Photograph (police car)

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From the Collection of Victoria Police Museum Mezzanine Level World Trade Centre Siddeley Street Docklands Victoria

Description: 1939 Ford Mercury with John Nolan, A. Coventry, W. Crowley, G. Cracknell and J O'Connor inside vehicle
Size: 20.2 x 25.4
Object Registration: VPM7864
Keywords: police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; ford mercury car; nolan, john; coventry, allan herbert; crowley, william desmond; cracknell, garth younghusband; o'connor, john
Historical information: Wireless Patrol crews often visited the Commercial Travellers Association building in Flinders Street.
Made By: Kodak (Maker)
Inscriptions & Markings: 1939 Mercury 244-45. L to R. John Nolan, Porter, Comm. Travellers Club; Const A. Coventry 9320; Const W. Crowley 9315; Const G. Cracknell, Driver; I/C J. O'Connor 9186
Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 at 2:07PM

Police Stations (Alphington)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

2 documents comprising 1 letter (2 pages)

Historical information

Alphington is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area are the Cities of Darebin and Yarra. Alphington police station, in the District of Bourke, opened on 1 September 1884. It was absorbed into the Melbourne District in 1893. It closed on 30 September 1912 when the station was removed to Fairfield

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Police Stations (Amherst)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

19 documents comprising: 6 letters 2 photos 2 memos 2 reports 5 miscellaneous documents

Historical information

Amphitheatre is located 13 kilometres south-west of Avoca on the Pyrenees Highway in the Pyrenees Shire in Victoria, Australia. It is 183 kilometres north west of Melbourne. The police station opened in 1853 and was originally in the District of Castlemaine. In 1857 it came under the District of Avoca, in 1858 the District of Carisbrook, in 1859 the District of Avoca, in 1866 the District of Maryborough, in 1879 the South Western District, and Central District in 1883. The station closed on 8 August 1892. In 1861 the station was staffed by 1 Mounted Constable, 1 Foot Senior Constable and 2 Foot Constables An outstation was opened in 1854 and closed in 1856

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Police Stations (Allan's Flat)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

2 documents, comprising: 1 letter (2 pages)

Historical information

Allan's Flat is a small town in Indigo Shire, Victoria. It is located along Osbornes Flat Road, 8 km north-east of Yackandandah. Allan's Flat police station opened in 1858 and closed in January 1859

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Police Stations (Alberton)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

1 letter (2 pages)

Historical information

Alberton, a small town established in 1842, is in the Shire of Wellington in Victoria, Australia. It is located along the South Gippsland Highway, 7 kilometres south of Yarram and 216 kilometres east of Melbourne. Mr Cornelius Henry Sullivan was appointed Chief Constable at Alberton on 5 April 1847. He was replaced by Mr Manton Flynn in January 1848. Alberton Police Station (District of Gippsland) was opened about 1847. In 1861 it was staffed by 1 Superintendent, 2 Mounted Constables, 1 Sergeant 2nd Class, and 4 Foot Constables. A temporary police station was formed in 1889 (Vic Pol Gazette 10 July 1889, p238). It was broken up in November 1901.

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Police Stations (Anglesea)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

8 black and white photos, 2 colour photos

Historical information

Anglesea is a town on the Great Ocean Road in the Surf Coast Shire local government area. It is 110km from Melbourne. Before 1967 policing in Anglesea was on a seasonal basis with a 'shop front' police station and caravan in the main street. Anglesea Police Station (Barwon District) was opened on 7 February 1967 on the corner of Wray Street and The Great Ocean Road. It was a residential police station, brick veneer with an iron roof. When the station opened it was staffed by one Senior Constable and two First Constables.

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Police Stations (Allansford)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Historical information

Allansford is a town in the Western District of Victoria, 250km southwest of Melbourne. It is in the City of Warrnambool local government area. Allansford Police Station (Western District) opened 17 January 1888. The original building was a five-roomed weather-board dwelling with an iron roof and verandahs front and back, set on a half acre of land. There was also a wash-house, bathroom, WC and a separate office at the rear of house. There was also stables for two horses and a portable lock-up. It was staffed by one First Constable. It was closed on 30 August 1989.

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Police stations (Aitken's Gap)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

28 documents comprising: 15 colour photos and 1 black and white photo 1 history (3 pages) 1 subdivision map 7 plans of Police Barrack Yard 1 short history (4 pages)

Historical information

Aitken's Gap, otherwise known as The Gap or Buttlejork, and 3km west of Sunbury, was established as a township in 1845. It is in the area which is now bordered by the Calder Highway and Gap Road. The village was named after John Aitken, a Port Phillip pastoralist who took up the Mount Aitken run in 1836. Aitken's Gap Police Barracks (in the District of Bourke) opened in 1853 and was staffed by two Mounted Constables and one Foot Constable. The gaol (used to house prisoners and also gold en route to Melbourne) was built in 1857 from bluestone quarried in the area. The roof was made of slate. In 1861 it was staffed by 1 Mounted Senior Constable and 1 Foot Constable. The Barracks closed in 1863 when the Bendigo rail line was completed and the gold was transported to Melbourne by rail. All the buildings, except the gaol, were moved to Sunbury. The land was sold in 1870 and in 1989 the current owner donated the building to the Sunbury Police. The original building was dismantled, restored and rebuilt outside Sunbury police station.

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Police Stations (Altona)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

8 black and white photos of new police station, 1963 1 list of officers in charge 1919-1979

Historical information

Altona is a suburb of Melbourne, 13 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD and located within the City of Hobsons Bay Altona Police Station opened as a temporary police station in 1919 in the Melbourne District. It was on the corner Sargood and Blyth Streets. It was staffed by one 1st Constable. The original police station was in a small room attached to the front of a 5-roomed weather-board dwelling with an iron roof on land measuring 66' x 165'. There was also a kitchen, vestibule, wash-house, office, one W.C. and a lock-up. In 1929 it became part of the Bourke District. On 31 March 1958 it moved into newly built government premises at 51-53 Blyth Street, on the corner of Bent Street. The building consisted of a cream brick veneer police residence and police station with cell. Staff was increased to a Sergeant in Charge and 3 Constables. A new police station was opened in Altona North on 7th October 1979. The Altona Police Station remained as a sub-station for a few a short time until the building was sold. July 2019 - a new police station is being constructed at 1 Galvin Street, Altona. Galvin Street was names after S/C Michael Arthur Galvin, 3651, who was appointed on 5 Jan 1886 and resigned on 4 Dec 1913. He was Werribee Shire President 1926-1927 and 1940-1941

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Police Stations (Albert Park)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

1 document, comprising: 1 document from the Victoria Police Gazette 1930

Historical information

Albert Park is an inner suburb of Melbourne 3 km south of Melbourne's CBD. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip. Albert Park Police Station opened 20 March 1884. It has had various addresses, including 25 Victoria Avenue 1893-1900; 95 Victoria Avenue 1901-1902; 130 Victoria Avenue 1903-1905; 51 O'Grady Street 1906-1908; 49 O'Grady Street 1909-1931; 121 Danks Street 1932-1961; and 87 Danks Street 1962 until 1971 when it closed. In 1930 it was staffed by one 1st class Sergeant and 3 Foot Constables in a seven-roomed brick dwelling with slate and iron roof, on land measuring 108' x 21'.

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Police Stations (Alexandra)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

18 documents, comprising: 1 black and white photo and 3 colour photos 2 Contingencies documents 9 letters and correspondence 1 memo 1 list of officers in charge 1871-1943 1 standing order

Historical information

Alexandra is a regional centre in the Shire of Murrindindi in Victoria, Australia and 130 kilometres north east of Melbourne. Alexandra Police Station opened on 8 May 1867 in Bon Street, on the north side near Grant Street. When the station opened it was staffed by one Senior Constable; one 1st Constable (Mounted); one Foot Constable. The original building was a nine-roomed brick building with an iron roof on land measuring 84' x 97’. The house included a wash-house, pantry, bathroom, office, one W.C., stabling for three horses, a lock-up with two rooms and a single man's room. It closed in June 1977 and was replaced by a new police station which opened on 16 June 1977 in Bon Street, on land adjacent to the old police station

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Police Stations (Allendale)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

1 document

Historical information

Allendale is a town in Victoria, Australia, located north-east of Creswick, in the Shire of Hepburn. Allendale Police Station opened on 8 September 1882 and closed on 22 November 1922

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Official document

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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 21/11/1913; Discharged 19/08/1914; Reinstated 26/08/1919; Retired 7/03/1940 WW1 service: Enlisted 17 August 1914; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: Australian Army Provost Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia 4 June 1919; Medals 1914/1915 Star, British War and Victory medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (James Jerald Wilson)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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 22/08/1913; Leave without pay 25/05/1915; Resumed duties 19 July 1919; Retired 6 July 1949; Highest rank: Inspector WW1 service: Enlisted 25 May 1916; Highest rank: Private: Regiment: 10th Infantry Brigade Headquarters; Fate: Returned to Australia 27 May 1919: Medals: 1914/1915 Star, British War and Victory medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (William Williamson)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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 16/08/1892; Discharged 19/08/1914; Reappointed 20/10/1914; Discharged 1/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted: 18 August 1914; Discharged 2 September 1914, due to ill health

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Record of Conduct and Service (Samuel James Williams)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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 29/05/1913; Discharged 8/06/1915; Reinstated 22/08/1918; Retired 23/08/1951; Highest rank: Superintendent WW1 service: Enlisted 10 June 1915; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment; Fate: Returned to Australia 28 December 1917; Medals: Military Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (William James Watts)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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 09/06/1905; Granted leave without pay July 1917; Resumed duties 15/12/1919; Discharged 3/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 13 July 1917; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 29th Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 16 March 1919; Medals: 1914/1915 Star; British War and Victory medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (John Archibold Walker)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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 11/09/1913; Resigned November 1916; Re-joined 13/12/1916; Discharged 2/11/1923 (Police Strike) WW1 service: Enlisted 10 November 1916; Discharged 12 December 1916, due to ill health of wife

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Record of Conduct and Service (Leslie Moore Vincent)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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 2/03/1903; Granted leave without pay 1/09/1916; Resumed duties 6/08/1919; Retired 23/01/1941; Highest rank: Sergeant WW1 service: Enlisted 5 May 1916; Highest rank: Lance Sergeant; Regiment: 3rd Australian Divisional Ammunition Column; Fate: Returned to Australia 8 May 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Peter Thompson)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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: 27/05/1909; Granted leave of absence: August 1916; Re-joined ca. December 1919; Resigned 22/01/1923 WW1 service: Enlisted 7 September 1916; Highest rank: Private: Regiment: 13th Light Horse Regiment and 5th Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 1 July 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

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Record of Conduct and Service (Charles Alfred Taylor)

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Official document

Historical information

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: 28/10/1908; Granted leave without pay: 5/05/1917; Re-joined: 1/10/1919; Retired: 8/02/1946; Highest rank: Inspector WW1 service: Enlisted: 10 May 1917; Highest rank: Corporal; Regiment: 38th Battalion; Fate: Returned to Australia 4 July 1919; Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory medals

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