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Special List GRG 5/2 Correspondence files ('PCO' files) -

Police Commissioner's Office

Series Description

This is the major correspondence series of the Police Commissioner's Office. A correspondence file generally only relates to one particular subject or individual, but documents received over a number of years may be the placed in the same file. The file cover may be annotated with the file numbers of related files.

Series date range 1844 – 1979

Agency responsible

South Australian Police Department

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Contents File numbers 868/1871 to 996/1872

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LISTING OF P.C.O. FILES IN OLD YEAR SERIES.

868 VICTORIA POLICE.

869 G. LOVERIDGE

872 CHIEF SECRETARY.

874 T. MALLON CORPORAL.

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Compiled by R. E. Killmier.

JOHN COULTER, CONVICTED AT MALOON FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF HIDES. · HIS FINE UNPAID.

GAWLER UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETY'S FESTIVAL - POLICE ASSISTANCE AT.

COMMISSIONER AND OTHERS TO EXAMINE TREASURY BOOKS.

KAPUNDA PS - FENCE OF POLICE PADDOCK WASHED AWAY.

876 INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE. CHARLES McLEOD - WANTED FOR FORGERY. SYDNEY.

886 J. JONES PT

891 J. N. SMITH PT

895 T. W BEE INSPECTOR.

912 COMMISSIONER.

919 COMMISSIONER.

923 B. BESLEY SGT.

924 A. ETHERIDGE. SERGEANT.

TRURO · ALLEGED UNLAWFUL KILLING OF HORSE BY JAMES SNODGRASS.

SLY GROG SELLING AND HORSE WOUNDING ON YORKE PENINSULAR. · INQUIRY BY SMITH PT.

FREQUENCY OF LARCENIES BY CHILDREN AND THEIR EASE OF DISPOSING OE. STOLEN PROPERTY THROUGH TRADERS. INADEQUACY OF LAW COVERING GENERAL DEALERS.

COMMENDING SERGEANT MAJOR SAUNDERS FOR HIS CONDUCT AND EFFICIENCY IN RELIEVING CHIEF INSPECTOR SEARCY DURING THAT OFFICERS ABSENCE ON LEAVE.

TENT PITCHED WITHOUT PERMISSION ON PROPERTY OF A MR. DEBNEY OF BURNSIDE.

MT. GAMBIER · REPORTING INADEQUACY OFACCOMMODATION AT FOR MEN AND HORSES. · COMMISSIONER'S ENDORSEMENT OF HIS STATEMENT OF THE WRETCHED STATE OF THE BUILDINGS.

RE STATEMENT BY BOUCAUT MP IN PARLIAMENT ALLEGING DISCONTENT IN THE METROPOLITAN POLICE AS REPORTED IN THE S.A. REGISTER OF 7·1·1871. · SEEKING

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1871 934 A. BLEECHMORE PT.

1871 942 COMMISSIONER.

1871 945 J B . LOMAS


1871 951 VARIOUS

1871 960 S. MARGAREY.

1871 961 R. SEARCY, CHIEF INSPECTOR.


1871 976 SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE. PERTH.

1871 977 E. TACEY PT.

1871 979 W. TILMOUTH

1871 980 B. G. HUNT. INSPECTOR.

PERMISSION FOR METROPOLITAN POLICE TO ASSEMBLE TO SIGN A MEMORIAL EXPRESSING THEIR DISAGREEMENT WITH THIS STATEMENT. ASSEMBLY REFUSED BY THE CHIEF SECRETARY.

SOD HUT HOTEL NEAR BLACK SPRINGS · THOMAS HORE FORMER LICENSEE DISBARRED FROM OPERATING LICENSED PREMISES AFTER BEING CONVICTED. ALLEGEDLY CONTINUING TO SELL LIQUOR. · UNDERCOVER INQUIRIES.

CONDON PC. - SUBMISSION OF FALSE RETURNS BY. · CHARGED WITH MUTINIOUS CONDUCT AND DISMISSED. SEE 950 BELOW.

REPORTING HIS WIFE AS MISSING FRIEND. LOCATED BUT REQUESTED NO INFORMATION BE SUPPLIED AS TO HER WHEREABOUTS. · REQUEST ACCEDED TO.

REPORT TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY WITH LETTER FROM HILLARY BOUCAUT TO INSPECTOR BEE DENYING ANY ASSOCIATION WITH PC CONDON (SEE 942 ABOVE). · CONDON ALLEGEDLY FOMENTING UNREST AND SUGGESTING FORMER INSPECTOR PETERSWALD IS SEEKING TO REPLACE INSPECTOR BEE. ETC. - PARLIAMENTARY RESOLUTION FOR TABLING OF RELATED DOCUMENTS.

JOHN BAKER. BUSHRANGER. · ARRESTED AT REDRUTH BY LANCE CORPORAL SMITH AND PC NOBLE FOR NUMEROUS OFFENCES IN N.S.W.. INCLUDING THE HOLDING UP OF COBHAM STATION 240 MILES FROM WILCANNIA. HIS RESISTING ARREST. EXTRADITED TO SYDNEY.

EXTORTION LETTER RECEIVED BY.

SEEKING PROVISION OF A SPRING CART FOR USE AT THE MOUNTED BARRACKS.

O'MOORE. MAIL CONTRACTOR BETWEEN PORT AUGUSTA AND YARDEA. · ALLEGED TO BE MISTREATING HORSES. · COMMISSIONER'S CRITICISM OF SGT. O'SHANAHAN OF PORT AUGUSTA AND TROOPER RAYMOND OF YARDEA PS FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY IN NOT POLICING. · O'MOORE CHARGED.

SEEKING COPY OF S.A. POLICE ESTIMATES.

GUMERACHA. · POLICE V. WARNKEN FOR ILL TREATING HORSE. · CHARGE WITHDRAWN.

COMPLAINING OF THE ILL TREATMTENT OF YOUTH SAMUEL YOUNG BY HIS STEPFATHER AT ORATUNGA (BLINMAN DISTRICT). AND ALLEGING NEGLECT OF DUTY BY PT. GREGORY.

PENOLA. · REQUESTING PROVISION OF 6 HORSES TO REPLACE UNFIT ANIMALS. · HIS OBSERVATIONS RE JUNG THE MURDERER OF GARROWAY. SENTENCED TO DEATH. · FURTHER COMMENTDS ON THE GOOD SEASON AND ENCOURAGING WOOL PRICES ETC.

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T. RICHARDS PT.

K. PLENNEY

CHIEF SECRETARY.

R. WILKINSON.

R. DEMPSEY P.C. · FOR INSPECTOR ON SICK LEAVE

E. HOMANN. FOR LUTHERAN MISSION.

WALLAROO POLI CE.

M. GANLEY

BURTON, LEGAL PRACTITIONER.

LICENSEE

COMMISSIONER.

LICENSEE ANONYMOUS

HENRY GALBRAITH · INSPECTOR OF POLICE & INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC HOUSES. COMMISSIONER.

VARIOUS

H. L. GALBRAITH. INSPECTOR OF POLICE.

1016 T. W. BEE. INSPECTOR.

1021 CHIEF SECRETARY

1026 COMMISSIONER

FOWLERS BAY PS. · REQUISITION FOR WHITE LEAD OIL.

SECRETARY. S.A. BENEFIT SOCIETY. ASSISTANCE AT PICNIC SOUGHT.

POLICE

COMMISSIONER AND OTHERS APPOINTED TO BOARD TO EXAMINE TENDERS FOR 1B72.

ACTING MANAGER. NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. · COMPLAINING OF LACK OF POLICE PROTECTION AT AUBURN.

CLARE H.Q. · CLEANING OF WATER CLOSET AT.

OF HERMANSBURG ON THE KILLALPANINNA. TENDERING TO BUILD WATER TROUGH FOR KOPPERAMANA POLICE.

SEEKING BUILDING OF A GUARD WALL AROUND CLOSET.

PUBLIC HOUSES (HOTELS). (1) ALLEGING HE WAS ROBBED AND POISONED AT ENDOWIE HOTEL. FOURTY MILES FROM BLINMAN. · REPORT BY PT. GREGORY OF BLINMAN. · STABBING OF BENJAMIN RUSSELL BY JOSEPH COGAN. (2) COMPLAINING OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT AT COMMERCIAL HOTEL AT MOUNT GAMBIER. (3) STAG INN. ADELAIDE. · SEEKING PERMISSION TO REMAIN OPEN BETWEEN 3 AND 5 A.M. ON TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS AND SATURDAY TO SERVICE MARKET GARDENERS. (4) TO INSPECTOR ROE, ADVISING HIM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LICENSING BOARD HAS NO POWER TO AUTHORISE THE INSPECTOR TO INSPECT PUBLIC HOUSES AND THAT THE INSPECTORS OF PUBLIC HOUSES ARE UNDER THE COMMISSIONER'S CONTROL AND DIRECTION. (5) VICTORIA HOTEL. WILLASTON. · RE HIS LICENCE. (6) SPRINGTON HOTEL. · ALLEGATIONS OF DRUNKENNESS AND TRADING ON SUNDAYS. (?)SEEKING REPORTS FROM POLICE RE LICENSED PREMISES AT BLINMAN AND MOUNT REMARKABLE.

(8)REBUKING INSPECTOR ROE FOR SENDING REPORT RE COMMERCIAL HOTEL AT CLARE DIRECT TO COURT. (9) REPORTS ON APPLICANTS FOR RENEWALS AND NEW LICENCES FROM A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS. (10) STATEMENTS MADE BY A MR. HENNING TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY · CONTRADICTED BY THE 'COMMISSIONER AND GALBRAITH.

RECOVERY OF MONEY. PROPEERTY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR · REWARD WRONGLY PAID TO SGT EVERDALE AND PC. MADDI GAN. · FOUND NOT TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO ITS RECOVERY.

CIRCULAR RE OUSTANDING ACCOUNTS.

REQUESTING PERMISSION OF CHIEF SECRETARY FOR PC. MORTIMER TO GO TO MELBOURNE TO GIVE EVIDENCE IN TRIAL OF HOLDEN. ARRESTED BY HIM FOR ROBBERY OF JEWELLERY.

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1871 1029 C. PROVIS. CORPORAL

1871 1033 0. RYAN.

1871 1040 J. H. CLARKE.

1871 1040.5 COMMISSIONER.

1871 1047 T. O'CONNOR. L/ CORPORAL


1871 1059 H. RAYMOND PT.

1871 1060 VARIOUS


1871 1075 R. EVERDALE SERGEANT.

1871 1077 W. O'SHANAHAN, SERGEANT.

1871 1079 I. H. ROE, INSPECTOR.


1871 1088 A. SLEECHMORE PT.

STREAKY SAY · REPORTING ON THE COMPLETION OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO STATION.

OF ENDOWIE. · REPORTING CASE OF BESTIALITY THERE. JAMES COOPER ARRESTED BY TROOPERS PORTER AND ARMSTRONG OF BLINMAN.

BENTHAM STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL. · SEEKING PERMISSION TO HOLD PICNIC IN GOVT. PADDOCK. REFERRED TO DIRECTION OF THE BOTANIC GARDENS.

C. L. NEVILLE. · MISSING FRIEND.

CLARENDON PS · SEEKING SERVICES OF A DETECTIVE TO INVESTIGATE CATTLE STEALING BY PERSONS FROM BAKERS GULLY.

SALE OF POLICE HORSES. · DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED IN OBTAINING AND PURCHASING NEW HORSES. · WHETHER HORSES SHOULD BE PURCHASED FROM MEMBERS OF THE FORCE.

YAROEA PS. · NATIVE EMPLOYED AND PAID BY HIM FOR GUIDE AND OTHER DUTIES. · SEEKING PERMISSION TO SUPPLY HIM WITH RATIONS FROM GOVT. STORE AS THESE ARE ISSUED TO OTHER NON EMPLOYED NATIVES. PERMISSION REFUSED BY THE PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINES. FILE CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS TO ISSUERS OF STORES AT ABORIGINAL DEPOTS (USUALLY POLICE STATIONS).

REWARD MONEY RECEIVED ANO PAID IN TO POLICE FUND FOR RECOVERING SEAMEN DESERTERS. · DISBURSEMENT OF. · ALSO REFERENCE TO THE LATE SERGEANT WAUHOP.

CIRCULAR OUTLINING RIGHTS AND METHODS BY WHICH MEMBERS CAN SUBMIT THEIR GRIEVANCES IN A LEGITIMATE WAY. NO APPEAL PROCESS FOR MEMBERS IF THE GRIEVANCE IS ULTIMATELY REJECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

ADELAIDE PS · COMPLAINING HE IS DOING 10 HOURS DUTY OUT OF 24 elf WITH 6 HOURS FOR MEN ON STREET DUTY. · OBSERVATIONS BY INSPECTOR BEE ON ROSTERING ARRANGEMENTS AND NATURE OF DUTIES OF MEMBERS. · COMPARISON WITH OTHER FORCES.

PORT AUGUSTA · SWEARING IN OF SPECIAL CONSTABLE DANIEL CASSIDY. · REFERENCE TO THE ROUGH PUBLIC CONDUCT AT PORT AUGUSTA.

REPORTING RETURN OF HORSES FROM FAR NORTH EXPEDITION. · REPORT BY TROOPER DIX ON WINNINNIE PS OF LAMENESS OF HIS HORSE. · TROOPER GREGORY OF BLINMAN SEEKING SUPPLY OF TWO HORSES.

CIRCULAR MEMO RE PROCESSING OF MOIETIES FROM FINES.

CLARE H.Q. · INQUIRIES RE NATIVES BEING SUPPLIED WITH LIQUOR AT BUNDALEER AND IN THE GULNARE AND BELALIE AREAS. · OFFENDERS REPORTED.

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1B71 1096 T. W. BEE, INSPECTOR. JOSEPH JOSEPHS. · CONVICTED OF ROBBERY DISPOSAL OF GOODS OBTAINED FROM PROCEEDS OF HIS ROBBERY.

1B71 1100 COMMISSIONER. FELONY RETURN FOR QUARTER ENDED 30·9·11871.

1B71 1107 T. DOYLE. SERGEANT PORT ADELAIDE. · ILLEGAL TRADING IN LIQUOR AT SALT CREEK. YORKE PENINSULAR. BY CREW OF "SAILOR PRINCE. '

1B71 1119 CAPTAIN DeSEIGER R.N.R. OF VESSEL HIS COMPLAINT OF POLICE INACTIVITY IN CAPTURING 'ORION.' SEAMEN DESERTERS. · COMMISSIONER'S OBSERVATIONS ON

ATTRACTIONS OF THE PROVINCE FOR DESERTERS AND DIFFICULTIES OF LOCATING THEM AND THEIR ABILITY TO HELD INTO NEAR COUNTRY COMMUNITIES.

1871 1120 PRIVATE SECRETARY. H. E. THE SEEKING POLICE ATTENDANCE AT GLENELG PIER FOR GOVERNOR. ARRIVAL OF GOVERNOR DuCANE FROM VESSEL, 'ALDINGA.'

1871 1123 COMMISSIONER. DETAILS OF HORSES SOLD AT AUCTION BY PARR AND LUXMORE AT JOHN BULL SALEYARDS SUPPLIED TO HUGH BENNETT OF KINGSTON.

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1126 H. CORCORAN PT.

1143 COMMISSIONER.


1154 HON SEC. H.U. PICNIC.

1155 E. WALL. KADINA.


1157 A. N. BRUER. GERMAN CONSUL.

HINTARO PS. · SEEKING CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO STATION.

CLARE H.Q. · CIVILIAN ENGAGED BY PT. BLEECHHORE TO GUARD PRISONER WHEN HE WAS CALLED AWAY ON URGENT DUTY, · CRITIC I SH OF HIH BY THE COMMISSIONER.


SEEKING POLICE ATTENDANCE.

ENQUIRING WHETHER HAN, WALLER. WAS CONVICTED OF BREAKING INTO A JEWELLER'S SHOP. · NO RECORD, BUT FILE CONTAINS COMMENTS UPON FREDERICK WALLER FORMER SUPERINTENDENT OF CONVICTS CONVICTED OF EMBEZZLEMENT IN 1B54 AND FOR HAIL ROBBERY AT WELLINGTON IN COMPANY WITH JOHN LESLIE IN 1B5B.

LODGMENT OF PAY SHEETS.

HERMANN BRAUER;- HI SS I NG FR I END .

END OF 1871 FILES. VARIOUS DEATH REPORTS.

(1) HILANG · EDWARD MORRISON. DROWNED IN LAKE ALBERT. (2) WELLINGTON · ACCIDENTAL SELF SHOOTING BY NATIVE DICK MARTIN. (3) REMAINS OF UNKNOWN PERSON FOUND AT CANOWIE. (4) DROWNING OF GEORGE CROOK OFF MERINO. (5) NARACOORTE · THOMAS FANTHORPE · FALL FROM BUGGY NEAR APSLEY, VICTORIA. (6) JOSEPH DOWDLE FORMERLY OF NOARLUNGA. ·FOUND DEAD NEAR WINNINIE IN 1B66. (7) MELROSE. · DEATH OF MRS. BRADLEY.

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1872 7 J. CANDLEY

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1872 9 SMITH. LANCE CORPORAL.

1872 10 VARIOUS

1872 13 J. FLYNN PC.

1872 16 T. DOYLE. SERGEANT.

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(Bl KOORINGA · AUGUST VORSER IN MINING ACCIDENT AT HOLOO DIGGINGS. (9) OVERLAND CORNER. WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON LOST OVERBOARD FROM VESSEL 'PRINCES ROYAL.' (10) NORHANVILLE · DROWNING OF BOY. JOSEPH ROGERS. (11) BLANCHETOWN · DEATH OF PETER DEVALION. (12) BLINHAN · DEATH OF HENRY CLARKE. (13) WINNINIE · DEATH OF COUGHLAN AT PARATOO. (14) WELLINGTON · TULLY BY DROWNING. (15) HENRY BOSANKO AT PRINCE ALFRED HINE NEAR MELROSE. (16) BOY SERLE ON GREENHILL ROAD AFTER BEING CUT BY GLASS. (17) BLINHAN DEATH OF UNKNOWN HAN NEAR PARACHILNA. {18) PORT AUGUSTA DEATH OF ROBERT BOONS NEAR YUDNAPENA FROM THIRST. BELIEVED ATTEMPTED TO DRINK BLOOD OF HIS DOG.

INVESTIGATIONS INTO SLY GROG ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS · PROBLEM OF TRAVELLING HAWKERS SELLING LIQUOR ILLEGALLY.

APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY MEMBERS. W. DIX. WINNINIE F. BIGGS. H.Q. R. DEMPSEY. CLARE · R. SAUNDERS SGT MAJOR. H.Q. J. EWENS. BLANCHETOWN <TO HARRY) G. CURNOW. CLARE J. FITZGERALD. HT. GAMBIER E. BENTLEY SGT E. PLUMMER. ANGASTON · T. CLODE. PORT LINCOLN. E. CATCHLOVE. ADELAIDE. READE PT. CLARE W. GREGORY. ADELAIDE · A. BLEECHHORE, H.Q.

REPAIRS TO & MAINTENANCE OF POLICE STATIONS AT;· H. Q. · PORT AUGUSTA · OLD NORTH ADELAIDE PS · HT. BARKER · KAPUNDA · AUBURN PORT ADELAIDE HT. GAMBIER · NARACOORTE · GAWLER · KOORINGA · STREAKY BAY · HOONTA · MELROSE · GLENELG · GUICHEN BAY · FOWLERS BAY · PORT ELLIOT · WILLUNGA · WOODSIDE · GOOLWA · PORT LINCOLN · MOUNT FREELING · WELLINGTON · VENUS BAY · BLINHAN · BORDERTOWN · NORHANVILLE · TANUNDA · OVERLAND CORNER · TRURO.

FARMER OF RIVER LIGHT CLAIMING STOLEN HARE ROCOVERED BY POLICE · OFFENDER THOMAS JONES.

CROWN LANO RANGERS. ADMINISTRATIVE HATTERS ETC RELATING TO POLICE ACTING AS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.

REDRUTH PS · JAMES FRASER. HISSING FRIEND.

SICK POLICE HORSES · REPORTS OF THEIR AILMENTS AND HORSE HUSBANDRY METHODS ADOPTED TO DEAL WITH CASES.

SEEKING TRANSFER TO MOUNTED POLICE. EX IRISH POLICE EXPERIENCE.

PORT ADELAIDE REPORTS OF ARREST OF SEAMEN DESERTERS AND DISTRIBUTION OF REWARDS FOR.

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1B72 24 W. RAGLESS

1B72 26 COMMISSIONER.

1B72 43 VARIOUS

1B72 47 H. BURTON.

1872 4B J. CROFTON PT.

1B72 50 R. DEMPSEY PC.

1B72 52 P. NEILL PT.

1872 55 L. WOODCOCK SERGEANT.

1872 59 P. FOELSCHE SUB· INSPECTOR.

COMPLAINTS AGAINST POLICE: (1) MOONTA · AGAINST PC KEEGAN · DISCHARGED. (2) AUBURN · AGAINST TROOPER McBETH. (3) BLINMAN · AGAINST P.C. ARMSTRONG. (4) KINGSTON. · AGAINST TROOPER MORRIS. (5) MINTARO. · AGAINST TROOPER CORCORAN. (6) PORT LINCOLN · DIRECT REPORT TO COMMISSIONER BY TROOPER BIGGS ALLEGING CORRUPT AND OTHER ACTS BY SERGEANT E. BBNTLEY. COUNTER ALLEGATIONS BY BENTLEY · HIS LOSS OF 2 MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY FROM DIPTHERIA AND HIS TRANSFER TO ADELAIDE. · TROOPER BIGGS TRANSFERRED TO ADELAIDE. · CORPORAL SULLIVAN TRANSFERRED TO PORT LINCOLN TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE WESTERN DIVISION. INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES AGAINST BENTLEY BY SERGEANT MAJOR SAUNDERS. (7) ADELAIDE · AGAINST DETECTIVE RAMSAY.

APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE PROTECTION INCREASED RESOURCES ETC FROM VARIOUS LOCALITIES. AUBURN PRINCE ALFRED MINE (APP.ROVED & TROOPER McBETH POSTED TO). • WALLAROO · MALLALA · WESTERN FLAT · KOPPERAMANA · MT. GAMBIER · KANGAROO ISLAND · MINTARO · STREAKY BAY.

MEDINDIE · FIRE TO HAYSTACK.

COTTAGE IN PIRIE ST. PROPERTY OF J. HEED OCCUPIED BY PROSTITUTES. · CHILD ROSY THOMAS AGE 7 YEARS LIVING THERE. SENT TO INDUSTRIAL HOME FOR CARE.

CARRIAGE LICENCES ISSUED AT COUNTRY STATIONS.

BURTON'S CIRCUS · POLICE ATTENDANCE.

WELLINGTON. · FIRE NEAR GOLLAN' S RUN· DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS TO CONTROL. FORMATION OF A LOCAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF BUSH FIRES.

(1) CLARE DEPARTURE OF INSPECTOR ROE FOR ENQUIRIES IN THE FAR NORTH. ( 2) ADV I CE FROM S. GASON PT. THAT POLI CE PROPERTY CAN BE SHIFTED FROM KOPPERAMANA TO COORANINA BY THE MANULWALKANINA-DRAY ON 4.l.1B72. WHERE THE POLICE WILL REMAIN UNTIL FURTHER ORDERS.

MELROSE PS. · FIRE IN POLICE PADDOCK.

GAWLER. · RAPE OF CHILD EVA M. SPARSHOTT 5 YEARS. BY JOHN JOHNSON · QUESTION OF VICTIMS COMPETENCY TO TAKE OATH FOR THE GIVING OF EVIDENCE.

REPORTS FROM THE NORTHERN TERRITORY DIVISION. (1) ROPER DEPOT. ·ADVICE OF LARGE PROSPECTING PARTY GOING TO DARWIN TO LOOK FOR GOLD. · POLICE REQUIRED AT DARWIN. · ALSO COMMENTS ON DEPLOYMENT OF POLICE TO ACCOMPANY CHARLES TODD IN THE BUILDING OF THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH. (2) HIS OFFICIAL REPORT OF 19. l.1B72 ON THE STATE OF THE POLICE FORCE IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. HIS

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1872 76 CAMPBELL (SENIOR) PT.

1872 84 VARIOUS

1872 BS CHIEF SECRETARY

1872 94 SHERIFF.

1872 96 VARIOUS

1872 97 I. H. ROE, INSPECTOR.

1872 98 McNAMARA PT.

1872 99 E. BENTLEY SERGEANT.

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MENTION OF TROOPERS DISTRIBUTED AMONGST THE PARTIES CONSTRUCTING THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH AND THEIR UNOFFICIAL DUTIES. E.G. DRIVING BULLOCK TEAMS. (3) DEATH OF A BULLOCK DRIVER AND THE UNAVAILABILITY OF A MAGISTRATE. (4) REFERENCE TO INSTANCES OF INSUBORDINATION AND COMMENDING TROOPER E. CATCHLOVE FOR HIS LOYALTY. (5) DISMISSAL OF TROOPER STRETTON.

APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FORCE. J. W. O'BRIEN EX MEMBER · T. CROPLEY. G. SELOFIELD · T MORRIS · A WEDGER · P BASTARD · W.W.SPINKS · J. GIBBS · W .H. MANLEY.

ACCOUNT FOR HIS EXPENSES WHILST ENGAGED IN THE SOUTH EAST FOR THE DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION OF ILLICIT BORDER TRADE, FOR THE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT.

PORT WAKEFIELD. · JOSEPH JOHNSON CHARGED WITH WILFUL AND CORRUPT PERJURY IN PT. WAKEFIELD COURT ARISING FROM HIS EVIDENCE IN TRIAL OF DANIEL O'NEIL FOR ASSAULTING CAMPBELL. PERJURY CHARGE WITHDRAWN.

RESOLUTIONS OF PARLIAMENT REQUIRING DOCUMENTS TO BE TABLED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING MATTERS'· (1) STOPPAGE OF CARRIAGES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. (2) DISMISSAL OF TROOPER STRETTON IN THE N.T. (3) SALARY OF INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC PLACES. (4) ESCORT FOR GOVERNOR AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE.

CIRCULAR INSTRUCTING NO OFFICER BE PERMITTED TO RECEIVE THE SALARY AND GIVE RECEIPT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER OFFICER. WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORISATION.

REQUESTS FOR ESCORTS AND SERVICE OF SUMMONS ETC.

ADELAIDE · PC SAYER AND PC BEST DRUNK AT THE WEST END BREWERY WHILST OFF DUTY. · INQUIRY BY INSPECTOR BEE. AND COUNTER ALLEGATIONS AGAINST CORPORAL LEAHEY AND CONSTABLE WILSON. · SAYERS APPEAL TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY AND STRINGENT CRITICISM OF SAYER BY THE COMMISSIONER. PUNISHMENT CONFIRMED.

RIVERTON · TROOPER F. DECHERT TRANSFERRED TO MELROSE. · REPORTED BY INSPECTOR ROE AS UNFIT TO BE OFF! GER IN CHARGE OF A STA TI ON. · DECHERT' S COMPLAINT RE INSULTING BEHAVIOUR OF TROOPER BLEECHMORE ETC. · DECHERTS REQUEST TO TRANSFER FROM MELROSE TO CENTRAL DIVISION. · ALLEGED INSPECTOR ROE BIASED TOWARDS HIM.

MOONTA. · COMPLAINING ABOUT P .C KEEGAN ALLEGING THAT HE FREQUENTS PUBLIC HOUSES. · INVESTIGATED BY SGT. WOODCOCK OF GAWLER. · NOT SUBSTANTIATED. McNAMARA TRANSFERRED.

PORT LINCOLN. · FIGHT OVER FEMALE NATIVE AT MT. WIDININA. 180 MILES FROM PORT LINCOLN. BY 2 NATIVES. · "NUMBEL TIE' ARRESTED FOR SPEARING NATIVE

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1872 131 INSPECTOR BEE.

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'NEPELTA' LEADING TO HIS DEATH. COMMISSIONER'S CRITICISM OF HESITATION BY BENTLEY RE HOLDING AN INQUEST.

LICENSING INQUIRIES ETC. (1) BLINMAN · BLINMAN MINE HOTEL · PROSECUTION OF LICENSEE AND HIS COMPLAINT AGAINST TROOPER GREGORY. (2) MELROSE PUBLICAN UNDERDOWN PROSECUTED FOR DEALING AFTER HOURS PLAYING OF SKITTLES AND THREATENING ACTS BY TOWNSPEOPLE TOWARDS POLICE. (3) WHITE HART HOTEL (OPPOSITE THEATRE ROYAL). SEEKING EXTENSION OF HOURS OF TRADING. ( 4) CURRENCY CREEK HOTEL. LICENCE RENEWAL OPPOSED. (5) KANMANTOO · COMPLAINT BY MRS BOSE OF ILLEGAL TRADING AFTER HOURS BY KANMANTOO HOTEL. · ENQUIRIES BY PT. DANN OF CALLINGTON.

CIRCULAR TO COUNTRY STATIONS EMPHASIZING RESPONSIBILITIES OF TROOPERS ON PATROL TO POLICE THE PROVISIONS OF THE BUSH FIRES ACT.

OF PARKSIDE. COMPLAINING OF THE PILFERING OF FOWLS IN THE SUBURBS.

RHYNIE · VIOLENT ASSAULT BY TERENCE O'LOUGHLIN AND AND PATRICK CONNORS ON PATRICK COUGHLIN.

RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL CONCERNING FOOT POLICE WEARING UNSUITABLE DARK UNIFORM DURING SUMMER MONTHS. · COMMISSIONER'S REPLY AND HIS DESCRIPTION OF THEIR UNIFORM. VIZ · WHITE TROUSERS, BLUE CLOTH LOOSE TUNIC AND CAP WITH WHITE COVER. · REPORT BY SGT. WOODCOCK.

SICK LEAVE APPLICATIONS. (1) PC DRISCOLL OF MT GAMBIER AS A RESULT OF BEING ATTACKED BY 3 MEN. (2) PC HARMAN. ADELAIDE (67 YEARS OF AGE) · JOINED FORCE AT AGE 40 YEARS. (3) TROOPER V. NALTY, STRATHALBYN. (4) T. O'CONNOR. LANCE CORPORAL. MT. GAMBIER. (5) C. PROVIS. LANCE CORPORAL. STREAKY BAY. (6) PC FITZGERALD. SOUTH EAST DIVISION.

MEMO TO INSPECTOR HUNT STATING TROOPER HARTE IS DISCOURTEOUS TO MAGISTRATES AND GENTLEMEN IN THE SOUTH EAST. - DIRECTING POLICE TO PAY DUE RESPECT TO CERTAIN CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY.

TELEGRAM FROM S. COLLINS OF KOORINGA TO THE COMMISSIONER COMPLAINING OF STATEMENT MADE TO HIS WIFE THAT HE IS A CRIMINAL, BY TROOPER SMITH.

SUGGESTING THAT A LIST OF NOTORIOUS OFFENDERS AT LARGE BE MAINTAINED AT EACH POLICE STATION AND UPGRADED FROM THE POLICE GAZETTE. ADOPTED WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO MEMBERS · LIST HEREIN.

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YEAR I 1872 145 S. GASON PT.

1872 150 S.M. COOK

SUBJECT.

COORININA POLICE CAMP. · TRACING OF ROUTE OF LATE POLICE EXPEDITION IN A MAP. REFERENCE TO PLACE NAMED BLANTYRE WATER AND PREVIOUS VISIT THERE BY FORMER COMMISSIONER. MAJOR WARBURTON IN 1866. COURSE OF COOPERS CREEK INTO LAKE pRE DELINEATED WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THAT AREA. · MAP LODGED WITH CROWN LANDS OFFICE.

EVENT AT EXHIBITION GROUNDS. · REQUEST FOR POLICE ASSISTANCE.

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LISTING OF P.C.O. FILES IN OLD YEAR SERIES.

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G.R.G. 5/2 -~ 3ga.

FILES 154 - 848/1872

Compiled by R. E. Killmier.

1872 154 B.G. HUNT. INSPECTOR. NARACOORTE · COPIES OF PARLIAMENTARY ACTS STOLEN FROM COURT HOUSE. • RECOVERED

1872 158 VARIOUS

1872 164 VARIOUS


1872 171 CHIEF SECRETARY

1872 181 COMMISSIONER

1872 199 B. BESLEY SERGEANT.

1872 200 VARIOUS

DEATHS OF POLICE HORSES AT GOVT. FARM • PENOLA • BORDERTOWN · PORT ELLIOT.

PALMER. MEMORIAL FROM RESIDENTS SEEKING RESIDENT POLICE. DIFFICULTIES IN FINDING ACCOMMODATION FOR TROOPER OCKENDEN. · OFFER OF LAND TO BUILD POLICE STATION BY THE AUSTRALIAN MINING CO. · DESCRIPTION OF MINING ACTIVITIES AT. • PLAN OF TOWN LAYOUT AND SITE RECOMENDED FOR POLICE PURPOSES. • NOT APPROVED DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS.

MOOLOO CREEK GOLD FIELDS. · POLICE PATROL TO FROM REDRUTH. · 150 DIGGERS ON FIELD AND DESCRIPTION OF SAME. · SCARCITY OF WATER AT. · DIFFICULTY IN FINDING POLICE TO PERMANENTLY POST TO.

AGRICULTURAL SHOWJl.T THE EXHIBITION BUILDING. • PROBLEM OF BOYS ENTERING AFTER DARK.

AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK STATISTICAL COLLECTION FOR 1872,

MT. GAMBIER. · PADDOCKING OF STOLEN SHEEP RQUIRED AS EVIDENCE AT TRIAL. · ACCOUNT FOR.

DISPOSAL OF FOUND PROPERTY HANDED IN TO POLICE.

1872 207 INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE. TELEGRAM RE BONA FIDES OF GEORGE SMITH OF CURRIE ST RE

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SYDNEY. HIS SUITABILITY TO CARE FOR TWO BOYS PRESENTLY IN THE VERNON INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. CHILDREN OF FRANCIS SMITH OF TWOFOLD BAY. N.S.W.

211 R. DEMPSEY PC. OF CLARE. · PREVIOUSLY DISMISSED BY COMMISSIONER

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R. SAUNDERS SGT MAJOR.

1872 215 T. W. BEE. INSPECTOR.

1872 217 H. MAHONEY PT.

1872 222 ENGINEER IN CHIEF'S DEPT.

1872 232 W. FRAYNE

1872 233 T. CLODE. PT.

1872 238 COMMSSISDONER

1872 239 UNDER SECRETARY.

1872 242 VARIOUS

1872 246 G. GEORGE PT.

1872 249 CHRISTCHURCH POLICE. N.Z.

1872 250 F. AYERS.

1872 253 I. THOMAS PT.




WARBURTON BUT RE·INSTATED BY COMMISSIONER HAMILTON WITH LOSS OF SENIORITY. · SEEKING RESTORATION OF HIS SENIORITY. OPPOSED BY COMMISSIONER HAMILTON AND REJECTED BY THE CHIEF SECRETARY. · REFERENCE TO DEMPSEY'S PREVIOUS SERVICE WITH THE DETECTIVE POLICE. HISTORY OF HIS FALL FROM GRACE.

PROMOTIONS (1) VACANCIES FOR 2 SGTS AND 3 CORPORALS IN THE METRO POLICE. · RECOMMENDATIONS OF INSPECTOR BEE:· FOR SERGEANT. · CORPORALS JONES & SULLIVAN. FOR CORPORALS. · P.C. 'S O'CALLAGHAN AND TEATE. (2) SEEKING CONFIRMATION OF HIS RANK AND REFERRING TO HIS EXCLUSION FROM BENEFITS UNDER THE CIVIL SERVICE ACT. · SUGGESTING NEW RANK DESIGNATION OF CHIEF CONSTABLE.· REJECTED.

CHOW HONG · ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AT ALBURY N.S.W. · SEEKING PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPH HIM TO SEND TO N.S.W. FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES.

MOONTA · SUBSTANTIAL SUM OF MONEY FOUND BY A MR. BYTHINE. BELIEVED PROPERTY OF A MR. COMMONS PREVIOUSLY DECLARED INSOLVENT.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF THOMAS WRIGHT, WATER WORKS TURNCOCK FOR WESTERN DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF ADELAIDE.

COMPLAINT AGAINST POLICE ON DUTY AT ADELAIDE LOCAL COURT.

VENUS BAY PS. · BUSH FIRE ORIGINATING FROM CAMP FIRE OF A MR. J. GEHARTY.

CHEQUE FOR SGT. WILLIAM RIGGS OF VICTORIA POLICE FOR HIS ATTENDANCE AS A WITNESS IN REGINA V. CORRISON.

PAY SHEETS TO BE FORWARDED.

PORT LINCOLN. · ACCOUNT FOR REPAIRS TO GOVT. BOAT.

WELLINGTON PS. · BUSH FIRE AT POINT McLEAY CAUSED BY HALF CASTE NATIVE. INQUEST DEEMED UNNECESSARY.

SEEKING COPY OF D(;llARTMENTAL ESTIMATES.

ADELAIDE AMATEUR ATHELETICS CLUB. · POLICE ASSISTANCE AT FIELD SPORTS.

GAWLER · RETURN OF MONEY FOUND TO R. POLMAN.

DEAD BODY CONVEYED ON POLICE CART FROM RIVER TORRENS TO ADELAIDE HOSPITAL EXPOSED TO PUBLIC VIEW. · INSTRUCTION TO COVER BODIES IN FUTURE.

PROTESTING EFFORTS OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO HAVE POLICE PAINT (WHITEWASH) STATIONS.

FELONY RETURN FOR QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER. 1872. 3 PERSONS CHARGED WITH MURDER. · ONE ABOARD SHIP "CITY OF DUBLIN". · ONE AT KAPUNDA AND ONE INFANTICIDE CASE AT HUMPHRYS SPRINGS. · REDUCTION IN FORCE ESTIMATES.

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1B72 273 J. CROFTON PT.

1872 276 E. DEANE PT.

1B72 277 VON der BORCH PT.

1B72 279 SGT. WOODCOCK.

FILE ALSO CONTAINS EXTRACTS FROM THE DEFAULTERS BOOK.

WELLINGTON · LEITER FOR TRANSMISSION TO PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINES RE NATIVES AT LARGE IN HIS DISTRICT.

ECHUNDA PS. · SEEKING PERMISSION TO ISSUE MINERS RIGHTS IN ABSENCE OF THE GOLD FIELDS WARDEN · APPROVED.

W. EAYNER ARRESTED BY PT. TACEY NEAR BLUMBERG. ACCOUNT FOR TAKING PRISONERS PROPERTY (CART & GOATS) TO ADELAIDE FOR SAFE KEEPING.

GAWLER PS. · REPORTING PC BRAY FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY AND REFERRING TO HIM AS A "LOB LOLLEY BOY.'

1872 286 E PRICE. CLERK ADELAIDE POLICE PROBLEM OF DEFACED COINS RECEIVED BY POLICE IN PAYMENT

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COURT. OF FINES AND REFUSED BY TREASURY.

2B8 G. E. CURNOW PT.

291 MRS. M. FIELD.

292 O'NEILL PT.

295 VARIOUS

301 H. RAYMOND PT.

303 CHIEF SECRETARY

304 CHIEF SECRETARY

306 SHERIFF

307 COMMISSIONER.

309 E. TACEY PT.

313 M. MEWETT.

318 VARIOUS

( 1) POLICE CAMP COORANINNA. · REQUISITION FOR RATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORWARDING FROM PORT AUGUSTA VIA MUNDOWADA 70 MILES FROM COORANINNA. (2) RETURN OF MISSIONARIES ATTEMPTING TO FIND WATER AT KILLALPANINA TO RE-ESTABLISH THEIR MISSION.

BURNSIDE · POLICE INQUIRIES INTO THEFT OF WOOD FROM.

CLARE · ARREST OF TWO MEN FOR CATTLE STEALING. · QUERY BY TELEGRAM WHETHER THE HIDES OF THE SEIZED CATTLE WILL SUFFICE AS EVIDENCE.

RESIGNATIONS. (1) MOUNTED POLICE TROOPERS FITZGERALD (MT GAMBIER), E CATCHLOVE (ADELAIDE). (2) FOOT POLICE · J. EUNSON, T. HILL. T. SHANAHAN AND SENIOR SERGEANT ETHERIDGE AND HIS WIFE AS FEMALE SEARCHER. REPORT BY SGT. ETHERIDGE STATING HIS GRIEVANCES AND REFERRING TO HIS 24 YEARS OF SERVICE.

YARDEA PS. · REQUISITION FOR RATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORT FROM PORT AUGUSTA. DIFFICULTIES IN TRANSPORT DETAILED.

CIRCULAR RE PAYMENT OF WITNESS FEES · NOT TO BE PAID TO OFFICERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE.


ESCORT FOR CHIEF JUSTICE AT MT. GAMBIER FOR CIRCUIT COURT.

REQUESTING THE CHIEF SECRETARY SUPPLY PHOTOLITHOGRAPHIC PLANS OF THE COLONY.

GUMERACHA · HORSE STOLEN FROM ROBERT CARRAIL BY JAMES cox.

ST. VINCENT De PAUL ORPHANAGE. · ANNUAL PICNIC AT EXHILBITION GROUNDS. · POLICE ATTENDANCE AT

APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS. (1) TO FOOT POLICE. · G. BURCHELL VICE HILL RESIGNED. · T. REIO VICE PC REGAN DISCHARGED. · T. FARRELL VICE SHANAHAN RESIGNED. · J. O'SULLIVAN VICE SEN. SGT.

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1872 324 VARIOUS

1B72 327 P. 0. NEILL PT.

1872 341 FRANCIS CLARK & ONS.

1872 347 QUEENSLAND POLICE.


1872 352 W. POTIER.

1872 355 E. TACEY PT.

1872 357 F. DEC:KERT


1872 359 J. BEE. INSPECTOR.

1872 362 DESTITUTE BOARD.

1872 360.5 HRS. BRADY.

EVERDELL DISCHARGED. · G. VICE EVERDELL DISCHARGED. A. DOWDY VICE FITZGERALD CATCHLOVE RESIGNED. ·

INNES PROMOTED TO SERGEANT (2) TO MOUNTED POLICE. · H. RESIGNED. · C. NALTY VICE

(3) G. H. AYLIFFE APPOINTED DEPARTMENT.

3RD CLASS CLERK IN POLICE

REQUESTING POLICE TO TAKE POSSESSION OF DOCUMENTS FROM MR RICHARDS. REMOVED FROM HIS POSITION AS POUNDKEEPER AT TOTHILLS CREEK.

HALLALA · GAWLER BUNYIP NEWSPAPER REPORT OF SEARCH BY PT. CROSSLAND OF GAWLER FOR YOUNG MAN JILTED 8 Y GIRL AND BELIEVED SUICIDAL.

SALE OF LIQUOR AT GULF TOWNS FROM STEAMERS FROM PORT ADELAIDE. · QUESTION OF LAW AND JURISDICTION AT SEA ETC. · CAPTAINS OF VESSELS WARNED.

MELROSE · R. V. HATIEN FOR STEALING CATILE IN WILD STATE. · CLAIM BY DEFT FOR RETURN OF CATILE. DIFFICULTY IN PRESENTING CATILE AS EVIDENCE. SUGGESTED JURY VIEWING AT THE MOUNTED BARRACKS.

SEEKING INFORMATION RE ANTECEDANT OF MRS. DUNN OF CURRIE STREET. ADELAIDE.

REQUEST FOR A COPY OF THE S. A. ALMANAC AND DIRECTORY FOR 1872.

CLAIM BY ROBERT RYAN FOR VALUE OF A MARE AND FOAL PREVIOUSLY TAKEN POSSESSION BY POLICE AND SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION WHILE HE WAS AT THE GOLD DIGGINGS.

MISSING FRIEND. AMOS BELL POTIER.

GUMERACHA · DEATH OF CHILD RUTH HEWLITI AT MAIDSTONE. CORONERS JURY RETURNED A VERDICE OF DEATH FROM NATURAL CAUSES. · DISQUIET BY POLICE AS DECEASED WAS THE PRODUCT OF AN INCESTUOUS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FATHER AND DAUGHTER. · DAUGHTER HAD LEFT HER FATHER'S HOME DUE TO HIS CRUELTY. · CROWN DECLINED TO PROSECUTE.

REPORT BY ALLEGING PC DEMPSEY OF CLARE WAS STABLING HIS RACEHORSE WITH f>tlLICE HORSES AND SUPPLYING POLICE FODDER TO IT.

DEPUTATION FROM LUTHERAN MISSION STATING THEIR INTENTION TO SINK WELLS FOR WATER AT KOPPERAMANNA TO ENABLE THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR MISSION THERE. · REQUEST TO GOVT. BY THE COMMISSIONER TO HAVE REVEREND HOMANN APPOINTED AS A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TO ENABLE THE SWEARING IN OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES IF FOUND NECESSARY TO MEET EMERGENCIES CREATED BY ABORIGINES.

POLICE V. WARD. CHARGED WITH FORGERY. CLAIMS FOR THE MONEY HELD BY POLICE AS EVIDENCE.

SEEKING TO BE SUPPLIED WITH COPIES OF THE POLICE GAZETIE. · REQUEST GRANTED.

COMPLAINING OF NUISANCE CAUSED BY BOYS NEAR HER

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1872 370 W. SMITH. LANCE CORPORAL.

1872 376 MAJOR LUCAS

1872 380 R. PASCOE. PC.

1872 381 V. NALTY PT.

1872 383 V. NALTY PT.

1872 384 C. A. GOLD.

1872 391 PC. DEMPSEY.


1872 400.5 G. YOUNG.

1872 406 T. BERRILL. CORPORAL.


1872 426 H. GALBRAITH INSPECTOR.


1872 429 DR. J. FOSTER. KADINA.

RESIDENCE IN CURRIE ST.

JAMES FRASER OF PORT AUGUSTA - WRITER OF IRRATIONAL LETTERS TO THE GOVERNOR. - COMMITTED TO LUNATIC ASYLUM.

VOLUNTEER FORCE · COMPETITION FOR THE HUGHES CHALLENGE CUP AT SOUTH PARK LANDS RANGE. · POLICE ASSISTANCE.

VICTOR HARBOR PS. · ALLEGED SERIOUS OFFENCE COMMITTED ON FEMALE CHILD BY YOUTH, MATHEW GIBSON.

STRATHALBYN PS · ACCOUNT FOR SEARCHING OF FEMALE PRISONER BY MRS. MARY GIRDLESTONE FOR POLICE.

STRATHAL8YN PS. · POLICE V. JONES FOR BREACH OF THE BUSH FIRES ACT.

MISSING FRIEND. CHARLES E. GOLD.

CLARE · ALLEGED TREATMENT OF POLICE HORSE BY PT. ORR · ORR TRANSFERRED TO H. Q. · ORR' S SUBSEQUENT FEUD WITH DEMPSEY.

TENDERS CALLED BY GOVERNMENT FOR BOAT FERRY SERVICE TO CONVEY PERSONS TO AND FROM SHIPS. · POLICE TO BE CHARGED FOR BEING FERRIED IN THE COURSE OF THEIR DUTIES.

ROBERT SMITH HIS COACHMAN REPORTED FOR FURIOUS DRIVING OF A COACH IN CARRINGTON ST. - SEEKING WITHDRAWAL OF CHARGE.

MT. PLEASANT PS · FAILURE OF CASE AGAINST McGILBERG FOR STEALING A HORSE. THROUGH NON ATTENDANCE AT SUPREME COURT OF PT. BROCKMEYER DUE TO MISTAKING THE DATE REQUIRED AS A WITNESS. · BROCKMEYER FINED A TOTAL OF 30 POUNDS. INCLUDING COSTS. · THE COMMISSIONER'S PLEA TO THE GOVT FOR REMISSION OF SUCH A HARSH FINE FOR A NON WILFUL MISTAKE. · REBUKE TO COMMISSIONER BY THE CHIEF SECRETARY WHO REFUSED THIS REQUEST.

OVERLAND CORNER PS. · SUGGESTING THIS STATION BE RELOCATED AT CHOWILLLA WHERE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEGRAPH STATION IS PROPOSED. COMMISSIONER'S OBJECTION THAT 07C. POLICE STATION WOULD STILL BE REQUIRED. · HIS FURTHER OBJECTION TO POLICE ASSUMING DUTIES OF A TELEGRAPHIST AND HIS RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ADULT SON OF CORPORAL SHAW OF O.C. BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

MOUNT GAMBIER LICENSING BENCH · NEWSPAPER REPORT IN THE MT. GAMBIER STANDARD RE LICENCE APPLICATION BY W. LAMB OF TARPEENA OPPOSED BY POLICE. · REMARKS OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE THAT LICENCES REFUSED BY HIS BENCH RESULT IN APPLICATIONS FOR STOREKEEPERS LICENCES BEING GRANTED IN ADELAIDE.

NOON DAY GUN · TO BE DISCONTINUED ON SUNDAYS.

COMPLAINT AGAINST TROOPER MAHONEY OF WALLAROO FOR CONTACTING HIM AT HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND NOT HIS SURGERY.

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1872 432 T. W. BEE. INSPECTOR.

1872 436 J. CROFTON. PT.

1872 438 B. G. HUNT, INSPECTOR.

1872 439 INSPECTOR ROE.

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1872 442 CHIEF SECRETARY.

1872 447 CHIEF SECRETARY.

REPORTING THAT PRISONERS ARE SOMETIMES DISCHARGED FROM GAOL WITHOUT POLICE BEING NOTIFIED FOR PURPOSE OF INSERTING INFORMATION IN POLICE GAZETTE. · AGREEMENT OF SHERIFF TO NOTIFY ALL DISCHARGES.

WELLINGTON. · ESCAPE OF ABORIGINAL PRISONER JEREMY DUCKS. · ACTION BY ABORIGINES DEPT REFUSING ISSUE OF STORES FOR A MONTH UNLESS THE ESCAPEES (DUCKS AND BUFFALO) ARE RETURNED TO CUSTODY. · DESCRIPTION OF AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO EFFECT THEIR ARREST.

PENOLA · EXCHANGE OF HORSES BETWEEN H.Q. AND S.E. DIVISION.

CLARE · SICK LEAVE OF ABSENCE · HIS COMPLAINT ABOUT HIS ADMINISTRATIVE WORK LOAD AND SEEKING ADDITIONAL CLERICAL ASSISTANCE. COMMISSIONER.

NEED REFUTED BY THE

DEPUTATION AND PETITION TO FROM ADELAIDE CITIZENS COMPLAINING OF ACTS OF GROSS INDECENCIES OF CERTAIN PROSTITUTE INHABITANTS OF GOUGER ST. · INSPECTOR BEE'S REVIEW OF THE LAW RELATING TO PROSTITUTION. · THE COMMISSIONER'S REALISTIC AND LIBERAL VIEWS TO GOVT ON THE QUESTION OF PROSTITUTION AND PROSTITUTES WHICH ACCORD WITH LATE 20TH CENTURY ATTITUDES.

MISSING FRIEND W. MORGAN.

1872 448 C. LOWE. SOLICITOR OF REQUESTING WELLINGTON POLICE MAKE ENQUIRIES RE CHILD

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STRATHAL8YN. LIVING WITH A MRS. ADAMS.

449 M. SMITH.

454 N. HEWITT.

457 COMMISSIONER.

459 T. SOLLY, PT.

466. VARIOUS

467 M. HURLEY PC.

469 R. DEMPSEY, PC.

COMPLAINING RE INTRUSION OF FOWLS PROPERTY OF PT. PLUMMER OF ANGASTON POLICE STATION.

RE EXTRACT FROM ADVERTISER NEWSPAPER DESCRIBING A DEMONSTRATION AT HINDMARSH WHERE CATHOLIC EFFIGIES WERE BURNT. · ALLEGED BREACH OF CITY BY · LAWS FOR LIGHTING A FIRE IN THE OPEN.

PORT LINCOLN. · RE ACCOUNTS FOR OVERHAULING ROCKET APPARATUS.

FIRE ON GOODWOOD ROAD IN WHICH IN WHICH 5 STACKS OF HAY WERE DESTROYED.

RENTAL OF BUILDINGS FOR POLICE PURPOSES AT PALMER, REDRUTH, BAROSSA GOLD FIELD.

WALLAROO. · ROBBERY AT LAKE SUNDAY STATION. YORKE PENINSULAR.

CLARE · REPORTING ILLNESS OF INSPECTOR ROE.

1872 474 REVEREND J. HINTEROCKER, COMPLAINT AGAINST SERGEANT P. SHIELS ALLEGING RUDENESS

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CATHOLIC PRIEST. TO HIM.

484 C. SPARINGETT

487 MARINE BOARD

MONEY OWED TO BY PC. FLYNN.

REPORT ON STATE OF GANGWAYS ETC. ARISING OUT OF THE DROWNING OF I. FAULKENER. ONE OF THE CREW OF THE VESSEL

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1872 489 SGT. SESLEY.

RIFLEMAN. · (NO DETAILS HEREIN.).

HT. GAMBIER. · SEEKING REWARD UNDER CUSTOMS ACT FOR ANONYMOUS INFORMER LEADING TO THE LOCATION OF AN ILLEGAL STILL.

1872 498 SGT. AHERNE. QUEENSLAND POLICE MOUNT FREELING POLICE · COLLINS @ JAMES COURTLEY AND


1872 506 F. DECHERT PT.

1872 507 R. PEARSON, FOOTSCRAY, VIC.

1872 511 SHERIFF

1872 518 VARIOUS


1872 521 T. HOCART. STOREKEEPER


HARRY HERRICK@ SMITH IN CUSTODY OF BLACKALL Q .. POLICE CHARGED WITH STEALING 1200 HEAD OF CATTLE, PROPERTY OF MESSRS MOREHEAD ANO YOUNG. · QUERY RE WHITE BULL EN· ROUTE TO QUEENSLAND. · SEEKING ASSISTANCE OF HT. FREELING POLICE TO PROVE ANIMAL WAS PREVIOUSLY IN POSSESSION OF ABOVE DEFENDANTS. · HT. FREE LING POLICE REPORT,

COMMISSIONER ANO OTHERS TO EXAMINE TREASURY BOOKS.

MELROSE. · HISSING POLICE MOIETY FEE.

MURDER OF JAMES GRIFFITHS, CREW MEMBER OF THE VESSEL. 'CITY OF DUBLIN EN ROUTE TO PORT ADELAIDE. BY ANOTHER CREW MEMBER. · QUERY WHETHER VICTIM WAS HIS BROTHER IN LAW. · NOT SO.

POSTERS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO POLICE STATIONS.

(1) APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFERS BY:· PC RYAN FROM PORT AUGUSTA · PT. MONTAGUE FROM BORDERTOWN . · SGT. 0' SHANAHAN FROM PORT AUGUSTA. · PT RAYMOND FROM YAROEA. · PT. POLLITT FROM BORDERTOWN (2) PT O' NEILL DISCHARGED AND RESIGNATION OF PC. DEMPSEY. (3) FAILURE OF PT. BROCKMEYER OF MT. PLEASANT TO NOTIFY COMMISSIONER OF HIS MARRIAGE TO GIRL FROM LOCAL FAMILY NAMED 'PURCHASE' AND REPORTED BY CORPORAL T. BERRILL TO BE OF LOW CLASS. TRANSFER OF BROCKMEYER TO H.Q. (4) OTHER TRANSFERS · PT GREGORY. BLINMAN TO MELROSE. · PT PORTER APPOINTED O.C. BLINHAN. · PT. O'MAHONEY FROM AUBURN TO CLARE. · PT. RAYMOND FROM YARDEA TO AUBURN AS OC. ·PT. McCORD TO GEORGETOWN. · PC. HcBETH AT PRINCE ALFRED MINES. · T. ORR TO S.E. DIVISIOIN.

REQUESTING SUB INSPECTOR FOELSCHE TO FURNISH INFORMATION BE COUPLE G. L. GOOCH AND JANE McMAN BELIEVED TO HAVE GtlNE TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

COMPLAINT AGAINST PT. FARRELL OF MORPHETT VALE. COUNTER CHARGES BY FARRELL AGAINST HOCART FAMILY OF INSULTING AND HARASSING BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS HIS WIFE. HOCART' S COMPLAINT THAT FARRELL DRIVES ABOUT IN HIS BUGGY WITH WIFE, CHILDREN AND SERVANT ON EVERY FINE DAY,· COMMISSIONER'S VIEW THAT POLICE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING AROUND IN BUGGIES.· FARRELL TRANSFERRED.

SYDNEY GOLDSACK ARRESTED BY PC HOFFMEISTER IN ADELAIDE. · CHARGED DISMISSED. · GOLDSACK HAD ATTEMPTED TO SEIZE THE PC'S CAP TO OBTAIN HIS NUMBER. · COURT FOUND HE WAS JUSTIFIED AS THE PC REFUSED TO STATE IT. · COMMISSION· ERS LENGTHY DICTUM BY WAY OF GENERAL ORDER DETAILING POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF POLICE AND THE USE OF SUMMONS IN SUCH SITUATIONS RATHER THAN EFFECTING AN ARREST.

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528 H. J. EVANS.

530 N.S.W GOVT.

535 8. G. HUNT. INSPECTOR.

542 COMMISSIONER.

54 7 M . CORCORAN PT.

549 T. W. SEE. INSPECTOR.

551 T. MALLON. CORPORAL.

ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH NORWOOD. ASSISTANCE.

WILLIAM SARNES. MISSING FRIEND.

SEEKING POLICE

PROHIBITION RELATING TO TRAVELLING SHEEP ESPECIALLY THOSE RELATING TO DIXON AND HUGES. (INCOMPLETE FILE).

S.E. DIVISIONL · POLICE HORSE NUGGET SENT TO H.Q.

EDWARD COX ARRESTED FOR FORGERY AND EXTRADITED TO N.S.W. · ACCOUNT RE ESCORT BY DET. JOHN DOYLE OF S.A.

MINTARO PS. · COMPLAINING OF THE UNSUITABILITY OF HORSE SENT TO REPLACE UNFIT HORSE. · INSPECTOR ROE'S COMMENT ON THE QUALITY OF HORSES SENT TO HIS DIVISION EARNING THE STRONG REBUKE OF THE COMMISSIONER.

ADELAIDE · ARREST OF PROSTITUTE. ELIZABETH HOLLERMAN AND HER SETIING FIRE TO BLANKETS. · STATEMENT BY INSPECTOR THAT FEMALES ARE NOT USUALLY SEARCHED UNLESS CHARGED WITH LARCENY. · RESIGNATION OF FEMALE SEARCHER E. COBBIN OWING TO HER CHANGE OF RESIDENCE.

(1) KAPUNDA · KEYS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER. JOHN DUTION. · CLAIMED TO HAVE BEEN FOUND. · THREAT OF COURT ACTION TO HAVE KEYS RETURNED TO HIM.

SETIERIDGE SOLICITORS.

& NICHOLSON. (2) HENRY DAWSON. · LICENSED HAWKER AND NOTORIOUS THIEF. COMMITIED FOR TRIAL ON BURGLARY CHARGE · NOLLE PROSEQUI ENTERED. HIS CLAIM FOR STOLEN PROPERTY FOUND IN HIS POSSESSION.

553 I. H. ROE, INSPECTOR.

555 M. GOYDER, SURVEYOR GENERAL.

556 W. SEARCY, CHIEF INSPECTOR.

560 I. HARE.

562 COMMISSIONER.

567 POLICE DEPT. SYDNEY.


578 P. O'NEILL LPT.

CLARE · HIS INSPECTION OF POLICE STATIONS AT AUBURN, RIVERTON. REDRUTH, MOOLOO DIGGINGS (POPULATION 163), PRINCE ALFRED MINES (300 EMPLOYEES). PORT AUGUSTA. YARDEA AND MELROSE.

SEEKING POLICE ASSISTANCE AT ATHELETIC EVENT AT MED IND IE.

HIS COMPLAINT RE CORPORAL MALLON ARRIVING IN PLAIN CLOTHES WITH PRISONER AT THE MOUNTED BARRACKS AND HIS INSUBORDINATION. · COMMISSIONER'S DIRECTION THAT MEN TO BE PARADED AND MALLON TO MAKE PUBLIC APOLOGY TO THE CHIEF INSPECTOR BEFORE THEM.

ARDTORNISH SCHOOL, MODBURY. · CLAIMING RETURN OF STOLEN MARE.

OLD NORTH ADELAIDE POLICE STATION. OCCUPIED BY FORMER PC DYKE. · NOTICE TO HIM TO VACATE.

GEORGE GREY · FUGITIVE FOR MURDER OF SERGEANT ANDREW SUTHERLAND OF N.S.W. POLICE. 6 COPIES OF HIS PHOTOGRAPH FORWARDED.

PORT LINCOLN. · EPIDEMIC IN THAT LOCALITY. · DR. PHILLIPS SENT TO INVESTIGATE BY GOVT. · POLICE TO ASSIST.

(1) MELROSE. · NEWSPAPER REPORT ALLEGING POLICE ACTED IMPROPERLY IN A RAID IN WHICH THEY WERE SEEKING AN

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1B72 579 W. SEARCY. CHIEF INSPECTOR.

1B72 5BO CHIEF SECRETARY.

1B72 5B9 ANONYMOUS

1872 592 ANONYMOUS

1B72 599 J. CAMPBELL. PENWORTHAM.

1B72 615 L. WOODCOCK. SERGEANT.

1B72 620 CHIEF SECRETARY.

1B72 624 E. BERRY

1872 625 VARIOUS


1B72 655 H. MAHONEY. PT.

1B72 662 DIRECTOR. BOTANIC GARDENS.

1B72 665 CHIEF SECRETARY

ESCAPED PRISONER. (2) REFERENCE IN NEWSPAPER REPORT TO A VISITING CONCERT PARTY INCLUDING THE AUSTRALIAN DWARF TOM THUMB WHO FASCINATED THE LAOIES.

RECOMMENDING TROOPERS DOUDY AND NALTY BE PLACED ON FULL PAY AFTER COMPLETING THEIR RECRUIT TRAINING.

REFERENCE TO AN UNSPECIFIED HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION ON 17·6·1B72.

MELROSE · LETTER ALLEGING ILLEGAL GAMBLING AT.

LETTER TO THE EXPRESS NEWSPAPER QUERYING THE COST OF POLICE AT MOUNT PLEASANT. THE WRITER'S CALL FOR REDUCED EXPENDITURE. · STATED POPULATION OF THE COLONY WAS 180,000 AND COST OF POLICE 37,000 POUNDS. HIS REFERENCE TO SALARIES AND SERVANTS ETC OF THE COMMISIONER AND SENIOR POLICE. THE NUMBER OF HORSES (200) IN ADELAIDE AND THE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF POLICE IN ADELAIDE.

ALLEGING DRUNKENNESS OF TROOPER ELLIOT OF CLARE. INQUIRY BY SGT. MAJOR SAUNDERS.

GAWLER · F. KOEHNE PRISONER IN ADELAIDE GAOL REQUIRED AT GAWLER COURT ON LARCENY CHARGE.

POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING BOAT PARTY (WHITE AND MONTEITH) WHO SAILED FROM PORT ADELAIDE ON 16·6· 1872. DETAILS OF EXTENSIVE SEARCH DOWN TO CAPE JERVIS AND USE OF NATIVES IN SEARCH. FLOTSAM FOUND AT VARIOUS PLACES. · NO TRACE OF THE MISSING PERSONS.

COMPLAINT OF ALLEGED ASSAULT ON HIM BY SGT. ETHERIDGE.

ADELAIDE · INQUEST INTO DEATH OF CHILD FOUND IN WATER CLOSET IN PULTENEY ST. OBJECTION BY DR. ELLISON, HOUSE SURGEON OF ADELAIDE HOSPITAL OF PRACTICE OF BRINGING DEAD BODIES TO THE HOSPITAL INSTEAD OF LICENSED PREMISES. · OBJECTION BY THE LICENSEE OF THE TAVISTOCK HOTEL TO RECEIVING CORPSE ON HIS PREMISES. · REPORT BY INSPECTOR PETERSWALD OF THE UNSUITABILITY OF POLICE CELLS FOR THE RECEPTION OF BODIES.

CUSTOMS OFFICERS JQONG THE RIVER MURRAY TO PROHIBIT THE LANDING OF CREWS AND PASSENGERS AT ANY PORT EXCEPT MILANG OR GOOLWA WHERE THEY ARE TO BE SUBJECTED TO STRICT MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND CERTIFIED FREE FROM SICKNESS BY A MEDICAL OFFICER. BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO LAND. · QUERY BY LANCE CORPORAL DANN OF MILANG STATING NEAREST DOCTOR IS 13 MILES AWAY AT STRATHALBYN AND THAT THE MAIL STEAMER BLANCHE ARRIVES WITH PASSENGERS AT MILANG THRICE WEEKLY.

WALLAROO. JOHN ABERNETHY. SEAMAN. LOST WHILST PROCEEDING TO WRECK OF THE BLACK DIAMOND. · ACCOUNT FOR SERVICES OF A MR. KERRISON AND HIRE OF HIS BOAT FOR USE IN THE SEARCH.

BOYDEN PLANTATION. BOWDEN. · THEFT OF TREES FROM.

GLENELG. · DIRECTING NO PERSONS BE ALLOWED TO LAND FROM

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1B72 701 ANONYMOUS

1B72 714 J. FIELD. CORPORAL.

1B72 711 COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS.

1B72 716 W. ROLLISOBN. CORPORAL.

1B72 790 VARIOUS


1872 B02 E. TACEY PT.

1B72 B26 RICHARD CUTHBERT

1872 B31 H. E. BIRD.

1B72 B34 T. W. BEE. INSPECTOR.

1872 B37 COMMISSIONER.

1872 B3B JOHN BUTTFIELD. S.M.

1872 B42 S. GASON PT.

THE ENGLISH MAIL AT GLENELG UNTIL CLEARED BY A HEALTH OFFICER. · PC ALLCHURCH OF GLENELG TO GO OFF IN THE MAIL BOAT AND WARN CAPTAINS ACCORDINGLY WITHOUT BOARDING THE VESSELS.

NEW STOCKYARD AT COX'S CREEK NEAR SHUNKES DESERTED MILL. · ECHUNGA POLICE TO KEEP WATCH ON FOR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES.

STRATHALBYN · COMPLAINING OF THE FREQUENCY OF SORE SHOULDERS OF HORSES USED BY COACHING FIRMS. · REPORT OF PT. NALTY THAT 6 · 7 COACHES DEPART STRA THALBYN DAILY. PROSECUTIONS OF THE COMPANIES. INCLUDING COBB & CO.

NARACOORTE · ACCOUNT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF PRISONER. JULIA MARSHALL FROM NARACOORTE TO GAWLER.

QUERYING NEED FOR CONSTABLE TO OCCUPY QUARTERS AT AN UNSPECIFIED LOCATION.

MT. BARKER. · INQUIRY INTO MISSING BOY THOMAS CLARK. AN ORPHAN IN EMPLOY OF JAMES BLYTH A LOCAL FARMER. · BLYTH SUSPECTED OF HIS MURDER. · UNRESOLVED.

APPOINTMENTS OF SPECIAL CONSTABLES FOR LIMITED PERIODS AT PORT AUGUSTA. GLENELG, GAWLER. STREAKY BAY. · PAID AT 7 SHILLINGS PER DAY.

ADELAIDE PS. · PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION BY SOLOMON M. P. RE BOY. STEPHEN GEORGE TI ZZARD. 12 YEARS. PLACED IN CELL WITH DRUNKEN ABORIGINE. · ALSO RELATED ARREST OF SON OF CORPORAL INNES NOT PROCEEDED WITH DUE TO CLAIMED LACK OF EV !DENCE. DISMISSAL OF SGT. EVERDELL FOR HIS PART IN THIS AND OTHER MATTERS ON HIS RECORD LEADING TO THE COMMISSIONER'S LOSS OF CONFIDENCE IN HIM. · THE COMMISSIONER'S REPRIMAND OF INSPECTOR BEE FOR HIS FAILURE TO INSPECT THE CELLS DURING HIS VISITS AT STATIONS.

GUMERACHA· POLICE v. ALEXANDER GREIG FOR CRUELTY TO HORSE. · OFFENDER CONVICTEED.

JOHN MILES · MISSING FRIEND.

ATHELETIC SPORTS". EXHIBITION GROUNDS ASSISTANCE AT.

POLICE

ADELAIDE PS · CHARRED BONES. BELIEVED THAT OF AN INFANT FOUND BY CATHERINE RICHARDS IN HER HOME IN UNION ST. · SENT TO COLONIAL SURGEON FOR EXAMINATION.

COPY TO CHIEF SECRETARY OF REVISED 'QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF POLICE RECRUITS.' · BASED ON THOSE OF THE LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE.

BLINMAN · COMMENDING TROOPERS PORTER AND ARMSTRONG FOR THE ARREST OF A DESPARADO AND OTHERS WHO RESISTED VIOLENTLY. · HIS COMMENT ON THE VIOLENCE TOWARDS POLICE OF 'ALABAMA BILL' FORMERLY OF THE NOTORIOUS SOUTH AMERICAN PRIVATEEER. 'ALABAMA.'

POLICE CAMP COORANINA. · REPORTING THE INTENTIONS OF

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1B72 579 W. SEARCY. CHIEF INSPECTOR.

1B72 5BO CHIEF SECRETARY.

1B72 5B9 ANONYMOUS

1872 592 ANONYMOUS

1B72 599 J. CAMPBELL. PENWORTHAM.

1B72 615 L. WOODCOCK. SERGEANT.


1B72 624 E. BERRY

1872 625 VARIOUS


1B72 655 H. MAHONEY. PT.

1B72 662 DIRECTOR. BOTANIC GARDENS.

1B72 665 CHIEF SECRETARY

ESCAPED PRISONER. (2) REFERENCE IN NEWSPAPER REPORT TO A VISITING CONCERT PARTY INCLUDING THE AUSTRALIAN DWARF TOM THUMB WHO FASCINATED THE LAOIES.

RECOMMENDING TROOPERS DOUDY AND NALTY BE PLACED ON FULL PAY AFTER COMPLETING THEIR RECRUIT TRAINING.

REFERENCE TO AN UNSPECIFIED HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION ON 17·6·1B72.

MELROSE · LETTER ALLEGING ILLEGAL GAMBLING AT.

LETTER TO THE EXPRESS NEWSPAPER QUERYING THE COST OF POLICE AT MOUNT PLEASANT. THE WRITER'S CALL FOR REDUCED EXPENDITURE. · STATED POPULATION OF THE COLONY WAS 180,000 AND COST OF POLICE 37,000 POUNDS. HIS REFERENCE TO SALARIES AND SERVANTS ETC OF THE COMMISIONER AND SENIOR POLICE. THE NUMBER OF HORSES (200) IN ADELAIDE AND THE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF POLICE IN ADELAIDE.

ALLEGING DRUNKENNESS OF TROOPER ELLIOT OF CLARE. INQUIRY BY SGT. MAJOR SAUNDERS.

GAWLER · F. KOEHNE PRISONER IN ADELAIDE GAOL REQUIRED AT GAWLER COURT ON LARCENY CHARGE.

POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING BOAT PARTY (WHITE AND MONTEITH) WHO SAILED FROM PORT ADELAIDE ON 16·6· 1872. DETAILS OF EXTENSIVE SEARCH DOWN TO CAPE JERVIS AND USE OF NATIVES IN SEARCH. FLOTSAM FOUND AT VARIOUS PLACES. · NO TRACE OF THE MISSING PERSONS.

COMPLAINT OF ALLEGED ASSAULT ON HIM BY SGT. ETHERIDGE.

ADELAIDE · INQUEST INTO DEATH OF CHILD FOUND IN WATER CLOSET IN PULTENEY ST. OBJECTION BY DR. ELLISON, HOUSE SURGEON OF ADELAIDE HOSPITAL OF PRACTICE OF BRINGING DEAD BODIES TO THE HOSPITAL INSTEAD OF LICENSED PREMISES. · OBJECTION BY THE LICENSEE OF THE TAVISTOCK HOTEL TO RECEIVING CORPSE ON HIS PREMISES. · REPORT BY INSPECTOR PETERSWALD OF THE UNSUITABILITY OF POLICE CELLS FOR THE RECEPTION OF BODIES.

CUSTOMS OFFICERS JQONG THE RIVER MURRAY TO PROHIBIT THE LANDING OF CREWS AND PASSENGERS AT ANY PORT EXCEPT MILANG OR GOOLWA WHERE THEY ARE TO BE SUBJECTED TO STRICT MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND CERTIFIED FREE FROM SICKNESS BY A MEDICAL OFFICER. BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO LAND. · QUERY BY LANCE CORPORAL DANN OF MILANG STATING NEAREST DOCTOR IS 13 MILES AWAY AT STRATHALBYN AND THAT THE MAIL STEAMER BLANCHE ARRIVES WITH PASSENGERS AT MILANG THRICE WEEKLY.

WALLAROO. JOHN ABERNETHY. SEAMAN. LOST WHILST PROCEEDING TO WRECK OF THE BLACK DIAMOND. · ACCOUNT FOR SERVICES OF A MR. KERRISON AND HIRE OF HIS BOAT FOR USE IN THE SEARCH.

BOYDEN PLANTATION. BOWDEN. · THEFT OF TREES FROM.

GLENELG. · DIRECTING NO PERSONS BE ALLOWED TO LAND FROM

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1872 B45 CHIEF SECRETARY

1B72 B46 COMMISSIONER.

1B72 B4B L. WOODCOCK. SERGEANT.


THE LUTHERAN MISSIONARIES TO ABANDON KILALPANINA AND THEIR CONSIDERATION OF MULIGAN AS AN ALTERNATIVE SITE. MULIGAN SITUATED ABOUT 40 MILES EAST OF THE MOUNT FREELING POLICE STATION. MISSIONARY SHEEP AT COORANINA TO BE SHIFTED TO PORT AUGUSTA. · IF MULIGAN UNSUITABLE. THEY INTEND ABANDONING THE NORTH ALTOGETHER. · COMMISSIONER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE 3 TROOPERS AT COORANINNA LEAVE THE FAR NORTH WHEN MISSIONARIES LEAVE · RECOMMENDING THAT MOUNT HAMILTON BE USED TO LOCATE POLICE IF CIRCUMSTANCES AGAIN REQUIRE POLICE IN THE AREA.

APPOINTMENT OF A BOARD OF INQUIRY TO EXAMINE AND REPORT UPON THE MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE FORCE. · BOARD MEMBERS NOMINATED.

APPLICATION BY EX PC (DETECTIVE) SPINKS TO REJOIN FORCE. · HIS UNFAVOURABLE HISTORY INCLUDING HIS PREVIOUS DISMISSAL AND REJOINING THE FORCE THREE TIMES. · REPORT OF INSPECTOR BEE OPPOSING HIS APPLICATION.

GAWLER · REPORT OF HARES BEING ILLEGALLY KILLED DURING THE CLOSE SEASON AND BEING TAKEN TO ADELAIDE VIA GAWLER BY ROUNSEVELL'S COACHES. · ROUNSEVELL WARNED.

CARL AUGHUSTA SCHEAFFER · ARRESTED FOR FORGERY. ACCOUNT FOR HIS ESCORT TO MELBOURNE TO FACE CHARGES.

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