An amazing source of genealogical and historical information, the Police
Gazettes have been a relatively untouched resource, partly because of
accessibility and partly because they weren't generally known as a key source.
Now that they are being released on searchable CD-ROM, they are available for
all to use.
Anyone researching their family will have a 'lost' family member
or two! You may well find them listed here, on either side of the law. Maybe
they were a policeman, or someone who was a victim of crime. You can find the
physical details on many people listed here, including those missing, wanted or
released, which helps to paint a picture of them (name, aliases used, age,
height, colour hair, colour eyes, distinguishing features, even type and colour
of clothing worn).
This CD contains all issues released during 1924, and contains information on
housebreak-ins, robberies, arson, murders, lost horses and cattle, inquest
verdicts, escaped prisoners and reports on those released. Also included are
lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists
of arrests, escaped prisoners, and missing persons, men deserting their wives
and children, as well as deserters from service and more ... Notices from Police
Gazettes from other states are also often included.
Example entries taken from the 17 October 1900 issue:
Return of Appointments, &c. in the Police Force [only a couple
have been noted here]
Reg. No: 6878
Name: Collins, Ernest Alexander
Date of Birth: 1.12.02
Appointed: 12.6.23
Station: Depot
Married or Single: S
Mounted or Foot: F
Reg. No: 7547
Name: McCurdy, Stanley Bertram
Date of Birth: 2.2.98
Appointed: 10.4.24
Station: Depot
Married or Single: M
Mounted or Foot: F
A fascinating read for all with an interest in Victoria and its people in the
1920s. This CD contains high quality scanned images of the whole of the years
issues. It has been bookmarked for easy navigation. and pages can be searched,
browsed, enlarged and printed out if required
