrs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TAYLOR, -. See MAYBURY, F.

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

TAYLOR, Mrs. See LOHFF, Frederick

TAYLOR, Dollie. See LT. LONSDALE ST. – Nos. 112/116.

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

TAYLOR, Isabella. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

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

TAYLOR, Leslie. (Squizzie) See ELCHORN, C.

TAYLOR, William. See COLLINS, Annie.

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

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

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

TERRILL, Abraham. See ROBERTS, William

TETU, Lucy Marcella. See CHARLESTON, William.

THIRD, Margaret. See ROBINSON, George W.

THISTLE, Mary. See HADDON, Mary Ann

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

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

THOMAS, Theresa K. See SLATER, Emily F.

THOMAS, William. See WHITEHOUSE, William

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

THOMBLIN, Joseph. See OTWAY, Benjamin.

THOMPSON, Agnes. See CRANE, Barney

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

THOMPSON, Alfred. See THOMPSON/THOMSON, Mrs. Annie

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

THOMPSON, G.W. Mrs. See GRAY, George.

THOMPSON, J. See ELCHORN, C.

THOMPSON, John Dobkin. See THOMPSON/THOMSON, Mrs. Annie.

THOMSON, Annie. See THOMPSON/THOMSON, Mrs. Annie

THOMSON, William. See DAWSON, Charles.

THORBURN, Mrs. Isabel F. See HEHIR, Catherine.

THORPE, Charles. See WALLACE, Robert.

THURGOOD, Charles. See MITCHELL, John

TILBY, Honora. See POULTON, Alfred

TIPPING, M.A. See DILLON, E.

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

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

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

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

TOMKINS, Charles G. and Inez. See HIRD, Thomas.

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

TONKIN, Enoch. See CLIFFORD, Irene.

TONZI, George. See WHITE, George.

TOOMATH, William. See NEWLANDS, Christina

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

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

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

TOWLE, Mrs. A.K. See BOARDER, William

TOWNLEY, Harry. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

TOWNSEND, Harold. See CATRINA, John

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

TOWNSEND, Janet. See LOONEY, Kingsley.

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

TRAVELLERS AID SOCIETY. 2^nd Annual Report, 1918.

TRAYNOR, Ann and John. See SMITH, Louis L.

TREACY, Kate. See BRUNT, Mrs. Allen.

TREWENACK, Mrs. See ‘GAMBIER’ SHIPWRECK

TREVETHICK, William. Murdered Sandhurst, 1899.

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

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

TURNBULL, Ada. See SMITH, Mrs. M.

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

TURTLE, Margaret. See SMITH, Louis L.

TURVEY, Vincent. See ALCOHOLIC CURE

TYLER, N.H. See UNDERWOOD, Elizabeth.

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

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

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

UNEMPLOYED MEETING, 1892. Two handbills advertising same.

UNION CHURCH CAULFIELD. See BARNES, John.

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

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

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

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

VAUGHAN, G.W. See MORTENSEN, Hans

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

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

VISICK, E. See RUTHERGLEN ROBBERY, 1899

VON RUTI. See ‘PREUSSEN’

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

WADLEY, John. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

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

WALKER, Fred, Boy’s Club. See TOC H.

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

WALKER, Mrs. Lydia. See ALBERTO, James.

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

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

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

WALSH, Jessie. See SAYERS, Jessie

WALSH, James. See ROBERTSON, John.

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

WALTERS, Charles Raymond. See SCOWN FAMILY

WARBURTON, Hilda. See SOUTH YARRA MISSION HOME

WARBURTON, Julia G. See TAYLOR, Elizabeth

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

WARD, Ellen. See HARRY, John.

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

WARD, Millie. See HAGBOOM FAMILY

WARDLEY, Margaret. See BURKE, Robert O.

WARE, Ester Jane. See LESSING, Ernst.

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

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

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

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

WARREN, Arthur. See CREE, R.

WARREN, Mrs. R.A. See PILSTER, John.

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

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

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

WATERS, Amy. See SMITH, Louis L.

WATKINS, Henry. See RYAN, Mary Ann.

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

WATSON, James C. See POSSET, Eugene

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

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WEARAM, John. See SMITH, Louis L.

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

WEBSTER, Isabel. Performer. See MELBOURNE FREE CONCERTS

WEDD, Edith. See CLIFFORD, Irene

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

WEIGHTMAN, Mrs. See WILLIS, -.

WEINBERG, Martin. See ‘TARARUA’ GOLD ROBBERY.

WELLER, Lee. See HARWOOD, Frank

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

WERNHAM, Walter Wm. See DANN, Edith M.

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

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

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

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

WESTERN, Edie. See SMITH, Mrs. M.

WESTLAKE, -. See BARKLY MANSIONS.

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

WESTON, Winifred. See LOFTUS, Mary

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

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

WHITE, Caroline. See JONES, Andrew Thomas

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

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

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

WHITE, Margaret. See MARCOPOLO, J.

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

WHITE, Richard.