Historical information

Joseph Edward Teague (1859 -1925)
Son of John and Annie Ellison, Joseph was born at Heathcote. Joined the police force in 1890 and had the number 4324. He served at several stations including Elmore and Strathfieldsaye. During his career he received several commendations for arrests and convictions. He left the Police Force in 1912 and died 112/11/1925. He is buried at Fawkner cemetery

Physical description

Two documents.
A letter providing the Police Service record of Joseph Teague (1890 - 1912) from Victorian Police to Joseph's sister (Sister Mary Teague)
and recollection of his granddaughter sister Mary Smith 25th March 1998 for the Strathfieldsaye 125th Anniversary 1998
recollections of Sister Mary Teague following the 125th Anniversary celebrations of Strathfieldsaye

Inscriptions & markings

Joseph Teague served at Strathfieldsaye Police Station (26/09/1902 - 5/04/1911)