Below also see: Neville Clifford Pound, 1943,
Neville Clifford Pound, 1946,
William Eric Pound, 1948
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate, Fri 16 Aug 1929 1
WARREN
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At the Warren Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr EJ Smith, JP, Herbert Edward Charles Clark, a stranger who was arrested by Constables Murphy and Love, was charged with attempting to commit a serious offence. The accused was remanded to Orange where the offence is alleged to have been committed and where the principal witnesses reside.
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The Newcastle Sun, Tue 20 Aug 1929 2
“RISK TOO GREAT”
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Release of Man Refused
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SEX OFFENCE
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Orange, Tuesday.
When Herbert Edward Charles Clark, aged 19, an immigrant, pleaded guilty at the Quarter Sessions to-day, to having assaulted two little boys, Sergeant Love said that he had known Clark for over four years, and considered his mentality below normal.
Clark asked Judge Thompson to liberate him on five years’ bond.
The Judge: I cannot. The risk is too great. You are a sexual pervert. You are sentenced to nine months’‘ imprisonment in Grafton Gaol, and during that time, you will be placed under medical observation.
“I have read what your mother says in her letter to you,” the Judge added, “and I hope under this discipline you will be led to think of other things and that you will return to her a decent boy. At present you are not fit to be at large.
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The Sun, Tue 20 Aug 1929 3
RISK TOO GREAT
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“UNFIT TO BE AT LARGE”
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Gaol For Migrant
Orange, Tuesday.
When Herbert Edward Charles Clark, aged 19, an immigrant, pleaded guilty at the Quarter Sessions to-day to having assaulted two little boys, Sergeant Love said he had known Clark for over four years and considered his mentality below normal.
Clark asked Judge Thomson to liberate him on a five years’ bond.
The judge: I cannot. The risk is too great. You area sexual pervert. You are sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment in Grafton Gaol, and during your incarceration you will be placed under medical observation.
“I have read what your moth says in her letter to you,” the judge added, “and I hope that now you are under discipline you will be led to think of other things and that you will return to her as a decent boy. At present you are not fit to be at large.”
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The Leader and Orange Stock and Station News, Wed 21 Aug 1929 4
ORANGE QUARTER SESSIONS.
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PLEA OF GUILTY IN ONE CASE.
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The Orange Quarter Sessions were held on Monday, His Honor Judge Thomson presiding. The Deputy Sheriff (Mr MF Dalton) was also seated on the bench.
Col BV Stacy, Crown Prosecutor, conducted the case against Arthur Benjamin Rogan, who was the only accused person to come up for trial, Herbert Clark pleading guilty.
JURYMEN FINED.
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Fines of £2 were imposed by His Honor upon EA Delatour, FT Couch, and Fitzroy Brand, for failure to respond to jury summonses. Mr TM Condell informed the court that Mr Delatour had been absent for 12 months in New Guinea, whereupon the fine was remitted.
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INDECENT ASSAULT.
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Herbert Edward Charles Clark, aged 19, entered pleas of guilty on two charges of indecent assault on boys, [Neville Clifford Pound and William Eric Pound, both, see below ], committed at Orange on July 29.
Sergeant Love was called, and stated that he did not consider Clark to be normal mentally. He had failed to hold work when he had it, and went from place to place begging.
Asked if he had anything to say, Clark said from the dock that he had not been begging in country towns.
“I did not say you were begging in other towns,” said Sergeant Love. “I know of an instance here in Orange where you were begging, and you were given a bed for the night. You did not get up till about mid-day.”
“I apologise, sergeant,” said accused.
His Honor remanded Clark until 2 pm for sentence.
On the resumption of the sitting after the luncheon adjournment, Clark asked: “Does your Honor see his way clear to binding me to be of good behaviour for a period of five years?”
“No,” replied his Honor, “I can’t do that. The danger is too great until you are subjected to discipline. I am of the opinion that you are a sexual pervert—your mind is in a very bad condition. In your own interests, and the interests of the public, I sentence you to nine months’ hard labor in Grafton Gaol, on each charge, the sentences to be concurrent, and to date from August 3, the date of your arrest. I shall also recommend that you be placed under medical observation during that period. My only hope is that you may be able to return to liberty a decent boy. At present, however, I do not think you are fit to be at large.”
Clark, a simple, weak-looking lad, sat down, white and trembling, and was then led away to the cells.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 22 Aug 1929 5
COUNTRY NEWS.
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ORANGE QUARTER SESSIONS.
Orange, Wednesday.
Before Judge Thomson at the Orange Quarter Sessions,
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Herbert Edward Charles Clarke, 19, an immigrant, pleaded guilty to two serious offences against boys. He was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment in Goulburn gaol, the Judge saying that Clarke was not fit to be at large.
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Herbert Edward Charles Clark, Gaol photo sheet 6
![SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6125], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 9 Aug 1929-3 Dec 1930, No. 24091, 358.](../../images/trials/1929-Clark-6125-gaol-photo-24091.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6125], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 9 Aug 1929-3 Dec 1930, No. 24091, 358.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 24091
Date when Portrait was taken: 5-9-1929
Name: Herbert Edward Charles Clarke
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Native place: England Year of birth: 18-7-1910 Arrived Ship: Berrima Trade or occupation Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 6¾" Weight On committal: 123 Colour of hair: Brown Colour of eyes: Grey |
Marks or special features: Scars on back right hand & in centre of back. Two small scars on left side of nose |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) CONVICTIONS |
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West Maitland CC * Bourke PC Orange PC.... Orange Q.S Criminal Appeal |
7 8 9 19
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9 11 8 8 11 |
1925 1928 1929 1929 1929 |
Stealing Vagrancy Stealing Indecent assault on a male person (2 charges). |
Convicted & released on probation for 2 1 month H.L. £5.3.6 or 2 months H.L. 9 months HL on each charge concurrent. Application for leave to appeal upheld. Conviction set aside. A new trial allowed. Bail as on committal. |
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* The trial location or trial date appears to be incorrect: Maitland Circuit Court was held only once during that year, on 27 Apr 1925. The Maitland Quarter Sessions, for that year, were held on 30 Jun, and 17 Nov 1925. |
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Neville Clifford Pound, 1943
Barrier Miner, Thu 11 Nov 1943 7
BAD LANGUAGE
COSTS MAN £3
A young man who used strong language to emphasise his point in an argument in which he happened to be sharing on a public street, was fined £3 in the Police Court today. Mr RWS Kelly, SM, was on the bench.
Neville Clifford Pound (21) was charged with using indecent language.
Mr W Beerworth entered a plea of guilty.
Constable Blake gave evidence. He said he arrested a man in Cobalt Street. Defendant was there also, and used the language complained of.
Constable C Dennett said that there were no previous convictions against the defendant.
Mr Beerworth said that he understood defendant was under the influence, and he had been indulging in an argument with some others. He had got excited and used the language, although it was not used to the constable. He did not know the constable was there.
Mr Kelly: Fined £3, in default six days’ hard labor.
Neville Clifford Pound, 1946
Barrier Miner, Wed 17 Jul 1946 8
CORONER GIVES FINDING
OF SUICIDE IN CASE OF MAN
FOUND DEAD NEAR HOSPITAL
At an inquest held yesterday afternoon, the coroner (Mr H Isles) found that Ernest George Wright, who was found dead in the Hospital grounds in the early hours of Monday morning, had met his death as a result of self-inflicted wounds. Acting Sergeant C Dennett appeared for the police.
Dr Wilhelm Bernhardt Dorsch, of the Hospital staff, said that about 12.45 am on July 15 he went to a tree in the plantation of the Hospital. He found a body there in a pool of blood. There were thick cuts in the front of the neck.
He gave instructions that he police be notified. He did not perform a through examination, but assumed death was due to haemorrhage as a result of a cut throat. He did not think the man had been dead more than an hour. The cuts could have been caused by a blade razor he saw near the body. The body was removed to the morgue.
POLICE EVIDENCE
Sgt Joseph Loy said that about 1.20 am, on July 15, he went to the Hospital grounds where he saw a wardsman, Neville Pound, near a body with a large quantity of blood near by. The body was clad in pyjamas with an overcoat.
The body was still limp and warm. There were two deep gashes on both sides of the throat. A razor near by was covered with blood.
The wardsman said a man named Gregurke came to the Hospital some time after midnight and said he was searching for a man named Wright. The wardsman said he had found the body where it was then lying and had got the doctor and informed the police.
On the following morning, in the presence of the Coroner at the morgue, the body was identified by Walter Coombe.
From further inquiries witness said that he had ascertained that deceased had lived with his wife in Thomas Street fo r a number of years, was an invalid pensioner, and had been in ill health.
On the day before his death he was heard to say he was very ill and would be better off dead.
Neville Clifford Pound, wardsman, employed at the Hospital, and living at 441 Argent Street, also gave evidence.
Jack Gregurke, of 323 Thomas Street, trucker at the Zinc Corporation, told how he had looked for Wright after he had left his home in Thomas Street.
The coroner found that William George Wright died in the grounds of the Hospital on July 15 from haemorrhage from a wound in the throat caused by himself.
William Eric Pound, 1948
Barrier Miner, Sat 14 Aug 1948 9
The marriage of Mollie Mavis fourth daughter of Mrs Mr and the late Mr G Hardwick, of 50 Long Street, and William Eric Pound, sixth son of Mrs A Bates, of Blayney, and the late Mr J Pound, of Orange, will be solemnised at the Oxide Street Methodist Church at 3.30 on August 25. Miss Ellen Woolcock will attend as bridesmaid.
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Barrier Miner, Tue 24 Aug 1948 10
BRIDES OF WEEK
Already six weddings have been announced for this week, two of them tomorrow.
The brides include:—
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Another Wednesday’s bride will be Mollie Mavis, fourth daughter of Mrs MR and the late Mr G Hardwick, of 50 Long Street. She will wed William Eric Pound, sixth son of Mrs A Bates, of Blayney, and the late Mr J Pound, of Orange, at the Oxide Street Methodist Church at 3.30. Miss Ellen Woolcock will attend as bridesmaid.
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Barrier Miner, Wed 25 Aug 1948 11
POUND—HARDWICK
WEDDING AT OXIDE
STREET CHURCH
White satin and lace were worn by this afternoon’s bride, Mollie Mavis, fourth daughter of Mrs MR and the late Mr G Hardwick, of 50 Long Street, when she said “I will” to William Eric Pond, sixth son of Mrs A Bates, of Blayney, and the late Mr J Pound, of Orange. The Ceremony was performed by Rev HC Horner at the Oxide Street Methodist Church.
The bride’s brother-in-law (Mr H Cresswell) escorted her into the church. The bride’s gown, which had a ful skirt and train, had peplum of pattered lace forming a swallowtail at the back. The bodice, which was peaked, had a sweetheart neckline, with an insert panelling of lace. An alternative banding of lace and satin formed the shoulder yokes. The long sleeves peaked over the hands and the back bodice was centred by buttons and loops.
An embroidered tulle veil, which was lent by Mrs Rex Mills, was held in place with a curvette of white camellias, centred with white velvet and covered in misted tulle. She carried a bouquet of gladioli and mixed flowers and a lace handkerchief lent by Mrs Creswell [sic].
IN LILAC SATIN
The bride was attended by Miss Ellen Woolcock, whose frock was of lilac satin and ice-blue lace. The peaked bodice, which was lace, was offset with a shoulder drape, caught at intervals with the satin. The full skirt of lace formed an overdress and was caught up at knee length with a bow of lilac satin. She had short tucked sleeves and wore blue mittens and crownless hat of crinoline straw tied with a large blue bow and trimmed at the front with lilac flowers. She carried a bouquet of pink, blue, and lavender flowers.
Bestman was Mr Neville Pound.
Miss Valda Harvey sang, “I’ll Walk Beside You.”
A horseshoe was placed by Diane Quinlivan.
Miss Mills lent the bride a ruched satin cushion.
About 50 guest attended the reception held at the Tramway Hall. Mrs Hardwick wore a pink crepe frock with gathered draping on one shoulder line. This was repeated on the opposite hipline. Her accessories were black.
Mrs Bates (mother of the groom) made a special trip from Blayney for the wedding.
The wedding cake, of three tiers, was much admired.
Mr and Mrs Pound are making their home at 126 Buck Street.
1 Narromine News and Trangie Advocate, (NSW), Fri, 16 Aug 1929, p. 3.
2 The Newcastle Sun, (NSW), Tue 20 Aug 1929, p. 5. Emphasis added.
3 The Sun, (Sydney, NSW), Tue 20 Aug 1929, p. 13. Emphasis added.
4 The Leader and Orange Stock and Station News, Wed 21 Aug 1928, p. 1. Emphases in original and added.
5 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 22 Aug 1929, p. 12.
6 SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6125], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 9 Aug 1929-3 Dec 1930, No. 24091, 358.
7 Barrier Miner, Thu 11 Nov 1943, p. 7. Emphasis added.
8 Barrier Miner, Wed 17 Jul 1946, p. 4. Emphasis in original text and also added.
9 Barrier Miner, Sat 14 Aug 1948, p. 6. Emphasis added.
10 Barrier Miner, Tue 24 Aug 1948, p. 6.
11 Barrier Miner, Wed 25 Aug 1948, p. 6. Emphasis added.