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Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (Frederick Hartwig), 28 March 1919
... ...police crimes...Hartwig was found guilty of receiving. frederick hartwig english speaking prisoner receiving police crimes Prison record for Frederick Hartwig, prisoner registered number 34779, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. ...Hartwig, a police constable, was charged with shopbreaking and receiving in September 1917, in the company of James Olney, a fellow constable. They stole cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, postage stamps and some money. Hartwig was found guilty of receiving.Prison record for Frederick Hartwig, prisoner registered number 34779, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.frederick hartwig, english speaking prisoner, receiving, police crimes -
Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (James Olney), 16 October 1919
... ...police crimes...Olney was found guilty of shopbreaking. james olney english speaking prisoner shopbreaking police crimes Prison record for James Olney, prisoner registered number 34778, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. ...Olney, a police constable, was charged with shopbreaking and receiving in September 1917, in the company of Frederick Hartwig, a fellow constable. They stole cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, postage stamps and some money. Olney was found guilty of shopbreaking.Prison record for James Olney, prisoner registered number 34778, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.james olney, english speaking prisoner, shopbreaking, police crimes -
Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (Elcho Ryall Fenton), 12 August 1919
... ...police crimes...Following the birth of a child by Mrs Cole's daughter, Dent registered the birth improperly and then demanded money to keep it quiet. english speaking prisoner elcho ryall fenton conspiracy police crimes 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. ...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 -
Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (Leslie Dunse), 4 October 1919
... ...police crimes...Only Duckmanton was discharged. english speaking prisoner leslie dunse shopbreaking police crimes Prison record for Leslie Dunse, prisoner registered number 34691, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. ...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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument - Police circular, Victorian Police, 21 Feb 1953
... police...crimes...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne police crimes and misdemeanours Three names hghlighted in green. ...Police circular 21 Feb 1953. Foolscap sheet, typed both sides, duplicated, punched both edges. Detailing arrests in the metropolitan area 9 am 20.2.53 to 9 am 21.2.53, listing a stowaway arrested at Port MelbourneThree names hghlighted in green. Blue tick on one item.police, crimes and misdemeanours -
Orbost & District Historical Societycharge book, 11.6.1885 - 30.1. 1944
... charge-booh-orbost-police-station crimes law...This book is associated with Orbost and provides insights into the nature of crime as well as the experiences of police and victims in Orbost. charge-booh-orbost-police-station crimes law A large, heavy register with hand-written entries. ...The Sergeant, senior Constable, or Constable on duty at Orbost Watchhouse, received all charges against prisoners brought in by different constables, ascertained their nature and if satisfied it was a proper charge was obliged to record the name of each prisoner and the particulars of the offence. This information was recorded in a charge book. Recorded also were details pertaining to the charge itself included: the charge number; the date and hour of both the apprehension and the recording of the charge in the Charge book; personal details of the person being charged including name, address, date and place of birth, a short summary of the nature of the offence and any other relevant details which followed the charges. In general entries became less detailed over time but the format of the entries and the type of information collected remained similar.This book is associated with Orbost and provides insights into the nature of crime as well as the experiences of police and victims in Orbost.A large, heavy register with hand-written entries. Pages are ruled with columns and printed headings. It also contains an indexed list of names and dates in a separate section at the back.charge-booh-orbost-police-station crimes law -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith CollectionReport, Papers presented at the ninth annual AIJA conference, 1991
... 18-19 August 1990 Melbourne Cost of justice Alternative dispute resolution Electronic recording of police interviews with crime suspects ...RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection Building 13 379-405 Russell Street Melbourne melbourne costs (law) -- australia dispute resolution (law) -- australia police questioning -- australia costs (law) -- australia -- congresses dispute resolution (law) -- australia -- congresses police questioning -- australia -- congresses ISBN: 1875527028 18-19 August 1990 Melbourne Cost of justice Alternative dispute resolution Electronic recording of police interviews with crime suspects Papers presented at the ninth annual AIJA conference Report Australian Institute of Judicial Administration Incorporated ...18-19 August 1990 Melbourne Cost of justice Alternative dispute resolution Electronic recording of police interviews with crime suspects ISBN: 1875527028costs (law) -- australia, dispute resolution (law) -- australia, police questioning -- australia, costs (law) -- australia -- congresses, dispute resolution (law) -- australia -- congresses, police questioning -- australia -- congresses -
Unions BallaratFreedom in Australia, Campbell, Enid and Whitmore, Harry, 1966
... crime...police...This book is predominantly about Australian civil rights, the legal system (law enforcement, crime, police powers) and treatment of the sick....Unions Ballarat 24 Camp Street Ballarat goldfields This book is predominantly about Australian civil rights, the legal system (law enforcement, crime, police powers) and treatment of the sick. ...This book is predominantly about Australian civil rights, the legal system (law enforcement, crime, police powers) and treatment of the sick.Legal processes and treatment of the sick.Paper; book.Front cover: authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, civil rights, legal system, law enforcement, crime, police, whitmore, harry, prosecution, arrest, rights, sickness, liberty, freedom of information -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Street Watch. Diamond Valley Leader. From 2015, 18/02/2015
... Street Watch is published weekly in the Diamond Valley Leader and contains police reports including local crimes and missing persons. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Street Watch is published weekly in the Diamond Valley Leader and contains police reports including local crimes and missing persons. ...Street Watch is published weekly in the Diamond Valley Leader and contains police reports including local crimes and missing persons. There is an incomplete run of this column.Half page newspaper clipping with map and text.street watch, diamond valley leader -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Various, Travel all weekend anywhere in Zones 1 and 2 for $3.50/day, 2013 - 2014
... Set of four pamphlets A4 size, for distribution or display on trams/tram, railway stations stops etc. .1 - Travel all weekend anywhere in Zones 1 and 2 for $3.50/day .2 - Royal show 2013 - take the tram to the show. .3 - Breathe Easy - tram shelters and platforms will be smoke free from 1/3/14. .4 - Victorian Seniors Festival for 2013 and free public transport. .5 - Reporting taggers to the Police or crime stoppers - Graffiti...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Yarra Trams Tickets Royal Show Festival Program Smoking PTV Graffiti Set of four pamphlets A4 size, for distribution or display on trams/tram, railway stations stops etc. .1 - Travel all weekend anywhere in Zones 1 and 2 for $3.50/day .2 - Royal show 2013 - take the tram to the show. .3 - Breathe Easy - tram shelters and platforms will be smoke free from 1/3/14. .4 - Victorian Seniors Festival for 2013 and free public transport. .5 - Reporting taggers to the Police or crime stoppers - Graffiti Travel all weekend anywhere in Zones 1 and 2 for $3.50/day Pamphlet Various ...Set of four pamphlets A4 size, for distribution or display on trams/tram, railway stations stops etc. .1 - Travel all weekend anywhere in Zones 1 and 2 for $3.50/day .2 - Royal show 2013 - take the tram to the show. .3 - Breathe Easy - tram shelters and platforms will be smoke free from 1/3/14. .4 - Victorian Seniors Festival for 2013 and free public transport. .5 - Reporting taggers to the Police or crime stoppers - Graffititrams, tramways, yarra trams, tickets, royal show, festival program, smoking, ptv, graffiti -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Ned Kelly Postcards, c. 1906
... The movie, 'The Story of the Kelly Gang', from which these postcards are taken, marked the starting point of the development of narrative feature films which continue to be popular today. postcard photography 1900s Ned Kelly "Green Postcard Album" Postcard 1: 'Ned Kelly shoots Fitzpatrick' Postcard 2: 'Pulling up the line at Glenrowan' Postcard 3: 'The Police surrounding Glenrowan Hotel' Postcard 4: 'Capture of Ned Kelly' Postcard 5: 'Dan Kelly & Joe Byrne' A collection of postcards depicting the crimes and arrest of Ned Kelly. ...These postcards are stills from 'The Story of the Kelly Gang' a movie which premiered in Melbourne on Boxing Day 1906 and was the first multi-reel, feature-length film ever produced in the world. It was extremely popular with audiences but because it portrayed the Kelly Gang as heroes and the police as villains, the Victorian Government eventually banned it from being screened in 1912. These postcards were found in an album of diverse postcards dating mainly from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The movie, 'The Story of the Kelly Gang', from which these postcards are taken, marked the starting point of the development of narrative feature films which continue to be popular today.A collection of postcards depicting the crimes and arrest of Ned Kelly.Postcard 1: 'Ned Kelly shoots Fitzpatrick' Postcard 2: 'Pulling up the line at Glenrowan' Postcard 3: 'The Police surrounding Glenrowan Hotel' Postcard 4: 'Capture of Ned Kelly' Postcard 5: 'Dan Kelly & Joe Byrne'postcard, photography, 1900s, ned kelly, "green postcard album" -
Victoria Police MuseumPhotograph (Jessie Clarey)
... In 1938 she 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'. ...In 1938 she 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'. ...Born 9 May 1901 in Prahran. Her Record of Conduct and Service describes her as being 5' 2½" and 8 stones 3 lbs, with hazel eyes, dark brown hair, a fresh complexion and of good appearance. She belonged to the Church of Christ. She commenced training at the Police Training Depot in 1929. In December of that year she passed the examination for a licence as a Shorthand Writer under the Evidence Act. In 1938 she 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'. The essay was subsequently published in two parts in The Australian Quarterly. Jessie suffered ill health in later life and died after a stroke on 3 June 1952. She had worked mainly at the Russell Street and the Fitzroy P.C.B. and C.I.B.Jessie Clarey 8507 taken in the early 1930spolice women, clarey, jessie jemima 8507, king's police gold medal, police woman, policewomen, policewoman -
Victoria Police MuseumKing's Police Empire Gold Medal
... 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'....Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne 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'. clarey, jessie jemima 8507 police women writing essay empire royal mint george vi police woman policewomen policewoman Obverse - "GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP" Reverse - "POLICE ESSAY COMPETITION" 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. ...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 -
Victoria Police MuseumCarte de Visite, Carte de Visite of Patrick Mc Etheney
... Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne This 1870s Carte de Visite depicts Patrick Mc Etheney with the inscription 'arrested 4-11-75' for the crime of recieving stolen goods. ...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. -
Victoria Police MuseumCarte de Visite, Carte de Visite of Captain Moonlite
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Victoria Police MuseumCrime Card, Crime Card Ballarat, 1873
... Crime cards were used by police to record an offenders personal details, their offense, arrest and release or transfer. ...Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne Crime cards were used by police to record an offenders personal details, their offense, arrest and release or transfer. ...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 -
Victoria Police MuseumCrime Card, Crime Card Ballarat
... police...goldfields...ballarat...crime...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. crime criminal record police victoria police goldfields ballarat crime card White paper card, stamped form, filled out in ink. ...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 -
Victoria Police MuseumPhotograph, Criminal photograph Albert McNamara, 1902
... 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. Melbourne Gaol Criminal photograph Arson manslaughter McNamara execution Capital crimes ...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 -
Victoria Police MuseumPhotograph, Criminal Photograph James Duncan
... 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...Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne 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. ...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 -
Victoria Police MuseumPolice Stations (Ascot Vale)
... The former police station was used by the Crime Car Squad until about 1987 when the premises were damaged by fire. ...The former police station was used by the Crime Car Squad until about 1987 when the premises were damaged by fire. ...Ascot Vale is an inner suburb 6 km north-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in the local government area of the City of Moonee Valley. Ascot Vale police station was opened on 31 October 1887 in the Melbourne Police District. From 1900-1905 it was located at 54 Parade, Ascot Vale; from 1910-1925 at 71 St Leonards Road; from 1930-1953 at 37 St Leonards Road. In 1953 it was relocated to government owned premises at 111 Union Road until the police station closed on 1st May 1970 and the Sub-district was divided between Flemington and Moonee Ponds police stations. The former police station was used by the Crime Car Squad until about 1987 when the premises were damaged by fire. The police station at 37 St Leonards Road was described as a six-roomed brick dwelling with slate and iron roof on land measuring 150' x 50'. There was also a bathroom and W.C., wash-house, office and lock-up with one cell. It was staffed by one second-class sergeant and four foot constables. The purpose-built police station at 111 Union Road included a four-roomed residence with the exterior clad in rough cast Conite and a tile roof. There was also a kitchen, bathroom, laundry and separate garage. 4 black and white photospolice stations; ascot vale police station -
Victoria Police MuseumNegatives, Glass plate, Archive of glass plate negatives from crime scenes
... victoria-police-force...crime...The photographs are crime scene depictions, taken to assist police and detectives in solving crime. ...Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne The photographs are crime scene depictions, taken to assist police and detectives in solving crime. ...The photographs are crime scene depictions, taken to assist police and detectives in solving crime. Most scenes are from the 1930s and 1940s which was a time when photographing crime scenes was still a relatively new action. Many of the scenes are without context as the location or crime have not been recorded against the image. Some have been identified. Either way they present an evocative image of Melbourne's past.The archive of over 400 glass plate negatives consists of 1/4 plate, 1/2 plate and full plate glass negatives victoria-police-force, crime-scenes, melbourne, detectives, evidence, -
Victoria Police MuseumPhotograph (Frederick Deeming)
... police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime...police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime ...In March 1892, Melbourne Butcher John Stamford took a prospective tenant to a house he owned at 57 Andrew Street Windsor. He noticed a 'disagreeable smell' coming from the front rooms. Suspecting foul play, Stamford called the police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime scene investigation proved difficult as the suspect - whatever his real name- had cleaned up the scene very carefully. Much later it was discovered that the suspect was in fact Frederick Bayley Deeming, a former sailor born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, in 1854. In 1881, Deeming deserted his ship and lived in Sydney where he married and had a family. Deeply in debt, he later burned his business down to claim its insurance value and fled to South Africa before he could be arrested. He is believed to have committed numerous frauds and murders in Africa. Eventually found in Uruguay, he spent time in prison in England for fraud. After being released he married Emily and returned to Australia. After leaving England, British police began investigating him over the murder of Mrs Marie Deeming and her four children. Now using another alias, 'Baron Swanston', Deeming was arrested in Western Australia before he left the country in the company of a young woman, Kate Rounsefell, whom he planned to marry. It seems Kate would have been his next murder victim. Brought back to Victoria, in May 1892, Deeming went on trail for the murder of Emily Mather. Despite a strong defense conducted by a brilliant young barrister and 3 times Australian Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, the evidence against Deeming was overwhelming and he was found guilty. Deeming was hanged at Melbourne Gaol on 23 May 1892. He was known to be responsible for at least 6 murders and may have committed others. Black and white photograph backed onto black backing board showing a man in a long coat and top hat with his hands in his pockets and a moustachefrederick deeming, emily mather, murders -
Victoria Police MuseumPhotograph (Emily Mather)
... police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime...police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime ...In March 1892, Melbourne Butcher John Stamford took a prospective tenant to a house he owned at 57 Andrew Street Windsor. He noticed a 'disagreeable smell' coming from the front rooms. Suspecting foul play, Stamford called the police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime scene investigation proved difficult as the suspect - whatever his real name- had cleaned up the scene very carefully. Much later it was discovered that the suspect was in fact Frederick Bayley Deeming, a former sailor born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, in 1854. In 1881, Deeming deserted his ship and lived in Sydney where he married and had a family. Deeply in debt, he later burned his business down to claim its insurance value and fled to South Africa before he could be arrested. He is believed to have committed numerous frauds and murders in Africa. Eventually found in Uruguay, he spent time in prison in England for fraud. After being released he married Emily and returned to Australia. After leaving England, British police began investigating him over the murder of Mrs Marie Deeming and her four children. Now using another alias, 'Baron Swanston', Deeming was arrested in Western Australia before he left the country in the company of a young woman, Kate Rounsefell, whom he planned to marry. It seems Kate would have been his next murder victim. Brought back to Victoria, in May 1892, Deeming went on trail for the murder of Emily Mather. Despite a strong defense conducted by a brilliant young barrister and 3 times Australian Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, the evidence against Deeming was overwhelming and he was found guilty. Deeming was hanged at Melbourne Gaol on 23 May 1892. He was known to be responsible for at least 6 murders and may have committed others. Black and white photograph backed onto black board showing a lady in dark clothing and hat resting with her right elbow on the arm of a lounge. Woman is holding a small sprig of flowers in her left handEmily Lydia Mather. Murdered by Deeming 1892 (in black ink along top of photograph)frederick deeming, emily mather, murders -
Victoria Police MuseumPhotograph (Frederick Deeming)
... police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime...police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime ...In March 1892, Melbourne Butcher John Stamford took a prospective tenant to a house he owned at 57 Andrew Street Windsor. He noticed a 'disagreeable smell' coming from the front rooms. Suspecting foul play, Stamford called the police who quickly discovered a decomposing body and partially clad body of a young woman in a shallow grave under the fireplace. 'Her skull had been shattered and her throat cut'. Two detectives, Sergeants Considine and Cawsey, began investigations. The previous tenant, a 'Mr. Druin' who had rented the house had since disappeared was the main suspect. 'Druin' had arrived in Australia from England as 'Albert Williams' in December 1891 with his 24 year old wife Emily Mather. The body was Emily's. The crime scene investigation proved difficult as the suspect - whatever his real name- had cleaned up the scene very carefully. Much later it was discovered that the suspect was in fact Frederick Bayley Deeming, a former sailor born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, in 1854. In 1881, Deeming deserted his ship and lived in Sydney where he married and had a family. Deeply in debt, he later burned his business down to claim its insurance value and fled to South Africa before he could be arrested. He is believed to have committed numerous frauds and murders in Africa. Eventually found in Uruguay, he spent time in prison in England for fraud. After being released he married Emily and returned to Australia. After leaving England, British police began investigating him over the murder of Mrs Marie Deeming and her four children. Now using another alias, 'Baron Swanston', Deeming was arrested in Western Australia before he left the country in the company of a young woman, Kate Rounsefell, whom he planned to marry. It seems Kate would have been his next murder victim. Brought back to Victoria, in May 1892, Deeming went on trail for the murder of Emily Mather. Despite a strong defense conducted by a brilliant young barrister and 3 times Australian Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, the evidence against Deeming was overwhelming and he was found guilty. Deeming was hanged at Melbourne Gaol on 23 May 1892. He was known to be responsible for at least 6 murders and may have committed others. Medium sized photograph of Frederick Deeming with a moustache drawn on the image in inkFrederick B. Deeming (on image in black ink)frederick deeming, emily lydia mather, murders -
Victoria Police MuseumCarte de Visite (John Christie), Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co
... Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne Detective John Christie was one of Victoria's most famous detectives from 1867 to 1875. He was responsible for solving some of Victoria's most famous crimes john mitchell christie detective christie Black and white carte de visite of Detective John Mitchell Christie Carte de Visite (John Christie) Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co ...Detective John Christie was one of Victoria's most famous detectives from 1867 to 1875. He was responsible for solving some of Victoria's most famous crimesBlack and white carte de visite of Detective John Mitchell Christiejohn mitchell christie, detective christie -
Victoria Police MuseumPhotograph (John Christie), 1912
... Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne Detective John Christie was one of Victoria's most famous detectives from 1867 to 1875. He was responsible for solving some of Victoria's most famous crimes john mitchell christie detective christie Black and white portrait photographic image of John Christie standing in a garden and showing him standing full length holding an umbrella and wearing a hat. ...Detective John Christie was one of Victoria's most famous detectives from 1867 to 1875. He was responsible for solving some of Victoria's most famous crimesBlack and white portrait photographic image of John Christie standing in a garden and showing him standing full length holding an umbrella and wearing a hat.john mitchell christie, detective christie -
Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (Ah Tune), 26 July 1918
... Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne Ah Tune, kicked William Brasslin to death in a drunken brawl following an altercation, Beechworth, November 1914. Death sentence was commuted to 10 years imprisonment ah tune foreign prisoner beechworth murder william brasslin Prison record for Ah Tune, prisoner registered number 33926, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. ...Ah Tune, kicked William Brasslin to death in a drunken brawl following an altercation, Beechworth, November 1914. Death sentence was commuted to 10 years imprisonmentPrison record for Ah Tune, prisoner registered number 33926, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.ah tune, foreign prisoner, beechworth, murder, william brasslin -
Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (Myrtle McDonald), 1918
... Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne Myrtle McDonald, in company with Robert Roberts, was accused of passing forged five pound notes in Carlton, August 1916. myrtle mcdonald female prisoner english speaking prisoner forgery Prison record for Myrtle McDonald, prisoner registered number 730, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials. ...Myrtle McDonald, in company with Robert Roberts, was accused of passing forged five pound notes in Carlton, August 1916. Prison record for Myrtle McDonald, prisoner registered number 730, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials.myrtle mcdonald, female prisoner, english speaking prisoner, forgery -
Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (Andrew Geoghegan), 27 August 1918
... Victoria Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne Andrew Geoghegan, a bookmaker, was charged with illegally using an instrument on a woman, Louisa Margaret Heavey, in Hawthorn, November 1917. geoghegan andrew charles english speaking prisoner abortion Prison record for Andrew Charles Geoghegan, prisoner registered number 34760, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. ...Andrew Geoghegan, a bookmaker, was charged with illegally using an instrument on a woman, Louisa Margaret Heavey, in Hawthorn, November 1917. Prison record for Andrew Charles Geoghegan, prisoner registered number 34760, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.geoghegan, andrew charles, english speaking prisoner, abortion -
Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (William Coleman), 12 November 1918
... Police Museum 313 Spencer Street Docklands melbourne William Coleman stole a cash box from the Woolpack Hotel, Carlton, December 1910. He had a string of various other offences of larceny and stealing under a variety of aliases william coleman english speaking prisoner stealing larceny Prison record for William Coleman, prisoner registered number 34372, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials. ...William Coleman stole a cash box from the Woolpack Hotel, Carlton, December 1910. He had a string of various other offences of larceny and stealing under a variety of aliasesPrison record for William Coleman, prisoner registered number 34372, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.william coleman, english speaking prisoner, stealing, larceny
