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 18.

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