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
Made By: Kodak
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: 3 Mar 2017 at 10:09AM

Photograph - Criminal Photograph James Duncan

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Black and white photograph mounted on card.

Historical information

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.

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Photograph - Criminal photograph Albert McNamara

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Black and white photograph mounted on card

Historical information

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.

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Crime Card - Crime Card Ballarat

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

White paper card, stamped form, filled out in ink.

Historical information

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.

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Crime Card - Crime Card Ballarat

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Blue card with stamped form, filled out in ink.

Historical information

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.

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Carte de Visite - Carte de Visite James Nesbitt

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Historical information

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.

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Carte de Visite - Carte de Visite of Captain Moonlite

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Historical information

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.

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Carte de Visite - Carte de Visite of Patrick Mc Etheney

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Small Carte de Visite featuring gold borders on card. Image has been hand coloured in the face and lips.

Historical information

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.

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Keys - 19th Century Watchhouse Keys

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Large metal ring holding seven large keys to watch house cell doors.

Historical information

These watchhouse keys were used to secure the cell doors in an unknown watch house. They most likely date from the 1880s.

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Photograph - Photograph of Olive Philips, 10742

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Black and white photograph

Historical information

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".

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Diary and papers - Diary and papers of Constable Joseph Wyers

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Small paper diary and four loose folded papers

Historical information

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.

Inscriptions & Markings

Joseph D. Wyers

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Record of Conduct and Service (Henry Pawley)

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: 17/12/1914; Resigned 10/05/1915; Rejoined 1/03/1916; Discharged 1/09/1916; Rejoined 23/09/1919; Discharged 10/09/1921 WW1 service: Enlisted: 26 August 1916; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: Field Artillery Brigade; Fate: Returned to Australia 12 March 1918

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Record of Conduct and Service (Leslie Bell)

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; Granted leave of absence July 1916?; Rejoined: 1/07/1920; Resigned: 26/10/1922 WW1 service: Enlisted: 15 July 1916; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 37th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement; Fate: Returned to Australia 6 May 1920

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Record of Conduct and Service (William Smith)

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: 5/05/1890; Granted extended leave: 12/08/1914; On severance 1/09/1919; Discharged 4/10/1921 having been superannuated WW1 service: Enlisted: 2 October 1914; Highest rank: Major; Regiment: 1st Divisional Headquarters; Fate: Returned to Australia 10 Oct 1918; Medals: Mentioned in dispatches 4 times, Star, British War and Victory medals

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Rubber Stamp - Deceased stamp

Victoria Police Museum, Docklands

Rubber stamp with wooden handle.

Historical information

Used in the 1950s and 1960s to mark entries in criminal record books.

Inscriptions & Markings

'Deceased'

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Record of Conduct and Service (Thomas Seton)

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 20/08/1914; Granted leave June 1916?; Re-joined: 4/08/1919; Died at his residence 30/04/1921 WW1 service: Enlisted 5 June 1916; Highest rank: Corporal; Regiment: 22nd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement; Fate: Returned to Australia 20 May 1919; Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Record of Conduct and Service (Sydney Charles Ottaway)

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: 1/09/1909; Grated leave without pay 3/09/1918; Re-joined 17/01/1919; Discharged for misconduct 6/01/1921 WW1 service: Applied to enlist 20 August 1918; Discharged 5 September 1919 due to demobilization of the AIF

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Record of Conduct and Service (Edward John Bennett)

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 4/03/1910; Discharged 30/06/1915; Re-joined 1919?; Resigned 31/10/1921 WW1 service: Enlisted 7 July 1915; Highest rank: Corporal; Regiment: Australian Army Provost Corps; Fate: Returned to Australia 3 July 1919

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Record of Conduct and Service (Thomas Owen Watt)

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 24/02/1910; Resigned 4/12/1912; Re-joined 8/09/1914; Granted leave of absence July 1915 WW1 1 service: Enlisted 21 July 1915; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement; Fate: Died of wounds, France, 21 September 1918;

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Record of Conduct and Service (Stephen McInnes)

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 27/07/1904; Granted leave of absence: July 1916?; Re-joined 1918; Resigned 30/07/1918 WW1 service: Enlisted: 28 July 1916; Highest rank: Private; Regiment: 24th Infantry Battalion; Fate: returned to Australia 30 January 1918

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Record of Conduct and Service (George William Waugh

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 28/09/1911; Resigned 24/03/1915 WW1 service: Enlisted 16 March 1915; Highest rank: Sergeant; Regiment: 21st Australian Infantry Battalion; Fate: Killed in action, France, 2 August 1916

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