Missing People

INDEX TO MISSING PEOPLE FOUND IN VICTORIA POLICE CORRESPONDENCE RECORDS, A-L.

Compiled by Helen D. Harris OAM

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The details listed below were located in uncatalogued and unindexed police correspondence files held in the Public Record Office, Victoria, Australia. These items all have one thing in common: they were written by people outside Australia, to the police department in Victoria, in an attempt to locate 'missing' individuals. The persons sought could be long-lost relatives or friends; husbands or wives who had deserted their spouses; suspected bigamists; or even people who had been in Victoria and who had committed a crime while overseas.

The files contain widely differing material: some people supply only basic details about the sought person, others give a great deal of background information. The response from the police department likewise differs enormously. At times the department simply responded that the letter writer had supplied insufficient detail for any identification to be made; on other occasions the department went to a great deal of trouble to locate the missing person.

There are over 2,000 boxes of material covering the period 1853 to 1940; there can be up to 300 files within each box. Many of the files relate to routine police business, but interspersed with these are files relating to missing people. What follows is a selection of these cases only - it would be the task of a lifetime to index every file in every box. As at June 2008 I have only checked some 330 of these boxes [sigh!].

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NAMES OF PEOPLE LISTED AND DETAILS PROVIDED:

ADAMS, - Mrs. of Whitechapel London England wrote in 1896 re her son Lewis, who left for Australia in 1891. He was a cigar bundler and was in delicate health. 12 pages.

ADAMS, - Mrs. of Ashburton New Zealand. See entry for McDONALD, Louisa.

ADAMS, Lewis. See entry for ADAMS, - Mrs.

ADMES, Miss Annie of Newcastle on Tyne England wrote in 1897 re her uncle John TODD, who was from Alston Northumberland. She is a daughter of the late Thomas who died in Cumberland. 6 pages, List 4A

AGA, Hilmar de Wahlien. See entry for THOMAS, R.J.

AHERN, John, Enrly? Co. Tipperary Ireland, wrote in 1862 re only son Michael, in police force, but he has heard he is dead. 'Oh! you will in charity drop a line to a broken-hearted distracted Father ...'. Rumour is false, son is still alive. 3 pages, List 5.

AHERN, Michael. See entry for AHERN, John.

AISTRUP, Adolf. A Dane, he was charged with embezzlement of $2,000 from his employees in Shanghai in 1905. A $500 reward was posted, and the notice, including his photograph, is all that is on the file. 1 page.

ALCOM, James and Nancy. See entry for GRIFFITH, W.A.

ALDERMAN, John. See entry for BRADSHAW, Richard

ALDWELL, William. See entry for THOMPSON, Albert E.

ALEXANDER, -. See entry for VILVINS, John W.

ALISON, Thomas, sought by brother William of Sefton Park Liverpool England, in 1904. He had left Ireland c1884 and was a cab driver aged 56 years. 4 pages, List 15.

ALISSON. See entry for WORSFOD, Thomas.

ALLAN, Alf. Of Nysokongaro, Wanganui New Zealand, asked police to deliver a letter to George ATKINSON of Collingwood, his wife's father. Several letters to him remain unanswered and they haven't heard from him for nearly three years. Police deliver letter and New Zealand police advise Allan of this. 5 pages, List 10.

ALLAN, Mrs. Alice. Taken ill at Korumburra Victoria in 1917 and sent to a Melbourne hospital. Only known relatives are a sister, the wife of William SHAW, State Collieries manager, Greymouth New Zealand, and a brother William ECKERSLEY, also in New Zealand, who are notified. 10 pages, List 6. CONNECTION FOUND

ALLAN, Mrs. Charles, nee Mary McLACHLAN, sought by U.S. Consul in 1901. She left Glasgow in 1852 for Bendigo, was last heard of in 1865; had two children, Mary and William. Not found. 14 pages, List 18.

ALLAN, James. The clerk of Glasgow Parish Scotland wrote in 1914 re this person. He was a cabinet maker, 38 years of age, who came to Melbourne in 1912, leaving his wife and two children there. He has stopped sending maintenance to his family, and the Parish has had to do so. 8 pages, List 10.

ALLARDICE, Mrs Margaret of Glengate, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire Scotland, wrote in 1917 re her husband James, who left there five years ago, and since then she had to live on charity. He was 38 yrs old. 6 pages and a photograph of the couple and their two sons. List 6. (Note: See comment about copying photographs at top of page)

ALLCOCK, Elizabeth writes from Manchester in 1892. Her brother William left Liverpool England when 16-17 years of age by stowing away in a ship. He is now 30-34 years of age. The family thought him dead, but a nephew Denis CARNEY saw him in Melbourne, and she now seeks his location. 3 pages.

ALLCOCK, William. See entry for ALLCOCK, Elizabeth.

ALLE, Mrs. Elizabeth, of Hamilton, Ontario Canada, wrote in 1914 re cousin Henry HALLIDAY, and wife Mary and uncle and aunt John and Margaret WOOLEY . Eventually found by police. 16 pages, List 7.

ALLEN, Ada. Wrote from Wellington New Zealand in 1916 re George HASTINGS of Lansdowne Masterton New Zealand, the father of her illegitimate female child who was born in August 1908. She has a maintenance order out on him, but he can't be located. It is believed he has joined the Aust. Imperial Force in Qld. under the name of George HAINES. 22 pages List 6. CONNECTION FOUND

ALLEN, David, wrote from Newry Ireland in 1914, re William WYLIE, from Co. Down, who left Ireland c1880 for Melbourne. Wylie had worked in his hardware store. 7 pages, List 8.

ALLEN, Josephine, of Teignmouth Devon England, wrote re Thomas HELLER in 1903. He was last heard from in 1897 and his mother, old and illiterate, needs financial aid. He was 35 years old. Found. 9 pages, List 21.

ALLISON, John William. See entry for ALLISON, Lillian.

ALLISON, Lillian. Nurse at Military Hospital, Leeds England, wrote in 1916 re her brother John William Allison, who arrived in Australia in 1913. Family had not heard from him. Found. 7 pages, List 9.

ALLISON, Thomas. See entry for WORSFOLD, Thomas.

ALVAN, J.W. See entry for TURNER, C.J. Ribton.

AMBROSE, Mrs. Rose, of Rochester New York US, wrote in 1911 re her uncle Thomas SHORT, who left Ireland when a young man and came to Melbourne. Police interview two people of that name, but neither are the person sought. 6 pages, List 13.

AMERICAN CONSUL, Melbourne, wrote in 1914. He had received a letter from Mrs. H.B. CLARKENSON re the death of her husband in Melbourne in 1913. Police find he used the name Henry Laurence VERNARD but confessed his real name to his doctor before his death. He had been living with Maria WILLIAMS. 9 pages, some torn, List 10.

AMERICI, Ugo, son of Leopoldo, born 1868 Perugia Italy, said to be in Melbourne under name Scotti MANCINELLI, was sought by the Italian consul Melbourne in 1916. Police interview Robert MATICI, who gives details of his scandalous actions some years ago, but no trace of him found. 6 pages, List 8.

ANASTASSPULOS, Johannes. See JONES, J. Francis.

ANDERSON, A.J. of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, wrote in 1905 re Maurice MEEKER, who left c45 years ago for Australia. Relatives haven't heard from him for 5 years and his 83 year old brother Ogden is anxious to hear from him, so the writer is enquiring on his behalf. 4 pages, List 15.

ANDERSON, Caroline (Mrs. Charles A.) of Honolulu, T.H., wrote in 1913 re her uncle William LAING. Found by police. 4 pages, List 13.

ANDERSON, F.A. See entry for HARDBOTTLE, Charles James.

ANDERSON, Harry. See MacARTHUR, L.M.

ANDERSON, Herbert J. Father James writes from Invercargill thanking police for their efforts. He has heard from his
son. Note: original letter of enquiry not on file. 1 page.

ANDERSON, Rev. Irvine K., Rector, Tavy St. Mary, Devon, England, wrote in 1905 re Roger DOIDGE, living near Ballarat. Some of his parishioners require a statutory declaration that he is still alive; 'a lease difficulty'. Police supply. 4 pages, List 12.

ANDERSON, James. Prime Minister’s Office requests information on this man in 1905, has had a request from Johannesburg solicitors. He was a disinfectant manufacturer in Melbourne in 1890s. Police find he bigamously married Blanche H. MOON in Melbourne. 4 pages, List 18.

ANDERSON, Mrs. Olaf, wrote from Ridgefield Park New Jersey USA in 1904 re her brother Ole B. LAURITSEN or OLSEN, born in Norway, 49 years old. Not ound. 5 pages, List 20.

ANDERSON, Peter of Peiter Martizburg Natal South Africa wrote in 1908 re his uncle and aunt Andrew and Janet BORLAND, children of Andrew Borland, deceased, born in Newmilns, Ayrshire Scotland. Janet had sailed from Scotland to Australia in 1854; Andrew was an engineer, he had left the Cape Colony for Australia in 1882. 10 pages.

ANDERSSON, August Ludwig and Pehr Eric. See entry for OLSEN, Mrs. John.

ANDREWS, Aden. Wife in Wareham Dorset seeks information about him in 1919; found in gaol. 5 pages, List 17.

ANDREW, Alexander, ship's apprentice, sought by mother M. Andrew of Little Park, Falkirk, Scotland, 1901. 5 pages, List 5.

ANDREWS, Mrs. Catherine. See entry for BLIGHT, J.R.

ANDREWS, David W. See entry for RUGG, Mary T.

ANGELL, Mrs. E. of Dunedin New Zealand, wrote in 1900 re her husband William George Allsopp Angell, aged 31 years, who was working on ships. 9 pages, List 9.

ANGLIM/ANGLUM ? See entry for WILLIAMS, J.

ANGUS, Mary. See entry for RUSSELL, Margaret

ANGUS, Mrs. W. See entry for McDONALD, Angus.

APACK, John. See entry for APACK, Peter.

APACK, Peter, stationmaster, Nagli, Aidin Railway, Smyrna Turkey, wrote in 1892 re his nephew John APACK, son of Paul. He left Turkey c10 years ago, was aged 35 years. 6 pages. CONNECTION FOUND

ARCHER, -. Mrs. (Richmond Victoria). See MIDDLETON, John.

ARCHER, William Henry. See entry for PRENDERGAST, John.

ARGLES, Napoleon. See entry for NETHERSOLE, G.

ARGNANI, Auguste. Died Dunolly Victoria 1880. Italian consul in Melbourne receives private papers, including inventory of estate, for friends in Italy. 10 pages, List 5.

ARLINGTON, George Harwood, sought by wife in Handsworth, Birmingham England. He ran off with Mrs. Florence Ada TEMPLE, taking all his money. His estate has been made bankrupt, and their house sold, leaving wife and child 'without a penny'. He is a 'very famous cricketer' has played for two counties. Police find the couple using the name ASTLEY [ASHLEY?], running a hotel in Melbourne. Photo of him on file. [See note above re cost of photos]. 22 pages, List 6.

ARMSTRONG, A.W., Kensington London, wrote in 1901 re his uncle Edward O'CONNELL, native of Athlone Ireland, whose father William O'CONNELL, MD, died in 1869 and mother Bedelia Mary nee CUSACK died in 1875. O'Connell was in the Irish police force, and last heard from in Victoria in 1872. 1 page, List 4A

ARMSTRONG, H.G. See entry for McDONELLY, W.A.

ARMSTRONG, Mrs. Helen, Bucks Cottage Workers Agency, Olney, Bucks, England, wrote in 1915 re lace sample sent to G.S. Holmes of Kew, which has not been paid for nor returned. Letterhead states: An institution established to promote and revive the making of pillow lace in the rural villages of Buckinghamshire .... Police establish he is now serving with the Expeditionary Forces, but his parents return lace. 7 pages, List 8.

ARMSTRONG, James, of Oneonta, San Diego, California wrote in 1892 regarding William BALFOUR, formerly a constable at Roscommon near Athlon [sic] Ireland c1860, afterwards in Victorian police force at Avoca. Armstrong had served under 'General George Brown the Old Hero', and wanted to contact Balfour re 'family affairs'. 2 pages.

ARNOLD, George of Kew Gardens London England, wrote in 1893. His brother and another young single man of the London Police Force wish to join Victorian force. His brother is 24 years old, and has had two years in the police force there. 1 page.

ARNOLD, George of Point St Charles, Montreal, Canada, conductor on the Grand Trunk Railway there, wrote in 1893. His father is James ARNOLD, and his father was Robert, and his mother Harriet LONG. His father had six brothers, William, Edward, John, Robert, Joseph (only 5 named) and three sisters, Sarah, Isabella and Jane. Now he is very sick and always speaking of his siblings. George asks if there are any ARNOLD or McLOUGHLIN families in Melbourne. 2 pages. CONNECTION FOUND

ARNOLD, Harriet, Isabella. See entry for ARNOLD, George (Canada)

ARNOLD, J.B. of Bombay. See entry for BANVARD, Mrs. J.

ARNOLD, James, Jane, John, Joseph.. See entry for ARNOLD, George (Canada)

ARNOLD, Robert, Sarah, William. See entry for ARNOLD, George (Canada).

ARON, Felix. Chief Constable, Birmingham England wrote in 1917 re this man. His wife Emma ARON of Elsternwick Victoria has written to the Chief Constable, asking whether he is still employed at Austin Motor Works there, as she has not received support from him and is now penniless. He claims to have sent money. 2 pages, List 6.

ARTHUR, Mr. W., of Southall, Middlesex, England, wrote in 1920 re his daughter Mrs. W. WILLIAMS who was being badly treated by her husband. There were two children, but one child she had had before marriage to Williams. 5 pages.

ASH, Mrs. Margaret, wife of Frank, wrote in 1892 from Providence Rhode Island, re her brother John TRACY, whom she has not seen in 29 years. 1 page.

ASHBY, Mrs. Frank. See entry for SNOOK, John

ASHLEY, George H. See ARTLIGHTON, George H.

ASHMAN, Mrs. Emily, of Seattle Washington USA, wrote in 1904 re Absalom and Charles DATSON who left Redruth Cornwall c40 years ago. Absalom is her stepfather and Charles is son. She was formerly Emily MIDDLETON. 10 Pages, List 4.

ASHTON, Alice. See OSMAN, Harry

ASHTON, Herbert. See SPRIGGS, Steward.

ASHURST, Mrs. Margaret of Wigan Lancashire England wrote in 1901 re her husband Robert, whom she married in 1881; they have 3 children. He has married again and is legally married to her. Robert, a police constable, is forced to resign from the force. 20 pages. List 4A CONNECTION FOUND

ASTLEY, George H. See ARLINGTON, George H.

ATKINSON, Charles. See entry for GUTTERIDGE, Mrs. E.

ATKINSON, Edwin, sought by Australia House London England, in 1913, on behalf of his wife W.M. of Bush Hill Park Middlesex. He is 38 years of age, was a greengrocer, had been in Victoria since 1911. 15 pages, List 14.

ATHERTON, Ernest, sought by Chief Constable, Norwich England in 1917. His wife Ada Sophia Annie Atherton is now destitute and has applied for relief. He has failed to send maintenance. He is 43 years, a spindle machinist, and the ends of some fingers are missing. Victoria police find him at Diamond Creek. 4 pages, List 6.

ATKINSON, Florence. See DRIVER, John H.

ATKINSON, George. See entry for ALLAN, Alf.

AULL, Charles. See entry for STUART, Wallace.

AUSTIN, William. See entry for RIDD, Frederick.

AVENELL, William. Chief Constable Toronto Canada wrote in 1915 that his wife Mabel hasn't received any maintenance for herself and child for the past year. Police interview his sister Mrs. SNOOK, who shows she is sending money to Mabel from his pay - he is in the A.I.F. 3 pages, List 8.

AVERA, G.H. Wrote from Byron, Georgia USA in 1905 seeking information on someone of that name who went from North Carolina to Australia and died there, leaving millions of dollars; thinks this is a relation. 5 pages, List 21.

AVERY, George. His wife wrote two letters from Custom House, London England, in 1913. He had left her and their two children in 1911, was a seaman; she had heard he had changed his name to LAMBERT. 15 pages, List 9. Further letter, 1914, she is a cripple, both her parents are dead. Her brother in law was Robert WOLFE who was in Sydney. 2 pages, List 15.

AVIS, Horace James. Charged with larceny of jewellery in Victoria in 1893 by John NICHOLLS, who hired him to sell it. Avis absconded with the jewellery, met up with his friend Charles PATWORTH and disappeared. The pair had recently arrived in Victoria. Horace's father, living in Chelsea London, was written to by Nicholls, and was appalled by what had happened and disowned his son. 13 pages, List 15.

AVIS, William T. Sought by sister Ida Louisa Avis of Brooklyn New York in 1901. He'd been a sailor, had been in India, China, Africa etc. Not found. 12 pages, List 18.

AXWORTHY, Maria. See HOWARD, James.

AYERS, Frank L. Sought by mother Mrs. J.T. LOVELAND of Sheldon, Ill., USA, in 1898. He was 22yrs old, and her last letters have been returned. Very faint pencilled letter. 12 pages, List 18.

AYLMER, L.C. Wrote from Colombo, Ceylon in 1914 re joining the Victorian Police Force. He is in the Royal Artillery and aged 25 years. 3 pages, List 10.

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BACH, Jennie and Mrs. Maria. See entry for PORTER, F.A.

BACHE, Mrs. H. of Handsworth, Birmingham England, wrote in 1893 re her brother Thomas WOOD. She is his only sister, their parents are dead, and she has 'lorst his address'. 4 pages.

BACHE, Mary and Hannah of Birmingham England, wrote in 1894 re brother Thomas WOOD, born 1827 arrived Melbourne 1847. 2 pages, List 4.

BAILEY, Mrs. A. of Ashtead near Epsom, Surrey England, wrote in 1912 re her brother Josiah VENN, who left England two years ago. 2 pages, List 15.

BAILEY, Alexander E. See STOCK, C.G.

BAILEY, Mrs. E. of Manor Park, London UK wrote in 1914 re her husband Henry Samuel. Encloses photo and marriage certificate which shows they were married in 1904 in Essex and her maiden name was FAIRWEATHER. He has left her with 4 children, aged 9, 7 2 and 8 months, and no means 'and I don't now how to keep them...he as never trouble over me ore his children...' He left there in July. Police find him and he claims he has been sending money to them and is arranging for them to be bought to Melbourne. Police letter reporting this, and enclosing photo and certificate, is returned with 'gone away' on envelope. 8 pages, List 7. (See instructions re cost of reproducing photographs.) CONNECTION FOUND

BAILEY, Jane. See entry for MORTON, Regina.

BAILEY, Leonard Harold Charles. See entry for BARLEY, William G.

BAIN, George N. Wrote from London in 1898; husband of Helen. He had sent a ship’s ticket to his brother in law Frank WHITE to Melbourne, so he could return to England, but someone else took the ticket and used it. Asks police help to make sure he gets the next ticket sent, and encloses a photo of White, which is on file. 10 pages, see comment re photographic copies. List 20.

BAIN, W., wrote in 1893 from Police Chambers, Edinburgh, Scotland, seeking copies of newspaper reports of divorce case WEEDING vs WEEDING and ROSE. No reason given for request. (Co-respondent Rose was a medical practitioner). 5 pages.

BAINES, Elizabeth. See entry for STUDHOLME, M.

BAIRD, A.C. & Co., of Glasgow Scotland, wrote in 1913 re Mrs. Mary Ann SUMMERVILLE or HARRIS. She and her husband David Harris are believed to have had a store at Ballarat many years ago. It is believed Mary Ann died about 30 years ago. Her sister has died and she is entitled to a share in her estate. Not found. 9 pages, List 13.

BAIRD, Mary. See entry for BRESLIN, Thomas

BAIRD, Robert, of Kincardine, Ontario Candada, wrote in 1894 re William IRWIN, who emigrated 40 years ago. Baird's wife Louise nee NEWCOMBE, is a cousin. Not found. 6 pages, List 17.

BAKER, Charles, left England in 1914 on an assisted passage, aged 17 yrs. His father, C. Baker, of Rustington Sussex England wrote as he had not heard from him in 15 months. Police him find him under an assumed name, which he claims was to avoid repaying his passage money. 6 pages, List 8.

BAKER, Mrs. H.V. of Grand Pacific Hotel, Seattle, Washington USA wrote in 1914 re her husband, who came to Melbourne some months ago. He had agreed to pay her $30 per month maintenance, but 'he has not sent me one cent for months'. They were married in 1910 and separated in 1913. Not found. 6 pages, List 7.

BALFOUR, Peter. See entry for ROBERTSON, Maggie Balfour.

BALFOUR, William. See entries for ARMSTRONG, James and ROBERTSON, Maggie B.

BALL, John. See entry for BALL, Matilda.

BALL, Miss Matilda of Chudleigh, South Devon, England, wrote in 1903 re her father John BALL, stonemason, who had left Devonshire for Australia c.1854 and in the 1870s was with Edwin LAMBELL at Castlemaine or Bendigo. 18 pages.

BANBURY, Fred. Police receive a cable from his mother in Torquay England. in 1914 asking them to check out his request for money. They interview him; he is an accountant, 28 yrs, who left Torquay in February and has been spending freely. He was robbed when drunk and cabled his mother for more money to tide him over until he can get a job; file gives employment history. 3 pages, List 7

BANCROFT, William. See entry for SHAWCROSS, Rev. William.

BANN. See entry for LA VERDE, L.

BANNERTH, F. of Kensington London, wrote in 1898 re his/her aunts Sophia RYAN, a widow, c75yrs old and her sister Mary c68yrs old, who married firstly Thomas HILL and had a son Thomas (was in Customs department) and secondly a draper (unnamed). The writer was suffering bad health and anxious to contact relatives. 5 pages, List 20.

BANVARD, Mrs. J. of Rawalpindi, India, wrote in 1900. She visited Melbourne the previous year to arrange artistes for her theatrical company, ran short of money and pledged gold watch. Subsequently gave ticket and money to redeem watch to A. MARTIN of Elsternwick, who was shipping horses to India, but the watch hasn't turned up yet. Police find Martin who states he gave the watch to J.B. ARNOLD of Bombay, who has since died. 9 pages, List 18.

BARCLAY, Mrs. Mary Ann. See entry for HAMPSON, Cornelius.

BARFORD, Val. Thomas, of Roade, Northampton England wrote in 1916. He was one of the executors of the late James BARFORD, who left a small legacy to F.W. BARFORD, who was believed to be in Melbourne. 6 pages, List 6.

BARKER, Mrs. Louisa of Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire wrote in 1914 re her uncle Thomas STEVENSON of Sandhurst [Bendigo]. He went there c60 yrs ago, was a widower, she is his only niece, his brother John's child. He was very wealthy, but police find he squandered it and died penniless. 8 pages, List 8.

BARKER, Mrs. Robert. See LAZONBY, Edward

BARKER, William Henry, late of Rochdale, Lancashire, sought by Samuel FAULKNER of Cheltenham, Manchester, England, on behalf of Barker's sister Annie, in 1905. Barker had left England about 29 years ago. 5 Pages, List 5.

BARLEY, William G. of Brixton London England, wrote in 1915 re his son Leonard Harold Charles, c29 years. Last heard from 2/3 years ago , when he was using the names BAILEY/BAYLEY. Police reply, giving his address, but do not mention his convictions for theft, or his marriage, details of which are on the file. 53 pages, List 8.

BARLOW, Mary. See entry for RYAN, David B.

BARNES, Mrs. See entry for JANES, Mrs. W.A.

BARNES, Mrs. J. See entry for TRACEY, C.

BARNES, Mrs. Mary E., of Truro Nova Scotia wrote in 1892 re her father Abraham LIVINGSTON who went away about forty years ago to the goldmines in Victoria. He was believed dead, but someone has recently seen him in Melbourne. 8 pages.

BARNES, Mrs. Mary of New York City wrote in 1901 re her relative Mrs. Anna CRAWFORD of Melbourne, whom she hasn't heard from since 1896. 7 pages List 4

BARRETT, Frank M. See entry for PIPER, Mrs. E.E.B.

BARRON, Beatrice, of Battersea Park London wrote in 1914 re her husband John who left England in 1902. She has two children, has never received any maintenance from him. 4 pages.

BARRON, John. See entry for BARRON, Beatrice.

BARRY, John. See entry for CUFF, St. Lawrence

BARRY, Mrs. John. See entry for CONNLY, John.

BARRY, Julia. See entry for STUART, Annie.

BARTHOLOMEW, -. See entry for SWIFT, J.

BARTLETT, Lucy and George. See entry for McDONALD, Angus.

BARTLEY, Sarah. See entry for DERWIN, Patrick.

BASSEMIR, Tulins. See Index to Criminal & Other Case Files

BASSETT, William. See entry for MARCH, R.B.

BATCHELOR, John Black. Barrister and solicitor, born Scotland. Charged with theft in 1918 by Bernard Percival VOICE of Christchurch New Zealand. Arrested in Victoria. Photo and 9 pages, List 16. (See instructions re cost of reproducing photographs.)

BATCHELOR, Louisa. See entry for STRACEY, Charles A.

BATEMAN, Joseph wrote from Bristol, England in 1919, re his uncle George FREEMAN, who left for the goldfields about 1862. 8 pages.

BATES, Charles P. Police in Oakland California write in 1905 on behalf of his mother who is looking for him; he is an actor. 4 pages, List 21.

BATH, Laura. See entry for BATH, Norman.

BATH, Norman, enquired for by High Commissioner's Office, London, England in 1918, on behalf of sister Laura. Norman left England in 1914, had lived at Brixton. 6 pages.

BATTISON, James Ogilvie. Wrote from Cape Province, South Africa, in 1920, applying to join Vic. police force. He is 38 yrs, an ex sgt. of police, a widower etc. Copies of references on file. 6 pages, List 18.

BATTY, Ernest Oswald. Solicitors from Liverpool England wrote in 1908 on behalf of the next of kin of Batty, seeking details of the circumstances of his death etc. 7 pages, List 13.

BAUMRICK, Sophia, wrote from Romania wrote in 1894 re her fiancée Leopold HAUSER, a baker, who had emigrated to Melbourne some time before, but failed to answer her letters. She is heartbroken when police report on his activities. 13 pages. List 4.

BAWARD, Mrs. Jane of Harold's Musical Warehouse, Calcutta India, wrote in 1901. She left goods with her friend Mrs. LAWLOR, music teacher in Footscray six months ago, and has had no reply to her letters. 4 pages, List 15.

BAXTER, Margaret. See LAZONBY, Edward

BAYLEY, Leonard Harold Charles. See entry for BARLEY, William G.

BAYLY, John W. See entry for OWEN, Mrs. Ellen

BEALE, John, solicitor, Auckland New Zealand, wrote in 1914 re George or William DICKINSON, 27 years, who used to work on the trams in Melbourne, and claimed to be a widower, with one son. Dickinson has left his client pregnant, after promising to marry her. Police find he deserted his wife and other children in 1913, and his wife has a maintenance order out for him. 6 pages, List 8.

BEAR, George and J.E. See entry for BRAGARD, Chas.

BEASON/BEESON, Thomas. See entry for WADDINGTON, Beatrice.

BECKETT, John. See entry for WILDBORE, J.E.

BEDWELL, R.E. of Cafford, London England, wrote in 1914 re brother in law Charles R. HEWSON, who was in business in Cobram in 1913 and has disappeared. His aged mother is worried about him. Police report he got into financial difficulties and cleared out. 5 pages, List 7.

BELABRE, Vivyan M de. French Consul in Melbourne in 1913 forwards letter from French Consul Belabe in Newcastle on Tyne England, regarding his son Vivyan, who left Sussex with Thomas EADY family for Australia, without saying goodbye. He is now apparently living on a farm in Victoria with the family, and his father wants details. Found. 15 pages, List 14.

BELL, Mrs. George, wrote from Stayner, Ontario Canada in 1897 re her niece Fanny WHITTLE, now Mrs. James GRUNDY, who had two sons Samuel and William. Police interview several Grundy families, but fail to locate the correct family. 14 pages, List 20.

BELL, James, of Greenhill, Hownam, Kelso N.B. wrote in 1892; has seen a report of the death of a William YOUNG in Victoria, described as a native of Carmunnock Lanarkshire, 2 years, engine driver. Asks if this could be his wife's uncle of the same name, who left Cumnock Ayrshire many years ago. His sister Ann YOUNG or McHUTCHON is still alive. Reply states appears to be a different person. 6 pages.

BENBOW, Allen V., wrote from Balham London in 1913 re joining the Victoria police force. 3 pages, List 14.

BENNETT, Israel. See entry for WALTERS, Rev. Charles.

BENNETT, Kittie. See entry for WILSON, Mrs. Isaac.

BENSON, Blance. See entry for MALTON, Hillas.

BENSON, James. See entry for BENSON, Samuel.

BENSON, Samuel, of Hobart Indiana USA, wrote in 1894. He had seen a newspaper article 'Heirs to a half Million' seeking whereabouts of Samuel B. HIGGINBOTHAM, his first cousin, and formerly a lawyer of Brooklyn New York, and himself. In 1847 his uncle Samuel BENSON, wife and two children, his aunt Evelina SHIRES and son Sam, and uncle James BENSON, arrived in Australia from Manchester England. They were siblings of his father William. He is convinced some relatives are trying to deprive him of his share of the estate. 7 pages, List 4.

BENSON, William. See entry for BENSON, Samuel.

BERG, Arnold, of Wellington New Zealand, writes in 1907 re a young woman who is staying at his place and has recently given birth. She claims to be a Mrs. GILLIE, he believes her real name is Annie ROCHESTER, born in Inglewood Victoria, and single. He seeks confirmation, and will ask her to leave if this is the case. Local Inglewood police confirm, but say that she is respectable, she shouldn't be hounded for a mistake, and Berg shouldn't be told the truth. New Zealand police agree with this. 4 pages, List 10.

BERLOWITZ, Mrs. L.J. (Julia) See entry for HICHCOCK, A.

BERRY, Edward. See entry for PACKER, Mrs. Lucy.

BERRY, John. See entry for PACKER, Mrs. Lucy.

BERTRAM, Mrs. Clara. New Scotland Yard wrote in 1907, enclosing a letter they had received from Clara, who lived in Melbourne. She sought their help in tracing her husband Conrad Augustus Bertram, who had deserted her and their son. They state that they only deal with criminal matters, but Vic. Police take up the case and he is eventually arrested. Conrad left her in 1903 and went to W. Aust with Alice Margaret CORDWELL, and now had a daughter Elsie by her. His father is E.E. Bertram of Leadenhall St., London, his mother lives in South Kensington London, and his sister is Mrs. Fred SHORTER. 22 pages, List 13. CONNECTION FOUND

BERTRAM, Mrs., widow of James. See entry for ROWLAND, T.J.

BETTS, James Charles. See entry for WINKFIELD, John P.C.

BETTS, Lucille. See entry for DOULL, Cecily.

BEVAN, Alfred, of Aldridge near Walsall, Staffs, wrote in 1912 for the address of James SARGOOD, a railway agent. Incomplete file, 2 pages. List 18.

BEVERIDGE, Janet. See entry for HISLOP, Wm.

BILES, William, sought by mother Mrs. A. Biles, Horsham, Sussex England, in 1919. He left there in 1908, when 18 years old, and worked for some time at Mt. Elephant; she hasn't heard from him for some years. Her letter sent to Queensland police who forward it to Victoria. Not found. 7 pages, List 12.

BILLINGSLEY, W. See KELLY, Charles.

BILLMAN, Miss R. of Grey Lynn, Auckland New Zealand wrote in 1909 re Thomas Robert COOKE, formerly employed in Felt Hat Mills in Wellington and Auckland, who was married to her sister. They had heard he already had a wife and family in Melbourne. 5 pages.

BINDER, Miss Amelia of Ogden, Utah, USA, wrote in 1894 re George HEWITT who 'is or was formerly connected with some bank there'. 6 pages, List 4A.

BIRMINGHAM, John. See entry for DAVIS, Mrs. K.

BISHOP, Frances. See entry for CRAWFORD, Mrs. Ellen

BLACK, James William; information on sought by Chief Constable Manchester England in 1915. Black wrote to him re his wife's family stealing £300 of his money left in a building society there 18 years ago. Records show the building society closed in 1885. Black claims his wife wrote to him two years previously, saying the money was safe. 8 pages, List 8.

BLACKMORE, Charles of Christchurch New Zealand wrote in 1912, seeking a position in the police force. He was aged 35 years, had served three years in the Australasian navy and gave his chest measurement and weight. 3 pages.

BLACKWELL, Arthaniesus. See entry for BLACKWELL, Henry.

BLACKWELL, Henry of Cornwall England wrote in 1892 re Arthaniesus Blackwell. About 24 years ago his father at St. Just near Lands End, had a letter from Australia, relating to money and property at Mt. Blackwood Victoria left to him by Arthaniesus Blackwell in Australia. His father returned the letter as no relation, but Henry, the only living son,
wants to revive the claim now. Police find that a John Blackwell was at Mt. Blackwood years ago, but not there now.
6 pages.

BLACKWELL, J.R. of Miami Florida USA wrote in 1917 re Thomas EYTON and wife Isabella Pyne. He is an old friend and hasn't heard from them for 25 years. Eyton was previously in Montreal Canada under the name of C.J. PAGE. Sons John and Frederick and sister Eliza Jane who married Arch. DEAN are mentioned. 7 pages, List 6.

BLACKWELL, John. See entry for BLACKWELL, Henry and BLACKWELL, J.R.

BLACKWOOD, Mrs. T. of St. Hubert's Mission, Saskatchwan, Canada, wrote in 1920 re her nephew John Blackwood, 'who lives on a farm near Melbourne'. Not found. 4 pages, List 16.

BLANCHE, Joseph. See entry for WALTERS, Richard

BLEAKLEY, Jane, of Brookaboro Co. Fermanagh Ireland, wrote from 1916-1918, seeking details of her brother John, who left there in 1902. Not found. 14 pages, List 18.

BLECK, Christian. See entry for PORTER, F.A.

BLECK, Jennie. See entry for PORTER, F.A.

BLIGHT, Mr. J.R., of Portreath, Redruth, Cornwall England wrote in 1905 re Mrs. Catherine ANDREWS of Ballarat East, who was entitled to some money from the sale of property in Cornwall. 3 pages.

BLOOD, George. See entry for HOGARTH, Thomas E.

BLOUNT, William (or STEVENS) actor. Wife in U.K. asks police to find him and provide details. He is found to have married Flora CAMPBELL (index states Charlotte Elvira Campbell) in 1892; wife is going to sue for divorce. List 19.

BLYTH, Mrs. M. of Berea Johannesburg South Africa wrote in 1920 re her sister Mrs. Kate COLLIER of St. Kilda. 4 pages.

BODOS, Stannat. See entry for FALBO, Joseph

BODDIE, Hugh F. See entry for FOOTE, Mrs. Jane

BOLTON, John. See entry for BOLTON, Walter H.

BOLTON, Walter H., recently arrived in New Zealand from England, employed solicitors in 1902 to arrange bank draft for nephew John BOLTON, living near Ballarat. John was found in prison in Melbourne, but wished it kept secret from his uncle. 16 pages.

BOOTY, Alfred, of East Ham, Essex England, wrote in 1914, re uncle Elijah. Police report his death and locate son. 6 pages, List 7.

BORLAND, Andrew and Janet. See entry for ANDERSON, Peter

BOSISTO, John Lazenby of London England wrote in 1899. He had heard of the death of Joseph Bosisto, is the son of his eldest brother, seeks detail of his estate. 7 pages, one torn, List 20.

BOTTING, Mrs. See entry for ELLIS, Henry W.

BOWDEN, Joseph of Brooklyn New York, wrote in 1913 re his 'father's father's brother John BOWDEN' who was born in Cornwall in 1815 and went to Aust c1852 and died there. He was looking for a share in his estate. 4 pages, List 15.

BOWEN, H.J. See entry for CUMMINS, Harry H.

BOWEN, Henry. See entry for BOWEN, Thomas.

BOWEN, Margaret. See entry for FLYNN, Michael.

BOWEN, Thomas wrote in 1892 re his brother Henry, from Mallow, Co. Cork Ireland, who was in the Victorian police force in 1852. 2 pages.

BOWLER, Thomas. See entry for RODGERS, Mrs. T.H.

BOYD, Andrew, of West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA wrote in 1914 re six brothers named GILCHRIST - Robert, Andrew, William, Thomas, James and John, who left Co. Tyrone for Sydney in 1886 and thence to Melbourne. Their sister Mrs. Mary Boyd left Tyrone for Philadelphia in 1888. Police interview all Gilchrist males of those names but cannot locate the brothers. 29 pages, some repetitive, List 7

BOYD, Mrs. Edith. See entry for MacPHERSON, James S.

BOYD, Mrs. Mary. See BOYD, Andrew

BOYE, Carl Gustaf Anderson. See entry for OLSEN, Mrs. John.

BOYS, John William, sought by son in law J. ILLINGWORTH of Savile Park, Halifax, England. Left England 30 years ago, last heard of 12 years ago in Warragul, Victoria. Found there. 6 pages, List 5.

BRADBURY, Mrs. Annie, of Gorton, Manchester England, wrote in 1914 re her husband Aaron. Married in 1910, she had a child in 1911 and he deserted shortly after. His brother Benjamin is in Victoria, but claims he doesn't know where he is. Wonderful description of the child who wins a baby prize and is a 'Nestles' baby, with a 25" chest measurement. 8 pages, photo, List 7. See above for details of photo costs.

BRADBURY, Mrs. E., of Cheltenham Gloucestershire England wrote in 1917 re her husband Percy BRADBURY, who left there in 1913. She hasn't heard since 1916, when he was living in Richmond Victoria. Police ascertain he has left there, but are unsuccessful in tracing him. 12 pages, some damaged, List 6.

BRADBURY, Pte. J., 3rd Leicestershire Regiment, Partington Yorkshire England, wrote in 1915. His original letter is missing from the file, but it concerned his daughter Emma who had emigrated to Melbourne. He enclosed a letter he had received from Mrs. Cassie Kirk, telling him that Emma had married her son William, had miscarried and was pregnant again, and the couple were very poor. Police confirmed this statement, but the letter sent back to Bradbury was returned, and is on the file, as is Mrs. Kirk's letter. 8 pages, List 7

BRADLEY, William J., of Germantown, Philadelphia, Penn., USA, wrote in 1913 re his uncle and aunt, John and Susan McGRAW nee BRADLEY. She is a daughter of Charles of Coleraine, Co. Derry Ireland. They arrived in Melbourne c.1853. Not found. 6 pages, List 12

BRADSHAW, Richard. Wrote in 1897 re his half brother John ALDERMAN of Bedfordshire England, who left there in 1852 for the Victorian goldfields. He had advertised in Melbourne papers for him, and was suspicious of a response. He believes Alderman was a wealthy man, but police find otherwise. 15 pages, List 9.

BRAGARD, Charles, Sergt., Armee Belge, Belgique, wrote in 1919 requesting details on the background of George BEAR, son of J.E. Bear of Spottswood. [Bear probably in army] 3 pages, List 15.

BRAMAN, F.L., Toledo, Ohio USA wrote in 1903 re Lucien RAMAN, his father. He had written previously 3-4 years ago. He has now heard that his father sailed from Portland Oregon 32 years ago for Melbourne under the name of T.G. BUSH. 10 pages, 2 torn.

BRAMPTON, T.C., of Rosebank Johannesburg South Africa wrote in 1916. His/her mother Mary nee GILLIES sought the location of auctioneers and land agents named GILLIES, last heard of in Sydney. The will of John GILLIES of Ford, Loch Ave., Argyleshire Scotland is mentioned. He was the brother of Duncan, and she is Duncan's eldest daughter. 6 pages, List 8.

BRANIGAN, Bridget. See entry for BRANIGAN, William.