-VVESTERN A USTR_ALIA.

[Published by Authority. 1

This Gazette is published /01' Police info?'mation only, a.nd the Police th?·O'I.uJho~bt the Colony at'p, in.~t?'?I. c.ted to make themselves thm'oughly acq~~ainted with the contents.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Commission eT of Pol·ice.

No. 18.J WEDNESDAY, MAY 5. [1897.

Stealing in Dwellings. from the Person, &c.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 126, A1/3252.

Cue.-The black tin box, described in the above reference, the property of Arthur Oharles Reed, h ,LS been found, broken open. Property recovered, with the exception of £9 in notes, and alluvial gold.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 101, A1 / 2986.

The numbers of the 100 shares in the Maritana Extended Gold Mine, the property of J . D. Emerson, are 65001 to 65100.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 101, A1/2968.

The bicycle described in the above reference, the property of O. A. Jenkins, has been recovered by Det. P. D. Kavanagh in the possession of William Armstrong.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page ll8, A1/3152.

The saddle and 1 pair of trousers, described in the above reference, the property of G. H. Massey Baker, have been recovered by Det. P. D. Kavanagh in the possession of John Evans, and the gold stud in the possession of Wm. Gleeson.

Perth.- About 14th nIt., from DeBaun's Hotel,-­a "Popular Rover" bicycle, No. 17047, almost new, racing handles, cork with white bone tips, left handle quite loose, "Armstrong, P erth," on back bar, "Rover" on front bar, the property of H. P. Downing.-A1/3258, 27th April, 1897.

PeTth.-About 4th ult., from Laurence's Boat. builder's premises, Bazaar Terrace,-a leather bag containing about 15 steel bits of various sizes, all used except two, each bit marked thus 1\ with a file, the property of Andrew Gibson.-A1/3259, 26th April, 1897.

Pet·th.-Between 13th and 27th ult., from G. H. Snowball & Oo.'s premises, in Hay Street,-2 boxes containing about 3 doz. small cardboard boxes con. taining 3 cakes each of Hunt's toilet soap, and a small

gin t:ase containing about It doz. collars (marked " A. E. R"), and 1 doz. ties, the property of F. F. Oross.-A1 j3262, 27th April, 1897.

FTemcmtle.-On the 10th ult., from the person of Daniel Hanafill,-a. silver Rotherham hunting watch, No. 89202, key winder, white dial, Roman figures, gold hands, sunk seconds, small dent on outside of front case.-A1 j3264, 28th April, 1897.

Pet·th.-On the 21st ult., from W. J. Gutheridge & Oo.'s premises in Hutt Street,-a bhtCk waterproof coat, large cape, lined with check material, maker's name (unknown), "Walsall, St.affordshire," on collar tag, the property of William Mottram.-A1 j3271, 29th April, 1897.

K aZgo01·Zie.--On the 26th ult., -a lady's silver chain, small double links, about 15in. long with star shaped medal attached, engraved "Alick Oowden, winner of local race, Maryborough, Victoria," the property of Alick 00wden.--A1 j3272, 29th April, 1897.

KaZgoo?·Zie.-About the 14th ult., from" Nolan's Great Find" Gold Mining Oo.,---:a brown leather portmanteau, containing metallul'gists' chemicals, letterR, etc.; also scrip Nos. 475 to 484 inclusive, representing 1,000 shares in the "Nolan's Great Find" Gold Mining 00., the property of M. Perkins. - A1 j3273, 29th April, 1897.

Pe?,th,-On the 28th ult., from the person of LeslieBurge, a cloak room ticket, which was exchanged at the Railway Station cloak room for a black leather portma,nteall, ne<,rly new, "Leslie Burge" written on one of Howard Smith & Oo.'s billheads gummed on the side, containing a tailor. made blue serge suit, nearly new, a tailor· made grey suit, striped lawn tennis coat, 2 Ohurch of England Prayer Books, "L. Bm'O'e" written on first leaf of each; linen hand­kerclliefs, 2 cricketing and 6 coloured shirts nearly new, all marked" L. Burge," 8 pairs of blue cash· mere socks, marked "L. Burge" on piece of tape sewn on.-A1/3274, 29th April, 1897.

Pe1·th.-On the 28th ult, from a bedroom at the " Royal" Hotel, a black portmanteau with two silver catches on top, quite new, containing 1 black sac suit (red dust on) 2 white shirts, "R. Rolmes" on neck, 1 white silk shirt, 1 pair heavy blue trousers and vest, and a eheque book (Bank of Australasia), the property of R. Rolmes. - A 1/3275, 29th April, 1897.

N01·th F1·ernantle.- Between the 24th and 29th ult., from owner's tent at Rocky Bay,-a silver English lever watch, "Geo. H. Armfield, Stanley Street, Collingwood," on dial, key-winder, spring broken, case loose, gold hands, Roman figures, glass broken; also silver chain, long and short links, no crossbar, brass compass attached, the property of Morris Ralph.­Al /3281, 1st May, 18~7.

Menzies.--On the 19th ult., from the person of Thomas Heston, a silver lever hunting wa,tch, "M. T." engraved on front of case, key winder , black hands, sunk seconds, white dial ; a silver chain, one link being broken, and brass one substituted.­Alj3282, 1st May, 1897.

Coolg(~1'Clie.-On the 23rd ult. , from the owner's tent on " Faith" Lease, Londonderry Road, a pair of field glasses, and a silver English lever watch, black hands, sunk seconds, "Thomas Russell" on inside of watch, screw out of air spring, the property of J. A. Sprunt.-Alj3284, 1st May, 1897.

CoolgaTdie.-On the 28th ult. , from owner's tent in Sylvester Street,-a gold signet ring, with initials ., J.D." outside, a gold dress ring and pair of sleeve links, ornamented with forget-me-nots, the property of John Dae.-Alj3285, 1st May, 1897.

Kalgoodie.-On the 25th or 26th ult. , from owner's dwelling in Rannans Street,-a brown leather portmanteau, l8in. x lOin. x 15in., containing a square-cut black cloth coat, P. O. Savings Bank Book, No. 9229, issued at Broken Rill, N.S.W., showing a balance of £48, the propertJ of Adolph Bartholomaeus.-Alj3286, 1st May, 1897.

Pe1·th.-On the 26th ult ., from the person of John Angove, a rolled gold hunting cased American key­less watch, No. 6566852 on works, 2620550 on case, rolled gold Albert chain, short flat links, connected by small round links, a gentleman's 15ct. gold rinD' set with a bloodstone, which is only fastened in with seal!ng wax, a S'old breast pin (piece of brown quartz set III claw settll1g, a few specks of gold showing in the quartz). The watch has been recovered by Det. S: ~ondon and traced to the possession of a man gl~ng the n~me of W . Wilson. Description: medium bUlld, 5ft. ~lll., age 25 to 30 years, long thin visage, large promment hazel eyes, sandy hair, and small ~andy ~oustache, two teeth missing left side upper Jaw, not~ceable when he opens his mouth, teeth very much discoloured, dressed in dark coat and vest dark striped trousers, slate coloured soft felt hat' identical with a Sydney criminal named Edward (Eddie) Cleary.-Alj3280, 27th April, 1897.

Pe!th.-On the 2nd inst., from owner's premises, Wellll1gton Street,-an American rolled gold watch, new, flowers chased on back of cases, one set D'ilt shirt studs set with imitation diamonds and a seoarf pin with imitation pearl set in a flower,' the property <>f James Kelly.-Al /3291, 3rd May, 1897.

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P ej·th.-Between the 27th and 29th ult., from owner's tent at Subiaco,-a gold horse-shoe pin, set wit.h 3 diamonds and 4 rubies, ruby and diamond set alternately in claws sunk in the shoo, the property of E. A. A. Rearn. Suspicion attaches to Edward Fre~llJan, who ~o~'ks at. Carge~'s bu~cher's shop, SubIaco. DescnptlOn--shght bUlld, heIght 5ft. 3in., age 18 years, blind in o:o.e eye, sallow complexion, dark hair.--Al/3292, 3rd May, 1897.

P e1·th.-On the 23rd ult. , from the person of George Napier,-a gold hunting lever watch, "W. Bent, London," maker. No. 17369, gold hands, sunk seconds, white dial, Roman figures, stem-winder, almost new, plain case ; and a. g'old albert, with short links doubled into each other, with a· green and redstone pendant.-Al /3293, 3rd May, 1897.

Cossack.-On the 27th ult. , from a box on board ketch "M.aggie Gollan,"-a brown leather pocket book containing 3 £5 Union Bank notes a.nd a cheque for £10, dated 19th March, 1897, drawn by J. F . Tiffany in favour of C. M 'Kenzie, the property of Colin McKenzie.-A1j3300, 3rd May, 1897.

Coolgaulie.-- On the 29th ult., from the person of Alfred Trotter,-a lady's silver lever open-faced watch, gold hands, " Stewart and D,twson" on face (been in a fire) ; also 15r.t. gold chain, small round links ; also £70 in £10 W.A. Bank not.es, and a cheque dated 29th April, 1897, on W.A. Bank, drawn by Paisley, amount not known.-Alj3302, 3rd May, 1897.

F1·ernantle.-Between 7 p.m., 1st inst., and 10 a .m. , 2nd inst., from the" Freemasons'" H otel,-a rolled gold watch, stem winder, white dial, steel hands, sunk seconds, Roman figures; a hollow ground " Bengal" razor, small size, and a hlack leather pocket book with nickel clasp, containing letters and papers, the property of Walter Grigson.- Alj3303, 3rd May, 1807.

Perth.-At 12'30 a.m., on the 2nd inst., at the "Criterion" Rotel, from the person of J. Wilson,-a double gold 9ct. link chain (links about Mn. long), with bar, gold locket attached, with raised Masonic emblem in front, set with an opal and 7 very small diamonds (2 missing), " From E. & G. A. to J. W., 1897," engraved on back, and a silver sovereign purse.-:Al/3308, 3rd May, 18~7.

PeTth.--On the 1st inst., from owner's dwelling in MUlTay Street, a tobacco pouch, with nickel bar opening, containing 100 shares, Nos. 45301 to 45400, in Menzies Kensington G.M. Co., cheque for £7 10s. on W.A. Bank, dated 1st May, 18!!7, drawn by J. McKerron, in favour of W. U. Pritchard, crossed, and £3 in gold, the property of W. U. Pritchard.­Al /3294, 3rd May, 1897.

P erth.-About the 29th ult., flOm owner's premises in Barrack Street, a gentleman's large riding saddle, nearly new, slightly soiled on inside, and a single bridle, brass coloured buckles, the property of John Arthur Boor.-Al/3310, 3rd May, 1897.

P erth.-On night of 30th ult., from owner's dwelling, 88 Goderich Street, a lady's silver hunting watch, ornamented case, white dial, steel hands, oentre seconds, Roman figures, the rim for holding glass is missing; also a lady's gold fob chain, with knob and padlock at the end, and an oval piece (moveable) set with 2 pearls in the centre of the chain, the property of Miss O'Shea.-Al/3311, 3rd May, 1897.

F1'emantle,-On 1st inst., from the person of William John Burns,--a large sized pocket book, with elastic band, containing 1 miner's right issued at Coolo'ardie, name" Wm. John Burns," and a pawn ticket on Levine's "City" Loan Office, No. 1090, dated 26-3-97, for 2 gold. rings anti silver watch and chain.-A1J3316, 4th May, 1897.

Pe1·th.-On 30th ult., from the person of Patrick McMahol1, by violence, a dark brown sac coat with faint double black stripes, a W.A.P.O. Savings Bank Book, showing £80 deposited, and a S.A.P.O. S.avings Bank Book, showing a balance of a few s~lllings, a key less double cased brass watch, and £8 III gol~. Complainant was assaulted and robbed by 4 men III East Perth, near the railway line at 10 p .m., 30th ult.--A1J3017, 4th May, 1897.

Apprehensions. Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 113, W. 3w'.,p .

J. D. FULLER, at Perth, on the 29th ult., by Det. J. J. Walsh. Remanded for 8 days .

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 103.

WILLI.A.M GRIFFIN, brought up at Coolgardie on the 28th ult.; false pretences. Gommitted for trial.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 121, A1 / 3186.

JOHN ASHLEY, WILLIAM CARROLL, FLORANCE MCCARTHY, THOMAS BYRNE, and JOHN BYRNE, at Fremantle on the 24th ult., bv Det. J . McCartnev and Frem~ntle police; burglary and larceny of the safe and money mentioned in abo,e reference. Re­manded for 8 days. Florance McCarthy brought up on the 27th ult. Discharged.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 128. W. 3-.',6, 3."'1. DAVID BURNS and JOHN SINCLAIR, at Rocking­

ham, on the 28th ult. , by P.C . G. Chilcott. Burns, 10 weeks h.1.; Sinclair, 9 weeks h.1.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 128, W . 'o'f. FREDK. A. LOMAX, at Perth, on the 29th ult., by

Det. J. McCartney and P.C. A. E. Jones; false pre­tences. Brought up at Fremantle on the 30th ult. Discharged; prosecution declined.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 5l. LILLAMARRA alias JACKEY, ab. nat., brought up

at Derby on 19th January. DIscharged. Further charged on the 16th March with the wilful murder of Frank Bm'ke, at Wingenah, West Kimberley, on the 8th November, L894. Committed for trial.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 45, W. W. DANIEL CLOONEY, t.l., Reg. No. 10384, has been

arrested in Adelaide, S.A.

CHARLES LAVAL, at Kalgoorlie, on the 21st ult" by P.Cs . W . Goodridge and Baxter; larceny. 3 months h .l.

ALEXANDER W O{>DGATE, <l,t Coolgardie, on the 22nd ult., by P.C. W. Feely; idle and disorderly. 1 month h.1.

EDWARD NOLAN, exp., late 10031, at Albany, on the 24th ult., by Sergt. H. Stokes and P .C. J. P. Furlong; vagrancy. 7 days h.1.

PERCY HERBERT W ETHERALL, at Coolgardie, on the 28th ult., by P .Cs. W. R. O'Shea and Chas. Hiley; criminal assault. Committed for trial.

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WALTER DUG6AN, at Fremantle, on the 26th ult., by P.C. J. Healy; assaulting police. £5 fine or 1 month h .l.

MARY COLLINS, at Fremantle, on the 30th ult ., by P.C. F. Reading; idle and disorderly. 3 months h.1.

JOHN ARTHUR SMALLBROOK, at Fremantle, on the 24th ult., by W .P .C. A. McGregor; assaulting police. £5 fine or 2 months h .1.

NIEL HINJJSGAUL, at Fremantle, on the 25th ult., by W.P.C. A. McGregor, on warrant; assault. 12 weeks h.1.

PYABARRA alias To BY, WINGERWOLLY alias WILLY, NULER alias BooL, MERERIMER alias JIMMY, and WERIMMARRA alias DICKEY, at Hardmann's Creek, West Kimberlev, on the 24th March, on warrant, by Lennard Pohce; wilful murder of Frank Burks and Oswald Cuthbert Gibbs on the 8th November, 1894; and of Thomas Jasper on 17th March, 1897.

MICHAEL FUREY, at Perth, on the 24th ult., by P.C. A. Warnecke; idle and disorderly. 14 days h.1.

ALFRED KING, at Perth, on the 26th ult., by P.C. F. Keevers; disorderly. 14 days h.1.

THOMAS HAGERTY, at Perth, on the 22nd ult., by P.C. T. Short; unlawful possession. 6 months h.1.

DUNCAN CAMBELL, at Perth, on the 21st ult., by Det. S. Condon and P.C. M. Griffen; larceny from the person. Committed for trial. Property re­covered.

WILLIAM STEWART, at Perth, on the 27th ult., by Det. S. Condon; unlawful possession (2 charges). 6 months h.1.

JEREMIAH BROWN, at Claremont, on the 29th ult., by P.C. E. Huxtable; idle and disorderly. 1 month h.1.; unlawful possession. 2 months h.1.

(3ARAR READ, at Perth, on the 29th ult., by P.C. D. M. B. Lindsay; idle and disorderly. 6 months h .1.

ERNEST JONES, at Perth, on the 28th ult., by Dets. P. D. Kavanagh and F. G. Eggleston; assault and robbery. Committed for t.rial.

GEORGE ALBERT WOODMAN, at Cue, on the 22nd ult., by P.C. Wm. Walker; larceny. Discharged under First Offenders' Act. Property recovered .

Miscellaneous. THOMAS MAHER, charged at Norseman, on the

26th ult., by Sergt. W . Lappin; sly grog selling. £30 fine and 24 hours imprisonment.

ALEX. V. JAY, at Kurnalpi, on the 23rd ult., on the application of Corp1. F. Bewsher, was placed on the Prohibited List for three months.

ROBERT BONN AR, Licensee of the" Great Western" Hotel, charged a,t Coolgardie, on the 26th ult., by P.Cs. W. R. Anderson and W. Feely; selling liquor on Good Friday. £50 fine and costs.

Property Lost. Pe1·th-On the 25th ult., an l Sct. gold sleeve link,

monogram, " E.J.H.," the property of E. J. Hackett. -P.L. 2:,4.-0n the 2Sth ult., a gold brooch, 12 gold bars and 3 gold hearts set with 2 pearls, the property of Mrs. Carroll.-P.L. 2:;.

F1·emantle.-On the 24th ult., a cheque for £S 13s. on the National Bank of Australasia, Fremantle, No. D1303, dated April 20, lS97, drawn by F. McDonald, payable to W. Hooper or bearer, the property of W. Hooper.- ·P.L. 2:,6.

Bunbuf·y.-On the 21st ult., a gold safety-pin brooch set with one pearl, the property of Miss Aliee Timperley.-P.L . V-f.

Espe?·ance.-On the 22nd ult., a lady's silver albert watch-guard, small links, bar, and two tassels, the property of Miss E. Wyatt.-P.L. 2:,..

Albany.--On the 24th ult., an lSct. gold buckle ring" lSd . R. A." stamped on tbe inside, the pro­perty of Robert Krebs.-P.L. 2/-/. On the 29th ult., a dark brown fur boa, with six tails, about 3ft. long, the property of Miss Gibson.-P.L. 2'1i"-?

Property Found. Pe1·t7~.-Post Office Savings Bank Book.-P.F.

\f'-t. English grammar.-P.F. V-l · Cloak Room ticket.-P.F. 19°78 . Lady's 11mbrella.-P.F. 19\0

Whip and umbrella.-P.F. '.V. La.dy's hat.­P .F. V-? Silver brooch.-P.F. V-l. Shirt.-P.F. I g l/,. Lady's jaeket.-P.F. 19

175 , Pipe.-·P.F. 19176 ,

Hammer and chisel.-P.F. '.V. Lead piping.­P.F. '.,,8. Pair of boots and hat.-P.F. '"". Hat.­P .F. '-ff . Purse.-P .F . ':,'. Silver watch.--P.F. ':,". Silver locket.-P.F. V-l. Metal watch.-P.F. ':,.. Two keys.-P.F. '.370 . Can containing ha1£­melted coins.-P.F. "1-/ . Three brushes.-P.F. VI. Three cigar boxes and two weights.-P.F. \','. Opossum rug.-P.F. 1.",4. Certificate land owner­ship.-P.F. V";. Two blankets and one sbeet.­P.F. W. Tomahawk.-P.F. V-l. Purse.-P.F. 138 97 .

F1·emantle.-Brooch.-P.F. ~~. Hat and shirt.­P.F·H·

Albany.-Gold ring.-P.F. H .

Bunbury.-Gold brooch.-P.F. ~~. Coat.-P.F. 88 ""97'

Y01·k.-Saddle.-P.F. ~~. Waterbury watch and chain.-P.F. g~.

Donnyb1·ook.-Bullock bell. - P.F. -P.F·H·

Compass

The undermentioned property has been claimed:­Albany.-Watch and chain (Police Gazette lS97

page 3S).-P.F. ~~. ' ,

Conditional Release Holder. LEVI TAYLOR, C.R., No. S141, reports leaving

Fremantle for Wanneroo, Perth, on the 26th ult.

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Warrants Issued. Vide Police Gazette, 1895, page 143, W. ·/f.

A. C. GROOM'S arrest is not desired.

Viele Police Gazette, 1896, page 287, W . 'tP. WLADIMIR BEHR not to be arrested. Warrant

cancelled on 22nd ult.

Viele Police Gazette, 1897, page 122, W . 'ri.,.' . HARRY W AINiSCOT not to be arrested. Warrant

cancelled on 1st inst.

BE~NARD JAMES KELLY alias BARNEY KELLY m~dium build, age 40 years, height 5ft. Sin., light hall", sandy moustache, blue eyes, large and prominent nose, thin small faee, fair complexion, iron turner, last seen at Southern Cross on 21st December, lS96, supposed to have gone to Coolgardie; wife desertion. Dated Perth, 2Sth April, lS97.-W. 3,;"./.

ROBERT JAMES, stout ·build, broad shouldered, age a~out 42 years, height ab~ut 5ft. Sin., light hair slIghtly curled at back, reddIsh moustache, light blue or grey eyes, straight nose, medium visage, reddish complexion, auopts bluff English manners, generally smokes cigars, walksslowly,dressesstylishlv, a mining engineer, Englishman, being indebted to Sebastian DeLorne George in the sum of £500. To be arrested at any seaport of the Colony, but not elsewhere. Dated Perth, 2Sth April, lS97.-W. '-;.;-".

J. L. TAYLER, slender build, height 5ft. 9in., pale complexion, httely injured in the groin, a miner , Victorian, is accompanied by wife and boy 4 years of age; being indebted to the Mutual Stores Co., Coolgardie, in the sum of £lS lIs . 6d. To be arrested at any seaport of the Colony, but not elsewhere. Dated Fremantle, 29th April, lS97.­W. 3:,8.

Inquests. Yalgoo.-On the 26th ult , at the Court House,

before P. L. Gibbons, R.M. and Coron€lr, on the body of Charles Dunn Edwards, who died from the effects of a gunshot wound. Verdict-" Accidental death." -B1j4224.

Pe1·th.-On the 13th and 29th ult., at the Court House, before Dr. Lovegrove, J.P. and Coroner, on the body of a man supposed to be Gerald Fitzgibbons, who was killed at the Perth Railway Station on the 12th ult. Verdict-" Accidental death."-B1/4225.

Guildford.-On the 30th ult., before J. M. G. Stewart, R.M. and Coroner, on a· fire whieh took place at the premises of G . W. Lefroy, at Midland Junction, on the 15th ult. Verdict-" Arson by some person or persons unknown."-A1 j3296.

Niagam.-On 30th ult., on human remains found 250 miles North -East of Niagara. Verdict-" Re­mains of Henry Christian Resson, found dead."­Blj4239.

Horses, Cattle, &c. Niagam.-Lost or stolen from Niagara, on 25th

ult., small brown bull camel, named" Bulong," Police brand on near cheek, 233 on near neck, very poor, the property of the Police D epartment.­Al j3313.

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Missing' Friends. Vide Police Gazette, 1896, page 235, M.F. ':6"'

RICHARD TRETHEWEY has returned to Melbourne.

THOMAS MCCARTHY, age 34 years, height about 5ft. 9in., stout build, auburn hair, sandy moustache, pale complexion, blue or grey eyes, scar on top of head, noticeable with hair cut short, Victorian, labourer, addicted to drink. Inquiry by N.S.W. police, on behalf of McCarthy's wife and child, whom he deserted in October, 1895. Endeavours should be made to induce this man, if found, to remit means of support to his wife and child. Information to Detective Office, Perth.-O.C. H.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 121, Bl /3972.

GERASMUS P AIZIS has been found at Lake Lefroy.

JAMES Z. DAVIDSON, tall and muscular build, dark eyes, dark tanned complexion, very white teeth, cut across knee, cut 011 three of toes on right foot, nose has been broken, timber cutter on mine. Last heard of at Southern Cross, on 27th May, 1896. Inquiry by J. A. Davidson. Payneham, S.A. In­formation to Detective Office, Perth.-B1/3858.

HENRY STEPHENS, age about 60 years, a Victorian, supposed to be a miner, left Ballarat, supposed for Geraldton, in company with a man named Palmer in 1874. Inquiry by J onathan Stephens, Ballarat street, Yarraville, Victoria. Information to Detective Office, Perth.-B1/4231.

GEORGE KITCHEN, stout build, age 43 years, height 5ft., dark hair, sandy whiskers, blue eyes, fair complexion, Englishman, last heard of in April, 1894, at Wellington, N.S.W. Supposed to be on one of the W.A. goldfields. Inquiry by wife Mrs. Kitchen, 21 Wellington Rd., Barnsbm'y Road, N. London, England. Information to Detective Office, Perth.­B1j4228.

c Special Inquiry.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 171, Bl/3604.

JOHN DALEY, C.R., No. 8542, is employed on the new Railway Station buildings at Yalgoo.

PRISONERS DISOHARGED.

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F'1'om F1'ernantle P1-ison, d1wing the week ending SrJtu1'Clay, 1st May, 1897. J ones, Catherine, or Larceny... 7 days h.1. . .. Fremantle I

Caroline Emilene, Louis Cooney, J ames

Do. Disorderly, using obscene lan­

guage; resisting police

Perth I Fremantle ,

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14 days h.l. . .. Fined £1 or 14 days

h.l . ; 21 days hl. (cumulative) r 26th ApriL

Barker, Jas.

M'Lean, Fred. Popkin, Abraham ...

Disorderly; unlawful posses­sion

Idle and disorderly Occupier of house used by pros-

1 month h .1. ; 14 days h.1. (cumulative)

1 month h.l.. .. 1 month h.1.. ..

Guildford I

Perth Do.

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Maboney, James . .. Cartwright, Susan King, Mary

titutes Debt Idle and disorderly Dl'lmk

21 days h.1. ... 3 months h.l. 7 days h.1.

Fremantle Perth } 27th do.

Do. 1 Do. Do.

Larceny . .. Do , Adams, Clara Rutherford, John ... Garbutt, Thos. Conway, Lawrence

Do. . ..

7 days h.l. ... 3 months h.1. (; months h.l. 14 days h.l. . ..

Fremantle Perth

r28th do. Absconding from Waterside

Lock-up, Perth' Disorderly Forg'ery and uttering... . .. False pretences (two charges)

I Fine 10s. or 7 days h.1. Fremantle J 12 months h.l.. Sup. COUl'!., l'el'th I 6 months h.1.; 6 Albany Sessio"s ,

Lindros, August F. Butler, Richard . .. Wellesley, Arth. C.

Idle and disorderly months h.1. (cum.) r29th do.

Hardy, Patrk. Richards, M. David Beaver, William . .. Mahomed, Sallah ...

Habitual drunkard Larceny ... Smuggling

3 months h.1. Perth I 21 days h.1. ... Fremantle J 6 months h.1. Do. 1 Fine £7 4s. or 1 Do.

month h.1. ~ 30th do. Spanswick, Archd. AhKow

Idle and disorderly Larceny .. . Drunk .. .

1 month h.1. Perth)' 6 months h.1. Northam

Jones, Mary Cassidy, W illiam ... Cullen, J oseph Andri, Alfred

Rogue and vagabond .. . Idle and disorderly .. .

14 days h.l. ... Do. 1st May. 7 days h.1. ... Perth }

2 months h.1. Do. Assault ... 6 months h.1. Fremantle

F1'om Cue Lockup, dU/ring the week ending 1st May, 1897.

l Pearce, David "'1 Assaulting police; escaping / 14 days h.1.; 7 days

from custody h.1. Frazel', J ames .. . Idle and disorderly ... ... 14 days h.1. ... ... 1

Cue "'1 Do. . ..

Frorn Derby Gaol, dU1'ing the week ending 10th Ap1'il, 1897. I Ah Taen... ... I Wilful damage... ... \ 2 months h.l. I Derby Langurra, alias Cocky Deserting service ... 2 months h.1. Do.

F1'orn Yorlc Gaol, dU1'ing the week ending 1st Ma.y, 1897 .

25th April.

28th do.

8th Apl'i1. 9th do.

I Alice ... I Disorderly ... I 7 days I York ... I 26th April.

F1'orn NOTSe'man Lock-up, dU1'ing the week ending 1st May, 1897 . \ Maher, Thomas ... I Sly grog selling ... I 24 houl's ... I Norseman I 27th April.

136

Prisoners tned at the folnpreme Conrt, Criminal Sittings, commcllcing W.edlies(hty, 7th April, 1~9(.

Free Do.

Exp. Female Free

Do. Do.

Do. Do.

Do.

Do. Do. Do. Do. D o.

D o. D o. Do. Do.

D o. Do . Do. D o.

Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Female Free D o. Do. D o. Do . D o. Do. D o. Do. Do. Do. Do. D o. D o. D o.

Do.

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Do.

D o.

Ga.zette \ No.

540 542 543 546 549 551 552 554 556 557 560 561

6138

Name.

\¥illiams, Chl'istophel' Taylor, James

one1lc.e.

Elll bezzlemellt BiganlY

Fisher, Thomas ... Maliciously killing a horse Ra.wson,PriscillaFaith , Manslang'bter Cnnningham, A. . .. I False preteuces

I Draper, Hem'y . '" . L arceny Callag'h[Ln, Cornelius Do.

Martin, H. Do.

01'1', J:1.1ne5

Sing. Bessin Sharp, William Wylie, Andrew

MaR~bolle, "',John Harold

Johnston, Anc1l.'ew Bhune, Harry .. Smith, James ... Nicholas, William

1

False pretences D o .

, Forgery ~ncl uttering

I La.rceny in dwelling Manslaughter ...

I Forgery and uttering Do. do.

Unlawfully wounding

I Larceny ... ..' I Wounding with intent Larceny... . .. False pretences

District.

Newcastle Southern Cross

York Wagin ... Chidlows' Well

Fl'emalltle Do.

Do. Do.

Do.

Newcastle Fremantle

Do. Do. Do.

Guilclforcl Fremantle

I PD~~ Henry

Oates, Davic1 ... H annah, Waiter McColl, W. G. Whitebread, J ",mes.

Do. do . I Larceny from person .. I Do.

Do. A.ssault with intent ... Attempting to have carnal

knowledge wit.h a girl under 12 years of age

G!tlbr ",ith, William Larceny ... . .. Kinghorn, John, sen. Receiving stolen goods Killghorn, John, jun. Do . Skinner , J oseph Do. Cumberland, Harry . La.rceny in dwelling CRmerOJl, James Receiving stolen goods Patterson, James Shopbreaking ... ... Fon'ester , :Minnie LaJ.'ceny from perso1l Pascoe, John . ' Breaking and entering vVilson, Robert Arso1l Daws, Samuel AssiLult with intent to rob Wise, Alfrecl Do. .. Cope. Sidney Scarvell Embezzlement Armstrong, John La.rceny in dwelling .. , ...

Do. Shopbre",1.ing ",nd larceny .. Micklethwait, Guy Larceny

Do. Do. Do. Do.

Sampsoll, Arthur Do. Do. ... "'1 Do. Do . ... ... Do.

Bryant, J ",mes "'1 Do .. . M'Caughey,John,aUas Bigamy

Luttrell, Gordon Nighting",le, Geo . I Having forged bank notes

Daniel in his possession Badgin, Frank Rape ..., .. , Windmar, Freddy Do. Michael, Johnny Do.

Do. . .. Wilkinson, Frank Chuck, J oseph Cope, Siclney Scarvell

Do. ... . .. R andell, Wm. Emest Anderson, John

Libbis, Thos. R.

Flanaghan, David

Do. False pretences Manslaughter Embezzlenlent

Do. Do. ... ... . ..

Larceny from person

Big'amy

I Larceny

Do. Do,

Do. Do, Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. ..

I Fr~;;;antie Perth

Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do ....

Fremantle

Perth

Beverley Do. Do.

Do. Perth

Do, Do. Do. Do ....

Frem",ntle

Do.

Perth

Police Gazette. page

1896. 285 285 1897.

3 36 25

1896. 285 285 1897.

45 45

1896. 293 1897.

12

45 45 59

95

13 13 :>1

51 51 51 51 52 51 65 13 95 73 87 87

81 81

103 103 103 103 103 103 III 13

25

87 87 87

87

59

103 103 1896. 168 1897.

87

Verdict.

Not guilty Guilty

Do. Do.

Not guilty

Guilty Not guilty

Guilty Do .

Do.

Not guilty Guilty

Do. Do. Do.

Do. Do.

Not g'uilty Do.

NoLle prosequi, Guilty ... ..

D o. Do .

Not guilty Do.

Guilty Do. Do. Do. Do. Do.

Not g'uilty

Guilty Do . ..

I N~oguilty Guilty ..

. Do . ... Do . Do. Do. Do.

Not Guilty Guilty

Do.

Do.

Do. Do. Do. of at·

tempt None p'l'oseq1(.i.

, Not guilty Do. Do. Do.

Guilty Do.

Do.

Not g'uilty

How disposed of.

Dischrl.l'ged. ~ years h.1.

6 months h .1. 4 months h.1. Discb",rgecl.

4: mouths h.l. Discharged.

2 months h .1. Do.

9 months h.1.

Discharged . 18 months h.1. 9 mont,hs h .1. 6 mouths h.1. , cum. 9 months h.l.

6 weeks h.1. 18 months h.1. Discharged .

Do.

2 years h.1. 12 months h,1. 2 years h.I. and 12

lashes.

I Dischargecl. Do .

I 5 years p .s. 2 years h.I.

Do. Do.

12 months h .1. Do .

~!~l~~t;:j~d. 15 ye",rs p.s. 10 years p.s. Discharged,

Do. 2 years h .1.

} 9 months h.1.

} 6 months h .1.

6 months h.I. 3 months h.I.

12 month s h,!.

Death. Do.

10 year s p .s,

Discharged. Do. Do. Do.

3 year s p .s . 2 ye:1rs p.s.

5 months h.l.

Discharged.

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ESCA PED PRISONER8.

Name. District from . I Description and remarks.

Han-is, Frank Free 15th August, 1895 Fremantle Vide Police Gazette, 1895, page 160 Morgan, David do. 12th Sept ., 1895 Coolgardie Do. do., do, do. 169 McDonald, Jas.

.. ' ... ... do. 12th Sept., 1895 Geraldton Do. do., do . do, 169

Burke, Wm, . . ..

Victol-ia Plain~ do . 1st J anuary, 1896 . .. Do, do., 1896 do. 13 Evans, Ro ht, ... do. 3rd March, 1896 . .. P erth .. . .. Do. do., do. do, 53 McArthur, F .... do. 17th April, 1896 Albany Do. do., do. do. 94 Slack, J ohu ... do . 13th June, 1896 ... Coolgardie Do. do., do. do. 130 Brosnan, Timothy ... do. 20th August, 1896 . Geraldton Do . do ., do, do, 190 Hopkills, John do. 9th Sept., 1896 Newcastle Do. do., do. do. 207 Jenkins, Wm .. ,

... do. 9th Sept., 1896 Newcastle Do. do., d·o . do. 207

Wateon, Thomas CID. 17tb Sept" 1896 Coolgardie Do. do., cl0 . do. 212 Elcomhe, Thoe. 10374 T.L . 23rd Nov., 1896 Fremantle Do. ciD., do. do. 286

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I By Autho;ity: RIClU.RD PETHER, GOTernment f'rinter, Pp.rtb .

lJolttt &aftttt, -W-ESTERN A USTR.ALIA.

[ Published by Authority. J

Thi .• (}azette is published for Police information only, and the Police tht'o'ughout the Oolony are instructed to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the contents.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Oommissioner of Police.

No. 19.J WEDNESDAY, MAY 12. [1897.

Circular Orders and Miscellaneous Information.

C.O. ~~ .·-The Honourable the Minister has been pleased to approve of the following Promotions and Appointments in the Police Force ;-

Section 8 of" The Police Act, 1892."

From 1st April ;-To be Seniol" Constable;

Second Class Constable Wm. Cannon.

To be Second Class Constables from the dates specified;

J. K. Gawith, from 24-3-97. John Hamilton, from 1-4-97. .John Zumfelde, from 1-4-97 . Probat.ion Police Constable G. W. Farroll,

from 1-4-97. Thomas Bywat.ers, from 12-4-97.

To be Probation Constablei!l from the dates specified;

Bartholomew O'Callag-han, from 2-4-97. W. F. Williams, from 2-4-97. J ohn Kelleher, from 2-4-97. W. J. Worth, from 2-4-97. J . J. Liddell, from 2-4-97. J oseph Doody, from 2-4-97. K. Sutherland, from 2-4-97. A. E. Benmore, from 15-4-97. Patrick O'Donoghue, from 15-4-97. G. H. Hulme, from 15-4-97. Wm. Neagle, from 17-4-97.

To be Water Police Constable at 7s. a day: From 2nd April;

Henry Ernest N otley.

To be Detective Constable at 10s. a day; From 16th April:

Second Class Consta.ble F. G. Eggleston.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Commissioner of Police.

11-5-97.

C.O. H.-The Honourable the Minister has ap­proved that the unclermentioned members of the Police Force be reduced to the ranks specified :-

C.S.O. 1 ~~ 2 Sergeant W. Carroll to that of Corporal, from 19th April, 1897.

C.S.O. 711' Detective Thomas Short to that of First Class Constable, from 1st April, 1897.

GEO. PHILLIPS.

Commissioner of Police. 11-5-97.

C.O. H.-Notified for general information that the following death, resignlLtions, and dismissals have taken place in the Police Force from the date of last notice ;-

Second Class Constable C. Craddock, resigned, 10th April, 1897.

Second Class Constable W . J . Couche, resigned, 30th April, 1897.

Second Class Constable R. Lipsett, resigned, 31st March, 1897.

Second Class Constable J. Seymour, resigned, 31st March, 1897.

Second Class Constable M. J . Brennan, resigned, 30th April, 1897.

Senior Constable M. Rhatigan, resigned, 31st March, 189f.

First Class Constable R. Tate, resigned, 30th April, ] 897.

Second Class Constable A. E. W oodham, resigned, 1st May, 1897.

Water Police Constable J. H. Ellison, resigned, 12th April, 1897.

Second Class Constable R. N ethel'cott, died, 29th April, 1897.

Probation Police Constable J ames Smith, dis­missed, 30th April, 1897.

Probation Police Constable J. Bourke, dismissed. 31st March, 1897.

Probation Police Constable J. Robertson, dis­missed, 3rd May, 1897.

Second Class Constable Wm. Baxter, dismissed, 30th April, 1897.

Second Class Constable T. Moller, dismissed, 23rd March, 1897.

11-5-97.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Commissioner of Police.

C.O. H .-The following transfers will take effect from the dates specified:-

First Class Constable J. Teahan, Dundas to Es­perance, 8th April, 1897.

Second Class Constable J . H. Comrie, Esperance to Dundas, 12th April, 1897.

First Class Constable T. Short, Albany to Perth, 4th April, 1897.

Detective M. Moore, Perth to Albany, 2nd April , 1897.

Sergeant M. Brophy, Hall's Creek to Mount Malcolm, 10th April, 1897.

Sergeant A. L. Evans, Mount Gould to Wynd­ham, 26th March, 1897.

First Class Constable R. Claffey, Northampton to Carnarvon, 19th April, 1897.

First Class Constable W . T. Pollett, Geraldton to Northampton, 1st April, 1897.

Probation Police Constable John Ro bertson, Perth to Fremantle, 24th April, 1897.

Second Class Constable J. K. Gawith, Perth to Derby, 30th March, 1897.

Probation Police Constable Thomas Coates, Perth to Fremantle, 24th April, 1897.

Probation Police Constable W . B. O'Shea, Perth to Coolgardie, 1st May, 1897.

Probation Police Constable D. B. Storey, Perth ~.o Coolgardie. 1st May, 1897.

Pr0 ,.tion Police Constable K. Sutherland, Perth to l"olgardie, 1st May, 1897.

Probation Police Constable P. O'Flaherty, Perth to Bunbury, 1st May, 1897.

Probation Police Constable J. W Nesbitt, Perth to Bunbury, 1st May, 1897.

Second Class Constable E. McLernon, P erth to Goongarrie, 1st May, 1897.

Second Class Constable E. P. Thompson, Perth to Goongarrie, 1st May, 1897.

Second Class Constable Geo. Wilson, Perth to Niagara, 1st May, ]897.

Second Class Constable T. McLernon, Perth to Broad Arrow, 1st May, 1897.

Second Class Constable S. E. Pierce, Perth to _Mount Malcolm, 1st May, 1897.

Probation Police Constable B. O'Callaghan, Perth to Mount Malcolm, 1st May, 1897.

First Class Constable A. Sunter, Carnarvon to Junction, 3rd April, 1897.

First Class Constable C. Wisbey, Junction to Dongara, 1st May, 1897. "

Second Class Constable M. Whelan, Perth to Fremantle, 7th May, 1897,

Second Class Constable F . Keevers, Perth to Fremantle, 7th May, 1897.

Second Class Constable M. N ormoyle, Fremantle to Perth, 20th April 1897.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Commissioner of Police.

11-5-97.

138

Stealing in Dwellings, from the Person, &c.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 131, Al / 3273.

The portmanteau and contents, the property of M. Perkins, described in the above reference have been found, not stolen.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, pag'e 132, Al /3286. The portmanteau and contents, the property of

Adolph Bartholomoous, described in the abo,e reference have been found, not stolen.

Vide Polia Gazette, 1897, page 126, Al/3232. The watch and pouch, the property of Charles

McCrae, described in the above reference have been found and returned to the owner.

Vide Police Gazette 1897, page 132, A1 / 3311.

The watch and chain, the property of Miss O'Shea, have been returned to the owner, Prosecution declined.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 24, Al/2274.

The rug described in the above reference, the property of Mrs. George Throssell has been found,. not stolen.

Southm'n Uross.-On the 2nd inst., from owner's tent, at Yellowdine,-an ]8ct. plain gold. ring, set with round opal, an 18ct. gold ring, marked "M.J.M." inside, a 15ct. gold ring, set with dark greenstone, marked with small red streaks, the property of M. J. Mullins.-A1j3327, 5th May, 1897. ,

Perth.-On the 4th inst., from the person of J. R. Walker, by violence,-a silver hunting Waltham watch, "J. R. Walker" engraved inside front case, " W altham, Mass.," on works, gold hands, sunk seconds, white dial, Roman figures, a slllall gold link and gold swivel attached.-Ajj3338, 6th May, 11597.

F1'i3mantle.-On the 5th inst., from the person of Donald McDonald McKay,--a gold hunting chrono­graph watch, No. 45406, with lllonogram "M.LJ.K." on both sides, and gold Albel-t, alternate long and short links, with eompass and dark stone trinket. attached, silver sovereign purse, and gold railway pass.-A1j3343, 7th May, 1d97.

Kalgoo1·lie.·-On the 4th inst., frow Ward's "Tattersall's" Hotel, K<tlgoorlie,-a gold ring, pattern clasped hands with heart across both hands, the property of Charley Ward.-A1/3347, 7th M<ty, 18~7 .

P e1·th. - On the 6th inst ., from the person of vVm. Ninness,-a Waterbury watch, nearly new, shurt winder, and brass ch<Lin, alternate long <Lnd short. links, with square silver peud<Lnt attached, having, man's head seratehed on one side, and all J.8ct. gold horse-shoe ring, weighing 6dwts. , .. W.N." ongrC'l,Yt'd on inside, and ., 18ct." stamped on illsHle.-Alji:l350, 7th May, 1897.

Pe-rth.-On the 8th inst., from the htvat.ory of the "Victoria" Coffee Pa.lace,-a gentleman's gold ring, believed to be 18ct., very thick aud heavy pattern, two hands clasped together, recently l'epu,ired on one side by jeweller, and the mark of the rel ,airs plainly visible on the inside, the property of William R. Fogarty.-A1j3355, 8th May, 1897.

Perth.- Between 6t.h January and 7th inst., trom the" Criteri"n" Hotel,-lt duuble-barrelled ejector hammerless g'un, by "Hollaucl &, Holland, 3 :J?ond Street, London," with several small dents on nght-

hand side of stock, contained in an oak gun-case, coverfld with brown cowhide leather, with brass corners, and lined with green eloth, " A. H. Busby" on outsid.· of case; a quantity of gnnsmith's imple­ments were ill the case, and <1.n old plate brush about 18 inches long, wrapped in oiled paper; the gun was taken to pieces and packed in the case; two electro­plate dnmmy ca.rtridge cases were in the barrels; the property of A. H. Busby.-A 1/3356, ~th May, 1897.

E S1Jemnce.-On the 2nd inst., from owner's dwel­ling, Dempster Street,-two £1 notes on the W.A. Bank of Anstralia, Nos. D160 197 and DI0l297, the property of WaIter 'l'ruslove.-A1/3359, ~th Ma.~T, 1897.

PeTth.-On the 8th inst., from the" Miners' Rest," :M:urray Street,-a brown tweed Mackintosh coat and . cape, without sleeves, small chain at back of collar to hang coat up by, one end broken, the property of John B. Campbell.-A1/3364, 9th May, 1897.

Coolga1·die .-On the 4th inst. , - a "Raleigh" bicycle, old, cork handles, wide apart, left handle' partly broken, roller chain one link shorter than the Test, long Brooks' saddle, front tire in good order, hind tire rough and worn, with three patches on it, enamelled black, with plated fittings, long brass pump, a.nd white canvas bag, the property of P. H . 'raylur.--Al/ 3366, 10th May, 1897.

Coolga1'die .-On the 5th inst., from the person of William Tbornton-a silver English lever wa.tch, "No. 8540, gold hands, bour hand bent, sunk seconds, glass partly broken, key-wincIer. - A1/ 3368, 10th l\1:a.y, 1897.

Coolga1'die.-On the 6th inst., from Beaconsfield Chambers, Sylvester Street, - an "Elk" bicycle, nearly new, cork handles, wi.th white ivory tip on left handle only, patent non-slipping tires, the property of Charles Egglestone.-A1/3369, 10th May, 1897.

Bunb~b?·y.-On the 9th inst., from the person of John Connolly, at the Collie Quarry,-- £60, con­sisting of one £.5-note, remainder in £1 notes and gold; a pawn ticket dated 25t.h March, 1897, issued by Phineas Seeligson, Barrack Street, Perth, for gold chain, 2 gold sleeve links, 1 gold pin , and silver watch.-A1/3387, 11th May, 1897 .

Albany .-On the 9th inst. , from the owner's premises, 1VIiddleton Road, - a "Raglan Union Bicycle," npright handles, known as the" Bullock," lowpr f rame tube on right hand near crank broken showing that it had been repaired, tires rather worn: brake on same side as crank chain, the propert7 of R. P. Greenshields.- . ~ i;i389, 11th Mn,y, 1897. -

Apprehensions. Vide Police Gazette; 1897, pag'es 23 and 126, Al / 2287.

THOMAS ALFRED PALMER MAN NIX at Coolgardie {),ll the 1~t inst., by Sergt.. W. C. Sell~nger and p.d Chas. Hlley; unlawful possessIOn of the aoId chain and 10-dollar piece mentioned in above °reference. 6 months h.1.

Vide Police Gazette, 1896, page 279, W. 9 .. V. JOHN RELD STEWART, at Esperance, on the 26th

ult., by P.C. J. H. Lynch. Discharged. General warrant issued.

139

Vicle Police Gazette 1897, page 134, W ..... ,..

ROBERT JAMES, at AlbanJ, on the 7th inst., by Det. M. Moore. Discharged. General warrant issued.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 121, Al / 3186.

GEORGE HENDERSON, at Perth, on the 4th inst., by Det. J. McCartney and P .C. A, E. Jones, on war­rant; burglary and larceny of the safe and moneys mentioned in above reference. Remanded.

ViM Police Ga.ette, 1897, page 110, Al / 3072, and page 132, Al/3303.

PERCIVAL HUGHES alias JONES, at Fremantle, on the 3rd inst., by Corp1. P. Doherty, on warrant; larceny of the articles mentioned in the above refer­ences. Remanded.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 133 .

J. D. FULLER, brought up at Perth on the 7th inst. £5 fine or 1 month h .1.

JAMES PURCELL alias ELLIS alias RosENwAx alias MURPHY, at Geraldton, on the 26th ult., by W.P.C. F. Podesta and P.C. M. Barry; unlawfully on premises. 12 months h.1.

WILLIAM STORAY, at Geraldtoll, on the 29th ult., by W.P.C. F. Podesta; disorderly, 1 month h.1.; resisting arrest, 1 month h.1. (cumulative).

THOMAS SHRIMPTON, at Gemldton, on tbe 30th ult., by P.C. S. Fox; larceny. 2 months h.1.

JAMES RILEY, at Geraldton, on the 30th ult., by P.C. M. Barry and W.P.C. F. Podesta; unlawfully on premises. 1~ months h.1. -

JAMES CONLEY and ROBERT READ, near 42-Mile, Menzies Road, on the 2nd inst., by Inspector J . McKenna, Sergt. W. C. Sellenger, and P.Cs. F. Hal'l'is and T . Carroll; wilful murder of Mary Wain. Brought up at Coolgardie 4th inst. Remanded.

FRANK ROBER'rS, at Kalgoorlie, on the 29th ult., by P.Cs. W. Goodridge and T. McCabe i idle and disorderly. 1 month h.1.

PATRICK DENTON, at Kalgoorlie, on the 1st inst., by P.Cs. W. Goodridge and G. C. Allan; giving false name. 1 month h.1.

AKTHUR STANLEY, at Nortbam, on the 4th in lit. , by P.C . Jas. Stewart; disorderly. ] month h.1.

JOHN W ATSON, at Geraldton, on the .lst inst., by P.Cs. M. Bany and E. O'Halloran i ullh1wfully on premises. 12 months h.1.

JAMES CONNOLLY, exp., late 9411, at Geralclton, on the 5th inst., by P.C. A. Comrie; drunk, 21 days h.1.; idle and disorderly, 3 months h.1. (CUlllU­

lative) .

GEORGE DUKE SMITH, at Moora, Victoria Plain~, on the 4th inst., by P.C. C. H:. Street; la.rceny. 1 month h .1. Propert.v recovered.

SIDNEY TURNER, at Cottesloe, on the' 6th inst., by P.C. E. Huxtable; idle and disorderly. 14 days h.1.

ANDREW CLARKE, at Cottesloe, on the 6th inst., by P.C. E. Huxtable; idle and disorderly. 14 da.ys h.1.

PATRICK MAHER, at Fremantle, on the 1st inst. , by P.C. J. Corry; idle and disorderly. 21 days h.1.

BILLY MARDY, ab. nat., at Fremantle, on the 1st inst. , by P.C. G. Metcalf; larceny. 1 month h.1. Property recovered .

GEORGE TAPHIER, at Fremantle, on the 3rd inst., by P.C. E. Topliss ; idle and disorderly. 6 months h.1.

PATRICK RYAN, DANIEL KELLY, STEPHEN H ART, and DANIEL KELLY, at Fremantle, on the 6th inst., by W.P.Cs. T. Rogers and J . Downing; stowing away on s.s . "Wollowra," from Adelaide. £4 fine or 4 weeks h.1.

JOSEPH WOOD HEAD, at Fremantle, on the 7th inst. , by W.P.C. A. McGregor; larceny. 1 month h.1. Property recovered.

FREDERICK GOTHROP, at Fremantle, on the 3rd inst ., by P .C. F . Buttle, on warrant; larceny. 24 hours' imprisonment.

JOHN SUTHERLAND, at P erth, on the 5th inst ., by Det.. J . Sutherland; larceny. 3 months h .1.

JOHN MITCHELL, at Perth, on the 5th inst. , by P C. H. W endt; larceny. 40s. fine or 1 month h.l. Dealt, with under "The First Offenders Act ." Property recovered.

GEORGE BURKENSHAW, at P erth, on the 6th inst., by Sergt . J. Duncan, on warrant ; assault. £ 5 fine or 2 months h .1.

SAMUEL BURNS, at Pertb , on the 8th inst., by P .C. M. Tuohey ; larceny. 20s. fine or 1 month h1 Dealt with under" The First Offenders Act."

GEORGE ELLIOTT, ab. nat. , at P erth, on the 8th inst. , by P .C. P. Kilkelly ; disorderly. 21 da.ys h.1.

R. A. FREIDRICH, at P erth , on the 14t h ult. , by P .C. B. S. Lessey ; being in possession of an apparatus used for distilling spirins. £300 fine or 3 month s h.1.

J OHN HARTNELL, at Bunbury, on the 7th inst ., by P.C. D. O'Connor ; attempted larceny . 3 mont.hs h.1.

SI!V[ KEE alias AH SHUNG, at P erth on t.he 1st inst., by Insp. C. C. Newland, Sergt . ' J . Duncan, Corpl. R. Love, and P.C. J . McGree; being the keeper of a common gaming house. :3 months h .1.

140

ADAM BAKER, ANDREW HENRY, K. TROLlS, ALBERT THOMAS, GEO. MURRAY, and JAMES H ICKEY, at P erth, on the 1st inst ., by I nsp. C. O. Newlaud, Sergt. J . Duncan , Corp1. R. Love, and P .C. J . McGree ; being- found in a common o'amina I 0

~ '"' to louse. 1 s. fine or 3 days h .1. io'acb.

IVIissing Frieuds. Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 121, B1/417l .

EVAN OWEN DAVIES has been found at Northamp­ton .

Vicle Police Ga. et te, 1897, page 135, B1/4231. HENRY STEPHENS has been found at Roebourne.

J OSEPH. DALLON. WILK.INSON, II.ge 34 years, , Ll1

engm.e-~nver! a natl ve of V lctoria, married; no further descnptlOn glven; was employed in York as a brick­maker; left York for P erth or Coolgardie an 26th Deet."mber , L896. Inquiry by Mrs . Edith A. Wilkin­sou,. Sandhurst Street , Raywood, Victoria. Infol'­matlOn to Detective Office.- Bl/4213.

Property Lost. Vide Poli ce Gazette, 1897, page 134 P .L . '."1.

The cheque described in the above reference, the property of W . Hooper, has been found by the owner.

Ge1'aldton.- On the 30th ult., - a lady's keyless gold watch, demi-hunting case N o. 1893, and part of a rolled gold chain about 3 inches long, the property of Mrs. Riehard W ard.-P.L . ..,.,f.. On the 1st inst.,-- an American open-faced metal watch (Rockton time piece), metal hands, " J ohn Jamieson Leash , s.s . ' Bellenger ,' Hobart," and date inscribed inside back case, " J .J .L." outside back case, and an aluminum chain about 12 inches long, the property of John Jamieson Leash .-P.L. Vi· '

Perth.-On the 28th ult.,-a gold bracelet , horse shoe set with 4 rubies and dia.monds, thfl property of Mrs. Cantor.- P.L. 293,' . On the 4th inst .,- a Post Office Savings Bank Book, sh owing £8 17s. 2c1. deposited, the property of Wm. Lockwovd.-P.L. 'If . On the 4th inst. ,-a brown leather purse containing 7s. 6d. and visiting cards, t he property of Mrs. Wright.-P.L. '9\2. On the 8th inst .. -a gold bar nugget brooch, the property of Mr s. Turner.­P.L. V.,f .

Coolga1'die. -On the 30th ult. ,--a. portmanteau, marked " S.S.D.," the property of S. S. Davey.­P ,L. '0'7'.

Y 01·k.-- On the 1st inst.,- a cheque for 01;;10 on the Union Bank, York, drawn by P. J . Gihney, in favour of Mrs. Bridge t Fleming, tbe property of Mrs. Fleming.-P.L, V,p .

Pinjorm.-On t he 4th inst.,- a I.Iac l;- leather pnrse, containing £ 4 or £ 5 in gold, and two £20 Union Bank notes, ·the property of Robert McAttee.­P .L.2N ·

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RETURN OF LICENSE issued under "The Wines, Beer, and Spirit Sale Act, 1880," for the Year 1897 :-

Confli ­tiol'l.

Free

SPIRIT MERCHANT'S LICENSE.

Nnme. '1'owu 01' Dis tl'ict.

I Thomas Archibalel I D erby.

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Yidc Pol. ic~ Gazette, 1897, pag-e I 6.- The Publican' s Gener .11 License for the" P or t" H otel, belel by W m . J . Ch.lmers, was transferreel to W . J . McGovern, on th e 5th ult.

The P ublican 's <!eneraI License for the H Miners' Arms" H otel, The I sland, Lake .Austm , held by Thomas H ar fi t t, wa.s transferred to J ohn D awson Danlell, on t h e 1st inst.

Miscellaneous. THOMAS J ONES, licensee of the " Gullewa" H otel,

char~'ed a~ Gullewa, on the. 2~th ult., by P.C. Edwara Duffy, wlth permlttmg bllhards to be played on Good F r iday. £ 3 fine.

NAT. J. BARNETT and ERNEST COOKSON charaed at P erth, on the 4th inst., by Insp. J.' Farl~y ; publicly sel~lllg an obscene print. Committed for tnal. Admltted to bail.

RICHARD .HE~DERsON, at P erth, on the 9th inst., ~ on the apphcatlOl1 of P.C. E. Huxtable W ,LS placed. on the Prohibited List for 6 months . '

Warrants Issued. JOHN REID STEWART (f01' description vide Police

Gazette, 1896, p. 279, W . 9::), being indebted to Henrietta F. Pearce in the sum of £21 9s. 6d. To be arrested and brought ashore as often as he may be found in any vessel about to proceed to sea. Dated Esperance, 26th April, 1897.-W. 3.7/.

OTTO ZEIGLER, slim build, age about 25 years, height 5ft. lOin., fair hair, dark moustache, long thin face, fair complexion, Civil Servant, well dressed; being indebted to Alfred Morris & Co. in the sum of £9. To be arrested at any seaport of the Colony, but not elsewhere. Dated Perth, 7th May, 1897.-W. V!·

EMIL WERNER, medium build, age about 19 years, height 5ft. 4in., brown hair, grey eyes, ordinary nose, round and full visage, sunburnt complexion, closes one eye when speaking, and has a continual smile on his face, a seaman, native of Germany; deserting the barque" Lilla." Dated Fremantle, 7th May, 1897. -W.$.f-;;" .

WILLIAM SCANLON, medium build, age 24 years, height 6ft., dark brown hair and moustache. brown eyes, long nose, point turned up, long visage, high cheek bones, sallow complexion, a labourer, native of Ireland, dressed in dark coat and vest, dark tweed trousers and soft grey felt hat, may have gone to Kimberley per s.s. "Tangiers"; deserting the W.A. Police Force on the 17th ult. Dated Perth, 8th May, 1897.-W. 3."70.

ROBERT J AMES (for description vicle Police Gazette 1897, p. ] 34, W . v'.,n, being ind.,.bted to Sebastian De Lorne George in the snm of £500. To be arrested and brought a.shore as often as he may be found in any vessel about to proceed to sea. Dated Albany, 7th May, 1897.-W. CV?'·

AH YOUNG, Chinaman, slim build, age 45 years, height about 5ft. 4in. or 5in., black hair, no pigtail, smooth face, dark brown eyes, nose :flat at top, very thin and long visage, very yellow complexion. stoops very much and walks with his head forward, dressed in grey check tweed coat and blue serge trousers; shooting at with intent to kill one W ong Yah. Dated Perth, 10th May, 1897.-W. ":72.

GEORGE AUGUSTUS ROBERTS, medium build, age 27 years (looks younger), height 5ft. 5in. or 6in., light brown hair, light brown beard and small moustache, grey eyes, turned up nose, round visage, thin features, fair complexion, a miner, dressed in ~'ec1c1ish hrown sac coat a.nd spotted straw or small felt hat; being indebted to Herbert Atkins in the sum of £6 15s. Id.; to be arrested at any seaport of the Colony but not elsewhere. Dated Norseman, .sth May, 1897.-W. 'N·

CHARLES A. P . MORTON, thick set build, age 21 veal'S, height 5ft. 6in., fair hair, inclined t.o be sandy, long thin sandy monstacbe, blue eyes, medium nose, full broac1 visage, reddish c'Omplexion, dressed in hlue vicuna sac coat and double-breasted vest, dark t,rousers with dark stripe, black boxer hat, wears a beavy silver Albert, curb pattern, a clerk, shorthand and typewriter; obtaining a. dress suit of clothes from Herbert Edward Stone by false pretences. Dated P erth, 11th May, 1897. - W. "g"-; .

141

Burglary and Housebreaking. Pe1,th.·-Stolen between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., on the

9th inst., from the residence of Robt. Maggs, Victoria Street, off Cowle Street, entrance being effected by forcing a window during the absence of the inmates :- 1 gold open-faced lever watch; 1 gold old-fashion@d neck chain, close links; 1 gent's 18ct. gold signet ring set with square diamond; 1 gent's 15ct. gold dress ring set with large pearl; 1 gent's 15ct. gold signet ring set with three pearls, a yellow one in centre; 1 gold pin set with large bloodstone with 5-pointed star diamond in centre, three gold rings around bloodstone; 1 gold pin set with blood­stone, pearl cross, plain setting, let in stone; 1 gold pin, pentagonal shape, set with diamond, plain setting; 1 gold pin set with bloodstone and star formed of 5 diamonds; 1 gold horse-shoe pin set with 5 diamonds; 1 gold pin, white cameo dog's head; 2 silver Geneva hunting watches; 1 lady's silver albert, small curb pattern, two squares in chain; 1 lady's silver Albert, large pattern, straight links, three squares in chain; 1 lady's 15ct. gold black enamelled half-hoop ring set with 7 pearls, large one in centre, three on each side; 1 lady's 15ct. gold bla.ck enamelled half-hoop ring, set with dIamond star, formed with' small diamonds; 1 gold dress ring, half-hoop, with three squares, a diamond in each square; sundry silver brooches and ear-rings with glass in back; sundry silver brooches, gilt, set with three or four stones; 4 gold five-point star studs, each set with 5 diamond chips; 2 plain gold collar studs, round tops; and a quantity of broken jewellery, the property of Robert Maggs.-A1j3372, 10th May, 1897.

Subiaco.-Stolen during the forenoon of tlie 11th inst., from the owner's dwelling in Gibney Street, in the absence of the inmates, entry being effected by forcing a door,-l half-hoop diamond ring set with 5 diamonds; 1 dress ring, 2 rubies and 1 diamond; 1 gold-mounted ivory brooch, shape of curved tusks; 1 gold brooch, oblong, ornamented, set with 3 diamonds; 1 gold nugget brooch, two- bar pattern, knob at each end; 1 gold nngget safety-brooch, and a green purse containing 32s. 6d.; the property of Robert Oberland. Suspicion attaches to two men who were seen loitering about. One of whom is described as a dark man of Jewish appearance, about 25 years of age, and about 5ft. 7in. in height, carried a handbag.-Alj3391, 11th May, 1897.

Inquests.

Perth.-At the Public Hospital, on the 4th inst., before Dr. T. H. Lovegroye, Coroner, on the body of Sydney Roy Rawson, infant, who was drowned in a tub of water. Verdict -" Accidental death."­Blj4247.

Ja1Tahdale .-At the Court House, on the 6th inst., before Dr. T. H. Lovegrove, Coroner, on the body of Herbel't William McCoomb, who died from a wound in:flicted on himself with an axe. Verdict­"Accidental death."-B1j4251.

Y01'k.-At the Hospital, on the 29th ult., before K. Edwards, J.P., Acting Coroner, on the body of J ames Veitch, exp., late 6469, alias" Jimmy the Rambler." V el'dict-" Accidental poi~oning." - B1j4244.

con. / ~

Reg. No,

Free 2156 Do. 2565 Do. 2597 Do. 2417

Do. 2485 Exp. 5693 Free 2613

Do. 2371 Do. 2617 Exp. 7950 Free 2224

Do. 2265 Do. 2431

Free Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Female Free Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do.

Free I

Free I

Free

.Ab. nat. Free 1

Free Ah. oat.

female Do. Ab. oa.t. Do. Do. Do.

Free Do. Do.

Do. Do.

Free Do. Do. Do. Ah. nat.

142

PRISONERS DISOHARGED.

Name. Of1ence. sentelJC6_. ___ \ Where I Date 01 Discha.rge. Committed.

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F'1'om F1'emantle P1-ison, d~LTing the week ending S{J.tu1·day, 8th May, 1897. McIntyre, Thos. Receiving stolen property 12 months h .l. Coolgardie Hamerberry, Thos. Larceny . 1 month h .l. .. Guildford Symons, Geo. B. Drunkenness 7 days h.l. Fremantle Bolton, James Larceny (two charges) 1 month h.l.; two Do.

Clayton, Edw. Hart, John Wiltshire, GeOl'ge ..

Pilkington, John .. . Gothrop, Fred. Brady, Michael McDonald, James ...

Obstructing police Disorderly Disorderly and using obscene

language Disorderly Larceny .. . Indecent exposure Disorderly and using obscene

language

montbs h .l. (cum.) 2 monthsh.l. 2 months h.1. 7 days h.1.

1 month h.1.. .. 24 hours 3 months h.1. 7 days h.l.

Bunbtu'y .. Northam Perth

Guildford Fremantle Perth

Do.

TlU'ner, David Do. 1 month h.l. Fremantle Beauchamp, Charles Assault and idle and disorderly 3 months h.1. Coolg'al'llie

F'1'om Gemldton Gaol, d~L?'ing the month ending 3(}th Ap?'il, 1897. Saunders, W. Disorderly conduct 3 months h.l. & 7 days Geraldton Trotman, T. Do. 3 months h.l. Do. Canatish, D. Do. 3 months h.l. Do. Buckley, D. Do. 14 days h.l. Do McGrath, E. Larceny . .. I S months h.l. ViotoriA. District

Harrington, T. Do. I S months h .t. Do. Campira, P. Drunk 14 days h.l. .. . Geraldton Connery, F . Larceny ... 3 months h.1. Do. Watson, W. R. Drunk 21 days h .1. Do. Preston, C. Disorderly conduct 7 days h.l. Do. Shine, R. Drunk 7 days h.l. Do. Houston, T. Do. 7 days h.l. Do. Cullins, J. Drunk and disorderly ... 3 months h.l. Mt. Magnet Tomlins'ln, P. Larceny. 6 months h.1. Geraldton Brown, R. C. Ielie and disorderly 7 days h.l. Do. . .. Connelly, J. Drunk 2 months h.1. Do. Watsford, G. Assaul t 7 days h.l. Do. Richardson, P. Drunk 1 month h .l. Do. Lawry, T. Assault 1 month h.1.. Do.

F1'om Kalgoo?'lie Lock-1./,p, dU1'ing month ending 30th Ap1'il, 1897.

~ 3rd May .

14th do. j

~ 5th do. j

6th do. 7th do.

I I ~Sth do. I

j

~ 1st April.

( 3rd )

do.

15th )

do.

12th do. 13th do.

~ 14th do.

15th do.

} 19th do .

30th do. 29th do. 30th do.

Goldman, SamueL .. I I 21 days h .l. .. Kalgoorlie 20tb April. I

F1'o1n Newcastle Gaol, dU1'ing the week ending 1st May, 1897. Burke, John .. . I Idle and disorderly .. . I 1 month h.1.. . ... I North am

F1'om Coolga1'die Lock-~Lp, d~Lring the week encling 1st May, 1897. Drake, John ... I Disorderly ... I 1 month h.1.. . .. I Coolgardie

From Wy ndham Gaol, dur'ing the three weeks ending 20th JJ1a?'ch, 1897. Ah Wing I Breach of contract Colmi ... i Unlawful possession ...

I .. ' 17 days h.l. ... "' 1 Wyndlutll1 .. . 12 months h .l. and 10 Do. ...

lashes

From Roebou1"'Il.e Gaol, during the two months end'ing 27th Mm'ch, 1897. Lue Ah Ping Supplying liquor to ab. nats. 3 months h.l. Cossack Ellen Drunk 7 days h .l. Do. Nellie Do. 7 days h.l. Do. Tommy Earwig Do. 7 days h.l. Do. Brier, ahas Charlie Murder 6 months h.l. Roebourne Foolahy, alias Jimmy Do. 6 months h .l. Do. Wallibung, alias Breach of contract 3 months h.l. Tambrey ...

Frank AhPia Disorderly 3 months h.1 . Roebourne Min Sing Do. S months h .l. Do. Cowes, Peter Larceny; assault 3 months h .1. ; 14 Do.

AhKim Idle and disorderly days h.l.

1 month h.1.. .. Do. Murphy, Michael... Disorderly 7 days h .l. .. . Do .

From Broome Gaol, d~LTing the five weeks ending 17th Apdl, 18.97. Mettahashi Assault 1 month h.l. Broorue Mariano Larceny. ... 4 months h .l. Do. Estramus. P iles Disobeying orders 8 weeks h .l. Do. She Sin . .. Larceny ... 6 months h.l. Qu,u·I.. ,· """ion'

1st May.

30th April.

5th March . 19th do.

2nd Feb.

18th do.

} 2nd l\>Iarch.

4th do.

} 12th do.

13t,h do.

15th do. 22nd do.

15th Feb. 27th do. 2nd April.

Nulla , al.ius Mickey Drunk and disorderly... 3 weeks h .l. ... Broome -------~~- -------------~---------------------

} 13th do.

143

Prisoners Uischarged-continued.

con- / Rcg. N o. Na.me. Offence . Sen tence. Where I Date or Discharge.

~ Committed.

F?-o'm Oarnarvon Gaol, dm-ing the three 'months ending 24th Ap?'il, 1897. Free Galbraith, Geo. Supplying liquor to ab. nats . 3 months h.1. Carnarvon 9th Feb.

3 months h.1. Do. } 11th Ab. nat. lI'l:oolya Disorderly do.

Do. Thunga Do. 3 months h.1 Do. Do. Gnrarroobiddy Breach of contract 3 months h.1. C1i fton Downs 26th do. Do. Newar Disorderly 7 days h.1. Ca.rnarvon 1st March. Do_ Chasgagun-a Sheep stealing ... 12 months h.1. Upper Gascoyne 4th do. Do. Coorabiddy Breach of contract 3 months h.1. Cl i ftou Downs 6th do. Do. Cooramonjerjerra . .. Assault 3 months h .1. Upper Gascoyne 7th do_ Free Szrow La.reeny .. 3 months h .1. Carnarvon lOth do. Ab. oat. Jaunabiddy Disorderly 1 month b.1.. Do. 22nd do. Do. Breach of contract 2 months h.1. Do. 13th April. Mojee Free I Ah Soon Supplying liquor to ab. nats .. .. 2 months h.1. Do. 18th do.

""ene I ~o. Name. I

I (JOll- I l1teg · No. ditillll. DMP. or escape.

540 Harris , Frank Free l.5t h August, 1895 .. 542 1iiorgarr, David ... do. 12th Sept., 1895 543 McDonald, Jas . ... do. 12t h Sel)t. , 1895 546 Burke, Wm. do. 1st J anuary, 1896 . 549 Evans, Robt. . . do. 3rd March, 1896 551 McArt hur, F .. . ... do. I 17t h April, 1896 ... 552 Slack, John do. 13th J uue , 1896 554 Brosuan, Timothy

i do . 20th August, 1896 ...

556 Hopkins, John do. 9th Sept ., 1896 557 Jenkins, Wm.

,~, I do. 9th Sept ., 1896

560 Wat son, Thoma.s do. l7t ll Sept ., 1896 561 Elcombe, Thos. T.L. I 231'11 Nov. , 1896

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Horses, Cattle, &c.

Vide PoLice Gazette, 1897, page 114, Al/3117 .

Dongara,.--The dark brown pony mare, the prop­erty of J ames J ohnsoll, has been found, not stolen.

P e?"th. - Sold at Escott Estate, Guildford Road, on the 4th inst., by urder of Ml'. J. Cowan, Police Magis­trate,-on~' chesnut gelding, about 13 hancls bigh, branded lIke 1-- K or I-V under ,-.. near shoulder shod all round. '

PRI~ONERb .

I District from. OeSCl'illt,ioll alln rr. JD&rks.

Fremantle Vide Pnl,icc Gazette, 1895, page 160 Coolgardie Do. do., do. do. 169 Geraldtoll Do . do., do. do. 169 Victoria Plains Do. do., 1896 do. 13 P erth .. Do. do., do. do. 53 Albany Do. do., do . do. 94 Coolgardie Do. do., do. do. 130 Geraldton Do. do. , do. do . 190 Newcastle Do. do., do. do. 207 Newcastle Do. do., do. do. 207 Coolgardie . Do. do., do. do. 212 Fremantle Do. do., do. do. 286

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Victo1'ia Plains.--Sold at Dandarragan, on the l~t inst., by order of Edward Roberts, J.P.,-a blaek cart mare, aged, about IS hands high, star on fore­head. two white hind feet, and a few white spots on back, collar marked, branded 2 P high up on llear shoulder.

Mingenew.-Lost or stolen, about 24th ult., two red and blue camels, both branded !I\ off thighs and I N I near thighs, had hopples and bells on, the property of the Telegraph Department.-Alf3381 , 7th May, 1897.

- ------ --.--~ - ~---=~~~-------------~=. By Authority: RICHARD Pl!lTHER, Gov t\rnment Printer, PHrth.

~olitt , -vTESTERN A U STR.ALIA.

[Published by Authority. J

This Gazette is published fO?' Police i1~f"0?'mation only, and the Police, th'l"U'uyhuut the, Colony are inst1'?'('cted to make thl31nselves thm'oughly acquainted with the contents.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Oommissionel' of Police.

No. 20,J WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, [ 1897,

Stealing in Dwellings, from the Person, &c.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 139, AI/3368. The watch described ill the above reference, the

property of Wm. Thorntol1, has been found, not stolen.

Yide I'o/ice Gazette, 1895, page 7, C.l. H . The saddle mentioned in the above reference, t he

property of the Exol's. of the late L. V. DeHamel, has been recovered by Oorpl. A. Loveday in the possession of Oa,l'losvonLoeve. (VicZe Appreheilsions,)

F'1'ernantle.- On the night of the 11th inst., from Dixon's boarding-house,-a pail' of hlllesergetrousers, tailor made, size 7, top pocket and pocket at back, ,md a dark rug, size 8ft. x 8ft., blue, red, and yellow stripes in squares, the property of James Nelson.­A1/3403, 12th May, 1897.

Pe1,th.-On the 12th inst., from the owner's pre­mises, corner of Butt and Francis Streets,-a lady's handbag, black leather, old , shoe lace for handle, containing a P .O. Saving Bank-book, over £80 deposited in name of Mrs. G. O. Firt.h; a lady's silver open-faced watch, key-winding, mtber old, white dial, Roman figures, blac'!;: steel hands, no seconds hand, " G .O.W." engraved on outside of case; a plain gold wedding ring, very old and worn, and a lady's gold keeper ring, old and WOl'll, "G.O. W." engraved, outside of ring chased, the property of Mrs . Firth.-A1j3406, 13th May, 1897.

Pe1'th.- On the 12th inst., from the" Rechabite" Ooffee Palace,-a medium brown waterproof tweed eoat and cape, sleeveless, steel chain to hang- coat up hy, fawn coloured lining, hand sewn, almost all buttons off, a pail' of fur-lined kid gloves in the pocket, the property of Augustine Lyhane.-Al /3411, 12th May, 1897.

Pe?"th.-Betweel1 the 7th and 9tb inst., fl'om the "Great Eastern" Resta.Ul·ant, MUl'l'ay Street, a rather

old brown leather portmiinteau, all lea.ther, has been burst at end and re-stitched roughly, size about Sft. x 1Rin. , had two strong 3in. wide leal,her straps with brass buckles around it, the fiap over the lock is torn away, one solid leather handle near fiap, con­taining 6 white waistcoats (assorted), 2 or 3 white shirts, ~ suits pyja.mas, socks and ullcl ervests, 4 collars, size 16; a Kharki coa,t, a striped tennis coat, a dress su it, and sundries; some of tbe collars and shirt~ a.re marked" W, R. Orimer," the property of W. R. Orimer.-Al j3412, 12th May, 1897.

Kalgoodie.-On the 10thinst.,-a silver Rotberham hunting case watch, No. 134745, capped and jewelled, Roman figures, steel hands, sunk seconds, and silver chain, curb pattern, the property of Edwa.rd Tnffe .-­Al /3415, 13th May, 1897.

O~te. ·-On the 10th inst., from the" Metropole" Hotel, -a silver hunting watch, "Ehrardt," maker, gold hands, gold balance, " H," with month and year (un­known) scratched on inside case in back of watch, and gold Albert, c:urb pattern, lOin. long, with empty dia,mond locket Rttached, the property of GeOl'ge Henley. ·--Alj3416, 13th May, 1897.

F?'e11Utntle .-On the night of 12th inst., from the " OommerciRI " Hotel, a West of England brown tweed Ohesterfield overcoat, brown velvet collar, fancy lining, red, blue, green:, and yellow squares, slightly moth-eaten, chain on collar to hang coat IIp by, lnrge brown buttons, 3 large and 1 ticket ]Jocket, inside right-banel pocket torn, containing 100 shal'l's in the Golden Zone Gold Mining 00., 1 transfer share in Kingslev HRll Reward South Extended, 2nd clRss railway ticket Ooolgardie to Kalgoorlie, dated 6-5-97, a light brown tweed trSJ,velling cap, and a 7dwt. nugget, the property of William Harold. ­Al jS414, 13th Ma.y, 1897.

Ooolga?'Clie.-On the 11th inst" from Hunt Street, a "Favourite Triumph" hicycle, No. 6442 (small bag on horizonta.l bar wit 11 011 on bag) iron step on ne,1r side of hind wheel lately put on by a, bla,cksmith, the property of Tom Bower.- A1/3421, 14th May, 1897.

Beaconsfield.-On the 12th inst., from the person of Alfred ·Walters. at the "Bea,consfield" Hotel,-a silver lever hunting watch, key-winding, engine­turned case, gold hands, Roman figures, several marks inside back case, seconds ha,nd and glass missing, a 15ct. gold double Albert 12in. long, twisted rope pattern, weight about ~oz., bar in centre; also a tortoise-shell cigar cu!;ter, gold seal, stone missing, alLd patent watch-key.-A1/3424, 14th May, 1897.

Perth.-On the 14th inst., fro111 Riley's Boarding House, M urray Street,-a black Meltoll BefLufort coat, new, tailor made, deep, low collar, two buttons in front, double stitched; ,Llso a new vest, of similar material, without buttons, the property of David Fairweather.-Al/3429, 14th May, 1897.

Pe1·th.-On t.he 14th inst., from the person of R. Vescys,-·a gold collar stud, blue enamel, set with a diamond.-Al/3430, 14th May, 1897.

Kalgoo?·lie .-On the 12th inst., from Hanuan's Street, -a "Popular Rover" bicycle. outside tip of right handle missing, the property of David Bullock. -Al/3433, 15th May, 1897.

Perth.-On the 15th inst., from" Beatrice" Coffee Palace, Murray Street,-a rolled gold hunting Waltham watch, No. 4953751, nearly new, engine turned case, wh ite dial, Roman figures, steel hands, sunk seconds," Waltham, Mass.," on works; also a short winding Water bury watch. nearly new, "Series J" on dial plate, and a silver chain, long flat li.nks, and short round links, alternately, silver wire twisted round each of large links, with key of port­mantea.u attached, the property of John Moran.­A1l3434, 15th May, 1897.

PeTth.-Between 8th and 15th inst., from O'DOll ­nell's "City" Boarding House, MUlTay Street,-a gold scarf pin, square shape. with diamond in centre, fine thread at point of the pin to take a safety fastener, the property of T . M . Edwards.-A1 /3435, 15th May, 1897.

Pe?·th.-On the 14th inst., from the person of Robert McDougall,-an old brown leather purse, ~la.sp fastening, containing severa.l references in favour of R. McDougall, and a pawn ticket for a gold diamond brooch, dated January, 1897, from "Phcenix" Loan Office, Brunswick Street, Melbourne. -Ali3436, 15th May, 1897.

. F?·emantle .-Between 15th Nov., 1896, and 13th lUst., on board s.s. "C(')l")Hvall," or while in bond at Fremantle, -several rolled gold W altham watches, 4 dozen stylus pens, 5 dozen and 9 rollerl gold Albert chalUs; the property of P. Phillipson.-A1/3438, l.'5th May, 1897.

Clcuemont.-During the night of the 15th inst., from the owner's tent, at Cottesloe,--a silver hunting Waltham watch, steel hands, sunk seconds, "Wal­tham Wa,tcb Co., D.S.A.," on dial, white metal chain with silver heart-shaped locket attached, "R.H." o~ o,ntslde of locket, a blue serge coat and vest, pair of light twecd pants, "and black maekintosh coat and cape, nearly new; the property of Robert Harman.­Al/3443, 17th May. 1897.

Pe?·th.--During the night of the 16th inst. from the "Rechabite" Coffee Palae-e,-an ova.l-~haped blac~ .leather purse, clasp f~ste~ing, eontaining 2 sove l elgns and a half crown, Colomal gold sleeve lin k, dumb bell and bftll pattern, a, jnbilee 4s. piece, with

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" Jack Relso" alld "D. Cotter" on one side a,nd " Stiffey" on the other side, two Bank of Australasia (Broad Arrow branch) receipts for £88 and £23, and 2 Queensland rough sapphires, one large and one small; the property of Montague M. R\sch. -­Al/3444, 17th May, 1897.

Pe?·th.·-On the 29th ult., from the guard's van of the 7 p.m. train, between Fremantle and Perth,-an ordinary glazed railway mackintosh, with mouse­coloured lining, collar recently covered with a piece of black material, black bone buttons, not much worn marks of scorching by fire ullder the black materiai on collar; the property of the Railway Department. --Al/ 3402, 17th May, 1897.

Pe?·th.- On the 17th inst., from the" Miner's Rest," Murray Street,-a pair of lady's new very light tan­colonredlace-up boots, size 6, the property of Patrick Lillis.-Al/3445, 17th May, 1897.

Pe?"th.-On the 16th inst., during evenino' service from the Wesleyan Church, William Street~-a dark waterproof coat and cape, nearly new, with sleeves, the cape soiled with grease, 56in. in length, loop for hanging· coat up by somewhat loose, the property of Charles Matthews.-A1/3446, 17th May. 1897.

F?·e?nantle.-During night of 14th inst., from a building opposite the High Scllo01,-7 sheets of galvanised corrugated iron, Walker's Arrow brand, 9ft. long, nail holes top and bottom, the property of B. T. BunLine.-Al/3447, 17th May, 1897. .

P8?·th.-On the 17th inst., at or near the" Duke of York" Restaurant, MlUTay Street, from the person of Andrew Plezzola,-a reddish brown purse, sino'le pocket, clasp fastening, containing a £ 10 Union Bank note and 6 sovereig·ns.-A1/3454 17th Mav 1897. .. , .J'

P8?·th.--On the 15th inst., from the person of G. Dobbs,- a small silver bunting Rotherh,.m watch, vE'ryold, case smooth and dented, No. 38]49, golrl hands, scratched "G. Dobbs" inside case. and a metal chain resembling silver, curb pattern, oval shaped locket attached, with fignre of cricketer em­bossed in g'old on outside, one side of locket broken off.-A1/3456, 17th May, 1897.

Pe?"th. - On the 17th inst., from the owner's tent at Subiaco, - a si.lver hunting Waltham watch, key-winding, "H.M."' scratched on back of case, white dial, no glass, sunk seconds, Roman figures, '.' Waltham" on works, out of repair , and a double SlIver Albert, l"Lttern lon o' straiO"ht links and short twisted links alternfLtely, "'both ~wivels of the chain are on the watch, but only one end of the chttin is attached, the other being broken, ordinary watch key attached to chain, t Ile property of Herbert Morgan.-Al /3457, 17th Mareh, 1897.

Pe?·th.-On t.he 17th inst., from the person of John Garvan, by violence,-a silver huntino' lever watch b.y Benson, London, open-faced, seconds"'hand missino', "J. G." on outside case, "J. W. Bensoll" on dial, and part of a sil ver chain, "nd £1 18s. in silver.­A1 /3462, l ~th May, 1897.

Ticket-of-Leave issued t,o :-

J. VENN, Reg. No. 10451,011 the 10th inst..; con­victed at Perth Supreme Court on the 21st December, 1892, of utteriuO" a forged cheque, and sentenced to 5 years p.s. '"

Apprehensions. Vide pglice Gazette, 1897, page 139.

JAMES CONLEY and ROBERT REID, brought up at Coolgardie on the 11th inst. · Committed for trial.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, pag·e 141, w . 30"-,.+ . CHARLES A. P. MORTON, at P erth, on the 12th

inst., by Det. J. Sutherland . . Remanded.

Vide Police Gazette, 1895, page 7, C.I. H · CARLOS VON LOEVE, at Drake's Brook, on the 17th

inst., by CorpI. A.Loveday, o~ warr~nt; unlawful possession of the sadcUe mentlOned III the above reference.

HENRY SMITH, at N ortham, on the 4th inst., by P.C. E. Campbell; unlawful possession. 6 months h.1.

JAlI1ES GRAHAlII, at Southern Cross, on the 12th inst., by P.C. R. H . Goodridge; disorderly, 21 days h.1. ; also charged with obstructing Police, 1 week h.1.

AN DREW MARTEN W ALLACE, at Coolg<Lrdie, on the 8th inst ., by P.Cs. J. Bailey and H. Sutherland ; idle and disorderly. 1 month h.1.

JOHN DRAKE, at Coolgardie, on the 10th inst., by P.C. W. R. Anderson; disorderly. month h .l.

MOYLES LEAHY, at Coolgardie, on the 11th inst., . by P.C. T. Carroll; larceny. 21 days h.l. Property recovered.

WILLIAM P ALLAS, at Cue, on the 10th inst., by P.C. John N. McPherson; disorderly, resisting, and damaging police uniform. £10 fine or 35 days h .1.

HARRY GLEESON, at Menzies, on the 4th inst., by P.Cs. Wm. Hughes and Thos . O'Connor; disorderly. 1 month h.1.

J AMES WEBB, at Menzies, on the 7th inst. , by Sergt. F. G. Mitchell and P.C. Wm. Hug-hes; unlawfully on premises. 1 month h.1.

JEREMIAH RYAN, at Menzies, on the 7th inst ., by Sergt. F. G. Mitchell and P.C. Thos. O'Connor; disorderly. 1 month h.1.

THOMAS WISBEY, exp., late 9917, at Beverley, on t he 13th inst., by P.C. J. Scott; lar ceny. 1 month imprisonment.

JOHN VAUGHA.N cLlias THE DOCTOR, at Jarrahdale, on the 8 th inst., by P.C. Jas. S. Edmondson; larceny. 3 months h.l.

CHARLES ASKHURST, at Chidlow's Well, on the 12th inst., by P .C. D. Stevens; idle and disorderly. 1 month h.1.

NICHOLAS STAFFORD, at Geraldton, on the 7th inst., hy P.C. A. Comrie; idle and disorderly. 1 month h .1.

GEORGE W ATSFORD, at Geraldton, on the 7th inst. , by P.C. S. Fox; larceny (2 charges). 3 months h .l. each; (;umulative. Property recovered.

ARTHUR C. HARRIS and GEORGE WHITE, at Albany, on the 12th inst., by W.P.C. George Cook; stowing fLway . 4 weeks h.1. e,wh.

STEPHEN HOLDINGTON, at }<'remantle, on the 11th inst., by P.C. A. E. Jones; assault on a hoy under the age of 14 years. 6 months h .l.

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MURDOCH MCCLOUD, at Fremantle, on the 12th inst., by Corpl. P. Doherty; unlawfully on premises . 7 days h.l.

AH PING, a,t Northam, on the 27th March, by P.C. W . F . Forster; wounding with intent. Brought np on 14th inst. Committed for t.rial ; admitted to bail.

THOMAS JONES olias GREGORY PRENDERVILLE, at Perth, on the 5th inst., by Dets. F . G. Eggleston and P. D . Kavanagh; <tssault and robbery, com­mitted for trial ; larceny, one month b.l.

FRANCIS ST. LEONARPS o.lias RICHARD BUTLER, at Guildford, on the 3rd inst., by CorpI. C. Get'; false pretences. Com mitted for trial.

FRANCIS ST. LEoNARDS o.lios RICHARD BUTJJER, in cu stody, charged at Perth, on the 12th inst., by Det. S. Condon; false pretences (2 ch<trges). Co m­mi tted for trial.

AN DREW PILF001', at Kalgoorlie, on the 8th inst ., by P.Cs. W. Goodridge and G. All<tll; idle and dis­orderly. 14 clays h.1.

J AMES WYNN, at Perth, on the 8th inst., by Corpl. VV. Carroll ; larceny from the person . Committed for trial.

ROBERT McKINLEY, at P erth, on the 12th inst., by Corpl. R. Love and P.Cs. H. Wendt and Geo. J . Jensen; assaulting police (2 charges) . £3 fine.

RUGH MCCONNELL, <tt Perth, on the 12th inst., hy CorpI. R. Love and P.Cs. H. Wendt and Geo. J. Jensen; assaulting police (2 charges) . £4 fine.

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH, at Perth, on the 12th iust., by P .C. Geo. Douglas; unlawfully on premises. 3 months h.l.; idle and disorderly. 3 months h.I. (cumulative).

AGNES HAYNES, at P erth, on the 13th inst., by P.C. George Johnson; idle and disorderly. 1 month h .1.

JAll'IES McDoNALD, at Perth, on the 15th inst., bv P.C. Jas. P orter ; unlawfully on premises. 14 days h.1.

E. A. LILLIs, at Perth, on t he 16th inst., by P.C. J. B. Bretag; unlawfully on premises. 7 days h.I.

MICHAEL MULLENS, at P er th , on t he 12th inst., by P.C. C. T. James; disobeying summons. £8 fine or 1 month h.1.

RETURN OF LICENSES issued under" The Wines, Beer, and Spirit Sale Act, 1880," for the Year 1897:-

LICENSES TRANSFERRED. Vide P.G., 1897, p. 89.-The Publican's General

License held by J. C. W . Rodgers for the" Royal" Hotel, at Gordon, Kanowna, was transferred to Robert Gray on the 30th ult. , and fr0111 Robert Gmy to R. K. Buscombe on the 3rd inst.

Vide P.G., 1897, p. 105.-The Publican's General Licf'nse held bv J. W. Thomas for the "Club" Hotel, Southern Cross, was transferred to Charles Blizard on the 15th inst.

Warrants Issued. Yide Police Gct.ette, 1897. page 141, W. '1-1.

ROBERT JAMES not t.o be a.lTested. Warrant can­celled on the 7th ins t .

THOMAS DOBBIE, medium build, 9st. weight, age about 50 years, height about 5ft. 6in., grey h",ir and llJoustache, grey eyes, ordinary nose, heavy square jaw, dark uomplexion, very round shouldered, smart walker and talker, a,nd speaks with a Scotch ,tcuent, dressed in dark tweed suit, sac coat, and hartl boxer hat; being indebted to David Raddon Heaton in the sum of £10 t5s. To be arrested at any seaport of the Colony, but not elsewhere. Dated Perth , 11th May, lS97.-W. "1-,,'.

A. KRISTOFFERSON, medium build, age a,bout H) years, height 5ft. 3in. or 4in., light Imir, grey E'yes, ordmarv nose, ra.ther broad at nostrils round visao'e fair complexion, third finger of right band bandag~d: a RUSSIan. only speaks a very few words of English; C. BRUCKDEUR, stout huild, age about 34 years, height 5ft. Sin., dark hair, full dark hem'cl and moustache, brown eyes, ordinary nose. round and full visage, dark complexion. third finge r of the rig'ht hand missing, a German, speaks fairly u'ol)d English, blacksmith by trade; M,\x HUSFE~DT stout bUil.d, ag~ 20 3'eaI'8, height 5it. Sin ., light brown hall' anCt small fall' moustache, blue eves. ordinary nose, round visage, fres h complexion: Cl,

German, speaks a little English; desertinO' the b'Lrque "Lilla," at Fremantle. Dated Frell~antle, 11th May, l S97.-W. 396 '3,l-;-39' .

. CHARLES J. ANDERSON, medium build, aO'e ,Lbout 3(1 years, height about 5it. 11in .. dark hair''\.urnin u

gre,\', bald head, very dark moustache, dark f've;' long'. well-shaped nose, long visage, very da.rk c~m ­plexlOn, rather bow-legged. left arm mUl'h shorter ,1lld smaller than the right, a derk, dressed in a dark suit of clothes; emhezzling the sum of £5, the money of the Railway Depa,rtment. Dated Guild­ford, 7t h May, lS97.-W. 3:: .

WILLIAM JOSEPH GREEN, mediulll build aO'e about 40 years, height 5ft. Sin.. brown hail': ve~y thlll hght brown beard and mou~tache, grey t'yes, always ~ore, sharp vIsage, pale eomplexion , wem's gTeen net on hat, a tinsmith, knife-grinder or tiah­hawker; larcen,'!' as ba.ilee of the sum of £2, the money of Annie Agnes Snook. Dated Jal'ntbdale 13th May, l S97.-W. 4fJV . ' ,

T . AR?EN, middling stout build, age about 28 years, heIght 5ft.. 7in. or Sin., light brown hair and small light mOllstaehe, ordiuary nose oval visa,o'e f I 1 · ' ' '' ' res 1 comp eXlOn, scar supposed on right clleek, stutters when speaking, very much addided to bquor, dressed in grey tweed sac suit and soft felt lmt; htrceny, as bailee, of the Lllll of £56 7s the money of Edward Mdllt.,Yl'C. Dated Coolg~~·die. 13th May, l S97.-W. 'i,P. ~

. AB~AHAM KAGANSKY: medium build , stoops. iLg'l' 40 to aO years, heIght 5ft. Sm., brown Imir, whisket·s. beard, and moustache, eareworn visage , round shoulclered,. a bootmaker, native of Polancl 01'

Russia; bemg mdebted to J oscph Macka\' in the sum of £5. 'ro be arrested and bro\lO'ht ashore as often as he nmy be found in any 1';'~ sel about to proceed to sea. Dated Albany loth May lS97 -W'Ll_ l " .

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FRANK ROOTS, medium build, age 27 to 30 vea,rs , height 5ft. 5m. or om., black hair and moustaehe. brown eyes, l~rge prominent nose, lono' thin visao'e' dark com plexlOn, walks with head do;'n lookino' ~~ the ground, dressed in dark blue vicuna cloth ~uit,

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brown l)()xer hat., tan boots, ana white tie; supposed left Fremant.le per s.s . "Adelaide" for Eastern Colonies, vii] Bunbur.l' and Albany; obtaining the SLlm of £40 from Edward Jallles Bosworth by false pretences. Da,ted Perth, lSth May, lS97.-W. "rl.,f!.

Burglary and Housebreaking.

£50 REWARD.

VicZe Police Gc<zette, 1897, pag'es 82, 90, .A.1 /2804.

'Whereas on the night of the 9th JYlaruh last a safe in the B(\oking Offiee at Coolg'ardie Railwav Station wa,s feloniously opened, anel 100 £5 National Bank notes, ~114 3s. lld. in gold and silver, cheque for £266 1as. Id., drawn by F . E. R,andall & Co. on W estern Australian Bank, Coolgardie, and 'a cheque for £1 I s., drawn by MeWhinney on same Bank, ~to len: Notlee IS hereby given that a reward of Fifty Pounds will be paid by the Government for mformation which will lead to the apprehension alld C'onviction of the offender or offenders.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Commissioner of Police.

Poliee Department, Chief Office, P erth,

11th May, lS97.

Missing' Friends. VIC1'OI~ WENZEL, a youth, seaman apprentice,

natIve of Germany (no further description given) last hem'cl of at Fremantle, vV.A., on 16th February' 1897, b)' letter. Inquiry by German Consul, Sydne/ Information to D etective Office, P erth. - B1 j42ti7.

~ITZ .B.(lYN:roN, wei~ht abQut 1501bs., age 51 years, heIght .)fl. lOm., greYIsh l.lue eves, lIght complexion, left his home in Curtland, N .Y., U.S.A .. on 2nd Feuruary, lS95? supposed in a fit of temporary m samty. InqUlr~ u? PolIce, Culol'a.do Sprmgs, U.8.A. InformatIon to Detective Office Pm-th.--Bl~2rn. '

HANS ANDERS~N, medium build, age 50 years, heIght 5ft. 9m., farr hall', beard and moustache fail' complexion, a native of Denmark. miner; suppos~d to have left Sydnf'Y for W.A. in October, lS94. In· q uiry by Sydney Police on behalf of Mr. Thorenseu, Chemist. of Granvill.... N.S.vV. Information to Detediv,; Oftice. Perth. - Bl 4274.

. \ 'VILLUM HENDRI?KS, mediLlm build. height about .Sft., black haIr turnmg grey, and m oustache, dark brown eyes, d~rk complexion, two teeth missing from front upper Jaw, lIatIVo of Cape Town , a cook. IllqUIry by N.S.vV. CluU'it.a,ble Institution on behalf of Helldrick's wife ,met uhildrell, whom he has c1eserterl. Information to D etective Office Perth. --Bl 4275. ' '

W~I. CURRAN, nuggetty build, age 35 to 40 years, heIght ,sft. 6m., clark lULir andmoust<Lclw, dark eves, very hrmtd and ~ull :isage, sunburnt cOlllplex;un, 80me teetb mIssmg from upper jaw in front, a plcL 'terer and builder, last hearcl of about May. lS95, by let.ter from Perth. ARTHUR PIPPEN, slim build, ag "bont 21 ,veal's, height about 6ft., dltrk hair alld eyes, dean shaved. rn.ther long nose, long' visage, sunburnt cOlllplexlUn, a farmer or hLbourer, a native of ~.S.W . , lurived in Colony about May, IS95. Inqnll'y by DaVld Moores. Inform,ttion to Detective Office, Perth.-Bl /4276 .

============-=-=-=-=-=--~-~============== --Special Inquiry.

Vicle Police Gct.ette, 1~97, page 128, et ctnte .A.1 / 3105.

EDwlN FREDK. BREMNER has surrenuered himself to the Montague poliel', Victoria.

Miscellaneous. E. G. DOBSON, charged at Coolgardie, on the 8th

inst., by P.C. J. Bailey; sl.v grog selling at Bulla Bulling. £30 fine anr1 costs a,nd 1 hour's imprison­ment .

JAMES C. PORT, charged a.t Bunbury, on the 8th inst., by P.C. J. E. Vaughan; cruelt:v to animals. £3 fine-and costs.

JOHN M. WILLIAMS, clJarged at Newcastle, on the 12th inst., by Jobanna, Donnelly; assault. Fined £7 12s .. or 1 month h .1. Also charged with being unlawfu lly on premises. 14 days h .1.

::\'[ANGATRAM, e;hargecl at. Southern Cross, on the L,)th inst., by P .C. R H. Goodridge; camping' camels at a na,tnral water soak longer than 24 hours . £10 fine and costs. Also charged by P.C. Thos. Lucas with leaving two de'Ld camels near cL publie; highwa.v. £1 fine.

THOMAS "\YILLIAMS charged at Perth, by Insp. C. C. N ewbnd, on the 17th inst.; being in possession (If uncustomed goods . £100 fi~1e.

JOHN H USSEY, at N Ol'SemfLl1, on the ] It.h inst., on the applieation of Sergt. W . Lappin, w',"s placed on the Prohibited List for 6 mo nths.

Property Lost. Perth-On the 7th inst.,--a square golu locket

(ltin. x lin.) , oruamtlnted bad;: anr1 frunt, very mue;h s<;ratched in front, set with a fair-sized diamond, the property of G. "'iN. Fftrnsworth.-P.L. 2,p"p . On the 13th inst., -a. Treasury Order for £1 15s., Imyable to J . ,,\V. King or bearer, the property of S. M. Yates.­P.L. 2.s,'. On the 12th inst. ,-a lig'ht (:loth overcoat, Freemason' s apron in pocket, the property of F. Seefred.-P.L. "ii'· On the 12th inst.,-a, brown leather Gladstone bag, containing letters cLnd papers, the pJ'operty of W. B. Birch.-P.L. Vr. Oil the 11th inst.,-a bundle containing a blue-backed book, " I zol" in gilt letters on back. a note-book, name Elsie Cummings, the propert}' of Mrs. Cummings.­P.L. 'g5: . On the 5th inst.,-<t J ady'~ guld watch and chain, the property of E. Starr.-P.L. "9'-1. On the 11th inst., - a gold borse-shoe pm, set wi.th 5 diamonds a,nd 4 sapphires altel'l1ately, the property of A. Bressler. - P. L. 2:,'. On the 15th inst.,-G.P.O. SavingsB~LnkBook , the pro perty of Micha,el McCarthy. -P.L. Vf'. On the 15th inst.,- a. large new carpen­ter's lJasket, eontaining tools, ek., the property of Chris. Arlingt.on.- P.L. 27J".,p. On the 17th inst.,-·a G.P.O. Slwings Bank Book, the property of J~Lmes Keena,n.-P.L. "/," .

Y01·k.-On the 26th ult.,-a. silver mounted briar pipe, silver ferr ule t in. wide, the property of Dr. P. H. Wardell Johnson. - P.L . "If.

F?·enwntle.- -On the 10th inst.,- lL brown lea,ther poe;ket-book, containing 2nd 1l1ate's (:er tificate, the property of A rchie Dieli:ens.- P.L. 2:,0. On the 5th inst .,-a, g'old two-ba r brooch, two hearts eonjoincd, sapphil'e hetween the hem·ts, t.b e property of Nellie Patchett.-P.I,. 2.;/.,f. On the 15th inst.,-a carter's Dote-hook, the property of 'Ym. lVI(,Ka.v.- P.L. "-If'.

No·/'Ill F?·emantle .-On the 8th inst .. - lL lady's vVaterl)l.lry watch a.nd silver chain, 4il{. long, the l'l'Opert:v- of Maud Ros~it.er.-P.L. Vf .

B~lI1bIl1·y.-Oll the 15th illst.,-an apprentice's i11-dentures of ship "COl'alla," the propert,\' of R J. Cain.-P.IJ 2:75.

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Property Found. Pe1·th.-Silk umbrella. --P.F. Y.,f. Bunch of keys.

-P.F. \/";/ . Carter's receipt book.-P.F. 1/-;. Bundle of underclothing.-P.F. 'fti'. Silver watch. -P.F. \4,< . Silver watch.- P.F. 194,'. Umbrella.­P.F. 191.71. Bicycle.-P.F. lit:,? Oheque book.-P.F. 1 4" 97 .

B eciConsfield.- Oil stove. - P.F. g~.

Dc!y Dawn.-Silyer w'Ltch.-P.F. ~~.

F?·emo,ntle. - Numbel' of bottles of stout.-P.F. H.

The undermentioned property has been claimed: ­Nodhctrn.-Pair shoes and pail' boots (P.G., 1897,

p. 96).-P.F. H.

Yo?·k.·-Sac1clle (P .G., 1897, p. 134).-P.F. ~*.

Guildfo1'Cl.-Lady's gold watch (P.G., 1897, p. 66) . P.F. ~+.

Inquests. F1·emanUe. -A t the Court House on the 8th and

11th inst., before Dr. Lovegrove, Coroner, OD the body of Roger O'Flaherty, who was killed at Fre­ma.ntle Railway Sta,tion on the 8th inst. Verdict­"Accidental Death."-B1 /4256.

O~te.-At the Court H ouse on the 9th inst., before E. P. Dowley, Esq., RM. and Coroner, on the body of P atrick O'Connel1. Verdict-" Accidental Death." -B1/4259.

F?·emantle.-At the Court HOll se on the 6th and 13th inst., before Dr. Loyegrove, Coroner, on the bodies of Edward Phillips and Richard lngram, who were drowned at Frel1lantle on t he 1st inst. Verdict-" Accidental Death."-B1/4261.

P e1·th.---At the Court HOllse on the 14th inst., before Dr. Lovegrove, Coroner, on the body of a J apa.nese na,med Alu"magychi. Verdict-" Death from the effects of Typhoid Feyer."-B1/4263.

G~til4/o1'Cl.-At the Court House on the 12th inst., before Dr. Stewart, RM., Acting Coroner, on the body of James Kellv, who was drowned in the Swan River on th e 9t.h inst. Verdict- " Accidental Deat.h." - B1/4265.

(}·uilclfOHl.-At the Court House on the 12th inst., before Dr. Stewart, RM. , Acting Coroner, on the body of Dayid Edwal'd D. Thomas, who wa,s killed on the 5th inst. at the 12-Mile Springs by a tree falling on him. Verdict- " Accidental Death ." - Bl /4266.

Albany. _ .. At the Court House on the 7th and 10th inst., before R C. Loftie, G.R. al1d Coroner, on the body of J ohn Charles Thomas, who died at the Alb~t.lly Hospital on the 7th inst. from the effects of a limb of a t ree falling on him at Den mark Rivel' on the 6th inst. Verdict.- " Accidenta,l Deatb." ­Bl/4271.

Gemldton.- At thc Court H ouse on the 8th and 10th inst., before lVI. Brown, G.R and Coroner, on the hody of J ohn Hogan, who died on the 7th inst. Vel'dict- "Death from Natural Causes."--B1I4272_

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from owner's premises, Lonsdale Street, LecderVllle,.­a dark bay light draught filly, 4. ~ears old, whIte face, 2 white hind feet, good condItIOn, bra.nded J K off shoulder, the property of l{ay & Co.-Al/3453, 17th May, 1897.

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Wbere ! lJat e ot Discharge Ofience. Selltcl!Ce. Committed.

l!'1'O'flt F1'emantle PI'ison, d~tl'ing the week ending Sn,tu1'day, 15th May, 1897, Molloy, Michael Disorderly 14 days h.1. Perth l Louski, Adolph ... ? . Pischki, Herman . Unlawfully removing two Fine £8 or 6 weeks Fremantle Hawhol, Gustav (boats from their moorings h.1.

I ~ 10th

Bauderlein, H enry ) Malone, John Carroll, Walter " . Simeon, M. B. King, Alf. Lister, John, alias

E. Kiley Turnbull, J oe Hayes, Mary J ane Wimbridge, Mary

O'Brien, Michael Boutcher, Joseph ..

Liddell (or Little), [saac

MOO1'e, Hem'y

Drunkenuess Attempted larceny Idle and disorderly Disorderly

Do.

Idle and disorderly Disorderly Drunkenness

Idle and disorderly Larceny; resisting police

Assault .. .

Sly grog selling

... I

I

3 days h.1. 2 years h.1. 3 months h.1. 14 days h.1. Fine lOs. or 14 clays

h.1. 3 mon.ths h.1. 6 months h.1. Fine £1 or 14 days

h.1. H months h.1. 6monthsh.1.; Imonth

h.1. (cumulative) 6 months h .1.

Fine £34 3s. or 4 months h .1.

P erth ' I Coolgardie j

Do. .. . I; 11th Perth I)

Do. 5 Coolgardie Fremantle I

Do. I I I

12th

Do. Do.

P erth ~ 13th I

Coolgarclie I Fremantle j

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do.

do.

do,

Turner, J ames Ohlsen, Gustavus ...

Disorderly Drunkenness; disorderly ... I

Fine 5s. or 3 days .. . Fine 10s. or 7 days

h.1.; 50s. or 1 month h .1. (cumulative)

Do. 14th do.

Burns (or Byrnes), Patrick

Hoban. Thomas

Drunkenness

Do.

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Fine 20s. or 14 days h.1.

F1'om Day Dawn Lock-up, dU1'ing week ending 8th May, 1897,

Do. l Do, j 15th do,

Smith, Patrick A... 1 Habitual drunkenness I 3 months h.1. .. . I Day Dawn 1 5th May.

F1'om Menzies Lock-~tp, dU1'ing five weeks ending 8th May, 189'7. Golden, John I Drtmk...... . .. I 24 hours imp. . . . I Menzies ... I Lewis, Charles Drunk and assault .. 1 month ILl.... ... Do.

29th April. 15th do.

F1'om Ooolga1'die Lock-up, dU1'ing week ending 8th May, 1897. I Ashton, Richard I DisQi'derly ... 1 1 month h.1... . 1 Coolgardie 1 8th May,

From Oue Lock-up, d/wing f01'tnight ending 8th ]t[Cty, 1897. Wilkinson, John Disorderly... ... ... 14 days h .1. Cue 5th May. I goe, Thomas Breach of Masters & Servants 14 days h.1. Do. 6th do.

Act Milne, David Disorderly 6 weeks h,1. Do. 7th do. Webb, William Idle and disorderly 14 days h.1. Do. 13th do.

F,tom Y01'k Gaol, dU1'ing week ending 8th Ma,y, 1897. I Freddy ... 1 Obscene language .. . 1 10s fine or 7 days h .1. 1 York ... 1 8th May.

F1'om Newcastle Gaol, clu1'ing week ending 8th May, 1897.

I Sullivan, Daniel ... I Disorderly 1 20s. fine or 14 days h·1. 1 Northam 1)1 8th May. Simpson, Thomas... Do. ... 20s. fine or 14 days h.1.

F1'om Albany Gaol, cl~t1'ing week ending 8th May, 1897, 10031 I Nolan,Edward 1 Vagrancy 1 7 days h.1. I Albany ... 1 3rd May.

F1'om Vasse LoclHtp, dU1'ing the week ending 15th May, 1897, 8733 I Williams, John ... 1 Cruelty to animals ... I 3 months h.1. ... I Vasse ... 1 15th l\Iay.

F1'01n Bunbu1'y Gaol, dm'ing the week ending 15th May, 1897. Wilson, John Drunkenness

1 5s. or 3 days I Bunbury 14th May.

* Discharged by writ of Habeas Corpus . •

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List of Watches reported Stolen or Lost, and not recovered, during period ending 11th May, 1897.

([i'o,' p"evious List see" Police Gazette," 1897, pages 6 ancl 7.)

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Descriptioll.

1297 Silver open.faced English lever, very old I fashioned, key-winding .. 1373 Sih-er hunting' English level', key-winding, chip

t out of dial near seconds 1 Silver open-faced English 'ieverJ"'by Stewa~:t

D:t.wson ". ... ". ..' .,' ".

I Gold huuting keyless Waltham, chased cases,

lid injmed a,nd closes badly, teeth mal'ks OD case .. ... .. . ... '" ... ."

L ady's gold hunting keyless, "E.G.H." outside I back case .. ' ... . ..

8162 Silver hunting English level' , engraved •. T.M.McC. " outside front case

5291 I Silver hunting' English level' ,'_ ... ... _, Sih-er hunting English lever, old and worn, bow

very much worn ... ... ... ... . .. get . gold hunting key less, by Stepbenson, Ade­

laide, chased case, enamelled dial 7235 Open-faced English lever, luuch WOl'n ... ...

Silver open-faced racing stop-watch, gold stem­,,\--inder, engraved inside back case. "Presented from Ruth Bl'ya.nt to George Bryant " ..

1Sct. gold Swiss hunting sto})-watch. stem-wind­ing, glass missing, engraved "Joseph McDowell, Novr.,1894," inside back case.. ... ...

I Gold hunting keyless, "F.B.H." ill monograJll outSIde frout case ... ... ... ... . ..

76735 Silver hunliillg American, key-wiccling, engraved "Bert Richards, 7 Lion St" Ballarat," inside mM . ... ... ... .. ... .

Silver hunting English lever, scratched" M.B." (indistinct) insi'le case ... ... ... ...

1764212 1 Silver hunting Waltham ... .. .., 4654097 Si1~er hunting Waltham, keyless. Cook maker

55154 Silver Rotherhall1, very old, engraved" G.:M."

I inside front case ... ... ... ... ...

1225 Gold lnulting English level', by Stewart Dawsoll, Liverpool, s:;tem-wincling, engraved "J.H." outside case ... ... ... ." ... . ..

3268 Silver English lever ... ........ . 324 Silver hunting, key-windillg ... .. .. ..

I Silver hnnting Rotherham, engraved" Wright and Eclwards' l)icnic, 130 yds. handicap, won by Geor;:e Riley, Feb. 21, 1891."

1934:60 I S1lver hunting English lever. Gold open-faced English lever. key-winding-,

very old and much worn, small dent on back or case, smn.ll piece broken off glass ...

I Silver French, engraved "Blaqnart, Boulogne. S.M.,"on dome, key-winding, wbitec1ial , Roman I :fi.glU"es, with sma1i red figures over t heln, steel hands, no seconds hamd . . . ... . _ '" I Lady's gold half-hunting', keyless, plain fig'ures,

I steel hands ... ... ... .... ..

1 S~~~~P~f-f~ce~~~I~!~~~~V~f b~o~~hsoSbi:~d~ engl'aved 011 inside dome, steel face, gold figures, gold h &llds, no seconds hand .. ".

27809 18ct. ~old hunting repeating chronograph.

4654112 14607H

~ I 8)

166286

"P"'ten~ed April, 1882." ... ... ... ." Silver bunting Wa1tbam, dent outside back case

14ct . gold hunting Geneva, gold dials, steel hands, stem-winding ..

Silver open-faced Geneva, two cracks in dial Siher Gerll1::Lu, 2 gilt bands rOlUld. gilt stem­

winder, white dial, Arabic figtues 19695 Silver hunting English l ever by Cmft

351 Zt Silver open-faced English lever, by H. J. N01'l'is, marked" Official timekeeper" on dial, "E.T." back case . .. ... ... ... . ..

Silver open-faced English level', by S. Acldison, Richmond. key-winding. very much worn

2328 Gent's gold hlillting lever ... ... ... ... 81773 Lady's silver open.faced, key·windiug , "M.D."

inside back case 215414 Sil vel' lumtiug English lever.. ... ... . .. 177343 SiJ,er hunting English lever, by Stewart Daw.

sou & Co., H F.T." or T.E." (indistinct) scratched 011 back case . . . . . . ..

4462 Silver hunting English level', very old and worn I French made metal watch, o!)en-faced, stem­I winding, marked H Miners' Friend" on clia.l ...

Silver open-faced English lever, "G.C," engraved ou case... ... ... ... ..

:~0390i4 Gold hunting Walthall1 stop.watch .. Silyer hunting Anlerican,maker's name" Baume"

on works, key winding, small chip oft' dial, " G .A." scratched inside back ('ase ...

Lady's gold hunting, keyless, by A. Fouchard 7a 1 Gold huuting keyless Geneva

1636855 Si! ver Illluting Waltham ... ... 38517 I Silver hunting English level', compensation

balance, ma.rked" Thos. B. Way, Melbotu'ne," on face.. .. ,.. ... ... ...

Nickel-plated key less watch, ROllla.n figtu'es Vl a terbury watch . . . . . .. . .. . ..

I Silver hunting level' wa.tch, very aIel, white dial Plain gun-Inetal watch, celluloid cover

45018 Golu hunting American, " C.H.L." all back ... 1035 Lady's silvel'. 0l)en-faced, key-winding, hands

missing ... ... ... ... ... .., ... J.Jady's silver open-faced English level', steel

hands, no seconds hand, main spring broken

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115668

99283

10015 67128

6596 4i454

19119

274710

98184

19952

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123752

10407 or 11407

2906470 53684

9133 (private

No.)

Two silver open-faced Geneva levers, ~-plate. steel hands and seconds hands ... ... . ..

Silver hunting lever, by Ehl'ardt. gold hands, sunk seconds ... ... ... ... ... '"

Sil vel' open-faced English lever, by "Benson, Ludgate Hill," on back plate, engine.tul"Ded case ... ... ... . ..

Metal open-faced English lever Silver hunting English lever ... WaterblU'Y, stem-winding, glass b~·oken .. ·acro~~

centre... ... ... ... Silver hunting Waltham, stop ... ..' ." Silver hunting' Rotherbam lever, nearly new.

gold hands, sunk seconds.. . ... .. ... Gold half.hunting Geneva, white dial, gold hands,

stem-winding ... ... ... ... ... ... Silver hunting English level', key-winding, gold

hands, sunk seconds... ... .. ... . .. Metal "Tl'iumph" watcb. "H. M. O'Malley,

July 25, 1896," engraved inside of back case ... Lady 's silver open-faced keyless Geneva ... Lacly's silver hunting Geneva, Swiss make Gold IltUl.ting lever, "D.L." inside case... . .. Silver hunting English lever, engine-tlu'ned case,

white dial, Roman figlU'es, gold sunk seconds ... Silver open.faced English lever ... ... Silver hunting Euglish leyer or Waltham .. Silver open-faced lever, Benson, maker, brass

hour and minute hands, black metal seconds hand. stem-winding'... ... ... ... . ..

Silver hunting Rotherham lever, key-winding, gold hands, balance ,vheel and seconds band, "T. H. Ea.rnshaw" engraved inside front case

Silver open-faced English lever, by .. Gaunt, Dllblin," gold hands, ellgine-tlU'1led case ...

Silver hunting English lever, key-wincling, "J.C." scratched inside case '.. ... ... . ..

Silver open-faced English lever, k ey-winding, very heavy. gold Roman figlues, steel hands, sunk seconds ... ... ... .. ... . ..

English lever hunting, Ebral'dt, maker, gold bands. Roman £iglu'es, white dial, U X" scra.tched outside back case ... ... . ..

Gold hunting English lever, stem-winding, plain case, gold hands, sunk seconds, Roman figtu'es, .. lVIasters," over" Fuller, London," engraved on works ... ... ... ... ... . ..

Silver bunting English lever. Geo. Croft & Co., London, ma.ker. "F.L.G." scratched inside elome ... ... ... .. . . ..

Lady's silver hunting English lever .. . ... LaJy's silver open-faced, Roman figures, white

dial. sman piece of dial broken just over figure ilL ... ... ... . ..

Waterbury watcb. nearly new ... ... . .. Silver hunting American lever, key-winding, gold

hands, sllnk seconds, Roman figlu'es, back case deuted from fan

Silver hnnting English lever, Ehrardt; London, maker. key-winding, white dial Roman:figlU'es,goldbancls, "J. H. Wightman" engraved inside back case ... ... ... ... I

Silver hunting English lever, key~windil1g. plain case, gold hands, Roman filSures, "W." deeply s~ratched outside front case, and" H.C." out- I SIde back case ... ... . .. ... ... ...

Lady's gold Waltham lever, stem.winding, plain dial, sunk seconds, "To Sissie from Dick" engTaved on back of case ... .. ... . ..

Gold hunting Waltham, plaill case, stem-winding, steel hands, sunk seconds, white dial, Roman figures, small dent in back case, " Waltbrun, Mass. Co.," on works, "J.A.W." scratched outside front case

Silver hunt;ng English lever. stem-winding, gold hands, sunk seconds, Roman figures, "Dan Buckney, Clerkenwell," on dial.. . ... . ..

Silver hunting English lever,stem-wiuding, white dia.l, gold hanets, and seconds h and. "Allcock, Syclney"

Gold Waltham.. . ... ... ..' ... ... Silver hunting English lever, Ehrardt, maker.

chased case, stem-winding, white dial, gold hands. black seconds hand. Roman figures ...

Waterbury, "Sons of Gawler" inscribed inside case ... . ... .. ... ... . ..

Gold hunting, "lVfahomet Abraham "engraved inside back case ... ... ... ... ...

Gold open-faced, German. key-winding, gold hands, no seconds nand

Silver Elgin ... ... ... .. ... Gold bunting l'epeater. l Sct. plain gold case ... Silver hunting American Waltbam, gold hn.nds,

steel centre seconds, Roman figures ... ... Lady's silver, by A. Foucbard. no glass, seconds

haud broken off. engraved" Elsie Victor" Silver hunting lever, by Schlitta. Storrington,

Sussex... ... .. ... ... ... .. Silver huuting English level', gold hOlli' h:1]1(l,

steel minute hand and seconds hand. com­pensated balance wheel. capped fLud jewelled, "Cooper, London." on 'Works. "A. Lilirgan. Lillydale," inside back case. lower balance wheel cracked.. .. .. . .. . .. . ...

Silver hunting Waltham, key-winding. steel ha,uels. enamelled dial, plain figures, weak in hinge of outsicle case ...

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List of Watches reported Stolen or Lost, and not recovered, during period ending 11th May, 1897.-continued.

Ko of Description. Gazette

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No. of Watch. Descr ipti on.

19342

52701' 725

84776

42370

17535

22313

11839

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Silver hunting , key.winding, steel hands,.wJ:rlte dial Roman figLu'es, seconds hand lDlSSlllg,

<C Is~,ac SeweIl, 61 Castle Street, LiV~l'p~)Ql ," OD works, "T. J. Stalltoll," scratch ed lllslde back

Sil::~ ope~~faced' Eng·iish i~~el'~ "~'aised' glass, minute and seconds hands Jll1ssmg'

Lady's silver huuting Waltbam, m~nogl'llm "M.E.H." outside case, enamelled dial, key· winding ... . . . . . . . . " . . .. . ..

Silver hunting Rotherham, turned case, Roman figures, black hancl~ al?--d sunk seconds, ~11-nmelled dial, kE::Y-Wllldmg, glass and sprll1g OlJeuing outside case missing ... ... . ..

L ady's silver hunti ng, engraved case, enamelled clial gold bands, no seconds hand, Rom<lln :figu~es, "Alex.McCree & Co., London," m aker s, on works... .. . . .. ... ... .. . . ..

Silver hunt ing lever, Flavelle Bros. & Roberts makers, compensation balance .. : .... . ..

Silver hWlting Roth erham, key-wInding, gold hands sunk seconds, white dial, Roman figure~, " Tho~. Gaunt, Bourke Street, Melbourne," inside back case, m onogr am "P.F.K." centre outside case ... ... ... .. . ... . ..

Silver hunting Waltham , steel hands and seconds hand, "WlLltham Watch Co., U .S.A.,'· on dial, small dent back of case ... ... .. . . ..

Silver hunting English lever, key-winding, enamelled dial, steel h and s, sunk seconds, Roman figures, cap covering works is missing

Silver hunting Rotherham, key-winding, gold J.:aD:ds, sunk seconds, "David Gowers" engraved lllslde case ... .. . ... ... ... . ..

Silver English open-faced ellgine-tl.U'ned, key­winding, white dial, ROl1lan figures, gold hands, steel sunk seconds, "Wilhelm Schabert, Mitane " on dial , If M. Sxmight " scratched in­side back case ...

Gold htmting Waltham, chimes hours, Moss maker, Stmk seconds, "E .M .J.M." engr aved on case, "Presented from C.E.A., 1896," en­graved inside case ... ... ... ... .. .

Silver open-faced Geneva, key-winding, white dial , Roman figures, steel h ands, gold seconds hand .. . ... ... ... ... . .. . ..

Brass, i-plate, jewelled, compensating bala.nce, stem-winding, open face, American make . ..

Silver hunt ing English lever, key-winding, engine-tw.·ned case, by P otter, Newcastle, "J. H andcock " scratched inside back case.

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~ame. , (Jon- I I t,eg. No. rlitir)fl. Date of escape.

Harris, Frank Free 15th August, 1895 ... Morgan, David .. . do. 12th Sept., 1895 ... McDonald, Jas. ... do. 12th Sept., 1895 ... Burke, Wm. .. . . .. do . 1st J anuar y, 1896 . . Evans, R obt. : .. do. 3Td March, 1896 McArthur, F . .. do. 17th April, 1896 Slack, John ... do. 13th J Ulle, 1896 ... Brosnan, Timothy do. 20th August, 1896. Hopkins, J Ohll do. 9th Sept., 1896 Jenkins , Wm . .. do. 9th Sept., 1896 Watson, Thomas (10 . 17th Sept., 1896 Elcombe, Thos. 10374 T .L. 23rd Nov., 1896

33374

89202

17369

1893

45406

8540

Silver open-faced, key· winding, face of glass scratched ... ... .. . ... ... .. .

English hunting lever, by Bennett ... .. . . .. Silver hunting Rotherham, enamelled dial, Roman

£igLu'es, Sl.mk. seconds, gold hands, "Charles McCrae » scratch ed inside case ... ... ..

Silver hl.Ultillg imitation Waltbam, key-winding, steel ha,nds, minute haud broken, "Palmer" written on face, "John" or "Jiln Collins" scrat ch ed on inside of case... ... ... . ..

Silver hunting' English lever, medium size, no glass, new minute hand, enaIuelled dial, If C. L ynch " scr atch ed inside case on one Side, jj Ch.ristopher L ynch" and "F. Good " inside case on other side .. . . .. .. . . .. .. .

Silver hunting Rotherha.m, key-winding, white dial, Roman figures, gold hands, sunk seconds, small dent outside front case ... . .. .

Silver English lever, key-wi~ding, gold hands, glass broken, case loose , sprlllg broken, "Geo. B;. Armfield, StanIey Street, Collingwood," on d,al ... ... .. . ." ... ... . ..

Silver hunting Eng'lish lever, key-winding, black hands, sunk seconds, white dial, ,( M.T." on front of case ... ... .. . ... ... . ..

Silver English lever, black hands, sunk seconds screw out of hair spring, " Thomas Russell '~ on inside of watch ... .. . ... ... . ..

AUlerican rolled gold, new, flowers chased on back of cases, ... ... ... ... ... . ..

Gold hl.mting lever, plain case, W. Bent, Lon­don, Iuaker, gold hands, sunk seconds, white dial, ROlnan figures, stem-winding, plain case

L ady's silver open-faced lever, by Stewart and Dawson, gold h ands, been in a fire ... . ..

Rolled gold, stem-winding, white dial, steel hands, R omarn figw.'es, sunk seconds ...

Keyless double. cased brass ... .. . Lady's demi-hunting keyless ... ... ... American open-faced metal, (R ockton time

piece) H J ohn J amieson Leash, s .s . 'Bellenger,' Hobart," and date inscribed inside back case, H J.J.L ." outside back case. ... ... ...

Silver hunt ing Waltham, gold hands, sunk seconds. white diStI, Roman figm'es, "J .R.

::!.~;.,~~e~~rr~sedin~.i.defr~~tca~.~, "~~tha~., Gold hunting chronograph, monogram "M.C.K."

on both sides W aterbury watch, nearly new, short winder ... Silver English lever, gold hands, hour hand bent,

sunk seconds, key-winding, glass partly broken

PRISONERb.

I District from. Descril)tJion a nd remarks.

Fremantle Vide PoUce Gazette, 1895. page 160 Coolgardie Do. do., do. (10. 169 Geraldton Do. do., do. do. 169 Victoria Plains Do. do ., 1896 do. 13 P erth . Do. do., do . do. 53 Albany Do. do., do. do. 94 Coolgardie Do. do., do. do . 130 GeraJdtoll D o. do., do. do. 190 Newcastle Do. do ., do. do. 207 Newcastle Do. do., do. do. 207 Coolgardie Do. do., do. do. 212 • Fremantle Do. do., do. do. 286

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[Published by Authority.]

This Gazette i~ published /O?' Police ir~lorma.tion only, a.nd the f:>ulice tht'oughout the Colony at'e in.~tn,i,Ctecl to m.l1.ke them.~elvlls thO?'oughly acquainted with the contents.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Oommissione1' of Police.

No. 21.J WEDNESDAY, MAY 26. [1897.

Stealing in Dwellings, from the Person, &c.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 138, A1 / 3347.

The gold ring described in the above reference, the property of Oharley vVard, has been recovered by P.Os. W. Goodridge and Gallan, in the possession of Oharles "Williams (vide Apprehensions).

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 139, A1 / 3356.

The gun mentioned in the above reference, the property of A. H. Busby, has been recovered by Det. J. Sutherland, and ha(;ed t.o the possession of Wm. Rennedy (vicle Apprehensions).

Pe?·th.-On the 16th inst., from the person of Miss Jessie Anderson,-a gold flat band bracelet, with scroll work a,t fastening, set with a number of small pearls (5 or 6 missing), small gold heart-shaped pendant attached to scroll work by piece of common wire.-Al/3.J,69, 18th May, 1897.

Perth.-During the night of the 17th inst.., from the "Royal" Hotel,-a gold scarf pin, diamond shaped, set with 5 pearls, claw setting, the property of William Spinder.-Al /3470, 18th May, 1897.

Pedh.-During the night of the 18th inst., from a building in course of erection, opposite the" Em­pire" Hotel,-4 saws (2 hand, 1 rip, 1 tennon, 1 hand saw being new and marked" X" on handle) ; 1 plough plane, branded "Hirs(;h" on handle in several places; file mark" III " on iron, nearly new, and a ~et of different sized irons for the plane; 1 sash filbster, nearly new; 3 sets of sash planes, and 6 bead planes, all branded similar to plough plane, nea.rly new and of different sizes; also 2 i.ron ~ramps, without brand, the property of John Mansfield.- Al/3475, 19th May, 1897.

Perth.-On the 17th inst., from the person of Martin Bergin,-a pawn ticket (Rnbenstein, Perth) for a gold chain.-A1/3483, 19th May, 1897.

P e?"th.- On the 17th inst., from the "Governor Broome" Hotel,--a brown check waterproof, rather large size, has cape on the sleeves only, branded "Distingue," quite new, the property of J. R. M(;Kenzie.- Al /3484, 19th May, 1897.

Coolga?·d1:e.-On the 15th inst., from Bayley Street, -a "New Rapid" bicycle, big dent in centre of to]) bar, smooth tires, left handle cork, almost broken off. the property of the W. A. Bank.- AI /3490, 20th May, 1897.

Kalgoo?·lie.- On the 18th inst., from the owner's tent. -a silver English lever hunting wateh, by Mozes, the Hard, England, sunk seconds, steel hands, broken glass; also a steel chain, with a gold triangular key at.tached, set with three stones (pa,le yellow, pale blue, and blood eolour), the property of James Haz61.--A1/3492, 20th May, 1897.

Coolga?·die. -On the 14th inst., frolll Sylvester Street, a No. 2" Stanley" bicycle, No. 23186, " Thom­son Bros." printed on bars in goM letters, the pro­perty of John Fitzpatrick.-Alj:::l491, 20th May, 1897.

Coolgardie. On the 13th inst., from the person of John W. Miller, a silver hunting English lever watch, No. 98486, maker, John Mason, Yorkshire; also a silver curb chain without bar.- Al/3493, 20th May, 1897.

Ooolga?·clie.- On the 11th inst., from the person of William Anderson, a silver hunting lever watch, No. 7180, gold hands, sunk se(;onds, makers McMichael & 00., London; also an 18ct. gold ring, engraved with Masonic emblem.-Al /3494, 20th May, 1897.

Pe'fth.-On the 20th inst., from St. George's Terrace, outside H. J. Saunders & 00.'::; office, a

. nearly new" Elk" bicycle, with brand figure of elk in gold on red, large seat branded" Brook's B 28 " on right hand side, half racer, bent handles, cork wit.h white bone tips, toe clips on pedals made of a single piece of steel, Dunlop tires (special rOlLd racer), West­wood rims, small bell, the propcrty of N. F. P. Salmons.-Al/3508, 20th May, ]897.

Roebonrne.--On the 7th or 8th March,-a silver English hunting lever, steel minute and seconds ha,nds, gold hour hand, compensatIOn balance, cappea and jewelled, "Cooper, London," eugra,ved inside works, "A. Lithgow, Lillydale," and pawnbroker's mark, "No. 9133" insid<J back C<tse, the property of F. W . ShelTatt.-Al/3509, 20th May, 1897.

Ca1·JWTvon.-On the 13th inst., from the owner's dwelling,-an 18c1. gold plain band rillg, set with large pearl between two smaller ones, the property of John Knappton.-Al/3510, 20th May, 1897.

Coolgardie.-Between the 5th nIt. and 17th iust., from the dwelling of John Hall, Bayley's Road,-a gold chain p(l,ttern brooch, with three slugs hanging from it; and a gold plain bar brooch, ornamented with flowers, no pin, and a piece broken off the back, the property of Mrs. James Bibby.-Al/3513, 21st May, 1897.

Coolga1·die.-On the 4th inst., from the owner's tent, at the" Londonderry,"-an open-faced English lever watch, No. 32126, key winding, maker, Marston, Coventry. "Stephen Bonel" engraved in­side case, "S.B." all outside, the property of Stephen Boud.-A1/3514, 21st Ma.v, 1897.

Bunb~b?·y.-During the night of the 18th inst., from a wrecked barque,-78 Ibs. of tobacco, in half pound plugs, stamped "Pluck," 4 Ibs. of cigars, 5 pint bottles Cognac, "Victor Freres & Co.'s" brand, on green labels, 10 bottles of Scotch whisky, "Ele!.hant" brand, on white labels, "John Crabbie & Co., Ltd.," manufacturers, 2 bottles of Square Gin, and 6 bottles of "Old Tom" Gin, the property of the Customs Department.-A1/3527, 22nd May, 1897.

Pm·th.-On the 21st inst., from the owner's dwell­ing, Beaufort Street,-a small clock, set in a nickel or silver plated frame, the property of - Maher.­A1/3528, 21st May, 1897.

F'Temantle.-During the month, from "Hollington House," Arundle Street,-a light check waterproof, with sleeves and cape, marked IVentaneasel at back of collar, a streak of red paint on the inside, at the bottom, the property of Herbert H. Richards.­A1/3529, 22ud May, 1897.

F1·emantle.-On the 21st inst ., from the person of N eil Fisher,-an open-faced black gun-metal watch, white dial, with a blue circle, Roman figures. The offender is described as about 5ft. 6in., stout build, age about 30 years, small sandy moustache, full bce, dressed in a grey suit and soft brown felt hat, with narrow brim.-A1/3530, 22nd May, 1897.

Pe1·th.--On the 22ud inst., from the owner's dwelling, 10 'Douro Street,--a gold mounted shark's tooth. ,breast pin, the property of Robert Young. SuspICIOn attaches to Emma Busst, a domestic servant, who was dismissed on the same date. Description :-Stout build, age about 20 years, medium height, fair hair and fair complexion.-­Al/3534, 22nd May, 1897.

Coolga1·clie.-On the ~Oth in st., from the Workina Men's Dining Rooms, Ba,yley Street,-a silver open~ faced lever watch, No. 12071, monogram" R.B.C.C." 011 back of watch, stem -winding, the property of Peter J. Bennett.-A1/3538, 24th May, 1897.

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(]oolga1·die.-Ou the 20th inst., from the Workino­Men's Dining Rooms, Bayley Street,-a silve~' hunting English lever watch, No. r;c!n, key-winding, the property of Ole Thorklasn.-A1/3589, 24th May, 1897.

Perth.-Ou the 22nd inst., from the person of Michael Keane, by violence,--a bra,ss hunting Swiss watch, "IVlorton, JI,iIaker," no glass, also a leather clasp purse, containing a small silver locket (handbag shave), and 3 soverelgns.-A1/3542, 24th May, 1897.

Perth.-On the 22ud inst., from the Co-operative Boot Co's. Store, Mm'ray Street,-2 pairs of men's new tanued lace-up boots, light soles, brass riveted, " Balmorals," toe-caps, 8izes 8 and 9, the property of Hugh McGlone.-Al/3M3, 24th May, 1897.

Perth.-On the 23rd inst., from the owner's dwell­ing, Cecil Street, Highgat.e Hill,-a brown Morocco Gladstone bag and dressing case combined, silver mounted, and silver plate O'IJ the outside, with initials" S.B.S.," covered with a brown canvas cover, secured by straps, initials" S.B.S." iD white paint on side, containing the usual set of toilet requisities, the bottles having nickel plated tops, also a fawn coloured check carriage rug, the property of S. B. Shanks.­Al/3545, 24th May, 1897.

Perth.-On the 24th inst., from the premisE'S of Herr Rasmussen, William Street,-a new brown Chesterfield overcoat, the collar has been altered at the back, which can be seen on turning it up, also some white shirts a.nd collars, the property of Arthllr S. Appletoll.-A1/31547, 24th May, 1897.

Pe1·th.-On the 24th inst., from the owner's dwelling at 10 Douro Street,-a gentleman'S silver hunting English lever watch, by Bens<>n, engine­turned case, key-winding, gold hands, steel seconds hand, a lady's gold chain, three strands kept together by a gold sliding knob, a 15ct. gold locket attached, horse-shoe pattern, set with 7 small diamollds (2 missing), containing a photograph of a lady and gentleman, a gold nugg-et breast pin (plain flat piece of gold about 4 dwts.), 1 gold quartz breast pin, claw setting, a gold shield breast pin, set with 2 pearls and a sapphire, an 18ct. gold brooch with " EV A," raised letters on it, an 18et. gold oval sovereign purse, broken, a laoy's very small gun­metal watch, new, and a collar stud set with a brillia,ut, the property of Robert Young.-Al/35·t9, 24th May, 1897.

Pe1·th.-Ou the 20th inst., from the" Beehive" Tailoring CO.'8 premises, Hutt Street,-a new black waterproof "Centennial" oven' oat, velvet collar, leugth 50in., width 38in., black chain at back to hang coat up by, the property of Frank Lege. Suspicion attaehes to two young men, about 20 years of age, about 5ft. 5in. or 6iu., wearing dark clothes and slouch hats, one da,rk complexion and low appearance, the other fair complexion.-A1/3550, 24th May, 1897.

Fnmantle.-On the 21st or 22nd inst., from the " Crystal" Cafe, Market Street,-a dark brown sealette e"'pe, high Medici collar, trimmed wit.h Astrakhan fur, narrow band of same fur around the shoulders, 3 arrow-head ornaments down the back from collar to shoulder, lined with red sateen, quilted only one way, cased round the bottom with brown silk over the red, the cape reached down to the waist, fastening with 3 hooks and eyes in front, the pro­perty of Mrs. M. E. Morgan.-Al/3552, ~5th May, 1897.

Apprehensions. Vide Police Gazette 1897, page 128, W. ',f,r ·

ELL IS PA.RKER, fLt Albany, on the 20th inst., by "P.O. AI£. Dellar; discharged . General warnwt issued and subsequently cancelled on the 22nd inst.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 82, W. 2;'0.

DARHAM L. DOOLF:TTE, at Albany, on the 22nd inst., by P.O. James O'Brien; discharged. General warrant issued.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 14,8, W. ',,',,0. THolliAs ARDEN alias BROWN, at F remantle, on

the 20th inst., by W.P.Os. H. R. Ellice and A. T. Powers. Remanded to Ooolgardie.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 133.

J OHN BYRNE, brought up at Fremantle on the 21st inst.; discharged . .

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 147.

OARLOS VON LOEVE, brought up at Pinjarrah on the 21st inst.; 6 months h.l.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 106, W. 2:,' . OHRISTOPHER SCHILLIER, at Fremantle, on the

24th inst., by P .O. J. Sweeney.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, page 147.

O. A. P. MORToN, brought up at Perth on the 19th inst. Oommitted for trial.

PATRICK J. KEANE, at Day Dawn, on the 9th inst., by OorpI. G. Pilkington; larceny. Oom­mitted for trial. Proper(v partly recovered.

PATRICK ALEX. SMITH, exp., late 9299, alias PADDY THE FENIAN, at Day Dawn, on the 15th inst., by OorpI. G . Pilkington; idle and disorderly. 6 months h.1.

OHARLES WILLIAMS, at Kalgoorlie, on the 6th inst., by P .Os. W. Goodridge and G. Allan ; larceny. Discharged under the First Offenders Aet.

JOHN OHARLES WILLIAMS, at Marble Bar, on the 24th ult., by P.O. A. J. Ford; disorderly. 3 months h.1.

J AMES (or TERENCE) OUNNINGHAM, exp., late 525, at Northam, on the 19th inst., by P .O. J . Stewart; idle and disorderly. 1 month h.1.

OORNELIUS (Malay), at Oarnarvon, on the 11th inst., by P.O. R. P . Olaffey; disorderly. 3 months h.1.

OHARLES MCORAY, at Kalgoorlie, on the 17th inst., by P.O. W. Goodridge; larceny. 1 month h .1. Property partly recovered.

JOHN MALONEY, at Kalgoorlie, on the l'7th inst., by P.Os. W . Goodridge and G. Allan; larceny . 1 month h.1. Property recovered by P.O. G. Allan.

JOHN BRENNAN, at Northam, on the 19th inst., by P .O. W. F. Forster; travelling on Railway without ticket. Fine 40s. or 1 month h.1.; also idle and disorderly. 2 months h.1. (cumulative).

GEORGE MAGOR alias OURLY, at Southern Oross, on the 19th inst. , by P .O. R. H. Goodridge, 011

WfLlTant; unlawful possession. £10 finl? or 2 months h.1.

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MICHAEL FITZGERALD, at Ooolgardie, on the 20th inst., by P .Os. E. Dalton, W. R. O'Shea, and P. O'Donovan; disorderly. £5 fine or 30 days h.1. Also charged by P.O. E. Dalton; refusing name. £1 fine or '7 days h.1.

THOMAS NIHILL, at Ooolgardie, on the 20th inst. , by P .Os. W. R. O'Shea ; disorderly. £5 fine or 30 days h.1.

GEORGE JACQUES, at Ooolgardie, on the 20th inst., by P.O. W. F eely; disorderly. £5 fine or 30 days h.!.

OHARLES PIKE, at Fremantle, on the 15th inst., by W .P.O. A . Powers; larceny. Oommitted for trial. Property recovered.

WILLIAM EDWARDS, at Fremantle, on the 18th in st ., by P.O. J . Mergher; larceny. 21 days h.1. Property recovered.

PATRICK BYRNE, exp., lat e No. 96'7'7, at Fremantle, on the 18th inst. , by P.O. J. Mc'ravish; idle and disorderly. 3 mont.hs h.1.

DAVID MOFFATT, at. Fremantle, on the 19th inst. , by W.P.Os. A. Robertson and J. Downing; unlaw­fully on premises. 3 months h .1.

JOHN McKEAN, at Fremantle, on the 19th inst., by P.O. O. Hansen; larceny. 2 months h .1. Property recovered.

WILLIAM ADAM FOSTER, at Oottesloe, on the 19th inst., by P.O. E. Huxtable; larceny. Bound over, under the Fir st Offenders Act, for 12 months.

A. E. DAVIES, at Fremantle, on the 10th inst., by Det. S. OondoD, on warrant; false pretences. Fine £'7 '7s., including costs, or 1 month h.1.

E. W. OLEARY a.lias WALKER, at Perth, on t he 19th inst., by Det. S. Oondon; idle and disorderly. 1 month h.1.

W. J. ARMSTRONG, at Perth, on the 1st inst.. , by Det. P. D . Kavanagh; unlawful possession. £5 fine or 1 mouth h.1.

JOHN JELLET'l.' and L. HUTCHINSON, at Perth, on the 12th inst.., by Dets. F. G. Eggleston and P . D. Kavamtgh; larceny. 6 months h.1. each. Property recovered. JOHN JELLETT, also charged by Det. F . G. Eggleston; larceny. 6 months h.1. (cumulative).

ROBERT DAVIDSON, at Fremantle, on the 30th ult., by Det. F. G. Eggleston ; larceny. £5 fine. Pro­perty recovered.

WM. KENNEDY, at Perth, on the 18th inst., by Det. J. Sutherland; larceny. Remanded.

Deserter from H.M. Service. P. W ALSH, gunner, age 20 years and 2 months,

height 6ft., fair compleXIon, reddish hair, blue eyes, native of Tipperary, Ireland; deserted from t he W.A. Artillery, at Albany, on the 22nd inst.. The deserter was O'!'anted leave' from 17th to 22nd inst. to proceed to S~lbiaco, P erth, to visit a brother who was sick. His address was giveu P.O., Pert h.­Alj3546.

Burglary and Housebreaking. £50 REWARD.

Vide Police Gazette, 1897, pages 82, !=l0, A1 /2804. Whereas on the night of the 9th MaI:ch last a s~fe

in the Booking Offiee at Coolgardie R atlway StatIOn was feloniously opened, and 100 £5 National Bank notes, £ 114 3s. lId. in gold and silver, cheque for £266 15s. Id. , drawn by F. E. R,andall & Co. on Western Australian Bank, Coolgardie, and a cheque for £1 I s., drawn by McWhinney on same Bank, stolen: Notice is hereby given that a reward of Fiftv POlUlds will be paid by the Government for infoi'mation which will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the offender or offenders.

GEO. PHILLIPS, Police Department, Commissioner of Police.

Chief Office, Perth, 11th Ma)', 1897.

Perth.-Stolen between 10 and 11 p.m., 18th inst., from the owner's residence, 190 Hay Street, entrance being effected by the front door, which was left unlocked,-five £1 National Bank notes, a gold brooch, curb chaiu pattern. with three balls at.tached; an oval shaped gold brooch, set with large diamond, and having space at back for photograph; a black Morocco leather bag with silver mounted twisted hancUe; 1 doz. new silver plated teaspoons, and 1 silver plated butter knife with ivory handle, the property of Mrs. Rall .-Al /3481. 19th May, 1897.

P eTth.-Stolen on the 24th inst. from the owner's dwelling at 245 Goderich Street, entrance heing effected by hreaking open the back doo)' during the absence of the inmates,-a lady's demi-hunting gold watch, plain case, key-winding; a gold fob chain, three or four strands, with a pendant resemhling an acorn; a gold hrooch, set with two or three cairngorm stones; and about £35, consisting of two £10 notes, Supp,)sed W.A. Bank, and balance in gold, the property of Thomas Stewart.-A13548, 24th May, 1897. ---

Syclney.--Stolen between 8th aud 10th inst., from 367 Pitt Street,-about 100 pairs of hoot.s, consisting of 4() pairs of men's glacG kid lace-up boots, si7.es from 5 to 10, branded on sole with stamp about the size of a penny (with an @rnamentalmonogram " M. & M.," intertwined in centre, surrounded b.v a margin containing the words" perfect fitting, reliable ") over a knot, "M. & M.," a scroll, with the words "real glace kid," and the wonl " Sta.frord " underneath all. The letters "M. & M ." (brand) are woven in the loops of the heels; the loops are bla.ck and yellow. 29 pairs of men's calf pa.tent Oxford shoes, sizes from 7 to 9, pump soles, hranded on sole with a stamp about the si7.e of a penny, in the sbape of a wheel with ornamental spokes, the words" The Raut ton" running rounel the nave of the wheel, the pro­pertyof Wm. Cull & Sons, Sydney. It is probable that these goods will be offered for sale in this colony. Fac s'imiles of bra,nds and marks may be seen at D et.ective Offices, P erth, Fremant.le, and Coolga~die. 1\ rewarcl of £50 will be paid for in­formatIOn leadmg to the arrest and conviction of the thieves.--A1 /3560, 2Mh Mfty. 1897.

Warrants Issued. CHARLES SCHRODER, stout and muscular build,

a~e about 40 years, height 6ft., brown hail', light hrown beard, whiskers aud moustache, rather straggly, full and fleshy. visage, dark complexion, very large hands and Wl'lsts, form erly a carrier on the Cu~ road; unlawfully taking and working a h?rse WIthout tbe consent of the owner, Robed Cecil FIeld. Dated Nannine, 12th May, 1897.- W. \,," .

PAVID TH<?MPSON, :nedium build, age 35 years helght 5ft. 9m. or 10m., dark hair and moustlwhe,

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blue eyes, long visage, fair complexion, long scar on one ann above wrist, a brickmaker ; wife desert.ion . Dated Guildford, 18th May, 1897.-W. 40Y'

- GROVES. medium build, age about 40 years, height Mt. 6in. or 7in., dark brown hair, beard, mOl1stache and whiskers, straight nose. thin visage, dresses in dark clothes and carries a mackintosb : being indebted to Samuel Guisberg ill the sum of £11 3s. To be arrested at any seaport of the Colony but not elsewhere. Dated Perth, 19th May, 1897.-­W. 4;/.

FANNY BROWN CI.lias KITTY McDERlIlOTT, stout build, very straight, age abOllt. 34 years, height 5ft. 6in., black hair, broad fe~Ltures, brown eyes. long nose, ova'! visage. reddish complexion. bloated from drink, very broad shouldero;, prostitute; disobeying summons to appear at Coolga.rdie Poliee Court on the 15th inst. on a charge of using ohscene language. Dated 17th May, 1897 .-W. 'If' ·

GOOL ARMED, stout and fat build, age 25 years, height 5ft . 6in. or 7in ., blaek hair, slight growth of moustache and whiskers, brown eyes, large and sharp pointed nose, pale com plexilln. ver.v sma.ll t.ooth in front of upper jaw, wears a small gold ring and a large silver ring on the little finger of left hlLlld, a camel driver, native of Afghanishtn, dressed in white trollsers, black coat, and fez. will prohably attempt to leave Colony viii Fremantle or Geraldton for Singapore; being indebted to Abdool Rahim in t.he snm of £32. To be arrested at any seaport of the Colonv but not elsewbere. Dated Coolgarc1ie, 17th May, ·1897.·-·W. '0\"'. <

J. T. LYONS, stout build, good appea,ntn<:e, age 32 or 33 years, lwight 5ft. 6iu . or 7in .. la'own hair, short bir beard and moustache, brown eyes, round visage, fair <:omplexion, a miner; imposition on Wm. Rv. Betts. Dated NOl'l>ema.n, 2lRt lVbv. 1897.--W·'N· .

CUTHBERT CLIFTON, middling stout build, age ~7 years, height 5ft. llin. , fair hair hl'ushed back, beard and moustadle, hlue eyes, straight nose, fair com­plexion. stammers slightly in pronouncing "s," ,t native of England; being indebted to Messrs. Sedding & Wilkillson in the sum of £415 19s. 4d. To be arrested ,tnd brought ashore as often as he may be found in any vessel about to proceed to sea. D ated Albany, 22nd May. 1897.--VV. Vi'.

DARHAM L. DOOLETTE (for description vide P.G., 1897, p . 82, W. V-/), beiug indebted to John Driffield in tlw sum of £100. To be arrested and brought ashore as often as he may be found in any vessel about to proceed to sea. Dated Albany, 22n .. 1 Ma'y, 1897. - W. ·'if"".

Horses, Cattle, &c. Vicle Police Gazette, 1897, page 150, A~/a458.

F?·emantle.-The cl: :stnut mare described in the above referenee, the property of Nicholas Dalp, has been found, not stolen.

NIt. Gou,lrl.-Sold at lVIilly Milly, on the 6th uIt., by order of H. B. Walsh, J.P. ,·--one c:hestnut geld­ing, branded (0 near rihs , near hind-foot white: one brown gelding', branded~) ne;:>.!' ribs; one bay gelding, branded A 8 neltr side, star on forehead.

P el·th .- Stolen on the 17th inst. from the owner's premises in H,t.V Street West, an iron grey entire po' . 1 hout 10 hands high, no bralJds, mftrk on riglll' b _ ·)f nose from an old eut, hog-m:1ned, closel.r clipped all over, the property of Joseph Rogers .­Al/3482, 19th Mal. 1897.

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Missing' Friends. AUSTIN BEARD, age 48 years, height Sft. 9in., light

brown hail', blue eyes, bootmaker, left Sydney for IVestern A ustralia in October, 1896, and has not been beard of since the begin ning of January. In­quiry by Mrs. R A. Beard, BOt'l~lY Road, North Botany, Sydney, N.S.W. InfonnatlOn to Detechve Office, Perth.-Bl/4179.

HUGH MAITLAND, age 42 years, height Sft. lOin. to 6ft., black curly hail', dark eyes, dark compl.exlOn, palm of left hand scal:red. a carpenter, natlve of Scotland, and speaks wlth a strong Scotch ~ccellt; last heard of at Fremantle, 14th October, 1896. In­quiry by Mrs. Annie Maitland, 49 Erskineville Ro~d, Erskineville, Sydney. InformatlOll to Detectlve Office, Perth.-Bl/4185.

ALEXANDER GRIGOR, age 33 years, height about 5ft. 9in. Oi' lOin., rather dark complexioll, dark brown hair, black eyes; left London in 188~ or ~883 ~or New South Wales; believed to be IdentlCal wIth Alexander (or "Scotty") Smith, who left Dubbo, N.S.W., for West Australia, in September, 1896, and whose last. known address was G.P.O., P erth, about the beginning of January, 1897. Inquiry by his mother, Mrs. Mary Grigor, 27 P ercy Street, Totten­ham Court Road, London. Information to Detective Office, P erth.- B1 j4196.

WILLIAM and HENRY LIND, age 27 aud 28 years respectively, miners, natives of Leichardt, N .S.vv:.; no further description given ; left Cue for Coolgardle, April. 1894. Inquiry by P. Lind (father), care of Mr. C. Anderson, May Street, Orange Grove Estate, L eichardt, Sydney, N.S.W. Information to Detec­tive Office, Perth.---Bl 4284.

lVIICHAEL ELLIOTT CHARLTON, height Sft. Sin., dark brown hair, slightly aquiline nose, expansive forehead; left Melbourne for Perth about 8 months a,go Inquiry by his father, the Rev. J. H. Charlton, Cavan Cottage, R<tthfriland, Ireland. InformatlOn to Detective Office, Perth.- Bl j4292.

AUGUSTUS ClESAR, age 45 years, height Sft. 6in. ~r 7in., dack eomplexion (Hindoo half-caste), black hall' and moustache, black eyes, Roman nose, scar ~)ll chin, mole on throat, an engineer, Roman Cathoh?, native of Calcutta, India ; last heard of at Coolgard18 ill November, 1896, when he was Rtaying at or near the "Coolgardie" Hotel, . and. was employ~d as eno'ineer at some of the mmes; lS a heavy drmker. Inq nil'y by wife, Mrs. Mar;: Cool:lar, W a~ry Street, Valley, Brisbane. InformatlOn to Detectlve Office, Perth.- Bl/3916.

'. Inquests. f

P e?,th.- On the 20th inst., at the Court House, before Dr. T . H. Lovegrove, Coroner, touching the fire which occurred iu 'Hay Street on the ~5th ult. Verdict-" Cause of fire unknowll."-Bl/4218.

F?·emantle.-On the 10th inst., at the Court House, hefore Dr. T. H. Lovegrove, Coroner, tou~hing t}~e fire which occurred at T. C. Burgess & Co. s store m Essex Street on the 9tl1 inst. Verdict-" Cause of fire unknown." - B1/4278.

F?·emantle .- On the 10th and 18th inst., at the Court House before Dr. T. H . Lovegrove, Coroner, on the body' of Ann WareLam. Verdict-" Dea.th from natural causes ."-Blj4280.

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B?'idgetown.-On the 13th inst., at Dingup, before W. A. G. WaIter, RM., Coroner, on the body of Thomas Giblett, who was killed on the 12th inst., by a log falling on him. Verdict-" Accident.al death." -B1/4283 .

Ma?-ble BCi?'.-On the 14th ult., at the Court House, before Axel Ostlund, KM., Coroner, on the body of Albert EdwarJ Higgins, who was killed at the Augusta Mine by a log of wood falling down a shaft. Verdict-" Accidental death."-B1/4286.

Nt;wcastle.-On the 19th inst., at Woodland, Toodyay, before John Adam, RM., Coroner, on the body of Will. Beardman, sen., who was found dead in his room on the 18th inst. Verdict-" Suicide by strangling himself with a )'ope."-B1/4288.

Pe?·th. - On the 18th inst., at the Court House, before T. F. Quinlan, J.P., Acting Coroner, on the body of D. McF. B. Lindsay, late Police Constable, who died on the 18th inst. Verdict- -' · Death from acute congestion of the lungs."--Bl '4289.

Nod/wm.-On the 18th inst. , at. the Court House, before A. Madden, J.P., Acting Coroner, on the body of Fanny Chitty Anne, ab. nat. , ~ho was drowne.d in the River Avon while endeavounng to escape from custod? Vel'clirt-" Accidental death."- ,B1/4290.

.JJ{enzies,-On the 17th inst., at the" Pa.lace" Hotel, before Henry Gregory, J'.P., Acting Coroner, on the bodv of Malachv Hurley. Verdict-"Death from nat{ll'al causes .":'-' B l/4296.

Bunbu?'y .-On the 21st and 22nd inst., at the Courthouse, ue£ore W. H. Timperley, RM., Coroner, on the body of Alice Hislop, aged 1 ,veal' and 9 months, who was drowned in a well at Bunbury on the 20th inst. Verdict - " Accident~.l death."­B1 j4297.

Property Lost. Vicle Police Gazette, 1897, page 140, P.L. 2,,','.

The purse and money described in the above refer­ence, the property of Robt. M'Altee, have been founel and returned to the owner.

P e?·th.--On the 16th inst .. -a P.O. Savings Bank book, showing deposit of £23, the property of Thomas Keane.-P.L. 2-t-i'. · On the 17th inst.,-:-~ lady's Russian leather purse, maroon colour, contammg. golc1 wedding ring, some postage stamps, and 2 rallway tickets, the property of Mrs. Tuckwell. - P.L. ':/. On the 20th inst., a Malacca cane walking stick, ivory handle, owner's name engraved on stick, the property of C. H. Humphries.- P.L. "9'73 . On the 10th inst. , a P.O. Savings Bank book, the propert? of Geo. Casey.-P.L. 29'/,

Ooolga?·clie.-On the Sth inst.,-a lady' s open-faced gold watch , keyless, octagonal shal?e, and small go~d chain, with a gold seal engraved WIth crest (bull 1Il

coronet) attachefl., the property of Mrs. Donglas.­P.L.-'g'-,!> .

Albany.-On the 19th inst., ;1, lady's gold h';ln~ing watch, chased case, rim for holdlllg glass mlssmg, " B.R." on outside front case, "Bessie Ross " on inside back case, also a long fine gold chain attached, the property of Mr. B .. A. Strachan.-P. L. ";/ .

O~te.-On the 2nd inst. , a small black Gladstone bag, size 18in. by 8in., containing papers, the property of T. C. Wright. - P.L. Vf' .

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PRISONERS DISOHARGED.

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F?'om F?'emantle P?-ison, dUTing the 'Week ending Srdu?"CZay, 22nd May, 1897.

Brennan, Michael

Smith, Henry Stanley, John

Phillips, John

Fagan, John Morris, Wm.

Wanliss, John

Elhs, George Wadgee Bartlett, Edw., alias

Thos. Green Keyte, Daniel Ennis, Michael Pearson, Reginald McLeod, Murdoch Ramsay, William .. .

J ackson, H elena Meacks, George

Parker, W illiam

Turner, Sidney Clark, Henry Reimiense, Francis Dryden ( or Drear·

den), Richd. ]'rancis, John Statham, Samuel ... Ah Chee

Marmion, Patrick Abb Bin Darawin ... Hassin Bin Samat Alwyn Alli Bin Jacohi, Bin Haji ...

Disorderly

Assault ... Disorderly

Do.

Drunkenness Unlawfully on premises; escaping from legal custody

Larceny (two charges)

Unlawfully on premises Assault Idle and disorderly

Do. Do.

Larceny ... Unlawfully on premises Disorderly

Do. Assaulting police

Do.

Idle and disorderly Do.

Drtmkenness Unlawful possession

Idle and disorderly Assault Rogue and vagabond (two

charges) Drunkenness

(Deserting steamer "Niths· ) dale"

Fine 20s. or 21 days h.1.

1 month h.1. F ine 10s. or 7 days

h .1. Fine £2 or 21 days

h.1. 21 days h.1. ... 12 months h.1.; 6

months h.1. (cum.) 6 months h .1. ; 6 months

h .1. (cumulative) 8 months h.1. 1 month h.1.. .. 6 months h .1.

3 months h.1. 3 months h.1. 6 months h.1. 7 days h.l~ Fine £2 or 21 days

h.1. 1 month h.1... Fine 50s. or 1 month

h.1 . Fine 50s. or 1 month

h .l. 14 days h.1. 14 days h.1. . .. Fine 20s. or7 days h.1. 3 months h .1.

6 months h.1. 6 months h .1. Six months imprison.

ment Fine £ 1 or 14 days h.1.

Remand

F?'om Ne'Wcastle Gaol, during the 'Week ending 15th May, 1897. Ling, William Smith, Thomas Bailiss, J ohn Bickley, Robert, alias

Hanburge, R. .. . Cm·tin, Michael . . .

Disorderly Do. Do. Do.

Do.

2 months h.1.

t 40s. fine or ) h.1.

14 days

40s. fine or 21 days h.1.

From YO?'k Gaol, dU?'ing the week ending 15th Ma,y, 1897.

Fremantle

P erth Do.

Fremantle

Do. Coolgardie

Guildford

Perth Do.

Fremantle

Perth Fremantle Coolgardie Fremantle Do.

Do. Do.

Do.

Perth Do.

Fremantle Perth

Do. Geraldton

VIctoria Plains

Fremantle

Do.

Northam

Do.

Do.

Edwards, John

Clarke, John

... \ Disorderly; assaulting police /5S. fine or 7 days h.l.; I York . £5 fine or 1 monthh.1.

... Drunkenness ... ... ... £1 fine or 21 days h.1. Do.

F?'om Ma?'ble Ba?' Lock-up, dU1'ing the t'Wo months ending 30th Ap?'il, 1897. Brown, Thomas Williams, John C. Marrabinya, alias

Tiger Moobolbah, alias

Jimmy Moosah Brom, Sam. Chadee, Charley Moordadong, alias

Hector I Ningerbung, alias

Paddy

Idle and disorderly Obscenity Breach of contract

Do.

I dle and disorderly Do. Do.

Breach of contract

Do.

1 month h.1. ... 2 months h.1. 1 month h.1.

1 month h.1.

3 months h.1. 3 months h.1. 3 months h.1. 1 month h .1.. ..

1 month h.1.. ..

From Albany Gaol, dU?'ing the week ending 15th May, 1897.

Nullagine l\Ial'bleBar Barn boo Creek

Do.

Marble Ba.r

Do. Do.

Nullagine

Do.

l I ~17th May. I I

J 18th do.

l I J 1

~ 19th do.

j l

1

~20th do.

I J l

I (21st do.

J l I

I ~22nd do. I

\

j

loth May.

~ 12th do. )

14th- do. 15th do.

14th May.

lOth do.

12th March. 2nd April.

~ 17th do.

~ 29th do.

~ 30th do.

S~~l:(or Lovett), I Disorderly . .. I 6 weeks h.1.... . .. I Albany . .. I 10th May.

From Derby Gaol, dU?'ing the 'Week ending 8th May, 1897. Arbalgee, alias Jacky I Unlawful possession; escaping I 2 years h.1. ; 3 months I Derby

I from custody h .1. . .. 16th May.

159

Prisoners Discharged -continued.

Con~ I u,eg. No. Name. Offeuce. Sentence.

~ ------------------ ------------------------------------------------

W lHwe I Date of Discharge. Committed.

Free Do.

Ab. na.t'l Free

F1'om O~te Lockup, during the week ending 22nd May, 1897 . O'Rourke, Owen ... I Drunk . . . ... ... .. . 14 days h.1. ... .. . I Day Dawn Perrett, William .. . Idle and .disorderly; unlawful 1 14 days h.1.; 14 days Cue . ..

posses~lOn h.1.

F1'orn BunbuTY Gaol, du,ring the week ending 22nd Ma.y, 1897. Ntmdle, Alfre~ ... 1 Assau~t ... ... . .. I 1 month h.1. . .. I Bunbury Jones, BenJamm ... Refusmg duty... ... 4 weeks h.1. .. . .. . Do. . ..

From N01'se'l1w,n Loclc-up, during the week ending 20th May, 1897.

17th May. 20th do.

20th May . 23rd do.

Free I _______ ---''-M __ a_rn_ham, T_h_O_S_. __ I~~rceny .. . ... 11 month h.1. I NorsemHon 20th May.

Prisoners tried at the Quarter Sessions, Cue, commencing on Wednesday, M.ay 19th, 1897.

dft~~~. Reg. No. Name. Offence. Dist,rict. Pulice Gazette page. Verdict. Hu,,- disposed of.

Free ... Do. Do.

H,\.Zpttt·1 ~o.

540 542 543 546 549 551 552 554 556 557 560 561

1897. Wallace, Hugh Forgery Mt. Magnet 64 Not guilty

Do. Uttering Do. 64 Guilty 18 months h.l. Keane, Patk. J oseph Larceny Day Dawn Do. 12 months h.l.

E80APED PRISONER8.

~ame. I I VOII' I llteg, No. ditil)n. i)a.t,e of escape. I District from. j)e~el'iptioll a.nd ]'am,&'l'ks.

Harris, Frank ... Free 15th August, 1895 .. . Fremantle Vide PoLice Gazette, 1895, page 160 Morgan, David do. 12th Sept., 1895 Coolgardie Do. do., do. do. 169 McDonald, Jas. do. 12th Sept., 1895 Geraldton Do. do., do. do. 169 Burke, Wm. ... . .. do. 1st January, 1896 . Victoria Plains Do. do., l896 do. 13 Evans, Robt . . do. 3rd March, 1896 Perth. Do. do., do. do. 53 McArthur, F .... do. 17th April, 1896 Albany Do. do., do. do. 94 Slack, John do. 13th June, 1896 Coolgarclie Do. do., do. do . 130 Brosnan, Timothy do. 20th August, 1896:: Geraldton Do. do., do. do. 190 Hopkins, John do. 9th Sept., 1896 Newcastle ... Do. do., do. do. 207 Jenkins, Wm. ... do . 9th Sept., 1896 Newcastle Do. do., do. do. 207 Watson, Thomas do. 17th Sept., 1896 Coolgarclie . Do. do., do. do. 212 Elcombe, Thos. 10374 T.L. 23rd Nov., 1896 Fremantle Do. do., do. do. 286

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By Authority: RICHARD PBTHIIR, Government Pl'inter, Perth.