POLICE & POLICE STATION DATABASE
Compiled by Helen D. Harris OAM
Copyright 2004-8
(BE PATIENT, THIS TOO IS A LARGE FILE!)
This database has been
compiled from various sources that I have noted while researching in either the
Public Record Office or State Library in Melbourne. It is one alphabetical
order. Please note that the information
formerly detailed in Lists 1 and 2 has now been incorporated in one overall
index, but the explanation of Lists 1 and 2, and how to access the
information, remains just below this
introduction.
I have listed the sources
for all the references, so people living in
The database is by no means
a complete listing of every person who was ever in the Victoria Police Force.
The most comprehensive such list - for the first 100 years of the Force - is
contained on the microfiche Index to Members 1853-1953,
published by the Victoria Police Historical Society, and available for AUD$12
plus $2 postage within Australia. Please make cheques payable to the Victoria
Police Historical Society. The Society's web pages, which include a searchable
database of those police given bravery awards, is http://www.vicpolhistory.org.au
Note also that there
is a series of Index to Candidates for the Vic. Police, details
of which are on the Harriland
Press web page; around 70% of these candidates were
never accepted into the police force, and these letters of application are the
only evidence that they ever applied to join.
There are further applications to either join
Index to Criminal & Other Case Files and Index to Missing People and Index to Employment Applications
Details about Cops
and Robbers: a guide to researching 19th century police and
criminal records in
LIST
1: POLICE OFFENDERS 1898
When police committed an
offence against Police Regulations, an investigation was held into their
conduct. Witnesses were interviewed, and the decision reached was communicated
to the Chief Commissioner, who made the final decision on the penalty imposed.
The basic details of the case were entered on a policeman's Record of
Conduct and Service, but the actual investigation details were stored
within normal police correspondence files. Unfortunately there is no index to
police correspondence files prior to 1901. Material covering the period
1853-1893 has been placed into location or subject order, so that if a
researcher knows the location of the policeman in whom they are interested,
they can look in that particular area, but the material from then on is stored
in yearly numerical order only. There is an added complication, in that some
material is not stored in any particular order, and 250 boxes of miscellaneous
correspondence have never been sorted at all. Much of the Index
to Missing people and Index to
Criminal & Other Case Files material on my web pages has
been taken from these 250 boxes, which have a date range of 1853-1939.
While going through these
miscellaneous boxes, I came across two complete boxes filled with reports into
offences committed by police themselves in 1898 and 1899. Much of the 'crime'
is minor - reporting late for duty, not keeping bookwork up to date etc., but
some is more serious, including lots of drunkenness charges. The details of
trivial offences, which were dismissed without penalty, appear on single sheets
of paper, and many have the words 'not to appear on Record Sheet' in the final
column.. Those offences of a more serious nature can have 20-30 pages.
All names in this List have
now been incorporated in one overall index on this page. The actual files for 1898 are in VPRS
[Victoria Public Record Series] 807 Unit 1285, held at the Public Record
Office, and can be ordered for viewing by the public. The files are in no
particular order, and it is necessary to go carefully through to find the
relevant entry, particularly if it is just a single page. The 1899 offences are
in List 2.
LIST 2:
POLICE OFFENDERS 1899
These police offenders were
found in VPRS 807 Unit 1308. See List 1 for further details of how to access
the material.
LIST 3:
POLICE, POLICE TOPICS & POLICE STATIONS
FOUND IN MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Many of
the records listed here have been available on the Harris Index cards
at the Police Historical Unit since the 1990s. However, as the Unit was
closed to researchers in 2004, I decided to retrieve the cards and enter them
into this database.** After many hours work, all the Harris Index material
was keyed into this database. Please also note that it is not a complete
listing of the opening and closing dates of various police stations, just the
ones I have come across in my research. Further references to police may be
found in my microfiche indexes, detailed on the Harriland Press web page, and in the Index to Missing People web pages.
** October 2004. The
Unit has now been reopened for researchers but, as before, it is necessary to
make an appointment, as space is limited.
ABERFELDY POLICE
STATION. Gippsland
District. Has been broken up. 21 November 1883 p.302 Victoria Police
Gazette
ACTON, William. Constable. See BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO
POLICE CLOTHING.
ADAMS, -. Constable. Witness in trial of
Benjamin H. Bates, Criminal Sessions. 18 June 1853. Argus
ADAMS, George. Constable. Photo in Weekly Times
11 May 1895 p.11
ADAMS, James. See KILMORE POLICE STATION.
ADAMSON, Thomas. See PORTLAND POLICE OFFICE.
ADDERLY, -. Sergt. Witness in trial of John
O'Neil, Criminal Sessions. 19 March 1852. Argus
ADDEY, -. Detective. Witness in trial of
William Brown, Criminal Sessions. 19 March 1856. Argus
AHERN, Michael. See Missing People web page
entry of AHERN, John
AH POO. Formerly detective constable at
Beechworth, died c1866. Daughters committed to
A.I.F. List of members who joined, Roll of
Honour proposed for Library. VPRS 807 Unit 593 File No. 5436.
AITKEN'S GAP POLICE
STATION.
Correspondence re water supply to station, 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.
ALBERT PARK POLICE
STATION. Melbourne District. Has been formed. Victoria Police Gazette 26 March 1884 p.85
ALBERTON POLICE LOCKUP. Proclamation as a gaol has been
revoked. Victoria Police Gazette 7 May 1868 p.177
ALBERTON POLICE STATION.
'Return of number
of persons 1851'. Names listed: George Dixon Hedley, Manton Flinn, William
Doughtry [?] Richard Conroy, William Healey, Michael Doody. VPRS 1189, Unit 7.
ALBERTON POLICE STATION.
Gippsland District.
Temporary station formed.
ALBERTON POLICE STATION.
Has been broken up.
ALCOCK, - Snr. Const. Drill Instructor, Mounted Police.
Photo in Weekly Times 21 April 1900 p.11
ALDER, C.W. Served in
ALEXANDER, -. Constable. Injured while on duty in
Parliament House Reserve; £200 reward. 30 August and
ALEXANDER, John F. Detective. Witnessed the following
hangings: F. Branigan, William Brown, Richard Bryant,
ALEXANDRA POLICE
STATION. Transferred
from Benalla District to Upper Goulburn District.
ALLAN, David. Constable. Photo in Weekly Times 11 May 1895 p.11
ALLANSFORD POLICE
STATION. Western
District. Temporary station formed.
ALLEN, -. Sgt at
ALLEN, George. Constable. Photo of him directing
traffic in
ALLEN, Joseph. 'Was one of the original members of
the Detective force in
ALLEN, Robert. Constable, City Police. Witness,
criminal sessions trial of James Barlow.
ALLENDALE POLICE
STATION. Central District. Has been formed.
ALLIS, - Was in general an afterwards
detective police, has now gone to
ALLIS, Morgan. Served about 12 months, seeks
reference etc. 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.
ALLIS, Morgan. 'Has been in police force'.
Application for Aid, 1901 [Old Age Pensions] Maryborough Petty Sessions, VPRS
6126, p.106
ALLOO, James. Travelling expenses re his special
detective duty, October 1857; account passed for payment by Chief Secretary, no
details provided. VPRS 807 Unit 1212, 1857 Bundle.
ALLWOOD, -. Constable 2956. Awarded Certificate
of Merit by Royal Humane Society. P.271
ALLWOOD, James. Snr. Constable No. 2956, Rutherglen.
Awarded Valour Badge.
ALPHINGTON POLICE
STATION. Bourke
District. Has been formed.
ALTONA POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158
AMPHITHEATRE POLICE
STATION. North
Western District. Temporary station formed. 10 April 1889 p.137 Victoria
Police Gazette. Note that the Avoca
& District Historical Society holds details of both the station and the
police who served in Amphitheatre in the 19th and early 20th
centuries.
ANDERSON, Elida. See WOMEN POLICE.
ANDERSON, Louis. Of St. Kilda Police Station. Dog
stolen.
ANDERSON, William John. Joined police force in February
1852, left following year. Information requested.
ANDREWS, - Sgt. Witness, Criminal Sessions, trial of
T. Baker.
ANDREWS, F. Daylesford 1882. Has resigned from
force, seeks certificate of character etc., letter of resignation further on in
bundle. VPRS 937 Unit 460 Bundle 1.
ANDREWS, James. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of John
Stacey,
ANDREWS, Robert
McDowell. No. 4320.
See List 2 Police Offenders.
File F3325.
ANLEZARK, J.L. Const. 4623, Ballarat. Greyhound
stolen.
ANTHONY, Thomas. Information requested. Supposed to
have been in the police force in this colony. 27 May 1858 p.219 Victoria
Police Gazette
APSLEY. Land temporarily reserved for police
purposes. 12 September 1888 p.279; 23 January 1889 p.27; 25 April 1889 p.156. Victoria
Police Gazette
APSLEY POLICE STATION. Western District. Has been
formed. 10 December 1884 p.332. Victoria Police Gazette. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158
ARARAT LOCKUP. Has been discontinued as a gaol.
ARARAT POLICE Board
of Enquiry into, 1858. VPRS 1189 Unit 783
ARARAT POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved;
described. 1 December 1886 p.333. Victoria Police Gazette.
ARARAT POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158
ARCHDEACON, John. Formerly in mounted police,
discharged December 1870. Warrant issued for wife desertion. 18 July 1871
p.183. At present in Young District, NSW.
ARCHER, -. Mtd. Trooper.
Witness, Trial of
John Woods, Criminal Sessions.
ARCHER,
ARCHER, T.W.H. Unpaid tailor's bill, owing for
three years, tailor writes in 1858. Archer had been at Hamilton, was now at
Rokewood. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 2 Bundle 2.
ARMFIELD, E. Constable No. 2667. See Criminal
Cases web page.
ARMITAGE, Alexander. Witnessed hanging of James Murphy 6
November 1863, Geelong. Victorian Government Gazette
ARMSTRONG, -. Inspector. Complaint against him and
Brackenbury by local Police Magistrate at Heathcote, 1853. VPRS 937 Unit 275
Bundle 3.
ARMSTRONG, Alexander. See FLANAGAN, John.
ARMSTRONG, James. Witnessed hanging at Melbourne of F.
Branigan, William Brown, Richard Bryant on 29 April 1857. Victorian
Government Gazette
ARMSTRONG, James. Formerly constable in Melbourne City
Police, convicted of illegally selling spirituous liquors ... absconded. p.503
25 November 1858. Victoria Police Gazette
ARMSTRONG, T.H. Detective. Witnessed hanging at
Ballarat of Charles H. Deutschman 29 June 1908. Victorian Government Gazette
ARNELL, William. Ex Snr. Constable Port Fairy,
reports a cow stolen. 20 March 1919 Victoria Police Gazette
ARNOLD, James F. Discharged April 1856; seeks his
discharge papers Jan. 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7.
ARNOLD, James Francis. Mtd. Trooper. Witness, criminal
sessions trial of J. Mayholland. 18 February 1852. Argus
ARNOLD, R.W. Witnessed hanging of William
Colston, Melbourne, 24 August 1891. Victorian Government Gazette
ARROWSMITH, J.T. Snr. Constable 4803. Witnessed
hanging of Colin C. Ross, 24 April 1922. Victorian Government Gazette
ASCOT VALE POLICE
STATION. Melbourne
District. Has been formed. P.310 3 November 1887. Victoria Police Gazette. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158
ASHLEY, James. Detective. Witness, criminal
Sessions trials of: I. Higginbotham & ors 19 April 1853; B. Cooper 18 May
1853; William Rodgers 21 July 1853; - D'Arcy 19 August 1853; Geo. Melville
& ors 19 September 1853; William Osborne, 20 October 1853; Evan Williams &
ors. 17 November 1853. Argus
ASHTON, George. See PARKER, Henry F.
ASHURST, Robert. See entry on Missing People
webpage for ASHURST, Margaret.
ASPENDALE POLICE
STATION. Bourke
District. Temporary police station has been established. 24 December 1914.
Temporary station, closed on 24 March 1922. p.187 30 March 1922. Victoria
Police Gazette
ASPLIN, Eva. See WOMEN POLICE.
ASSIP, John See OVENS DIRECTORY - 1857 - POLICE
ATKINS, Thomas. Constable. Witness, criminal
sessions cases of J. Beattie & M. Tuhey 24 March 1855; H. Reid & ors.
27 March 1855. Argus
AUBURN POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158
AUXILIARY POLICE 1939. Applicants for. VPRS 807 Unit 1427
(entire box).
AVENEL POLICE STATION. Harrie Cooper supposed to have died
there, while cook, c.1854. Missing Friend enquiry. P.136 27 May 1873. Victoria
Police Gazette. Correspondence
1946-1948 regarding station requirements.
VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
AVOCA POLICE STATION. See RYAN, Edward; BENNETT, Robert;
BUTLER, Peter. Correspondence 1946-1948
regarding station and residence requirements.
VPRS 807 Unit 1158. Note that the
Avoca & District Historical Society has much detail regarding both the
station and the police who served in the Avoca area in the 19th and
early 20th century.
AVOCA FOREST POLICE
STATION. Maryborough
District. Broken up. P. 274, 28 October 1873. Victoria Police Gazette
AXEDALE POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
AXHILL, -. Constable 4502. Discharged for
misconduct, 1894. VPRS 807 Unit 3 File
A2101.
BABER, Henry See OVENS DIRECTORY - 1857 - POLICE
BABINGTON, James. Sgt. Dog stolen from Russell St.
Barracks. p.330, 23 December 1873. . Victoria Police Gazette
BACCHUS MARSH. Details of premises to be used for
police purposes, and correspondence re road works in police paddock, 1853. VPRS
937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 1. William Higgins, Independent Minister, Geelong, offers
his house (described) for police use, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6. See
also HAY, J. Correspondence 1946-1948
regarding station requirements. VPRS 807
Unit 1158.
BACCHUS MARSH MAIN
RAILWAY CAMP. Bourke
District. Temporary station formed. p.375, 5 December 1888. Has been broken up.
p.36, 30 January 1889 Victoria Police Gazette
BACK CREEK POLICE
STATION. North
Western District. Name changed to Kennington. P.657, 18 December 1919. . Victoria
Police Gazette. See also RYAN, Thomas.
BADCOCK, John. Witness, Criminal Sessions Trial of
C. Raffaelo, 22 March 1855; J. Beattie and M. Tuhey, 24 March 1855. Argus
BAIN, Peter. Retired constable, died
Maryborough 1907; no relatives in Victoria. Court case re whether Will is
genuine. p.8, 11 March 1908 The Age
BAIRD, John. Constable. Stationed at Nareen when
station broken into. p.107, 18 April 1877. Victoria Police Gazette
BAIRNSDALE POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. p.336, 29
October 1890. . Victoria Police Gazette
BAIRNSDALE POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BALACLAVA POLICE
STATION. Melbourne
District. Has been formed. p.144, 17 April 1889. . Victoria Police Gazette
BALCHIN, John William. Children Charles, John and Arthur
baptised in Church of Christ Maryborough 1877-1881. Baptismal Register
BALCHIN, John William. Ex inspector of police, charged with
larceny on Grace Lee, woman with whom he was living. Recently received £900
compensation..... Large file, 1908. VPRS 807 Unit 343. Further file re his
adultery with married woman, asked to resign, 1908. VPRS 807 Unit 331 No. 1088
BALCHIN, John William. Formerly inspector of police at
Ballarat, living with married woman; court case. 1 August 1908, p.21. The
Argus
BALD HILLS POLICE
STATION. Gippsland
District. Has been broken up. p.308, 9 August 1866. Ballarat District. Has been
broken up. p.348, 19 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette
BALFOUR, John. Formerly police constable at St.
Kilda; deserted wife and two children, 5 March 1857 p.88; apprehended by
Heathcote police, 26 March 1857 p.111. Victoria Police Gazette
BALFOUR, Samuel See OVENS DIRECTORY - 1857 - POLICE
BALFOUR, William. See entry for James ARMSTRONG in Missing
People web page.
BALLAN. Letter re rental of building for
police, 1857. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 7. See also MINSTER, W.
BALLAN POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BALLARAT POLICE COURT. Estimates of alterations to, sketch
of, correspondence regarding etc, 1855. VPRS 1189 Unit 98, File P55/6540.
BALLARAT POLICE SITE. Part of area temporarily reserved in
1879 revoked, 27 May 1891 p.158. Victoria Police Gazette
BALLARAT POLICE STATION.
See ANLEZARK, J.L.;
FOX, -., GORDON, G.R. Correspondence
1946-1948 regarding station requirements.
VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BALLARAT EAST POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BALLARAT NORTH POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BALLARAT SOUTH POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BALLARAT WEST POLICE
STATION. Central
District. Name has been changed to Sturt St. West (Ballarat). 4 August 1904, Victoria
Police Gazette
BALLARD, John Taylor. Constable 3924. Witnessed hanging of
Fillipi Castillo, 16 September 1889, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette
BALLARD, James
Taylor. No. 3924.
See List 2 Police Offenders.
File L1889.
BALMER, Richard. Constable, witness, Criminal
Sessions Trial of John Towt. 21 April 1854 Argus
BALMORAL POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BALWYN POLICE STATION. Bourke District. Name has been
changed to Canterbury. 4 August 1904. Victoria Police Gazette
BAND. See DAVIDSON, - Sgt., OGILVIE, J.
BANNAN, R. Snr. Constable 2289. Witnessed
hanging of William Barnes 15 May 1885, Melbourne. Victorian Government
Gazette
BANNOCKBURN POLICE
STATION. Correspondence
1946-1948 regarding station requirements.
VPRS 807 Unit 1158. See also
WABDALLAH POLICE STATION.
BARBER, Thomas William. Constable 4725. Awarded bravery
badge. 23 July 1914 p.400. Victoria Police Gazette
BARCLAY, H.R. Joined force August 1852;
recommended for promotion. VPRS 1189 Unit 631.
BARCLAY, Hugh Ross. Witnessed hangings of James Quinn 10
November 1871; James Smith and Thomas Brady, 15 May 1873. Victorian
Government Gazette
BARCLAY, Johnston. No. 2954. See List 2 Police
Offenders. File L1485.
BARINGHUP POLICE
DISTRICT. Midland
District. Has been broken up. 8 September 1904, p.401. Victoria Police
Gazette
BARKSTEAD POLICE
STATION. Central
District. Has been broken up. 8 June 1892 p.154. Victoria Police Gazette
BARLOW, H.T. Detective. Witnessed hanging of
Martin Rice 4 October 1861; Samuel Pollett 29 December 1862. Victorian
Government Gazette
BARRACKS - ST. KILDA RD. Photo of bedroom in new police
barracks opened today. The Herald 14 December 1926. Photo of opening
ceremony. The Argus 15 December 1926 p.33. See also VICTORIA BARRACKS.
BARRAPORT POLICE STATION.
Midland District.
Temporary station formed. 23 August 1893 p.230; broken up, 13 December 1893
p.334. Victoria Police Gazette
BARRATT, -. Constable. 'A Public Meeting will be
held in the Town Hall Richmond tonight, to start subscriptions for the widow
and family of the late Constable Barratt. 10 July 1882 The Age
BARRETT, -. Constable, Mary St., Richmond. Large
stone thrown through front window. £2 reward. 25 June 1884 p.169. Victoria
Police Gazette
BARROW, Richard. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of Frederick
Turner, 27 April 1857, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette
BARRY, -. Constable. Witness, Criminal
Sessions Trial of James Croft, 17 August 1852. Argus
BARRY, John. Local Council awarded him £5 for
saving old market sheds from destruction by fire, Bendigo. 13 August 1872 Mt.
Alexander Mail quoting Bendigo Advertiser.
BARRY, John. See Missing People web
page under CUFF.
BARRY, Richard. No. 3677. See List 2 Police
Offenders. File K2832.
BARRY'S REEF POLICE
STATION. Kyneton District.
New station formed. 12 October 1869 p.222. Has been broken up. 8 September 1886
p.254. Victoria Police Gazette
BATCHELOR, Richard John,
No. 4590. See List 1 Police Offenders. One page, no number.
BATEMAN, Frederick
Ernest. No. 5152.
File re failure to obey orders, 1920. VPRS 807 Unit 1254 No. E16934.
BATES, Stephen. Mounted Police. Died at Swan
Hill/Serpentine Creek 1856. Friend John Wright seeks details. VPRS 937/P4 Unit
1 Bundle 6.
BATESFORD POLICE
STATION. Has been
removed to Leigh Road. 18 October 1866 p.395. Victoria Police Gazette
BAUCHER, J.H. Constable, Carlton. Dog stolen. 16
October 1919. Victoria Police Gazette
BAUDINETT, Charles C. Constable 4332, Nhill. Dog
poisoned, offers reward. 10 March 1898. Victoria Police Gazette
BAUDINETT, Charles C. See Criminal Cases web page for 1900
court case.
BEAR, James William. Ex constable; wife desertion. 10
march 1921, p.183. Victoria Police Gazette
BEAUFORT POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 17
September 1890, p.294. Victoria Police Gazette
BEAUMONT, Alfred and
William. James
Rostron writes 1855, both supposed to have served in private gold escort and
mounted police, asks reason for Alfred Beaumont's dismissal and seeking their
whereabouts. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.
BEAVER, Alexander See OVENS DIRECTORY - 1857 - POLICE
BEAVER, P.H. Inspector. Witnessed hanging of
Edward Feeney, 14 May 1872, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette
BEAVER, S. Inspector. Witnessed hanging of
Patrick Geary, 4 December 1871, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette
BECKMAN, H.C. Ex police inspector, Malvern.
Jewellery etc. stolen from dwelling. 6 January 1921 p.3. Victoria Police
Gazette
BECKWITH, W. Sub Inspector and Remount Officer.
'Instructions to Mounted Constables on the Treatment of 'The Horse'. p.81/82 of
1886. Victoria Police Gazette
BECKWITH, W. Printed copy of lecture given at
Depot 19 December 1886. VPRS 807 Unit 97 File No. 2600.
BECKWITH, William. Remount purchaser, Mounted men.
Photo and article. 5 May 1894 p.783/784. The Australasian'. Inspector,
Mounted police. Photos. 14 April 1900, p.9 and 21 April 1900 p.11. Weekly
Times
BEEAC POLICE STATION. Has been formed. 14 April 1887 p.115
Victoria Police Gazette
BEECHWORTH POLICE
STATION. See AH
POO; DIXON, Charles; MACKAY, James; McKEAN, Robert; MARTIN, Philip; ROFE,
John., ROSS, William; WOLFE, -.
BEERE, Elizabeth. See WOMEN POLICE.
BEESEWATER, -. Trooper. Witness, Criminal Sessions
Trial of George Melville & ors, 19 September 1853. Argus
BELFAST POLICE. See FRIZZILL, J.
BELFAST POLICE STATION. Western District. Name has been
changed to Port Fairy. 16 November 1887 p.322. Victoria Police Gazette
BELGRAVE POLICE STATION.
Bourke District.
Temporary station established. 3 December 1914. Victoria Police Gazette
BELL, -. Constable, Russell St., lost
plain-clothes police medal. 27 March 1882, Victoria Police Gazette
BELMONT POLICE STATION. Name changed to this, from South
Barwon. 22 April 1891 p.124. Victoria Police Gazette
BENA POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been broken
up. 24 June 1891 p.186 Victoria Police Gazette. See also JEETHO.
BENALLA POLICE DISTRICT.
The following
stations were transferred to Upper Goulburn District; Jamieson, Wood's Point,
Jericho, Matlock, Gaffney's Creek, Enoch's Point, Darlingford, Alexandra,
Mansfield and Merton. 26 September 1867. Victoria Police Gazette
BENALLA POLICE STATION. Account from Benalla Hotel, for
police expenses incurred in 1853 has still to be paid in 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit
1 Bundle 4. See also BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION; COCHER, F.; McPHERSON, R.
BENAMBRA POLICE STATION.
Gippsland District.
Has been formed. 24 July 1902. Victoria Police Gazette
BENDIGO. See BARRY, J.; BURKE, P.J.;
CAHILL, T.; CANTWELL, -., ENNIS, B.; FAHEY, -.; FORREST, G.K.; KILFEDER, J.;
McKENZIE, Alexander; MEADE, -.; MOLYNEUX, -; MURNANE, T.; O'FARRELL, E.;
PURCELL, D.; SHEAHAN, J.; WILSON, W.B.; XIMINES, -.
BENDIGO. Copy of letter from J.A. Panton, Resident
Commissioner, re fire in large manure heap at rear of police stables, and
urgent need for fire engine. 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 94 File K54/12.410
BENDIGO. Charge against Cons. Britt in 1895.
VPRS 807 Unit 28 No. 8082. Complaint re bad condition of chimney in Barracks,
1895. VPRS 807 Unit 29 No. 8640. Cases of misconduct 1895, involving Sgt.
O'Donnell (No. 2970), Sgt, Kilfedder and Constable Davidson (3914). VPRS 807
Unit 16 Bundle 1, File Nos. 1737 and 1743.
BENDIGO POLICE. Group photos of local police,
including mounted members. 7 April 1898 p.7 and 14 April 1898 p.10 The
Bendigonian. Group photo and photo of Superintendent Mahony. 10 September
1901 p.12. Group photo of single members of local force. 9 July 1901 p.9. Photo
of unnamed local police who took part in football match, 11 August 1903 p.11.
Group photo, 9 August 1904 p.8 The Bendigonian. Group photo, those
identified: Det. Commons, Inspector Hannan, Sergt. McKenna, Senr. Constable
Brady, Superintendent Sainsbury, plain-clothes constable Currie. 18 February
1908 p.16 The Bendigonian. Group photo taken on retirement of Sergt.
Glenny; those identified are Glenny, Superintendent Sainsbury, Sub Inspector
Hannan, Sergt. McKenzie. 16 June 1908 p.15 The Bendigonian
BENDIGO & DISTRICT
POLICE Photo,
including Sgts. Brady and Bowden, Superintendent Keegan, Inspector Weir,
Detective Currie. 6 April 1916 p.14 The Bendigonian.
BENDIGO POLICE FOOTBALL
TEAM. Photo. 11
August 1903, p.11. The Bendigonian
BENDIGO POLICE STATION. Name changed from Sandhurst. 15 July
1891 p.206. Victoria Police Gazette
BENDIGO - WATCHHOUSE. Extension of, 1919. VPRS 807 Unit
1252 File No. 13550
BENDIGO NORTH POLICE
STATION. North
Western District. Has been formed. 6 June 1900. Victoria Police Gazette
BENNETT, John. Sergt., McIvor. Died 1853, probate
granted 1854 to executor Patrick O'Meara. Index to Probates Series 1,
No. 335.
BENNETT, Robert H. Constable, Avoca, formerly of Reedy
Creek. Defendant in breach of promise case. 12 December 1884 Avoca Mail
BENNINGFIELD, Thomas. Information requested, was in force
in 1854. 7 July 1880 Victoria Police Gazette
BENTLEY, -. Information requested by father;
came as police cadet 1852, believed to have gone to the Ballarat diggings. 18
June 1857. Victoria Police Gazette
BERKELEY, -. Sub Inspector. Sudden death of,
Portland, 1856. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File 56/V809
BERLIN POLICE STATION. Maryborough District. Has been
formed. 29 July 1873 p.196. Name changed to Rheola (now in North Western
District). 27 November 1889 p.386. Victoria Police Gazette
BERLINER, Otto. Resignation; cases he was involved
in, his grievances etc. 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1184.
BERLINER, Otto. Notice of meeting of Police Reward
Fund 1865 re application of ex detective Berliner. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 5 Bundle 1.
BERLINER, Otto. File headed 'Berliner's troubles',
1892. VPRS 937 Unit 154 Bundle 3.
BERNARD, R. or F. See ROSS, William.
BERNARD, T.R. Appointed Subaltern of Foot Police
Cadets, 1852. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 2.
BERRICREE, John. Constable. Criminal Sessions Trial;
suffering prisoner to escape. 12 February 1852. Argus
BERRINGA POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 30
January 1884 p.30. Victoria Police Gazette
BERRIWILLOCK POLICE
STATION. Midland
District. Has been formed. 15 February 1910. Victoria Police Gazette
BERRY, Andrew. Lieut. Gold Mounted Police. Death
Notice for son Alexander Haig, aged 4 months. 25 June 1852 p.2. The Argus
BERTRAM, George. See PEARSON'S STATION POLICE OFFICE
BERWICK POLICE STATION. Bourke District. New station formed.
24 December 1868 p.456. Land temporarily reserved, 3 February 1886 p.34. Victoria
Police Gazette
BEST, Thomas William
alias GAY. Charged
on warrant with child desertion ... Tasmanian, 29 years ... recently discharged
from the police, was stationed at Swan Hill. 12 July 1876. Victoria Police
Gazette
BETHANGA POLICE STATION.
North Eastern
District. Temporary station formed on Wodonga and Tallangatta Railway line. 12
December 1888 p.382. Name changed to Bethanga Lower. 7 May 1914. Victoria
Police Gazette
BEULAH POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Station formed. 21
October 1891 p.296. Victoria Police Gazette. Land reserved. 9 June 1893
p 2452. Victorian Government Gazette
BINGHAM, Georgina. See WOMEN POLICE.
BINKS, William J. File re Merit Badge. VPRS 807 Unit
569 File No. 226
BINKS, William J. Ex constable. Wife Wilhelmina J.
shot herself after love affair, aged 36 years. Truth 11 February 1933.
BIRCHIP POLICE STATION. North Western District. Station formed,
23 December 1890 p. 398. Victoria Police Gazette. Site reserved, 23
November 1894 p.4339 Victorian Government Gazette
BIRREGURRA POLICE
STATION. Geelong
District. Has been formed. 15 November 1866 p.424. Victoria Police Gazette.
BIRT, Edward. Information requested; served in
Victoria police. 15 March 1882 p.82. Victoria Police Gazette.
BLACK, Charles. 'For upwards of 20 years a first
class detective of this colony, died 28 July 1876 aged 57 years'. Tombstone
Boroondara cemetery Kew.
BLACK, George. Sgt. Witnessed hanging of C.
Harrison, S. Woods, W. Carver, 3 August 1864, Melbourne. Victorian
Government Gazette
BLACK FOREST POLICE
STATION. Iron store
used, correspondence, 1856. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.
BLACK ROCK POLICE
STATION. Bourke
District. Has been broken up. 5 May 1910. Has been established. 30 December
1910. Has been closed. 23 April 1914. Has been formed. 17 December 1914. Victoria
Police Gazette.
BLACKWOOD POLICE
STATION. See HENRY,
James Y.; SHEBLER, G.
BLAKELY, William. Formerly constable in Portland
c1851. VPRS 515 Unit 4 No. 2794 [in gaol].
BLAMEY, Chief Commissioner. Photo. Argus
13 August 1929 p.5.
BLANCHFIELD, R. Witnessed hanging of C.H.
Deutschman, 29 June 1908, Ballarat. Victorian Government Gazette
BLOOMFIELD, -. Chief Constable. Witness, Criminal
Sessions Trials of W. Wilson and A. Gough, 11 February 1852; C. Heather, 16
April 1852; R. Lamb, 19 May 1852; Nelson robbery, 24 May 1852. Argus
BLOOMFIELD, Richard [?] See GRANGE POLICE OFFICE.
BLOOMFIELD, William. Formerly in force and stationed at
Benalla. Warrant issued for payment of over £20; Irish, aged 40 years etc.,
seen at Jericho in January. 25 February 1864, p. 85. Victoria Police
Gazette.
BOARD OF ENQUIRY INTO
POLICE CLOTHING Report
into poor quality cloth submitted by contractor, 1856. Names mentioned:
Inspector [Samuel] Freeman, Sub Inspector R. Cooke, veterinary surgeon George
E. Pearce, Sub Inspector Taylor, Constable William Acton, Acting Chief
Commissioner C. McMahon. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File 56/T2523.
BOBSEIN, Henry. No. 4058. See List 1 Police
Offenders. No. I3006
BOGONG POLICE
STATION. Correspondence 1946-1948 regarding station
requirements. VPRS 807 Unit 1158.
BOLGER, Moses. Formerly senior constable, charged
with deserting family at Ballarat. 7 September 1869 p.191. Victoria Police
Gazette.
BOLGER, Pierce. Constable, Richmond. Insolvent. June
1870, p.884, Victorian Government Gazette
BOLGER, Pierce. Formerly in force; charged with
disobeying order of Richmond Bench. 25 April 1871 p.103. Victoria Police
Gazette.
BOLSTER, John. Information requested; reported to
have been in force, but name does not appear on records, nor does that of
Michael Collins, who represented himself as having served with him. Bolster was
born Co. Limerick, then resident in London. 30 July 1868 p.285. Victoria
Police Gazette.
BONNIE DOON. See DOON.
BOOKEY, Power Le Poer. To act as acting CCP during
McMahon's tour of the goldfields, 1854. VPRS 1189 Unit 151. Seeks 12 months
leave on full pay, 1865. VPRS 807 Unit 1250.
BOOLARRA POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 11
December 1889 p.400. Station broken up, Gippsland District. 23 October 1895,
p.327. Victoria Police Gazette
BOORT POLICE RESERVE. To be partly revoked. 29 December
1892 p.348. Victoria Police Gazette
BOORT POLICE STATION. North Western District. Has been
formed. 4 December 1878. Victoria Police Gazette
BOSTON, James. Ex policeman, witness, Criminal
Sessions Trial of R. Jones, 20 April 1855. Argus
BOURKE DISTRICT. The Office of Superintendent of
Bourke District has been removed from 205 Swanston St., Melbourne, to Barkly
St., St. Kilda. 12 December 1883 p.321. Superintendent's Office has been moved
from Acland St., St. Kilda to 17 Swan St., Richmond, 19 December 1888, p.390.
Office of Superintendent has moved from Swan St., to the corner of Gipps and
Stanley Sts., Richmond. Victoria Police Gazette
BOURKE ST. WEST POLICE
STATION. See KING
ST. POLICE STATION
BOURKE, John. Constable. Tried 1854, received two
months' imprisonment for drunkenness. VPRS 515 Unit 3, p.602.
BOURKE, Thomas. Constable 2390. Witnessed hanging of
Freeland Morell, 7 January 1886, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette
BOWDEN, -. Sgt. See BENDIGO & DISTRICT
POLICE
BOWDEN, Roderick. Constable 3523. Shepparton, 1901.
Large file re his dismissal in 1899 and plans to reinstate him. VPRS 807 Unit
157 No. 5331.
BOWEN, Henry. See entry on Missing People
webpage for BOWEN, Thomas.
BOWMAN, John. Constable, 252 MacPherson St.,
Prince's Hill. Jewellery stolen. 23 March 1898 p.93. Victoria Police Gazette
BOWMAN, John. Sgt. 3923. File re misconduct, 1920.
VPRS 807 Unit 1254 No. D16986
BOXHALL, W.H. Witnessed hanging of Robert
Landells, 16 October 1889, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette
BOX HILL POLICE STATION.
See NUNAWADING
POLICE STATION.
BOYES, William Watson. Was a cadet in 1853. Information
requested. 28 August 1878. Victoria Police Gazette
BOYN, James. 'was a sergeant in the troopers'.
Relation William Gillespie of Geelong seeks his whereabouts, 1855. VPRS 937/P4
Unit 1 Bundle 3.
BRABAZON, C.A. Witnessed hanging of William H.
Terry, 31 July 1867, Castlemaine. Victorian Government Gazette
BRACK, William. See BROKEN RIVER POLICE STATION.
BRACK, William. Constable, complaint against him by
George Cherry, Benalla, 1851. VPRS 1189 Unit 7.
BRACKENBURY, -. See ARMSTRONG, -.
BRADY, -. Snr. Constable. See BENDIGO POLICE;
BENDIGO & DISTRICT POLICE.
BRADY, John. Constable, witness, Criminal
Sessions Trial of J. Connelly, 21 July 1853. Sgt., witness, Criminal Sessions
Trial of M. McGowan, 17 November 1853. Argus
BRAITHWAITE, -. See BROMFIELD.
BRANIGAN, Sub
Inspector. Board of Enquiry into complaint about, 1858, then at Waranga
(Rushworth). VPRS 1189, Unit 783
BRANKEET. Land temporarily reserved for police
purposes. 28 March 1888, p.99 Victoria Police Gazette
BRANKIN, Patrick. Constable, witness, Criminal
Sessions Trial of C. Tracey, 17 July 1852. Argus
BRANNIGAN, W. St. John. Witnessed hangings of: T. Ryan, 11
April 1859; G. Chamberlin and W. Armstrong, 12 July 1859; H. Cooley, 15 July
1861. Victorian Government Gazette
BRAYBROOK JUNCTION
POLICE STATION. Melbourne
District. Has been formed. 15 August 1900. Victoria Police Gazette
BRAYSHER, W.H. Constable 4271. Mother Superior of
Brigidine Convent Echuca wrote several letters to Chief Commissioner in 1911 re
unpaid account for schooling for his child Eileen. His explanations on file.
VPRS 807 Unit 1311 File K5391.
BREADY, Thomas. Ran escort from Benalla to
Wangaratta 1855. Correspondence re his debts. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 4.
BREEN, Richard Dennis. Russell St., Melbourne. Constable.
Intends to apply for certificate of discharge from bankruptcy. 14 January 1898
p.122. Victoria Police Gazette
BRENNAN, -. Constable, stationed at Sunbury.
Complaint against him, 1865. VPRS 937 Unit 142 Bundle 4.
BRENNAN, George. Sgt., Walhalla, insolvent. Court
case by trustee. The Age 7 November 1896 p.6.
BRIAGOLONG. Land temporarily reserved for police
purposes. 28 March 1888 p.99 Victoria Police Gazette
BRIAGOLONG POLICE
STATION. Gippsland District.
Has been formed, 22 December 1886 p.354. Victoria Police Gazette
BRICE, Henry. Was in Melbourne Detective Police
when convicted of bribery, 1856. VPRS 515 Unit 4 No. 2732.
BRICE, Robert. Lost cheques made out to him for salary
for police duty; seeks new cheques, 1855. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 3.
BRIEN, Ethel. See WOMEN POLICE.
BRIGGS, George F. Constable 494, Drummond St. Carlton.
Coat etc. stolen. 8 May 1895 p.144. Victoria Police Gazette
BRIGHT, -. Chief Constable, witness, Criminal
Sessions Trial of A. Costray, 12 February 1853. Argus
BRIGHTON EAST POLICE
STATION. Bourke
District. Has been broken up. 22 August 1901. Has been formed. 19 December
1901. Victoria Police Gazette
BRIGHTON SOUTH POLICE
STATION. Bourke
District. Has been formed. 22 August 1901. Victoria Police Gazette
BRIM POLICE STATION. Wimmera District. Temporary station
formed, 27 November 1895 p.364. Temporary station broken up, 18 April 1895
p.119. Victoria Police Gazette
BRITT, -. Constable. See BENDIGO; KILFEDER,
J..
BRITT, William Patrick. Constable, C.I.B., Melbourne.
Terrier dog stolen from his yard at 65 Highett St. Richmond, 22 October 1914
p.567. Victoria Police Gazette
BROADFORD POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 30 March
1873, p.100. Victoria Police Gazette
BROCK, -. Chief Constable, Benalla. Witness,
Criminal Sessions Trial of A. Forbes, 24 July 1851. Argus
BROKEN RIVER POLICE
STATION. 'Return of
number of persons in the Department of Petty Sessions on 23 June 1851; Robert
G. Meade, William Brack, Thomas Petty, Denis Leary, John Hines. VPRS 1189 Unit
7.
BROMFIELD, -. Constable. He and Constables Dobbs,
Morrison and Braithwaite entered into a partnership. He would resign and select
land in western district and work it, the others would contribute equally to
expenses and his maintenance. Equity court case. 1 March 1873, p.6. The Age
BROMLEY, James. Late soldier in the 86th Regiment,
and a constable; sentenced to three months' imprisonment for drunkenness, 1854.
VPRS 515 Unit 3, p.681.
BROOKLYN POLICE STATION.
Melbourne District.
Temporary station formed. 21 December 1892 p.340. Temporary station formed. 23
August 1893, p.230. Victoria Police Gazette
BROOKES, Roma. Wins girls race in Police
Association Picnic, photo. Picture Supplement 28 January 1928. Weekly
Times
BROOKS, William T. Witnessed hanging of Colin C. Ross,
24 April 1922. Victorian Government Gazette
BROWN, -. Constable City Police. Witness,
Criminal Sessions Trial of Michael McLoughlan, 17 April 1852. Argus
BROWN, -. Superintendent. Just retired after
35 years service, had been head of detective branch. Photo. 5 October 1899, p.
12. The Bendigonian
BROWN, David. See KILMORE POLICE STATION.
BROWN, Donald. Constable No. 5182. Application for
Merit Badge. VPRS 807 Unit 321 File No. 6850.
BROWN, Patrick. Information requested, formerly in
police force. 18 September 1862 p.332. Victoria Police Gazette
BROWN, Patrick. Police pensioner, assaulted by Percy
Jones. 24 December 1919 p.672. Victoria Police Gazette
BROWNE, Charles F. Witnessed hanging of George Waines,
16 July 1860, Melbourne. Victorian Government Gazette
BROWNE, James W. Clerk to Superintendent. Witnessed
hanging of Samuel Gibbs and George Thompson, 6 November 1858 and George Waines,
16 July 1860. Victorian Government Gazette
BROWN HILL POLICE
STATION. Central
District. Has been formed, 15 August 1894, p.227. Victoria Police Gazette
BRUNSDEN, Joseph. Joined July 1855, dismissed
September 1855 in consequent of delirium tremens. Letter form his mother in
England 1856, seeking his whereabouts. VPRS 937/P4 Unit 1 Bundle 6.
BRUNSWICK WEST POLICE
STATION. Melbourne
district. Station formed, cnr Hunter and Pearson Sts. 25 June 1890 p.196. Victoria
Police Gazette
BRUTON, Elsie. See WOMEN POLICE.
BRYCE, -. Detective. Witness, Criminal Sessions
Trial of R. Jones, 20 April 1855. Argus
BUANGOR POLICE STATION. Central District. Transferred to
Wimmera District. 29 August 1883. Victoria Police Gazette
BUCHAN POLICE SITE. Temporarily reserved. 14 May 1884
p.132. Victoria Police Gazette
BUCHAN POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Has been formed.
25 July 1883 p. 197. Victoria Police Gazette
BUCK, -. Snr. Constable No. 76. Tried and
acquitted of murder charge; seeks reimbursement of expenses, 1862. VPRS 1189
Unit 671.
BUCKLAND LOCK UP. Discontinued as a gaol. 7 April
1864. Victoria Police Gazette
BUCKLAND POLICE STATION.
North Eastern
District. Has been broken up. 10 November 1899 p.299. Victoria Police
Gazette
BUCKMASTER, George. Charged with being under the
influence, January 1870, pleads not guilty. Found guilty, second offence,
previously transferred form Beechworth for misconduct. Chief Commissioner
orders he be fined and 'he be warned that the next time he seriously commits
himself I will direct his removal ...'. Buckmaster resigns. VPRS 937 Unit 166
Bundle 3.
BUCKMASTER, George. Letter from him in Brisbane, re Qld
goldrush, is published in St. Arnaud Mercury 28 September 1872. Writes
from Qld in 1878 re re-organising mounted police; critical comment from Chief
Commissioner. VPRS 937 Unit 447 Bundle 1.
BULBAN POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 37 August
1890 p.272. Victoria Police Gazette
BULBAN POLICE STATION. Melbourne District. Has been
established, 30 December 1910. Has been broken up. 26 March 1914. Victoria
Police Gazette
BULLAROOK POLICE
STATION. Name has
been changed to Bungaree. 22 November 1866 p.434. Victoria Police Gazette
BULLOCK, James. Constable 3554. Details case for
which he received Merit Badge, 1905. VPRS 807 Unit 1198 File No. 3737. See List 2 Police Offenders. File 5039 (with PLOWRIGHT, W.)
BULN BULN POLICE
STATION. Gippsland
District. Has been broken up. 14 September 1892 p.242. Victoria Police
Gazette
BUNCE, John. Constable, Hawthorn. Watch stolen at
bowling club. 20 February 1919. Victoria Police Gazette
BUNGAREE POLICE STATION.
See BULLAROOK.
BUNINYONG POLICE. 'Weekly return of police stationed,
5 November 1851. William Mair, PM, John Green, Clerk of Bench, Henry Farange
Chief Constable. ' VPRS 1189 Unit 6. See also FARRANGE, H
BUNINYONG POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved for police
purposes. 15 August 1888 p.249. Victoria Police Gazette
BUNINYONG POLICE
STATION. Manned by
one senior constable and four men. Report of rush there, 1856, by Henry Foster,
Inspector, Ballarat. Population now 14,000. VPRS 1189 Unit 631 File 56/T1842.
BUNNUGAL POLICE SITE. Land temporarily reserved. 6
February 189 p.46. Victoria Police Gazette
BUNYIP POLICE STATION. Gippsland District. Temporary
station formed. 15 March 1893 p.76. Temporary station broken up, 21 June 1893
p.170. Station has been formed, 18 February 1904. Victoria Police Gazette
BURKE, P.J. Constable 4383, Bendigo.. Catherine
Landers of Back Creek writes libellous letter regarding him in 1919. He sues
and wins damages. VPRS 807 Unit 1257 No. A1411.
BURKE, Robert O’H. See OVENS DIRECTORY - 1857 -
BURMAN, Lorenzo H. Re