Cap badge number 251 belonging to Jeanette Silvester The distinctive badge of the Women's Police Auxiliary Force, Victoria Policepolice women, women's police auxiliary force, silvester, jeanette alyce 9954, police woman, policewomen, policewoman

Madge Connor was one of Victoria's first police women. She was appointed as a police agent in 1917 and a fully sworn police officer in 1924.Photograph of Madge Connor, one of the first female police agents employed by Victoria Police in 1917. police agents, connor, madge irene 7711, police women, police woman, policewomen, policewoman

Shoulder patch used on registered nurse uniform. Police insignia with 'sister' above police logo.'SISTER'police hospital, nursing, women

In 1938 Jessie Clarey won first prize for the 'empire-wide' King's Police Gold Medal Essay Competition - the set topic for that year was 'Juvenile Crime - Its Causes and Treatment'.Gold medal in red presentation case given to police woman, Jessie Jemima Clarey for winning the King's Essay Writing Competition for police in all parts of the British Empire. Presentation case has inscription for George VI on outside and emblem of Royal Mint on inside.Obverse - "GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP" Reverse - "POLICE ESSAY COMPETITION"clarey, jessie jemima 8507, police women, writing, essay, empire, royal mint, george vi, police woman, policewomen, policewoman

Dark blue tunic with silver buttons and first constable rank. Metal Victoria Police insignia on each shoulder. 1947-1979.'Victoria Police' (on badges) 'June M. Long 23/10/1968' (on inside label)police women, uniform, long, june, m. 11868, police woman, policewomen, policewoman

Kath Mackay was the first female Sergeant and oversaw the Women's Auxiliary and Police women. This diary was issued in 1950 and is a record of her shifts, which included investigations of child-abuse, incest and sexual assault.Official police diary issued to Senior Police woman K.A. Mackay.diary, police women, mackay, katherine 8600, police woman, policewomen, policewoman

Grace Brebner graduated in 1942 and was the first police woman to attend Detective Training School. She began at the Criminal Investigation Branch in 1951 often taking on undercover shifts at a factory to investigate illegal gambling. Brebner was later employed as Sub-Officer-in-Charge at the Women Police Division.Record of Conduct and Service belonging to Grace Brebner, registration no. 9690. Includes personal description, list of transfers and black and white profile photograph of Grace Brebner.police woman, brebner, grace, 9690, conduct record, service record, criminal investigation branch, detective, police women, policewoman, policewomen

Margaret 'Catherine' McVeigh joined the Women's Royal Australian Air Force in 1951, aged 19, discharging at her own request on 10 July 1956. Margaret then joined the Victoria Police Force on 20 June 1956 and served in the Women Police Division. Following the application of the Equal Opportunity Act, Margaret moved to general police duties on 4 January 1979. She was then in charge of No. 3 Division "O" District (Mounted Branch, Police Dog Squad and the Police Horse Stud Farm). In 1973 Margaret won the Churchill Fellowship award and travelled overseas to study the integration of women into world police forces. She then joined the International Police Association and was issued this identification card. Margaret was the first female member of the Victoria Police to attain the rank of Chief Inspector and subsequently Superintendent and Chief Superintendent. In August 1988, at the time of her retirement, she was Chief Superintendent in Charge of the Traffic Operations Group.International Police Association identification card belonging to Police Woman Inspector Catherine Margaret McVeigh. Card has blue cover and is unsigned.mcveigh, catherine margaret, 12428, police women, international police association, police woman, policewomen, policewoman

When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country.  Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 10/04/1911; Discharged 3/09/1914 WW1 service: Enlisted: 5 September 1914; Highest rank: Captain; Regiment: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment; Fate: Returned to Australia 15th January 1919.Official documentworld war 1, 1914-1918; victoria police; trewin, charles lester gordon 5640

When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country.  Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined: 28/10/1914; Resigned: 3/07/1915 WW1 service: Enlisted: 5 July 1915; Highest rank: Gunner; Regiment: V5A Australian Heavy Trench Mortar Battery; Fate: Died of illness, France, 18 January 1917; Medals: British War and Victory medalsOfficial documentworld war 1, 1914-1918; victoria police; belcher, charles 6041

When the First World War broke out, Australian men from all backgrounds and professions were called to serve their country.  Members of the Victorian Police force were some of the first to answer the call with twenty men joining the first convoy of soldiers who left Australian shores in October 1914. Over the course of four long years, one hundred and thirty-eight Victorian Police enlisted from stations across the state. Of these, twenty-seven lost their lives. Whilst the fate of each man was different, a deep commitment to protecting and serving the public was common to all. Victoria Police service: Joined 3/05/1898; Leave without pay July 1915; Rejoined ca April 1918; Died 28/04/1919 from pneumonic influenza WW1 service: Enlisted 7 July 1915; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 29th Battalion, A Company; Fate: Returned to Australia 15 April 1918; Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory MedalOfficial documentworld war 1, 1914-1918; victoria police; sharpe, edward william 4706

Used in the 1950s and 1960s to mark entries in criminal record books.Rubber stamp with wooden handle. 'Deceased'stamp, police, police records, stationary

Police diary belonging to Constable Joseph Wyer, issued 1882. Wyer was a member of the water police, many of the pages in his diary record the movements of ships in and out of Port Philip Bay. The loose papers are personal notes, including a letter from his sister and a list of the births and deaths of family members. The list includes the names and dates of death of several of Wyer's children, including a set of twins. It also lists the death of his wife. Small paper diary and four loose folded papersJoseph D. Wyersdiary, police, water police

Olive "Ollie" Philips joined Victoria Police in 1949 and served for over 35 years. In the 1950s she moved to Geelong to establish the areas first Women Police Division. In this photograph she is pictured with another policewoman "Barbara".Black and white photographpolice women, policewoman, police woman, victoria police, philips

These watchhouse keys were used to secure the cell doors in an unknown watch house. They most likely date from the 1880s. Large metal ring holding seven large keys to watch house cell doors.

This 1870s Carte de Visite depicts Patrick Mc Etheney with the inscription 'arrested 4-11-75' for the crime of recieving stolen goods. Prior to the introduction of mugshots, physical descriptions, sketches or any available portraits like this Carte de Visite were used to depict and describe people of interest. Small Carte de Visite featuring gold borders on card. Image has been hand coloured in the face and lips.

Andrew George Scott, also known as Captain Moonlite, was an Australian bushranger. Born in the 1840s, he was hanged in New South Wales in 1880 for the shooting of Constable Edward Webb-Bowen after a series of robberies and a shoot out with police near Wagga Wagga. Aside from his crimes and activities as a bushranger under the alias Captain Moonlite, Scott is also known for his relationship with his companion James Nesbitt. Many claim Nesbitt was Scott's partner and lover. In 1995 Scott's remains were exhumed and placed next to Nesbitt's to satisfy Scott's dying wish to be buried next to his companion. bushranger, bushrangers, captain moonlite, moonlite, robbery, police, victoria police

James Nesbitt was an accomplice and companion of Andrew George Scott, also known as Captain Moonlite. Nesbitt and Moonlite met whilst serving gaol sentences in Victoria. Many claim Nesbitt and Scott were lovers. Nesbitt was killed in a shoot out with police in 1879 after the robbery of Wantabadgery Station near Wagga Wagga and a subsequent shoot out with police. He is buried in Gundagai. In 1995 Scott's remains were exhumed and placed next to Nesbitt's to satisfy Scott's dying wish to be buried next to his companion. bushranger, bush ranger, police, robbery, captain moonlite

Crime cards were used by police to record an offenders personal details, their offense, arrest and release or transfer. These crime cards are from the Durham Lead station, 1873. Blue card with stamped form, filled out in ink. crime, goldfields, ballarat, criminal record, crime card

Crime cards were used by police to record an offenders personal details, their offense, arrest and release or transfer. These crime cards are from Ballarat region, 1872. White paper card, stamped form, filled out in ink. crime, criminal record, police, victoria police, goldfields, ballarat, crime card

In 1902 Albert E McNamara was convicted for arson and found guilty of manslaughter, after he allegedly set fire to his home, killing his young son. Police alleged McNamara set the house alight as part of an insurance fraud scheme. His wife and other children escaped unharmed, however his young son was killed in the fire. He was executed in 1902 at Melbourne Gaol. Black and white photograph mounted on cardmelbourne gaol, criminal photograph, arson, manslaughter, mcnamara, execution, capital crimes

James Duncan was tried for his involvement in the Nelson Robbery in 1852. The robbery of the barque 'Nelson' is one of the most notorious crimes of the 1850s. Duncan, along with James Morgan, John James, Stephen Fox and John Roberts , robbed the ship of over cash and gold nuggets at gun point while she was anchored at Hobsons Bay, off Melbourne. One of the victims of the robbery identified Duncan to police by his voice. Duncan was sentenced by the notorious Justice Redmond Barry to 15 years hard labour on the roads. Black and white photograph mounted on card.duncan, morgan, james, fox, roberts, nelson, nelson robbery, gold rush, redmond barry

The car is a Mercury V8 sedan. L Patterson retired as a Commander and John O'Connor retired as an Ass. Commissioner. The Transport Branch driver and other patrolman are not known.

Detective Doug Millar 11827 and Senior Detective Colin Hammond 9855 of the Stolen Motor Vehicle Squad 1960

Motor cars are a 1937 Ford and 1940 Chevrolet. Members from left rear are: J.Gibson?; A DeLaRue 5433; F.Henderson 7739; T.Meekle?. Front row: A.Guys?; A.Mason 9015; H.Dawson 8972. All attached to the Gaming Branch.