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Patrick Kennedy, 1923 – Indecent assault
The Leader, Thu 10 Nov 1910 1
ORANGE POLICE COURT.
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At the Orange Police Court this morning, before Mr E Marriott, PM.
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ALLEGED ASSAULT AND
ROBBERY.
William Wilson and Joseph Perry [aka Patrick (or Joseph) Kennedy] were charged with stealing in company 1/-. Inspector Banks withdrew the charge in view of another case against the accused. The accused were then charged with assaulting and robbing Alfred O’Connor of the sum of 7/6 on the 9th of November.
Senior-Constable Byrne deposed to going in search of the accused, at a quarter to 1 o’clock this morning; I saw the two accused coming with their swags on to the railway platform; I called O’Connor, who identified the men; the accused denied seeing O’Connor before; O’Connor gave the men in charge for assault and robbery; I arrested the accused, and brought them to the lock-up; on searching Wilson I found the sum of 3/7, which he said was the balance of some money he earned on the permanent way at Bathurst; this morning I went to the cricketer’s reserve in Lord’s Place; I saw O’Connor pick up the bottle produced; I believe it contained rum.
Alfred O’Connor deposed: I am a labourer employed by Mr McLachlan solicitor, of Orange; I recognise the two accused; I was returning home last night about a quarter past eleven; I went into the reserve; on going through the turnstile I saw a man named Hughes; I entered into a conversation with Hughes; Two men jumped over the fence and sat down on the ground near Hughes and I; Wilson said “What about some drink I have fourpence,” I said, “You can’t get any more drink to-night;” Wilson said, “Give me the money, and I will get the drink;” gave him 1/8; Wilson did not move away to get the liquor, so I asked for my money back; We al got up; the accused said they would get the liquor; Perry had hold of me; and took a bottle containing rum out of my pocket; the liquor was drank between us; I then made to get away, when Perry stopped me, he got hold of me and put his arm under my chin, and put my back against the fence; with one hand he went through my pockets; Wilson also went through my pockets. I had 7/6, and some tobacco and cigarettes; Perry took the money out of my pocket; Hughes was standing by and said ‘Leave the man alone’; I went to leave, when Perry told me not to; went in search of a constable; with the constable I found the accused coming on the railway platform; when they were arrested.
By accused Wilson: Hughes was ten feet away when Perry had hold of me.
By the police: The back pocket of my trousers was searched by Wilson; I had a pocket knife there; I requested Wilson not to take my knife, and he left it in my pocket.
By the PM: Perry used violence in placing his hand under my neck.
William Hughes, a laborer, deposed: I was camped on the Cricket reserve near the Rugby Hotel last night; I saw Alfred O’Connor last night; he came to where I was camped, and joined in conversation with me; I saw Wilson and Perry jump over the fence; Wilson said “we are not going to hurt you, we are tramps like yourselves;” a conversation ensued about dring; [sic] as accused did not go for it O’Connor asked for the return of his money; Perry put O’Connor back against the fence, while the other accused went through his pockets; I told them to let the man alone; Wilson said “you have a lot to say, perhaps you have money;” Wilson put his hand under my chin; I saw O’Connor leave; the accused then left the scene.
By accused Wilson: I cannot say how Perry had hold of O’Connor; I have met you before, and had drinks with you.
By accused Perry: You did not put your hand in my pocket; it was Wilson who robbed O’Connor; you took a bottle of rum out of my pocket, which was shared by the company.
The accused reserved their defence, and were committed for trial at the quarter sessions to be held at Orange on November 28th, or such time or place as the Attorney General may appoint.
ANOTHER CHARGE.
The accused were then charged with in company, assaulting and robbing William Hughes of 1/-.
Senior Constable Byrne deposed to arresting the accused; on the way to the lockup a man named Hughes said to Wilson “you are fitted at last nugget, you ought to get ten years;” Wilson made no reply; Hughes had drink, but was sober.
William Hughes gave similar evidence to that he gave in the previous case; Wilson assaulted me; I told him I only had a shilling; Wilson further said if I did not keep quiet he would hit me on the point; Perry was standing close by; the two accused then left.
Alfred O’Connor also gave evidence, and the accused were committed to take their trial.
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The Leader, Tue 29 Nov 1910 2
ORANGE QUARTER SESSIONS.
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The Quarter Sessions were opened in Orange yesterday, before his Honor, Judge Docker, Mr J Carlos being Crown Prosecutor.
The legal profession was represented by Messrs McLachlan, HH Lee, and LA Lane.
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ALLEGED ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.
William Wilson and Joseph Perry were charged with having, in company, robbed O’Connor of 7/6.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
The following jury was empanelled: JS Withington, John Thomas, WV Olver, James Tracey, WJ Gifford, WC Bernasconi, MJ Fitzgerald, AH Griffith, Thomas Dudley, senr, JL Buesnel, PS Garling, John Maher.
The evidence for the prosecution was similar to that published in “The Leader” of 10th November.
Both accused made statements from the dock, denying the charge. Wilson suggested that it was because he had got 1/6 from O’Connor to obtain liquor and had not procured the drink that O’Connor gave the accused in charge.
His Honor summed up, and the jury retired at 10 minutes past 11 am to consider their verdict.
About 25 minutes past eleven am, the jury returned into court with a verdict of guilty against both the accused.
The accused were further charged with stealing 1/- from William Hughes, and also with assaulting him. They pleaded not guilty. The case was not proceeded with.
The prisoners were remanded for sentence.
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The Leader, Thu 1 Dec 1910 3
ORANGE QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Wednesday, November 30.
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(Before his Honor Judge Docker.)
SENTENCES.
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Before the Court adjourned yesterday the following sentences were pessed:— [sic]
William Wilson and Joseph Perry, found guilty of assault and robbery, were brought up for sentence. Perry pleaded for leniency as it was the first time he had been in trouble.
Sud-Inspector Ford read a list of twelve previous convictions against Wilson, and one against Perry, who said the charge against him had been laid in error, and the lady charging him with false pretences, had paid his fine for him.
His Honor said he could not differentiate in the sentences he would impose. He then sentenced the prisoners to two years’ with hard labor in Bathurst gaol.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 3 Dec 1910 4
COUNTRY NEWS.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Orange, Friday.
The Orange Quarter Sessions, which opened on Monday before Judge Docker, with Mr Carlos Crown Prosecutor, concluded on Thursday.
Claude Thompson pleaded guilty to the appropriation of sums of £22 and £20, the property of the Commonwealth Government, and was sentenced to six month’s hard labour in Goulburn gaol.
John O’Heron, charged with the larceny of a sulky, the property of John Noonan of Oralea, was found guilty, and sentenced to 18 months’ hard labour in Bathurst gaol.
W Wilson and Joseph Perry [aka Patrick Kennedy], charged with in company assaulting and robbing A[lfred] O’Connor, were found guilty, and each sentenced to two years’ hard labour in Bathurst gaol.
Joseph Blake, charged with assaulting his wife, was found guilty and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment in Goulburn gaol.
In the case of Thomas Ryan, charged with stealing 40 sheep, the property of Arthur Brownlow, of Triangle Flat, near Rockley, the jury, after being locked up all night, disagreed, and the accused was remanded to appear at the next Court of Quarter Sessions at Orange, or where the Attorney-General may appoint.
In the other cases acquittals were secured.
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William Wilson, Gaol photo sheet 5
![SRNSW: NRS1998, [3/5964], Bathurst Gaol photographic description book, 1874-1930, No. 1927, p. 12, R5087.](../../images/trials/1910-Perry-5964-gaol-photo-1927-William-Wilson.jpg "SRNSW: NRS1998, [3/5964], Bathurst Gaol photographic description book, 1874-1930, No. 1927, p. 12, R5087.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 1927
Bathurst
Date when Portrait was taken: 24-1-1911
Name: William Wilson
(aka William Graham, William Riley, William Grace)
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Native place: Wagga Year of birth: 5-4-1878 Arrived Ship: Trade or occupation Religion: C of Eng Education, degree of: R&W Height: 5' 3½" Weight On committal: 162 Colour of hair: Dark Brown Colour of eyes: Dark Brown |
Marks or special features: |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) CONVICTIONS |
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| Where and When | Offence. | Sentence | |||
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Narrandera PC Wagga PC Young PC Narrandera PC ditto Albury PC Grenfell PC Orange Q.S |
27 1 24 4 28 9 27 29 |
2 2 11 6 5 3 4 11 |
1897 1901 1902 1903 1903 1906 1909 1910 |
Indecent language Assault Police Vagrancy Stealing Attempt false pretences Attempt to steal Drunk Assault & robbery |
10/- or 2 days H.L. 4 months H.L. 4 months H.L. 6 months H.L. 7 days H.L. 6 months H.L. 5/- or 24 hours H.L. 2 years H.L. |
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[Handwritten note on the gaol description sheet states] One copy destroyed accidentally |
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Joseph Perry, Gaol photo sheet 6
![7 SRNSW: NRS2232, [3/5977], Goulburn Gaol photographic description book, 30 Aug 1909-22 Nov 1911, No. 2367, p. 131, R5121.](../../images/trials/1910-Perry-5977-gaol-photo-2367-Joseph-Perry.jpg "7 SRNSW: NRS2232, [3/5977], Goulburn Gaol photographic description book, 30 Aug 1909-22 Nov 1911, No. 2367, p. 131, R5121.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 2367
Goulburn
Date when Portrait was taken: 8-3-1911
Name: Joseph Perry
(aka Patrick Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy)
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Native place: England Year of birth: 14-5-1884 Arrived Ship: Suffolk Trade or occupation Religion: C. E. Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 8" Weight On committal: 148 Colour of hair: Dark brown Colour of eyes: Blue |
Marks or special features: Ballet girl right upper arm. Bird of paradise eagle 5 pointed star clasped hands right fore arm. Ballet girl flags & bird left upper arm. Ship anchor 2 hearts clasped hands left forearm. American coat of arms on chest |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) CONVICTIONS |
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| Where and When | Offence. | Sentence | |||
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Water PC Orange Q.S Water PC Wollongong PC ditto Water PC Central PC ditto ditto ditto |
4 29 3 27 24 22 3 3 27 5 |
3 11 6 1 7 12 12 10 10 11 |
1908 1910 1912 1917 1917 1917 1918 1919 1919 1919 |
Drunk Assault & robbery in company Assault Indecent language Indecent language Riotous Indecent behaviour Drunk & disorderly Riotous Drunk |
5/- or rising of court 2 years HL. £2 or 1 month HL £4 or 1 month HL £5 or 2 months HL 20/- or 7 days HL 20/- or 7 days HL £1 or 7 days HL 15/- or 3 days HL 10/- or 2 days HL |
Patrick Kennedy, 1920
The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 28 Jul 1920 7
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Hamilton.)
Mr WT Coyle, Crown Prosecutor.
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ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.
Patrick Kennedy, who was charged with having on June 25 assaulted Walter Malcolm Scott. And robbed him of a watch, a watch chain, trinket, and matchbox, was found guilty and remanded for sentence.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 29 Jul 1920 8
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Armstrong.)
Mr Norman Rowland, Crown Prosecutor.
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SENTENCES.
His Honor passed the following sentences:—
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Patrick Kennedy, robbery, imprisonment with hard labour in Bathurst Gaol. His Honor said that if Kennedy took the pledge for a year he would recommend his release at the end of a month.
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Patrick Kennedy, Gaol photo sheet 9
![SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6104], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 5 Jun 1920-9 Oct 1920, No. 17311, pp. 77-8.](../../images/trials/1910-Perry-6104-gaol-photo-17311-p.-1-Patrick-Kennedy.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6104], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 5 Jun 1920-9 Oct 1920, No. 17311, pp. 77-8.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 17311
Date when Portrait was taken: 29-7-1920
Name: Patrick Kennedy
(aka Joseph Perry, Joseph Kennedy)
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Native place: England Year of birth: 14-5-1884 Arrived Ship: Suffolk Trade or occupation Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 8¾" Weight On committal: 144 Colour of hair: Dark brown Colour of eyes: Blue |
Marks or special features: Woman flags “I love” and bird on left upper arm ship wreath, anchor, crossed hands and letters “JP” above “L” on left forearm. Indian squaw on right upper arm, clasped hands, flags, coat of arm, ship & bird on right forearm |
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(No. of previous Portrait .. 2367 Goulburn) CONVICTIONS |
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| Where and When | Offence. | Sentence | |||
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Water PC Wollongong PC ditto ditto ditto Water PC Central PC ditto ditto ditto ditto Sydney Q.S Central PC ditto ditto |
3 7 18 27 24 22 10 3 3 27 5 27 27 13 29 |
6 9 9 1 7 12 5 12 10 10 11 7 5 7 7 |
1912 1916 1916 1917 1917 1917 1918 1918 1919 1919 1919 1920 1921 1922 1922 |
Assault Indecent language Riotous Indecent language Indecent language Riotous ditto Indecent behaviour Drunk & disorderly Riotous Drunk Robbery Riotous Vagrancy Indecent behaviour |
£2 or 1 month HL 30/- or 14 days HL £1 or 7 days HL £4 or 1 month HL £5 or 2 months HL 20/- or 7 days HL £1 or 7 days HL 20/- or 7 days HL £1 or 7 days HL 15/- or 3 days HL 10/- or 2 days HL 4 months HL £1 or 7 days HL 7 days HL £2-3-6 or 14 days HL |
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and 3 previous convictions for which see photo as above |
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Patrick Kennedy, 1923
The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 14 Feb 1923 10
LAW NOTICES.
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Wednesday, February 14.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.
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No. 2 Court.—Jack Fraser, (1) assault with intent to rob, (2) larceny; Elizabeth Casey, larceny; Patrick Kennedy, indecency.
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The Daily Telegraph, Thu 15 Feb 1923 11
CRIMINAL.
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(Before Judge Scholes).
Crown Prosecutor: Mr LJ McKean.
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(Before Acting-Judge Rowland.)
Crown Prosecutor: Mr WT Coyle, KC.
A SERIOUS OFFENCE.
Patrick Kennedy, [aka Joseph Perry] for whom Mr Spears appeared was convicted, with a recommendation to mercy, on a charge of having committed a serious offence at Chatswood on January 23. Kennedy was remanded for sentence.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 15 Feb 1923 12
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Scholes.)
Mr LJ McKean, Crown Prosecutor.
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(Before Acting-Judge Norman de Horne Rowland.)
Mr WT Coyle, KC, Crown Prosecutor.
REMANDED FOR SENTENCE.
Patrick Kennedy pleaded not guilty to a charge of having committed a serious offence at Chatswood, on January 23. Mr Spear appeared for the accused, who was found guilty, with a recommendation to mercy. Accused was remanded for sentence.
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Evening News, Fri 16 Feb 1923 13
SENTENCED AT
SESSIONS
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The following sentences were pronounced at Darlinghurst Sessions to-day.
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Patrick Kennedy, indecent assault, 12 months’ hard labor.
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The Daily Telegraph, Sat 17 Feb 1923 14
CRIMINAL.
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(Before Judge Scholes).
Crown Prosecutor: Mr LJ McKean.
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(Before Acting-Judge Rowland.)
Crown Prosecutor: Mr WT Coyle, KC.
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SENTENCED.
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Patrick Kennedy, a serious offence—18 months’ imprisonment in the State Penitentiary.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 17 Feb 1923 15
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Scholes.)
(Mr LJ McKean, Crown Prosecutor.)
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(Before Acting-Judge Norman de Horne Rowland.)
(Mr WT Coyle, KC, Crown Prosecutor.)
SENTENCES.
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Patrick Kennedy, found guilty, with a recommendation to mercy, on a charge of indecent assault, [on Charles Hector Finlay], was sentenced to 12 months’ hard labour in the State Penitentiary at Long Bay, sentence to date from January 24.
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Patrick Kennedy, Gaol photo sheet 16
![SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6108], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 5 Sep 1922-24 Mar 1923, No. 19176, p. 361.](../../images/trials/1910-Perry-6108-gaol-photo-19176-Patrick-Kennedy.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6108], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 5 Sep 1922-24 Mar 1923, No. 19176, p. 361.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 19176
Date when Portrait was taken: 15-2-1923
Name: Patrick Kennedy
(aka Joseph Kennedy, Joseph Perry)
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Native place: England Year of birth: 14-5-1884 Arrived Ship: Suffolk Trade or occupation Religion: R. C. Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 8¾" Weight On committal: 144 Colour of hair: Dark brown Colour of eyes: Blue |
Marks or special features: Woman, flags, “I LOVE” and bird on left upper arm. Ship wreath, anchor, clasped hand’s and letters “J. P” above “L”, on left forearm. Indian squaw on right upper arm. Star clasped hands, flag, coat of arms, & bird on right forearm. |
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(No. of previous Portrait .. 2367 Goulburn 17311) CONVICTIONS |
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| Where and When | Offence. | Sentence | |||
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Sydney Q.S Central PC ditto Sydney Q.S North Sydney PC |
27 27 13 14 7 |
5 7 7 2 12 |
1921 1922 1922 1923 1925 |
Riotous Vagrancy Indecent behaviour Indecent assault on a male person Stealing |
£1 or 7 days H.L. 7 days H.L. £2.3.6 or 14 days H.L. 12 months H.L. 9 months H.L. |
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And 17 pervious convictions for which see Photo Nos. as above |
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1 The Leader, Thu 10 Nov 1910, p. 2. Emphasis added.
2 The Leader, Tue 29 Nov 1910, p. 2p
3 The Leader, Thu 1 Dec 1910, p. 2p
4 The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 3 Dec 1910, p. 13. Emphasis added.
5 SRNSW: NRS1998, [3/5964], Bathurst Gaol photographic description book, 1874-1930, No. 1927, p. 12, R5087.
6 SRNSW: NRS2232, [3/5977], Goulburn Gaol photographic description book, 30 Aug 1909-22 Nov 1911, No. 2367, p. 131, R5121.
7 The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 28 Jul 1920, p. 9.
8 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 29 Jul 1920, p. 5.
9 SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6104], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 5 Jun 1920-9 Oct 1920, No. 17311, pp. 77-8.
10 The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 14 Feb 1923, p. 10. Emphasis added.
11 The Daily Telegraph, Thu 15 Feb 1923, p. 3.
12 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 15 Feb 1923, p. 6.
13 Evening News, (Sydney, NSW), Fri 16 Feb 1923, p. 6.
14 The Daily Telegraph, Sat 17 Feb 1923, p. 10.
15 The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 17 Feb 1923, p. 11.
16 SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6108], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 5 Sep 1922-24 Mar 1923, No. 19176, p. 361.