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This Gazette is published for Police information only, and the Police throughout tlie Colony

are instructed to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the contents.

M. S. SMITH, Superintendent of Police.

No. 10.] WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. [1876.

Circular Orders and Miscellaneous Information.

CO. "/^—In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance 39 Vic. No. 15, the following rule will be observed by the Police throughout the Colony:— When a Warrant for the apprehension of any person has been issued by a Magistrate at any Station, the Police Ofhcer or Constable in charge of such Station wiU forward to each Police Station in the Colony, and to the Detective Office in Perth, a copy of such Warrant, countersigned by himself, attaching to the Copy Warrant the Form No. 198, giving an accurate description of the person required to be apprehended.

Arrests in all cases can be effected by the Police on such Copy Warrants.

Officers in charge of Divisions will see that the Police in their Divisions make themselves acquainted with the provisions of the above Ordinance.

February 18th, 1876.


CO. "/,.,,—For the future, notifications of the arrest of absconders, stating the name of the Constable by whom the arrest was effected, need only be forwarded direct to the Detective Office, instead of as hitherto, to all stations; where possible, intimation must be sent by telegraph as well as by post. Cancellation of warrants may be notified in same manner. On the receipt of the Police Gazette, the Police throughout the Colony are to be careful to note the announcement of arrests and cancellation of warrants.

M. S. SMITH,

Superintendent of Police.

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CO. ''|^y,,—The foUowing promotions and appointments will take place from the 1st May:—

To be 1st Class Constables:—

2nd Class Constables William Lavery, WiUiam McCreery, David Hackett.

To be 2nd Class Constables:—

Probation Constables John Nugent, John Murray, Joseph Parley, W. G. Gerring.

M. S. SMITH, Superintendent.

28-4-76.

Stealing in Dwellings, from the Person, &c.

On 25th instant, from dwelUng-house of David Plant, Toodyay Eoad, Swan,—saddle, large size, lined with collar lining, one staple broken; single bridle, square buckles, throat strap has been mended; single barrel gim, maker " J. HoUis," twist barrel, brass mountings, small hole made with penknife in each of them, ramrod mahogany, blackened over with ink; gold scarf pin, head t-n^sted shape of knot; child's necklace, red beads; necklace imitation of pearl, with heart, same material; necklace imitation gold; black necklace, with cross, imitation je t ; silver brooch shape of star; oval-shaped brooch, glass in front, with flower painted inside; round-shaped brooch, composition, with flower in front; black billy-cock ha t ; some powder, shot, and two smaU boxes of caps.—C I. 67.

On 25th inst., from James Mitchell and Dennis Bennett, at the New York Hotel, York,—silver | plate Geneva lever watch, with compensating balance wheel. No. 25399 under the dial, common chain attached, serpentine pattern; locket and bone ring, one glass in locket broken, the property of James MitcheU; new black cloth dress coat, the property of Dennis Bennett. Vide Apprehensions. York Police report if opera faced or hunting.—C I. 68.

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On 22nd inst., from the hut of David Lovell, York District,—20 lbs. flour, 2 lbs. sugar, 10 lbs. salt pork, J lb. tea, pannican, no handle, and dent in side, razor and pair of scissors, one of the points broken.— C L 69.

On 22nd inst., from the shop of Alexander Bergin, Shoemaker, Fremantle,—pair half Wellington boots, English tops, the name of WiUiam Warren written on sole of one boot. Charles Morris alias Toney, suspected.—CI. 70.

On 27th inst., from premises of Dr. Barnett, Fremantle, the property of t.l. 10036, Charles Parley,—old coat, dark colored tweed, Crimean shirt, pair duck trowsers nearly new.—C I. 71.

Sometime since October last, from the dwelling-house of Joseph Spencer, Strawberry HUl, Albany District, the property of WiUiam A. Spencer,— bamboo wallcing stick, handle mounted with silver, fitting about an inch down all round; on top of silver is engraved the Dutch Arms of the Island of Poo loo ay, and " De Eesidentile Van Poo loo ay" in a circle, letters reversed.—CI. 73.

On night of 19th or morning of 20th ult., from verandah of house in York St., Albany, the property of Henry Warne,—pea jacket, blue rough cloth, nearly new; black cloth trowsers, new; black cloth waistcoat, only 3 buttons; black cloth waistcoat, with small white spots, 2 buttons off; the black cloth clothes stamped Pears & Trew, Bourke St., Melbourne, in circle.—CI. 74.

On or about 26th ult., from the house of John Mead,—new black pilot cloth coat, double breasted, side pockets, and black lining; pair dark blue cloth trowsers, police cloth; two pair white drUl trowsers; dark blue cloth vest, police cloth; blue tweed vest, police tweed; two white shirts; black billy cock ha t ; white puggree, purple stripes at end; german silver verge watch, open flat face. Charles Price, exp., living at Leeder's farm, suspected.—C.L 75.

On 20th ult., from the hut of John Jackson, at Dolbecutting, Youndegin District,—Crimean shirt, plaid pattern; comb and damper.—CI. 76.

On 22nd ult., from the person of John Bone, who had been drinking at Victoria Hotel, Geraldton, during the day,—about £60 in five and one-pound notes. Bone knows nothing as to whom he was in company with, or when he lost it, and cannot give any description of the notes.—CI. 78.

On 24th ult., from a coat in Osborne's Boarding-house, Geraldton, the property of Mullet, a Malay,— about d£l 7s. in silver; also, several agreements and papers written in Dutch, one of the agreements being witnessed by L.C. Mainland, of Shark's Bay; papers identifiable. Thomas Leonard, exp., late Eeg. No. 8051, suspected.—C I. 79.

Since January last, from a desk in the house of L. Eliot, Wellington-street, Perth,—wedding ring, much worn.—C I. 80.

Inquest. On 18th inst., at Albany, by the Eesident Magis

trate, on the body of Eichard Norrish, a boy aged 12 years, who was ran over by a waggon at Choker-up, on the 16th inst. Verdict " Accidental Death."

Apprehensions. AMOS WOOD, free, on warrant at Albany, by P.C.

Learey, on 5th inst.; charged with deserting from the service of P . & 0. Company. Sentenced on 6th, at Albany PoUce Court, to 14 days hard labour. ^

WILLIAM BEAMWELL alias WILLIAM EOSE, c.p., Eeo- No 6715, on warrant issued 27th August, 1873 by P C T. Hogan, at Tulbrunup, on 3rd mst., charged with deserting the sei-vice of John Hassell Albany, in August, 1873, sentenced to 14 days hard labour. This man when searched had on him the parchment c.p., of 6715, William Eose; from enquiry this was ascertained to be his right name.

FEANCIS MACKIE, c.r., 8367, was cautioned and discharged on 4th inst., by Albany Bench, on charg of deserting service of Alexander Moir, on 28tL'<'i March last; no warrant issued.

JOHN GEAT, t.l., Eeg. No. 9756, by P.C A. Morrison, on 27th inst., at Fremantle, charged with steaUng a cockatoo, the property of Frederick W. Scott, Fremantle; sentenced on 29th inst., by Fremantle Bench, to 3 months' hard labour.

Vide Police Gazette, page 34. ALPEED FLETCHEE, exp., on 22nd inst., at Bun

bury, committed for trial at Supreme Court.

Vide Police Gazette, page 23. JOHN GANISON, free, seaman, at Fremantle, on

26th inst., was committed for trial.

PATEICK O'SHEA, exp., late Eeg. No. 2939, at Vasse, on 20th, by L.S. Back, charged with larceny from dwelling house of John Swallow, Vasse; case dismissed on 22nd.

Vide Police Gazette, page 34. NATIEMAN and BATIEMAN, ab. natives, charged

with larceny of rations, &c., from the hut of John Wall, shejilierd, in July, 1874; on 22nd inst., at York Police Court, Natieman sentenced to 6 months' hard labour, and Batieman discharged.

Vide Police Gazette, page 33. TOMMY KICKET, and TOMMY DABBAE, charged by

Lance-Sergt. Waldock, at York Police Court, on 25th inst., with the murder of BUly Aram, ab. nat., on the night of l l t h inst., were both committed for trial at Supreme Court.

Vide Police Gazette, page 31. EuM CRUM, sentenced on 22nd ult., at Perth

PoUce Court, to three months' hard labor. »

Vide Police Gazette, page 15. JOHN B . LOMAS, exp., late Eeg. Nos. 4406 and

5882, at Victoria Plains, on 26th April, by L. C Troy.

PATEICK CONLAN, exp., late Eeg. No. 3703, on warrant by L. Sergeant Waldock, on 26th ult.; charged with the larceny of watch and black cloth coat, the property of James Mitchell and Dennis Bennet, vide C I . 68. Property not recovered, strong suspicions against prisoner, who is remanded tUl 3rd inst.

Vide Police Gazette, page 31. GEOEGE KING, free, was discharged on 24th ult.,

at Albany, but with orders to maintain his wife.

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Viile Ahsconder 4.

Eeg. No. 9683 J O H N C A R T E E , a t Dundar ragan , by P . C Back and L . C Finlay, on 27th inst .

^ Vide Police Gazette, page 32.

^ COLBY B I L L Y , ab. nat. , sentenced on 25th ult . , at Geraldine, to three months ' hard labor.

T A N K I E E , T A N K I E T , and Y A P COON, Chinese, by P . C Buck, at Fremant le , on 24th inst., on warrant issued on same date, at F reman t l e ; charged with deserting from the service of Drummond Wanlis , on 24th. Each sentenced on 25th, a t Fremant le , to two months ' hard labor.

J O H N B L A I E H A W L E Y , fi-ee, by P . C Coppin, at Eoebourne, on 13th M a r c h ; charged with stealing

-)W.A. Bank Note for £1, the property of Mrs. J. A. Cooper. Sentenced on 2l3t March, to one mouth 's ha rd labor.

Warrants Issued. M I C H A E L , ab. native, about 22 years of age, was

lately a police native at Victoria P la ins ; is charged on warrant issued at Nor tham, on 27th ult., with speai'ing ab. native woman Dimed, a t Green Hills, on the 22nd ult.

Vide Circular issued Sth Septemherj 1874. B E N J A M I N L E V Y , exp., late Eeg . No. 4037. Des

cription—Middling stout, 39 years, height 5 ft. 5in, dark brown hair, l ight hazel eyes, oval visage. Marks—cut left wris t ; sear right eyebrow ; is charged on war ran t issued at Newcastle, 8 th September, 1874, with committing an indecent assault on Catherine and Elizabeth Cain (both children) on 25th August , 1874. This man has not left the Colony, ^

Property Lost. Cheque on National Bank, drawn by McKail ,

Albany, payable to J. Higham, Fremant le—amount £9.

H E N E Y M U E E A Y , exp., late Eeg . No. 8942, reports losing his Certificate of Freedom in Kojonup, on 30th March.

On 17th inst., on Town Je t ty , Per th ,—Opossum skin boa, round, ends plain, light grey color. F inder will be rewarded.

Deserting Wives, Families, Service, &c. THOMAS T O L E , exp., late 5718, for whom warrant

issued a t Vasse, on 29th May, 1875, now at Albany ; warrant forwarded.

J A M E S M O E E I S O N , exp., late Eeg. No. 6676, a t F r e m a n t l e ; warrant issued a t Vasse, on l l t h February, 1876.

BOONAN, ab. native. Description—Middling stout, about 35 years, about 5tt. 6in., long visage; is charged, on warrant issued a t York, with desert ing from the service of J . W . Cowan; warrant dated 27th ult.

Tickets-of-Leave on own account have been granted to the following convicts:—

22nd inst., 9726 J o h n EUis, in Fremant le District .

28th April , 9404 James Chapman, York District .

Miscellaneous. C E . 8401 John Eogers , has reported leaving

York, for Newcastle District.

Vide C.I. received from Pinjarrah dated 24th inst.

The clock reported stolen, has been recovered, and now a t Detective Office.

Conditional Eelease 9195 John Hodgkins , has reported leaving Fremant le , to reside in Canning District.

Absconders. 1. H E N E Y E I N G T O N , Eeg . No. 4620, Imperia l

Convict; arrived ia the colony per convict ship Nile, in January , 1858. Description—MiddUng stout , present age 45, 5ft. 9in. high, sandy hair, dark brown eyes, long visage, fresh complexion. Marks—H.K. on each arm ; a farm laborer. Absconded from a Convict Par ty at Point Eesolution on the 10th October, 1868.

2. J O H N O ' E E I L L Y , Eeg. No. 9843, Imperial Con-vic t ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont , in 1868; sentenced to 20 years, 9 th July, 1866. Descript ion—Healthy appearance, present age 30, Sft. 6ia. high, black hair, brown eyes, oval visage, dark complexion ; an I r i shman. Absconded from Convict Eoad Par ty , Bunbury , on the 18th February , 1869.

3. W I L L I A M GOODLAND ah'awBiLL ATTEL,Eeg. N O . 8269, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Eacehorse, 1865, under sentence of 20 years, p.s., March, 1863. Description—Stout, broad shoulders, present age 34, 5ft. 7 | in . high, dark brown hair, bald, light hazel eyes, long visage, fair complexion. Marks—Anchor and J r ight a r m ; sailor and mermaid left a r m ; a carpenter ; has a spot size of half crown on left side of head void of ha i r ; has been in Eoyal Navy ; an Engl ishman ; walks with a quick short stej), tu rns r ight foot outward. Absconded from Convict Boat Par ty , Fremant le , on the 16th December, 1870, and is believed he went overland to South Australia with Bernard Stein in October, 1874.

5. J A M E S B A K E E , Eeg . No. 9068, Imperial Convict ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Corona, 1866, under sentence of 16 years p.s., 25th March, 1865. Description—Slight, present age 69, 5ft. 3 | in . high, grey hair, grey eyes, round visage, dark complexion; a laborer. Absconded from Nor tham Convict Eoad Par ty on the l l t h Ju ly , 1871, last heard of a t DeBurgh 's , Moore Eiver.

6. H E N E Y B E A D B U E Y , Eeg. No. 5979, Imperia l Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Lincelles, January , 1862. Description—Stout, present age 36, 5ft. 5 | in . high, l ight brown hair , l ight hazel eyes, long visage, fresh complexion ; a butcher. Absconded from Convict Boat Pa r ty , Fremant le , on the 3rd AprU, 1872.

7. D E N N I S M A N N I N G , Eeg . No. 9513, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Norwood, July, 1867; sentenced to 10 years in 1865, bu t received additional sentences in this Colony for larceny. Description—Stout, present age 39, 5ft. 2in. high, black hair, black eyes, roimd visage, swarthy complexion ; a laborer. Absconded from Freshwater Bay Eoad Par ty on the 10th May, 1873.

8. J O H N or J A M E S K E A E N S , Eeg. No. 10097,

Colonial Convict; under sentence of 5 years p.s., a t Albany, on the 19th February , 1873, his Imperia l Eeg. No. was 7747, sentence 6 years p.s., on the 7th May, 1861. Description—Stout, present age 39, 5ft. 4in. high, brown hair, oval visage, dark complexion,

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Marks—Bayonet stab in neck, D left side, bullet mark on right leg, willow left arm, J. right arm; a laborer. Absconded from Point Eesolution Eoad party on the 10th August, 1873.

9. HENEY PAEKENSON, Eeg. No. 8674, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Vimiera, December, 1865, reconvicted for larcenies in this Colony. Description—Middling stout, present age 36, 5ft. 6|in. high, brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Dot and H on left arm; a laborer. Absconded from North Fremantle Depot on the 8th March, 1874, believed to be in or near Perth.

10. AuGtrsTOE EOGEES, Eeg. No. 9860, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, January, 1868, was sentenced to 10 years p.s., 17th September, 1866. Description— Stout, present age 42, 5ft. 2in. high, Ught eyes, Ught hair, oval visage, light complexion. Marks—Soldier, woman, and anchor on arm; a tailor. Absconded from Albany, whilst at large on a Conditional Eelease, on the 8th January, 1865, supposed to have escaped in American Whaler, Young Phojnix.

11. WILLIAM LEIGH alias FEANK KELLY alias WILLIAM L E E , Eeg. No. 9964, Colonial Convict; (Imp. Eeg. No. 6033); arrived in the Colony per convict ship Lincelles, January, 1862 ; reconvicted at the Supreme Court, Perth, 7th October, 1869, sentenced to 7 years p.s. Description—Stout, present age 39, 5ft. 3iin. high, fresh complexion. Marks —Heart on palm of left hand, cut on left hand, black spots on left arm; a glover and tailor. Absconded from Freshwater Bay Convict Eoad Party on the 13th March, 1875, believed to have been on the Swan two months ago.

13. MANDES TOMMY, ab. native, escaped from Vasse Lock-up, 5th inst., whilst undergoing sentence of 14 days. For description vide Police Gazette, page 23.

14. THOMAS DAEEAGH, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9707; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, 10th January, 1868, sentenced for life, 2nd March, 1866. Description—Stout, age 42 years, height 5 ft. 6\ in., red hair, grey eyes, round visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Mole on right cheek; mole on breast; is much freckled; square shoulders, and walks erect. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8-30 am., 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

15. MARTIN HOGAN, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9767; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont ; received a life sentence 21st August, 1866. Description—Stout, ago 37 years, height 5 ft. 6 in., dark brown hair, dark hazel eyes, long visage, dark complexion. Marks—D left side; cut left cheek; cut left eyebrow; walks firmly; has the gait and appearance of a cavalry soldier; is a coachpainter. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8.30 a.m., 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

16. MICHAEL HAEEINGTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9757; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received life sentence 7th July, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 48 years, 5ft. 7|in. high, brown hair, grey eyes, full visage, sallow complexion. Marks—D left side; pockmarked. Fenian. Absconded at 8.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on I7th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

17 THOMAS HASSETT, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9758- arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received life sentence 15th August, 1866 Description-Middling stout, age 36 years, height 5 ft. 8 in., brown hair, light grey eyes, lonj visage, fresh complexion. M a r k s - D left side; c^ mark left side upper l ip; a rough carpenter Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8-30 a.m., 17th April 1876. Escaped from the Colony m the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

18 EoBBBT CEANSTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9702; arrived in Colony per convict ship Houo-oumont, 1868; received life sentence 26th June, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 86 years, height 5 ft. 6f in., brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Cross mside right arm; a farmer. Fenian. Absconded at 8.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on 17th AprU. Escaped from the ^ Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

19. JAMES WILSON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9915 , arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougou-mont; received life sentence 20th August, 1866. Description—MiddUng stout, age 40 years, height 5 ft. 8 j in., brovra hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—D left side; is a labourer. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle, on 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

Horses and Cattle. Lost or stolen from H. Yelverton's run, property

of W. L. Campbell, Quindalup, since 29th March,— an iron grey horse, about 4 years old, 14 hands, two white feet, white spot about size of a shilling on point of near shoulder; not branded.—C I. 72.

On 25th inst., stolen or strayed from the paddock of Eev. Archdeacon Brown, Middle Swan,—light bay mare pony, aged, branded on near side or shoulder ^ c — C L 77.

Vide Police Gazette, page 26. The mare reported stolen or purposely let loose,

was found straying, and is now in possession of owner.

Deserters from Merchant Vessels. From the barque Waterwitch, Albany, King

George's Sound, on 27th March.—Samuel Davis, free, John Gully, free, and James Manning, free, seamen. Warrants issued at Albany, on 27th March, charging above-mentioned men with deserting. Arrested at Albany by Sergeant Furlong, on 27th March. On 28th, cautioned and sent on board ship.

From the barque Waterwitch, on 27th March.— Joseph Eay, free, James Moodey, free, and David Lonergan, free, seamen. Warrants issued at Albany, on 28th, charging above-mentioned men with deserting on the night of 27th. Moodey and Lonergan arrested by P.Cs. Hayman and BoveU, on 28th, and were cautioned by E. M., and sent on board. Joseph Eay, was arrested by P.C. Barron, on the 29th March, at Toovey's round swamp; sentenced on 3rd inst., at Albany, to 4 weeks' hard labor.

Warrant issued and arrest made, on 1st inst.; charging Benjamin Norton, free, for refusing duty on board ship Norseman, at Albany; sentenced on , drd mst., to 24 hours' imprisonment.

By Authority: RICHARD PETHER, Government Printer, Perth.

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CO, '^j^;—In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance 39 Vic. No. 15, the following rule will be observed by the Police throughout the Colony:— When a Warrant for the apprehension of any person has been issued by a Magistrate at any Station, the PoUce Officer or Constable in charge of such Station will forward to each Police Station in the Colony, and to the Detective Office in Perth, a copy of such Warrant, countersigned by himself, attaching to the Copy Warrant the Form No. 198, giving an accurate description of the person required to be apprehended.



M. S. SMITH,


February 18th, 1876.

CO. "/iji.—For the future, notifications of the arrest of absconders, stating the name of the Constable by whom the arrest was effected, need only be forwarded direct to the Detective Office, instead of as hitherto, to all stations; where possible, intimation must be sent by telegraph as well as by post. Cancellation of warrants may be notified in same manner. On the receipt of the Police Gazette, the Police throughout the Colony are to be careful to note the announcement of arrests and cancellation of warrants.

M. S. SMITH,


26-4-76.


On 29th ult., from the person of Whyate, ab. native, at Bunbury,—one shilling. Wm. Farrand, exp., late Eeg. No. 7106, summoned to apjiear on the charge, was sentenced by Bunbury Bench, on 1st inst., to 6 weeks' hard labor.—C.L 81.

On 28th ult., from the hut of James Boddington, WiUiams Eiver,—about 40 lbs. mutton, sack, and 1 lb. large size rope. George Clamp, free, suspected. —C L 82.

Sometime during April, from Walker's Yard, Murray Street, Perth, the property of Mrs. Hardey, —two black Spanish fowls (male), indentifiable.— C.L 83.

On 25th ult., from the hut of Joseph Powell, Wandering, Beverley District,—a quantity of flour, tea, and sugar, in bags, bottle mustard, two yards sheeting, felt hat, old overcoat, smaU pouch, sack branded J. K.—C I. 84.

On 17th ult., from the house of James CUnch, Kiaka, Victoria Plains,—a double-barreUed gun with sandalwood stock.—C I. 85.

On or about 15th ult., stolen or lost,—kangaroo dog, the property of Mr. E. Howard, Perth. Description—bitch, red, scar on shoulder; answers to name of " Fly."—C I. 86.

On 1st inst., from person of John Gaa, while asleep in his own house, Fremantle,— old-fashioned German silver verge watch, brass Albert chain, snake pattern, two keys attached, one bellows shaped. T. L. 10036, Charles Farley, was drinking with Gaa and went home with him. When Gaa awoke, Farley was gone. Gaa had the watch when he went home. Farley was arrested same night for breach of t.l. regulations, the stolen property was not found on him.—C L 87.

On 1st inst., from premises of Jeremiah Hicks, Fremantle,—galvanized iron bucket. T. L. 9553, John Eichards, suspected.—C I. 88.

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On 26th ult., from the premises of John White, Canning, the property of Owen Duffy, t.l. 6573,— untanned opossum skin rug ; also the following property of B. Martin,—monkey jacket nearly new, a hole in the back, two letters in pockets, one addressed M. I;ewar, the other M. Brown, Wandering, containing National Bank cheque, dated April 24th, drawn by John Bateman, Fremantle, in favor of M. Brown or Order, for the sum of .£10. A number of Benj. Mason's men were drinking at White's when this robbery was committed. William Millar, Henry Perkins, and Samuel Daws, exps., suspected.—C.I. 89. Geraldton notify Branch Banks.

On l l t h ult., from the hut of William Smith, Workebin hill, Beverley,—dark brown blanket, clasp knife, and a quantity of rations. Ab. natives Johnny Noorigan and Kyen committed this robbery. Blanket recovered. Kyen arrested. Vide Apprehensions.—C I. 90.

On from William Budge, Canning,—a terrier dog, black and tan. John Owen, exp., late Eeg. No. 4713 alias Big Milkey, was seen taking this dog from the Canning.—C I. 91.

On 6th inst., from the verandah of premises occupied by late Sheriff, Perth,—2 white single blankets, and bed rug, the property of Thomas Barker, dealer, &c., Murray Street, Perth. These articles were sold by James Bristow, exp., late Eeg. No. 7028, to the wife of Thomas Barker, before Barker was aware of the larceny.—C.L 92.

Vide C. I . 68. The watch stolen from James MitcheU, is now

described as a hunter.

Vide C. I . 25. Gun stolen from Henry Wells recovered by P. C

Eaton, 8th ult.

Apprehensions. Vide Police Gazette, page 39.

Absconder 4 .—JOHN CAETEE, Eeg. No. 9683, sentenced to 12 months' hard labour at GuUdford PoUce Court, on 3rd inst.

Vide Police Gazette, page 34.

THOMAS MUEPHY, exp., discharged on 25th ult.

Vide Police Gazette, page 38. PATEICK CONLAN, exp., late Eeg. No. 3703,

sentenced at York, on 3rd inst., to 6 months' hard labour.

NAEKLE, ab., half-caste, on warrant at York, by P.C. Lavery, on 3rd inst. ; charged with threatening and assaiUting half-caste woman Minia, at York, on 30th ult.

Vide Police Gazette, page 38. JOHN B . LOMAS, exp., remanded for 8 days, none

of stolen property found on htm.

TOOPEE, ab. nat., by P.C. Edwards, at Coonenying, Beverley District, 28th ult., on warrant issued l l t h July, 1873, at York; charged with hut robbing at YarUng, in April, 1873.

KYEN, ab. nat., by P.C. Edwards, at Coonenying, Beverley District, on warrant 28th ult.; charged with robbing the hut of William Smith, Beverley, on l l t h ult., sentenced to 6 months' hard labour.

Absconder 20.—JOSHUA ELLIS , Eeg. No. 9727, by P . C McKenna, at Butler's Swamp.

Vide Police Gazette, page 19. DAVID HANSON, exp., late Eeg. No. 8305 on

warrant, by Lance Sergeant Furiong, at GuUdford, on 5th inst. Eemanded to Newcastle. '

Vide Police Gazette, p a g e 34.

DICK, ab. nat., discharged on 3rd, prosecutor not identifying him.


EoBEET LAUEIE, exp. alias SOLDIEE BOB, on 4th inst., at Victoria Plains, by L. C Troy.

WILLIAM JONES, exp. alias THOMPSON, late Eeg. No. 6332, on warrant, by L. C Connor, Perth, 6th inst; charged with desertmg the service of E. W. >* Howard, Perth.

JOSEPH PAEKINSON, exp., late Eeg. No. 6707, on 24th ult., by L.C. Carmody, at Kojonup; charged with maliciously wounding with a knife, one James Watts, a pensioner, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, on the night of 24tb ul t . ; also charged with attempting to garotte Michael Branan, with intent to rob, on night of 24th. Committed for trial on 26th ult., on both charges.

JOHN FEEEMAN, boy, age 14, by P.C. McKenna, on warrant at Fremantle, on 8th inst.; charged with deserting service of E. B. CourthojDC, of the Swan, on 10th November, 1875. Fide warrant from Guildford, dated 12th November, 1875.

ELIJAH, ab. native, at Oakabella, by P. C CarroU, on 1st, on warrant granted 1st February, 1876.

Vide C. I . issued April , 1873, York. TooPEE, ab. nat., by P.C. Edwards, Beverley,

sentenced 6 months' hard labour, on 4th inst., at York PoUce Court.

Vide C. I . issued June , 1874, Geraldton. JuMPUP, ab. native, at the Bows, Champion Bay,

by L.C. Houlahan and P.C. Carroll, on 26th ult., sentenced at Geraldton, on 29th ult., to 3 months' hard labour.

JEEEY, ab. nat., by P.C. Moriarty on 26th ult., at the Irwin.

Special. Immediate inquiry to be made, and reports to be

sent to Detective Office, of the present whereabouts, or the mode and place of departure from the Colony, of the undermentioned persons, who arrived at Albany from Melbourne, in November, 1875, in the P . & O.S.N.C S.S. Pera: also any particulars known to the Police concerning them, before or since arriving in the Colony, viz.:—Messrs. D. Killow, E. McKensie, J. McGuire, and Mr. Sinclair.

Horses and Cattle. Vide C. I . 72 and 77.

The two horses have been found straying; not stolen.

Stolen, or maliciously turned out of a field, at the Upper Swan Bridge, on 6th inst., the property of WiUiam Brown,—a dark bay filly, two years old, small star on forehead, branded something \WQ ^ on near shoulder, had bell and hobbles ou; man's track was seen either turning out or stealing the fiUy.

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Warrants Issued. M I C H A E L J O E D A N alias Hoppy Jordan, exp., is

charged on warrant issued at Pinjarrah, on 29th ult. , with offering for sale, on or about 17th ul t . ,—an oval t e n g a U o n keg, the property of T. Fawcett , of Pi i ' ) , r rah . Jordan is generally about the WUliams Eivfer District.

J O H N N Y N O E E A G A N , ab. native. Description—18 or 20 years, Sft. 2 or 3in., thin visage, large stomach, supposed to be drop.sical; is charged on warrant issued at Beverley, on 1st inst., with stealing a blanket, knife, aud quantity of rations from the h u t of WUliam Smith, Workebin HiU, Beverley.

J A M E S T H O M A S , c.p. or exp. Description—stout

with broad shoulders, about 36 years, about Sft. Sin. or 6in., l ight brown hair, visage small and round, covUplexion pale; is charged on warrant issued a t Guildford, on l l t h October, 1875, with stealing pair of blankets, 1 lb. of tobacco and 14 lbs. of pork from John Jennet t , of Greenmount, near GuUdford; this man was not known at Guildford; is a sawyer and shingle splitter. This is a cmrectvd description.

Property Lost. By John Higham, Fremantle , either at Vasse, on

28th ult., or Bunbury, on 29th ult .—National Bank Cheque, drawn by McKail , AUiany, in favor of John Higham or self, amount =89. Number or date not known.

On 26th ult., from Matthew Doust 's team, between Earndon HiU and Mr. Hardcy 's , GuUdford Eoad,— opposuin skin rug, horse rug, waterproof coat, pair childrens' boots, new, new diajjer towel, two corn sacks, and some rations.

On 25th ult., between Newcastle and Baylup, from James Doust 's team,—large horse rug, nearly new, old monkey jacket, pair leggings, comforter, and some rations. Joseph Banbury, exp., is supposed to have picked them up.

From off the horse of John Stevens, while sti-aying, on 15th ult . ,—a saddle nearly new, ra ther worn on front i'rom carrying rations, 3 girth straps on off side, 2 gir th straps on near side, lined with white flannel.

Deserting Wives, Families, Service, &c. THOMAS T U E N E E , exp., charged by John Norrish,

at Kojonup Police Court , ou 26(h ult., with deserting from his service on 21st February last. W a s sentenced to two months ' hard labor.

TOODYAY G E O E G E , ab. native, is charged on war-ra'' t issued at Newcastle, on 24th ult., with deserting from the service of B. D. Clarkson of Toodyay, on 20th ult . Description—middling stout, 45 years, Sft. 6in. or 7in., long visage.

J E E U P , ab. native. Description—thin, about 16 years, about 5ft.., and round visage; is charged on warrant issued a t York, on 2nd inst., with deserting from the service of Henry Mears .

Inquest. On 29th ult. , by Eesident Magistrate , Geraldton,

ou body of James Smith , exp., of Lime F a r m , who fell from his horse on night of 26th ult., and died at 4 a.m., on 27th ult. Verdic t—" Deceased fell from his horse in a fit of apoplexy, which fit was brought on by excessive dr inking, and caused his dea th ."

Absconders. 1. H E N E Y E I N G T O N , Eeg. No. 4620, Imperial

Convict; arrived in the colony per convict ship Nile, in January , 1858. Description—MiddUng stout, present age 45, Sft. 9in. high, sandy hair, dark brown eyes, long visage, fresh complexion. Marks—H.K. on each arm ; a farm laborer. Absconded from a Convict Par ty at Point Eesolution on the 10th October, 1868.

2. J O H N O ' E E I L L Y , Eeg. No. 9843, Imperial Convict ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, in 1868; sentenced to 20 years, yth July, 1866. Descript ion—Healthy appearance, present age 30, Sft. 6in. high, black hair, brown eyes, oval visage, dark complexion ; an I r i shman. Absconded from Convict Eoad Par ty , Bunbury , on the 18th February, 1869.

3. W I L L I A M GOODLAND aZi'a^BiLL A T T E L , Eeg . No.

8269, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Eacehorse, 1865, under sentence of 20 years, p.s., March, 1863. Description—Stout, broad shoulders, present age 34, Sft. 7f in. high, dark brown hair, bald, light hazel eyes, long visage, fair complexion. Marks—Anchor and J r ight a r m ; sailor and mermaid left arm ; a carpenter ; has a spot size of half crown on left side of head void of ha i r ; has been in Eoyal Navy ; an Engl ishman ; walks with a quick short step, turns r ight foot outward. Absconded from Convict Boat Par ty , Fremantle , on the 16th December, 1870, and is believed he went overland to South Australia with Bernard Stein in October, 1874.

5. J A M E S B A K E E , Eeg . No. 9068, Imperial Convict ; arrived in the Colony per convict shij) Corona, 1866, under sentence of 15 years p.s., 2Sth March, 1865. Description—Slight, present age 69, Sft. 3.'.in. high, grey hair, grey eyes, round visage, dark complexion ; a laborer. Absconded from Nor tham Convict Eoad Par ty on the l l t h Ju ly , 1871, last heard of at DeBurgh 's , Moore Eiver.

6. H E N E Y B E A D B U E Y , Eeg. No. 5979, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Lincelles, January , 1862. Description—Stout, present age 35, Sft. S^in. high, light brown hair, l ight hazel eyes, lung visage, fresh comple.xiou; a butcher. Absconded from Convict Boat Par ty , Fremant le , on the 3rd April , 1872.

7. D E N N I S M A N N I N G , Eeg . No. 9513, Imperial

Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Norwood, July, 1867; sentenced to 10 years in 1865, bu t received additional sentences in this Colony for larceny. Descrijjtion—Stout, present age 39, Sft. 2in. high, black hair, black eyes, round visage, swarthy complexion ; a laborer. Absconded from Freshwater Bay Eoad Par ty on the 10th May, 1873.


Colonial Convict; under sentence of 5 years p.s., a t Albany, on the 19th February, 1873, his Imperial Eeg. No. was 7747, sentence 6 years p.s., on the 7th May, 1861. Description—Stout, present age 39, Sft. 4in. high, brown hair, oval visage, dark complexion, Marks—Bayonet stab in neck, D left side, bullet mark on right leg, willow left arm, J . right a r m ; a laborer. Absconded from Point Eesolution Eoad party on the 10th Augus t , 1873.

9. H E N E Y P A E K E N S O N , Eeg . No. 8674, Imperia l Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Vimiera, December, 1865, reconvicted for larcenies in this Colony. Description—MiddUng stout, present age 36, Sft. 6 | in . high, brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Dot and H on left a r m ; a laborer. Absconded from Nor th Fremantle Depot ou the 8th March, 1874, believed to be in or near Per th .

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10. AUGUSTOE EOGEES, Eeg. No. 9860, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, January, 1868, was sentenced to 10 years p.s., 17th September, 1866. Description— Stout, present age 42, Sft. 2in. high, light eyes, light hair, oval visage, light complexion. Marks—Soldier, woman, and anchor on arm ; a tailor. Absconded from Albany, whilst at large on a Conditional Eelease, on the 8th January, 1865, supposed to have escaped in American Whaler, Young Phoenix.

11. WILLIAM LEIGH alias FEANK KELLY alias WILLIAM L E E , Eeg. No. 9964, Colonial Convict; •(Imp. Eeg. No. 6033); arrived in the Colony per convict ship Lincelles, January, 1862 ; reconvicted at the Supreme Court, Perth, 7th October, 1869, sentenced to 7 years p.s. Description—Stout, present age 39,

' Sft. 3|in. high, fresh complexion. Marks—Heart on palm of left hand, cut on left hand, black spots on left a rm; a glover and tailor. Absconded from Freshwater Bay Convict Eoad Party on the 13th March, 1875, beUeved to have been on the Swan two months ago.

13. MANDES TOMMY, ab. native, escaped from Vasse Lock-up, 5th inst., whilst undergoing sentence of 14 days. For description vide Police Gazette, page 23.

14. THOMAS DAEEAGH, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9707; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, 10th January, 1868, sentenced for

* life, 2nd March, 1866. Description—Stout, age 42 years, height 5 ft. 6^ in., red hair, grey eyes, round vis.ge, fresh complexion. Marks—Mole on right cheek ; mole on breast; is much freckled; square shoulders, and walks erect. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8-30 am., 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

15. MAETIN HOGAN, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9767; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received a life sentence 21st August, 1866. Description—Stout, age 37 years, height Sft. 6in., dark brown hair, dark hazel eyes, long visage, dark complexion. Marks—D left side; cut left cheek; cut left eyebrow; walks firmly; has the gait and appearance of a cavalry soldier; is a coachpainter. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8.30 a.m., 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

16. MICHAEL HAEEINGTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9757; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received life sentence 7th July, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 48 years, Sft. 7|in. high, brown hair, grey eyes, full visage, sallow complexion. Marks—D left side; pockmarked. Fenian. Ab.sconded at 8.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

17. THOMAS HASSETT, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9758; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received Ufe sentence 15th August, 1866. Description—MiddUng stout, age 36 years, height Sft. 8in., brown hair, light grey eyes, long visage, fresh complexion. Marks—D left side; cut mark left side upper lip; a rough carpenter. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8-30 a.m., 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

18. EOBEET CEANSTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9702; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, 1868; received" life sentence 26th June, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 36

years, height 5 ft. 6 | in . , brown hair, grey eyes, ova visag;, fresh complexion. Marks-Cross msidenght arm; a farmer. Fenian. Absconded at «.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on 17th April. Escaped from the Coloiiy in the American whaler " Catalpa, G. Anthony, Master.

19. JAMES WILSON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. % . 9915 , arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougou-mont'; received life sentence 20th August, 1866. Description—MiddUng stout, age 40 years, height Sft. 8 J in., brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresli complexion. Marks—D left side; is a labourer. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle, on 17th April, 1876- Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

20. JOSHUA ELLIS , Imp. Convict, Eeg. No. 9727. Description—Age 38, height Sft. 4|in., light bro-ro hair, round visage, sallow complexion, middling stout. Marks—Cut left knee, broken nail Uttle fin.fcr left hand, pockmarked, lost several upper front teeth. Absconded from the Eifle Eange Party, at 11-20 a.m., on 3rd May, 1876. Vide Apprehensions.

21. EDWAED MAEKS, Eeg. No. 7774, from Perth District, sometime since l l t h September, 1875. Description—Middling stout, 43 years, Sft. 7|in., dark brown hair, light hazel eyes, oval visage, florid complexion. Marks—cross and necklace, sailor, woman, heart and laurel, crucifix, shamrock, rose and thistle, anchor and rope, bracelet, and G.M.E.E. and c. on right arm; schooner, cross flags, palm tree, gun and caiTiage, tree, flag, compass and bracelet, T.M. W.M. S.M. J.M. E.M. and s.c, left arm; is a sailor; is now supposed to be in company with Kearns, absconder 8, in the neighbourhood of Port Augusta.

Miscellaneous. Found in possession of a prisoner at Perth Gaol;

a gold brooch, ornamental border, with flower in centre, on blue ground; flower has pearls and one diamond set in centre ; there were originally 14 pearls, but 2 are out of setting; small oval glass for hair setting, at back, with the inscription round border: "Eliza or Elizabeth Spearing, Died Feb. 14th, 1844, ^ t . 4 2 " ; this inscription has been partly rubbed or scraped out. Owner required. Brooch now at Detective Office.

Found by L. C Troy, in the possession of Eobert Laurie, exp. alias Soldier Bob, when arrested, on warrant; a single barrelled gun, nearly new, has a slight crack in barrel, barrel is also slightly bent; stated that he got the gun from Mrs. Smith, of the Greenough, but it is supposed to have been stolen by Laurie. Greenough Police enquire, and notify this Office.

FEANCIS AETHUE was convicted at York Police Court, on 2nd inst.; charged with cutting sa,^Sl-wood on Crown Lands without license. Fined J.'JS. and costs.

WILLIAM MCQUAIDE charged with same offence, on 9th inst.

Conditional Eelease Holder 9416 Thomas Coulson, has reported leaving Perth, for Pinjarrah District, to reside.

Conditional Eelease Holder 8383 James King, has reported leaving Perth, for Fremantle, to reside.

iJy .\uth^)iity : RICMAUD 1'):THER, Guverumcnt Printer, Per th .







CO. 7<^—In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance 39 Vic. No. 15, the foUowing rule wiU be observed by the PoUce throughout the Colony:— When a Warrant for the apprehension of any person has been issued by a Magistrate at any Station, the Police Officer or Constable in charge of such Station will forward to each Police Station in the Colony, and to the Detective Office in Perth, a copy of such Warrant, countersigned by himself, attaching to the Copy Warrant the Form No. 198, giving an accurate description of the person required to be apprehended.



M. S. SMITH,

Superintendent of Police. February 18th, 1876.

- CO. ''/4;4,—For the future, notifications of the arrest of absconders, stating the name of the Constable by whom the arrest was effected, need only be forwarded direct to the Detective Office, instead of as hitherto, to aU stations; where possible, intimation must be sent by telegraph as well as by post. Cancellation of warrants may be notified in same manner. On the receipt of the Police Gazette, the PoUce throughout the Colony are to be careftU to note the announcement of arrests and cancellation of warrants.

M. S. SMITH,


26-4-76.


On or about 1st ult., from stable of William Bedford Mitchell, Bunbury,—single bridle, headstall pattern, electro-plated ring on each side, and light grey tweed coat, the property of William Shaw, Mitchell's servant; also stolen from Mitchell's storeroom about same time, 81bs. cake tobacco. George Brown, a boy at that time in Mitchell's employ, but now in the employ of Mark Padbury, Blackwood, suspected.—CI. 93.

On 9th inst., from, the taproom of United Service Tavern, Perth, the property of William Crawford,—-pair of dark tweed trowsers, black soft felt hat, red Uning, blanket, colored red, blue, and white, one billy, and quart pannican; also two smaU calico bags, containing tea and sugar.—CI. 94.

About 3 months ago, from residence of E. Ashton, Hay Street, Perth,—a lady's workbox, ordinary pattern, with one tray, containing gold chain (lady's), very fine curb pattern, and horsehair watch-guard, with three small English three-halfpenny silver coins attached. A girl named Lizzie Dyer, now in Fremantle, suspected.—C.L 95.

On 24th March last, at Cossack, N.W. Coast, from a Chinaman named Ah Boon,—about twenty-two pounds in gold and orders; this money was taken from a chest, and supposed to have been taken by one of his mates.—C I. 96.

On 9th inst., from the person of Joseph BusweU, in the taproom of Wellington Hotel,—fifteen shillings in sUver. WUUam Norrie, exp., strongly suspected. —C.L 97.

On or about 10th inst., from premises of Thomas Kyle, barber, Hay Street, Perth,—pair elastic side boots, pair scissors, and Turkey stone. William Howard, 10035, suspected. The Turkey stone has been recovered by L.C. McCaffrey from C Harms-work, c.r. 9753, who states he bought it fi-om WiUiam Howard.—C.L 98.

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On or about 10th inst., from the Bar of Horse & Groom, Perth, the property of Henry Armstrong,— two white Government blankets, marked with a broad arrow, white flannel shirt, grey Crimean shirt, and two combs. George Barnes alias George the Barber, was about the bar at the time.—C.L 99.

On the 4th inst., from the person of James Proven, at the Miner's Arms Hotel, Gwalla,—a National Bank Cheque, in favor of Crowther and Mitchell, signed by L. C Burges, Jun., and another cheque for £2 7s., description not given. WiUiam Brooks, exp., late Eeg. No. 9392 alias Faro, suspected, and was seen on the 6th inst., near Geraldton.—CI. 100.

Vide Information received from Vasse, 6tli inst. The clothing stolen from J. Eichardson, w&s found,

on the 8th inst.

Miscellaneous. The poUce tracked a small chestnut pony gelding

from the house of David Plant, where a robbery was committed on the 25th ult., to a place near the Helena; the man who committed the robbery evidently rode away on the horse; the pony is branded something like J M on near shoulder, and is now in the possession of Guildford Police. Eobbery beUeved to have been committed by absconder Leigh, and the pony to have been stolen.

The Police are requested to keep watch on the movements of John Jackson alias Tasker, late Eeg. No. 6456; he has tried to get a set of skeleton keys.

On the 6th inst., P.C. McKenna found in a box owned by Charles Farley, Eeg. No. 10036,—four pocket handkerchiefs and table napkin, the property of Dr. Barnett, of Fremantle. Farley is undergoing sentence of one month for neglect of work, and will be prosecuted for above when his sentence is expired.

&. On 27th ult., Daniel Cradock, exp., late Eeg. No.

3561, and Charles Overton late Eeg. No. 295, were charged by P.C. Barron with harbouring Joseph Eay, free, seaman, deserter from barque Water Witch. Fined =£1 and costs each.

A penny piece, washed with some material to represent a florin, was found in possession of Edward Gorman, free, on 6th inst., at Fremantle. Gorman is at present undergoing sentence of 6 weeks' hard labor, at Perth Local Gaol. A great many colored copper coins have been passed for sUver lately. John Francis, exp., a Hindoo, is suspected of coloring and uttering these coins.

Found in possession of two ab. nat. women named Polly and Wickedeye,—7 butcher's knives, 1 razor, 1 chisel, 2 looking glasses, 2 cotton handkerchiefs, and piece of white and blue window blind—these articles are supposed to have been stolen, and are now at Bridgetown Police Station.

A man answering to the description of 9964, William Leigh, absconder, was seen passing Narrogin from the Albany Eoad on the Bunbury Eoad, on Friday, the 12th inst.; also on the Southern line on Saturday, 13th inst., dressed in long blue serge shirt, outside trowsers, dirty moleskin trowsers, and white billy-cock hat.

Conditional Eelease Holder 8286, Arthur Hewitt, reported that he left Champion Bay District for Perth, to reside, on the 13th inst.

Eeg. No. 6707, Joseph Parkenson, while in custody at 131-mUe, Albany Eoad, being committed for tnal on two charges (vide Police Gazette, page *Zj, attempted to commit suicide by cutting bis throat, about 10 minutes to 4 on morning of 3rd mst.

Conditional Eelease Holder, 10028, James Carr, reports residing in Gingin for medical treatment. ^

On evening of 10th inst., a fire was discovered m the back premises of Dr. Waylen, Perth, and from enquiry it was ascertained the fire .was first seen m the groom's room; no one had been seen entering the room after a quarter to six, and the fire was first observed about half-past eight; the door was locked, and it is supposed that the fire was caused by some person putting an arm through the window, to commit a larceny, and either dropped a lighted match on the groom's bed clothes, or else knocked down a box of matches which was over the window. All the groom's clothing, &c., was destroyed.

Conditional Eelease Holder, 9887, David Taylor, reports in Perth from WiUiams Eiver District, to to reside in Perth.

The cutter Sarah Williams arrived in Geraldton, on 7th inst., and the master, WiUiam Howard, reported that about 4 weeks previous a boat about 5 tons burden, the Star, left Sharks Bay for Champion Bay, for provisions, with which she was to return to Sharks Bay. Nothing has since been heard of her. On board the Star were Mr. John HiU, Charles Brennon, Eichard Poland, and one Malay. It is supposed she has been lost. If anything heard of them, report to be sent.

Property Found. Vide Police Gazette, page 22.

The owner of the gold scarfpin, therein described, has been found to be S. H. Parker.

On 5th inst., in a grant adjoining Eoe Street, Perth,—black cloth sac coat, in very good condition, and black cloth trousers, much worn.

On 7th inst., between Avondale and Dale Barracks, Beverley,—a sack containing about three lbs. new small rope; now at Beverley Police Station.

Property Lost. On 13th inst., by a Malay in Packenham Street,

Fremantle,—a purse containing four pearls, l is. in money, and an agreement of his with M. Moor. No further description given; but will be sent.

Lost or stolen, from the house of WilUam Tipper, Perth, within last fortnight,—Certificate of Freedom of Thomas Wilson, late Eeg. No. 10016 (former Eeg. No. 6983). J,

Lost in Geraldton, on 8th inst.,—an order drawn on Crowther and Co., by H. and E. Lacy, for .£1. Is., in favor of C B. ElUott, dated 6th May, 1876.

Special. Immediate inquiry to be made, and reports to he

sent to Detective Office, of the present whereabouts, or the mode and place of departure from the Colony, of the undermentioned persons, who arrived at Albany from Melbourne, in November, 1875, in the P . & O.S.N.C. S.S. Pera: also any particulars'known to the Police concerning them, before or since arriving in the Colony, viz.:—Messrs. D KiUow E. ' McKensie, J. McGuire, and Mr. Sinclair '

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Apprehensions. Vide Police Gazette, page 19.

A B R A H A M B E O W N , exp., a t Toapin, by P.C. Lavery, 8th inst., on warrant of commitment for non-payment of fienalty.

Vide Police Gazette, pages 38 and 15.

• J O H N B . LOMAS, was discharged at Newcastle, on 10th inst, on charges of h u t robberies, for want of sufficient evidence. W a s sentenced same day to one month ' s hard labor, on charge of vagrancy.

P O L L Y and W I C K E D E Y E , ab. native women, by P . C s . McAlinden and Moulton, with having a quanti ty of stolen goods in their possession, sentenced on 20th ult., to three months ' hard labour, on the above charge.

TOBEY, ab. native, on warrant by P.C. Moulton, 12th ult., a t Houghley 's , on the Williams Eiver ; charged with deserting service of John Mann, Blackwood, and also with stealing Crimean sh i r t ; shirt found on him when arres ted; sentenced a t Jayes, on 20tli ult., to three months for deserting service and six months for larceny of shirt.

Vide Police Gazette, page 38. BOONAN, ab. nat. , convicted 9th inst., at York

Police Coui't, and sentenced to 3 months ' hard labor.

M I M B A , ab. nat., on 4th inst., by L.C. McCreery, a t Youndegin, on two charges ; sheep stealing in July , 1871, and hu t robbing in August , 1874; sentenced on 9th inst., at York Police Court, to one year 's hard labor on each charge, cumulative.

Vide C. I. 92. J A M E S B EISTOW, exp., late Eeg. No. 7028, at Fre

mantle, by P.Cs. McKenna and Gardiner, on warrant , issued a t Per th , on 13th ins t . ; charged with the larceny therein described.

Vide Absconder 21^ PoUce Gazette, page 44. Eeg . No. 7774, E. Marks, by P . C Stack.

J O H N C A E E B A E B E E , exp., late Eeg . No. 7621, by

P . C Hogan. This man was arrested on the following informat ion:—Eichard Trimmer of Gobbleup, Albany Eoad, lost between Albany and the 5-mile, on 29th ult., from off his team, a coat and vest ; in one of the coat pockets were three National Bank Notes of Albany, Nos. 2437, 24888, 20999, 17s. in silver, and letter addressed to P . C Hogan, and one of the vest pockets contained two half sovereigns.

B I G T O M , ab. native, at Deningup, by P .C . Moulton, on warrant issued 24th May, 1875, sentenced to three months ' hard labor on 20th, for deserting the service of WiUiam Hopkins, of the Blackwood.

W I L L I A M W A N L I S S , free, by Sergeant Campbell, on l l t h inst., on warrant of commitment for want of distress. Sentence three months ' imprisonment.

F A N N Y E S S E X , by P.C. Truslove, at Fremantle , on 12th inst., on warrant issued at Per th , on 12th ins t . ; charged with disobeying a summons.

B U N G A S H , ab. nat. , on 25th ult., C E O C K E E U P

H A E E Y and J I M M Y N O N D L E , ab. natives, on 26th ult.. TOMMY M O N D L E , ab. nat., on 30th ult., by P.Cs.

BoveU and Hacke t t ; charged with feloniously killing Annie Wickam, ab. nat. , by wounding her with spears. The above natives were charged before Eesident Magistrate, Albany, on 4th inst. Eemanded.

On going back on 30th ult. to look for his lost property he met prisoner, who, when he saw him, threw away an envelope, which was the one addressed to P . C H o g a n ; he denied picking up coat and vest, bu t on being pressed admitted to the fact, and went to the spot and found them, but pockets were emptied ; prisoner then gave up one half sovereign. On being searched a half sovereign and 2s. 9d. in silver was found on prisoner.

J O H N H A E T , t.l., Eeg. No. 5693, by P.C. Giles, about 8 miles the Newcastle side of Baylup. H a r t had been drinking a t Baylup, and being quarrelsome commenced a fight, and in the fight bit off the other man 's (named Thompson) ear. H a r t is remanded to Guildford Police Court. Hart bit a man's ear off at Lockville, in 1874, but was not prosecuted for it.

W I L L I A M H O W A E D , exp., late Eeg. Nos. 5058, 9640, 10035, by L. C McCaffrey; charged with the larceny of pair boots, scissors, Turkey stone, &c., &c.; boots were found in his possession, the stone has been recovered. Vide C I . 98, sentenced at P e r t h PoUce Court, on 15th inst., to 3 months ' hard labor.

C H A E L E S FEEGUSON, exp., on Sth inst., by L.C.

Houlahan, Gwalla ; charged with forging and altering cheque, on or about 13th ult . Eemanded tiU 12th inst., a t Geraldton, and then committed for trial.

Vide Police Gazette, page 42. J E E E Y , ab. nat. , charged with spearing native

woman, with intent to do grievous bodily h a r m ; sentenced at Greenough Police Court, on 2nd inst., to 18 months ' hard labor. *

Deserting Wives, Families, Service, &c. W I L L I A M M E L H U I S H alias T I N K E E , exp. Des

cription—Middling stout, about 50 years, about Sft. 8in., hair turn ing grey, hazel eyes, long visage, and swarthy complexion; is charged, on warrant issued on 6th inst., at Pinjarrah, with deserting from the service of John McLarty, on 4th inst. This man was last seen going towards Bunbury.

Burglary and Housebreaking. An at tempt was made to enter the residence of Dr.

Ferguson, Per th , on night of 10th inst., th rough one of the front windows. The Police found a man 's track under the window, but were unable to track it on account of the grass about the premises.

"Warrants Issued. Vide Police Gazette, page 43.

W a r r a n t of arrest for Michael Jordan canceUed; property recovered.

Vide Police Gazette, page 39. B E N J A M I N LEVY, exp., is reported in the Champion

Bay District.

M A G A E I N alias J I M K E L L Y , ab. nat. Description— Proport ionate appearance, about 35 years, Sft. lOfin., large beard and whiskers, very large eyes; recent shot wounds in fleshy par t of left a rm and right thigh, an old shot wound on one leg ; is charged, on warrant issued 27th January , at Albany, with the murder of Duditch alias Mary, ab. native woman near Mungup.

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Inquest. On 6th inst., at Bunbury, by Eesident Magistrate,

on body of Sarah Clarke, who died suddenly at the Harvey, on the 2nd inst. Deceased was about 67 years of age, and resided at the Harvey. Verdict— " Died from disease of the heart."

Certificates of Freedom were issued to undermentioned Convicts, whose sentences are expired :—

Eeg. No. 8307 WiUiam Samuel Hudson, on 10th May, at Perth ; convicted of simple larceny at Maidstone, Kent, on the 22nd of October, 1863, and sentenced to ten years' penal servitude.

Eeg. No. 9383 John Bamber, on 4th inst., at Geraldton; convicted of larceny from the person, at Liverpool, on 30th October, 1865, and sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude.

Absconders. 14. THOMAS DAEEAGH, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No.

9707; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, 10th January, 1868, sentenced for Ufe, 2nd March, 1866. Description—Stout, age 42 years, height 5 ft. 6| in. , red hair, grey eyes, round visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Mole on right cheek; mole on breast; is much freckled; square shoulders, and walks erect. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8-30 am., 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

' 15. MAETIN HOGAN, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No 9767; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont ; received a life sentence 21st August, 1866. Description—Stout, age 37 years, height Sft. 6in., dark brown hair, dark hazel eyes, long visage, dark complexion. Marks—D left side; cut left cheek; cut left eyebrow; walks firmly; has the gait and appearance of a cavalry soldier; is a coachpainter. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8.30 a.m., 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American •whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

16. MICHAEL HAEEINGTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9757; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received life sentence 7th July, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 48 years, 5ft. 7|in.

high, brown hair, grey eyes, full visage, saUow com plexion. Marks—D left side; pockmarked, if enian Absconded at 8.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony m the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

17. THOMAS HASSETT, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9758; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received life sentence ISth August,^/' 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 36 years, height Sft. 8in., brown hair, Ught grey eyes, long visage, fresh complexion. Marks—D left side; cut mark left side upper l ip; a rough carpenter, Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 830 a.m., 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony m the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

18. EOBEET CEANSTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9702; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, 1868; received life sentence 26th June, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 36 years, height Sft. 6 | in . , brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Cross inside right arm; a farmer. Fenian. Absconded at 8.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on 17th April. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," Gt. Anthony, Master.

19. JAMES WILSON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9915 , arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received Ufe sentence 20th August, 1866, Description—MiddUng stout, age 40 years, height Sft. 8 j in . , brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—D left side; is a labourer. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle, on 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master,

20. JOSHUA ELLIS , Imp. Convict, Eeg. No. 9727. Description—Age 38, height Sft. 4|in., Ught brown hair, round visage, sallow complexion, middling stout. Marks—Cut left knee, broken nail little finger left hand, pockmarked, lost several upper front teeth. Absconded from the Eifle Eange Party, at 11'20 a.m., on 3rd May, 1876. Vide Apprehensions.

22. JAMES PEAESON, Eeg. No. 8956, t.l. Description—Stout, 58 years of age, height Sft. 3jin., sandy hair, hazel eyes, full visage, florid complexion. Marks—SS right wrist, impediment in speech, walks with both feet turned out; has absconded from service of John OUver, of Guildford, on the 8th inst.

Uy Authuiity: RICHARD PETHEK, Govemment Printer, Perth.

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are instructed to make thennselves thoroughly acquainted with the contents.

31. S. SMITH, Superintendent of Police.



CO. 7i«o.—In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance 39 Vic. No. 15, the following rule wiU be observed by the Police throughout the Colony:— When a Warrant for the apprehension of any person has been issued by a Magistrate at any Station, the PoUce Officer or Constable in charge of such Station will forward to each Police Station in the Colony, and to the Detective Office in Perth, a copy of such Warrant, countersigned by himself, attaching to the Copy Warrant the Form No. 198, giving an accurate descrijition of the person required to be apprehended.



M. S. SMITH,

Superintendent of PoUce. February 18th, 1876.

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CO. °liji^—For the future, notifications of the arrest of absconders, stating the name of the Constable by whom the arrest was effected, need only be forwarded direct to the Detective Office, instead of as hitherto, to all stations; where possible, intimation must be sent by telegraph as well as by post. Cancellation of warrants may be notified in same manner. On the receipt of the Police Gazette, the Police throughout the Colony are to be careful to note the announcement of arrests and canceUation of warrants.

M. S. SMITH,


26-4-76.

SteaUng in Dwellings, from the Person, &c.

On night of 14th inst., from the premises of Andrew Lawrence, St. George's Terrace, Perth,— a duck, black and white feathers ; a barefooted track was seen, but could not be followed, on account of the traffic—CI. 101.

On or about 18th inst., from off a horse, near ^ardup, the property of John Lazenby,— a brass cattle bell; a bell was stolen on 2nd inst., from same person ; both bells can be identified. Patrick Jordan^ exp., late Eeg. No. 2227, suspected. No description sent of how these bells may be identified.—CI. 102.

On l l t h inst., from a waggon, at 22-mile, Albany Eoad, the property of M. Brown, of Wandering,— a canvas cart cover; there is a hole torn in one of the comers.—C.L 103.

On 17th inst., during the night or early on morning of 18th inst., from an outhouse on Mrs. Sutcliff's premises, Pinjarrah, her property,—a smaU side of bacon, about 20tbs. weight.—C.L 104.

On 18th inst., from the team of Edward Cockram, in the yard of John Liddlelow, butcher, Perth,—a bag of wheaten chaff. Thomas Wilson, exp., carter, Murray Street, suspected.—C.L 105.

On 13th inst., either stolen from Mr. Hamersley's house, North Beach, or lost between that place and Perth,—a lady's jacket: black velvet, trimmed vrith silk binding and lined aU through with black sUk.— C.L 106.

Between early part of April and 4th inst., from the hut of William Tyrrell, at the Crooked Brook, near Bunbury, while TyrreU was in Perth,—a whita double blanket, bound at the ends with blue thread; cotton counterpane, black and white pattern; pair white moleskin trowsers ; two razors, one white and other black handles ; a pocket-book, Wm. TyrreU, written on inside, and the clasp broken off.—-C I . 107.

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On the 18th inst., from the hut of James Lee, a shepherd in the employ of G. W. Smith, of the Helena,—an enfield rifle, loaded with ball; about 121bs. flour, and two flour bags ; 81bs. sugar; l | l b . of tea; Crimean shirt, new, shepherd's plaid, small pattern, red gum stain on back, and two white and red spotted handkerchiefs.—CI. 108.

On night of 18th inst., from person of James Manning, at H. J. Cooke's, near Northam,—a W. A. Bank cheque. No. 20, for £2 9s. lOd., drawn by Wm. Morgan in favor of John Eobinson, dated 17th May, 1876; W. A. Bank cheque for £2 Os. Sd., drawn by George Throssell in favor of Mr. WilUam Coates, on face of this cheque are pencil marks ; W. A. Bank cheque for ,£1 IOs., drawn by Frederick Morrell in favor of C Bird, dated 17th May; also, one sovereign and one half sovereign, and about £2 IOs. in sUver. Henry Brown, exp., late Eeg. No. 8487, arrested. Vide Apprehensions. Property not recovered.—CI. 109.

Vide C.L 58.—Description of saddle therein described—a small size man's saddle, pigskin leather, a paper label under flap covering the spring, with " EngUsh Saddlery," on label.

On or about l l t h inst.,—an axe (American) with homemade handle, marked on blade EC, and a handsaw in good condition; these articles are the property of Walter Padbury, and were lent to WiUiam Howard, exp., late Eeg. No. 10035, who sold them. Howard is at present undergoing sentence of three months' hard labor, received 15th inst., at Perth PoUce Court, for larceny.—CI. 110.

On 18th inst., by breaking into the dwelling house of Stephen GiblDS, pubUcan, of 47-mile, Albany Eoad,—six wool bales branded S.C, and one silver Geneva watch, No. 289971. All the above property was found by Stephen Gibbs in the possession eft Joseph Mack, t.l. 8076.—CI. 111.

Apprehensions. EDWAED JONES, exp., late Eeg. No. 1072, on

warrant at Bunbury on 15th inst., by P.C. Veale; charged with larceny of clothing from Thomas Fletcher; sentenced on 16th inst., at Bunbury Police Court, to 6 months' hard labor.

DAVID ALEXANDEE HAY, free, by Lance-Sergeant Back, at the Vasse, on 13th inst., on warrant, charged with committing perjury at the Court House, Bunbury, on the 29th March, 1876 ; on 16th inst. remanded at Bunbury. Admitted to bail, himself in the sum of =£500, and two sureties .£250 each.

GEOEGE EOBINSON, exp., late Eeg. No. 9558, by P.C. Butterworth and Veale, about 5 miles out of Bunbury, on l l t h inst.; charged with housebreaking at the Collie, near Bunbury, on 8th inst.; remanded till 17th inst., and sentenced at Bunbury Police Court to 3 months' hard labor, for being in dwelling-house of William Bedford, ColUe, on the Sth inst., for an unlawful purpose.


JOHN HAET, td., Eeg. No. 5693, received sentence of 6 months' hard labor, at Perth Police Court, on 16th inst., for violently assaulting John Thompson, at Baylup, on l l t h inst.

Vide Absconder 22. JAMES PEAESON, t.L, Eeg. No. 8956, at GuUdford,

by P.C. Goold, on 17th inst., and received sentence

at GuUdford Police Court, on 18th inst., of 6 months hard labor, for deserting service, on 8tli mst. and 6 months' hard labor for being Ulegally at large from the 8th tiU 17th inst.

Vide Police Gazette, page 47. WILLIAM MELHUISH alias TINKEE, exp., at Drake's

Brook by P . C Thomas CarroU, on warrant, for deserting service. The proper name of this man is John Mellarish, exp., late Eeg. No. 311.

Vide Police Gazette, pages 39 and 3.

JAMES MOEEISON, exp., late Eeg. No. 6676, received sentence of 3 months, at Vasse PoUce Court, on 13th inst.


JAMES BEISTOW, exp., late Eeg. No. 7028, received sentence of 3 months' hard labor, on charge of larceny, at Perth PoUce Court, on the 13th inst.

WILLIAM ANDEESON, C.P., Eeg. No. 7005, hy Corporal Archdeacon^ at Perth, on 19th inst.; charged with the larceny of pair of elastic side boots, from the dwelling-house of Mr. Ernest Howard, Perth. Discharged on 20th, prosecutor not appearing-

FEEDEEICK GATES alias BILLY BOY, exp., late Eeg. No. 950, by L.C. Connor, on 17th inst.; charged with obtaining goods under false pretences fi-om Archie Spencer, of Freemasons' Hotel, Perth, the property of John Watkins, Pensioner. Prisoner had portion of property on him when arrested. Eemanded tUl 25th inst.

JOSEPH MACK, t.L, Eeg. No. 8076, at Perth, hy P.C. McComish, on charge of larceny.—Vide C.L 111.

WILLIAM SMAET, t.L, Eeg. No. 5811, by P.C. M'Kenna, on 20th inst.; charged with absconding from the service of Thomas Butler, pensioner, Fremantle, on 19th inst.; also charged with stealing an axe, 2 iron wedges, and two corn sacks, the property of Butler. Property recovered, prisoner left it on premises of Samuel Oates, pensioner, Fremantle.

THOMAS JACKSON, c.p., Eeg. No. 4782, by L.C. Houlahan, and P.C. Carroll, at Gwalla, onlSthinst.; charged with violently assaulting his wife Margaret Jackson, on 14th inst., and also, violently assaulting John Mackin at Northampton, with latent to do bodUy harm.


JOHN CAEE, exp., late Eeg. No. 5840, on warrant by P.C. Murphy and Carroll, at Northampton, on the 12th inst., and the dog stolen by Carr has been recovered, Carr having sold it to Henry Kearns, for 12s.

HENEY BEOWN, exp,, late Eeg. No. 8487, hy P.Cs. Eaton and Osborne, on 20th inst, at Northam, for larceny of three cheques from the person of Jas. Manning, on the night of 18th inst. Vide C.L 109.

A H PHONG, a Chinaman, by Corporal Patten, Geraldton, on warrant, the 17th inst.; charged with deserting the service of Charies Pukes, of Geraldton; an order made by Eesident Magistrate, Geraldton, that prisoner would forfeit aU wages due to him by Charles Fukes.

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Inquests. Vide Police Gazette, page 43.

JAMES SMITH, exp., is now returned as late Eeg. No. 4192.

An enquiry has been held relative to dead body of a man found about 9 miles from C Pontts' residence, and about 8 miles from Tandanooka, on the 28th January last; the body was much burnt by a bush fire, and a gun which was laying at his side was also partly burnt. The body was identified by Henry Balby as that of late William Brown, exp. Description—middling stout, about 50 years at time of death, about 5 ft. 10 in., dark brown hair, blind of one eye, swarthy complexion. Report to be sent if the late Beg. No. of the deceased William Brown is known to any member of the Police.

On 19th inst., by Eesident Magistrate, Fremantle, at Lunatic Asylum, on the body of Margaret Kane, an inmate of the Asylum. Verdict—" Died from natural causes."

Tickets-of-Leave on own account have been granted to the following convicts:—

l l t h inst., 8775 Henry Asher, Perth District. 16th inst., 9390 Henry Bone, Champion Bay Dis

trict. 16th inst., 8551 Charles Eastwood, Champion Bay

District.

Certificates of Freedom were issued to undermentioned Convicts, whose sentences are expired:—

Eeg. No. 9423 Thomas Davis, on 17th inst, at Per th; convicted of felony at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, on 19th October, 1865, and sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude.

Eeg. No. 9307 Thomas Storey, on 19th inst., at Per th ; convicted of housebreaking at Bradford, Yorkshire, on 25th May, 1865, and sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude.

Eeg. No. 9394 John Brown, on 16th inst., at Geraldton Police Court; convicted of larceny from the person at Central Criminal, Middlesex, on 23rd f}{ { 1865; sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude.

Warrants Issued. DUKES JOEY, ab. nat. Description—middling

stout, about 35 years, about Sft. 3in., visage round; is charged, on warrant issued at Newcastle, on 17th inst., with spearing William Manup, ab. nat., on 6th May, with intent to do him bodUy harm.

Miscellaneous. Vide page 4i.

The sun found on Eobert Laurie, was not stolen.

Found on 14th April, on the beach between the Warren and Donnelly Eiver,—a piece of sandalwood, about 5 feet loug, and 6 in. diameter, branded on both ends MK conjoined, in lettei's about an inch long; the wood appeared to have been recently washed ashore, and also to have lately been cut, as it was fresh looking. This information was given by Mr. A. E. Burt, as likely to prove useful with regard to the loss of the Mary Herbeii.

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Deserting Wives, Families, Service, &e. GEOEGE BAEBEE, ab. native, alias LOVEGEOYE.

Description—slight, about 30 years, about Sft. 9in., visage, long and hollow; is charged, on warrant issued at Bunbury, l l t h inst., with deserting the service of Thomas H. Lovegrove, Bunbury, about the end of March last. This native is supposed to be in the neighbourhood of Minninup.

Property Found. In a grant occupied by H. D. Grey, Fremantle,—3

cotton shirts, pair dungaree trowsers, towel, pair of socks, and female's cloth jacket; these articles are well worn. Now at Fremantle Police Station.

On 16th mst., in Howick Street, Perth,—P.O. Savings' Bank Book; name, Benjamin Martin, Wandering; handed over to Postmaster General.

Letter, stamped, has Fremantle post mark, dkted May 4, 1876. Addressed—Mr. Jonathan Jones. Now at Detective Ofiice.

Property Lost. On 20th inst., by Thomas SalkiUd, Perth,—a

National Bank Cheque for £2 19s., dated 12th May, 1876, signed by G. Budd, Chairman, and John Urquhart, Secretary, Perth Co-operative Society, in favor of T. MacKenzie.

On 17th inst., from a trap, somewhere in the streets of Fremantle,—Inverness cape, color black, material pUot cloth, rather long nap.


The name of the Malay who lost purse in Fremantle, on 13th inst, is CEOWDINE ; money described as half-sovereign, and one .shilling, three pearls, and one pearl blister; also receipt for a watch, and an agreement between Crowdine and W. D. Moore.

Absconders. 14. THOMAS DAEEAGH, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No.

9707; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, 10th January, 1868, sentenced for Ufe, 2nd March, 1866. Description—Stout, age 42 years, height 5 ft. 6 | in., red hair, grey eyes, round visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Mole on right cheek; mole on breast; is much freckled; square shoulders, and walks erect. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8-30 am., 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

15. MAETIN HOGAN, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9767; arrived in Colony per convict ship f-Oi^gou-mont; received a life sentence 21st August 1866. Description—Stout, age 37 years, height 5 tt. 6in dark brown hair, dark hazel eyes, long visage dark complexion. Marks—D left side; cut left cheek; cut left eyebrow; walks firmly; has the gait and appearance of a cavalry soldier; is a coachpainter. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle 8.30 a.m., 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

16. MICHAEL HAEEINGTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9757 ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received Ufe sentence 7th July, 1866. Description—MiddUng stout, age 48 years, Sft. 7|in. high, brown hair, grey eyes, full visage, sallow complexion. Marks—D left side; pockmarked. Fenian. Absconded at 8.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

: 17. THOMAS HASSETT, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9758; arrived in_ the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received life sentence ISth August, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 36 years, height S ft. 8 in., brown hair, light grey eyes, long visage, fresh complexion. Marks—D left side; cut mark left side upper l ip; a rough carpenter, FerUan. Absconded from Premantle 8-30 a.m., 17th AprU, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

18. EOBEET CEANSTON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9702; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont, 1868; received life sentence 26th June, 1866. Description—Middling stout, age 36 years, height Sft. 6 | in . , brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Cross inside right arm; a farmer. Fenian. Absconded at 8.30 a.m. from Fremantle, on 17th AprU. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

19. JAMES WILSON, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9915, arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont; received life sentence 20th August, 1866. Description—MiddUng stout, age 40 years, height Sft. 8j in. , brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—D left side; is a labourer. Fenian. Absconded from Fremantle, on 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony, Master.

23. THOMAS MACFADYEN, t.L, Eeg. ISlo. 9812. Description—Strong appearance, age 33 years, Sft. 4|in., brown^hair, brown eyes, round visage, dark complexion. Marks—Little finger right hand gone, anchor left hand. Has absconded while on pass of 7 days' from the 8th to 14th inst., in York District, to seek for work.

By Authority: RICHARD PETHEK, Government Printer, Perth.


Tfds Gazette is published for Police information only, and the Police throughout the Colony





CO. "/loa,—In accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance 39 Vic. No. 15, the following rule will be observed by the Police throughout the Colony:— When a Warrant for the apprehension of any person has been issued by a Magistrate at any Station, the PoUce Ofiicer or Constable in charge of such Station will forward to each Police Station in the Colony, and to the Detective Office in Perth, a copy of such Warrant, countersigned by himself, attaching to the Copy Warrant the Form No. 198, giving an accurate description of the person required to be apprehended.

Arrests in all cases can be effected by the PoUce on such Copy Warrants.

Ofiicers in charge of Divisions will see that the Police in their Divisions make themselves acquainted with the provisions of the above Ordinance.

Februarv 18th, 1876.

M. S. SMITH,


CO. "/j^i—For the future, notifications of the arrest of absconders, stating the name of the Constable by whom the arrest was effected, need only be forwarded direct to the Detective Office, instead of as hitherto, to all stations; where possible, intimation must be sent by telegraph as well as by post. Can-collation of warrants may be notified in same manner. On the receipt of the Police Gazette, the Police throughout the Colony are to be careful to note the announcement of arrests and canceUation of warrants.

M. S. SMITH,


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CO. 7i77.—The following Appointments, Promotions, Transfers, &c., will take place from the 1st June:—•

To be 1st Class Constables:— L. C Alexander Urquhart, vice P. C Henry

Coppin, resigned. To be 2nd Class Constables :—-

P. P. Cs. John Eiley, Francis Dunne, James Kennedy.

Lance-Corporal Finlay will take over charge of the Lakes Police Station from P.C. Henry Cop;in.

P.C. G. Buck wiU do Mounted Duty at GuUdford. P. C G. Truslove wiU do Mounted Duty at

Geraldton. P. C John Eiley will do Foot Duty at Geraldton. P. C A. McGregor, and P. P. C T. P. Armstrong

wiU do Foot Duty at Fremantle.


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On 20th inst., from house of Julia Phillimore, Fremantle,—Crimean shirt, black and white plaid, also white flannel petticoat.—CI 112.

On night of 21st inst., from the dwelling house of Joseph F. Connor, York,—a one pound note, no description, pair of white sheets, pair white pillow cases; these articles are not identifiable.—C.L 113.

On night of 22nd inst., from jetty at Lockville,— a new American axe, two old crosscut saws, handsaw, tomahawk, and old American axe; these articles are the property of the Western Australian Timber Company, and are branded W.A.T.—C.L 114.

Early on morning of 25th inst., from the bar of the Half-way House, Wayside Inn, Perth and Fremantle, the property of Thomas Davey, publican,— a bottle of pale brandy and IOs. in silver.—C.L 115.

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On night of 27th inst., from dwelling-house of Alexander Chamberlain, South Terrace, Fremantle, about £5 in silver. I t is stated by Mrs. Chamberlain she left the door unlocked, she heard footsteps, saw something like the figure of a man in the darkness. None <f the money described.—C.L 117.

On 21st inst., from a tent occupied by Michael Sampey and Abraham Hobbs, Geraldton,—a monkey jacket, since recovered. Vide Apprehensions.—C.L 118.

On 20th inst., from a cart between 7 mile well and Geraldton, the property of Thomas Williams, Nooka mines,—2 pair white drill trousers, brass buttons; white driU vest, double-breasted and white bone buttons; white mazella vest; black alpaca coat, double-breasted; two pairs white cotton lady's gloves; 10 yards white flannel; white musUn necktie. Goods can be identified.—C.L 119.

On night of 26th inst., from the Custom House, Fremantle, the property of the Government, viz.— 5-tierce tobacco, black twist, marked •"

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weight of tierce 210Ibs. The piece of head of tobacco tub, with the above brand on it, was found by police on the South Beach.—C I. 120. Vide Apprehensions.

Vide C. I . 100.

Description of National Bank cheque therein described; dated 28th April, 1876; amount .£5 17s.

Since 17th inst., from bar-room of Crown and Thistle Hotel, Fremantle,—a field glass, the property of Thomas Dunne. Description—8 inches in length, 4 tubes, outside tube l i in. in diameter, and bound with black morocco leather.—CI. 121.

Apprehensibns. Vide Police Gazette, page 50.

WILLIAM SMAET, t.L, Eeg. No. 5811, was sentenced on 22nd inst., at Fremantle Police Court, to three months' hard labor, for larceny, and also to three months' hard labor, for absconding from service.

JOHN WILLIAMS, exp., late Eeg. No. 7901, by Sergeant Gilchrist and P.C. Holland, at Bunbury, on 20th inst.; charged with the larceny of two cheques (one for £2, and one for ^£1 8s.), from George Parsons, in Michael White's kitchen, Bunbury, on 20th inst. Discharged on 23rd inst., at Bunbury Police Court; complainant ordered to pay WiUiams SOs. as amends, the charge being groundless.

Vide Absconder 20. 20. JOSHUA ELLIS , Imperial Convict, was sen

tenced on 4th inst., at Fremantle Police Court, to 12 months' imprisonment, six months of which to be served in irons.

Vide Police Gazette, page 50. Correction.—Northampton Police notify correct

name and late Eeg. Number of man arrested as John Carr; 5840 being Reg. No. of William Ker.

EDWARD SPARES, exp., late Eeg. No. 6936, by L.C McDonald, at Wandering, on l l t h inst. Vide information sent the 20th December, 1875, from Williams Eiver.


MICHAEL, ab. nat., by P.C. Giles, Newcastle, on 24th inst.


JOHN MELLARISH, exp., late Eeg. No. 311, alias TINKEE, sentenced on 16th inst., at Pinjarrah Police Court, to two months' bard labor. «


FEEDEEICK GATES alias B I L L Y BOY, exp., was

discharged at Perth Police Court, on 2Sth inst., prosecutor not appearing.

Vide Information from P e r t h da ted Sth May, 1875.

JOSEPH THOMPSON, exp., late Eeg. No. 4704, at Perth, by P.C. H. Cable, on 26th inst.

P E T E E SKEWAKT, t.h, Eeg. No. 9875, by P.C McAUnden, at Brookhampton, on 22nd inst.; charged with larceny of 7 towels, cloths, &c., from his master, H. Douglas Mackenzie, Torridon, on or about 14th inst.; also charged with larceny of saddle cloth from Jonathan D. Buckle, on 16th inst.; sentenced at Bunbury Police Court, on 24th inst., to 12 months' hard labor on first charge, and dismissed on the second.

WILLIAM FLICKEE, t.l., 9447, by L.C. Connor, at Perth, on 26th inst.; charged by his master A. D. Letch, Perth, with stealing three keys from his warehouse. Flicker was sentenced same day, at Perth Police Court, to 2 years' hard labor.

HERMAN EOSE, free, charged by Thomas G. Molloy, Perth, with violently assaulting, with intent to do bodily harm; was remanded at Perth Police Court, on 26th inst., for 8 days.

ARCHIBALD TEAICK, free, by P . C Bogue, and t.L, Eeg. No. 7251 GEORGE SCHOPIELD, by P.C. WaU, at Geraldton, on 21st inst.; charged with larceny of jacket, vide C I . 118. Schofield was tracked from the tent to his arrest; Traick was seen in the tent, both prisoners remanded ou 22nd inst.

Vide Police Gazette, page 50,

THOMAS JACKSON, c.p., Eeg. No. 4782 ; discharged at Geraldton Police Court, prosecutors not appearing.

EMANUEL MOEELAS, Imperial Convict, Eeg. No. 9827, at Geraldton, by P.C. WaU, on 22nd inst.; charged with absconding from Geraldton Local Gaol, on 22nd inst.

Vide Police Gazette, pages 44 and 47. 21. E. MARKS, t.L, Eeg. No. 7774, sentenced at

Perth Poliea Court, to 12 months' hard labor, on 27th inst.

Vide PoUce Gazette, page 50. JOSEPH MACK, t.L, Eeg. No. 8076, received sentence

of 2 years' hard labor, on 27th inst., at Perth Police Court.

Vide Police Gazette, page 47. CocKEEUp HAERY, BUNGASH, JIMMY NONDLE,

and TOMMY MONGEL, were on the 20th inst., at Albany Pohce Court, committed for trial at Supreme Court, Perth. '•

Eeported from Fremantle per Telegram on 30th mst. About fifty pounds stolen tobacco recovered. Eason and Bennett arrested with tobacco in possession.— Vide C I . 120.

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P E T E E , ab. nat. , by P.C. Barron, a t Albany, on 17th inst . ; on warrant , charged with deserting service of George P e t t i t ; ordered a t Albany PoUce Court, on 18th inst., to re turn to his master.

Vide Information from Albany, 17th December, 1875. JACK H A N S O M , ab. nat. , by P.C. Learey, on 10th

inst . ; charged with escaping from Gaol at Albany, on 17th December, 1875; was sentenced on l l t h inst., a t AlV^any Police Court, to 6 months ' ha rd labor, in addition to completing his original sentence.

Vide Police Gazette, page 47. J O H N C A E E , barber, exp., late 7621, was sentenced

on l l t h inst., a t Albany Police Court, to 6 months ' hard labor.

P A T R I C K E E D M O N D , exp., late Eeg . No. 3329, by P.C. Duncan, Albany, W I L L I A M G E O R G E , exp., late 5190, by Sergeant Fur long, Albany, and J A M E S L A D D , exp., late 7761, by P.C. Kennedy, at Albany; these men were arrested on 9th inst . ; charged with being absent without leave from barque Islander, no warrants issued. Eedmond and George sentenced to 7 days' hard labor ; Ladd ordered to return to duty.

"Warrants Issued. P A T E I C K K I L L E E N , exp., Iato 9798, is not to be

arrested, warrant cancelled on 16th, at Will iams Police Court. Vide information 8th of Sejrtember, 1875.

J A M E S L E B L A N C , exp., late Eeg. No. 6366,—middling stout, age 41 years, Sft. 4in., dark hazel eyes, round visage ; is a man of color; is charged, on warrant issued a t York, on 22nd inst., with unlawfully breaking and entering the dwelling-house of John Turvey, and with a t tempt ing to strike Mrs. Turvey with a stone jar , at about 2 a.m., on the 21st inst.

Horses and Cattle. On l l t h inst., from Jandelah near Gingin, a small

bay gelding ])ony, Timor breed, branded ^^^ on near shoulder, and something like -E on neck, shod all round, small sore on near side, under saddle. This pony is the property of George W . Logue, Mail Contractor, who has been informed, tha t ou the l l t h inst., Leigh, Absconder 11, was at Jandelah, and a man answering to Leigh's description was seen on same day riding from Jandelah on small pony and leading a horse. Leigh strongly suspected.—C I. 116.

Property Found. On 20th inst., on Pe r th and Fremant le Eoad,—a

ladies' black cashmere boot ; now at Fremant le Police Station.

Vide Police Gazette, page 19. Mackintosh coat claimed and handed to finder.

On 24th inst., on York and Guildford Eoad,—an order for £6, on Padbury , Loton, and Co., Per th , dated February 2nd, 1876. The signature of the order has been apparently burnt .

On 22nd, in Aberdeen Street, Albany,—two heavy trace chains ; now a t Albany PoUce Station.

Property Lost. Vide Police Gazette, page 43.

The cheque lost by John Higham, Fremantle , is now described by Albany Police as being drawn on 26th April , 1876, not numbered.

Deserting "Wives, Families, Service, &c J E M M Y BUNGULATE, ab. nat. Description—sUght

buUd, age about 28 years, height Sft. 3in., grey eyes, visage long and thin, small whiskers; is charged, on warrant issued at Albany, on 22nd inst., with deserting from service of WilUam A. Spencer, Albany, ou 18th inst. This native was heard of, as going in the direction of Blackwood.

Miscellaneous. Vide Police Gazette, page 51.

Prisoners tr ied a t Supreme Court, Criminal Sessions, Per th , commencing 17th May, 1876:—• Kenneth Brown, free, charged with wilful murder , a t Geraldton, was found guUty and sentenced to death on 29th inst.

About five or six weeks ago, a horse belonging to Phil ip Payne, of Nanga, Nor thampton District, was found dead, near Maxwell's Spr ings ; the horse was evidently shot in the head with a bullet. No clue to the perpetrator.

I t has been reported to this ofiice tha t Wil l iam Doogood alias Stut ter ing Billy, exp., late Eeg. No. 8832, is working in the Cham])ion Bay District, and passing himself as a pensioner's son.

A search warrant was executed on premises of Samuel and Thomas Croker, Old Establ ishment Yard, Fremantle, by police, the 29th inst., on information of Edward Tonkins ; who stated tha t he saw two fowls in the possession of the Crokers, and identified them as two fowls which had been stolen from him, a month previous. Stolen fowls not recovered.

Eeg. No. 8333 James King, c.r., has reported chauffinj^ residence from Fremantle to York District .

Eeg. No. 8328 Francis King, c.r., has reported changing residence from the Murray to Pe r th District.

Certificates of Freedom were issued to undermentioned Convicts, whose sentences are expired :—

Eeg . No. 8722 Edward Titlow, at Geraldton Police Court, on 22nd ins t . ; was sentenced to 10 years ' penal servitude, for larceny at St. Ford, Lancashire, on l l t h April, 1864.

Eeg. No. 9852 James Eeid, on 20th May, 1876, a t Albau} ' ; convicted of theft, aggravated by being a reputed thief, at Per th , Scotland, in 1866, and sentenced to 10 years ' t ransportat ion.

Absconders. 1. H E N R Y E I N G T O N , Eeg . No. 4620, Imperial

Convict; arrived in the colony per convict shijj Nile, in January , 1858. Description—Middling stout , present age 45, Sft. 9in. high, sandy hair, dark brown eyes, long visage, fresh complexion. Marks—H.K. on each arm ; a farm laborer. Absconded from a Convict Par ty at Point Eesolution on the 10th October, 1868.

2. J O H N O ' E E I L L Y , Eeg. No. 9843, Imperial Convict ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont , in 1868; sentenced to 20 years, 9 th July, 1866. Descript ion—Healthy appearance, present age 30, Sft. 6in. high, black hair, brown eyes, oval visage, dark coiuplexion ; an I r i shman. Absconded from Convict Eoad Par tv , Bunbury , on the 18th February. 1869.

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3. W I L L L A M GOODLAND aZ<V/sBiLL ATTEL,Eeg. N O . 8269, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Eacehorse, 1865, under sentence of 20 years, p.s., March, 1863. Description—Stout, broad shoulders, present age 34, 5ft. 7 | in . high, dark brown hair , bald, Ught hazel eyes, long visage, fair complexion. Marks—Anchor and J right a r m ; sailor and mermaid left a rm ; a carpenter ; has a spot size of half crown on left side of head void of ha i r ; has been in Eoyal Navy ; an Engl i shman ; walks with a quick short step, tu rns r ight foot outward. Absconded from Convict Boat Par ty , Fremant le , on the 16th December, 1870, and is believed he went overland to South AustraUa with Bernard Stein in October, 1874.

5. J A M E S B A K E E , Eeg . No. 9068, Imper ia l Convict ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Corona, 1866, under sentence of IS years p.s., 25tb March, 1865. Description—SUght, present age 69, Sft. 3 i in . high, grey hair, grey eyes, round visage, dark complexion; a laborer. Absconded from N o r t h a m Convict Eoad Par ty on the l l t h Ju ly , 1871, last heard of at DeBurgh ' s , Moore Eiver.

6. H E N E Y B E A D B U E Y , Eeg . No. 5979, Imper ia l Convict; arrived in the C d o n y per convict ship Lincelles, January , 1862. Descript ion—Stout , present age 35, Sft. S|in. high, l ight brown hair , l ight hazel eyes, long visage, fresh complexion; a butcher. Absconded from Convict Boat Pa r ty , Fremant le , on the 3rd AprU, 1872.

7. D E N N I S M A N N I N G , Eeg . No. 9513, Imper ia l

Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Norwood, July , 1867; sentenced t3 10 years in 1865, bu t received additional sentences in this Colony for larceny. Description—Stout, present age 39, Sft. 2in. high, black hair, black eyes, round visage, swarthy complexion ; a laborer. Absconded from I ' reshwater Bay Eoad Far ty on the 10th May, 1873.


Colonial Convict; under sentence of S years p.s., a t Albany, on the 19th February , 1873, his Imperia l Eeg. No. was 7747, sentence 6 years p.s., on the 7th May, 1861. Descript ion—Stout, present age 39, Sft. 4iu. high, brown hair, oval visage, da rk complexion, Marks—Bayonet stab in neck, D left side, bullet mark on right leg, willow left arm, J . r igh t a r m ; a laborer. Absconded from Poin t Eesolution E o a d party on the 10th Augus t , 1873.

9. H E N R Y PARKENSON, Eeg . No. 8674, Imper ia l Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Vimiera, December, 1865, reconvicted for larcenies in this Colony. Descript ion—Middling stout, present age 36, Sit. 6fin. high, brown hair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh comidexion. Marks—Dot and H on left a r m ; a laborer. Absconded from Nor th Fremant le Depot on the 8th March, 1874, beUeved to be in or near Pe r th .

10. AUGUSTOE E O G E R S , Eeg . No. 9860, Imperial Convict; arrived in the Colony per convict ship Hougoumont , January , 1868, was sentenced to 10 years p.s., 17th September, 1866. Description— Stout, present age 42, Sft. 2in. high, Ught eyes, l ight hair , oval visage, l ight complexion. Marks—Soldier, woman, and anchor on a rm ; a tailor. Absconded from Albany, whilst at large on a Conditional Eelease, on the 8 th January , 1865, supposed to have escaped in American Whale r , Young Phoenix.

11. W I L L I A M L E I G H alias F R A N K K E L L Y alias

W I L L I A M L E E , Eeg . No. 9964, Colonial Convict ; ( Imp. Eeg. No. 6033) ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship LinceUes, J anua iy , 1862 ; reconvicted at the Supreme Court, Per th , 7tli October, 1869, sentenced to 7 j e a r s p.s. Description—Stout, present age 39, Sft. 3^in. high, fresh complexion. Marks —Heart on palm of left hand, cut on left hand, black spots on left a r m ; a glover and tailor. Absconded from

Freshwater Bay Convict E o a d P a r t y on t h e ISth March, 1875, beUeved to have been on the bwan two months ago.

13 M A N D E S TOMMY, ab . nat ive, escaped from Vasse Lock-up, Sth inst. , whUst undergoing sentence of 14 days. Fo r description vide PoUce Gazette, page 23.

14. T H O M A S D A E E A G H , Imper i a l Convict, Eeg. Nqj 9707; arrived in the Colony per convict shif Hougoumont , 10th Janua ry , 1868, sentenced for Ufe, 2nd March, 1866. Descr ipt ion—Stout , age 42 years, he ight S ft. 6- in., red hair , grey eyes, round v i s 'ge , fresh complexion. Marks—Mole on right cheek; mole on b r e a s t ; is much freckled; square shoulders, and walks erect. Fenian . Absconded from Freman t l e 8-30 am., 17th Apri l , 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the Amer ican whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony , Master .

15. M A R T I N H O G A N , Imper ia l Convict, Eeg. No 9767 ; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougou-m o n t ; received a life sentence 21st Augus t , 1866. | Descr ipt ion—Stout , age 37 years, he ight Sft. 6in., dark brown hair , dark hazel eyes, long visage, dart complexion. M a r k s — D left side; cut left cheek; cut left eyebrow; walks firmly; has the gait and appear ance of a cavalry soldier; is a coachpainter. Fenian. Absconded from Fremant le 8.30 a.m., 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catal | ja ," G. Anthony , Master .

16. M I C H A E L H A E E I N G T O N , Imper ia l Convict, Eeg. No. 9 7 5 7 ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship H o u g o u m o n t ; received life sentence 7th July, 1866. Descr ipt ion—Middl ing stout, age 48 years, Sft. 7|in. h igh, brown hair , grey eyes, full visage, sallow complexion. M a r k s — D left side ; pockmarked. Fenian. Absconded a t 8.30 a.m. from Fremant le , on 17th April , 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " C a t a l p a , " G. Anthony , Master.

17. T H O M A S H A S S E T T , Imper ia l Convict, Eeg. No. 9758 ; arrived in the Colony per convict ship H o u g o u m o n t ; received life sentence 15th August, 1866. Descr ipt ion—Middling stout, age 36 years, height Sft. 8 in . , brown hair , l igh t grey eyes, long visage, fresh complexion. M a r k s — D left side ; cut mark left side upper l i p ; a rough carpenter, Fenian. Absconded from Freman t l e 8'30 a.m., 17th Apri l , 1876. Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Cata lpa ," G. Anthony, Master.

18. E G B E R T CEANSTON, Imper ia l Convict, Eeg. No. 9702; arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougoumont , 1868 ; received life sentence 26th June , 1866. Descr ipt ion—Middl ing stout, age 36 years, height Sft. 6 | i n . , brown bair, grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. Marks—Cross inside right a r m ; a farmer. Fenian . Absconded a t 8.30 a.m. from Fremant le , on 17th April . Escaped from the Colony in the American whaler " Catalpa," G. Authony , Master .

19. J A M E S W I L S O N , Imper ia l Convict, Eeg. No. , 9915 , arrived in Colony per convict ship Hougou- ^ m o n t ; received life sentence 20th August , 1866. Descript ion—MiddUng stout , age 40 years, height Sft. 8} in . , brown bair , grey eyes, oval visage, fresh complexion. M a r k s — D left s ide ; is a labourer. Fenian. Absconded from Fremant le , on 17th April, 1876. Escaped from the Colony in t h e American whaler " Catalpa," G. Anthony , Master .

24. E M A N U E L M O E E L A S , Imper ia l Convict, Eeg. No. 9827, absconded from Geraldton Local Goal, about 7 a.m., on 22nd inst . Vide Apprehensions.

Vide Absconder 23. 23. THOMAS M A C F A D Y E N not to be arrested, he

having rejxirted engagement on 24th inst by J. SeweU, of Maplestead. ' "'

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