INDEX TO MISSING PEOPLE FOUND IN
Compiled by Helen D. Harris OAM
(c) Helen D. Harris OAM, 2000-9.
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The details listed below
were located in uncatalogued and unindexed police correspondence files held in
the Public Record
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 340 of these boxes [sigh!].
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NAMES OF PEOPLE LISTED AND DETAILS
PROVIDED:
MABON,
Mrs. Jane of
McACHRAN,
Miss Jessie of
MacARTHUR,
L.M. of Christchurch New
McASKILL,
Mrs. Jessie of
McBEAN,
Mary Jane, of Edendale New
McCABE,
Thomas, wrote from Lurgan, Virginia Co Cavan
McCANN,
Mrs. Catherine of
McCARRY,
James E., Sergt. RIC, Louisburgh, Co Mayo
McCARTHY,
Charles of Ballydehob, Co. Cork
McCARTHY,
William C., wrote in 1915 (c/- Miss C.F. Sullivan,
McCLEERY,
James A. of
McCLINTOCK,
John, R.I. Constabulary, Lurgan, Co.
McCLINTOCK,
William Klyde Maxwell, 42 years, formerly military captain and from
McCOLL,
Neil, wrote from Police Station, Shiskine,
McCRACKEN,
Mrs. of
McCRACKEN,
Hugh and W. See entry for McCRACKEN, Mrs.
McCREADY,
William A., of Articlave, Castlerock, Co.
McCROSSEN,
John, sought in 1914 by niece Allice McMANAMAN of St. Louise USA. Police find
he died 32yrs ago, but provide details of his children. Letter returned from
Dead Letter Office. 6 pages. List 8.
McCULLUM,
Mary. See entry for SOMERVILLE, Mrs.
McCUNN,
James, sought by R.J. ORKNEY of ship Albany on behalf of relative D.A.
McCunn of Rothesay, Scotland, in 1899. James was a tinsmith. Not found. Two
photos of him on file, both the same. 13 pages, List 17.
McDERMOTT,
Ann. See entry for WALSH, Mrs. P.
McDONALD,
-. (Seaman). See entry for WADHAM, W.J.
McDONALD,
Alexander. See entry for WALKER, Rose.
McDONALD,
McDONALD,
Angus, of Invercargill New
McDONALD,
Annie Marion. See entry for CHRISTEY, Annie M.
McDONALD,
Charles Arthur. See entry for McDONALD, John Alexander.
MacDONALD,
David. See entry for STANDRING, Mary A.
McDONALD,
Ethel Victoria. See entry for McDONALD, John Alexander.
McDONALD,
Miss Flora, of Paisley Scotland, wrote in 1914 re her brother Owen, a bank
employee, who has not written for some time. Found. 6 pages, List 15.
McDONALD,
McDONALD,
George and Jane. See RUDD, Herbert G.
McDONALD,
James, Inspector of Poor, Parish Council,
McDONALD,
James Maxwell. See entry for McDONALD, John Alexander.
McDONALD,
Johanna. See entry for CRAWFORD,
McDONALD,
John. See entry for McDONALD, Norman and MOORE, John G.
McDONALD,
John Alexander, of Bermondsay England, wrote in 1916 re his siblings, aunt and
uncle, James Maxwell, Charles Arthur, Florence Evelyn and Ethel Victoria. Police
locate his aunt. 6 pages, List 8.
McDONALD,
Lilian. See entry for McDONALD, Louisa
McDONALD,
Lillian nee PARKINS, wrote from Gisborne New Zealand in 1912, seeking the
address of her cousin Will DUDLEY, now in the Vic. Police force. She was
adopted when a baby and seeks details of her four brothers. 'I have not been
all I should be ... am married now and turned over a new leaf'. Dudley found. 5
pages, List 12.
McDONALD,
Louisa, claimed in 1913 that Edward TURNER had deserted their two illegitimate
children, Lilian and Alice, in Melbourne. He was c27 years, a slaughterman, and
was said to be residing with a Mrs. ADAMS in Ashburton New Zealand. Police
interview him, he denies paternity. 10 pages, List 12.
McDONALD,
Mrs. Mary of Oakland, California wrote in 1914 re James Bain McLAUGHLAN, her
brother. He was a gardener who had been in Melbourne for some
years. Police could not locate him. 7 pages.
McDONALD,
Norman, wrote from Auckland New Zealand in 1919 re his brother John who died in
Victoria in 1918; sister Kate POWELL in Victoria. 13 pages.
McDONALD,
Ronald. See entry for STRACEY
McDONALD,
Rose. See entry for WALKER, Rose.
McDONALD,
William. See entry for NOLAN, William.
McDONELL,
Allen and John. See entry for KILLAM & BECK
MacDONNELL,
Carlotta, wrote from England in 1918, on letterhead of New South Wales Agent
General, London, re her husband John Bertram Morton KNUTSEN, engineer. She was
married to him in 1911 in Melbourne, but 'has neither lived with him or been
supported by him'. She wants the marriage annulled 'as my home is this side of
the water and I earn my own living'. Police locate husband who offers to send
passage money and make a home for her in Melbourne. 6 pages, List 6.
McDONNELLY,
W.A. of New South Wales wrote in 1899 on behalf of the relatives in Brighton
England, of E. Henry GROVES, who was working under an assumed name of H.G.
ARMSTRONG. Groves was 38-40, born London and well educated. Photo
of him on file. 5 pages.
MacDOUGALL,
John C. See TYLER, Fannie L.
McELHINNEY,
Annie. See entry for HISLOP, Wm.
McENAMY,
Miss S.M. wrote from Philadelphia USA in 1894 re Edward and Susan McEnamy,
brother and sister of her father of Londonderry Ireland. Susan married
Charles BYFORD, and was last heard of in 1863. 3 pages. List 4. CONNECTION FOUND
MACENERY,
Louis, sought by wife in Birmingham England, in 1916, who hasn't seen him for
nearly a year. Police found he was a Recruiting Officer for Aust. Army, but now
dispensed with. Found. 8 pages, List 6.
McERLAIN,
Michael or McLEAN. Shaun O'KEENAN wrote from Castle Dawson, Co Derry Ireland in
1918 re his man, who is his cousin, the son of his maternal uncle, the late
Charles McErlain of Co. Antrim. Left NSW in 1915 and hasn't been heard from
since. He would be about 40 years. Not found. 6 pages, List 6.
McEVOY,
Patrick. Sought by his brother Edward of Menick, Mass., US, in 1899. He was
from Queen's Co. Ireland and last heard of in the Victoria police force
1860-1870. Found. 17 pages, List 17.
McFARLANE,
Dougal. See McFARLANE, Ellen.
McFARLANE,
Ellen, of Whiteinch by Glasgow Scotland, wrote in 1894 and 1895 re family of
late Dougal McFARLANE, who left Ulva, Mull in 1851/2 for Melbourne. She
is their aunt. Dougal had 3 sons and 4 daughters, and was a captain of a
river steamer who drowned saving someone's life. 5 pages, List 4.
McGARR,
Mrs. Samuel, South Bethlehem, PA, USA, wrote in 1894 re her father Thomas
HOLMES, a baker aged about 50 years, who has not been heard from since
1868. 5 pages, List 4A CONNECTION FOUND
McGILLICUDDY,
Catherine, Ellen, Frank Johanna. See entry for McCARTHY, William C.
McGLINCHY,
James, of Stoke Newington London England, wrote in 1899 re his old friend
Samueld Benzin HUSBANDS, who had been found dead in his hut in country
Victoria. Among his possessions was a Crown Grant belonging to McGlinchy for
land at Talbot. Discussion re method of selling same. 15 pages, List 17.
McGRADY,
John. See entry for ORR, Samuel
McGRAH,
Annie, Edward, John Peter and Julia. See entry for DRISCOLL, Annie.
McGRATH,
Annie, Edward, John Peter and Julia. See entry for DRISCOLL, Annie.
MacGRATH,
John. See entry for MacGRATH, Robert.
McGRATH,
John. See entry for POWER, William A.
McGRATH,
Mary. See entry for REILLY, Alice McGrath.
MacGRATH,
Robert, Ordnance Dept. Gibraltar, wrote in 1894 re his only brother John, who
left Bath England for New Zealand then Australia many years ago. He has
not heard from him for 30 years, and has now heard that John is looking for
him. 4 pages, List 4A
McGRAW,
John and Susan. See entry for BRADLEY, William J.
MacGREGOR,
Alex. See entry for COWIESON, Magt.
McGREGOR,
Charles S. See RAWLINS, G.W.
McGREGOR,
John James. See McGREGOR, V.B.
McGREGOR,
V.B. of Rochester New York USA, wrote in 1917 re his half-sister Mrs. SLACK nee
Etty McGREGOR. They are children of Dr. John James McGREGOR of London England,
who was born in Waterford Ireland. Writer is 59 years old, has never met Mrs.
Slack. Police find son, mother is ill. 6 pages, List 6.
McGUANE,
Mrs. E.W. of Holloway, London, England, wrote in 1918 re her husband
George. He was formerly in the 2nd D.A.C. (military). She sought
financial assistance. 5 pages.
McGUANE,
George. See entry for McGUANE, Mrs. E.W.
McHUTCHON,
Ann. See entry for BELL, James
McINTIRE,
John of Chelsea Mass USA wrote in 1894 re William McINTIRE, 'well known
resident of Melbourne, who died there c3 years ago'; believes him to be an
uncle. 1 page, List 4A
McINTYRE,
Mrs. Hannah E. of Chicago, Ill., USA, wrote in 1894 re her brother Frank
GILMOUR, a plasterer, who left there c16 years ago. 4 pages, List 4A.
Mrs. Nora McIntyre of Chicago, Ill., USA, wrote in 1913 re her brother Frank
GILMORE, a plasterer, who left there 37 years ago, and would now be c60 years.
Not found. 3 pages, List 12.
MacKAIL,
Mary. See entry for McDONALD, James
MacKAY,
Mrs. of Springwell, Blantyr, Lanarkshire Scotland wrote in 1914 re her brother
Malcolm McPHERSON who had died in Melbourne. He was born at Hellinsburgh
and was a ship's cook. 5 pages.
MacKAY,
Mrs. A., nee Helen TAYLOR, wrote from Dennistoun Glasgow Scotland in 1914 re
her cousin John CUMMING, one time partner in a woolbrokers in Melbourne.
Four brothers settled in Melbourne many years ago - Donald, Robert, Davidson
and John CUMMING. They have not been heard of for many years. 6
pages, many other duplicate pages.
McKAY,
Angus Willliam, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch New Zealand, wrote in 1911 re
employment in police force, he was single, 28 years etc. 2 pages, List 11.
McKAY,
Donald, sought by brother Private R. McKAY, 2nd Battalion, Cameron Highlanders,
Pretoria, South Africa, in 1905. Donald left Scotland c16 years ago and
was at some state in the Victorian railways. 6 pages, List 5.
McKAY,
Robert. See entry for RICE, Miss S.M.
McKEE,
John Beattie. See entry for SNOWDON, Samuel.
McKEAN,
Samuel, Agnes, James. See entry for WILLIAMS, Mrs. Sarah.
McKELVIE,
Alex. See entry for LAECHLER, J.
McKIE.
See entry for SNOWDON, Samuel
McKEOWN,
Bessie. See entry for FISH, Walter.
McKILLOP,
Samuel, of Chicago, USA, wrote in 1901 re John SHERIDAN, his mother Maria’s
brother. He left Glasgow c40 yrs
ago. Not found. 8 pages, List 18.
McKINLAY,
Robert. See entry for GALBRAITH, John.
McKNIGHT,
George. See entry for McKNIGHT, Mary.
McKNIGHT,
James Joseph. See entry for FIELD, Mrs. Anna P.L.
McKNIGHT,
Miss Mary of New York City USA, wrote in 1906 re her uncle George McKnight, who
was a native of Dumfries (?not clear) Scotland, and arrived in Australia over
40 years ago. He had kept a hotel in Melbourne. Police interview people who
knew him years ago, but fail to locate him. 18 Pages, List 9.
McLACHLAN,
James B. See entry for McASKILL, Mrs. Jessie
McLACHLAN,
Mary. See ALLAN, C.
McLAREN,
Archibald, tailor, Scotch, sought by wife C. of Toronto Canada, in 1915. He
left for Melbourne nine months ago, supposed to have gone to friend David
FRASER, another tailor, in Melbourne. She hasn't received any money from him in
over two years. Not found. 4 pages, List 8.
McLAUGHLAN,
James Bain. See entry for McDONALD, Mrs. Mary.
McLAUGHLIN,
Catherine, Mrs. See entry for CORBETT, C.W.
McLAUGHLIN,
Mrs. Mary. See entry for O'BRIEN, J.
McLEAN,
Michael. See entry for McERLAIN, Michael
McLEISH,
Agnes. See entry for GUNN, Agnes McLeish.
MacLEOD,
Edward. See entry for MacLEOD, Roderick.
McLEOD,
Mrs. John S., of South London, Ontario, Canada, wrote in 1894 re William PARK,
who left there some years ago and was now believed to be in Melbourne. Not
found. 5 pages, List 17.
McLEOD,
Mary. See entry for PORTEOUS, William J.
MacLEOD,
Roderick of Learfskerry [?] Thurso, Scotland wrote in 1892 regarding his son
Edward, aged about 30 years. He had been in Drouin Victoria, but
left. 4 pages.
McMAHON,
Mary, now Mrs. John HUNT of New York City USA, wrote in 1896 re Thomas McMAHON
who left Ireland c.1865. He had two brothers, Hugh and Michael, she is
Michael's daughter. 2 pages, incomplete file.
McMAHON,
Michael. See entry for McMAHON, Mary.
McMAHON,
Michael of Caher Co. Clare Ireland wrote in 1892 re his eldest son Michael,
known as Michael RUSSELL, who was killed in Victoria in 1890. 3 pages.
McMAHON,
Thomas. See entry for McMAHON, Mary.
McMANAMAN,
Allice. See entry for McCROSSEN, John.
McMEIKAN,
Joseph, sought by Mrs. J. McMeikan of Grenock, Scotland in 1905; he was a
carpenter. Not found. 5 pages, List 18.
McMENEMY,
Henry James. See entry for McMENEMY, Mrs. Maude
McMENEMY,
Mrs. Maude of Portsmouth England, wrote in 1918 re her husband Henry James. She
left Melbourne in 1914 and asks if their divorce is finalised yet. 3 pages,
List 6.
McMILLAN,
Kirkley/Kirstley. See SMITH, Thomas.
McMILLAN,
William B., of Oakland, California USA wrote in 1915 re his brother Matthew,
who left Scotland in 1862, married Martha ROBERTS in Melbourne and had 6
children. He was writing on behalf of father William, who was 82 years old. 8
pages, List 8.
McMULLAN,
Robert. Public Trustee New Zealand write in 1910; they are handling his estate
- he died in 1900.. He has left a legacy to his sister Mrs. E. TAYLOR's
children. 3 pages.
McNAMARA,
A.C. See entry for SMITH, Amy
McNAMARA,
Catherine of Albany New York wrote in 1917 re her aunt Miss Mary MADIGAN; has
not heard from her in 2 years. Not found. 16 pages, List 6.
McNAMARA,
Gladys. See entry for SMITH, Amy.
McNEILL,
P.F. wrote in 1892 re Bridget Davoran, from Moycullen Co Galway Ireland, who
left there 30-40 years ago; her father's name was John. He is the son of
her sister Maria. 4 pages.
MacPHERSON,
A.J. of Wellington New Zealand, wrote in 1919 re the whereabouts of John
MacPHERSON, a farmer, c60 yrs, last heard of at Murrayville; he had a brother
at Swan Hill. Found. 5 pages, List 18.
MacPHERSON,
Dr. James Simpson, C.M.G. of Canada reported his 13 year old daughter Mary
Violet Thornley as missing in 1919. She had been raised by her aunt Mrs.
Edith BOYD of Koroit Victoria, who refused to give the girl to her father until
forced by a Court to do so. It was suspected that her uncle, Edmond
Ashworth THORNLEY of Hawkesdale Victoria was implicated in Mary's disappearance
from the Albury railway station. Mary's photograph on file. 4
pages. CONNECTION
FOUND
MacPHERSON,
John. See MacPHERSON, A.J.
McPHERSON,
Malcolm. See entry for MacKAY, Mrs.
MacPHERSON,
Mary Violet Thornley. See entry for McPHERSON, James Simpson.
MacQUILLIN,
George. See entry for KENT, N.B.
McVICAR,
Mrs. See entry for WOOD, Mrs. C.
McWILLIAM,
N.J. Lieut., Royal Engineers, Dunstable, Bedfordshire England, wrote in 1916 ,
applying for entry to Victoria Police. He was related to the late Sir Chas.
Cayzer, Bart., was a graduate of Dublin University, had been on the Western
Front. 2 pages, List 6.
MADDEN,
Mary Florence. See entry for
MADDEN,
Robert Joseph. See entry for ERASMUS, P.
MADELEY,
Henry, a Constable of Birmingham England wrote in 1896 re his aunts Priscilla
and Eliza Madeley, who left there 38 years ago, c.1858. 11 pages.
MADIGAN,
Mary. See entry for McNAMARA, Catherine
MAHER,
Martin, sought by nephew Dan MAHAR, Minnisota, USA in 1911. Maher was born in
Parish Temple Derry, Co. Tipperary. Police interview two Maher's but neither
from that parish. Included in file is a magazine clipping of a photograph of
the Tipperary First All Ireland Hurling Champions, 1887, which includes
several Maher players - two of the initial D, two of the initial M and one T.
Maher. List 12
MAHONEY,
Mrs. Lucy, of Kingsland, Auckland New Zealand, wrote in 1913 re her brother
John Benjamin WRIGHT, born Kingsland, London England, aged 66 years, who left
there c1865. She has recently joined her daughter and husband in New Zealand.
John was married to Sarah Matilda EVANS in Sydney and last heard of in
Collingwood in 1891. Police find his widow. 7 pages, List 12.
MAHONY,
William. See entry for O'MAHONY, Rev. John
MAILER,
James Melrose. Head Constable, Liverpool England, wrote in 1906 re this man who
had applied to join the police there. Local police are asked to interview his
referees and confirm references, which they do. 3 pages, List 11.
MALARIS,
Metros. See entry for ZERVAS, Peter
MALCOLMS.
See entry for NIXON, Joseph.
MALIN,
Catherine. See entry for MALIN, James
MALIN,
James of Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA wrote in 1914 re his relatives.
His aunt Catherine MALIN, a native of Kings Co. Ballingar Ireland, left there
about sixty years before and settled in Bendigo. She married Mr. SIMPSON
and they had four children. 7 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
MALLOY,
Robert. See entry for HARRISON, Mrs. Mary.
MALTON,
Hillas, of Bradford Yorkshire England, wrote in 1916 re his sister Blance, aged
21years, who was living in Brunswick. His letters have been returned. Police
locate her, she is to be married to a Mr. BENSON shortly. 5 pages, List 6.
MANCINELLI,
Scotti. See entry for AMERICI, Ugo.
MANGAN,
Michael. See entry for LARBY, Mrs. Mary.
MANN,
Mr. and Mrs. See entry for CLIVE, Andrew
MANN,
Ann. See entry for BROOK, A.W.
MANNING,
Harry. See entry for MEINUNG, Ettie.
MANNING,
Michael. See entry for RAFFERTY, Mrs. M.A.
MANSON,
Mary. See entry for BRESLIN, Thomas.
MAPSON,
Hart. Annie Beatrice THOMAS of Fitzroy claims he deserted his illegitimate
child to her in 1913. He was English, c25 years, and she believed he was in New
Zealand. Police locate him and he agrees to pay maintenance. 9 pages, List 12
MARCH,
Peter. See entry for MARZO, Pietro.
MARCH,
Richard Bassett, of Cardiff Wales, wrote in 1910 re his uncle William BASSETT,
a native of Plymouth Devon England. Relatives found. 7 pages, List 14.
MARCHBANK,
G. See entry for LUNN, Frederick D.
MARET,
Louise. See entry for PORTNER, Fritz.
MARGESSON,
Robert. See entry for HORSFIELD, Richard.
MARONEY,
Thomas John Adrian, D.C.M. See entry for REDFERN, Miss.
MARSCHNER,
Carolina & E.H.. See entry for KRAUSE, A.
MARSH,
Mary M., wrote from Calgary Alberta Canadia in 1915 re William Marsh. She is
the widow of his nephew Thomas B. Marsh. William wrote from Brunswick River in
1888. Not found. 10 pages, List 8.
MARSHALL,
E.E. See entry for HEDIGAN, W.
MARSHALL,
Mary, of Crosshill, Glasgow Scotland, wrote in 1906 re her husband John, who
left there seventeen years ago for Melbourne, to stay with his uncle James in
Melbourne. She hasn't heard from him in nine years, believes he is in W.
Australia. He was 46 years old, formerly a ship's steward and a freemason. Not
found. 9 pages, List 13.
MARSHALL,
Richard or Thomas. See PEARCE, Mrs. H.
MARTIN,
A. of Elsternwick. See BANVARD, Mrs. J.
MARTIN,
A.W., of Castlemaine Victoria. Writes to police that he has sent a bank draft
to his brother Thomas RESEIGH in New Zealand, and heard nothing back. NZ police
find him. 7 pages, 2 very faint - carbon copies. List 17.
MARTIN,
C., Consul for Switzerland, Melbourne, wrote in 1894 re Henri PERRIN, a Swiss
citizen about 35 years, from Payrne in the Canton de Vaud. Has heard he
has died and asks death certificate, but found alive. 5 pages, List 4.
MARTIN,
Charles Edward. See entry for MARTYN, Emily.
MARTIN,
E.S., Kenkian Assoc., Yates County New York USA wrote in 1897 re his uncles and
aunts: James and Margaret EMMERSON, George and Martha HUNTER, Margaret
MARTIN. He is a student, a graduate of Kinda College, father William a farmer.
6 pages, List 4A
MARTIN,
James. See entry for COSTELLO, J.J.
MARTIN,
Joseph, Carne Hill Gover, near St. Austell Cornwall, wrote in 1911 re his uncle
William Martin, who 'built a large manshion and kept a large boat store'. He
has seen a newspaper report that someone of that name died and left a large
amount of money. Not found. 3 pages.
MARTIN,
Margaret. See entry for MARTIN, E.S.
MARTIN,
William. See entry for MARTIN, Joseph.
MARTYN,
Emily, wrote in 1905 from Sidcup Kent England re her husband Charles Edward
Martyn, falsely registered at birth as MARTIN, an illegitimate child of an old
man. Rambling letter, but seems that Charles had run off with
Harriet MILNER; photo of Charles and Harriet on file. 4 pages. File
incomplete, no response from police found. Additional file of 1917 has postage
stamp size photo of Charles Martyn, gives physical description, states falsely
registered at birth as Edward MARTIN at Charing Cross, known from birth to 1893
as Martyn, married her in 1886, has been several times to America etc. etc. Not
found. 11 pages, List 6. See Introduction re cost of copying photographs.
MARX,
Barney and Charles. . See entry for KOROALSKY, S.
MAY,
Andrena and William. See entry for TIPP, Mrs. A.
MARZO,
Pietro. Italian Consul in Melbourne writes in 1920 re this man, who was
naturalised as Peter MARCH. 6 pages, List 9.
MASHITER,
Richard. See entry for STUDHOLME, M.
MASON,
Isabella. See entry for DEWAR, D.
MATICI,
Robert. See entry for AMERICI, Ugo.
MATTHEWS,
D., Inspector, Alton Division, Hants Constabulary, England, wrote on behalf of
friends of Mrs. SPAIN, in 1893. She was living at Bairnsdale and in great
distress. 4 pages.
MATTHEWS,
Edward, of Dipton near Invercargill New Zealand, wrote in 1898. He had seen a
newspaper report of a murder, and wondered if the victim was his brother
William, who was a native of Gloucester England. Police confirm it was not. 6
pages, List 14.
MAXSEY,
F. of Dromyrourke, Muckross, Killarney Ireland, wrotge in 1914, asking the
Chief Commissioner to place the 'enclosed bills in the principal police
stations'. The handbills are for a 'Painless Cure for Hard Corns' and are still
on the file. He was formerly in the army, stationed at Gibraltar, Malta. 2
pages, and 5 copies of the bills. List 13.
MAXWELL,
Mrs. Jane Hird, wrote from Salt Lake City USA in 1908 re her brother Joseph
HIRD, a cabinetmaker, who emigrated to Melbourne in the 1860s; she is his only
sister. 5 pages.
MAYHEW,
Maria and Matilda. See entry for MAYHEW, W.
MAYHEW,
W. of Marion Park, East London, England wrote in 1903 re Maria, wife of
schoolmaster named HOLMES, who had a sister Matilda at Avoca Victoria.
She is entitled to a share in an estate. Relatives traced were Caroline
Grace KERNOT and William John HOLME, solicitor. 7 pages.
MEALLIN,
George R. See SINGER, Charles Douglas -
CRIMINALS & OTHER FILES..
MEEK,
Mrs. J., of St. Louis, Mo, USA, wrote in 1905 re Mathew and Dennis HAYES, who
formerly ran the Clare Castle Inn, and were her uncles. Police check here and
in Sydney, but not found. 7 pages, List 12.
MEDEKER,
Maurice and Ogden. See entry for ANDERSON, A.J.
MEIGHER,
Mrs. Mary. See entry for HARRISON, Martin
MEIKLE,
E.J. Mrs. See entry for KEEN, J.
MEIKLE,
Margaret. See entry for RICHARDSON, Mrs.
MEIKLEJOHN,
Mrs. A. See GREER, R.T.
MEINUNG,
Ettie, of Wellington New Zealand, wrote in 1918 re her husband Ernest Henry.
She left to visit her invalid mother, and he promised to send money but has
not. Police locate him, using name Harry MANNING. 4 pages, List 6.
MELDRUM,
Anne. See entry for DEWAR, D.
MERRY,
Mrs. Elizabeth. See entry for MICHELMORES.
MERTON,
John T. See entry for MILLER, John T.
MESSNER,
Eugene, of Fechenheim, Offenbacherlandstr, Germany, wrote twice in 1920 re his
uncle Fritz, who emigrated c1852. They corresponded
until the war. Reports the death of his
father and asks details of Fritz.
Detailed reply sent. 12 pages,
List 18.
MEYER,
Mrs. G.T. wrote in 1916 from Wellington New Zealand re G.N. (Harry) YOUNG, who
fathered an illegitimate child and kept her for 5 years, but has not maintained
her for the past 2 years. Believed to be in Melbourne; not found, but police
report a Harry Young enlisted in the A.I.F. and give physical description. 8
pages, List 6.
MEYER,
M.P. See entry for HAYES, Richard P.
MEYER,
P.J., solicitor, Goulburn, wrote in 1910 on behalf of Mrs. Septimus STYLES. She
was married to him in 1905, and they have two children. The marriage was kept
secret from his father who did not approve, so Septimus would inherit his
estate. Father has died, and Septimus has now married Ada May BURGESS and gone
to Canada with her. Meyer wants police to pay for his extradition to face
bigamy charges. 4 pages, List 13.
MICHELMORES,
solicitors, Exeter England, wrote in 1920 re relatives of Mrs. Ann ROWLANDS,
sister of Mrs. Elizabeth MERRY. Found. 3 pages, List 13.
MIDDLETON,
Emily. See ASHMAN, Mrs. Emily.
MIDDLETON,
John. T. Squires, acting superintendent of Stockport Union, Stockport England,
wrote in 1914 re this man, who had left there in January 1913, leaving a wife
and three children behind. He had not sent them any money for a year, had been
boarding with a Mrs. Archer in Richmond. He was 32 years old, a chocolate
moulder. Police interview Mrs. Archer who states he borrowed money from her and
has not been seen since. Not found. 13 pages, List 11.
MILBURN,
Mrs. See entry for THOMPSON, Ada.
MILES,
Hugh, Dunedin New Zealand, wrote in 1914 re the Chicago Electrical Appliance
Co., who had a branch office in Melbourne, and their 'Magic Mirrors'. He had
bought one on trial, returned it and not got a refund. Other complaints have
been received about this company. Police find the manager A. GREENBURGH has
gone to London. His former partner Frank GAYLOR denies any connection with the
company now. L.L. ROBINSON also denies any connection, even though he occupies
the same premises. 11 pages, List 10.
MILLAR,
James, solicitor, Duns, N.B., wrote in 1900 re William HASTIE who owes
maintenance on his illegitimate child there; brother of Adam. 5 pages, List 18.
MILLARD,
Mrs. A. of Millard, Taunton, Somerset England, wrote in 1918 re her daughter
Ada, whom she had not heard from for a year. Her sister, Mrs. SAMSON lived in
Albert Park. Found. Photo and 9 pages, List 16. (See comment above about the
cost of photo reproduction.) CONNECTION FOUND
MILLER,
John T. alias MERTON. Embezzled several thousand dollars from First
National Bank of Columbia PA USA and absconded. Reward poster and
photograph sent to Victorian police; was seen in New South Wales. Several
reports on his movements. 16 pages. (See comment about reproduction of
photographs at top of page)
MILLS,
Arthur Lees. See entry for MILLS, T.A.
MILLS,
Mr. T.A. of Oakamoor, North Staffs, England, wrote in 1905, re his brother
Arthur Lees Mills, a chemist, who went to Australia nearly 23 years ago.
3 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
MILLWARD,
Mrs. Elizabeth of
MILNER,
Harriet. See entry for MARTYN, Emily.
MITCHELL,
Fred of Bombay India wrote in 1906 re his wife Louisa who has run away with a
Mr. PAUL, real name LACHMINOVICE, a hotelkeeper in Karachi who deserted his
wife. 4 pages.
MITCHELL,
Louisa. See entry for MITCHELL, Fred.
MITCHELL,
Simon. Sought by sister Emma TRUSCOTT of Truro Cornwall in 1900; he left for
Australia 35 years ago. 7 pages, List 16
MOHR,
Claus. German Consul in Melbourne writes in 1911 seeking descendants of this
man, who died in Melbourne in 1895. 6 pages, List 15.
MOHRLE,
Matilda. See entry for MOHRLE, W.
MOHRLE,
W., wrote from Suva Fiji in 1893, re his children. One, Matilda, is in
Melbourne in care, 3 in care in Sydney. His wife is a drunkard and he has
not been able to pay maintenance until now. 6 pages.
MOMBERG,
Louis, of Apolda, Germany, wrote in 1901 re Emil PITSCHEL, a baker, 34yrs. Found.
2 pages, List 18. CONNECTION FOUND
MONIGATTI,
Antonio. Swiss Consul Melbourne wrote in 1919 re him; he had emigrated in 1883,
but no news had been heard from him since 1900. Found by police. 6 pages, List
10. CONNECTION FOUND
MOON,
Blanche H. See ANDERSON, James.
MOONEY,
Archie. Transvaal Town Police South Africa wrote in 1905 asking if
Mooney, presently in prison there, had a record in Australia; was an
Australian, aged 35 years. 7 pages.
MOONEY,
Bridget, sought by Captain of Detectives, Dallas USA, in 1918, on behalf of
'old Lady in this City that is a relative to the party in question...' Bridget
was born at Cloughan, King's County Ireland c1841, and arrived in Australia
c1861, married a Frenchman. Police find she married Philip LE LIEVRE and trace
family. 9 pages, List 6. CONNECTION FOUND
MOONEY,
Patrick. See entry for McDONALD, James.
MOONEY,
Thomas. See entry for McDONALD, James.
MOORE,
Albert. See entry for JACKSON, Annie M.
MOORE,
Arthur. See entry for MOORE, John G.
MOORE,
Frederick T. Wanted for embezzlement in Boston USA in 1906; reward notice
poster on file. William Gibson Moore, born London Canada, and c40 years of age,
is suspected of being the same person, but is subsequently proved not to be. He
is a mason and was managing Scottish Entertainers Donaldson & Spence, but
now selling photographs. Flyer from Donaldson & Spence also on file. 24
pages, List 11.
MOORE,
John Grant. New Scotland Yard wrote in 1906, enclosing two photos, one full
face and one profile, of this man, and asking if he was known to police in
Australia. Responses from N.S.W. and Tasmania police on file; he is a convicted
confidence man, nickname 'Sparrow Jack' and known also as John McDONALD or
GILBERT, also as Arthur MOORE. 8 pages, List 11. See top for information on
ordering photographs.
MOORE,
William Gibson. See entry for MOORE, Frederick T.
MOORHOUSE,
Mrs. Mary Ann. See entry for MILLWARD, Mrs. Elizabeth; see entry for
MOORHOUSE, Thomas
MOORHOUSE,
Thomas, of Providence, Rhode Island USA, wrote in 1914 re his widowed aunt Mrs.
Mary Ann Moorhouse, who died in September 1913. Her husband was his uncle and
namesake, and he believes he was entitled to a share of her estate. 7 pages,
List 7.
MORGAN,
Annie. See entry for COLLINS, Joseph H.
MORGAN,
Ernest P. of Portland Oregon USA wrote in 1907 re 'old chum' George SWAFFIELD
who migrated from London England to Australia recently. 4 pages.
MORGAN,
Mary. See entry for MORGAN, Stephen.
MORGAN,
Stephen V., of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA wrote in 1902 re his sister Mary
MORGAN who left Ireland in 1884, aged about 50 years now, a dressmaker. 7
pages.
MORGAN,
T. (Mr.) See entry for WILSON, Mrs. Eva.
MORGAN,
William. See entry for COLLINS, Joseph H.
MORGANS,
Mary. See entry for EVANS, William E.
MORIN,
Frank, wrote from Kingston Jamaica in 1914 re George Willis GAYLARD, who left
there 32 years ago, aged 17 years. He is writing on behalf of the family.
Police locate Gaylard. 4 pages, List 7
MORLEY,
Bartel, of Helena, Montana, USA, wrote in 1894 re his brother Fred. Not found.
2 pages, List 17.
MORRIS,
Mrs. F. of Temuka [?] New Zealand, wrote in 1905 re her brother George SWEET.
She had read in a newspaper that someone of that name had been killed. He was
41 years old and her only brother. Police report it was not him. 6 pages, List
15.
MORRIS,
J. Jones, solicitor, Blaenau Festiniog Wales, wrote in 1894 re Sir Edward POORE
who died recently in Australia. He owned a slate quarry in Portmadoc
North Wales, and left his wife and family there, and ran off with a servant,
Elizabeth DAVIES to Australia some years ago. Her sister Mrs. Ann JONES
seeks to make contact with her. 5 pages, List 4A
MORRISON,
F.W. of Belfast Ireland, wrote in 1900 re his brother James MORRISON, a native
of Belfast, who died in Melbourne. 3 pages.
MORRISON,
James. See entry for MORRISON, F.W.
MORRISSEY,
Dan. See entry for CARY, Mrs. Mary.
MORTON,
Mrs. Regina of Coronado S.D. Co., California USA, wrote in 1915 re finding
relatives of Jane BAILEY (married name not known) and George JAMES her cousin,
who went to Australia c70 years ago. She is looking for descendants of her
grandparents Baileys; were from Cambridge, her uncle was the great
surgeon-artist-linguist of Cambridge and St. Bartholomew's hospital, there were
18 children in his family. Police reply too many of that name to research. 3
pages, List 8.
MOSHER,
Mrs. E. of Lawrence, Mass., USA, wrote in 1914 re her father Jeremiah WILSON,
whom she has heard has died. Her mother, who is 75 years old, is living with
her. Asks if he had any property. Police report he was an old age pensioner,
living in Williamstown, and his wife is still living there. He left no
property. 5 pages, List 11.
MOSLEY,
C., of Auckland New Zealand, wrote in 1901 re a Mosely who left there c1888 for
Melbourne, had six children and lived in St. Kilda. Not found. 8 pages, List
18.
MOSS,
David. Police in Glastonbury, Somerset
UK enquire about his Victorian background in 1894, 45 years, Jewish. 5 pages, List 22.
MOSS,
Frederick. A banker, he embezzled funds in India. Police file
reports his arrival in Melbourne, and apprehension in Adelaide in 1893.
11 pages.
MOSS,
Timothy, sought by brother George of Valdey Alaska USA. Found, had last heard
of his brother in Klondyke. 5 pages, List 8.
MOUNTAIN,
James. See entry for MOUNTAIN, Michael.
MOUNTAIN,
Michael, Oxford Warren County, New Jersey USA wrote in 1892 re his uncle James
Mountain, a carpenter from Ardmore Co. Waterford Ireland, with a wife and two children;
he will hear something to his advantage. Police find he committed
suicide. 8 pages.
MULCAIR,
T.J., of Mungret College, Limerick Ireland, wrote in 1914 re John HAYES, who
left Ireland c20 years ago for Sydney or Melbourne. Father was a doctor, mother
alive in Dublin and anxious to hear from him. He was formerly employed in a
bank there. Police check every John Hayes in Melbourne, but he is not found. 11
pages, List 8.
MUIR,
Mrs. Margaret Loudon. See ENTERKINE, R.
MULLALLY,
John, of Milltown, Ballrnecargy, Westmeath Ireland, wrote in 1910 re his
brother Patrick who left for Melbourne 25 years ago. Found. 5 pages, List 14.
MUNRO,
D. of Exmouth Devonshire wrote in 1901 from S.S. 'Lynton' at Newport. He
is a master mariner whose wife and has run off with - COOMBS, taking their four
year old child with her. Coombs has left his wife and two children
destitute. They arrived in Melbourne in September 1901, and will probably
use his wife's maiden name of JOHNSON. Coombs was a grocer and is working
at his trade. 2 pages. List 5.
MUNSLOW,
Alfred, of Wellington New Zealand, wrote in 1917 re his bother Arthur David
Munslow, who was last heard of in Melbourne three years ago; people in England
are anxious about him. 6 pages, List 6.
MUNSLOW,
Arthur David. See entry for MUNSLOW, Alfred.
MURE,
Mrs. Margaret Loudon. See ENTERKINE, R.
MURPHY,
Daniel. See entry for MURPHY, Kathleen.
MURPHY,
James. See entry for MURPHY, Kathleen.
MURPHY,
Mrs. James. See entry for ROBINSON, Rose.
MURPHY,
Joseph. See entry for MURPHY, Kathleen and Mary
MURPHY,
Joss. See entry for DASHWAY, Charles.
MURPHY,
Miss Kathleen of Worthing, Sussex England, wrote in 1920 re James, Joe and
Daniel MURPHY, her uncles, who came from 'Green Lane Co Waterford Clonmel Co
Tipperary Ireland'. She was the eldest daughter of their brother
William. 5 pages.
MURPHY,
Mrs. Mary of St. Kilda in Melbourne wrote in 1915 re her son Joseph MURPHY, who
left for the USA 9 years previously. She believes he is the person who was
known in California as John Howard WILSON, and who died there in 1911, and asks
police to check. File contains Californian death certificate, small photo of
Joseph and details of his life there. His identity is confirmed. 16 pages, List
7.
MURRAY,
Joseph Richard, of Calcutta Police, wrote in 1907 re joining Victoria police.
He was 29 yers, had been in the army. 3 pages, List 14.
MURRAY,
Michael or Patrick Michael. See entry for KENNEY, Thomas L.
MURRAY,
Peter, wrote from Waipati, Otago New Zealand in 1910 re Thomas Charles FISHER,
who used to live near Great Western, Victoria. Fisher was engaged to a local
girl, but rumour said he was already married in Victoria. 3 pages, List 5.
MUSCHIALLI,
Hannah. See entry for WAGNER, Heinrich.
MUSGROVE.
See entry for NEWBOLD, Ellen.
MUSSALMAN,
Ruldoo and Saman. See entry for SAMAN.
MUSTARD,
Alexander, sought by Miss Margaret Mustard of Unthank, Urquhart, Elgin,
Scotland in 1914. He was a ship's carpenter, last heard from seven months ago.
4 pages, List 13.
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NAIRIERE,
E., Telegraph Commissioner, Angiers, France, wrote in 1893. He is the son
of a police commissioner, and is compiling 'descriptive summaries of police
systems of different countries'. Letter written in French. 2 pages.
NASH,
John, of Bishops Waltham, Hants, England, wrote in 1899 re William Edward
WYATT, his wife's brother. Wyatt (born in Portsmouth) left London in 1874
and was last heard of in Brisbane Queensland in 1885, but now believed to be in
Melbourne. Found after extensive search. 20 pages.
NEALE,
Louisa. See PURNELL, Walter James
NEALE,
David Adoneram. See entry for GADSDON.
NEEDHAM,
Frank Henry wrote from the Observatory, Cape Town South Africa re his cousin
W.H. BREDIN, son of Catherine. 3 pages.
NEEDS,
Richard. See HACKER, Mrs. E.
NEILD,
Alfred. See entry for EDMUNDS, L.
NELLEUM,
David. See entry for COHEN, Sara.
NESBITT.
See entry for HORNER, John
NETHERSOLE,
George Bradfield. Sought by solicitor Monsieur Napoleon ARGLES of Paris France,
in 1916. Was entitled to some property. Police find that he had died, but son
was still alive. 5 pages. List 6
NEVILLE,
Bridget. See entry for SCANLIN, Mary.
NEVILLE,
Lord Richard. See entry for ROBINSON, Rose.
NEWBERT,
Thomas, formerly of Fenton in Lincolnshire England, last heard of in 1861 at
Ballarat, sought by A.M. Newbert of Hull, England, in 1901. Thomas would be 80
years old. Not found. 3 pages, List 17.
NEWBOLD,
Ellen wrote from South Africa in 1903. A former army nursing sister, she
had met Sidney Ewan HALL of 5th Vic. Mounted Rifles in Pretoria 1901 and
married him in 1902. Now believes he was already married and he and his
first wife were formerly of WILLIAMSON MUSGROVE OPERATIC CO. He had
brothers George and Marshall. 7 pages.
NEWCOMBE,
Louisa. See BAIRD, Robert.
NICHOL,
William. See entry for MABON, Mrs. Jane.
NICHOLLS,
Mrs. See PRICE, Mrs. H.
NICHOLLS,
Gladys, Windsor Ontario Canada, wrote in 1917 re William NICHOLLS. Police reply
that details are too meagre to trace - she only gave his name. 3 pages, List 6.
NICHOLLS,
John. See entry for AVIS, Horace.
NICHOLS,
Albert. See entry for WATKINSON, Mrs. C.L.
NICHOLS,
Horace. See entry for ROLLAND, Mary
NICHOLSON,
Sir Arthur, Bart. See entry for WILSON, Mrs. Isaac.
NICHOLSON,
Emma. See WARD, Thomas
NICHOLSON,
John and Margaret. See LAZONBY, Edward
NICKSON,
Ellen Rebecca. See entry for WOODWARD, George W.
NICOLSON,
William Isaac. Left Melrose Scotland many years ago, now aged about 60
years, was in Adelaide South
Australia for some time. Solicitor writes on behalf of his un-named
brother; has heard he has drowned. 5 pages.
NICOURT,
Benjamin Victor. Letter written in French, sought by someone.
1862. 2 pages, List 5.
NIELSEN,
Ellen Matilda, wrote in 1914 from Devonport New Zealand, asking police to find
her late husband Peter's naturalisation papers so she had claim a pension. He
died 6 months previously. Police forward file to New Zealand police, asking for
more details, and the file is returned with the comment that Ellen has learnt
from the Public Trustee in Auckland that he was a married man, with a wife and
4 children in Chilwell near Geelong. As her children are now illegitimate, she
is not entitled to a widow's pension, and wishes the investigation dropped. 5
pages, List 8.
NIELSEN,
Peter. See NIELSEN, Ellen
NISBET,
George Dundas. See entry for RITCH, William
NIXON,
Joseph, Glendale, Ontario Canada, wrote in 18993 re two Mr. MALCOLMS,
bachelors, who had died in Australia; there had been newspaper advertisements
for heirs. Reply states details provided too meagre. 5 pages.
NOLAN,
-. See entry for FENELON, J. Robert.
NOLAN,
Julia. See entry for DRISCOLL, Annie.
NOLAN,
William of Stanford near Hycter/Kycter [?] England wrote in 1892 re William
McDONALD who took his discharge from the 64th Regiment in 1853 and sailed from
Bombay to Melbourne. He was married, with 1-2 children, born in the North
of Ireland, a cabinet maker. His wife was from Kilkenny Ireland.
His wife's family have asked Nolan to try and find them. Police searched
unsuccessfully. 6 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
NORMAN,
-. See entry for READ & READ.
NORRIS,
Albert, sought by his sister Mary Ann, c/- Thomas PRICE, Harewood House, Cardiff,
in 1914. He was a native of Embrough, Somerset. Not found. 4 pages, List 8.
NORTON,
Mrs. Henrietta of Wynburg, Cape Colony, wrote in 1919 re her daughter Sarah,
Mrs. WATERFALL, whose husband was an electrical engineer. Not found. 5 pages,
List 15.
NOWLAN,
William B. See entry for COCHRANE, Mary.
NOWRY,
James P. of Victoria B.C. Canada, wrote in 1900 re his uncle Daniel ROBILLIARD
of Talbot, who has not answered his letters. James's grandmother was Mrs.
Margaret Robilliard of Jersey Channel Islands. Found. 9 pages, List 18.
NUGENT,
Edward Barnett. See entry for SEDGWICK, Henry N.M. and KENNEDY, Hugh V.
NUGENT,
R.R. See entry for KENNEDY, Hugh V.
NUTTALL,
Edward L. See entry for CONROY, Julia
OAKLEY,
Harry. See entry for C.H. SMITH.
O'BRIEN,
Dennis. See entry for O'BRIEN, Michael.
O'BRIEN,
Mr. J. of Glasgow Scotland, wrote in 1919 re his sister Mrs. Mary McLAUGHLIN,
who left there 6-7 yers ago for Melbourne. Found. 3 pages, List 17.
O’BRIEN,
James and Bridget. See LEONARD, Patrick.
O'BRIEN,
Mary. See entry for O'BRIEN, Timothy.
O'BRIEN,
Michael, of Halifax Nova Scotia, wrote in 1892 re his brother Dennis, who died
in Melbourne in 1876, and had come to Australia as warder in the convict
service, and married Sophie COLEMAN in Melbourne. He was formerly from
London. They had two daughters, Elizabeth and Ellen. Michael's aunt
died earlier in the year, and Dennis's family entitled to a share of the
estate. Daughters were found, one now Mrs. O. CARLSEN. Mother
Sophie had remarried John WILLIAMS, but was now dead. 7 pages.
O'BRIEN,
Timothy, San Francisco, California USA, wrote n 1893 re his aunt Mary O'BRIEN,
who left Ireland 'with a bevy of young girls who sailed from Dublin Bay in May
1849' for Australia; she was then 18 years. The family have not heard
from her since. 2 pages, List 4.
O'CALLAGHAN,
Tim. See entry for HOEY, J.
O'CONNELL,
Edward. See ARMSTRONG, A.W.
O'CONNER,
John. See entry for JOHNSTON, Mrs. Jane.
O'CONNOR,
Mary. See entry for McCARTHY, William C.
O'CONNOR,
Michael. See entry for KENNEDY, Michael.
O'CONNOR,
Nora. See entry for KENNEDY, Michael.
O'CONNOR,
Patrick. See entry for WILSON, R.
O’DONNELL,
David, born Ballysheedy, Co Limerick Ireland c1839, left there in 1864 with
neighbour Michael CLANCY, went to Australian goldfields. Nephew Cornelius CONSIDINE of Brooklyn U.S.
wrote in 1894. Not found, 7 pages, List
22.
O'DOW,
Lucy F. (Mrs.). Wrote in 1914 from Dedrick California USA re a diamond brooch
she had left (ie pawned) with Mr. FRANKLIN in Melbourne some years previously.
Her brother John A. OSBORNE had paid part of the amount owing, and she had paid
the rest, but the brooch had not been returned. 'She had bad luck in Melbourne,
lost £600 in bad investments' but hoped to return. Franklin confirms he has
brooch, and wrote to the brother, seeking written permission from her to post
it to him, but his letter was returned from the Dead Letter Office. 9 pages,
List 8.
O'DOWD,
Patrick. See entry for McCARRY, J.
O’DWYER,
Myles, of Brockton, Mass., USA, wrote in 1906, seeking address of his father
James, who retired from the police force in 1904. Found.
4 pages, List 19.
O'GRADY,
Maurice and Michael. See entry for O'NEILL, William
O'GRADY,
Polly. See entry for
O'HARE,
John. See entry for SULLIVAN, Mrs. Magt.
O'KANE,
William, solicitor, Garvagh, Co. Derry Ireland wrote in 1914 re the estate of
late Patrick O'KANE of Gortmacrane Kierea, Co. Londonderry, who died in 1913,
leaving a legacy to the children of his late daughter Ellen. She had gone to Australia
many years previously and married a man named Spreadby. All her relations were
in the USA and no-one had an address for her. Police establish the surname is
SPREADBURY and find two daughters. Further letter results in additional police
action. 13 pages, List 7
O'KEENAN,
Shaun. See entry for McERLAIN, Michael
OLIVERA,
Mrs., of Honolulu wrote in 1919 re her son Louis, 18 years, who had been on a
steamship and taken ill. 4 pages.
OLLIS,
W., of Stockwell England, wrote in 1894 thanking police for finding his
son. (Earlier letter missing from file). 1 Page List 4.
OLSEN,
Charles. See entry for OLSEN, J.
OLSEN,
Mrs. John of Seattle Washington USA wrote in 1914 re the late Carl Gustaf
Anderson BOYE who died in Maryborough hospital, seeking details of his estate.
Police establish it is Maryborough Qld, and not Victoria that is meant, and
send file there. They find that Boye's estate was left to August Ludwig
ANDERSSON and Pehr Eric ANDERSSON of Catharineholm Klastrop, Nykopings Land,
Sweden. 9 pages, List 7.
OLSEN,
J., of St. Paul, Minnesota USA, wrote in 1893 re his brother Charles. 1
page.
OLSEN,
Olaf. See entry for KLEPSTAD, Paul.
OLVERENSHAW
or RENSHAW, Thomas. Solicitors
Challinors and Shaw of Leek, Staffordshire England, wrote in 1904 re the two
sons of Thomas, whom they had not heard from since 1899. 2 pages, List 18.
O'MAHONY,
Rev. John wrote from Kanturth, Co Cork Ireland in 1856, seeks confirmation that
his brother William MAHONY has died in Victoria - left Ireland in 1852. 2
pages. List 4.
O'MEARA,
Jerry. See VEALE, R.R.
O'NEIL,
Miss Lottie, teacher, New Brunswick, Canada, wrote in 1899 re Michael O'NEIL or
NEIL, her uncle, c66 yrs. Her father Patrick Byrnes O'NEIL died in Williamstown
c1868, and her family left. Father's other brothers were William and Harry.
Found. 7 pages, List 18.
O'NEILL,
Maurice. See entry for O'NEILL, William
O'NEILL,
Michael and Patrick See entry for CONNER, Mrs. Margaret
O'NEILL,
William and Maurice write in 1892 re Maurice and Michael O'GRADY, who left
Ireland 45-50 years ago, and were from Tralee, Co Kerry Ireland. 2 pages.
OPIE,
Miss Isabella. Letter from assistant to
Major COX, British Resident, Persian Gulf, 1905, thanking police for the
detective’s report on Opie. Incomplete
file, no personal details on her. 2
pages, List 18.
ORAM,
George, of Hackney, London, wrote in 1901 re uncle William ORAM or ALLEN, who
left London in 1882. Police interview two of that name, one of whom is
apparently the right person, but has never heard of his nephew. 7 pages,
List 5.
ORCHARD.
See entry for PRENDERGAST, John.
O'REILLY,
- Mrs. See entry for CAPLES, John.
O'REILLY,
Catherine, Edward, Eugene. See entry for REILLEY, Edward.
O'REILLY,
Gerald. Chief of Police, Cape Town South Africa, writes in 1894. O'Reilly,
aged 19, has left by ship for Australia without parents' knowledge or approval;
is probably heading for his aunt Mrs. M. Fitzgerald in Melbourne. Asks
police to meet ship, which they do. 11 pages List 4A
ORLOFF,
Mr. See entry for WILLIAMS, J.
O'ROURKE,
Harold (known as Bill). See entry for OWENS, Mrs. L.
O'ROURKE,
L.W., Attorney, of Portland Oregon USA, wrote in 1920 re Edwin H. WILMA, known
as 'Bert' Wilma, and in the advertising business. Wilma's wife has
died. 4 pages.
O'ROURKE,
William. See entry for OWENS, Mrs. L.
O'ROURKE,
William J., of Brooklyn New York USA, wrote in 1893 re Thomas TOOHEY, who lost
his wife through a fire and became an invalid through shock. For the last
20 years Mrs. DWYER, now deceased, has been trying to find him. O'Rourke
is her cousin. Police locate Toohey, who has been writing to Nellie
DWYER, her daughter. 8 pages.
ORR,
Mocine (?) See entry for STUART, Mrs. Annie.
ORR,
Samuel. Sought by sister Martha Orr and her son John McGRADY of Old Cunmock,
Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1905. Last heard of 13 years ago. Found. 9 pages, List
12.
ORTNER,
Johanna nee EIDENHAMMER. Sought by Swedish Consul in Melbourne (acting for
Austro- Hungarian interests in Melbourne) in 1919. Found by police. 6 pages,
List 10.
OSBORNE,
Elizabeth Ann, wrote from London England in 1900 re her husband Samuel Slack
Osborne; she has heard he is dead and seeks details. Police reply that his
brother Frederick arranged burial and he only left a small estate. Two letters
from her, with almost intelligible handwriting. 6 pages, List 12.
OSBORNE,
John A. See entry for O'DOW, Lucy F.
O'SHAUGHNESSY,
Margaret. See entry for KING, Margaret
OSMAN,
Harry, of Coff's Harbour NSW. Detailed police file shows that his wife Edith
Maud ran off with Edward CASS/COSTELLO/HOWARD, taking her daughter Lillian
Louise with her. Edith died in childbirth in 1913. (Funeral card on file). Cass
then came to Victoria and married Ena Frances Mary STEWART nee STEANE, a widow,
in 1914, and the pair, with Lillian, then went to South Africa. Ena was not
happy there and returned to Victoria, asking police to investigate his
background, and take care of the child, who had returned with her. Police
establish that Cass's first wife in Queensland is looking for him, and that he
also seduced Alice ASHTON or PARKER, who had a child to him. Police cannot find
Osman to return his daughter to him, but a former workmate of his, Arthur
Thomas RICHARDS, offers to take the child. Photo of Cass and Lillian on file.
(What a story!) 20 pages, List 8. CONNECTION FOUND
OSMAND,
W.H. See entry for TUCKER, Anthony.
O'TOOLE,
John, burned to death at Walhalla in 1910. Father Patrick and brother Joseph in
Lettermore Co. Galway Ireland write asking for details which are provided. John
had gone to Australia many years before. 15 pages, List 15.
OTWAY,
Benjamin. See TOMBLIN, J.
OUTWIN,
C.W. of Balham London England, wrote in 1914 re his brother Edward who left
Deal Kent many years ago. Police locate him. 6 pages, List 7.
OWEN,
Mrs. Ellen, Matron of Baptist Home, Brooklyn New York USA, wrote in 1894 re her
son John W. BAYLY, who had been living in Melbourne since 1870, and whom she
has not heard from since 1886. Bayly is her son by a previous marriage,
she married Rev. J.J. Owen, Baptist Minister in 1869. 9 pages, List 4.
OWEN,
Frank of Dishergarph P.O. via Sitarampur E.S.R. Bengal India wrote in 1914 re
father in law Frederick Major DOWNES, living in Melbourne. Left wife and
daughter destitute in England in 1904. Wife lived with her mother, but upon her
death has nowhere to go and is destitute. Downes has failed to pay maintenance,
and is a drunkard. Police interview him and report he claims to have been sober
for 9 years but declines to answer any questions. Photo. 10 pages, List 7. See
instructions re cost of photo. CONNECTION
FOUND
OWEN,
Richard, postmaster,
OWEN,
Robert. See entry for OWEN, Samuel.
OWEN,
Samuel, wrote in 1892 re his only brother Robert, a native of Co. Wexford
Ireland. 2 pages.
OWENS,
Mrs., of Chicago, USA, wrote in 1893 re her only son George Wm. OWENS.
She has lost his address. 4 pages.
OWENS,
James wrote from Argold Buildings, Blackwood, Wales, England in 1892 re John
OWENS of Cardinganshire Wales, who came to Australia c12 years ago and stayed
with his uncle Robert OWENS at Mordialloc. Robert is now deceased.
11 pages.
OWENS,
John and Robert. See entry for OWENS, James.
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PACE,
Arthur. See entry for BYRNE, Thomas W. and
PACKER,
G. Wife L. writes from
PACKER,
[PUCKER?] Mrs. Lucy of Franklin, Oneida, C.O., Idaho USA, wrote in 1894 re John
BERRY, who lived in Adelaide 50 years ago. He is her father's brother;
her father was Edward Berry and he came from Stockport England. 3 pages,
List 4.
PACKHAM,
Edward. See entry for PACKHAM, W.
PACKHAM,
W., of Croydon, Surrey England wrote in 1920 re son Edward, not heard from for
two years. 11 pages.
PAGE,
Charles. See entry for WOLFE, Charles.
PAGE,
David. See entry for GABEL, A.J.
PAGUE,
Francis. (or PAQUE). Belgian Consul in
Melbourne wrote in 1905, on behalf of Foreign Office, Brussels, seeking
information about this man. He was on the goldfields in the 1860s and 1870s,
later in Melbourne. Police interview old residents of Talbot, who give
conflicting reports, one stating he died over twenty years ago, but the other
saying he has no recollection of this. Not found. 10 pages, List 12.
PAINTER,
Mrs. Ethel E. of Box House, Kemsing, Kent England, wrote a series of letters 1914-1916
re her husband Ernest Charles, who left her in 1911. Miss Agnes CASEY of
Malvern (Vic.) was to marry him, but cancelled the wedding after her letter.
She is going to divorce him. 34 pages, some repetitive, and photo, List 7. See
instructions at top for details of photo costs.
PALETHORPE,
H. Information sought by his wife Sara of Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
England, in 1905. They separated in Australia c16 years ago, and she and their
two daughters came to England, leaving the son George in Australia. The father
was a picture dealer, last heard of in Richmond. Found interstate. 6 pages,
List 15.
PALMER,
Mrs. E., of Glencourt Stable, Brondesbury Park, Kilburn England, wrote in 1915
re relative Thomas A. PETTY, station master in Victoria, who has not answered
her letters. Found. 6 pages, List 7.
PALMER,
Emily. See entry for PALMER, William.
PALMER,
Mrs. M.A. of Napier New Zealand, wrote in 1911 re her son Joseph Charles Palmer
and his friend James GRAHAM of Bendigo Victoria. The pair left New Zealand in
June 1910 for Melbourne and she hasn't heard anything since. Not found. 11
pages, List 13.
PALMER,
Robert J. of South African Police, Spioenkop, Saltpan via Brandford Orange Free
State, applied for entry to Victoria Police Force in 1914. 3 pages.
PALMER,
Willliam Charles and sister Emily Elizabeth, were sought by their mother Mrs.
E. Palmer of Los Angeles USA in 1915. Their father was killed in a train
accident in New South Wales in 1891. The widow returned to Cheswick England,
but is now in California. Not found. 11 pages, List 7. Earlier letter in 1901
also located, 12 pages, List 17.
PAQUE. See PAGUE.
PARE,
Louis Xavier. French Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1894 seeking details of him;
last heard of in 1886. 7 pages, List 17.
PARK,
Arthur. See entry for HICKEY, F.F.
PARK,
William. See McLEOD, Mrs. John S.
PARKER,
A.J. See entry for HAVEN, Laura.
PARKER,
Alice. See entry for OSMAN, Harry
PARKER,
Charles. Wife Katherine wrote in 1914 from Christchurch New Zealand. He
deserted her and their three children 51/2 years ago, she is now filing for
divorce and wants to know whether he is still alive. He was born at Bonny Doon
near Mansfield, son of John, and had brothers John and Ted. 5 pages, List 8.
PARKER,
Charles Henry. See entry for WALTERS, Rev. Charles.
PARKER,
George. See entry for HAWKINS, G.E.
PARKER,
J.T., late detective of Leeds, Yorkshire England, now a private agent. Wrote in
1901 on behalf of the mother of John DUXBURY. 6 pages, List 18.
PARKER,
Jack. See entry for PARKER, Mrs. M.E.
PARKER,
John and Katherine See entry for PARKER, Charles
PARKER,
Mrs. M.E. of St. Leonards on Sea, England, wrote in 1892 re her husband Jack
who left England in 1888. He was about 41 years of ago and had been a
soldier. 3 pages.
PARKER,
Rose Victoria. See Wife Deserters page for FLORY.
PARKER,
Thomas. See entry for WILLIAMS, M. and HAWKINS, G.E.
PARKINS,
Ethel. See entry for HISLOP, Wm.
PARKINS,
Lillian. See McDONALD, L.
PARKINSON,
E. of Bedford Park, New York USA wrote in 1901 re William Parkinson, a wealthy
man of Melbourne or Sydney. 3 pages, List 9. CONNECTION FOUND
PARKINSON,
William. See entry for PARKINSON, E.
PARNELL,
Mrs. Edsin [?], mother of Brigadier General J.P. Parnell, sought by her niece
Mrs. E.C. VAREY of Toronto Canada in 1919. Found. 4 pages, List 16.
PAROVACINA.
See entry for TOGNOLINI, A.
PARRAVICINI,
Domenico. Italian Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1906. The Italian government
seeks his whereabouts. Others of that surname interviewed, but he is not found.
5 pages, List 11.
PARROTT,
Mrs. L., wrote from Bristol England in 1892 re William DARE, her mother
Priscilla's brother. He left there
in 1851 and hasn't been heard of since. They have heard he has died, and
they were advertised for as next of kin.
5 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
PARRY,
- Mrs. Wrote from Oakdale near Blackwood South Wales in 1920 re her only
brother Thomas Henry EVANS, 42 years, previously a ship's cook. She has heard
he is dead. Police confirm and give details. 6 pages, List 13.
PARRY,
Mrs. E. of Litherland, Liverpool England, wrote in 1920 re her daughter Mrs.
W.H. ROBINSON, who sailed from England to join her husband, an Australian
soldier, in Melbourne, and had written that she was destitute. 4 pages, List 18.
PARRY,
J.A., wrote from Birkenhead England in 1916 re his son in law Henry KIRBY, who
deserted ship 3½ years ago, leaving his wife and two children. He enlisted in
Broadmeadows Victoria as a single man. Records show he joined the AIF, sailed
for the front and returned in 1915, suffering from debility. Found by police.
17 pages. List 6
PARRY,
Owen. See entry for PARRY, William Richard.
PARRY,
William Richard; wrote to the Governor of Victoria in 1903 re Owen PARRY,
native of Llanerchymedd, Anglesey, North Wales, who had left there about
fifty years ago for Bendigo, and was last heard from forty years ago. 9
pages.
PARSELLE,
T.G. Boyd, born 1875 Kent, and late of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards,
stationed in India, had recently arrived in Tasmania (1899), and applied to
join the Victorian Police Force. 2 pages, List 11.
PARTINGTON,
Mrs. Sarah of Farnworth near Bolton, Lancashire England, wrote in 1902 re her
brother George ROYLE, 67 years, who left Manchester in 1865. 13 pages,
List 15.
PARTNER.
See entry for PORTNER.
PASCOE,
Mr. and Mrs. See entry for LAWLEY, A.L.
PASCOE
WEBBE. See entry for HODGKINSON, Joseph
PASSMORE,
Thomas. See entry for BREWER & Son.
PASSMORE,
W.H. See entry for BRENDON, W.E. & Sons.
PATROS,
Panayotis, pilot, French Station, Constantinople, wrote in 1896 re his brother
Antone, a Greek subject, living in Melbourne. Letter had to be translated. 5
pages, List 15.
PATTERSON,
James. See entry for PATTERSON, Thomas.
PATTERSON,
Thomas, of Invercargill, New Zealand, wrote in 1901 re his brother James, who
was born in Lurgan Co. Armagh Ireland, and had been in the British Army,
serving in India and New Zealand. 9 pages.
PATWORTH,
Charles. See entry for AVIS, Horace.
PAUL,
Mr. See entry for MITCHELL, Fred.
PAUL,
Mr. E. of Melbourne wrote in 1906. While on a visit to the USA he had met a Mr.
CROAKE who asked him to find his brother John, least heard of 40 years ago. He
was a native of Co. Kilkenny Ireland, born 1840, and left there in 1863. He
served in Vic. Police force from 1865-1876. Police find that Croake has died,
but identify descendants. 7 pages, List 9. CONNECTION FOUND
PAVEY,
Sidney of Toronto, Ontario, Canada wrote in 1911 re Mrs. William T. POOLE Jnr.
of Sale Victoria, nee Florence Louise PENN of Pembury near Tunbridge Wells Kent
England. He wrote on behalf of her mother, her sister Mrs. PHILPOTT and
his wife who was another sister. The family were worried about her, and
had not heard from her since 1910. 4 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
PAYNE,
Mary Frazier, wrote from England in 1894, seeking her brother Charles Edward
SULLIVAN, 29 years, single, last heard of at Corowa. 16 pages, List 17.
PEACOCK,
Mrs. Jane, Stockport England, wrote in 1910 re James HANDS or RAGION. Police
listed and traced every person named HANDS in Melbourne directory, but could
not trace James. 20 pages, List 5.
PEARCE,
Mrs. Henrietta, of Toronto Canada, wrote in 1901 re a man named either Richard
or Thomas MARSHALL who married a Miss Margaret VAUGHAN in Ireland c50 yrs ago
and left for Australia. 2 pages, no effort made to trace. List 18.
PEARCE,
Captain Richard William. Sought by
Ottawa Trust & Dep. Co., of Ottawa Canada, in 1898; last heard from in
1871. Found. 5 pages, List 18.
PEARCE,
Thomas, of Exeter West, Devonshire England, wrote in 1918 re his sister Mrs.
Emma COURT. Found. 6 pages, List 18.
PEHRSSON,
W. of Stadsmaklare Sweden, wrote in 1901 to Robert A. THOMPSON & Co.,
periodicals importers, asking for help in finding his brother, who arrived here
in 1854, was living at Bendigo and using the name John PETERSON. He had had a
letter from Karl VAN DAMME who told him his brother was paralyzed. Letter was
passed to police who confirm details. 7 pages, List 15.
PEIRCE,
Rose Florence. See entry for DUNSTONE, Ellen.
PENFOLD. See PINFOLD.
PENGELLY,
W.H. of Landsborough, Cornwall England, wrote in 1902 on behalf of Mrs.
Emma LEAN of Penstraze of the Crown Land of Blackwater, Cornwall, re her son
William John LEAN, who left there in 1889 for Australia, and was once at Broken
Hill. His father is death and mother is anxious to hear from him. 3
pages List 5
PENN,
Florence Louise. See entry for PAVEY, Sidney.
PENROSE,
Miss Margaret Jane, of Launceston Cornwall England, wrote in 1907 re her uncle
William WILLS, a native of Liskeard, who went to Ballarat 20-40 years ago. He
was her late mother's brother. 6 pages, List 14.
PEOPLES,
Charles J. of Philadelphia USA wrote in 1918 re his uncle William, who left Co.
Londonderry Ireland c1860 and had a sheep farm in Australia. He promised his
late father that he would try and trace him. Not found. 10 pages, List 6.
PEPPER,
Richard and unnamed wife, once servants of George CRAWSHAY of London, emigrated
to Melbourne c1854 with their son William aged 13 years. Crawshay
has heard the parents have died and is willing to pay for William's
return to England, 1855. 9 pages. List 4.
PERCEVAL,
Montague W. Cairns, (Dr.). Deserted wife Jane in Melbourne, 1900. He was in New
Zealand, believed heading for Cape Town South Africa, with Mrs. Agnes PORTEOUS
passing as his wife. Jane is heading for London via Cape Town and asks police
for assistance. South Africa police report he has already arrived there and
left the ship. 4 pages, List 11.
PERCIVAL,
William. See HUMBY, L.
PERRIN,
Henri. See entry for MARTIN, C.
PERRY,
Elizabeth. See entry for PERRY, John.
PERRY,
George. See entry for CORBITT, Alice J.
PERRY,
John, formerly of Wigan, Lancashire, a miner, left there in 1852. His
daughter Elizabeth JONES nee PERRY
inquires for his whereabouts in 1892, but he was not found. 4 pages.
PERSSE,
William Dudley and Rose. See entry for FOSTER, M.B.
PERTRIX,
-. See DUCHENE, L.
PESCIO,
Andrea. Italian Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1905 seeking information on him.
He was Italian, born 1843, said to have been in Bendigo in the 1860s. Not
found. 5 pages, List 15.
PETERSON,
John. See entry for PEHRSSON, W.
PHALM,
Mrs. T.W. of Halifax Nova Scotia wrote in 1917 re her brother Robert J. HILTON,
who once lived at Black Flats near Oakleigh; his brother has died. Police find
he also is dead. 3 pages, List 6.
PHILLIPS,
Daniel of London England, wrote in 1914 re his son Joseph who left there in
July 1913 for Victoria as an assisted emigrant, and hasn't been heard of since.
He is 18 years old. Police fail to locate him. 10 pages, List 7
PHILLIPS,
John. See entry for ISRAEL, Jacob.
PHILLIPS,
Joseph. See entry for PHILLIPS, Daniel.
PHILLIPS,
Mrs. Margaret. Sought by her brother Thomas SMITH in Mataura New Zealand in
1899. Her daughter who was born in Invercargill drowned in the Yarra river
c1893. Not found. 16 pages, List 17.
PHILPOTT,
Mrs. See entry for PAVEY, Sidney.
PHILPOT,
J.D. See entry for LLOYD, F.G.
PICKERING,
George H. See entry for PICKERING, James and J.E.
PICKERING,
J.E., wrote from Penruddock, Penrith, Cumberland England, in 1910 re his
brother George H., who left England in 1907 and was a ship's engineer. He has
heard he is dead. Sydney police report speaking to him in 1910. 11 pages, List
13.
PICKERING,
James. Solicitors from Penrith Cumberland England, write on his behalf in 1910
re his son George H. Pickering, c32 years, a marine engineer. He received a
letter from Jack FARRELL telling him his son had died on a voyage from
Singapore, and seeks confirmation, which cannot be found. 11 pages, List 12.
PICKERING,
Robert, wrote in 1894 from Newcastle on Tyne England, re his brother William
Thomas Pickering, who left Stockton on Tees c10 years before. In Chicago
he used the name of George HENDERSON, now believed to be in Ballarat.
Letter to brother on file, mentions Charlie, Arthur, Violet, Jenny, Jack,
Andrew, George. 5 Pages. List 4.
PICKETT,
-. See entry for WALKER, George S.
PILLAI,
C.W. Kathiravale, police magistrate, Jaffna, Ceylon, wrote in 1892 re Benjamin
LINDSAY, formerly of Ceylon, working as a book-keeper in Victoria. 7
pages.
PILON.
See entry for LANIGAN, Mrs.
PINFOLD,
Mrs. Ann of Shrewley, Hatton, Warwick England, wrote in 1908 re her sister Jane
POPE, who went to Australia more than twenty years ago and married H.J.
SAUNDERS an ironmonger. Not found. 4 pages, List 13.
PIPER,
Mrs. E.E.B. of Washington USA, wrote in 1915 re her brother Frank M. BARRETT.
Police find he left for England some months before, his letters were to be
forwarded to New York. 6 pages, List 7.
PITSCHEL,
Emil. See MOMBERG, L.
PLATON,
John or Stavros. See Wife Deserters page.
PLATT,
J.W. (Rev.) of Bristol England wrote in 1899 re his aged mother Matilda, whom
he had left in Melbourne; his last letter has been returned. Police find he has
sold her assets and is of questionable character. 3 pages, List 17.
PLEWS,
Laura (Mrs. Arthur Gordon Plews). Sough by Mrs. Button of King's Langley Herts.
England in 1918. She was an old friend, and hadn't heard from her for 30 years.
Police find her. 4 pages, List 11.
PLOWMAN,
George Bernard. See entryf or BURTON, T.B.
PLUNKETT,
Mrs. See entry for REILLEY, Edward.
POND,
Thomas, of Datched, Bucks, England, wrote in 1862 re the property of executed
criminal Henry COOLEY. His wife is Cooley's sister; their brother William
is dead. 5 pages, List 5.
POOLE,
Florence Louise and William T. See entry for PAVEY, Sidney.
POORE,
Sir Edward. See entry for MORRIS, J. Jones.
POPE,
Jane. See entry for PINFOLD, Mrs. Ann.
POPE,
Sarah. See entry for POPE, William Henry.
POPE,
William Henry alias HOPE; charged in Birmingham England with fraudulent
insolvency etc. Wife Sarah deposited money in a Melbourne bank, and in
1892 wrote from Chicago USA trying to claim it. Bank officials informed
police. 3 pages.
PORTER,
Alfred William. Sought by mother at
Easting near Faversham Kent England in 1905 and by brother Thomas, 20 years,
serving in army in India. Her husband
Alfred, a florist, had deserted her and sailed to New Zealand with their two
sons and a daughter in 1884, but had died on board ship. Richard was one of the brothers. 14 pages, List 20.
PORTEOUS,
Agnes. See entry for PERCEVAL, M.
PORTEOUS,
William J., sought by Leith Parish Council, Scotland in 1917. Mary McLEOD or
PORTEOUS and her 3 children are being supported by the Council. Her husband, a
native of Edinburgh, aged 35 yrs, enlisted in the Aust. forces in April 1916,
promising that she would receive an allotment [allowance] from his pay, but
none has been received. Police find he did enlist, but deserted a month later.
8 pages. List 6.
PORTER,
F.A., wrote on behalf of Mrs. Maria U. BACH of St. Louis, MO, USA, in 1895 re
her daughter Jennie, now aged about 40 years. Jennie left Baltimore some
14 years ago, with her adopted brother Christian BLECK, a barber, and was
probably known as Bleck. He is about 60 years of age. Mrs. Bach is
a widow and wants to find her daughter, whom she gave into the care of Mr.
Bleck's mother when she was 4 years old. 2 pages, List 4.
PORTNER/PARTNER,
Fritz, sought by Louise MARET of Regent St. London, in 1916, has not heard for
over 3 years. Found, but does not wish to correspond with her. 4 pages, List 6.
PORTWAY,
T. of London England, wrote in 1914 re his brother Peter PORTWAY who had been
killed in Melbourne in 1913. He had been living with Frank INCE. His widow
wants his property sent to her in London, but Ince hasn't answered letters.
Ince maintains he has had no reply to his letters to the widow. 3 pages, List
10.
POTTER,
Mrs. Jane, of Belfast Ireland. Series of letters from 1908 to 1918 re her
husband Edward, and the lack of maintenance from him. A photo of him is on
file. [See instructions re cost of photographs] 37 pages, List 6.
POTTS,
Alice. See entry for VAUGHAN, Frank.
POWELL,
George, wrote in 1892 from Slatford via Edinburgh Scotland, re his brother
Joseph, was in the Detective Force in Melbourne. 2 pages.
POWELL,
H.M.A. wrote in 1913, using illustrated letterhead of Horse & Groom Hotel,
Colwell near Malvern, England, seeking details of admission to Victorian police
force. His parents are about to give up the above business. He has served five
years as a sergeant in the Territorial Army. 2 pages, List 12.
POWELL,
John Florance. Series of letters from wife, in Woolwich Common England,
commencing in 1913. He had served in the London police and came to Victoria
with his brother in law J.H. WHEELER in 1912. They took up a small farm, but
Powell was suffering mental problems and was admitted to a lunatic asylum, then
later released. London police also make enquiries. 37 pages, some damaged, and
a photo. See instructions for cost of a copy of a photo. List 8.
POWELL,
Joseph. See entry for POWELL, George.
POWELL,
Thomas. See entry for CARTER, W.A.
POWER,
Edmund. San Francisco solicitors wrote
in 1918, asking help in finding this man, last heard of living in
Melbourne. His brother Thomas done some
years previously. Thomas had been born
in Co. Wexford Ireland in 1858, his mother was Mary McDONOUGH. 4 pages, List 18.
POWER,
William A., of Waterford Ireland, wrote in 1897 re John McGRATH, native of
Hospital, Co. Limerick Ireland, who left Waterford in 1889 for Melbourne.
7 pages. List 4A
POWELL,
Kate. See entry for McDONALD, Norman.
PRENDERGAST,
Catherine. See entry for PRENDERGAST, John
PRENDERGAST,
James F., of Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, Ireland, wrote in 1897; he was 19 years, gave
his employment history and applied for the Victorian police force.
PRENDERGAST,
John, wrote in 1892 from Strand Union Workhouse Edmonton, Middlesex, England,
re his sister Catherine who left England in 1856 and married William Henry
ARCHER. Police find she married - ORCHARD. 11 pages, one torn.
PRESTON,
- Mrs. See entry for LINDSAY, Walter.
PRESTON,
Algernon, Ruby, William. See entry for HARRINGTON, George.
PRESTON,
John, sought by brother Thomas of Barrow in Furness, Lancashire England, in
1916. He went to Australia c.1911.
4 pages, List 6.
PRESTON,
R.S. of Dundrum Dublin Ireland, wrote in 1919 re his great uncle William REILLY
who was a Cobb & Co. driver many years ago and a wealthy man. Police find
he died penniless. 9 pages, List 16.
PRESTON,
Thomas. See entry for PRESTON, John.
PRICE,
Alice. See entry for PRICE, Charles.
PRICE,
Charles, c/- Miler & Co., Button Willow California USA, wrote in 1915 re
sisters Alice Price and Mrs. Laurence HARRISON who arrived in Melbourne in
1885; not found. 6 pages, List 8.
PRICE,
Florence. See PRICE, Mrs. H.
PRICE,
Mrs. H. of Toorak Victoria, asks for police help in 1918 in getting her
daughter Florence home from Fiji. She went there as governess to the Slovi
Estate, Nadie, with Mrs. NICHOLLS, and has complained to her mother of ill
treatment by the woman. 4 pages, List 16.
PRICE,
H.W., Oldbury Police Station, near Birmingham England, wrote in 1913 seeking
information re joining the Victorian police force, he was 22 years and single.
3 pages, List 12.
PRICE,
Octavius T. See entry for CONWAY, John Harris.
PRICE,
Samuel. See entry for HARRISON, Martin.
PRICE,
Susannah. See entry for SEXTON, John.
PRICE,
Thomas. See entry for NORRIS, Albert.
PRICHARD,
Rose, of Poughkeepsie, New York USA wrote in 1915 re her sister Lillian Mabel
Prichard, now Mrs. Percy HAYNES. Found. 6 pages, List 8.
PRITCHARD,
Emma and Thomas. See entry for HORGAN, Mrs. K.
PROBERT,
Elizabeth, of Manchester England, wrote in 1916 re her brother Arthur. His
first wife died and he married a second time to a woman with two sons of her
own. Army records searched, but not found. 17 pages. List 6
PUCKER.
See PACKER [signature unclear]
PULLEY,
Ann, wrote from Cranfield near Newport Pangell, Bucks, England in 1892 re her
son William who left India in 1890. 2 pages.
PULLEY,
William. See entry for PULLEY, Ann.
PURCELL, Ellen. See entry
for HURLEY, Daniel P.
PURNELL, Walter James, of
Sherston Magna, nr Malmesbury Wilts, England, wrote in 1919. He wife had left him in 1912 and travelled to
Melbourne with other people from Barry Docks in Wales, named William WAKEHAM
and – HILL; she was formerly Louisa NEALE.
He asks police to find her, but the letter is quite insulting, and they
decline. 7 pages, List 19
QUIN, J.D. of Galveston
Texas USA, wrote in 1894 re Francis DE LACY, who he thought lived in
Melbourne. 4 pages, List 4.
QUIRK, Mrs. Mary of Dublin Ireland,
wrote in 1915 re her son James SMYTH, a jockey, someone had told her he was
dead. She had written previously in 1913 and police located him, as they did
this time. 'If you do happen to find my son, he will be glad to hear his step
father is dead.' List 8.
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S.J. (stage name Miss Ruby DE VERE) wrote from Covent Garden London England in
1903 re her father William Radford whom she has not seen since she was nine
months old. He is a miner who was in New Zealand. Her mother left
him, but is now an invalid. 13 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
RADFORD,
William. See entry for RADFORD, S.J.
RAE,
Miss. See entry for GAIR, William
RAFFERTY,
Mrs. M.A. of Bridgeport, Connecticut USA, wrote in 1899 re her only brother
Michael MANNING, who left Ireland in 1860. Police find his widow. 5 pages, List
17.
RAGION,
James. See entry for PEACOCK, Mrs. Jane
RAINSFORD,
Miss E., of Silky Oak, Birmingham England, wrote in 1915 re her brother
Abraham, who left there in 1910. Found. 3 pages, List 7.
RAMM,
George. See entry for SIMPSON, John A.
RANK,
Mrs. C. wrote from Bodmin Cornwall England in 1892, seeking her husband Thomas
A., and maintenance from him. 2 pages.
RANK,
Thomas A. See entry for RANK, Mrs. C.
RATTIGAN,
Mary. See entry for DERWIN, Patrick.
RAWLINS,
Gerald W., wrote from Rainhill England in 1897 on behalf of the wife of Charles
S. McGREGOR, who left there c6 years ago, was a lithographer, believed to have
been in prison in Victoria. 12 pages,
List 20.
RAY,
Michael. See FOX, Thomas.
RAYMOND,
Mrs. Frederick. See entry for WHITTAKER, Florence.
RAYNOR,
E.L. See entry for RAYNOR, Mrs. Mary.
RAYNOR,
Mrs. Mary of Entally, Calcutta, wrote in 1893; hasn't heard from her husband
E.L. in two years. 4 pages.
READ
& READ, solicitors, Sydney, write in 1914. They have been asked by London
solicitors to trace Carl ZENO and Madame ZENO. He lived in London and before
that in Sydney and Melbourne as a fortune teller. Both left London hurriedly,
and have used the names of RUMBART, HAWES and NORMAN. Her mother and sister are
supposed to be in Melbourne. He is of Japanese/Italian parentage. Police
confirm their arrival in Sydney. 5 pages, List 7. CONNECTION FOUND
READ,
Charles, wrote from London England in 1894 re his brother Henry READ, last seen
in Melbourne in 1888. Their parents have died, and he is entitled to a
legacy. 11 pages. List 4.
READ,
Henry. See entry for READ, Charles.
READER,
Frederick H., of Dulwich Village London England, wrote in 1920 re his brother
Arthur George Reader; hasn't heard from him for over a year. Found. 3 pages,
List 13.
READY,
D. See entry for COLLIS, Henry G.
REARDON,
Michael, wrote from Glounreagh, Kiskearn Co. Cork Ireland in 1896 re his son
Denis, who left there 7 years ago, and was last heard of at Carriang
[Corryong?]. 1 page, List 8.
REDFERN,
Miss, woman police officer, Gloucestershire Constabulary, England, wrote in
1918 re Thomas John Adrian MARONEY, D.C.M., who was previously a private in the
58th Battalion and discharged, suffering from shellshock. She is engaged
to him, and asks a confidential report on him, as she has not heard for some
months and is worried about his health. He is interviewed and denies engagement.
2 pages, second page of her letter missing.
REED,
Henry Joseph. See entry for WATKINSON, Mrs. C.L.
REES,
Mrs. Thomas nee Nesbitt. See entry for HORNER, John
REES,
Thomas Francis. See entry for RICHARDS, Margaret.
REEVES,
Mrs. A. of Johannesburg South Africa wrote in 1920. Her husband Charles
Godfrey Reeves died there in 1911, he was the eldest son of Isaac Reeves, who
died the same year in Victoria; asks if Isaac left any estate. 4 pages.
REEVES,
Charles Godfrey. See entry for REEVES, Mrs. A.
REEVES,
Isaac. See entry for REEVES, Mrs. A.
REGAN,
M.D. of Auckland New Zealand wrote in 1902 regarding sister Mrs. Annie SKELLON,
a widow, who had remarried to a man who took her to Melbourne and ill-treated
her. She had 4 children, and had been in prison. 10 pages.
REGAN,
Samuel of Newton Heath near Manchester England wrote in 1892 re Walter HOLLIS
alias known as John WILES, last heard of nine years ago in Rockhampton
Queensland. 5 pages.
REIDY,
Mrs. Catherine. See entry for KING, Margaret.
REILLEY,
Edward, Attorney at Law, Philadelphia USA, wrote in 1894: is acting for Edward
REILLY who wants to track his sister Catherine REILLY or O'REILLY, from Co.
Cavan Ireland, who lived from infancy with her uncle Eugene and part of the
time with her aunt Mrs. PLUNKETT. Catherine left Liverpool c1852 as nurse
or maid with a family, she was then about 22 years of age. 2 pages.
List 4.
REILLY,
Miss Alice McGrath of New York USA wrote in 1903 re Mary McGRATH, native of
Gaminsfield Co. Tipperary Ireland, who was last heard of thirteen years
ago. 2 pages.
REILLY,
Catherine, Edward and Eugene. See REILLEY, E.
REILLY,
William. See entry for PRESTON, R.S.
RENSHAW,
Thomas. See OLVERENSHAW, T.
RESEIGH,
Thomas. See MARTIN, A.W.
REYNOLDS,
Arthur Horton. A sordid tale of having children to his niece Alice Mary
Reynolds from 1904-1907 in Tasmania and New Zealand and ill-treating her. 'It
would be difficult to conceive that a more despicable specimen of male humanity
exists in this country'. File sent to New Zealand police but no charges laid.
12 pages, List 14.
REYNOLDS,
E. Lionel, of Upton, Slough, England, wrote in 1910 re his cousin Jasper
HUSBAND. He formerly practised as a barrister; the family haven't heard from
him for 14 years. Found. 7 pages, List 13.
RHATTIGAN,
Mary. [probably RATTIGAN]. See entry for DERWIN, Patrick.
RHODES,
Arthur. See ROHDE, J.
RHODES,
J.J.G. See entry for CUMMINS, Harry H.
RICE,
Frank S. See entry for GOLL, Frederick J.
RICE,
Miss S.M., dressmaker, Co. Down Newry, Ireland, wrote in 1921 re her uncle
Robert McKAY, supposed to have been murdered in a hotel in Australia c43 years
ago. He had been living at Avoca Tasmania. Felix LARKIN had worked
at the hotel, and police try to trace him, but without success. 11 pages.
RICE,
William, sought by wife in Liverpool England in 1914. He was a fireman on board
ship; she has six children to support. A second letter in 1915 reveals that he
is still missing. Police find he has left on a ship. 9 pages, List 7
RICH,
Maud. See entry for DOULL, Cecily.
RICHARDS,
Arthur Thomas. See entry for OSMAN, Harry
RICHARDS,
Jane Ann. See entry for JONES, Pattie
RICHARDS,
Margaret, Penarth near Cardiff, Wales, wrote in 1892 re her brother Thomas
Francis REES, who left England about 14 years ago and has not been heard of for
several years. He was generally called Thomas Rees. She offered to
pay his fare home, but police could not locate him. 4 pages.
RICHARDS,
Miss Susie Curtis, of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, wrote in 1905 re her uncle
William RICHARDS, about 69 years, came from Birmingham England. 5 pages.
RICHARDS,
William. See entry for RICHARDS, Miss Susie Curtis.
RICHARDSON,
Mrs., of Linlithgow Scotland, wrote in 1913 re death of Mrs. Margaret FINNIES
nee MEIKLE, in 1911. She had left a bequest to Meikle and GARDNER families
there, but Andrew Gardner and his son are delaying things. Letter is extremely
difficult to read. Police reply it is not police business. 5 pages, List 12.
RICHARDSON,
Annie. See SLATER, James.
RICHARDSON,
Jessie Cameron, wife of George, sought by her brother Duncan CAMERON of Glasgow
Scotland in 1907. She left there with her husband and two boys in 1900, aged 35
years. He hasn't heard from her for over two years. Police find she died in
1906. 6 pages, List 13.
RICHARDSON,
Samuel. See SLATER, James.
RIDD,
Frederick of Galena, Illinois, USA, wrote in 1893 re drafts of money sent to
him from William AUSTIN of Geelong, which had been dishonoured. 2 pages,
List 4.
RIDDELL,
James of Mullacronk Co Monaghan Ireland wrote in 1898 re an unnamed brother
‘who ust to get his letters in the Dunnolly post office’, had left there 35 yrs
previously; had a sister named Mary Ann WOOLLEND [WOLLEND?] Police establish William is the name of the
brother, and report findings. 6 pages,
List 20.
RIDDLE,
Gladys, housemaid in service of Lady DARNLEY of Cobham Hall, Kent England, met
Private Patrick James Joseph KELLY, an orderly, and had a child, Sydney Kelly
Riddle to him in 1919. He had promised to marry her, and her parents John and
Mary, in South Shields, eventually agreed to this, but he pleaded lack of money
and returned to Australia. She applied to AIF headquarters for financial
assistance and they requested a police report on him. He was found living at
Kirkstall near Koroit. 12 pages, List 15.
RIES,
Phillip, died 1857. His children, William, Mary, James, Malcolm, Henry and
Frances, who married Frederick R. FERRIER, and his widow Elizabeth nee
JENNINGS, are sought by German Consulate in Melbourne in 1907. Two deaths
located. 7 pages, List 10.
RISDEN,
Henry. See entry for CLARKE, Thomas.
RITCH,
William, sought by George Dundas NISBET, Minister of John Knox Parish, Aberdeen
Scotland, on behalf of his wife. He left there two years ago a steward on board
ship. He was 'far from temperate'. Wife is supporting the family and has no
desire for his return, but wants to know if he is still alive. Not found. 4
pages, List 7.
ROBERTS,
Leslie. See entry for WARD, Jessie
ROBERTS,
Margaret. See entry for WILKINSON, Mrs. Lena
ROBERTS,
Martha. See entry for MacMILLAN, William B.
ROBERTSON,
James. See entry for TURNER, Isabella.
ROBERTSON,
Maggie Balfour, wrote in 1892 from Paterson, New Jersey, USA re her father
William BALFOUR. His brother Peter was a jeweller in Melbourne. 2
pages.
ROBERTSON,
William of North Salt Springs, British Columbia, writes in 1897 re 'dear friend
Robert HOLBURN' who left Hong Kong for Australia about ten years ago. 3
Pages.
ROBILLIARD,
Daniel. See entry for NOWRY, James P.
ROBILLIARD,
Margaret. See entry for NOWRY, James P.
ROBINSON,
- Mrs. See entry for SWEENEY, John.
ROBINSON,
Cecil E. See ROBINSON, Rose.
ROBINSON,
L.L. See entry for MILES, Hugh.
ROBINSON,
Rose, alias Lady Rose Robinson alias Lady COTTENHAM. (Great story!) Scotland
Yard write in 1908 re this woman who has been charged with fraud and
embezzlement, seeking her background in Australia. Police report she came from
Western Australia and claimed to be a sister of Lord Richard NEVILLE, and used
society people like Lady Janet CLARKE and Mrs. James MURPHY, until they woke up
to her and sent her to Sydney. Newspaper report of English case states she was
probably the former mistress of Blundell LEIGH, the first husband of the real
Countess of Cottenham, who divorced her for her adultery with Cottenham. Rose
was associated with Cecil E. Robinson. She had cards from Richard and John
KENNEDY, Mrs. LAUGHLIN and Mrs CRERA of Hobart Tasmania, and it was thought
they might be relatives. There are two small photos of Rose and a set of
fingerprints. 8 pages, List 13. See Instructions re cost of copying
photographs.
ROBINSON,
Mrs. W.H. See entry for PARRY, Mrs. E.
ROCHESTER,
Annie. See entry for BERG, Arnold.
RODDAM,
R., of Newcastle on Tyne, writes to Chief Commissioner in 1901 re letters
received from Peter SHARP of Albert Park Victoria, his uncle by marriage. Sharp
married Eliza Ann FALDER in 1844 on the Isle of Man. Claims her father borrowed
money from him years ago and wants Roddam to pay it back, as he is hard up and
over 81 years. 8 pages, List 13.
RODGER,
Mrs. Winnie A, of Tyldesley near Manchester England, wrote in 1918 re her
husband William, who deserted her in 1917, leaving her penniless. She believed
he was now in Australia. He was 25 years old, born in Cheshire, a fitter.
They were married in Barrow on Furness. Not found. 9 pages.
RODGER,
William. See entry for RODGER, Winnie.
RODGERS,
-. Mr. See entry for HISLOP, Wm.
RODGERS,
Mrs. T.H. of Halifax U.S.A., wrote in 1914 re Thomas BOWLER who left there c65
years ago. He was in the police in Melbourne; his sister is anxious to hear
from him. Reply states he was never in the force. 5 pages, List 8.
ROGERS,
C. A Gunner, Royal Horse
Artillery, Newbridge, Ireland, wrote in 1908, seeking to join the police
force. He was 21yrs, and a total
abstainer. 3 pages, List 19.
ROGERS,
Leonard. See entry for
ROHDE,
Jessie, of Sliema, Malta, wrote in 1912 re her husband August, last heard of in
Melbourne 7 years ago. Police find he has gone interstate, is using the name
Arthur RHODES and is supposed to have married a Mrs. DOWIE: her brother in law
- DOMBRAIN interviewed. 7 pages, List 12.
ROINEY,
Robert. See entry for SMITH, T.P.
ROLFE,
Mrs. See entry for LA VERDE, L.
ROLLAND,
Mary, of London England, wrote in 1894 re her son Horace Rolland nee Horace
NICHOLS. They used to be in Chirini's circus. She has heard her son
is in prison. 3 pages, List 4. CONNECTION FOUND
ROLSTON,
Miss Agnes. Solicitors from Newry Ireland wrote in 1907, enclosing a letter for
Agnes. They are advertising for relatives of David Rolston as ordered by the
Court there. 3 pages, List 13.
ROOT,
Hiram, of Althouse Joseupene? Co America, wrote in 1893 re William Summervill
FORBES who is claiming to be 'heigh born and of good lineage but I now that he
was sent out a convict in winter of forty eight'. 2 pages.
ROPER,
Mrs. W.A. of Canning Town, London, England wrote in 1917 re husband William
Arthur ROPER, who deserted ship 1916. 6 pages.
ROPER,
William Arthur. See entry for ROPER, Mrs. W.A.
ROSCOE,
George. See entry for HERTZBERG, K.
ROSE,
Dr. See entry for BAIN, W.
ROSE,
D. of British Engineers’ Club, Calcutta, India, wrote in 1909, re Walter
FRIEDLANDER, a German, who fought with the German Brigade for the Boers. He had been asked to help find him as he had
deserted his wife in Berlin. Not found,
and letter to Rose returned. 6 pages,
List 18.
ROSENGRAVE,
William wrote from Flowerdale Table Cape in 1892 re his uncle William, once a
constable in Tasmania, then in government service in Victoria 19 years
ago. 2 pages.
ROUSE,
Mrs. of Johannesburg South Africa, wrote in 1898 re her husband William, who
formerly kept a hotel in Melbourne. He was 39 years old, and they had one
child. Not found. 6 pages, List 14.
ROUSE,
Mrs. Mary Ellen, wrote from Charing Cross London England, in 1893 re her
husband William who had deserted her and their child at Cape Town ten years
ago. 2 pages.
ROUSE,
William. See entry for ROUSE, Mrs. Mary Ellen.
ROWE,
John, wrote from Grampound Road, Cornwall England in 1892; he was now 93 years
old, and wanted to contact his son John, who used to farm in Lake Learmonth,
was married but no family. 2 pages.
ROWE,
John, great uncle of H.C. HAMMER of Queenstown Co. Cork Ireland, who wrote to
police in 1914. Rowe lived in Ballarat, and police find his widow. 6 pages,
List 7.
ROWE,
Josiah. See entry for ROWE, R.
ROWE,
Mr. R. of Toronto Canada wrote in 1905, re his brother Josiah; money has been
left to him. 3 pages.
ROWLAND,
T.J., solicitor of Manchester England, wrote in 1892 re James BERTRAM, late
warrant officer 3rd Buffs, who died in India. His widow emigrated from
Calcutta in 1890 to Melbourne where her mother Mrs. CROSSLEY/CROSSLAND was in
business. She was entitled to a sum of money. 5 pages.
ROWLANDS,
Mrs. Ann. See entry for MICHELMORES.
ROWSELL,
Howard, Cheapside, London England, accountant, wrote in 1914 re Ernest James
JACKSON, solicitor's clerk in Essex, and left there with wife and 3 children in
1913 for Australia. Found, but letter advising this is returned 'not known'. 5
pages, List 7.
ROXBURGH,
James Henry. See entry for McBEAN, Mary J.
ROYLE,
George. See entry for PARTINGTON, Mrs. Sarah.
RUMBART.
See entry for READ & READ.
RUCK
KEENE, Mrs. H. See entry for KENT, Walter
RUDD,
Herbert G., of Maldon, Essex, England, wrote in 1901 re his wife’s aunt Jane
HEATH who had married George McDONALD and was last heard of in 1875. Two of her aunts in London are anxious to
hear about her. Rev. Samuel BRYANT of
local church, formerly in Melbourne,
suggested he write, and his letter is enclosed. Not found.
11 pages, List 18.
RUDD,
Miss Isabel wrote from Middleton St. George near Darlington England in 1914 re
her brother Edwin. Found by police. 8 pages, List 7.
RUDOLPH,
Charles/Carl. See entry for SCHMIEDEL, Rudolph.
RUESEL,
David Pierre, of Rochester, New York, USA, wrote in 1913 re Alfred Ruesel, who
was in Melbourne in 1882 then went to Cape York Peninsula prospecting for
copper. Not found. 6 pages, List 12.
RUGG,
Mary T. Postmaster of Rochford Ill. USA writes on her behalf in 1893, seeking
whereaqbouts of David W. ANDREWS who went to Australia c3 years previously. 2
pages, List 0.
RUPPELL,
Mrs. Pastor E. of Hessen, Preussen, Germany, wrote in 1921 re her brother
William LAMPMANN, who emigrated to Australia in 1873. Letter in German, and translation on
file. Found. 6 pages, List 19.
RUSSELL,
Alexander. See entry for RUSSELL, Margaret
RUSSELL,
Mrs. C. See entry for RUSSELL, Robert
RUSSELL,
Margaret. Inspector Wm Gentles of Slamannan Parish Council, Glasgow, Scotland
wrote in 1917 re Margaret, a 7 year old deserted child. Her mother is dead,
father Alexander RUSSELL, a ship's carpenter, 35 yrs, born Slamannan, is the
son of John and Mary nee ANGUS. He left in 1909, was last heard of in 1914. Not
found. 19 pages. List 6
RUSSELL,
Michael. See entry for McMAHON, Michael.
RUSSELL,
Robert, sought by Mrs. C. RUSSELL, Southfleet near Gravesend, wife of his
brother. He was in the Artillery, came to Australia October 1913, his wife is
dead, and he has four boys. Found. 7 pages, List 6.
RUTLEY,
H. of Catford Kent England, writes in 1894 re his eldest brother William, c30
years, last heard from five years ago. 14 pages, List 4A.
RUTLEY,
William. See RUTLEY, H.
RYALL,
-. See entry for WILSON, M.D.
RYAN,
Anne. See entry for DERWIN, Patrick.
RYAN,
Arthur. See entry for RYAN, David B.
RYAN,
Bridget. See entry for RYAN, Patrick.
RYAN,
David B., Repton St. Los Angeles wrote in 1910 re older brother Arthur, who
left Co. Limerick Ireland in 1877, then about 18 yrs old, and went to
Australia. Relatives haven't heard from him for twenty years. Their mother's
name was Mary BARLOW. All Arthur Ryan entries in Melbourne directory were
traced by police, but the correct one was not found. 9 pages. List 5.
RYAN,
Dennis. See LEONARD, Patrick.
RYAN,
Ellen. See entry for RYAN, Margaret
RYAN,
James. See entry for RYAN, Patrick.
RYAN,
Jeremiah. See entry for RYAN, Timothy.
RYAN,
Laurence. See entry for RYAN, Patrick.
RYAN,
Miss Margaret wrote in 1914 from Philadelpahia, USA re her sister Ellen RYAN,
who left Mulick, Whitegate, Co. Galway, Ireland c. 1884; their father's name
was Luck. 10 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
RYAN,
Mary. See entry for RYAN, Patrick.
RYAN,
Michael. See entry for RYAN, Patrick.
RYAN,
Miss Norah of 'Broadway' Christchurch New Zealand, wrote in 1916 re Louis
SUSWEIN, an Austrian, her last letters to him returned. Found. 5 pages, List 6.
RYAN,
Patrick, of New York City, USA wrote in 1892 re brother Michael who left
Knockbrock Borrisoleigh Co.
Tipperary Ireland 30-35 years ago. Their father was Patrick, their mother
Bridget nee LYNCH. The children were
Thomas, James, Laurence, Bridget and Mary. Patrick was the youngest of
the family. 2 pages.
RYAN,
Sophia. See BANNERTH, F.
RYAN,
Thomas. See entry for RYAN, Patrick.
RYAN,
Timothy of New York USA, wrote in 1894 re his uncle Jeremiah RYAN, a large
property owner in Melbourne, has a brother in Baly Bay Co. Tipperary
Ireland. Jeremiah found in country Victoria, by which time Timothy is
staying with him. 5 Pages, List 4A.
CONNECTION
FOUND
RYAN,
Mr. W.J. of Pennsylvania USA wrote to the Town Clerk of Melbourne in 1901
regarding Patrick CAGNEY. The Town Clerk forwarded a copy of his letter to the
police department, but it is not on the file, so contents unknown. Police
interviewed several Cagney family members in Victoria and NSW but failed to
find him. The file seems incomplete. 9 pages, List 15.
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SACKS/SAKS,
Abraham and Louis. See entry for ZACHS, Simon
ST.
JOHN, Catherine. See DERWIN, P.
SALISBURY,
Mrs. John. See entry for SCANLIN, Mary
SALSBURY,
Robert and Charles, brothers, of Northumberland, who immigrated to Victoria in
the 1850s, were sought by unidentified person in New Zealand in 1864. 8 pages,
List 5. CONNECTION FOUND
SALVANA,
Lydia. See entry for CAREY, E.W.
SAMAN,
son of Ruldoo MUSSALMAN, Raipoot of village Busyula of Hoshiarpur, convicted
thief No. 10. left district and went to Melbourne, and has now returned.
Writer seeks confirmation that he was indeed in Melbourne. 7 pages.
SAMSON,
Mrs. See MILLARD, Mrs. A.
SAMUEL,
Edward. See entry for SAMUEL, Eliza.
SAMUEL,
Eliza, wrote from Llanelly, Carmenthenshire Wales in 1901 re her husband
Captain Edward SAMUEL, who was due to return from Australia and hasn't.
Photograph and 10 pages. List 4. (See note about photograph reproduction
costs at top of page.)
SANDAY,
W. of police station Leytonstone, Essex England, wrote in 1915 re his brother
J.T. Sanday, last heard of at Carlton. Found. 3 pages, List 8.
SANDERS,
H.J. See entry for PINFOLD, Mrs. Ann.
SARGENT,
Mr. See entry for TURNER, C.J.R.
SARGOOD,
James. See BEVAN, Alfred.
SARVAAS,
John de Marchie of the Netherlands. Left wife and sailed to Melbourne with
servant Johanna BUSCH, who was pregnant to him. 1867. List 16.
SAUNDERS,
A.G., Sergt, 76th Batt., R.F.A., Kirkee, India. Wrote re joining police force
in 1914. 3 pages, List 10.
SAUNDERS,
Florence. See TOMBLIN, Joseph.
SAUNDERS,
Jack. South African Criminal Investigation Department wrote in 1905 re
Saunders; was an Australian from Queensland, on remand there for theft.
Identified as alias Jacob LIPPMAN, William FRAZER, and William FISHER, with
convictions in Australia. Photo on file. 4 pages. (See instructions
for costs of reproducing photographs).
SAUNDERS,
John R., of Woodstock, Ontario Canada, wrote in 1915 re John Joseph and Robert
Lyons CONROY. No reason for enquiry given; not found by police. 9 pages, List
7.
SAYLES,
Irving, Mrs. See entry for WELLS, Mrs. Amanda
SCALLAN,
Eugene. See entry for SCALLAN, James.
SCALLAN,
James, of New York City USA, wrote in 1894 re his first cousin Eugene SCALLAN,
who emigrated c10 years ago; they were school fellows in Dublin Ireland.
2 pages, List 4A.
SCANLIN,
Mrs Mary of Newark New Jersey wrote in 1894 re Bridget and Kate, her daughters,
who left Limerick Ireland 25 years ago to go to their aunt in Australia, Mrs
John SALISBURY nee Bridget NEVILLE. 1 Page List 4.
SCANLON,
John. See entry for LYSTER, George H.
SCHINDLER,
Simon. Wrote from Berlin Germany in 1908
re his brother Joseph, who hadn’t written for a long time. 3 pages, List 19.
SCHLOGEL,
Max. File re his change of address
interstate in 1919, under Aliens Act. 10
pages, List 18.
SCHMIEDEL,
Rudolph of Fruit Vale, California USA wrote in 1898 re his brother Carl who was
using the name of RUDOLPH and 'leading a Gypsy life'. Left home in
Germany nearly 18 years ago. 4 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
SCHMIDT,
John. See entry for FRIEDRICH, Mrs. A.B.
SCHNAKENBERG,
D. See entry for VALGEM/VALGENE, J.
SCHLEUSE,
William. See entry for KOCH, John Frederick
SCHONBECK,
Henrik. See entry for HERMS, Wilhelmina.
SCHRADER,
Mrs. Annie. See entry for COSTELLO, Miss Annie.
SCHRODER,
Hein, Klaas. See entry for SCHRODER, Jacques.
SCHRODER,
Jacques. Dutch Consul in Melbourne has been asked to find Hein and Klaas,
sons of the late Jacques, at one time Dutch sailor, but afterwards settled in
Australia and died 8-10 years ago. They are entitled to an
inheritance. 16 pages, List 4A
SCHULMAN,
Mrs. of Oakley Square London England, wrote in 1914 re her son George LESLIE or
LANGLEY, who was travelling with a wild west show in outback Queensland.
12 pages.
SCHWARTZ,
Harry. London solicitor writes on behalf of Solomon SCHWARTZ in 1899 re son
Harry. He hasn't heard for a year and is worried. Harry would now be 11 years
of age, and was living with his uncle Harry in Melbourne; his uncle cohabited
with a woman, but she disappeared. Found with uncle. 4 pages, List 12. CONNECTION FOUND
SCHWARTZ,
Henri, c/- Mr. EFRON, Nth. Melbourne, sought by wife Akuszerka Chaia Sora
Schwartz of Biatystok, Grodnenska, Gubernia, Poland, in 1919. He has been in Australia since 1913. They have two children. Found.
5 pages, List 18.
SCOTT,
Mrs. See entry for GRAY, James L.
SCOTT,
Alexander. See entry for SCOTT, David.
SCOTT,
Mrs. Christiana. See entry for SVEDBER, S.
SCOTT,
David, of Dunedin New Zealand, wrote in 1904 re his brother Alexander, last
heard of at Richmond. 3 pages, List 4.
SCOTT,
G., Deputy Traffic Manager, Burma Railways, Rangoon, wrote in 1913 re Sydney
Charles CLAYTON, who held a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, was born in Cork,
Ireland, educated at Cheltenham College, employed there, and had fled owing a
large amount of money. He had shipped to Singapore under an assumed name, O.
Graham SINCLAIR and was possibly coming to Australia. 'This rogue comes of a respectable
family ... but he apparently cannot keep straight'. Encloses sample of
Clayton's handwriting, as well as a photograph and physical description. Not
found, but railways departments alerted. 6 pages. List 12. See introduction re
cost of copying photographs.
SCOTT,
Mr. H., of Birmingham England wrote two letters in 1908 re his son Sidney, aged
17 years, who arrived recently in Melbourne and was 'easily led away'. Police
find he deserted ship with another crew member, but fail to locate him. 8
pages, List 10.
SCOTT,
Isabella of Dumfries, Maxwelltown, Scotland, wrote in 1862 re her brother James
SCOTT, a mason, last heard of six years ago. 4 pages, List 5.
SCOTT,
James. See entry for SCOTT, Isabella.
SCOTT,
Jane Durward and brother William. See entry for GUNSTONE, William
SCOTT,
Sidney. See entry for SCOTT, Mr. H.
SCRANTON,
William N. of Boston Mass., USA, wrote in 1894 re his brother George who left
there in 1852 and has not been heard of since 1855. Not found. 5 pages, List
17.
SCUDAMORE,
Herbert Charles. See entry for SCUDAMORE, W.R.
SCUDAMORE,
W.R. wrote from Clapham Common London in 1894 re his son Herbert Charles, aged
24 years, about whom he was worried. 8 pages. List 4.
SEDGWICK,
Henry N.M. of Southsea, England, wrote in 1900 re Edward Barnett NUGENT who
lived in Melbourne in the 1880s. 5 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
SEDGWICK,
Dr. Henry N.M. See entry for KENNEDY, Hugh Vincent.
SEWELL,
Mrs. See entry for JORDAN, Mrs. A.
SEXTON,
Charles F., of Guanajuato Mexico wrote in 1893, asking if Charles P. SEXTON is
in Melbourne, and whether any jobs for stenographers; letter is
typewritten. 1 page.
SEXTON,
John, of Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland, wrote in 1905 re his late brother
Timothy's estate; he died in Melbourne 25 years ago. John and his sister Ellen
CLANCY are the only siblings. Police find niece Susanna Sexton, now Mrs. PRICE,
handled the estate, and speak to her sister. 19 pages, List 15.
SHACKEL,
Alex. A. sought by wife Ethel, c/- Mrs. EMERSON, Nth Lowestoft, England in
1914. She has heard he joined the AIF, has a brother in Melbourne. She believes
he has remarried. Found. 8 pages, List 7.
SHANAHAN,
Richard. See entry for SHANNON, John J.
SHANNON,
John J. of South Boston Mass., USA, wrote in 1894 re Richard SHANAHAN who was
in the [police] service about three years ago. 1 page, List 17.
SHANNON,
Mrs. Katherine of Jersey City New Jersey USA wrote in 1915 re GALLAGHER family.
Her mother's brother Daniel, known as Dudley, left Fermanagh Ireland when a
very young man for Australia, c1864. Katherine's mother was Mary Gallagher and
had siblings Ellen and John; her grandfather was John and grandmother Catherine
FERGUSON. The rest of the family went to USA after the death of Catherine. She has
heard the Gallagher family are wanted to claim a legacy. Police find no trace.
5 pages, List 7.
SHARP,
Peter. See entry for RODDAM, R.
SHARPE,
William Thomas. New Scotland Yard wrote in 1919 re this person, then living in
England, who had applied for a mechanical stage driver's licence and had lived
in Australia in 1914-15. Small photo on file. 4 pages, List 16.
SHARPLES,
Mrs. Jane, of Taunton Mass., USA, wrote in 1894 re her brother James SMETHURST,
in Melbourne for over 30 years and has several sons. 10 pages, List 4A
SHAW,
William. See entry for ALLAN, Alice.
SHAWCROSS,
Rev. William of Worcester, late of Gloucester, England re William BANCROFT, who
left from Stafford near Manchester many years ago. Shawcross sends him
money every year. 11 pages.
SHAWCROSS,
Rev. William of Hewelsfield Rectory, Coleford, Gloucester England, wrote in
1893 re William BANCROFT. Acknowledged receipt and forwarded 'usual bank
draft'. 4 pages. Further letter
1898, enclosing usual bank draft. Gives
history of Bancroft – was transported c50yrs ago, c78 yrs of age, almost
forgotten there except by a few people.
6 pages, List 18.
SHEEHAN,
Annie and Joss. See entry for DASHWAY, Charles.
SHEEHAN,
Mrs. W.F. of New York City, USA, wrote in 1905 re her uncle, mother’s only brother. Police point out she hadn’t even provided a
name. 3 pages, List 18.
SHEEHY,
Edward. See entry for HOGAN, Martin.
SHEEHY,
Patrick. See entry for HOGAN, Martin.
SHEEHY,
Thomas. See entry for HOGAN, Martin.
SHEFFIELD,
John E., of Chico, California U.S.A. wrote in 1905, requesting names of 'all
Sheffields in your city.' 5 pages.
SHEON,
Johannah Treasis Agnes. See entry for GLOSQUE, Mrs. Alice
SHEPHERD,
Daniel. See entry for WHITMORE, Mrs. W.A.
SHEPHERD,
George, coachbuilder, Goroke, was sought by wife H. of South Dunedine New
Zealand in 1906. Found. 4 pages, List 19.
SHERIDAN,
John. See McKILLOP, Samuel
SHERIFF,
Mary Ann. Aberdeen Scotland solicitors write on her behalf re her husband
Stanley Layman Sheriff, 1919. He is an Australian gunner, and they met when he
was on furlough and subsequently married; she is only 19 years old. They were
supposed to be going to Australia, but he has put it off, and now she doubts
his background and wants it checked. Police confirm he has a sister Mrs. J.
BROOKSBY of Horsham and he is of good character, but don't mention he was
illegitimate. 6 pages, List 12.
SHIELDS,
David. See entry for DWYER, John P.
SHIELDS,
Margaret. See entry for COLLITON, I.J.
SHIRES,
Evelina/Samuel. See entry for BENSON, Samuel.
SHORT,
Thomas. See entry for AMBROSE, Rose
SHORT,
William of Gateshead on Tyne, England wrote in 1905 re his great uncles William
and Robert TERRINGTON who arrived Melbourne c.1856. 7 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
SHORTER,
Mrs. Fred. See entry for BERTRAM, Clara.
SIDEBOTTOM,
George. Sought by wife Mary of Heavely, Stockport Cheshire England in 1915. He
left her 8 years ago, from Denton Lancashire and is 53 years of age. She is
paying his life insurance premiums and asks if he is dead. Police locate him,
but he claims he is single and was never married, and that she is really Mary
CARLISLE, who with her husband Robert, used to live in the same house. Further
investigations prove he is lying, has a wife Esther GAGG and 3 children. 7
pages, List 8. CONNECTION FOUND
SILK,
James of Whitehall, Co. Kilkenny Ireland, wrote in 1914 re John WALL, farmer,
Koroit (Victoria) who died some years ago. He is a relation and queries the
existence of a Will. Police reply that two people of that name died in Koroit,
neither mentioned him in their wills. 4 pages, List 8.
SIMPSON
family. See entry for MALIN, James.
SIMPSON,
Isabella. See entry for LESSLIE, Mrs. M.
SIMPSON,
J. Clerk of Guardians, St. Peter's Hospital, Bristol England, wrote in 1915 re
Doris May CUTLAND. Her father Charles Herbert Cutland had left Bristol in 1913
for Australia. In January 1914 his wife and children followed him, except for
Doris who was too ill to travel and left with an aunt there. Doris was now
being supported by the Hospital, and Simpson wanted the father to pay
maintenance. Police report he had drowned and the mother was in a destitute
position. 9 pages, List 7.
SIMPSON,
John A. of Jarrow on Tyne, Co Durham, England, wrote in 1894 re his nephew
George RAMM, who left there with his mother 10-11 years ago, to go to his
father in Melbourne. 7 pages, List 4.
SIMPSON,
Mrs. Mary (wife of Charles C.) of San Antonio Texas US, wrote in 1913 re her
uncle Patrick KENEALY, who died intestate in Melbourne in 1909. She queries the
delay in settlement by the Trustees. 11 pages, List 13.
SINCLAIR,
Mrs. Andrew of Everett, Mass., USA wrote in 1911 re Captain Henry SMITH, native
of West Sandwich, Shetland, Scotland aged about 70 years. Despite a
search he was not found. 10 pages.
SINCLAIR,
O. Graham. See entry for SCOTT, G.
SINGER,
Mrs. Hanna, of New York City USA wrote in 1912 re her sister Sarah SWAAB.
3 pages.
SINGH,
Haruldor Autar, schoolmaster, 3rd Burma infantry. Gives pay rate there
and seeks 'high appointment in police battalion'. 2 pages.
SINGLETON,
John C. of San Francisco, California, USA wrote in 1896 re his brother Michael,
a native of Co. Cork, Ireland, a shoemaker who had arrived in Australia c1880
and had three brothers, John, Dan and Dennis. 6 pages.
SINGLETON,
Michael. See entry for SINGLETON, John C.
SISSIA,
Jean. Wrote in French from Paris in
1897, seeking his brother Amedo, late of San Francisco. Not found.
11 pages, List 18.
SKELLON,
Mrs. Annie. See entry for REGAN, M.D.
SKELTON,
Hannah Maria, wrote from Sheffield Yorkshire England in 1915 re her uncle
George CHAFOR, who sailed from Liverpool in 1857, then 28 years old. Her father
William was his brother. Not found. 12 pages, List 7.
SKOGBOURG.
See entry for FAIR, Minnie
SLADE,
Ann/James. See entry for WARD, G.T.
SLACK,
E. Mrs. See entry for McGREGOR, V.B.
SLATER,
James. Blacksmith, died Natal South Africa 1904. Correspondence re his lawful
wife Annie RICHARDSON, nee UNDERWOOD, who says his real name was Samuel
Richardson, and he left her and lived with Catherine GALBRAITH. The latter
agrees this is correct. List 15.
SMETHURST,
James. See entry for SHARPLES, Mrs. Jane.
SMIRNOFF,
Olga. Police at Simla India write in 1908 to Victoria police regarding
the suspicious activities of this woman, who was a Russian. Although
posing as a tourist she travelled third class, which only poor people did, and
was now on her way to Australia. Her activities in Australia were tracked
until her departure. 8 pages. List 5
SMITH,
Amy of Durban South Africa wrote in 1906 and asked police to give a letter to
her daughter Gladys McNAMARA who was now in a Home in Melbourne. Gladys's
father A.C. McNAMARA was executed in Melbourne in 1902. 1 page.
SMITH,
Mrs. Bessie of Plumstead, London England wrote in 1914 re her daughter Doris
Lister WILLIS, taken from England by her foster parents WARNECKE, and believed
to be in Melbourne. Child born c.1904, Bessie subsequently married in
1910. Wants her child returned to her. 9 pages.
SMITH,
C. Holled [?] of Milford Hall, Montgomeryshire Wales, wrote in 1900 re Harry
Oakley, a draper, who had left c9 years previously. His father John G. of
Newtown Montgomeryshire was anxious about him. 8 pages, List 16.
SMITH,
Daniel. See entry for SMITH, William
SMITH,
Mrs. Elizabeth, of Tralee Ireland, wrote in 1913 re her husband Dr. Robert
Smith. She had previously written c1903 and police had found he had married
Josephine TETU/TEETE in Orbost in 1896. His brother John has made contact with
Elizabeth, seeking family papers, then sent them to his brother William in
London. Elizabeth seeks information on Robert. Police find he died in 1899,
leaving a widow and two children destitute; was an alcoholic. 13 pages, List
12. Two letters from Elizabeth, written in 1900, have been found in another
Unit, presumably separated from the 1913 file. 4 pages, List 16.
SMITH,
Ethel Adams, wrote in 1915 from Monkwearmouth, Sunderland England, re husband
John Bell SMITH, brewer's assistant, whom she hadn't heard from; they have 4
children. Police find him in Sydney. A further letter in 1916 states he has
failed to pay maintenance. Police respond that he has joined the AIF, and given
his next of kin as Alice Sarah CARROLL whom he had married in 1915, suggesting
he is a bigamist. 17 pages, List 6.
SMITH,
Grace. See entry for WAITS, Catherine
SMITH,
Henry (Captain). See entry for SINCLAIR, Mrs. Andrew.
SMITH,
James A. of Marshall Islands, North Pacific wrote in 1903 re his father William
John SMITH, a native of Dublin, who left c.1867 for Melbourne. He used to
write to his sister Mary KERWIN. 4 pages.
SMITH,
John. See entry for SMITH, Elizabeth
SMITH,
John Bell. See entry for SMITH, Ethel Adams
SMITH,
Mary. See entry for SOMERVILLE, Mrs.
SMITH,
Percy Hugh. See entry for JEFFRIES, Florence.
SMITH,
Richard G. See entry for SMITH, Robert.
SMITH,
Robert, Dr. See entry for SMITH, Elizabeth
SMITH,
Robert, of H.M.S. Sydney, wrote in 1906, asking for help to trace his uncle
Richard G. SMITH, who left Tynemouth England c23 yrs ago, and was at some stage
in the police force. Found. 5 pages, List 19.
SMITH,
Robert Jamieson. See entry for STRACEY, Charles A.
SMITH,
S.L., accountant, of Sacramento California USA wrote in 1915, enclosing 2
photos of James H. WARD and wife Mary Alicia WESTNEAT, married there in 1911.
She was from Melbourne. Writer suspects Ward already had a wife in Melbourne,
and the pair have run off together. Police ask reason for enquiry; no response.
2 pages. See instructions re photograph costs.
SMITH,
Stanley Layton. His wife writes from Christchurch New Zealand in 1906. He has
left her, and she believes he is in Melbourne. 2 pages, List 9.
SMITH,
T.P., Commissioner, Royal Irish Constabulary, Belfast Ireland, wrote in 1912 re
Robert ROINEY, whose family there are destitute. He was believed to be in
Melbourne. 4 pages. List 15.
SMITH,
Terrance. See entry for WAITS, Catherine
SMITH,
Thomas. See entry for PHILLIPS, Margaret.
SMITH,
Thomas. Wrote in 1899 on behalf of the mother
of Kirkley/Kirstley McMILLAN, who was anxious about him; not found. 11 pages, List 20
SMITH,
Vera, recently arrived in Melbourne, gave birth to a child in 1913, being then
only 16 years old. Police investigate with a view to laying charges against the
father. Her married sister Mrs. DUNCAN was in Melbourne. Vera was born at
Pleasant Point, New Zealand. 5 pages, List 13.
SMITH,
Walter Ewing, born Liverpool England c1837. Rev. G.P. Despard of
Sandhurst (Bendigo) wrote on behalf of his widowed mother in England, who
hadn't heard from him for several years. 13 pages. List 5. CONNECTION FOUND
SMITH,
William. See entry for SMITH, Elizabeth
SMITH,
William, of Minneapolis, USA, wrote in 1910 re his brother Daniel who left New
Brunswick in 1853 for Ballarat. 4 pages, List 14.
SMITH,
William John. See entry for SMITH, James A.
SMYTH,
James. See entry for QUIRK, Mrs. Mary
SMYTH,
John, MD of Hon. East India Co., writes from Holywood near Belfast Ireland in
1862. Sent money to nephew Patrick Smyth, c25yrs, but apparently never
received by him. Wants investigation made. 3 pages. List 5.
SMYTH,
Patrick. See entry for SMYTH, John.
SNOOK,
Mrs. See entry for AVENELL, William
SNOOK,
John of Vancouver Canada wrote in 1918 re his uncle Albert and family, who haven't
been heard from for many years. Police interview every Snook in Melbourne, and
report that a Mrs. Frank ASHBY nee Snook is a possible relation, and will write
to him. 15 pages, List 6.
SNOW,
Miss Annie E., of Hare Hills, Leeds, England, wrote in 1917 re her brother John
James SNOW. 4 pages.
SNOWDON,
Samuel. Sought by his granddaughter Mrs. Jane Stewart Snowdon of Redcroft,
North Berwick Scotland in 1918. She writes twice, the first time asking if
anyone had advertised in a newspaper for McKie or Snowdon, but her details are
too vague for anything to be done. Her second letter states that Samuel came to
Australia c1854 and bought land near Belfast. File includes correspondence with
Lloyds, who state they were looking for a John Beattie McKee, not McKie. Samuel
not found. 17 pages, List 16.
SOMERVILLE,
Mrs. of Jamestown, Dumbartonshire Scotland, wrote in 1915 re her sister Mary
McCULLUM or KELLY 'she got married last year at Melbourne to Mr. SMITH, he is a
farmer ...'. Their brother 'got fately wounded at the front'. Not found. 9
pages, List 8. CONNECTION FOUND
SOMMERFELD,
E. of Hamburg wrote in 1920 re the survivors of the deceased Ferdinand FALCK
who was his father's brother. 5 pages, List 15.
SONNERGREN,
Helge Emil Wilhelm. Chief Commissioner
of Police in Amsterdam wrote in 1917, asking for details of his
background. Police report he was
secretary to the Consul here. 4 pages,
List 20.
SOUBIE,
Mesdemoiselles Marie and Jeannette, of Osse, par Bedong (Bassey-Pyrenees) wrote
in 1868 re their brother John who had died at Castlemaine (Victoria) the
previous year, and the 'fortune' he would have left. 8 pages. List
5
SOULE,
Kate, of Harvey, North Dakota. U.S.
Consul in Melbourne wrote on her behalf in 1904 re her husband who had
disappeared. He was 40 years, a wheat
speculator. A photo of him aged 18 is in
the file. Police inquiry circulated
through country districts, and Soule family at Chiltern and Warrnambool
contacted. 22 pages, some duplicated,
List 20.
SPAIN,
Mrs. See entry for MATTHEWS, D.
SPARLENDER,
Fritz. American Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1914 re this man, last heard of in
country Victoria. His father Heinrich in Hanover seeks information. Not found.
8 pages, List 8.
SPECK,
Kate. See HARRISON, Henry
SPENCE,
Ethel. See entry for HISLOP, Wm.
SPINNEY,
Alfred William, sought by wife Louie, c/- Mr. Moore, Parkstone, Dorset England,
in 1917. She hasn't heard from him for 3 years, has an 8 year old daughter. Not
found. 8 pages, List 6.
SPREADBURY,
Ellen. See entry for O'KANE, William
SPRIGGS,
Steward of Aldermanbury in the City of London. He and his partner Herbert
ASHTON were declared bankrupt in 1853, but Spriggs ran away to Australia.
Found. List 16.
STAFFORD,
Mrs. Lottie. See entry for KESSLER, Lancelot
STAINE,
Henry Douglas. Chief Constable at
Portsmouth England wrote in 1894 on behalf of George Henry Staine. His son Henry D. had written home from
Melbourne and talked of suicide. He was
22 yrs. 14 pages, List 19.
STANDRING,
Mrs. Mary Ann of New York City USA, wrote several letters in 1915 (appalling
handwriting!) re the death of her husband (details were in a previous letter
not on file) and an old friend, Miss WRIGHT who arrived c25 years ago from
London and worked for various drapers in Melbourne. Police find she is now
married to David MACDONALD. 15 pages, List 8.
STANLEY,
Jane and Joseph; enquired for by solicitor A. Whitehorne of North Shields
England in 1897, on behalf of relatives. He came to Australia 1868, she
some ten years later. 4 pages.
STANTON,
Lucy. See entry for WELLER, Mrs. L.M.
STARKE,
T.P., Inspector, National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children,
Norwich, England, wrote in 1893 re Robert THORPE. Starke is executor of
his mother's Will. Thorpe is son of an old sea captain and was lost sight
of for some years, until letters appealing for money arrived from his
wife. Asks confirmation of situation; police report de facto situation. 4
pages. Further letter from Starke in 1895 requesting address of Thorpe - found.
2 pages, List 9.
STEANE,
Ena Frances Mary. See entry for OSMAN, Harry
STEEL,
Baron. See ECCLES, Edward.
STEPHENS,
Charles. See entry for STEPHENS, Mrs. S.
STEPHENS,
Mrs. S., of Liverpool England, wrote in 1920 re her son Charles, who had been
employed on a hospital ship and left it in 1919. 7 pages.
STEPHENSON,
Esther. See entry for EDGAR, Robert
STEVENS,
A.B. American Consul in Melbourne writes in 1908; he left San Francisco for
Melbourne in 1891, was born in New Atehns, Ill., aged 38 years and a telegraph
operator. Not found. 6 pages, List 10.
STEVENS,
Arthur E. Sought by wife Rhoda Mary of Leicester England, in 1915. He left 3
years ago, and hasn't been heard of since January 1914; she had four children.
He had fought in the Boer War and was a farm worker and groom. Found. 10 pages,
List 8.
STEVENS,
Henry Blakely. Series of letters from father Genery of Worcester, Mass.,
USA, 1901. Henry 'had a drink habit and thinking a long voyage where he could
not get any liquor for 3 months would benefit him, we sent him to Freemantle,
Western Australia ... as soon as he got there and received his money, he
started for Melbourne, and went on a debauch ...' . Henry eventually found, had
been in prison under assumed name, wants nothing to do with parents. 46
pages, List 5.
STEVENS,
Rhoda Mary. See STEVENS, Arthur E.
STEPHENS,
William. See BLOUNT, William
STEVENSON,
Mrs Catherine, of Liverpool England, wrote in 1914 re her husband James, who
left over 3 years ago, leaving her with 3 children. She has received a letter
from Melbourne, signed Eva Stevenson, asking her to set her husband free as she
has children by him. Police cannot locate him; receive a further letter that
she has heard from her husband. 7 pages, List 7.
STEVENSON,
Mrs. Catherine of Liverpool England, wrote in 1915 re husband James who left 5
years ago. Photo of him enclosed. File includes letter from Eva Stevenson of
South Yarra, who writes that her real name is DORAN, and that she is of a good
family who think they are married. She has a girl 3 yrs and a boy of 5 months,
and is 24 years old. Several letters on file. 16 pages, List 8.
STEVENSON,
Eva. See entry for STEVENSON, Mrs. Catherine
STEVENSON,
James. See entry for STEVENSON, Mrs. Catherine
STEVENSON,
John. See entry for BARKER, Mrs. Louisa
STEVENSON,
Thomas. See entry for BARKER, Mrs. Louisa
STEWART,
Ena Frances Mary. See entry for OSMAN, Harry
STOBIE,
Cyril Claude, sought by brother T.H. STOBIE of St. Margaret's Twickenham,
London, in 1916. He is 21 years, last heard of in Melbourne; found. 7 pages,
List 6.
STOBIE,
T.H. See entry for STOBIE, Cyril C.
STOCK,
C.G. of National Bank of India, London, wrote in 1900 re Alexander E. BAILEY,
40 yrs, an accountant, who left a young wife and two children in England. Had been working in a Calcutta bank, but
suddenly left. Not found. 6 pages, List 19.
STOEDERUM,
Hartog, born Amsterdam 1888, has left his wife and children. Netherlands Consul
in Melbourne writes; believed to be in Sydney 18 months ago. Not found. 6
pages, List 8.
STORMS,
Daniel & Jonathan . See entry for DU BOIS, Mrs. A.L.
STOYLE,
Mrs. H. of
STRACEY,
Charles Angus alias Ronald McDONALD. Wanted in South Africa for fraud in 1917.
Wife Louisa BATCHELOR found in Melbourne, and states that she married Stracey
in Melbourne in 1905, then as Johnstone married him again under name of Ronald
McDonald in Durban in 1911 to confuse officials. Detective Denis COMMONS and
postal officer Robert Jamieson SMITH go to South Africa to give evidence.
Because of the war, have to go on a navy ship. Very large file of 71 pages, but
most to do with getting Smith and Commons overseas, and the costs involved.
List 6.
STUART,
Mrs. Annie, of Boston, Mass., USA, wrote in 1918 re Jack CLIVE and wife Julia
nee BARRY, who left there in the late 1880s. She wants details of a girl they
knew Mocine (?) ORR, who is entitled to an interest in a small estate. Not
found. 4 pages, List 6.
STUART,
Mrs. Annie, c/- Winchester Hotel, San Francisco USA, wrote in 1915 re husband
Michael A. HYNES. They were married in 1914, but she discovered he was 'a woman
chaser' and seeks details of his Australian background. He was a seaman, 29-35
years, parents Carl and Margaret HEINTZ supposed to be in Melbourne. Letter
from his friend J.T. HIGGINS of Qld., an 'old shipmate' on file. Police cannot
locate parents or anything about him. She is the widow of late Hon. Henry
STUART, M.L.C. 21 pages, List 8.
STUART,
Henry. See STUART, Mrs. Annie
STUART,
Wallace. Came from Australia to California in 1885, gaoled for forgery
for 3 years, and again for same offence in 1888, this time for 7 years. A
woman claiming to be his wife has produced papers stating he was a respected
businessman in Melbourne, in an attempt to get him pardoned. Charles
AULL, warden, state prison, Represa, Sacramento Co. California, writes re
authenticity of claim; found to be false. 2 pages.
STUDHOLME,
Mrs. Mary of Long Gully, Bendigo Victoria, wrote in 1912 re her husband Robert,
who left in 1898. He went firstly to Western Australia, then to England on
account of his father Rev. T.M. Studholme's death at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland.
He subsequently served in the Boer War. He had an aunt Miss Elizabeth BAINES
and cousins Mrs. William HODGSON and Richard MASHITER. She hasn't heard from
him since 1900. 6 pages, List 12.
STYLES,
Septimus. See entry for MEYER, P.J.
SUCKLING,
William, of Bureau of Public Health, Regina, Sask., Canada wrote in 1917 re
brothers of that name who left Essex England about 50 years ago for
Australia. 8 pages.
SULLIVAN,
Charles Edward. See entry for PAYNE,
Mary F.
SULLIVAN,
Denis, of San Francisco California USA wrote in 1914 re his brother Timothy, of
South Melbourne, who disappeared in April 1913, leaving a family of seven young
children. His mother, six brothers and four sisters are worried; have written
to his wife and got no reply. Police report family are still at South
Melbourne, and the wife writes regularly to her husband's mother in Ireland and
has written to Denis but got no reply. 5 pages, List 7.
SULLIVAN,
Margaret, of Boston Mass., USA wrote in 1915 re her father John O'HARE, last
heard of 18 years ago in Hamilton. Two men of that name interviewed but not the
right person. 5 pages, List 8.
SULLIVAN,
Timothy. See entry for SULLIVAN, Denis
SUMMERVILLE,
Mary Ann. See entry for BAIRD, A.C.
SURBEY,
Edward. See entry for LAWRENCE, Margaret A.
SUSWEIN,
Louis. See entry for RYAN, Norah
SVEDBER,
Sven. Swedish Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1891 on behalf of relatives,
regarding his deceased estate. Mrs. Christiana SCOTT of Steiglitz was his
landlady. 9 pages, List 15.
SWAAB,
Sarah. See entry for SINGER, Mrs. Hanna.
SWAFFIELD,
George. See entry for MORGAN, Ernest P.
SWAIN,
W.T., of Walham Green, Fulham London England, wrote in 1892 applying to join
police force. He was 25 years of age. 1 page.
SWANNIE,
Mrs. Annie. See DAY, Mrs. T.A.
SWANSON,
Alexander. See entry for WELBY, E.
SWANTON,
Mary and Kate, Cardiff, Wales wrote in 1902: 'we are orphans' and asked police
to find their uncles and only relatives, George Swanton and - HART. Police
unsuccessful. 4 pages List 5. CONNECTION FOUND
SWEENEY,
Annie. See entry for DAY, Mrs. T.A.
SWEENEY,
John, confidential investigator, London, late Dept. Insp. New Scotland Yard,
wrote in 1914 re Walter WOODWARD, c30 years, querying how long he had lived
with Mrs. BRILL at Port and South Melbourne. Her sister Mrs. ROBINSON lives in
Fitzroy, as does a cousin. Police reply that it is not their business. 2 pages,
List 7
SWEENEY,
Mrs. Mary, wrote from Akron Ohio USA in 1914 re her uncle Martin CARROLL. Reply
states insufficient detail provided to enable search to be undertaken. 2 pages,
List 7.
SWEENEY,
Mervyn George. See entry for DAY, Mrs. T.A.
SWEET,
George. See entry for MORRIS, Mrs. F.
SWIFT,
George. See entry for GIBSON, Mrs. M.
SWIFT,
Lieut. Joseph, RN, wrote from Malta in 1920 re his wife, who ran off in 1915
with - BARTHOLOMEW, leaving him with their three children, and Bartholomew's
wife with five. She had twins on board ship, but they both died. She was
subsequently charged with robbery. He seeks details of her present whereabouts
as he wants a divorce. 7 pages, List 14.
SYKES,
Mrs Minnie of Doncaster England, wrote a series of letters in 1915 re her
husband Robert, who deserted 3 years ago for Australia. He sent money for the
first year, but not since. She wrote to his landlady, informing her of the
situation, and preventing him marrying her daughter. He is 30 and a painter.
Robert was found by police and offered to send money for her passage, but she
refused. 17 pages, List 8.
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TAIT,
John. See entry for TAIT, William A.
TAIT,
William A., of Jersey City, New Jersey USA, wrote in 1908 re his brother John,
who left Ireland c1858, when aged about 25 years, and opened a hotel in
Melbourne. He hasn't heard from him in 25 years. Police check every Tait in
Melbourne, but fail to find him. 12 pages, List 10.
TARBURN,
George. See entry for TARBURN, Mary Ann.
TARBURN,
Mary Ann wrote from Paisley Scotland in 1892 re her husband George, a cab
driver, who left there seven years ago and has not been heard of for some
years; believed to be in Melbourne. 6 pages.
TAYLOR,
Mrs. E. See entry for McMULLAN, Robert.
TAYLOR,
Helen. See entry for MacKAY, Mrs. A.
TAYLOR,
Lillian May, sought by mother Mary FORMBY of Liverpool, 1901. She was
sent to her aunt Mrs. WILSON of Williamstown some months ago, mother had not
heard since. 5 pages, List 5.
TAYLOR,
Mrs. Sarah, wrote from Camberwell London England in 1897 re her husband
Thomas. She has received news that he
attempted suicide in 1896 and was placed in a Melbourne hospital. He had been a seaman on the Perthshire and
was addicted to drink. 10 pages, List
20.
TAYLOR,
Thomas. See TAYLOR, Mrs. Sarah
TAYLOR,
William. See entry for GREGORY, Thomas M.
TAYLOR,
William, of San Rafael, California, USA, wrote in 1907 re his brother Thomas
and sister Mrs. M. GALLAGHER. He left
them in Melbourne in 1904; found. 7
pages, List 18.
TEAGUE,
G. of Blackfriars Works, Salford, Manchester England, wrote in 1914 re his 25
year old relative Norman WREN, who sailed for Melbourne some months before and
had not been heard from since. Not found. 6 pages, List 10.
TERRINGTON,
Robert and William. See entry for SHORT, William.
TETU,
Josephine. See SMITH, Elizabeth
TEWKSBURY,
Sidney J.B., newsagent, Hotel del Monte, Monterey, California USA wrote in 1899
to Lord Mayor of Melbourne, who passed letter to police. He was trying to
locate his sister Annie WILSON, daughter of a Dr. WILSON of Australia who had
died several years ago. Annie had married Richard WRIGHT and lived in
Melbourne about seven years ago. The WIGGINS name was mentioned in
letters from her. 24 pages, including a listing of all A. Wright entries
in Victorian directory. CONNECTION FOUND
THOMAS,
Annie Beatrice. See entry for MAPSON, Hart.
THOMAS,
Frederick William. See entry for UREN, Edward.
THOMAS,
George. See entry for THOMAS, Mary.
THOMAS,
George John. See entry for UREN, Edward
THOMAS, John. See
entry for OWEN, Richard.
THOMAS,
Mary of Swansea South Wales wrote in 1894 re her son George, 'years since he
left home ... would like to hear from him before I depart this life ...'.
2 pages List 4.
THOMAS,
R.J., County Surveyor, Buckinghamshire England, wrote in 1894 on behalf of
mother of Hilmar de Wahlien AGA, a Norwegian, who had been in Melbourne for many
years. She was dying. 12 pages, List 4.
THOMPSON,
Ada of Richmond Victoria wrote in 1915, asking for help in getting a
maintenance order, issued nearly three years ago, complied with. She has a four
year old child. Her husband John Hutchinson Thompson is an engineer in work at
Gateshead England. Police write to English police, who find that he is living
with his married sister Mrs. MILBURN and his reluctance to pay maintenance. 7
pages, List 8.
THOMPSON,
Albert E., of Baltimore MD, USA, wrote in 1893 re William ALDWELL's
family. Thompson wrote on behalf of his mother Selina, who is a first
cousin. 1 page.
THOMPSON,
John of Southall Green, Middlesex England, wrote in 1892, applying to join
police force. He was 31 years, had been in the Metropolitan Police London
for nearly 11 years; copies of 3 references on file. 4 pages.
THOMPSON,
John of Toronto Canada wrote in 1896 re Richard VERNON born 1786, may have been
transported from England to Australia. In 1869 someone advertised for his
relatives. Thompson's mother is a joint legatee with Richard. 4
pages, incomplete file.
THOMPSON,
Joseph M., of Burley, Cassia, Idaho, USA, wrote in 1917 re his uncle Robert or
Michael WALKER, who emigrated from England to Australia many years ago, with an
'Englishman of wealth who took men and all kinds of supplies for colonizing a
new county. My uncle raised a large family ... eldest son killed by a mad bull
...'. Walker's sister Elizabeth, now deceased is his mother, also had an aunt
Ellen and a grandfather Walker, who lived in Tollington, Norfolk England. Reply
states information too vague. 2 pages. List 6
THOMPSON,
Mary. J.R. LUNDON, solicitor, of
Auckland New Zealand, wrote a detailed letter in 1906 regarding the death of
this woman in the Immigrants Home in Melbourne in 1886. He sought confirmation that she was the same
person as a woman who arrived in Victoria with her family in 1856, (maiden name
CAMERON), married and subsequently left her family in New Zealand. His client is a daughter. 8 pages, List 19.
THOMPSON,
Robert A. & Co. See entry for PEHRSSON, W.
THOMPSON,
Mrs. S. See entry for JOLLY, Henry
THOMPSON,
Selina. See entry for THOMPSON, Albert E.
THOMSON,
James. See entry for WYMAN, Mary Drummond.
THOMSON,
Jessie G. of Gowan St. Arbroath Scotland, wrote in 1899 re her son Stewart G.
Thomson. She had given him money to set up in business but he had wasted it.
Her last letter returned from G.P.O. 6 pages, List 17.
THORN/THORNE,
Edmund Paulus Niels, a Dane, died in Shanghai, China in 1920. Danish Consul
there writes trying to contact relatives. Woman with whom Thorn/Thorne
was living has not produced marriage certificate, but claims he was born in
Melbourne in 1882 and has a son named Edwin. 8 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
THORN,
Edwin. See entry for THORNE, Edmund P.N.
THORNE,
Edmund Paulus Niels/Edwin. See entry for THORN, Edmund P.N.
THORNLEY,
Edith, Edmund Ashworth. See entry for MacPHERSON, James S.
THORPE,
Frank or Frank Thorpe LINDSAY. New Scotland Yard UK, wrote in 1913 regarding
three letters they had received from him. He was working on a ship, is
separated from his wife and three children, and had formerly been in a lunatic
asylum. Philip DONOVAN is mentioned in connection with his wife. 6 pages, List
15.
THORPE,
John Geo. See entry for THORPE, Thomas.
THORPE,
Robert. See entry for STARKE, T.P.
THORPE,
Thomas, wrote in 1917 re his son John George Thorpe, 20 yrs and single, who had
arrived in Melbourne in 1914 and hadn't been heard of since. Found by police.
Photo and 7 pages. (See comment about photographic reproduction costs at top of
page.)
THURSFIELD,
Mrs., of Congleton, Cheshire England wrote in 1892 re her sister Mrs. GUNNING
who was living near Bairnsdale Victoria. 5 pages.
THYNAN,
Mrs. Thomas. Chief of Police, Montreal, Canada, wrote on her behalf in
1893; she was anxious about her brother Richard HAND. 5 Pages.
TIBBLE,
Mrs. E., of Christchurch New Zealand, wrote in 1912 re her husband who deserted
three months ago. He was a cook and baker, native of London and 48 years of
age. 5 pages, List 14.
TIMMONS,
E.J., Chief of Police, New Rochelle, New York USA, wrote in 1901 re his uncle
Samuel CLUXTON who left Ireland and was supposed to have died in Australia in
the 1850s. 2 pages, List 18.
TIMOTHY,
E.J. See entry for JESSOP, Augustus F.
TIPP,
Mrs. A. of Seattle, Washington USA, wrote in 1908. She was born in Rokewood 43
years ago, her parents being Andrena and William MAY. She is entitled to a
share in her late mother's estate. Police report that her mother left her
assets to her grandchildren. 4 pages, List 13.
TIPPETT,
Captain George. See entry for GOMM, John H.
TIRONI, Nikolaus.
Sought by Austro-Hungarian Consulate in 1906; was from
TOBIN,
Mrs. Elizabeth, of
TOBIN,
William Stephen. See entry or WALSH, Mary Teresa.
TODD,
William. Local vicar of Castle Eden, County Durham England, writes in
1892 re Todd, two years ago living in Melbourne. His parents are anxious
to hear from him. 6 pages.
TODHUNTER,
Ada of Liverpool England wrote in 1919 re her husband Thomas, who had deserted
her and their three children over two years. He was a marine fireman aged
45 years. 5 pages.
TODHUNTER,
Thomas. See entry for TODHUNTER, Ada.
TOGNOLINI,
Antonio, sought by Italian Consul in Melbourne in 1915, on behalf of relatives
in Italy. He was born c1855 and has lived in Australia for many years, is not
identical with a person of that name who died in 1912. Police find a woman who
lived with him is now living with PAROVACINA in the Mallee area, but Tognolini
is not found. 14 pages, List 8. CONNECTION FOUND
TOMBLIN,
Joseph. Scotland Yard wrote in 1906 re
this person, also known as Benjamin OTWAY, who was sought for the murder in
London of Florence SAUNDERS in 1897. He
was believed to have returned to the Colonies, was formerly at St. Arnaud. His wife was found there and interviewed, but
the offender was not found. 4 pages,
List 19.
TOMES,
Captain H.E. Sought in 1913 by Rev. A. Lamble [?] on behalf of wife and family
in Ireland. He arrived c3 years ago, drinks heavily. Found. 12 pages, List 14.
TOMLINSON,
Mrs. of Preston, Lancashire England wrote in 1915 re her daughter Agnes
Gwendoline, who left there in 1912 and wrote she had married Frank Joseph WILLIAMS,
but they hadn't heard from her for two years. 'She is our only daughter ... Oh
sir do please find out what has happened to her ...'. Police find her living
with Williams, a married man, his wife is about to bring divorce proceedings,
but do not tell parents of her exact circumstances. 14 pages, List 8.
TOMLINSON,
Thomas of South Shields Durham England wrote in 1906 re Jeremiah CHICKEY who
left Leeds c50 years ago for Tasmania and was now supposed to be in Melbourne;
he was about 80 years old. Tomlinson wrote on behalf of Chickey's
niece. 4 pages.
TOOHEY,
Thomas. See entry for O'ROURKE, William J.
TOPHAM,
Mrs. M. of Harehills, Leeds, Yorkshire, wrote in 1914 re her husband Fred, who
has been in Melbourne a year, in the clothes trade. Police locate him. 4 pages,
List 7.
TOWERS,
Florence Ada. See entry for ASTLEY-ARLINGTON, Geo.
TRACEY,
- Mrs. See entry for CAHILL, Mollie.
TRACEY,
Charles, sought by Mrs. J. BARNES, Cape Town South Africa in 1914. He was late
chief steward of the S.S. South Africa which trades between there and
Melbourne. She is the widow of the late Sub Inspector Barnes. Not found. 6
pages, List 14.
TRACY,
John. See entry for ASH, Mrs. Margaret.
TRAIN,
Francis Joseph. See entry for TRAIN, Robert and John.
TRAIN,
John H. of Los Angeles, wrote in 1897 re his brother Francis J. and wife Annie,
both of whom accused each other of misbehaviour. Police find she is living with a man named
DAWSON. 8 pages, List 18.
TRAIN,
Robert of Denver Colorado wrote in 1892 re his brother Francis Joseph, aged 24
years. Their uncles were William and Robert Francis. 4 pages.
TRAIN,
Robert Francis and William. See entry for TRAIN, Robert.
TRASK,
Mrs. of London England wrote in 1902 re brother Henry HOPWOOD, then aged about
60 years, and whether his children were legitimate as he lived with several
women. 16 pages, some torn.
TRAVERS,
Jessie Louisa, of Wimbledon London England, wrote in 1914 re her son Arthur
Percival Travers, who left England in 1913 with friend Leslie Stewart Langley
FRASER; she has not heard from him. Fraser found, but not Travers. 8 pages and
photo, List 7. See above re photo costs.
TRINDER,
Ernest Edward. See entry for ELLIOTT, Alfred M.
TRUSCOTT,
Emma. See entry for MITCHELL, Simon
TUCKER,
Albert J. of Hintham/Flintham, Newark on Trent, Notts, England, wrote in 1894
re John HARRIS of Exeter England. Harris was a farmer in 1868; Tucker
writes on behalf of John's sister, Elizabeth TUCKER. 5 Pages, List 4.
TUCKER,
Anthony, Captain 1st Cheshire Regiment Bombay India, wrote in 1892 re W.H.
OSMAND who left England in 1887. 3 pages.
TUCKER,
Charles Edward, sought by mother Eliza of Fairfield South, Kingston on Thomas,
England in 1900. She wrote on black bordered paper. He left for Melbourne 12
years ago, and she hasn't heard in a long time. Found. 3 pages, List 13.
TUCKER,
Eliza. See TUCKER, Charles E.
TUCKER,
Elizabeth. See entry for TUCKER, Albert J.
TUCKER,
Louisa. See TUCKER, Thomas.
TUCKER,
Thomas. Sought by mother Louisa of Southville, Bristol England. He arrived in
Aust. C2 years ago, was a sailor aged 27 yrs. Police found a person of the same
name, aged 55yrs, who thinks he's an uncle. 10 pages, List 6.
TURA,
Battista. Sought by Italian Consul in Melbourne in 1920; had arrived c40 years
before. Found. 6 pages, List 9.
TURNBULL.
See LAZONBY, Edward
TURNER,
C.J. Ribton, wrote from Upper Norwood London England in 1893, re W.J. BURNHAM
alias J.W. ALVAN, to Assistant Commissioner of Police, New Scotland Yard,
London. Burnham deserted his wife there and went to Australia; his wife
is sister in law to Mr. SARGENT, agent for the Marquis of Northampton in
Warwickshire. They suspect Burnham has committed bigamy. Victorian
police find he is living with a Mrs. WEDGE, who is the daughter of Charles
FRIEND, one time police magistrate in Tasmania, and whose husband divorced her
for adultery with HODGSON. 21 pages.
Couple still living in Victoria in 1894, when Pastor Allan W. WEBB asks
if bigamy is true, as they are in his congregation. Incomplete file, 2 pages, List 18.
TURNER,
Edward. See entry for McDONALD, Louisa.
TURNER,
Harry A. See entry for TURNER, Mrs. R.A.
TURNER,
Isabella, Aspen Grove, Lodge Lane, Liverpool, England, wrote in 1911 re her
cousin James ROBERTSON, who had emigrated to the Australian goldfields prior to
1850, and was last heard from c1862. He had a brother John and a sister
Isabella CAMERON in Aberdeen, Scotland. File lists all James Robertson
entries located. 14 pages.
TURNER,
Mrs. R.A., Rogers Hill, Worcester England, wrote in 1901 re her son Harry A.
Turner, a baker, whom she had not heard from in over 3 years; found in
Ballarat. 10 pages, List 4A
TURNER,
Mrs. Sarah. See entry for GIBSON, Magt. M.
TYLER,
Fannie L. of San Francisco. Wrote to
brother George in 1884; she was married with school age children. Among a loose collection of folded pieces of
paper, which included a letter to the Mayor of Melbourne from John C.
MacDougall, stating that the bearer ‘who was connected with the press but has
lost his hearing’ was in need of help.
Also included is a printed flyer for the American Novelty Co. of Eastern
Arcade, and a collection of pencilled advertising slogans and poems. No file, just the above pieces of paper. List 18.
TYLER,
Mrs. T.G., nee Kate Eliza HANN; information sought by High Commissioner,
Australia House, London, on behalf of Mr. J. HOWES of Feltham, Middlesex
England in 1919. Found. 6 pages, List 17.
TYMMS,
Annie. See entry for GOULDEN, William.
TYRRELL,
Elizabeth Clydesdale, of Dracut Mass. USA, wrote in 1894 re her brother David
CLYDESDALE, a native of Paisley Scotland, who was in Melbourne c30 years
ago. 3 pages, List 4.
TYRES,
John. See entry for GREEN, H.O.
TYRRELL,
F.R. St Lawrence, District Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary,
Callooney, Co. Sligo, Ireland, wrote in 1905 re his brother Markham TYRRELL,
then in Australia, who had served as a naval cadet and as 2nd officer on a
ship, but was addicted to drink. 13 pages.
TYRRELL,
Markham. See entry for TYRRELL, F.R.St. L.
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UNDERWOOD,
Annie. See SLATER, James.
UNMACK,
Rev. Edward Carl. Chief Constable of Surrey, Guildford Surrey England, wrote in
1916 regarding him. He was rector of West Horsley Surrey, and claimed to be
Australian born, but his parents are German. Encloses copies of birth and
baptismal certificates and asks authenticity. Police report confirms
certificates and details Unmack history of two brothers, one of whom was
Edward's father. 13 pages, List 6.
UREN,
Edward of Penzance Cornwall England wrote in 1903 re Frederick William and
George John THOMAS, both about 74 years, living near Bendigo. 6 pages.
VALGEM/VALGENE,
Jene, wrote in 1892 from Helena Montana Territory USA re joining the Victorian
police force. He has travelled twice over the USA and Europe, and has
worked as a detective. Reply was to be directed to C/- D.
SCHNAKENBERG, New York City, USA. 2 pages.
VAN
DAMME, Karl. See entry for PEHRSSON, W.
VANDERSPAR,
William J.E. See entry for HUGHES, Charles J.
VAN
DYK, Berend. Consul General for Netherlands wrote in 1908 re this person
who was a tailor aged about 80 years. His family in Holland had not heard
from him for some time. 9 pages. List 5
VAN
HECK, Edith, of Auckland, New Zealand, wrote in 1910 re her husband's
activities in Melbourne; wants to take him to court for lack of maintenance. 4
pages, List 14.
VAREY,
Mrs. E.C. See PARNELL, Mrs. E.
VAUGHAN,
Frank of Calgarry, Alberta, Canada deserted his wife in 1915 and sailed for
Australia with Alice POTTS. Mrs. Vaughan and children left
destitute. Frank Vaughan was then aged 53 and had been a soldier and a
freemason. Alice Potts was 23 years. File covers a period from
1916-1918. 21 pages.
VAUGHAN,
Miss Margaret. See PEARCE, Mrs. H.
VEALE,
R.R., Sheriff of Contra Cost Co., Martinez, California, wrote in 1903 re Jerry
O'MEARA who, with his family arrived in Antioch, California from Madera c1900
and purchased a property. He then took a trip home to Ireland and has not
returned. Family informed he had gone to Australia; photos on file.
4 pages.
VEASEY,
John. Philip Baudinet, Mayor and Chief of Police, St. Helier's Jersey,
Channel Islands, wrote in 1901 re Veasey. His wife and family are
destitute and he was entitled to money from the Will of an uncle, John LAURENS,
formerly M.L.A. in Victoria, and should be supporting them. He was
working as a gardener in Toorak. Police interview Veasey, who states that
his solicitor paid his wife's debts of 40 pounds last year, and a daughter's
music lessons and he 'is not prepared to make any provision for his wife or
family, they must look out for themselves, he left them through his wife's
extravagance, which was keeping him always in debt ... has no money at present,
and even if he had, he would not send them one penny ...'. 4 pages, List
5.
VEITCH,
Walter G., wrote from Auckland New
VELVINS.
See VILVINS.
VENN,
Josiah. See entry for BAILEY, Mrs. A.
VERNARD,
Henry Laurance. See entry for AMERICAN CONSUL.
VERNON,
Richard. See entry for THOMPSON, John.
VILVINS,
John W. wrote from Gore, Southland, New Zealand re his father of the same name,
in 1896, and requested further details in 1898. His daughter was married to -
ALEXANDER. [Spelling of name not clear, could be VELVINS] 12 pages
VINEGARD,
Abraham. See entry for HERTZBERG, K.
VINEY,
Mary, of Carlton Victoria asks police for help in 1900. Her husband Walter
Kyrke Viney left in 1892 for England, in connection with a legacy, and she
hasn't heard from him since. English police interview James KRYKE and report
result. 5 pages, List 13. CONNECTION FOUND
VINICK,
Phillip of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada wrote in 1914 re Robert VINICK. 3
pages.
VOICE,
Bernard Percival. See BATCHELOR, John B.
VOLKER,
Margaret, widow, wrote in German from Wurzburg, Bayern, re her son Robert, born
1866 and went to Tasmania in 1885/6. 7 pages.
VOLKER,
Robert. Brother Luise wrote in German
from Bavaria in 1898; he was born 1866, went to Tasmania c1885. 7 pages, List 20.
VOLKER,
Robert. See entry for VOLKER, Margaret.
VON
FURSTENBERG, Mr. German Consul in Melbourne provides letter of introduction in
1891; he has served in Prussian Calvary. 1 page, List 15.
WADDELL,
Willliam, of Glasgow Scotland, wrote in 1917 on behalf of the aged mother of
Alexander LITTLEJOHN, who left there in 1882 for Queensland, and was last heard
of in Victoria in 1886. Various Littlejohns are interviewed, but none are the
correct person. 5 pages, List 11.
WADDINGTON,
Beatrice M. (Miss), wrote from Katoomba New South Wales, in 1894 re Thomas
BEESON or BEASON, who left England in 1868 with a Mr. DYSON. Asks his
address. 1 page, List 4.
WADE,
Robert and Teresa. See entry for COLLON, W.
WADHAM,
W.J. of West Disbury, Manchester England, wrote in 1907 on behalf of mother of
E.A. Wadham, who was 78 years of age, and hadn't heard from her daughter for
some time. 'Is she leading a chaste life?'. Police find she was
married to - GRANT, but left him for another man (McDONALD) a seaman, but they
were no longer together. Daughter responds to police questions 'because a
woman does not choose to live with her husband is no reason why she should be
branded a bad character...'. 14 pages. List 5. CONNECTION FOUND
WAGNER,
Heinrich. German Consul in Melbourne wrote in 1910. Heinrich had married Hannah
MUSCHIALLI in Melbourne, and they had two children, Richard and Hannah, but the
marriage was unhappy, and he had taken them to Germany in 1896, where they were
adopted by their aunt. She would like a confidential report on their mother. 4
pages, List 14.
WAHLIEN,
Hilmar de. See entry for THOMAS, R.J.
WAINE,
J.S. See entry for WAINE, Richard.
WAINE,
Richard. Wrote from Calgary Canada in 1914 re his brother J.S. who was in
Melbourne. Richard had cabled money for his return, but he had not
arrived. 4 pages.
WAITS,
Catherine of Liverpool England wrote in 1914 re her daughter Grace, married to
a Mr. SMITH of Smith St. Police interview Grace's son Terrance in Fitzroy. 4
pages, List 7.
WAKEHAM,
William. See PURNELL, Walter James
WALDIE,
A.B. Solicitors in New Plymouth New Zealand write on his behalf in 1911. He and
his wife separated in 1907. He has heard she has died in Melbourne and seeks
confirmation. Included on file is a letter from his relative in Scotland. 7
pages, List 12.
WALKER,
-. See HORTON, Mrs. C.
WALKER,
Ada of Ulverston, Lancashire England, wrote a number of letters from 1916-1919
re her husband George, a boilermaker, who was in Australia and not supporting
her and their three children. C.W. Dean, Clerk to the Guardians, also wrote. 19
pages, List 16.
WALKER,
Charlotte, of Barry Docks, Wales, wrote in 1912 re her husband John Edward
Walker, who had ‘been away 16 yrs’. He
was 58yrs old. 2 small pages, incomplete
file. List 19.
WALKER,
Ellen. See entry for THOMPSON, Joseph M.
WALKER,
Elizabeth. See Lizzie. Also see THOMPSON, Joseph M.
WALKER,
George S., Soldier Avenue, Younloville, Napa Co. California USA, wrote in 1897
re his sister Mary WALKER who left London in 1852 with a man named
PICKETT. She is due for a legacy, and he needs confirmation of her death
or otherwise. Another sister still lives in London. 11 Pages, List
4A
WALKER,
George. See WALKER, Ada.
WALKER,
John Edward. See WALKER, Charlotte.
WALKER,
Lizzie, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, wrote in 1893 re her brother William O.,
aged c38 years; she is 26 years. 2 pages.
WALKER,
Mary. See entry for WALKER, George S.
WALKER,
Michael. See entry for THOMPSON, Joseph M.
WALKER,
Robert. See entry for THOMPSON, Joseph M.
WALKER,
Rose (nee McDONALD) of Ekehatina New Zealand wrote in 1907 re her uncle
Alexander McDONALD who died in Kyneton Victoria recently. 4 pages.
WALKER,
William O. See entry for WALKER, Lizzie.
WALL,
Henry Charles, 18yrs, arrived Melbourne 1913, sought by father Henry of Manor
Park, Essex England in 1914. Found. 5 pages, List 7.
WALL,
John. See entry for SILK, James
WALLACE,
-. See entry for WARKE.
WALLACE,
James. See entry for WALLACE, John.
WALLACE,
John, of Hamilton Scotland NB, wrote in 1892 seeking details of his deceased
brother James. Police report he died a pauper, in gaol hospital; was born
Lanark. 4 pages.
WALLBURTON,
P.C., wrote from Christchurch New Zealand in 1902 regarding the death of his
brother Robert. 9 pages, List 21.
WALSH,
Mary Teresa of Liverpool, wrote in 1902 re brother William Stephen TOBIN, aged
about 58 years, had been in Melbourne about 34 years and formerly lived in Co.
Clare Ireland. All William Tobin's in Melbourne interviewed. 10
pages.
WALSH,
Mrs. P. of Syracuse New York USA wrote in 1897 re tracing Columb DALTON, who
was born in Tullamore Kings Co. Ireland, son of Francis & Ann DALTON nee
McDERMOTT. Columb was living in Melbourne in 1855 with John DALEY and his
son Anthony, and was leaving for the Mount Blackwood gold diggings. His
mother had never heard from him again, and now her grandchildren have taken up
the search. Police establish a William DALTON was at Blackwood many years
before, but could not locate Columb. 5 pages.
WALTERS,
Rev. Charles, Director of the Red Hill Reformatory, Surrey England, wrote in
1863 to Messrs J.H. Clough & Co., Melbourne re Israel BENNETT and Charles
Henry PARKER, both under twenty years, who were seeking work in
Australia. After their arrival, Walters's cousin A.J. DUFFIELD, of the
Melbourne Club, writes to police re finding them later in the year, as they
have gone missing. 13 pages. CONNECTION FOUND
WALTERS,
Edith, Frederick, John, Margaret, Mary, Sarah. See entry for WALTERS, Richard.
WALTERS,
Richard. (A very complicated story). A boilermaker, he deserted his family in
Melbourne in 1887. His daughters Edith, Mary, Sarah and Margaret were taken
into care by government officials, then the last three were sent to an aunt
Mrs. S. Walters in Auckland New Zealand in 1890. Their mother Margaret
bigamously married Joseph BLANCHE, but he found out about her previous marriage
and went to Western Australia, and now wants police help in prosecuting Walters
and not having to pay for Edith's maintenance by government. Richard Walters
had a brother named John and a nephew named Fred, both in Auckland New Zealand.
9 pages, List 9.
WALTON,
John or Thomas. See LANE, W.
WARD,
Alexander. See PACKER, G.
WARD,
Ernest John. See entry for DACRE, E.J.
WARD,
James H. See entry for SMITH, S.L.
WARD,
G.T., JP for Folkestone, wrote in 1901 re former servant James SLADE who went
to Australia for the benefit of his health in 1900. Further letter by Ann
SLADE, mother of James. 10 pages, some torn.
WARD,
Mrs. Jessie of Blighmont Park, near Southampton England, wrote in 1915 re
Leslie ROBERTS, whose mother was living at Freemantle, Southampton, and worried
about him. He is found safe and well. 7 pages.
WARD,
Mary Alicia nee WESTNEAT. See entry for SMITH, S.L.
WARD,
Thomas. Died suddenly at Nareeb Nareeb
Station, Caramut, in 1898. A native of
Manchester, c 70 years. Police find
letters from mother Mary JENKINSON, and sisters Emma NICHOLSON and M. COOKE,
all from Manchester, and written in the 1860s.
They are still on the file. 13
pages, List 20.
WARING,
Miss. See entry for KENNEDY, Hugh Vincent.
WARKE,
-. Director of Criminal Intelligence, Simla, India, wrote in 1912 re two men
named Warke and Wallace, who claimed they were seeing a friend off on a ship
from Freemantle to Colombo, and had a few drinks on board, not realising the
ship had left port. They had two women with them (unidentified, but called Mrs.
Warke and Mrs. Wallace). They were charged with not having paid for the voyage,
once the ship arrived in Colombo. Warke claims to have been born in Wedderburn,
has a stepfather named Darling, and is a well-known jockey. Wallace claims he
came from Perth, and his father is a doctor. Melbourne police confirm Warke's
claim. 4 pages, List 9.
WARNECKE,
-. See entry for SMITH, Mrs. Bessie
WARNER,
Sylvia. See entry for EVANS, Thomas.
WATERFALL,
Mrs. Sarah. See entry for NORTON, Henrietta.
WATERS,
E.B. (Miss). See entry for WHITE, James
WATKINSON,
Mrs. C.L. of Kensington, London, wrote in 1905 re her brother Henry Joseph
REED, born 1866, left there in 1891 for Australia, last heard of in Ballarat in
1899. Police report his death and that Albert NICHOLS of South Melbourne paid
the burial expenses. Letter from Reed to on file as well. 8 pages, List 15.
WATSON,
Ernest Joseph, sought by sibling H. Watson, of Bedford England in 1919; last
heard of in 1916. Was a steward on a shipping line. 5 pages, List 17.
WATSON,
Mrs. P.J. of Athlone Ireland, wrote in 1915 re 'a grand uncle of mine, William
CUNNINGHAM, who was transported to Tasmania for a political offence in 1813 and
never heard from until 18 years ago a death in an Irish paper of William
Cunningham who died in Australia, worth thousands of pounds. His nephews and
nieces thought it was him, but they are old people and uneducated. Presently a
man of the name in New York is seeking information ...'. Cunningham is believed
to have been 'a carpenter and married to a Maori queen.' Not found. 7 pages,
List 8
WATSON,
Victor. See entry for EVANS, Mrs. S.
WEBB,
Allan W. See TURNER, W.R.
WEBB,
John. See entry for WEBB, M. and Mary.
WEBB,
M. of Cork Ireland wrote in 1899 re son John, who was in police force.
Parents had not heard from him for past three years. 8 pages.
WEBB,
Mrs. Mary of Cork Ireland, wrote in 1897 re her son, who was in the police
force. She hasn't heard from him in two years. 5 pages, List 9.
WEBBE,
Mrs. Pascoe. See entry for HODGKINSON, Joseph
WEBBER,
Pte. P.G. of H.M.S. Monmouth, Hong Kong, wrote in 1908 re his father Richard, a
tailor, last heard from at Stawell in 1892.
Found. 7 pages, List 18.
WEDGE,
Mr. See entry for TURNER, C.J.R.
WEEDING.
See entry for BAIN, W.
WEEKS,
Courtenay O. See entry for WEEKS, James W.
WEEKS,
James W., ex constable, sought by Courtenay O. WEEKS, surveyor, Co. Cork
Ireland. 2 pages.
WEEKS,
Robert. See entry for DEVINE, Mrs. Margaret.
WEINBERG,
Phillip A. See entry for WEINBERG, R.
WEINBERG,
R. of Focsani Romania, wrote in 1894 re his nephew Phillip A. WEINBERG, who
left there for the USA then Australia, working in a Smelting Company. 3
pages. List 4.
WEISELER,
Joseph P. of Australia, wrote a postcard, in German, in 1898. Translation
reveals he wanted details of his father Joseph. Not found. 5 pages, List 14.
WELBY,
E., of Cape Mounted Riflemen, King Williams Town, South Africa, wrote in 1893
seeking address of Sir Samuel WILSON, late of Victoria, and maiden name of
wife. 3 pages.
WELBY,
E., of Kingstown South Africa, wrote in 1893 re Frederick and Sarah
WILSON. She is his aunt and he hasn't heard from her since 1871.
One of the family is believed to have married Alexander SWANSON. 6 Pages.
WELCH,
Frank R.C., of Dordrecht Holland wrote in 1917 re his father J. WELCH, who left
18 years ago from South Africa, supposedly for Australia. His brother and he
are anxious to hear something. Reply states the more details are needed, such
as full name, age, occupation etc. 2 pages, List 6.
WELCH,
William C. of Hartford, Conn., USA wrote in 1910 re his uncle William HOWARD,
native of Cork Ireland, who left there 45 years ago. Every William Howard in
Melbourne directory traced, but none the correct person. 10 pages. List 5.
WELLER,
Mrs. L.M. wrote to South African police in 1915 re her husband, Franklin
Maximillian, for whom she has a warrant for maintenance. She claims he married
Lucy STANTON but he denies this. South African police give details to Victorian
police. 6 pages, 2 very faint, and photo. List 8. See instructions re
photographic copying costs.
WELLS,
Mrs. Amanda, of Chicago Ill., USA wrote in 1915 re Mrs. Irving SAYLES, wife of
her brother. She has heard he has died. Police find her interstate. 5 pages,
List 7.
WEST,
A., wrote from South Hackney, London in 1892 regarding Edward John LILLEY,
owner of steamer 'The Lady Darling' trading on River Murray. The writer's
mother was his twin sister. 6 pages.
WEST,
James, of San Gabriel, California USA, wrote in 1917-19 re James A. CENTER of
West Brunswick, ‘Scotch Highland Bagpipe Maker’ and his failure to send him a
set of bagpipes he had paid for. He
needed them to enter a Canadian Regiment.
15 pages, List 18.
WESTALL,
John Robert. Brother write from Accington Lancashire England; has heard
he has been killed. Mother is over 70. Police locate him and report
confidentially he has a wife and family here, and possibly one back in
England. 5 pages.
WESTNEAT,
Mary Alicia. See entry for SMITH, S.L.
WHEELER,
J.H. See entry for POWELL, John F.
WHITBY,
James B. See entry for GRAY, C/G.
WHITE,
Frank. See BAIN, George N.
WHITE,
J. See entry for WHITE, Sydney.
WHITE,
James, of North Taunton Devon England, wrote in 1916 re his son (un-named) and
a letter his daughter received from Miss E.B. WATERS of Sth Melbourne, a copy
of which he encloses. Police report that his son refuses to write to him and
Miss Waters wrote to relieve the family's anxiety. 7 pages, List 8.
WHITE,
Sydney and brother J. Information on them sought by Chief of Police,
Calcutta in 1907. They were jockeys and their mother married into the
CRUSH family. 7 pages.
WHITEHORNE,
A. See entry for STANLEY, Jane & Joseph.
WHITFIELD,
Gertrude A. See entry for JONES, Gertrude A.
WHITMORE,
Mrs. W.A. of Nelson British Columbia Canada wrote in 1914 seeking her uncles
the LISTON brothers, who left Scotland 'years before'. Their sister
Catherine married Daniel SHEPHERD of Dumfermline Scotland, emigrated to Canada
and settled in Pembroke, Ontario. Police checked many Liston families in
Victoria trying to track these particular brothers. 32 pages.
WHITTAKER,
Mrs. Florence L., of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, wrote in 1916 re her sister,
Mrs. Fred. RAYMOND, who was in Melbourne in 1913. Found by police. 6 pages.
List 6.
WHITTLE,
Fanny. See BELL, Mrs. Geo.
WIGGINS
FAMILY. See entry for TEWKSBURY, Sidney J.B.
WIGSTON,
William Bernard, sought by father W.J. of Rushmere, Ashtead, Surrey England in
1909. Found by police, he states he will write but never does. Father writes
again in 1914. Police find he is using the name Henry HALL and appears to be
doing well. 11 pages.
WILDBORE,
J.E. of Oldham England, wrote in 1919 re his brother in law John BECKETT, 25
years, formerly in the army, last heard of in Melbourne. Photo in uniform on
file. 3 pages, List 16.
WILES,
John. See entry for REGAN, Samuel
WILKINSON,
Mrs. Ellen of Hull England, wrote in 1893 re her brother Horace W. FRANKISH,
who accidentally drowned at San Remo Victoria. 13 pages.
Further letter thanks Chief Commissioner for his help. 1 page.
WILKINSON,
Joseph Edward. See entry for Mrs. Lena WILKINSON
WILKINSON,
Mrs Lena of Benwell Newcastle England wrote in 1916 re her husband Joseph
Edward. They had three children; she hasn't heard from him in 4 years. Police
find he went through 'a form of marriage' with Margaret ROBERTS and has left
Victoria, fearing prosecution. 19 pages, List 6.
WILLCOX,
Paul, J.P., Rahotu, Taranaki New Zealand, wrote in 1915 re Peter HALL and
family, who were at Adelaide Lead near Maryborough in the 1870s. Mrs. Hall was
his late mother's sister and 'the only relative I have'. Police report Peter
and wife deceased, but find children. 4 pages, List 7.
WILLIAMS,
Dr. See entry for HAVEN, Laura.
WILLIAMS,
Annie. See entry for WILLIAMS, M.
WILLIAMS,
Charles. See entry for WILLIAMS, Walter and DIAMOND, Mrs. Jessie.
WILLIAMS,
F.H., solicitor of Auckland New Zealand, wrote in 1901 re James Samuel JONES
who left there c4 years ago, a miner. His wife has not received any
maintenance from him. 12 pages. List 4.
WILLIAMS,
Frank Joseph. See entry for TOMLINSON, Mrs.
WILLIAMS,
J. of Ceylon wrote in 1901 re his wife's family. Her parents, brother and
herself and sister were on way to Australia, when mother died in hospital at
port of Galle 22 years ago. The father and brother continued on to
Australia, while she and her sister were taken care of by a Mr. ORLOFF.
Both daughters are now married. The parents name was ANGLUM, (ANGLIM?)
but no such name is found by police. 6 pages
WILLIAMS,
J.A. See entry for GOSLING, W.R.
WILLIAMS,
J.S. See entry for HODGSON, W.H.
WILLIAMS,
J.T., Sgt, Calcutta Police, wrote in 1907 re joining Victoria police; formerly
a soldier, 26 years. 3 pages, List 14.
WILLIAMS,
John. See entry for O'BRIEN, Michael and TOBIN, Mrs. Elizabeth.
WILLIAMS,
John, Superintendent, County Police Office, wrote from Wincanton Somerset
England in 1901 re Henry COTTERELL, who left there some years ago, and was a
coachbuilder. His parents are anxious about him, and their letters have
been returned from the Dead Letter Office. 23 pages. List. 4.
WILLIAMS,
M., of Seedley Park Manchester wrote in 1892 re Thomas PARKER, his wife Annie's
brother. They were the children of Thomas Parker, a solicitor in
Liverpool and formerly of Preston near Lancashire. Thomas junior was a
baker and left Liverpool in 1864. 10 pages.
WILLIAMS,
Maria. See entry for AMERICAN CONSUL.
WILLIAMS,
Martha. See entry for WOODCOCK, J.
WILLIAMS,
Mrs. Sarah McKean, of San Francisco USA, wrote in 1912 re her McKEAN relatives,
Samuel, Agnes and James. She lived with them as a child in Melbourne. 4 pages,
List 15.
WILLIAMS,
Sophie formerly O'BRIEN, nee COLEMAN. See entry for O'BRIEN, Michael.
WILLIAMS,
Mrs. W. See entry for ARTHUR, W.
WILLIAMS,
Walter of Newport, Monmouth, Wales, wrote in 1892 re his brother Charles, a
sailor, 36 years, who left Rio c1891. Charles was the eldest of four
brothers and four sisters, parents dead. Walter has seen a report of a
death of a Charles Williams in a boating accident and asks if this is his
brother, whom the family have not heard from in a long time. Reply states
another person. 4 pages.
WILLIAMSON,
MUSGROVE OPERATIC CO. See entry for NEWBOLD, Ellen.
WILLIAMSON,
Thomas. Wrote from Boston U.S. in 1899
seeking police help in finding Mr & Mrs James CLELAND, who left Redding
near Falkirk Scotland c30 years before; Cleland had been a gardener like his
father, on estate of Sir Thomas LIVINGSTON.
Found. 20 pages, List 20.
WILLIS,
Doris Lister. See entry for SMITH, Mrs. Bessie
WILLIS,
George Alfred and John. See entry for HOW, Alice.
WILLS,
William. See entry for PENROSE, Magt. J.
WILMA,
Edwin H. See entry for O'ROURKE, L.W.
WILSON,
Dr. See entry for TEWKSBURY, Sidney J.B.
WILSON,
Mrs. See entry for TAYLOR, Lillian M.
WILSON,
Annie. See entry for TEWKSBURY, Sidney J.B.
WILSON,
Arthur Henry. See entry for WILSON, Mrs. Eva.
WILSON,
Mrs. Celia F. (Mrs Fred.) of Hyde Park Massachusetts USA wrote in 1919 re her
aunt Alice LENANE, her mother's sister. 3 pages.
WILSON,
Edward Carns, of High Hayne, Moreton, Hampstead, England. Serving
sentence in gaol in Melbourne under assumed name 1879. Melbourne police
send a copy of his photo to English police, suspecting he is wanted there,
under another name. Response states above is his correct name, and that
he and his brother Herbert had both been schoolmasters and were highly
educated. Edward had forged a cheque in his father's name and a warrant
had been issued, but the cheque, (the evidence) had been destroyed. 8
pages. List 5.
WILSON,
Mrs. Eva of Palmerston North New Zealand, wrote in 1914 re her husband Arthur
Henry, who 'cleared out about ten years ago'. He was born Derbyshire England, a
painter and paperhanger aged c34 years. They only lived together for c7 months.
Her father is T. MORGAN of Melbourne. Police cannot locate him. 9 pages, List
7.
WILSON,
Frederick. See entry for WELBY, E.
WILSON,
Frederick William. See entry for WILSON, R.
WILSON,
Henry. See entry for WILSON, Edward C.
WILSON,
Mrs. Isaac nee Kittie BENNETT of Clarkville Raiapoi Island, Christchurch New
Zealand wrote in 1901 for the address of her uncle Sir Arthur Nicholson,
Bart. Her father married his sister Mary. Nicholson had been in
Australia but had gone back to England some years ago. 8 pages. . CONNECTION FOUND
WILSON,
James. See entry for WILSON, Robert.
WILSON,
Jeremiah. See entry for MOSHER, Mrs. E.
WILSON,
John. See entry for HEARNE, Mrs. Ellen.
WILSON,
John. See entry for HARGRAVE, Mrs.
WILSON,
John Howard. See entry for MURPHY, Mrs. Mary.
WILSON,
Jos. Of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, USA, wrote in 1896 re his
uncle Daniel HARRINGTON, or his descendants. Not found. 7 pages, List 15.
WILSON,
M.D., wrote from Toronto Canada in 1894 re his uncle RYALL, who left England
for Australia many years before. 1 page. List 4.
WILSON,
Mary Ellen. Sought by mother Ann DALLAS
of Preston, Lancashire in 1894, last heard from in 1891; husband is C.F. Wilson. Found.
5 pages, List 22.
WILSON,
R., of Newcastle on Tyne England, twice in 1899 re his brother Frederick
William, who left there in 1876 and settled in Melbourne. His wife was the
daughter of Patrick O'CONNOR and had died leaving two children; there was a
court case over custody of the children. Frederick would be c46 years. 7 pages,
List 15.
WILSON,
Robert, of Glasgow Scotland, wrote in 1908 re his brother James, who he has not
been in touch with for many years. He had heard of his death, and believes he
left considerable property. Police find he died destitute. 6 pages, List 10.
WILSON,
Sir Samuel. See entry for WELBY, E.
WILSON,
Sarah. See entry for WELBY, E.
WILSON,
Mrs. Winifred. See entry for EAGAN, Mrs. Catherine
WINKFIELD,
John P.C., JP of Westminster, London, wrote in 1897 re James Charles BETTS.
Winkfield is sole executor of Betts's step-mother's Will, and Betts is entitled
to a weekly allowance, which has been sent, but remains unacknowledged. Police
find he has been interstate. 6 pages, List 9.
WISDEN,
Mrs. A., of Brighton, Sussex, England, wrote in 1895 re her husband William,
whom she last heard from six years ago, when he was in poor
circumstances. Mentions Carrie, Willie and Esther. 10 pages, List
4.
WISDEN,
William. See entry for WISDEN, Mrs. A.
WISEMAN,
Mr. See entry for LUNN, Frederick D.
WISHART,
John. Solicitors Drever & Heddle, Kirkwall, Orkney Scotland wrote in
1892 re him. He was a native of the Parish of Orphin near there, who went
to Australia many years ago. His parents are now dead, and his brother is
looking for him, as he is to inherit some property. Later letter
acknowledges police help in locating him. 8 pages.
WITT,
Florence C., of Canning Lodge, Croydon England, wrote in 1897 re her husband
George Cornelius Witt, who left for Melbourne nearly three years previously,
had a position with the Union Bank. He sent money regularly up to a year ago,
then his father told her he had gone to the U.S. to get a divorce, and offered
to give her money to let the divorce go unchallenged. She refused and the
American court ordered him to pay her maintenance, which he has not done. She
asks police help, but they reply it is not a police matter. 5 pages, List 9.
WITTS,
John, of Wapping, London England, wrote in 1914 re his daughter Bessie Witts,
24 yrs, who left Liverpool in 1912 for Melbourne. Last heard of in a
partnership with a young woman she met on board. Found by police. 5 pages, List
7.
WOERNER,
John G. See entry for JONES, Mrs. G.T.
WOLFE,
Charles, alias PAGE, HANNING, HARVEY. Sentenced to gaol in England in 1904 for
confidence trick. Came from Australia with his wife and children and father
Walter. Scotland Yard ask his Australian background. He is Jewish, 35 years
etc. Two small photos, one full face, one profile. 8 pages, List 12. See
Introduction re cost of copying photographs.
WOLFE,
Robert. See entry for AVERY, G.
WOLFENDEN,
Thomas. See entry for BUTTERWORTH, Charles.
WOLLEND,
Mary Ann. See RIDDLE, Mary Ann.
WOLMAN,
John. See entry for KARP, N.
WOOD,
Mrs. C. of Prenton, Birkenhead, England wrote in 1906 re her brother Thomas
HUDSON, over fifty years in Australia and living with deceased wife's niece,
Mrs. McVICAR, of Port Melbourne. 6 pages.
WOOD,
Charles, of Bow, London England, wrote in 1914 re his brother Robert, once in
Melbourne. Two brothers have died and he needs to let him know. Found. 2 pages,
List 7.
WOOD,
John. See entry for WOODCOCK, John
WOOD,
Percy Ambler, sought by wife Sophia of Detroit Michigan USA in 1915. She hasn't
heard from him for over 5 years. Small photo on file. 4 pages, List 7; see cost
of photos at top of list.
WOOD,
Robert. See entry for WOOD, Charles.
WOOD,
Sophia. See WOOD, Percy A.
WOOD,
Thomas. See entry for BACHE, Mrs. H.
WOODCOCK,
John, bricklayer/labourer, sought in 1917 by son John of Invercargill New
Zealand. Police find he was known as John WOOD, and died in 1906 in Homes for
the Aged. 4 pages, List 6. CONNECTION FOUND
WOODCOCK,
J., of Mornington Dunedin New Zealand wrote in 1917 re his mother, who left
Invercargill 32 yrs ago under the name of Mrs. WILLIAMS. Her married name was
WOODCOCK, maiden name Martha LAPWORTH, born Croydon England, and would now be
about 72 yrs. She had a second hand shop in Melbourne about ten years ago, and
three daughters, Bertha Emily, Jane and Mary Ann. Not found. 7 pages, List
6. CONNECTION FOUND
WOODGATE,
Herbert, sought by father B. Woodgate of Eastbourne Sussex England, in 1919. He
was a plumber. Brother Sgt. Thomas Woodgate of India also wrote. Found. 6
pages, List 16.
WOODHOUSE, Benjamin,
sought by Chief Constable in Barrow in Furness England, 1903 on behalf of
family. 55yrs, last heard of 1899 in St
Kilda, found. 10 pages, List 20.
WOODHOUSE,
Benjamin. Information sought by Chief Constable's Office, Barrow in Furness, in
1920. Encloses copy of previous enquiry and result in 1903. 5 pages, List 16.
WOODHOUSE,
Dudley, of St. Louis M.O. USA, wrote in 1893 re his uncle George Mortimer
WOODHOUSE, who was living at Spring Hill near Creswick in the 1850s, and was
from Co. Armagh Ireland. Found by police. 5 pages.
WOODHOUSE,
George M. See entry for WOODHOUSE, Dudley.
WOODRUFF,
George. See entry for EDEN, Mrs. Lizzie.
WOODWARD,
George Walter. High Commissioner, Australia House, London, England, wrote in
1919 re this person, who formerly lived at Highgate London, was married, and
c57 years old, on behalf of his sister Ellen Rebecca NICKSON of Southall
Middlesex. Photo of him, taken c20 years ago, on file. Not found. 7 pages, List
17. See instructions for cost of reproducing a photograph.
WOODWARD,
Walter. See entry for SWEENEY, John.
WOOLCOCK,
George, and sister Lizzie, write from Du Bois, PA, USA in 1913 re brother
Hobson Woolcock, who came to Ballarat many years ago, and married the daughter
of a hotel keeper there. Not found. 5 pages, List 12.
WOOLEY,
John and Margaret. See entry for ALLE, Mrs. Elizabeth
WOOLLEND,
Mary Ann. See RIDDELL, James
WOOLLEY,
Arthur, wrote from London England in 1910 re his brother Edward Stafford
Woolley, who died in Carisbrook Victoria in 1879. He was a remittance man, who
'went on a spree' every time he got money, but also taught privately. He had a
daughter in England. 16 pages, List 5.
WORSFOLD,
Thomas William, son of William of Surrey England. Interesting file concerning
investigation into his activities by an English solicitor and Vic. Police. He
had got money from a widow BASS (who had a son Sidney) by falsely claiming he
would marry her, then left for Australia, promising to send for her. Once in
Melbourne he married another woman, using the name Thomas ALISSON [? Not listed
in marriage index] and the pair went interstate. She left him because of his
drinking, and had supported him financially too. 16 pages, List 15.
WORTHINGTON,
Richard, died suddenly at Shepparton in 1880. Police inform his father of same
name in London, who reimburses costs of burial etc. 18 pages, List 17.
WRATH,
Nicholas. Sought by niece Fanny HAYES of
Hyndman, Ontario, Canada in 1906. He
went to the goldfields c50 yrs ago. Not
found. 5 pages, List 19.
WREN,
Norman. See entry for TEAGUE, G.
WRENNELL,
George. Chief Constable Blackburn England, wrote in 1914 re this man who
migrated to Western Australia c3 years ago, 37 years, was much addicted to
drink. His wife and three children, 15, 14 and 5 years are in Blackburn. Not
found. 10 pages, List 7.
WRIGHT,
- Miss. See entry for STANDRING, Mary Ann
WRIGHT,
Edward. Drowned in 1906, was fireman on
board S.S. Port Elliott. Wife writes
from Canning Town, East London, U.K. seeking details. 6 pages, List 19.
WRIGHT,
George, of Aberdeen Scotland, wrote in 1906 re his sister Ann GARROW. Has seen a report that she drowned in 1904,
asks details. Her husband’s name was
John. 4 pages, List 19.
WRIGHT,
John of Bordesley Birmingham England wrote in 1892 re his uncle Robert WRIGHT
of Geelong; was aged over 80 years. 4 pages
WRIGHT,
John Benjamin. See entry for MAHONEY, Mrs. Lucy.
WRIGHT,
Loftus. See entry for COUCHMAN, T.
WRIGHT,
Richard. See entry for TEWKSBURY, Sidney J.B.
WRIGHT,
Robert. See entry for WRIGHT, John
WYATT,
William Edward. See entry for NASH, John.
WYLIE,
William. See entry for ALLEN, David.
WYMAN,
Mary Drummond of Quebec Canada wrote in 1914 re James THOMSON 'a handsome
looking man', gives full physical description and asks if he has a wife in
Australia. He has a brother in Melbourne. Police cannot locate
him. 5 pages.
YANKEL,
David. See entry for COHEN, Sara.
YOULL,
Ruth D., of Buffalo New York USA, wrote in 1919 seeking relatives of James
YOULL and Patrick or James DEAN. Police
reply too meagre details. 4 pages, List
18.
YOUNG,
Adam. See entry for YOUNG, James Henry.
YOUNG,
Ann. See entry for BELL, James.
YOUNG,
Charles. See entry for YOUNG, Henry James.
YOUNG,
G.N. See entry for MEYER, Mrs. G.T.
YOUNG,
Harry. See entry for MEYER, Mrs. G.T.
YOUNG,
Henry James, wrote from Strand Infirmary, Edmonton London in 1892 re his
brothers Adam, who was drill sergeant in the Hampstead Militia, then came to
Victoria to join police, and Charles, who married in Melbourne
c1868. Police check with every Charles Young in Melbourne,
but not located. 14 pages.
YOUNG,
James. See entry for HAMILTON, W.L.
YOUNG,
James Henry of Homerton, London, England, wrote in 1893 re his brother Adam
YOUNG, who left in 1857 as a government emigrant, had been in the army. 4
pages.
YOUNG,
William. See entry for BELL, James.
ZACHS,
Simon wrote from Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1892 re his two sons Abraham, 27
years, and Louis, 19 years, natives of Russia, who left two years ago; 'I am an
old man and sick and distracted from grief'. They may use the surname
SAKS.
ZENKER,
Isabel Mary of South Shields Durham England wrote in 1915 re her husband Ernest
Paul. She had written previously and police arranged for money to be taken out
of her husband's wages and sent to her. He had stopped this and she was
destitute; 'through this long strain of trying to make ends meet I have broke
down in health and I went through an operation ... and have my left breast cut
off ...' Police speak to his employer who is going to again take part of his salary
and send to her. 5 pages, List 8.
ZENO,
Carl and Madam. See entry for READ & READ.
ZEPER,
G. Sought by Dutch Consul in Melbourne
in 1901. 5 pages, List 18.
ZERVAS,
Peter, of Middleboro, Mass., USA wrote in 1915 re Metros MALARIS, his Greek
brother in law, who was last heard from thre years ago. Not found. 5 pages,
List 6.
ZIEGLER,
Johann, wife and daughters Susannah and Sarah and son Hans, sought by Consul
for Austro-Hungary in Melbourne in 1906. They had immigrated in 1905 and hadn't
been heard from since. Found by police under name of CEILER. 7 Pages List 9.
ZIMMERMAN,
Leonard, of New York City, USA wrote in 1920 re his nephew Pirmin ZIMMERMAN,
fireman on a merchant steamer, who arrived in Melbourne 1914 and hasn't been
heard from since. 6 pages.
ZIMMERMAN,
Pirmin. See entry for ZIMMERMAN, Leonard.
ZVITANOVICH,
Ivan, wrote from Dalmaria, Trstenik Austria, in 1895 re his brother Nicola,
whom he hadn't heard from for c10 years; he was a fisherman. Their father
would like to see or at least hear from him. 25 pages, List 4.
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