The Daily Telegraph, Thu 15 Apr 1915 ¹

CRIMINAL.
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    In the case of Daniel Crosby, an elderly man, who was charged with lewdness, the jury convicted, with a recommendation to mercy. They suggested that the prisoner should be sent to a home, but his Honor said he had no power to make an order to that effect. The only thing he could do was to send him to gaol. The sentence was six months’ imprisonment in the Long Bay Penitentiary.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 15 Apr 1915 ²

QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Bevan.)

    Mr CA White, Crown Prosecutor.
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OLD MAN SENTENCED.

    Daniel Crosby, aged 63, was convicted by the jury of an offence at Woollahra, on March 19. The jury recommended him to mercy, and asked that if possible the prisoner be sent to a home instead of a gaol. His Honor said he was sorry he had no power to send the prisoner to a home. Drink was the cause of this blemish on an otherwise reputable career. He sentenced Crosby to six months’ hard labour in the State Penitentiary.

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Daniel Crosby, Gaol photo sheet ³

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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 14267

Date when Portrait was taken: 15-41915

Name: Daniel Crosby

Native place: England Year of birth: 27-5-1851 Arrived       Ship: Port Curtis in Colony }   Year: 1913 Trade or occupation previous to conviction  } Laborer Religion: R. C. Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 1¼" Weight     On committal: 110 in lbs     } On discharge: Colour of hair: Brown to Grey Colour of eyes: Brown

Marks or special features: Brown spot on bridge of nose. Scars on both shins

(No. of previous Portrait ... )  CONVICTIONS
Where and When				Offence.	Sentence
Sydney Q.S	14	4	1915	Indecent exposure	6 months H.L.

 

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¹     The Daily Telegraph, Thu 15 Apr 1915, p. 4.

²     The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 15 Apr 1915, p. 5.

³     SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6089], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 9 Apr 1915-2 Jul 1915, No. 14267, p. –.

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