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Prison record (James Rouhan), 17 March 1919
James Rouhan, 19 years of age, was accused of murdering his sweetheart, Kate Beachley, with an axe, in Lydiard St., Ballarat in October 1904. Sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonmentPrison record for James Rouhan, prisoner registered number 30737, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.james rouhan, english speaking prisoner, murder, kate beachley -
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Prison record (Albert Hay), 8 April 1919
Albert Hay was charged with the manslaughter of Edward Booth Cox, by hitting then strangling him, in Horsham, July 1909. Cox's wife, was also charged but acquittedPrison record for Albert Hay, prisoner registered number 32092, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.albert hay, english speaking prisoner, edward booth cox, manslaughter -
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Prison record (Edward Greenwood), 25 January 1919
In June 1915 was charged with stealing and unlawfully on premises. He was deemed an habitual criminal with prior offenses including obscene language, offensive behaviour, theft of money, larceny of eight bottles of beer. In September 1916 he was charged with forgery and uttering. His criminal career began in 1907 at the age of 22 years of age.Prison record for Edward Greenwood, prisoner registered number 32050, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.edward greenwood, english speaking prisoner, obscene language, offensive behaviour, perjury, forgery, uttering -
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Prison record (Alfred Hannah), 2 September 1918
In August 1918 was charged with falsely representing himself as a returned soldier. He had previous convictions of housebreaking and stealing. A previous offence in 1916 concerned obtaining a seal mantle under the name of Alfred Barber. He was a recruiting sergeant at Dimboola at the time.Prison record for Alfred Hannah, prisoner registered number 34372, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. alfred hannah, alfred barber, english speaking prisoner, housebreaking, war precautions act, false representations, stealing, loitering -
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Prison record (Cecelia Anderson), 30 June 1903
Cecilia Anderson was accused of shooting John Fraser at the Souther Cross Hotel in Melbourne in June 1894 and then attempting to kill herself. Fraser had been a long term resident in a boarding house run by Mrs Anderson and had borrowed money from her. He subsequently moved to Melbourne and married a widow, Mrs Leahy. Mrs Anderson followed him to Melbourne and kept demanding that he repay the money owing. She was sentenced to death which was commuted to life imprisonment, but she was released in June 1903Prison record for Cecilia Anderson, prisoner registered number 6319, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials.foreign prisoner, danish, female prisoner, cecilia anderson, murder -
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Prison record (Alfred Richardson), 13 July 1903
Alfred Richardson was charged, in company with James Barry, of having stolen gold bearing quartz from the Golden Pyke mine, Bendigo, in November 1901. He had many previous minor convictions for drunkenness, assault, no visible means, etc.Prison record for Albert Richardson, prisoner registered number 28563, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, alfred richardson, golden pyke company, larceny, drunk, assault -
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Prison record (Robert Halifax), 31 March 1908
Robert Halifax, a young teacher, 25 years old, was charged with bigamy. In December 1905 he married Myrtle Skinner, 17, in Coleraine. He had married Faithful Halifax, nee Trotter, in March 1900.Prison record for Robert Halifax, prisoner registered number 31238, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, robert a. h. halifax, bigamy -
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Prison record (Peter O'Shannessy), 8 May 1908
Peter O'Shannessy, town clerk of the borough of Coburg, was charged with embezzling 137 pounds between October 1905 and July 1906Prison record for Peter O'shannessy, prisoner registered number 31285, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, peter o'shannessy, embezzlement -
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Prison record (Muriel Butler), 2 August 1919
Muriel Butler stole a black coat and a fox skin fur in Melbourne in January 1918. She was arrested when getting off the train in Ballarat. She was also wanted by the police for circulating valueless cheques. She had committed previous crimes of stealing and false pretences between 1914 and 1918, sometimes under the name of Agnes James.Prison record for Muriel Butler, prisoner registered number 7400, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials.english speaking prisoner, female prisoner, muriel butler, agnes james, false pretences, stealing, larceny -
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Prison record (Henry Holroyd), 19 July 1919
Henry Holroyd was charged many times over many years with counterfeiting and coining and with having in his possession moulds for making coins. Prison record forHenry Holroyd, prisoner registered number 32136, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, henry holroyd, counterfeiting -
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Prison record (Joseph Farrie), 2 September 1919
In September 1917, Joseph Farrie, labourer, was accused, along with Robert Gardner, of defrauding the Commonwealth Government by creating a fictitious soldier and drawing his pay.Prison record forJoseph Farrie, prisoner registered number 34753, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, joseph frederick farrie, conspiracy to defraud -
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Prison record (Robert Gardner), 27 August 1919
In September, Robert Gardner, who worked in the pay office of the third military district, was accused, along with Joseph Farrie, of defrauding the Commonwealth Government by creating a fictitious soldier and drawing his pay.Prison record for Robert William Gardner, prisoner registered number 34754, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. english speaking prisoner, robert william gardner, conspiracy to defraud -
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Prison record (Frederick Dunn), 31 October 1919
Frederick Dunn was an habitual offender. He started offending very young and was first apprehended in January 1903 on a charge of stealing a canary. Subsequent crimes included stealing a gold watch chain, money, a silver watch. In 1913 he was charged with keeping a brothel and in 1914, of receivingPrison record for Frederick Dunn, prisoner registered number 30410, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, frederick dunn, larceny, robbery, receiving -
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Prison record (Edward Hewins), 18 November 1919
In August 1917, Hewins conspired with Emma Dent (a nurse)and Elcho Fenton (a police constables) to defraud Amelia Cole of money. Following the birth of a child by Mrs Cole's daughter, Dent registered the birth improperly and then demanded money to keep the birth quiet. Hewins had a previous conviction in Perth in June 1907 for false pretencesPrison record for Edward Hewins, prisoner registered number 34680 giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, edward hewins, edward cooper hughes, conspiracy -
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Prison record (James Joseph McKnight), 17 November 1919
In December 1915 James McKnight was chased through the back streets of Fitzroy chased by Constables Preece and Phalp. McKnight, who had two American large calibre revolvers, shot repeatedly at the police, who returned fire. McKnight was finally apprehended after a struggle in which both constables were injuredPrison record forJames Joseph McKnight, prisoner registered number 34233, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, james joseph mcknight, shooting with intent -
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Police record (May Hall), 15 December 1919
In March 1917, fire services attended a fire in a domestic dwelling in Carlton. When the owners returned they found that some of their clothing was missing. May Hall, 19, was later charged with stealing clothing and then burning those she did not want. Prison record for May Hall, prisoner registered number 7351, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials.english speaking prisoner, female prisoner, may hall, burglary, stealing, arson -
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Prison record (William Gruner), 29 December 1919
In May 1917 William Gruner, a soldier, was with a group of people drinking at the Prince of Wales hotel in Richmond. After the group left the hotel, Gruner returned and stabbed the licensee, Robert Walker, with a military service knife. Walker was a former policeman. Gruner was charged with manslaughter.Prison record for William Gruner, prisoner registered number 34611, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, william gruner, robert walker, manslaughter -
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Police record (Peter McNamara), 23 January 1920
Peter McNamara had committed numerous offences such as stealing, whilst drunk. In April 1914 he was charged with attempting to murder Sarah Bass, a housemaid at the Mount Bute steep station. He was found not guilty due to insanity caused by alcoholismPrison record for Peter McNamara, prisoner registered number 33640, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, peter mcnamara, drunk, larceny, attempted murder -
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Prison record (May Foster), 13 February 1920
May Foster had many charges over a long period, mainly for passing valueless cheques. She was also know as Caroline RadfordPrison record for May Foster, prisoner registered number 6913, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials.female prisoner, english speaking prisoner, may foster, caroline radford, false representations, uttering -
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Prison record (John Ferrier), 5 May 1920
John Ferrier was employed on the farm of the Sundermans. In July 1900 he shot Alice Aubrey, sister of Mrs Sunderman, at Dawson near Heyfield. She was shot in the back whilst hanging out the washing. Defence was temporary insanity which was hereditary in his family. He was found guilty and sentenced to death which was commuted to life imprisonmentPrison record for John Ferrier, prisoner registered number 39234, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, john ferrier, murder, alice aubrey -
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Prison record (Francis Hawken), 3 June 1920
In May 1919 Francis William Hawken, in the company of Walter Middleton, assaulted and robbed Mr Le Souef, the Director of the Zoological Gardens. A bag was placed over Mr Le Souef's head and Hawken struck him on the head with a weighted object. He was then robbed.Prison record for Francis William Hawken, prisoner registered number 35145, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, francis hawken, robbery, dudley le souef -
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Prison record (Walter Middleton), 3 June 1920
In May 1919 Walter Middleton, in the company of Francis William Hawken, assaulted and robbed Mr Le Souef, the Director of the Zoological Gardens. A bag was placed over Mr Le Souef's head by Middleton and Hawken struck him on the head with a weighted object. He was then robbed.Prison record for Walter Middleton, prisoner registered number 35144, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, walter middleton, robbery, dudley le souef -
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Prison record (Thomas Brooks), 14 June 1920
Thomas Brooks's had a long criminal career beginning in 1889 under various aliases. His crimes included forgery, imposition, horse stealing, and housebreaking (for which he received a sentence of 10 years). Most of his crimes were committed whilst under the influence of drink.Prison record for Thomas Brooks, prisoner registered number 22986, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, thomas brooks, horse stealing, imposition, housebreaking -
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Prison record (James Brokenshire), 25 August 1920
Following an investigation into the insolvency of the firm Brokenshire and Coltman, estate agents and auctioneers, both partners were charged with fraud. William Coltman received a non-custodial sentence but James Brokenshire was sentenced to four years.Prison record for James Job Brokenshire, prisoner registered number 35189, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, james job brokenshire, fraud -
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Prison record (William Clark), 4 October 1920
William Clark, Arthur Oliver and William Hoare were captured in February 1919 whilst attempting to rob the bank teller of the Middle Park branch of the ES&A bank who was on his way to deposit a large amount of cash in Albert Park. Detectives had received information on the intended robbery and were waiting to capture the men who had surrounded the teller after he got off the train. Clark and Oliver appeared in court in March 1919 but Hoare did not appear and his bail was forfeited.Prison record for William Tasman Clark, prisoner registered number 35081, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, william tasman clark, conspiracy, attempted robbery -
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Prison record (Arthur Oliver), 4 October 1920
William Clark, Arthur Oliver and William Hoare were captured in February 1919 whilst attempting to rob the bank teller of the Middle Park branch of the ES&A bank who was on his way to deposit a large amount of cash in Albert Park. Detectives had received information on the intended robbery and were waiting to capture the men who had surrounded the teller after he got off the train. Clark and Oliver appeared in court in March 1919 but Hoare did not appear and his bail was forfeitedPrison record for Arthur Oliver, prisoner registered number 35082, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, arthur oliver, conspiracy, attempted robbery -
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Prison record (James Turpenny), 4 October 1920
James Turpenny stabbed his wife Rose through the heart in June 1919. The couple lived in a squalid hovel in Spring St, often quarelled and both drank heavily. He was found guilty of manslaughterPrison record for James Turpenny, prisoner registered number 35082, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, james turpenny, manslaughter -
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Prison record (Charles Turnbull), 25 July 1921
Charles Turnbull is described as a half-caste. He committed offences of housebreaking, stealing and receiving, and broke out of both the Appollo Bay Reformatory in November 1912 and the Castelmaine reformatory prison in October 1918.Prison record for Charles Turnbull, prisoner registered number 33657, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, charles turnbull, escaped prisoner, housebreaking, stealing -
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Prison record (Andrew Watson), 22 July 1921
Andrew Reeves was charged in June 1920 with attempting to murder Gertrude Clara Sexton by shooting her and then attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself. Watson was a partner in Mr Sexton's farm at Turriff in the Mallee. Watson and Mrs Sexton were planning to run away together. Prison record for Andrew R. Watson, prisoner registered number 35611, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, andrew reeves watson, wounding with intent, attempted murder -
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Report, Rape : reform of law and procedure : supplementary issues, 1992
... crimes -- victoria rape victims of crime committal proceedings ...Report no. 46 Supplementary issues July 1992ISBN: 073062322xrape -- law and legislation -- victoria, rape victims -- legal status: laws: etc -- victoria, sex crimes -- victoria, rape, victims of crime, committal proceedings, victoria, police interrogation, compensation, state issue