Joseph Zeen, 1899
Below also see: Joseph Zeen, 1913
Joseph Zeen, 1915-1916
Joseph Zeen, 1917
Joseph Zeen, 1918
Joseph Zeen, 1927
Joseph Zeen, 1929
Evening News, Fri 22 Sep 1899 1
DESTITUTE WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
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A LA PEROUSE DISCOVERY.
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Two women and half-caste children were before the Redfern Court yesterday. Sergeant Bruce stated that on Wednesday morning he proceeded to La Perouse, and there in the bush, close to the blacks’ camp, he found the women and children living under the shelter of some old bags hanging on trees. They were absolutely destitute, and had no means of earning a livelihood. The woman Zeen had come from Willoughby, where she and her children had been living under similar conditions. The women—Hannah Zeen, 42, and Elizabeth Drinan, 30—were sentenced to one month’s hard labor each. Joseph Zeen, 14, who was charged with being found living with persons who had no visible lawful means of support, was ordered to be sent to the Sobraon, and John Zeen, 7, Peter Zeen, 7, George Drinan, 8, and Charles Drinan, 4, brought up for protection, were discharged, and recommended for admission to the Benevolent Asylum.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 22 Sep 1899 2
POLICE COURTS.
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A Sad Case of Destitution.—At the Redfern Police Court yesterday, before Mr Delohery, SM, Hannah Zeen, aged 42, was charged with having no means of support. Joseph Zeen, aged 14, son of Hannah Zeen, was charged with being a child under the age of 16 years found living with persons who had no visible lawful means of support. John and Peter Zeen, sons of Hannah Zeen, each 7 years old, were brought up for protection. Elizabeth Driman, aged 30, was charged with having no means of support. Two of her sons named George Driman, aged 8 years, and Charles Driman, aged 4 years, were brought before the Court for protection. Sergeant Bruce, of Botany, gave evidence that on Wednesday evening, about 9 o’clock, he went to La Perouse, and there in the bush, outside the aborigines camp, he found the two women and five children now before the Court, living under the shelter of bags hanging from the branches of the trees. They absolutely had no means of support and were in a destitute condition. They were dependent upon the aborigines for food. They had been there about a week. One of the women said she had expressed a desire to join the La Perouse mission, and Mr Ardill had promised to get her some rations. The woman Zeen, in answer to the magistrate, said her husband had been dead about three months. Each of the women was ordered to be imprisoned for one months. The boy Joseph Zeen aged 14, was ordered to be placed on board the nautical training-ship Sobraon. The other children were ordered to be sent to the benevolent asylum.
Joseph Zeen, 1913
Northern Star, Mon 25 Aug 1913 3
TWEED RIVER NOTES.
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MURWILLUMBAH POLICE COURT.
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At the Murwillumbah Police Court on Friday, 22nd instant, before Mr Hamblin, PM, Joseph Zeen was charged with indecently assaulting s girl under the age of 16 years. Mr Hynes appeared for defendant. Dr Goldsmid, Government Medical Officer, gave evidence that the child in his opinion had been interfered with, but showed no signs of violence. Sent-sergt Kane gave evidence, and stated a conversation he had with accused. Other evidence was given, and Mr Hamblin, PM, committed accused to stand his trial at Lismore Quarter Sessions, bail being allowed, himself in £30 and two of £15 each or one of £30.
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Northern Star, Fri 10 Oct 1913 4
LISMORE CIRCUIT COURT.
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The sittings of the Circuit Court commenced yesterday at the Court House before his Honor Mr Justice Ferguson. Mr N De H Rowland, instructed by Mr Consalves, of the Crown Law Offices, prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.
INDECENT ASSAULT.
Joseph Zeen, a Sydney native of colored extraction, was arraigned on a charge of having indecently assaulted a girl under the age of 14 years, at Tygalgah, Tweed River, on August 17, 1913.
Mr Trench, on behalf of the accused, said that there were certain issues which would have to be raised in the defence of the accused. He was of weak intellect and without means. In view of the serious nature of the charge and the heavy penalty to which, if he were found guilty, he was liable, he submitted that case was a fit one for the Crown to provide counsel for his defence. He came to that conclusion after reading the depositions. Accused had £4 and a couple of horses which he instructed auctioneers at Murwillumbah to sell, but they had not done so.
After considering the circumstances his Honor agreed that the case was one in which counsel could be assigned. The case was put back on the calendar to permit of counsel perusing the depositions and preparing his defence.
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The Brisbane Courier, Sat 11 Oct 1913 5
LISMORE ITEMS.
Lismore, October 10.
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The sittings of the Circuit Court were concluded to-day, before his Honour Mr Justice Ferguson. Joseph Green [sic], who was found guilty of indecent assault, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, with hard labour. George Cecil Wells and Archibald Wells were found guilty of having maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm without intent, and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, with hard labour.
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Northern Star, Sat 11 Oct 1913 6
LISMORE CIRCUIT COURT.
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The sitting of the Circuit Court was continued at the Court House yesterday before his Honor Mr Justice Ferguson. Mr N De H Rowland prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.
INDECENT ASSAULT.
Joseph Zeen, who was charged with indecently assaulting a girl named Ernestine [or Earnestine] Margaret Jean Ginger, 4½ years old, at Tygalgah on Sunday, August 17, was placed on trial.
Mr HB Bignold was assigned by the Crown for the defence of the accused.
When the accused was asked to plead, Mr Bignold said that he was doubtful whether the accused was in a fit state to do so. He quoted from the evidence of Senior Sergeant Kane at the lower court to show that the accused was of weak intellect. There was no question about the facts—he admitted them with a cold and callous frankness. He (Mr Bignold) would leave the matter in the hands of his Honor.
His Honor decided to proceed with the case.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
The panel was as follows:—William McDonald, Hutton Burgess, Frederick W Lance, Stratford Ward, James Whipps, James Cochran, Patrick J Costello, Patrick J Daley, James Morris, Hugh Gollen, Samuel R Cooke and William James.
Jean Ginger, mother of the little girl, gave evidence of what she did after finding that the child was in the barn with accused.
The evidence of Dr Goldsmid given at the lower court was tendered by the Crown Prosecutor.
Senior Sergeant Kane, stationed at Murwillumbah, deposed to a conversation he had with the accused before arresting him. He admitted in the conversation that he had indecently assaulted the girl, and, after having a conversation with Dr Goldsmid, witness arrested accused and charged him with the offence. He made no reply.
Cross-examined by Mr Bignold, the witness said the accused answered questions in a way that indicated he did not think he had done wrong.
Constable McLeod, Tweed District, corroborated Senior Sergeant Kane’s evidence.
In cross-examination witness said the accused told him everything without being questioned. He did not appear to be the least ashamed or embarrassed.
Mrs Ginger, recalled, in reply to the Crown Prosecutor, said the accused did his work well while in her husband’s employ, but he was very boastful about the work he could do. He appeared sensible enough in his mind.
Michael Edward Bleased, gaoler at Grafton, deposed that the accused was in Grafton Gaol for six weeks. He did his work well and did what he was told. He noticed no difference between him and the other prisoners.
No evidence was tendered for the defence.
Counsel having briefly addressed the jury.
His Honor reviewed the evidence and charged the jury as to what their duty was. The jury retired at 11.15 am and returned into court at 11.30 with a verdict of guilty. The accused was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labor in Goulburn Gaol.
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Joseph Zeen, Gaol photo sheet 7
![SRNSW: NRS2138, [3/6084], Darlinghurst Gaol photographic description book, 1913-1914, No. 13293, p. 45, R5117.](../../images/trials/1913-Zeen-6084-gaol-photo-13293.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2138, [3/6084], Darlinghurst Gaol photographic description book, 1913-1914, No. 13293, p. 45, R5117.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 13293
Date when Portrait was taken: 3-11-1913
Name: Joseph Zeen
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Native place: Sydney, NSW Year of birth: 9-10-1887 Arrived Ship: BS Trade or occupation Religion: R. C. Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 6½" Weight On committal: 179 Colour of hair: Brown Colour of eyes: Dark brown |
Marks or special features: Scars on right forearm, on top of head, and on left thumb. Second finger of left hand has been injured |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) CONVICTIONS |
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Where and When |
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Casino PC Murwillumbah Lismore CC |
22 10 |
10 8 10 |
1907 1913 1913 |
Stealing (2 charges)
Indecent assault on a girl under |
7 days H.L. on each charge
12 months H.L. |
Joseph Zeen, 1915-1916
The Mullumbimby Star, Thu 1 Apr 1915 8
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
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A CHALLENGE.
Joseph Zeen, of the Tweed, upends himself in the “Tweed Daily”: “It is stated that a well known man on the North Coast milked 43 cows in one hour 45 minutes. I will back myself to milk a greater number of cows, against the best man on the Northern Rivers to the amount of £50 to £100. I have been dairying ten years and can explain how the milk is formed which the greater part of dairymen cannot. My tally of cows is 90,590 in ten years; can anyone beat it?”
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The Mullumbimby Star, Thu 3 Feb 1916 9
EDITORIAL NOTES.
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HOW TO MILK.
Joseph Zeen, who claims to be the champion milker of the North Coast, paid a visit to this office last week and told the editor how it was possible to milk 24 cows an hour. As there is little chance of the editor ever owning a cow, far less than 24, the tip is passed on. Joseph says:—“Some people milk one teat at a time, some side teats, some cross teats, some back teats, and some front teats—that’s wrong. The cow will be lopsided and lose a teat; that is how cows are spoilt. The way to milk is to sit well under the cow; keep your elbows by your side; get teat in palm of hand, grip high and don’t move arms; keep long steady strain till you cannot get another stream; then go round two or three times with fingers and thumb. The way to milk a cow and keep her straight is to start on front teats, go to back, then front, and keep on that way till the cow is milked, but work high the thumb and forefinger (the forefinger near the thumb). If you do what I say the cow will always be straight. Now, boys, try my way, and see if what I tell you is not true. If you do try you will be able to milk from 24 to 30 cows an hour.”
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This champion says he has milked 32 cows an hour—one every two minutes and two odd cows to fill up with. It’s good going if the cows were milked and not simply driven through the bails.
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The Farmer and Settler, Tue 7 Mar 1916 10
HOW TO MILK.
Joseph Zeen, who claims to be the champion milker of the North Coast, tells the Mullumbimby “Sta” how to milk twenty-four cows per hour. Joseph says:—“Some people milk one teat at a time, some side teats, some cross teats, some back teats, and some front teats—that’s wrong. The cow will be lopsided and lose a teat; that is how cows are spoilt. The way to milk is to sit well under the cow; keep your elbows by your side; get teat in palm of hand, grip high and don’t move arms; keep a long, steady strain until you cannot get another stream; then go round two or three times with fingers and thumb. The way to milk a cow and keep her straight is to start on the front teats, go to back, then the front, and keep on that way until the cow is milked, but work the thumb and forefinger—the forefinger near the thumb. If you do what I say the cow will always be straight. Now, boys, try my way, and see if what I tell you is not true. If you do try you will be able to milk from twenty-four to thirty cows an hour.”
This champion says that he has milked thirty-two cows an hour—one every two minutes and two odd cows to fill up with.
Joseph Zeen, 1917
The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser, Tue 10 Jul 1917 11
At the Kyogle Police Court last week Joseph Zeen, a man of apparently Chinese extraction, was arraigned on a charge of unlawful assault on a little girl at Kyogle. The evidence went to show that Zeen accosted the girl and made overtures to her. The Bench (Messrs WJ Irwin and J Pearson) decided to convict and fined Zeen £10, and ordered him to pay 26s costs, in default three months in Grafton gaol. The fine was paid.
Joseph Zeen, 1918
Northern Star, Sat 6 Jul 1918 12
LOCAL ENLISTMENTS.
Recent enlistments in Lismore were:—Jack Francis Dallon (Lismore); Henry Travers Bale, Francis Douglas Roberts, Joseph Zeen 13 and William Cummane (Ballina), John William Goswell and John Richard Bell (Coraki), Cyril Esmond Jones (Nimbin); George Haughton Burgett (Casino); Cyril John Lever (Kyogle); and William Charles Peacock and Oscar Aubrey Eberling (Crabbe’s Creek).
At the recruiting depot at the Drill Hall Lieut Railton has still a number of rejection badges on hand, and requests that the men should call and get them.
Joseph Zeen, 1927
Northern Star, Tue 14 Dec 1926 14
NEAR AND FAR
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LATEST NEWS FROM ALL QUARTERS
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In the Children’s Court at Lismore yesterday Joseph Zeen, a foreigner, was committed for trial on a serious charge. Evidence of the offence was given by Constable Peterkin.
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Northern Star, Mon 7 Mar 1927 15
LISMORE QUARTER SESSIONS.
The Quarter Sessions and District Court open at Lismore this morning before Judge Mocatta. The criminal list is a short one, the only cases set down for trial being Frederick Gibbons, Lock Tullidge and Herbert Franks, charged with burglary, and Joseph Zeen, charged with committing an indecent offence [on the boy, Norman Brown]. An appeal case will also be heard.
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Northern Star, Wed 9 Mar 1927 16
SENTENCES AT THE SESSIONS.
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Joseph Zeen, who pleaded guilty at Lismore Quarter Sessions on Monday to a charge of indecent assault, was brought up for sentence yesterday afternoon. His Honor Judge Mocatta characterised accused as a dangerous man to be at large, and sentenced him to one year and nine months’ hard labour, to date from the time of his committal on December 13, 1926.
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Joseph Zeen, Gaol photo sheet 17
![SRNSW: NRS2327, [3/5991], Maitland Gaol photographic description book, 1875-1930, No. 2017, p. 249, R5132.](../../images/trials/1913-Zeen-5991-gaol-photo-2017.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2327, [3/5991], Maitland Gaol photographic description book, 1875-1930, No. 2017, p. 249, R5132.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 2017
Maitland
Date when Portrait was taken: 13-4-1927
Name: Joseph Zeen
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Native place: Sydney Year of birth: 9-10-1887 Arrived Ship: Trade or occupation Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 6½" Weight On committal: 182 Colour of hair: Brown Colour of eyes: Dark brown |
Marks or special features: Scar on right forearm. Scar on top of head. 2nd finger left hand injured. |
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(No. of previous Portrait .. 13293) CONVICTIONS |
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Casino PC Murwillumbah Lismore CC Lismore Q.S |
1 22 10 7 |
10 8 10 3 |
1907 1913 1913 1927 |
Stealing
Indecent assault on a girl under Indecent assault on a male person |
7 days H.L.
12 months H.L. 21 months H.L. |
Joseph Zeen, 1929
The Gloucester Advocate, Fri 30 Aug 1929 18
MARKED FLORIN BROUGHT
GAOL SENTENCE.
Coff’s Harbour, Wednesday.–-A coin marked in peculiar circumstances proved a charge of theft against Joseph Zeen, 45. A lad, Bennett Burling, had found a florin in his pocket that had been blackened by contact with rifle bullets. He cut two niches in it to see if it was a good one. The coin was included in a sum of money which Burling left on the table at his home a few days later, and which was stolen. Two lads identified the coin at the police court. It was among money found on Zeen, when he was arrested. Zeen, who had a “record,” was sent to gaol for six months.
1 Evening News, (Sydney, NSW), Fri 22 Sep 1899, p. 3.
2 The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 22 Sep 1899, p. 8. Emphasis added.
3 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Mon 25 Aug 1913, p. 4. Emphasis added.
4 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Fri 10 Oct 1913, p. 4.
5 The Brisbane Courier, Sat 11 Oct 1913, p. 5. Emphasis added.
6 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Sat 11 Oct 1913, p. 4. Emphasis added.
7 SRNSW: NRS2138, [3/6084], Darlinghurst Gaol photographic description book, 1913-1914, No. 13293, p. 45, R5117.
8 The Mullumbimby Star, Thu 1 Apr 1915, p. 2.
9 The Mullumbimby Star, Thu 3 Feb 1916, p. 2.
10 The Farmer and Settler, (NSW), Tue 7 Mar 1916, p. 6.
11 The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser, (NSW), Tue 10 Jul 1917, p. 2.
12 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Sat 6 Jul 1918, p. 5. Emphasis added.
13 To view the digitised WWI service record (service No. 58184, barcode 3457336) of Joseph Zeen go to: www.naa.gov.au
14 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Tue 14 Dec 1926, p. 4. Emphasis added.
15 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Mon 7 Mar 1927, p. 4.
16 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Wed 9 Mar 1927, p. 4.
17 SRNSW: NRS2327, [3/5991], Maitland Gaol photographic description book, 1875-1930, No. 2017, p. 249, R5132.
18 The Gloucester Advocate, (NSW), Fri 30 Aug 1929, p. 2.