George Reynolds, Albert Reynolds, Alexander Marshall, 1906

Below also see: Louis Henry, 1923,
Lewis Henry and Joseph Nunn, 1925 – Indecent assault

 

The Wollondilly Press, Sat 11 Aug 1906 1

MOSS VALE POLICE COURT.
Wednesday.

    Before Messrs Maitland, PM, and E Hewison and JA Badgery, JsP.
…

BREAKING AND ENTERING.

    At the same court on Wednesday afternoon, before Mr A Mowle, JP. Albert Reynolds (21), Alexander Marshall (21), [aka Louis or Lewis Henry] and George Reynolds (19) were charged with breaking and entering the Church of England at Bargo on the 5th inst, and stealing therein two enamelled mugs. They were also charged with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Henry Stubblefield at Bargo on the same date and stealing therein two razors, one pair of serge pants, and one hone in leather case valued at 30s.

    The accused were remanded till the following morning, when they were again remanded to Picton.

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Robertson Advocate, Tue 14 Aug 1906 2

BREVITIES.
————

…
    At the Picton Police Court on Friday, three youths, Albert Reynolds, George Reynolds, and Alexander Marshall, on remand from Moss Vale, were committed for trial at Parramatta on a charge of breaking into and stealing from a church and dwelling at Bargo.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 14 Aug 1906 3

COUNTRY NEWS.
———◦———

…

THE CHURCHES.
————

…

Picton, Sunday.

    Three youths, Albert Reynolds, George Reynolds, and Alexander Marshall, were committed for trial on Friday at Parramatta on a charge of breaking into and stealing from a church and dwelling at Bargo.

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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 3 Oct 1906 4

PARRAMATTA QUARTER
SESSIONS.
————
Tuesday, October 2.
(Before His Honor Judge Docker.)

    Mr AF Dawson was Crown Prosecutor; Mr Jas Watt, JP, Deputy Clerk of the Peace. Mr DD Henderson, JP, acted as Deputy Sheriff.

    Several jurymen were excused from attendance on different grounds.

    A fine inflicted in the case of non-attendance as a juror at the last Sessions of John Thos Luke was remitted.
…

REMANDED.

    George Reynolds pleaded not guilty, whilst Albert Reynolds and Alexander Marshall each pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking, entering and stealing at Bargo on the 5th of August.

    Alex Marshall pleaded not guilty, and Geo Reynolds and Albert Reynolds each pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering and stealing in a place of divine worship on August 5th, at Bargo.

    The three young men were remanded.

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Evening News, Fri 5 Oct 1906 5

PARRAMATTA SESSIONS.
————

    At the Parramatta Sessions, before Judge Docker,
…
    Albert Reynolds, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment with hard labour in Parramatta Gaol.

    Alexander Marshall, who had also pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment with hard labour in Parramatta Gaol.

    George Reynolds, similarly charged, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, with hard labour, in Goulburn Gaol.

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Robertson Advocate, Fri 5 Oct 1906 6

THE BARGO BURGLARY.

    At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions, on Tuesday, before Judge Docker, George Reynolds, Albert Reynolds, and Alexander Marshall, all young men, were charged with breaking, entering, and stealing in the dwelling of Harry Stubberfield, at Bargo, on August 5 last. George Reynolds pleaded not guilty, and Albert Reynolds and Alexander Marshall pleaded guilty. The same accused were also charged with breaking, entering, and stealing in a place of divine worship at Bargo. In this case the two Reynolds pleaded guilty, and Marshall not guilty. The Crown Prosecutor announced that he would not go into evidence, and the accused were remanded for sentence.

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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 6 Oct 1906 7

PARRAMATTA QUARTER
SESSIONS.
————
Tuesday, October 2.
(Before His Honor Judge Docker.)

    Mr AF Dawson was Crown Prosecutor; Mr Jas Watt, JP, Deputy Clerk of the Peace. Mr DD Henderson, JP, acted as Deputy Sheriff.
…

————
Wednesday, October 3.

…

————
Thursday, October 4.

…

BREAKING AND ENTERING.

    Albert Reynolds, who had pleaded guilty to charges of breaking and entering, asked for leniency. He was 21 years of age, and had been out of work for some months. He came from Victoria.

    Alexander Marshall, who had also pleaded guilty to a similar charge, said he come from Victoria also. He joined the others in Parramatta.

    George Reynolds was also called upon, having pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering. He was 19, and he came from Victoria with his brother.

    The gaol recorder stated that nothing was known of the prisoners in Melbourne, though Albert Reynolds and Marshall admitted having served sentences there for stealing.

    His Honor then passed sentences as follow: Albert Reynolds, to be imprisoned with hard labor in Parramatta Gaol for a period of two years, on each charge, sentences to be concurrent; Alexander Marshall, two years with hard labor in Parramatta Gaol; George Reynolds, six months’ imprisonment with hard labor in Goulburn Gaol.

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Robertson Advocate, Tue 9 Oct 1906 8

MITTAGONG MEMS.

…
    At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions on Thursday, Albert Reynolds and George Reynolds, brothers, and Alexander Marshall, who had pleaded guilty to charges of breaking, entering, and stealing at Bargo, on August 5, stated that they had been out of work, and came from Victoria. Nothing was known of the prisoners in Melbourne, though Albert Reynolds and Marshall had admitted having served sentences in Victoria for stealing. Albert Reynolds and Marshall were sentenced to imprisonment, with hard labor, in Parramatta Gaol for two years, and George Reynolds, to six months’ imprisonment, with hard labor, in Goulburn Gaol.

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George Reynolds, Gaol photo sheet 9

SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6011], Parramatta gaol photographic description book, 29 Aug 1905-11 Nov 1909, No. 883, p. 44, R5137.


Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 883
Parramatta

Date when Portrait was taken: 8th October 1906

Name: George Reynolds
(aka Ernest Frederick Turner)

Native place: Port Melbourne

Year of birth: 7 August 1887

Arrived       Ship:
in Colony }   Year:

Trade or occupation
previous to conviction  } Laborer

Religion: Church of England

Education, degree of: Read & write

Height: 5' 3"

Weight     On committal: 134
in lbs     } On discharge:

Colour of hair: Fair

Colour of eyes: Grey

Marks or special features: Large scar on top of head. Vaccine mark on left arm.

(No. of previous Portrait ... ) 

CONVICTIONS
Where and When Offence. Sentence

Parramatta Q.S

Victoria

Melbourne PS

2

 

1

10

 

  3

1906

 

1922

Breaking and entering a place of
divine worship and stealing

 

1) House breaking
2) Larceny

6 months HL


 

| 12 months HL.

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Albert Reynolds, Gaol photo sheet 10 

SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6011], Parramatta gaol photographic description book, 29 Aug 1905-11 Nov 1909, No. 884, p. 45, R5137.


Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 884
Parramatta

Date when Portrait was taken: 8th October 1906

Name: Albert Reynolds

Native place: Port Melbourne

Year of birth: 18 April 1885

Arrived       Ship:
in Colony }   Year:

Trade or occupation
previous to conviction  } Butcher

Religion: Church of England

Education, degree of: Read & write

Height: 5' 11½"

Weight     On committal: 154
in lbs     } On discharge:

Colour of hair: Brown

Colour of eyes: Blue

Marks or special features: Old boil marks back of right hip and above right hip. Old boil mark below right knee, inside. Front tooth upper jaw missing. Back tooth lower jaw missing

(No. of previous Portrait ... ) 

CONVICTIONS
Where and When Offence. Sentence

Parramatta Q.S

2

10

1906

Break and enter a place of divine
worship and stealing
Breaking entering and stealing

2 years Hard Labor

2 years Hard Labor  |  Concurrent

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Alexander Marshall, Gaol photo sheet  11

SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6011], Parramatta gaol photographic description book, 29 Aug 1905-11 Nov 1909, No. 885, p. 46, R5137.


Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 885
Parramatta

Date when Portrait was taken: 8th October 1906                                           

Name: Alexander Marshall
(aka Lewis Henry)

Native place: Melbourne

Year of birth: 5 April 1884

Arrived       Ship:
in Colony }   Year:

Trade or occupation
previous to conviction  } Laborer

Religion: Roman Catholic

Education, degree of: Write his name only

Height: 5' 5"

Weight     On committal: 152
in lbs     } On discharge:

Colour of hair: Fair

Colour of eyes: Blue

Marks or special features: Small vaccine mark left upper arm. Japanese lady with fan tattooed on left forearm. Scars near left wrist. Scar on left thumb and outside left little finger. Vaccine marks right upper arm. “T” branded on right forearm. Scars right wrist and first joint right thumb. Right thumb dislocated. Scars all over head. Nose broken. Scar near left nostril. Minus one tooth each side upper and lower jaws. Scar on left shoulder. Scars on both knees and legs.

(No. of previous Portrait ... ) 

CONVICTIONS
Where and When Offence. Sentence

Melbourne

Parramatta Q.S

13

 2

  4

10

1901

1906

Neglected child

Breaking and entering dwelling house
and stealing therein

Sent to Reformatory. Discharged
from Reformatory 15-8-1904

2 years Hard Labor

 

 

 

Louis Henry, 1923


Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser, Tue 20 Nov 1923 12

LOCAL AND GENERAL
———:◦:———

…
    QUARTER SESSIONS.—The Quarter Sessions and District Court will open here to-morrow (Wednesday) before His Honor Judge Bevan. There are seven cases set down for hearing the Sessions, viz,
…
    Louis Henry, alleged attempt to commit a serious offence.

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Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser, Fri 23 Nov 1923 13

QUARTER SESSIONS.
———:◦:———
Wednesday, November 21, 1923.
————
(Before His Honor Judge Bevan)
————

    The Quarter Sessions opened here on Wednesday last, His Honor Judge Bevan presiding. Mr ET Lapthorne acted as deputy Sheriff.

    The legal profession was represented by Messrs Moors, LLB (Crown Prosecutor), JJ Quirk, and OOH Dangar (Narandera), AJ Rial and R Cater (Leeton), and Blumer (Griffith).
…
    Louis Henry, [45], was charged with attempting to commit a serious offence, [assaulting Dallas Oliver Wright, 8 years old, with intent to commit sodomy], at Ganmain on 4th October.

    1.  The Crown case broke down, and His Honor directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty.

    The jury accordingly returned a verdict of not guilty. 

 

 

Lewis Henry and Joseph Nunn, 1925

The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 11 Mar 1925 14

LAW NOTICES.
———
Wednesday, March 11.
———

…

QUARTER SESSIONS.

    No. 1 Court.—Edith Cavanagh, having forged Commonwealth notes in possession; Herbert Henry Bulmer, sacrilege; Lewis Henry and Joseph Nunn, lewdness.

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The Daily Telegraph, Thu 12 Mar 1925 15

CRIMINAL.
————
(Before Judge Scholes.)

    Crown Prosecutor: Mr LJ McKean.

ACQUITTED.

    Joseph Nunn (20), fireman, was charged in No. 1 Court, with having indecently assaulted Lewis Henry, [51], and Henry was charged with having aided and abetted Nunn in committing the felony. Mr Parker appeared for both of the accused.

    Accused were acquitted and discharged.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 12 Mar 1925 16

QUARTER SESSIONS.
No. 1 COURT.
(Before Judge Scholes.)

    Crown Prosecutor, Mr LJ McKean.
…

ACQUITTED.

    Joseph Nunn (20), fireman, was charged with indecently assaulting Lewis Henry at Sydney on January 30, and the latter was charged with aiding, abetting, and assisting Nunn to commit the felony. Mr Parker appeared for both the accused.

    The jury without leaving the box, acquitted the accused, who were discharged.

 

1     The Wollondilly Press, (NSW), Sat 11 Aug 1906, p. 2. Emphasis added.

2     Robertson Advocate, (NSW), Tue 14 Aug 1906, p. 2.

3     The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 14 Aug 1906, p. 9.

4     The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 3 Oct 1906, p. 3.

5     Evening News, (Sydney, NSW), Fri 5 Oct 1906, p. 5.

6     Robertson Advocate, (NSW), Fri 5 Oct 1906, p. 3.

7     The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 6 Oct 1906, p. 8.

8     Robertson Advocate, (NSW), Tue 9 Oct 1906, p. 2.

9     SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6011], Parramatta gaol photographic description book, 29 Aug 1905-11 Nov 1909, No. 883, p. 44, R5137.

10   SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6011], Parramatta gaol photographic description book, 29 Aug 1905-11 Nov 1909, No. 884, p. 45, R5137.

11   SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6011], Parramatta gaol photographic description book, 29 Aug 1905-11 Nov 1909, No. 885, p. 46, R5137.

12   Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser, (NSW), Tue 20 Nov 1923, p. 2. The newspaper title is consistently—between 1902 and 1925, the period included in these documents—named ‘Narandera’ and not ‘Narrandera’ as it currently is spelled.

13   Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser, (NSW), Fri 23 Nov 1923, pp. 1, 2. The newspaper title is consistently—between 1902 and 1925, the period included in these documents—named ‘Narandera’ and not ‘Narrandera’ as it currently is spelled.

14   The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 11 Mar 1925, p. 12. Emphasis added.

15   The Daily Telegraph, Thu 12 Mar 1925, p. 2.

16   The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 12 Mar 1925, p. 6.

 

Indecent Assault