In August 1917, Fenton, a police constable stationed at Ararat, conspired with Emma Dent and Edward Hewins (both posing as 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 it quiet.Prison record for Elcho Ryall Fenton prisoner registered number 34679, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, elcho ryall fenton, conspiracy, police crimes

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

In August 1917 Leslie Dunse, a police constable stationed at Brunswick police station, was accused of breaking into shops, particularly a boot store, grocers, butcher's shop and a drapers, and stealing goods. Three other constables were also charged - Arnold Wilson, Sidney Duckmanton and Hermann Johansen. Only Duckmanton was discharged.Prison record for Leslie Dunse, prisoner registered number 34691, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, leslie dunse, shopbreaking, police crimes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harry Rand (driver) in Palm Ford T police car 1922. This is the first "Night Patrol" car.police vehicles; palm ford t; motor police branch; transport

Four men standing in front of the Hotchkiss CIB Car at the rear of the Russell Street police station, 1922. Men include Harry Rand second from the right.police vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Hotchkiss Patrol Car with Harry Rand in driver's seat, 1922. Taken at rear of Russell Street police station. Partial registration plate 0758. This was the first CIB (Criminal Investigation Branch) car and Constable Rand was the driver.police vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Hotchkiss CIB Car driven by Harry Rand with two unidentified men in backseat, circa 1922. Taken at Wesburn on the Maroondah Hwy enroute to Warragul.Hotchkiss 1922 near Millgrovepolice vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Hotchkiss Patrol Car driven by Harry Rand. Two other cars appear in photo with a group of fourteen unidentified men, circa 1922Hotchkiss March 1922 at Warragulpolice vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Hotchkiss CIB Car with Harry Rand in back seat. A man is leaning against the car. Four men, with one in uniform, are at the front with a child sitting in front of them. Taken at the rear of Russell Street police station circa 1922police vehicles; hotchkiss patrol car; motor police branch; transport

Harry Rand standing in front of a 1913 Hudson with damaged front left wheel, circa 1922police vehicles; hudson car; motor police branch; transport

First communications car, Lancia, with George Leeming driving. Fred Canning operator, C Peverell and Fred Downie in the rear with police dog sitting on running board, circa 1923police vehicles; lancia car; motor police branch; transport