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If you had family living in South Australia in the 1918, have you thought of
looking at the Police Gazettes for information? These are a unique, useful and
extremely fascinating resource for local, family and social historians. Compiled
to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, these Gazettes contain details
and information that can not be found anywhere else.
Issued approximately weekly, this CD-ROM is a compilation of all 52 issues
that were released during 1918. The information contained in each issue includes
lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists
of Justices of the Peace, lists of arrests and discharges (which include
descriptions), escaped prisoners, and missing persons. Notices from Police
Gazettes from other states are also often included.
Example entry taken from the 2 October 1918 issue:
Warrants issued
William Henry Ballinger, described as a native of New Zealand, laborer, 33
years of age, 5ft. 8 1/4in. high, reddish complexion, brown hair, brown
eyes, long straight nose, clean shaven, artificial teeth in top jaw (one
gold on right side), large burn on inside right ankle; charged with larceny
from Charles Morgan, at Port Pirie, on September 9th, 1918. Note. - Offender
was arrested for above offence, charged before the Police Court, Port Pirie,
on September 10th, 1918, and sentenced to given him an opportunity to enlist
and be accepted for military service. He offered his services, but was
rejected, and is therefore to be arrested and lodged in the Gladstone Gaol
for one month. Warrant filed at Port Pirie. - (C.2735)
Example entry taken from the 6 November 1918 issue:
Miscellaneous Information
On the 31st ultimo, John Tester (State boy) absconded from the Industrial
School, at Edwardstown. Description - 15 1/2 years of age, about 5ft. 2in.
high, very fair complexion, fair hair, thin face, wore a brown suit, brown
felt hat, and tan boots. - (C.3256)
A few unique features appear in this years issues:
- marine stores collectors' licences
- list of medical officers appointed to attend destitute persons' in
country districts
This CD contains high quality scanned images of the whole the year's issues.
It has been bookmarked for easy navigation. and pages can be searched, browsed,
enlarged and printed out if required.
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System Requirements
- Any computer using Adobe (Acrobat) Reader 4 or later
- Adobe Reader 6 or later is recommended for CDs with searchable text
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