Edward Power, 1897
Below also see: Eugene Powell, 1898,
Charles Ravenshaw, 1900,
Edward Power, 1900, 1903, 1904, 1909, 1910, 1912
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 27 Mar 1897 1
RYDE POLICE COURT.
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(Before Messrs R Hilliard, G Wicks and H
E Jordan, JsP.)
A THORNLEIGH OFFENDER.
Edward Power, alias MacNamara, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Thornleigh on Monday last, and also tousing obscene language on the same occasion, and also to a further charge of using obscene language in the lock-up at Hornsby Junction.
Constable Denman stated that the accused was almost tripped of his clothing at the time of the offence at Thornleigh, and he was rushing about in all directions, using the most vile and filthy language to females and everybody with whom he came into contact, which he continued to do on being locked up.
The accused to be leniently dealt with, as he was suffering from the effects of drink, which told on him more on account of him having been at one time sunstruck.
The Bench considered the accused deserving of severe punishment, and ordered a fine of 20s, in default 7 days, for the first offence, and for the latter two offences, fines of 20s each, in default one month—sentences to be cumulative.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 10 Apr 1897 2
“REFER TO DRAWER” AGAIN.
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Another Alleged Valueless Cheque
Fraud.
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At the Parramatta Police Court on Monday, Messrs JW Withers, R Harper, SJ Pearson, CO Lamb and J Purser, J’sP, presiding.
Edward Power was before the Court on a charge of obtaining the sum of £8 from Lachlan McKay, on behalf of Murray Bros, on 21st November last, by means of a valueless cheque, purporting to be signed by Charles Ravenshoe.
The evidence of Constable Thomas Kelly, of Ryde, having been read over.
Frederick G Clayton deposed that he was a salesman, in the employ of Murray Bros, Parramatta. On 21st November defendant came into the firm’s shop, in Church-street, and asked for a lamp, which witness supplied. Defendant presented a cheque produced—gave his address “Western Road, opposite Archdeacon Gunther’s”; witness ent the cheque to the cash desk and gave defendant the change, £7 16s 9d. Had no doubt as to his identity. Didn’t see him afterwards till the 2nd instant.
Defendant said he wished to engage the services of a solicitor before the case proceeded, but the Bench decided to hear the evidence for the prosecution. The police stated that one or two solicitors present had declined to take up the case.
William Richard Murray, merchant, Parramatta deposed that on 21st November last a cheque presented was shown to him in the course of business, and he consented to its being cashed. Sent it for collection, and it was returned “no account.” Laid an information and took out a warrant for the arrest of defendant. Had never seen defendant before.
Lachlan McKay, cashier at Murray Bros, Parramatta, deposed that on 21st November last a man very much resembling defendant called at the firm’s establishment and asked for a blank cheque on the Bank of New South Wales. He filled in the cheque—the one before the Court. Under instructions from Mr Murray a little later witness cashed the cheque and gave the cash for change to the cash boy.
Joseph B Holdsworth, clerk, Parramatta Branch Bank of New South Wales, deposed that the cheque was received from Murray Bros on 23rd November, and was returned marked “refer to drawer.” There were no funds to meet it. Couldn’t say whether there 18 July, 2012was any account in the name of Ravenshoe; (a slight adjournment was granted to allow of witness’s examination of the Bank ledgers) there was no account in the Bank on that date, or since.
Defendant reserved his defence and was committed fir trial at next Parramatta Quarter Sessions; bail allowed, self in £40 and two sureties £20 each.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 8 May 1897 3
PARRAMATTA QUARTER
SESSIONS.
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(Before Judge Murray.)
Monday, May 3.
The Parramatta Quarter Sessions were opened att the Court House on Monday. Mr Dawson acted as Crown prosecutor, and Mr TE MacNevin, PM, as Deputy Sheriff.
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PASSING A VALUELESS CHEQUE.
Edward Power, alias Chas Ravenshoe, was charged with obtaining £7 16s 9d and a lamp the property of Murray Bros of Parramatta, from EJ Clayton by means of a valueless cheque on Bank of New South Wales for £8.
Lachlan McKay deposed that on 21st November 1896 the accused called at Murray Bros’ establishment and asked to be supplied with a blank cheque on the Bank of New South Wales. He filled it in and witness afterwards cashed the cheque on instructions from Mr Murray. Accused had bought a lamp and witness had sent the change back to the department.
EJ Clayton, salesman, deposed to selling the lamp, which accused desired should be sent to his house, “Western Road.” Witness sent the cheque to the cashier’s desk, and the change was sent back in due course.
WR Murray, of the firm of Murray Bros, deposed that the cheque was cashed by his own directions on the day mentioned. The payee was “John Jacobs,” and witness, knowing a person of that name, was misled into thinking the cheque had to do with his (Jacobs’) business.
Joseph B Holdsworth, clerk, Bank of New South deposed that Charles Ravenshoe did not appear to have ever had any account at the Parramatta Branch of the Bank.
Constable Kelly deposed that while accused was under arrest at Ryde on another charge, he expressed a wish not to be taken to Parramatta, as he was likely to be mistaken for a man named Ravenshoe, on whose behalf he had taken to Murray Bros a cheque which afterwards turned out bad. At the time he made the statement he appeared all right, thought he had just served a seven days’ term for drunkenness. An hour or two afterwards he acted as if he was out of his mind. On the day of his removal to Parramatta Gaol he became very excited and nervous. Did not think he then needed to be put under observation.
The accused [Edward Power] at this stage asked that Dr O’Connor, medical officer of Parramatta gaol, might be desired to attend, also Senior Warder Fraser and Chief Warder Brown. His Honor said he would telephone to the gaol. A reply came back that Dr O’Connor was out of town. His Honor called on accused to elect to give evidence or otherwise; but accused persistently declined to take any action till officers Fraser and Brown could be heard. A serious block then occurred—the business having to be formally suspended till the arrival of the gaol officers.
Senior Warder W Fraser, having arrived, was examined by accused but could give no material evidence. He deposed that he had seen no sings of mental aberration in accused. On the night of 2nd April accused inflicted a trifling wound on himself in his cell at Parramatta gaol, and witness sent for the doctor, who said accused was only malingering. He was afterwards placed in an associated cell.
Chief Warder Brown deposed that on the night that accused was brought he made a complaint that he was suffering from a serious disease. The doctor was called and examined him and then reported that nothing was the matter with him. Witness had never seen anything the matter with him.
His Honor then called upon the accused to proceed, but the latter declined to take one course or the other till Dr O’‘Connor had been heard.
Ultimately, after the adjournment for dinner, he made a statement to the effect that he was not in his right mind when he presented the cheque. He did not deny the facts, but objected to the evidence given by Constable Kelly. He still desired that the evidence of Dr O’Connor might be obtained.
His Honor summed up against the accused, who was found guilty and remanded for sentence.
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Tuesday May 4.
POWER'S SENTENCE.
Edward Power, alias Ravenshoe, called up to receive sentence for obtaining money under false pretences, handed in a statement to the court.
In reply to His Honor the gaoler in attendance reported that accused had received sentences for assault and disorderly conduct.
His Honor said that the character of these offences seemed to show that they were the outcome of drinking. Accused’s demeanour in that court scarcely seemed to bear out the idea that that was his first appearance before the Court of Quarter Sessions. (Accused: It was the first.) The offence was of a class that deserved something more than a nominal punishment. Accused was then sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Accused asked for leave to petition during his term. His Honor said he could make no promise in that respect—if accused petitioned he should doubtless have to report on his application in due course.
Eugene Powell, 1898
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 3 Aug 1898 4
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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Monday August 1.
(Before Mr G Coates JP.)
Eugene Powell alias Edward Power, alias Chas Ravenshoe, was charged with attempting to obtain goods and money from Murray Bros by means of a false pretence, to wit a valueless cheque for £6 8s.
On the application of the police a remand was granted for one week.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 10 Aug 1898 5
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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Monday August 8th.
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(Before Messrs TE MacNevin, PM,
SJ Pearson and DD Henderson J’sP.)
A CHARGE OF FALSE PRETENCES.
Eugene Powell, alias Edmund [aka Edward] Power, was charged on remand with attempting to obtain goods and money, value £6 8s, from Murray Bros by means of a valueless cheque.
Senior Constable Davis deposed that on Saturday July 30th he saw accused at midday. Witness said, “Let me see that cheque you attempted to pass at Murray Bros’.” He said, “Why should I show it to you.” Witness said, “Where did you get it.” He replied, “From my boss at Dubbo.” Witness said, “Who is your boss?” He said, “The man I have been working for.” Witness said, “Did he draw out this cheque?” He said, “Yes.” Asked him who signed it and he said, “That doesn’t matter.” Asked him his name and he said, “My name is Sheridan and I’m an agent for Johnstone.” Asked him who Johnstone was and he said “That’s my name.” Witness said, “You told me your name was Sheridan?” “Oh,” he replied, “I’ve got so many names, but I’m acting for Power.” Took him to the lock-up and searched him. Found a piece of paper signed E Power. Witness said, “Who is this?” he said, “I told you before that I was acting for Power.” Witness said, “You said you were acting as agent before. Who signed this cheque?” He said, “That doesn’t matter.” Said to him, “Who is Power?” He said, “That’s me.” Charged him with the offence and he made no reply. He afterwards gave his name as Eugene Powell.
At this stage the defence said it was hardly worth while occupying the time of the Court in this case, as he had funds in the Dubbo Bank to meet the cheque. He didn’t want to waste the time of the Court, and the case could be dismissed.
The Bench: You’ll kindly confine yourself to asking questions at present.
Alexander Laurie, a salesman at Murray’s recognised the accused whom he saw at Murray Brothers on Saturday, July 30. He came in as a customer to purchase goods in the ordinary way. He wanted see a scythe blade. He purchased two at 3s 6d each and a number of other articles amounting to £4 0s 10d. He wished them to go to Dubbo by rail that night, and tendered in payment the cheque produced for £6 8s, drawn by Daniel Sheridan, on the 30th July, at Dubbo. Witness haded the cheque to Mr McKay, the accountant, who refused to cash it. Mr McKay spoke to the man then. When the defendant came in first he said that he had taken up some land at Dubbo.
Adolph Steber, accountant at the Bank of New South Wales, Parramatta, said the cheque produced was given by witness to defendant. Defendant represented that he had money at Dubbo. Witness drew out the cheque produced which defendant signed. He asked witness to initial the cheque but witness refused to do this. The cheque was subsequently brought to witness by Mr McKay, of Murray Bros’. Made enquiries of the Dubbo Branch as to whether Daniel Sheridan had any account in the Dubbo Branch and found he had no account.
Lachlan McKay, cashier at Murray Bros’ saw the accused on July 30th last. He selected some goods for which he offered the cheque produced. Asked the accused [if] he could get an endorsement of the cheque, and he said he could not. Witness refused to cash the cheque. Defendant wanted a pound, and said he would leave the rest till the cheque was verified. Defendant said he had taken up land at Dubbo, and that the cheque represented his actual balance in the bank.
Senior Constable Davis re-called said the cheque produced was the one he received from the accused. Witness was in a position to know that accused had not come from Dubbo, and that he was not in a position to take up land recently in Dubbo.
Accused on being formally charged made a statement: “As regards the cheque I received authority from a working mate named Sheridan. We were a party of sleeper-getters near Dubbo. This was some 15 months ago. I received a letter from Sheridan asking me to forward the goods on to the Dubbo Railway Station. We had an account in the Bank of New South Wales at Dubbo when we were working there. It was in the name of Sheridan, Powell and Power. The cheques were usually signed by Sheridan. Sheridan wrote to me and asked me to get a counter cheque from the Bank of New South Wales and asked the manager of the bank to instruct me as regards filling in the cheque, I went to the manager and obtained a counter cheque. Asked the clerk to initial it and he said it was unnecessary, as it would be forwarded on by the firm from whom I was going to get the goods from. I picked the goods and gave the cheque to Mr McKay of Murray Bros. He said that he couldn’t cash it, but would take the cheque and keep the goods, and forward them on when the cheque went through the bank. At that time the bank was closed, so I walked away and was shortly afterwards arrested. I did not wish to obtain the goods by false pretence.
Accused was committed for trial at the Parramatta Quarter Sessions.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 31 Aug 1898 6
PARRAMATTA
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Monday, August 29.
(Before Judge Murray.)
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Mr Dawson was Crown Prosecutor. Mr H Connell acted as Clerk of the Peace; Mr TE MacNevin, PM, as Deputy Sheriff.
FALSE PRETENCES.
Eugene Powell was charged with attempting to obtain, by means of a false pretence, property (money and goods) belonging to Murray Bros.
Mr Dawson opened the case briefly.
AG Steber, accountant, Bank of New South Wales, Parramatta, deposed that he saw accused at the Bank on July 30. He wanted to get a cheque form. He said he wanted it altered to Dubbo Branch. Gave him the cheque form produced. Witness altered the cheque to suit Dubbo Branch, and filled it in for £6 8s. Accused signed it, then, “Daniel Sheridan” in witness’ presence. He then took the cheque and left. He asked witness to initial the cheque—to guarantee its payment, witness should take it. He did not say why he wanted that. The cheque was afterwards brought to witness by Mr McKay (Murray Bros). Subsequently it came to the Bank through the police department.
To the Judge: Could not say what time it was when the accused called.
To the Crown Prosecutor: He showed witness no paper at all. Fancied it was before lunch.
To accused: Witness was there when the cheque was given to accused. The cheque was brought back the same day. (Here the Judge had to caution the accused not to attempt to bully the witnesses.) Could not have given any information in relation to the cheque’s value that day. Thought the cheque was brought to the bank by Mr McKay about noon on the 30th (Saturday)—perhaps a few minutes later.
Lachlan McKay, cashier at Murray Bros, recognised accused, whom he had seen ast Murray Bros.’ Saw him on July 30. Had not known accused before. Mr Laurie was selling to accused agricultural implements. Accused tendered the cheque produced. He said that the amount (£6 8s) was the balance of his account in the Dubbo Bank. He said he had taken up some land there. The goods were to be sent to D Sheridan, railway station, Dubbo. He wanted witness to give him the change and forward the goods. The goods included two scythe blades and saw. The amount of the cost of the goods was £44 0s 10d. Told him that he would not give him the change; but would forward the cheque to Dubbo, and if it were good witness could send the goods and a cheque for the balance to accused. He said he would not do that, but he would take £1 and leave the cheque with witness. Witness refused. Witness handed the cheque back; and he left the shop. Asked, accused said he could not get an endorsement on the cheque. He said the accountant at the Bank knew him. Went to the Bank about 12.15 pm. The Bank was closed, but the front door was ajar. Took the cheque to the Bank whilst accused was in the shop. Told accused that the accountant at the Bank did not know him. Accused said a lot more; but it was merely abuse. Accused told witness that he was no man of business to refuse the cheque—and that he was “no Yankee.” Accused was sober.
To accused: Did not serve the goods.
Witness recognised Mr Steber’s writing on the cheque; that was why he went to the Bank. Mr Steber did not know then whether the cheque was good in Dubbo or not. Told Senior-constable Davis that a man had presented a cheque which he did not like. It was then just a matter of witness declining the cheque and accused leaving. Believed that accused was arrested near the bank. The goods were such as would be used by selectors taking up land. Witness did not try to obtain the goods, save by virtue of the cheque.
Alexander Laurie deposed that he sold accused certain goods. He tendered the cheque produced. He said the goods were for Sheridan. Handed accused to Mr McKay. The goods were not sent.
Senior-Constable Davis deposed that he arrested accused in Church-street, Parramatta. Asked to see the cheque that he attempted to pass at Murray Bros.’ Accused said “Why should I show you it?” At the same time he handed witness the cheque. Accused said his boss at Dubbo had signed the cheque, asked, accused said his name was “Sheridan.” He repeated that his name was Sheridan; and said he was acting for Johnston. Told accused that he had better come round to the lock-up. On the way there witness said “Who is Johnston?” Accused said “My boss.” Searched the accused at the lock-up. Found a piece of paper marked “E Power.” Accused said that was his name. When asked how he came to mix up the names, he said “Oh, I have so many names. I don’t know which is the one.” Then charged accused, who made no reply. Afterwards took the cheque to the Bank of New South Wales. The lock-up keeper asked him his name and he said “Eugene Powell.” Witness asked him what he meant. He said nothing more. Knew accused; recognised him (though he had been shaved) some time after he was first taken to the lock-up. Had know accused for 18 months. He had resided in Parramatta. During that time he could have gone to Dubbo. He made is reappearance in public in Parramatta about 28th or 29th July. Did not know accused when he accosted him in the street.
Mr AH Fearon manager of the Bank of NSW, Dubbo, deposed that he did not know accused. A man named D Sheridan had an account at witness’s bank, formerly. It was closed in ‘94. Sheridan did not sign like the signature on the cheque.
Accused’s statement, made at the time of his committal, was read. He, however, did not call any witnesses, but he made a statement from the dock.
Mr JW Withers, JP, who was one of the jury, sought to ask accused a question whilst he was speaking; but the Judge pointed out that that sort of thing could not be done.
Accused was convicted.
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PARRAMATTA QUARTER
SESSIONS.
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Tuesday, August 30.
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SENTENCES
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BUSH LAWYERS.
Eugene Powell, who had been found guilty of attempting to obtain goods and money by means of false pretences, was brough up.
Powell tried to argue that his statement should not have been put in evidence. He refused to leave that subject; and was ordered to sit down by His Honor, who said there must be some bush lawyer in the gaol.
Previous convictions were recorded as follows:—Penrith Police Court, September 2, ‘96, assault 21 days; Ryde March ‘97, drunk and disorderly 7 days, and obscene language three months concurrent; Parramatta Quarter Sessions ‘97, false pretences, 18 months hard labour; discharged July 1898.
His Honor said the offence was very soon after leaving gaol on a sentence that was very small. He hoped that the accused would try to turn over a new leaf. The sentence was that he be imprisoned with hard labor in Parramatta Gaol for two years.
Charles Ravenshaw, 1900
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 8 Sep 1900 7
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday, September 5.
(Before Mr TE MacNevin, PM.)
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ASSAULT.
Charles Ravenshaw (alias Edward Power) was charged with assaulting Alex Johnstone, on. [sic]
Senior-Constable Davis deposed that on Tuesday he arrested the defendant, and charged him with assaulting Alex Johnstone, jun. The defendant, who was slightly under the influence of liquor, said, “I don’t know anything about the man. I have only just come out of gaol. Give me another chance.” Witness said “You have been out long enough to clear out of the town, and not to be causing people to make complaints as to your conduct.” Defendant said, “Give me another chance. I am going away.”
Alex Johnstone deposed that about 2.15 or 2.20 pm he saw defendant at his shop, George-street, Parramatta. He used bad language. Witness asked him, several times, to leave. Walked round the counter and shoved him out on to the footbath. Defendant kicked witness on the left side of the stomach. Witness wife was in the shop when the man was using the bad language. He kicked witness so violently that he knocked him up against the door. Still suffering from the effects of the kick.
The defendant was fined 30s or one month’s imprisonment.
The same man was charged with using indecent language. The offence was proved, and the Bench ordered him to pay a fine of £2 or one month’s imprisonment.
Edward Power, 1900
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 7 Nov 1900 8
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday, October 31.
(Before Mr TE MacNevin, PM, and Messrs
N Stewart, L Perkins, J Waugh and £
J Braine, J’sP.)
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Friday, November 2.
Before Messrs DD Henderson and John
Toohey JsP.
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Monday, November 5.
(Before Mr TE MacNevin, PM, and Mr £
J Braine, JP.)
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ALLEGED LARCENY.
Edward Power (alias Charles Ravenshoe) was charged with stealing a hand bag and other property from Mrs De Bretteville, at Parramatta, on September 3rd.
Constable Trevillian deposed that about 6.45 am on the 3rd inst, in company with Constable Mooney, witness arrested the defendant on his discharge from Parramatta gaol. Said, “I am going to arrest you, Power, for stealing a hand bag containing a purse, two half-sovereigns, some silver and some copper, a bank pass-book and a card-case and some other little articles from a trap in Church-street, the property of Mrs De Bretteville, of Napier-street, Sherwood.” Defendant said “I know nothing about it.” Witness said “I want to see what you have got on you.: Found part of the card-case (produced) on defendant. Said “Where did you get this from?” He said “I found it.” Witness said “Where?” He said “Between the Hospital and the Parramatta police station.” He added that it was two days before he was arrested (on another charge).
Witness: He was arrested on the 4th of September for assault.
Witness continued: “You had this secreted about your shirt some where when you were at the Parramatta lock-up.” He said “No, I had it in my pocket.” Said “Do you remember me having a conversation with you on the 5th of September about some money?” He said “Yes.” Said “Do you recollect me asking you where you got the money to buy the shirts and other articles you had?” He said “I forgot about that.” Witness did have a conversation on September 5 with defendant. Said “You have been suspected, Power, of stealing some money in a hand-bag in Church-street. Where did you get the money which you have been spending?” He was then in the yard with another prisoner (named McDonald). Said “I saw you buy the shirts and some other articles.” He said “Oh I got the money from this man here—McDonald.” Called McDonald, who said that he had given Power no money (as he had none to give). Power then said “I refuse to tell you where I got it.” Witness said “You were locked up a few days ago for being drunk and then you had only 3s or 3s 6d.” Power refused to tell witness where he got the money, and he also said that he could not tell where he was the night before he was locked up.
Emma De Bretteville deposed that she saw the defendant in the bank on Monday, September 3. Witness was depositing some money. Witness had some other money—witness came out of the bank and went in front of Mr Pye’s, and put her hand-bag in her trap there. Witness went and had a look in Erby’s window for a few minutes. Then untied the horse and led him across the street; and tied him up again, and then looked in at Mrs Gallagher’s. went in to make a purchase, and then, coming out, missed her bag. Witness did not notice anyone about the trap. Was not away from her trap for more than fifteen minutes. Her pass-book, a card-case and a purse containing two half-sovereigns and some silver and copper were in the bag. The part of the card-case produced was part of her case. Valued the lot of the property she lost at about 34s or 35s. There was a broken bracelet of rolled gold in the bag. Accused did nothing in the bank. He loitered around, which drew witness’ attention to him.
Alex McDowell, lock-up keeper at Parramatta, deposed that he remembered that on the 30th of August, defendant was brought to the lock-up. He was searched, and the sum of 3s 8d was found upon him. The next morning, the defendant was fined 5s (or the rising of the court). Saw the defendant on September 4. He was locked up again. The sum of 4s 10½d was found. The man had about 10s of new property upon him, also.
Ernest B Morris, warder in HM Gaol, Parramatta, deposed that he knew the defendant. Saw him at the gaol on November 5. Searched him. Found a piece of card case and some tobacco on him secreted between his shirt and singlet.
Power had nothing to say. He elected to go to a jury and reserved his defence. He was committed to be tried at the Parramatta Quarter Sessions on the 26th of November.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 28 Nov 1900 9
PARRAMATTA
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Monday, November 26.
(Before his Honor Judge Backhouse.)
NEW JUSTICES SWORN IN.
Dr Bowman and Messrs CB Cairnes, AE Marsden, J Moreshead, JW Devlin, JD Smith, James Dunstan, Ed Joseph Clarkson, JF O’Donnell, JH Sullivan, F Moore, and HM Todhunter were sworn in as justices of the peace.
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THEFT IN CHURCH STREET,
PARRAMATTA.
Edward Power was charged with stealing on the 3rd of September at Parramatta, a purse, card-case, £1 5s in money, and other property, belonging to Mrs De Bretteville. He pleaded not guilty.
The circumstances in connection with this case must be fresh in the memories of the readers of The Argus. The man Power (who is also known by the alias of Ravenshoe) had been sent to gaol for another offence. When searched at the gaol, a piece of card was found concealed between his shirt and his singlet. As Mrs De Bretteville had been robbed of a card case, and other articles, and money, in Church-street, Parramatta, a few days before, suspicion fell upon Power, who, subsequently, was identified by that lady.
Mrs De Bretteville deposed that on the 3rd of September she saw Power in the Bank of New South Wales. He was loitering there. Had left her horse and trap at Mr LW Pye’s. she went over to Mrs Gallagher’s. She left her bag in the trap in front of Gallagher’s. In the bag was a purse. Went into Mrs Gallagher’s shop. Came out and then missed her bag and its contents. The article produced was part of her card case. It was in the handbag when she left the latter in the trap.
EB Morris, a warder in Parramatta gaol, deposed that he searched accused at the gaol on the 5th of September, and found on him a portion of the card-case (just identified by Mrs De Bretteville).
Constable McDowall deposed that on the 30th of August, power was locked up on another charge. He then only had ten shillings and some pence. A few days later, on September 4th, he was searched again in connection with another case, and he was found to have upon him more money than before, in addition to a quantity of goods.
Constable Trevillian deposed that he arrested Power as the latter was being discharged from Parramatta gaol. Power said then that he had picked up the card-case between the Parramatta Hospital and the police station. About the 4th of September witness asked Power where he got certain money found upon him, which was a larger amount than he had had in the lockup a couple of days before. Power then refused to say where he had got the money.
The prisoner called Chief Warder Barnes, of Parramatta gaol, who said that the accused received on August 30th, the sum of 15s 8d, as a gratuity from the gaol on his leaving there.
Constable McDowall was re-called, and he repeated his former statements.
The accused made a statement to the jury. He pointed out what he said he considered the weak features of the case for the Crown.
His Honor summed up briefly, stating that stolen property having been found on the prisoner it was for him to account, reasonably, for its possession. It was for the jury now to say if Power had done so.
The jury after about four hours consideration returned a verdict of guilty, and the prisoner was remanded for sentence.
His Honor expressed, incidentally, his concurrence with the finding of the jury.
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SENTENCES.
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The Court at a quarter to 3 pm was adjourned till Wednesday morning, when Power and Hogan will be sentenced.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 1 Dec 1900 10
PARRAMATTA QUARTER
SESSIONS.
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Wednesday, November 28.
(Before his Honor Judge Backhouse.)
Mr Joseph Hopkins was sworn in as justice of the peace.
SENTENCES.
The prisoners, Hogan and Power, who had been convicted on the previous Monday, the one of maliciously wounding, the other for robbery, were brought up for sentence.
Power, who pleaded for leniency and promised to reform when he next got his liberty, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment with hard labour, his Honor saying that he made the sentence the same as the prisoner served last year, because he wished to avoid giving Power separate treatment.
Edward Power, 1903
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 24 Jan 1903 11
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday, January 21.
(Before Mr TE MacNevin, SM.)
VAGRANCY.
Edward Power, charged with vagrancy, pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to six month’s imprisonment in Parramatta gaol.
Edward Power, 1904
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 20 Feb 1904 12
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday, February 17.
(Before Mr TE MacNevin, SM.)
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VAGRANCY.
Edward Power, charged with having no lawful visible means of support, and wandering about Parramatta, was sent to Parramatta Gaol for six months, with hard labor.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 15 Oct 1904 13
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday, October 12.
(Before Mr TE MacNevin, SM.)
BREAKING AND ENTERING.—COMMITTAL.
Edward Power, a tall, middle-aged man, was charged with breaking and entering the shop of Frank Herbert Hughes, at Parramatta, and stealing therein several packets of corn flour.
Wm Carpenter, constable, stationed at Parramatta, deposed that he was on duty in Church-street, about 9.20 pm on Tuesday. Saw the defendant near the fountain, Church-street, Parramatta. He walked over into the light of Mr Comino’s shop. He looked at something he had taken out of his pocket. Caught hold of him and said, “What have you got, here?” He said, “Nothing, only what I bought.” Could see that the defendant had some stuff inside his shirt, between his shirt and his skin. Took out of the inside of his shirt three packets of corn flour. Said, “I’m going to arrest you for having these things in your possession reasonably supposed to be stolen.” He said nothing. He had a packet of cornflour in his hand; he put that in his coat pocket. Brought him to the lock-up. Searched him and took three packets of cornflour out of the inside of his shirt, and one out of his coat pocket. He had originally seven packets of cornflour on him. Charged him that morning with breaking and entering the store of Frank H Hughes, of Church-street, Parramatta, and stealing therefrom seven packets of cornflour. Cautioned him. He said, “I suppose I’ll plead not guilty.” He was questioned at the lock-up on Tuesday night, as to how he had got possession of the cornflour. He said, “I paid for it.” He acted in the lock-up as though he was very drunk. He had had a little drink in him, apparently, before.
The accused [Edward Power] had no questions to ask.
Frank H Hughes, grocer, residing in Church-street, Parramatta, deposed that he saw the accused about his place about 9 pm on Tuesday. Heard a window break. Was in thedining room, writing. Heard a smash and something fell in the shop. Went out into the street, to see what it was. Saw the accused there, picking up something. Said, “What are you doing?” He said that he was waiting there for some one. Went to the window, but did not see that there was anything wrong with it. Accused asked him for a match, and witness gave him some. Accused said that he was going to catch a train. He went away. After he had gone witness went into the shop, and found that the window had been broken. That was close to where witness had previously seen the accused standing. Saw some cornflour that had been thrown down in the shop. Could see that the stock had been disarranged. The cornflour that was inside the window was similar to that produced. Witness did not sell or give any cornflour to the accused. He could reach it from the outside, but could not get it without putting his arm in. Did not notice anything with him. As soon as witness found the window broken, he rang up the police. After he found the window broken he went out on to the footpath, and there he found a packet of cornflour on the ground. The window was broken a little before 9 pm.
The accused was committed to take his trial at the Parramatta Quarter Sessions on 14th October. [sic]
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 16 Nov 1904 14
PARRAMATTA
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Tuesday, November 15.
(Before Judge Docker.)
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CONVICTED.
Edward Power was charged with, on October 11, breaking and entering the shop of Frank H Hughes, at Parramatta, and stealing 4lbs cornflour.
The accused was found guilty, and remanded for sentence.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 19 Nov 1904 15
PARRAMATTA
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Tuesday, November 15.
(Before Judge Docker.)
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CONVICTED..
Edward Power was charged with, on October 11, breaking and entering the shop of Frank H Hughes, at Parramatta, and stealing 4lbs cornflour.
FH Hughes, grocer, carrying on business in Parramatta, deposed that on the night of the alleged offence, about 9 o’clock, he heard a noise as of breaking glass outside his shop. Went outside and saw Power there, apparently picking up something from the path. The man was drunk. A train was shunting, and Power said that he had to catch it (as he lived down the line), and he went away. Witness went inside, and saw that some cornflour had been knocked down, and that a window close by was broken. The window had originally had a hole—a very small hole—in it. Rand up the police. Went outside, and found one or two half-pound packets of cornflour on the path. There was a space in the pile of cornflour packets (which was behind the window), as if some had been taken away. The packets of cornflour produced were of the same size and description as those which had been in his shop.
To the accused: You were not on the premises.. You were about a yard from the window, in Argyle-street. The occurrence took place just before 9 o’clock.
Wm Carpenter, constable, stationed at Parramatta, deposed that between 9 and 9.30 pm on the night of the alleged offence, saw Power cross over near the fountain, Parramatta, and towards Comino’s shop. Went up to him, and turned him round. He had a packet of cornflour in his hand. He had something inside his shirt. Witness took a packet of cornflour from inside the shirt. Said, “Where did you get it?” He said, “I have nothing save what I bought.” Said, “I am going to arrest you.” He said nothing. Took two more packets from the inside of his shirt. Took the man to the lock-up. He had had drink. Took three more packets from the inside of his shirt, and one from his pocket. The seven packets of cornflour produced were those which witness took from the accused. Next morning charged him; and cautioned him. He made no reply. Had no other conversation with him.
Cross-examined: Arrested the man in Church-street—on the north side of the Town Hall—between 9 and 9.30 pm. He was about 400 yards from, Hughes’ shop, and was coming from the direction of the railway station, and from the locality of the shop.
The accused [Edward Power] had no witnesses to call.
The accused said that he did not wish to give evidence.
Accused said that he would leave the case to his Honor—for him “to explain how it had been put against him.”
His Honor said that he would have to tell the jury that if a man put his arm into the shop, that was “entering,” and if a hole in the window was made larger (in order that an arm might be put in), that was “breaking,” in law.
His Honor summed up, pointing out that Power had not disputed the facts. He had virtually relied upon a point of law.
The jury returned, after about ten minutes’ absence, with a verdict of guilty.
Prisoner was remanded for sentence.
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A HEAVY SENTENCE.
Edward Power—a well known vagrant—who had been convicted of the “breaking and entering” at Mr Hughes’ store, Church-street, Parramatta, was sentenced to five years’ penal servitude. His Honor said that a sentence of that character must be imposed in the case for the protection of honest people.
The prisoner winced visibly on hearing the sentence.
Edward Power, 1909
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 27 Feb 1909 16
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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(Before Mr EL Maitland, SM.)
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A HEAVY FINE.
Edward Power, 56, charged with using indecent language in Church-street, Parramatta, pleaded guilty, and was fined (having a long list of convictions) £5, or two months’ imprisonment.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 19 Jun 1909 17
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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BAD LANGUAGE.
Robert Gosper (alias Power, alias Ravenshoe), described as a plumber, and an old offender, was fined 40s (or 14 days) for using indecent language.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 11 Sep 1909 18
PARRAMATTA POLICE COURT.
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AN OLD OFFENDER.
James Gosper, alias Ravenshoe, alias Edward Power, was charged with that, at Parramatta, on the 7th September, he, not being an intending passenger in possession of a ticket, did not leave the railway premises of the Chief Commissioner when required to do so by an authorised employee of the Commissioner.
Constable Black stated that the night officer at Parramatta railway station gave the man in charge, because he refused to leave the station a little after midnight.
An officer of the Department stated that the man was found sleeping in a railway car. He declined to leave, and was subsequently found crossing the line at an unauthorised place. He became a nuisance, and had to be given in charge.
The defendant: I was the worse for liquor, your Worship.
The man—who was a very old offender—was fined 40s, in default 21 days’ imprisonment.
Edward Power, 1910
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 22 Jan 1910 19
PARRAMATTA QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Monday, January 17.
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(Before His Honor Judge Docker.)
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Mr Cecil A White was Crown Prosecutor; Mr AE Chapman, Deputy Clerk of the Peace; Mr DDH Henderson, JP, Deputy Sheriff.
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ALLEGED ASSAULT.
Edward Power, a tall, middle-aged man, was charged with indecently assaulting a girl named Edwards, 14 years if age at Parramatta on December 27th.
The Crown Prosecutor outlined the facts of the charge, which was one about which there were the sad and sordid conditions so often to be regrettably noticed in cases of alleged assaults, indecent in character, upon children. The girl could not identify the man who undoubtedly has assaulted her; but other evidence of identification would be called. The whole question for the jury perhaps would turn upon the question as to whether the accused Power was the guilty man.
The evidence of the girl was that first taken. The child stated that on the 27th of December she was interfered with by a man, but she could not identify Power as the man. She was 14 years of age on the 25th of September. The place of the alleged occurrence was between Meehan-street and Rosehill-street, in Roberts’ paddock, three streets away from her home. Some lads, Lloydell, Fear and Green, came to the spot when she cried out after the man had commenced to interfere with her. She went home to her father’s place in the lads’ company.
Mrs SE Edwards, wife of a tramway employee, Geo Edwards, and living at Crimea-street, stated the girl was born in North Sydney in 1895.
Thomas Lloydell, of William-street, Granville, a youth 16 years of age, engaged in the plastering business, went to Muston’s at 7 pm on 27th of December. Saw a girl going one way and a man going another. The man grabbed at the girl. Leslie Green and Victor Fear were with witness, 10 yds from the man. Said, “Let the girl go.” he girl ran. The man said, “Do you know what that —– did?” Witness and his comrades said, “What?” He said, “I gave her 2d to get a paper and she lost the money.” Fear said, “Come and we’ll job him.” he turned his back and went down the street beyond Rosehill-street and Boundary-street.
Cross-examined: “The time was between 7.30 pm and 8 pm.
The witness added, “That’s when I saw you with the girl.”
The witness said also that it was nearly dark at the time. Saw the man at a distance of five yards. Was about five yards off the man (the accused) when the talk took place about the newspaper. The lad Fear was two yards away; he then was going to “job” Power. Spent Boxing Day at home.
Victor Fear corroborated the evidence of Lloydell. He identified Power.
Fear stated also that he was 14 years of age, and he lived at Victoria Park.
Leslie Green, another lad, identified Power as the man who was with the girl.
Constable Trevillian deposed that on December 30th, he arrested Power, who was camped at Wentworthville. He denied that he was speaking to a little girl near Muston’s. He said three lads did not want to fight him. He [some text illegible here] saw a woman in Parramatta, and go to catch hold of her arms. Told Power that the girl could not identify him, but she had said that she might recognise his voice if she heard him speak. He said, “If she can’t identify me, I don’t mind talking to the girl.” He spoke a few words to the girl. The girl said, “I don’t think that’s the voice.” Brought Lloydell in. He said, “That’s the man who had hold of the little girl at Boundary-street.” Lloydell, Fear, and Green identified Power. Charged him with the offence. He made no reply.
Constable Allan Grigor, stationed at Parramatta, deposed that he saw Power about 6.30 pm on December 27, at Tattersall’s Hotel. Power was drunk and noisy, and witness warned him to go home to his camp.
His Honor summed up, and the jury, after an hour’s absence, came into Court with a verdict of guilty.
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SENTENCES.
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THE EVILS OF DRINK.
Edward Power was called up for sentence for indecent assault upon a girl.
Power had written a statement to his Honor, and he had nothing further to say.
To the judge: Power said that he came out of gaol in February last. He had been working for different persons. For four months he was in settled employment. At the end of December he was waiting for another place. He was arrested within 50 yards of the place where he was expecting further work. Asked how he came to be under the influence of drink on the evening of the offence, he made no reply.
A list of previous convictions was read over. The last sentence served was one for breaking and entering a shop and stealing therein, and it was of five years’ penal servitude.
The Judge said that the jury had no doubt came to the correct decision. Mercy was asked for on the grounds: (1) That prisoner had been of good conduct in gaol; and (2) had been working since his release, and had formed good resolutions (or wanted to form good resolutions). Whenever he could get the opportunity no doubt he would take drink, and when he took drink he would be ready to commit any crime. The public and young girls in particular were to be protected from men like the prisoner. The girl being one month over 14 years, he had escaped being sentenced to penal servitude for a very long time.
Power was sentenced to be imprisoned in Parramatta Gaol for three years.
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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 1094
Parramatta
Date when Portrait was taken: 2 March 1910
Name: Edward Power
(aka Charles Ravenshoe; Richard Ravenshoe; Joseph Patrick; Timothy Doolan; Eugene Powell)
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Native place: Sydney Year of birth: 16 Oct 1868 Arrived Ship: – Trade or occupation Religion: Presbyterian Education, degree of: R & W Height: 6' 0" Weight On committal: 158 Colour of hair: Light brown Colour of eyes: Blue |
Marks or special features: Vase of flowers on left upper arm. Ballet girl, heart cross & anchor on left arm. Small mole bridge of nose Scar on shins & knees |
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Assault Assault Unlawfully on premises Assault ditto Obscene language False pretences ditto Assault Stealing Vagrancy ditto
Breaking Entering and stealing Indecent language ditto Breaking of Railway By-Laws Indecent assault on a girl of |
1 month C 2 months C 6 months HL £5 or 2months C 20/- or 21 days HL 20/- or 1 month C 18 months HL 2 years HL 20/- or 1 month C 2 years Hl 6 months HL 6 months Hl Over 5 years P.S. £5 or 2 months HL 40/- or 14 days 40/- or 21 days 3 years HL |
Edward Power, 1912
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Wed 27 Nov 1912 21
COMMITTED.
CHARGES OF ASSAULT.
At the Parramatta Police Court on Monday, before Mr [Ernest Leslie] Maitland, SM., Edward Power was charged with indecently assaulting JB Trefferay. [sic]
The SM cleared the Court.
Constable LE Dunford deposed that on November 17, in the early morning, he went to the residence of Mr Edwards, Crimea-street, [North side, between Marsden and Pitt Streets] Parramatta. Leslie Edwards said, “I give this man in charge. He came through my window, and put his hand on me.” The accused said, “I am a licensed man. I got into trouble over Mrs Edwards’ child before. Mrs Edwards is the only person that can get it (the licence) taken off me. I have been down to Sergeant Hynes at Granville, and reported there.” He had neither hat nor boots on. On the way to the station, he said, “Don’t make it too hot for me. I thought that it was a boarding house, or something of the kind.” Asked the accused where his hat and boots were. He replied that he did not know.
Harry JB Trefferay, chauffeur, of Stanmore, deposed that he was at Mrs Edward’s place in Crimea-street, Parramatta, on Sunday, November 17. Was in a single bed. There were two others in the room in the double bed. Was awakened by feeling something on his leg. Put his hand down and grabbed a hand. Looked down and saw a dark object, like a man kneeling down, at the foot of the bed. Sang out to his mate, “Les, have a look at him.” Edwards sprang out of the bed on top of the man. Lit the lamp. Mrs Edwards came to the door, and asked, “Who is the man you have got there.” Said, “He told me his name was Bill Shepherd.” The man turned his face to Mrs Edwards. She said, “Your name is not Shepherd it’s Edward Power.” The man was the man now before the Court. Power said, “That’s correct, madam, my name is Edward Power. I came to apologise for what I did to your child. [Indecent assault on Mrs Edwards’ daughter, Winifred Edwards] It’s been lying on my mind for a long time.” Said, “You came rather early in the morning to apologise. You’d better stand up.” Kept the man there, and sent for the police. Power said, “I’m a ticket-of-leave man; I’ve got a ticket here. If Mrs Edwards will sign it, I won’t have to show myself again. I hope you won’t be hard on me lad. They treat you very badly in Parramatta Gaol.” Said, “You should have thought of that before.” He said, “I have got plenty of money, and I’ll give you what you like to let me go.” Said, “I don’t want your money. You sit quiet there.” Said to Mrs Edwards, “If he starts to play up, bring my revolver, and I’ll quieten him.”
Power: What does he describe his occupation.
The witness: My occupation is all right. Don’t you bother.
Leslie James Edwards, boiler maker’s help, of Crimea-street, gave corroborative evidence. He said he was in bed about 2.30 am. In the same room were W Edwards and Trefferay (“also a strange person”). Heard his friend talking. He said, “Look, do you know him? Who is it?” Saw the form of a man there. Sprang on the man.
To the SM: The accused had been dealt with before Judge Docker for an offence against witness’s sister. He seemed to know where he was.
Power was then formally charged. He said, “I reserve my defence.”
ASSAULT ON A CRIPPLED WOMAN.
Power was then charged with assault with intent.
Constable Dunford deposed that on the morning of November 17, he went to the house of Martha Bryant. Saw footprints on the inside of the window, as though some one in a stocking feet had been there. Saw Constable Osmand pick up a felt hat. Miss Bryant made a complaint. She was bleeding about the face and lips, from scratches. She had bruises about her throat. Mr Haydon handed witness the pair of boots produced. Took the hat and boots to the police station (and ?) saw Power there. Showed him the hat and boots. He said, “Where did you get them? They are mine.”
Martha Bryant, a dressmaker, deposed that she was an invalid at present. Resided by herself at Drew-street, May’s Hill. On the night of November 16 she went to bed about 8 pm. The house was locked up. A kitchen window was unlocked. On the morning of November 17, about 1 am something happened. Heard a noise, as though a chair was moved in the kitchen. Then felt by the air that her bedroom door had been opened. Some one fell over a chair, and fell over her on the bed. Said, “Who is there? What do you want?” A man said, “Don’t’ make a noise. There’s another man outside. If you make a noise, he’ll come in, and he has no mercy.” Recognised the voice as that of a man who had called at the place four or five weeks previously. He asked her on that occasion to knit some socks for him. Said, “I know who you are. What did you come in for? Are you in need of money?” He said, “Yes, I’m in need; but don’t make a noise.” He used a lot of foul language, and gave her to understand that he had not come there for money only. There was no light in the room. Said, “I know who you are, and I can identify you anywhere. I’ll give you in charge.” She said, “God will protect me.” He caught hold of her, and she screamed. She was lying in bed. He caught her by the throat, and as she screamed he put he put his hand over her mouth. His hand slipped, and his finger went into her mouth, and she held it. He bruised her throat and mouth. She got out of bed. He burst the neckband of her nightdress. Got down between the bed and the wall, and got away and went to Mrs Haydon’s. Later saw Power at the police station yard. Had no doubt as to his identity of the man who was in her home on the morning of November 17. He never touched any part of her body, save her mouth and throat.
To the accused: You called at my house once, weeks ago, and were impudent. I slammed the door in your face.
Robert Barnett, residing at Westmead, deposed that on November 17 he found the boots produced on the back verandah of Mrs Bryant’s cottage. Handed them to Constable Dunford. Was present when the constable found the hat produced. That was on the table in the dining room (a back room).
The accused reserved his defence.
[Edward] Power: These are very excessive charges to put against a man in my position, your Worship.
The man was committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court, Sydney.
The prisoner applied for counsel’s aid.
Bail was refused.
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Depositions for Edward Power c. 10 Dec 1912 Sydney trial 22
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The Witnesses bound over are (k) Leslie Everton Dunford, Constable of Police, Parramatta; Harry John Bawden Trefarry of Petersham, Chauffeur; and Leslie James Edwards, of Parramatta, Boiler maker’s help.
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Police Station, Parramatta
5th December 1912.
The Clerk of the Peace, Sydney
Subject:– Edward Power under committal for trial at the Central Criminal Court, on a charge of indecent assault on a male person.
Constable Leslie E Dunford (No. 9433) reports:– Referring to the statement of the accused Power, that, he was “out on licence for Mrs Edwards”, the accused meant that he was out on licence for the offence of indecent assault committed by him on Mrs Edwards’s daughter, a girl under the age of 14 years, for which he was sentenced on the 18th, January 1910 at Parramatta Q.S. to three years hard labour.
He was released on licence on the 12th July 1912 under Gaol Regulations, in respect of suspension of portion of the sentence.
[Signed] LE Dunford, Constable.
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Office of Clerk of the Peace,
Sydney, 3rd December 1912.
The Officer in Charge of Police, Parramatta
Memo.
23 What does the accused mean by his statement that he is “out on licence for Mrs Edwards?”
Constable Dunford of Parramatta has charge of the case.
[Signed] WR Beaver, Clerk of the Peace.
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Police Charge, No. 776.
Court of Petty Sessions, Parramatta
18th November 1912.
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On the 17th November 1912, at Parramatta, did indecently assault one Harry John Bowden Trefarry a male.
Plea:– On application of Police remanded until the 25th November 1912. Bail refused.
[Signed] EL Maitland, SM.
Received remand warrant herein.
[Signed] Geo Shiell, 1st Class Constable.
18th November 1912.
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Depositions of Witnesses.
New South Wales,
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The examination of Leslie Everton Dunford of Parramatta in the State of New South Wales, Constable of Police. Harry John Bowden Trefarry of Petersham chauffeur and Leslie James Edwards of Parramatta boiler maker’s help taken on oath this 25th day of November in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twelve at the Parramatta Police Office, in the said State, before the undersigned, one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the said State, in the presence and hearing of Edward Power who was charged this day before me for that he the said Edward Power on the 17th day of November in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twelve at Parramatta in the said State, did indecently assault one Harry John Bowden Trefarry a male person.
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Edward Power.
Indecently assault a male person.
This Deponent on his oath saith as follows:–
My name is Leslie Everton Dunford.
I am a Constable of Police and am stationed at Parramatta.
On the 17th instant from something I heard I went to the residence of Mr Edwards at Crimea Street, Parramatta. Constable Osborne was with me. I there saw the accused sitting on a bed in a bedroom. There were two persons with him. Leslie Edwards and Harry Trefarry. Leslie Edwards said “Constable, I give this man in charge. He came through my window, and put his hands under the clothes of Trefarry’s bed.” Accused said “I am a license man. I got into trouble over Mrs Edwards’ daughter Winnie before.
“Mrs Edwards is the only one that can get it back off me. I have been down to Sergeant Hynes and reported there. I said “What have you been doing in this room?” He said “I have been out on licence for Mrs Edwards want to have the licence off me.”
I brought him to the lock up. He had no hat or socks boots on. He had socks on.
On the way to the station he said “Don’t make it too hot for me Constable.” I said “I thought it was a boarding house or something of the kind.” I asked the accused “Where are your hat and boots?” He replied “I don’t know. I wish you would find them for me.” I said “Where did you leave them?” He said “I do not know where I left them.” I asked him where he had been before he went to this residence. He replied “At that pub across the railway line,” meaning the Commercial Hotel.
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I subsequently charged him as he now stands charged. He made no reply.
To the accused: You had no sign of drink on you. You had no liquor in your possession when searched.
[Signed] Leslie E Dunford.
Taken and sworn at the Parramatta Police Court, this 25th day of November 1912 before me.
[Signed] EL Maitland, SM.
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This Deponent on his oath saith as follows:– My name is Harry John Bowden Trefarry. I am a chauffeur and I reside at “Balnagowna” Gordon Crescent Petersham.
On the night of the Sunday morning at 2 am I was in bed at Mr Edwards’ place at Crimea Street Parramatta. I was in a single bed, there were two mates in a double bed in the same room. I was awakened by feeling something crawling up my leg. Next thing there was something on my person. I put my hand down and grabbed a hand. I said “What’s the game, what are you doing here?” I looked down and saw a dark object like a man kneeling down near the foot of the bed. He had his arm up the clothes. The room was in darkness. I sang out to my mate “Les, have a look at him.” I spoke to Leslie Edwards. He said “What’s the matter Harry, are you dreaming?” I said a second time “Have a look at him.” Edwards then sprang out of bed on top of the man, the room was still dark. When he jumped on the man he knocked my hold of the man away. I said to the man “What is your name?” He said “Bill Shepherd.” I said “What are you doing here?” He said “I am in Crow’s place or Bill Crow’s place.” I’m not quite sure if he said Crow’s or Bill Crow’s.
He said “I have had a few drinks.” I could not smell drink on him. I then said to Leslie Edwards, “Will you hold him till I light a lamp?” I lit the lamp and Mrs Edwards came to the door and said “Who is the man you have there?” I said “He tells me his name is Bill Shepherd.” The man turned his face towards Mrs Edwards. Mrs Edwards then said “Your name is not Bill Shepherd, you are Edward Power.”
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Accused now before the court is that man.
He said “That’s correct, madam. My name is Edward Power.” He said “I came to apologise for what I done to your daughter Minnie, it has been preying on my mind for a long time.”
I said “You came rather early in the morning to apologise. You had better stand up now.” He went to stand up and we pushed him on to the bed in a sitting position. I held one arm and Leslie Edwards held the other arm till the Police came.
Accused said “I am a Ticket of Leave man, and I have a ticket here if Mrs Edwards will sign it I won’t have to show myself any more. I hope you won’t be too hard on me, lads, as they treat you very badly in Parramatta Gaol.” I said then “You should have thought about that before.” He said “I have plenty of money and I will give you what you like to let me go.” I said “I don’t want your money, you sit there and keep quiet.”
I said to Mrs Edwards “If he starts to play up bring my revolver in, I will frighten him.”
The Constables then came on the scene. As the man went to stand up I notice he had no boots on so I said to him “Where are your boots?” He replied “Down on the wood heap.” Edwards came back and said the boots were not there. He had no hat on.
We handed him over to the you Police.
To the accused: When Mrs Edwards came in you were on the floor. We pushed you on the bed. All that I describe took place before the Police came. We held you till the Police arrived.
[Signed] HJB Trefarry.
Taken and sworn at the Parramatta Police Court, this 25th day of November 1912 before me.
[Signed] EL Maitland, SM.
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This Deponent on his oath saith as follows:–
My name is Leslie James Edwards. I am a boiler maker’s help and live at Crimea Street Parramatta.
On the 17th instant at about 2.30 am I was in bed. Harry Trefarry and Willie Edwards in the same room. I woke by hearing Trefarry talking. I saw Trefarry sit up in bed. I told him to go and lay down and go to sleep. He said “Look, who is it?” I looked and at the bottom of his bed we saw the form of a man. I sprang out of bed and on to the man. I clung to him and called Trefarry to assist. Trefarry said to the man “Who are you?” With the assistance of Trefarry I held the man until the Police arrived. We handed him over [to] the the [sic] Police. The man had no hat or boots on. Later on a lamp was lit, I saw the man’s face and mother said it was Edward Power. That is the accused now before the court.
To the accused: I smelt no drink on you. I don’t believe you had any drink.
To the Bench: The assault on my sister was committed in the street. He seemed to know he was in our place.
It in [sic] the first time in my life I had seen him.
To the accused: Two of us held you till the Police came. We kept you on the floor at first and then told you to sit up.
To the Police: The window of my room was partly opened at the bottom, the doors were all shut.
[Signed] Leslie James Edwards.
Taken and sworn at the Parramatta Police Court, this 25th day of November 1912 before me.
[Signed] EL Maitland, SM.
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(F. 2 – “Justices Act, 1902.”)
Statement of the Accused.
State of New South Wales, Parramatta
TO WIT. }
Edward Power (hereinafter called the defendant) stands charged before the undersigned, one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the said State, this 25th day of November in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twelve for that he, the said defendant, on the 17th day of November 1912, at Parramatta in the said State, did indecently assault one Harry John Bowden Trefarry, a male and the said charge being read to the said defendant, and the witnesses for the prosecution, Leslie Everton Dunford of Parramatta Constable Harry John Bowden Trefarry of Petersham cha and Leslie James Edwards of Parramatta, boiler maker’s help. Being severally examined in his presence, and (the depositions of the said witnesses having been read to him), the said defendant is now addressed by me the said Justice as follows:– “Having heard the evidence, do you wish to say anything in answer to the charge? You are not obliged to say anything unless you desire to do so, but whatever you say will be taken down in writing, and may be given against you in evidence at your trial; and you are also informed, and are to clearly understand, that you have nothing to hope from any promise of favour, and nothing to fear from any threat which may have been holden out to you to induce you to make any admission or confession of your guilt, but whatever you now say may be given in evidence against you upon your trial notwithstanding such promise or threat.” Whereupon the said defendant saith as follows:– “I have no explanation except what has been stated. I reserve my defence.” [Signed] Edward Power.
Taken before me and read over to the said defendant at Parramatta in the said State, the day and year first above mentioned.
[Signed] EL Maitland, SM.
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G. 190.
New South Wales,
TO WIT. }
REX.
versus
Edward Power
Offence,— Indecent assault upon a male person
The accused stands committed to take his trial at the next Court of Central Criminal Court to be holden at Sydney, in the State of New South Wales, on the twenty-sixth day of November 1912, or at such other Court to be holden at such place and time as the Attorney-General may appoint. Bail allowed the accused in £ and two sureties in £ each, or one in £ Bail refused.
[Signed] EL Maitland, SM
JP.
Dated at the Police
Office, Parramatta Informed of the provisions of the Poor Prisoners’ Defence Act . Accused
in the said State, applies for Counsel for his defence upon his trial.
this twenty-fifth [signature illegible], Deposition Clerk.
day of November
AD 1912.
4g 416 - 88
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“Justices Act, 1902.”
Recognizance to give Evidence.
State of New South Wales, Parramatta
TO WIT. }
Be it remembered, that on the 25th day of November in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twelve Leslie Everton Dunford a Constable of the Police Force, stationed at Parramatta in the State of New South Wales, Harry John Bowden Trefarry of Gordon Street Petersham in the said State, cha Leslie James Edwards of Crimea Street Parramatta in the said State, boiler maker’s help personally came before the undersigned, one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the said State, and acknowledged themselves to owe Our Sovereign Lord the King the sum of
FORTY POUNDS EACH,
of good and lawful money of Great Britain, to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, lands and tenements, respectively, to the use of our said Lord the King, his Heirs and Successors, if they the said before mentioned persons shall fail in the condition indorsed.
Taken and acknowledged, the day and year first above mentioned, at Parramatta in the said State, before me.
[Signed] G Addison, JP.
The condition of the within written Recognizance is such, that whereas one Edward Power was this day charged before EL Maitland Esquire, one of His Majesty’s Stipendiary Magistrates and one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the said State, for that he the said Edward Power on the 17th day of November 1912 at Parramatta in the said State, did indecently assault one Harry John Bowden Trefarry, a male person. I, therefore, they the before mentioned persons shall appear at the next Central Criminal Court to be holden at Sydney in and for the State of New South Wales, on Tuesday the 26th day of November 1912, at nine of the clock in the forenoon, and then and there give such evidence as they know, upon an information to be then and there preferred against the said Edward Power for the offence aforesaid, to the jurors who shall pass upon the trial of the said Edward Power.
Then the said Recognizance to be void, or else to stand in full force and virtue.
[Signed] G Addison, JP.
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[On the depositions’ cover sheet is the following]
Central Criminal Court,
Sydney,
25 November 1912
AG’s No. 12/332
Depositions.
CS’s No. 40
Rex
v.
Edward Power
Indecent assault on a male person
Committed at: Parramatta
on: 25 November 1912
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Central Crim Court.
Date. 9th December 1912
Cor. Edmunds Acting Judge.
Plea. Guilty
Verdict. 5 years penal servitude
Judgment. concurrent with [CS’s] case No. 39
[Initial illegible]
Counsel for Crown
Note.– In event of postponement, it should be stated whether accused admitted to bail.
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Indecent assault on male
[Initialled] H[erbert] H[arris]
Dec 4, 1912
Memo
What is the meaning of accused stating that he is “out on licence for Mrs Edwards”. I should like a report on this.
[Initialled] HH
Dec 2, 1912
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The Daily Telegraph, Tue 10 Dec 1912 24
CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
(Before Mr Acting Justice Edmunds 25 and a jury.)
Mr Herbert Harris prosecuted for the Crown.
…
A PARRAMATTA CASE.
Edward Power, a middle-aged man, was convicted of an indecent assault upon a female at Parramatta on November 17.
Power pleaded guilty to an indecent assault upon a male, and was remanded for sentence.
Mr Spear appeared for accused.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 10 Dec 1912 26
CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
(Before Mr Acting Justice Edmunds.)
Crown Prosecutor, Mr H Harris.
…
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Edward Power, 44, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with an offence against a woman 30 years of age at Parramatta, on November 17, 1912. There was a second count charging him with a serious assault.
Mr EJ Spear appeared for the defence.
The Crown case was that prosecutrix lived alone on the outskirts of Parramatta. Accused, it was stated, broke into the house, and handled the woman roughly.
The defence was that accused was drunk, and did not know what he was doing.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty of indecent assault.
There were 19 previous convictions against the prisoner. After hearing the list read, the sentences for which ranged from one month to five years’ penal servitude, and the last sentence of three years being for a similar offence to that on which he had just been convicted, his Honor said he would remand the prisoner for sentence. He thought it would be better for him to be treated as an habitual criminal.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 11 Dec 1912 27
CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
(Before Mr Acting Justice Edmunds.)
FIVE YEARS’ PENAL SERVITUDE.
Edward Power, 44, who was convicted on the previous day on a charge of indecent assault on a woman at Parramatta, and who also pleaded guilty to another charge of a serious nature, was called up for sentence.
His Honor said the prisoner appeared to be the sort of a man who was a perpetual danger to society. It would, however, be thought, be straining the provisions of the Habitual Criminals Act somewhat to apply it at that stage. Power was then sentenced to three years’ hard labour in Parramatta Gaol on the first charge, and five years’ penal servitude on the second charge, the sentences to be concurrent.
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The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 14 Dec 1912 28
POWER CONVICTED.
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AT CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
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A Cowardly Assault on a Woman.
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Edward Power, the “long fellow,” who for many years now has kept unprotected women and girls living in Parramatta, on the Park front, or about Westmead or Toogabbie, [sic] on the “qui vive” of trepidation, was on Monday convicted at the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, of indecent assault upon an invalid lady.
The same man pleaded guilty to a second charge of indecent assault upon another person, under very different circumstances.
In the first case against Power,
Martha Bryan deposed that she was an invalid pensioner, residing at Dew-stret, Sherwood. About 1 am on the 17th November, she was awakened by a noise in the kitchen. Then she became aware that someone was in the room. It was very dark. Said, “Who is there?” No one replied. She was helpless. She committed herself to God in prayer. She said again, “Who is there?” A man said, “Don’t make a noise. There’s another man outside, if he comes in he’ll have no mercy on you.” He used some very bad language. He took her by the throat. She screamed. He tore the top off her night dress. He bruised her neck. He put his hand over her mouth. She bit his finger. She managed to get away. God told her what to do, and she followed His command and got out of bed between that and the wall. She got out of the house, almost fainting. She owed her escape to God and God only.
Other evidence having been given.
Miss Bryan was recalled. She stated, in answer to the accused’s advocate, that Power only touched her face and neck. He scratched her face and bruised her neck considerably, and made her mouth bleed.
Power made a statement. He had no intention of denying to the court that he was at the house, but he was not there for the purpose Miss Bryan had complained about. He had often been to Miss Bryan’s, and had “had refreshments there.”
The jury desired to ask Miss Bryan a question as to how often she had seen Power at her house before the night of November 17th.
Miss Bryan said that she had seen Power once, and once only, before the night mentioned. On that occasion she did not like his presumptuous and rude manner, when he sought to leave a parcel at her place, and she ordered him off. It was not true that he had been often at her place; not true that he had had refreshments there.
The accused’s advocate sought to obtain an answer to a question as to whether Power, three years ago, or so, had not got her to do some sewing for him.
The witness said, “No.”
That led to evidence being called to show the accused’s whereabouts during the last three years. A warder was called by the Crown, who showed that in 1910 Power was convicted of a certain offence and sent to gaol for “three years.” He was discharged (on licence) on the 17th of July.
Miss Bryan was re-examined by the foreman of the jury, who asked her was it true that the accused had been in the habit of visiting her during the last three years. She replied, with palpable earnestness, as was shown by the manifest surprise that the question aroused, that she had only once seen him before November 17, so far as she could remember. She might have made a apron for him, at some time during the last three years, she said, in reply to the accused’s advocate; but she could not remember anything of that kind having taken place. She did sewing for different people, and she might, three years or less ago, have made an apron for him. But the only time she saw him (before November 17), so far as she could remember, was the occasion when he came to the back door and asked permission to leave a parcel at her house, to be called for later on. Shhe refused to allow him to do so, and she slammed the back door in his face, and threatened to give him in charge if he did not leave at once. She went to the front gate, and got to it at about the same time that he got to it from the back gate.
Prisoner’s solicitor called attention to an authority where it had been held that where a person had used indecent language, and had subsequently assaulted the woman addressed, no “indecent assault” had been committed.
His Honor made a note of the contention that the evidence did not support the charge of indecent assalt, but refused to recall the jury and direct them to acquit on the second count.
His Honor (to the jury): I think you took the prudent course, gentlemen, in giving the prisoner the benefit of the doubt.
His Honor said that it seemed that the prisoner was “almost hopeless.” It was just a question whether he should not be sent to prison for an indefinite time.
Power was then called upon to plead to a charge of indecently assaulting a male person at Edwards’ house, Parramatta South, also on November 17.
Power pleaded guilty.
His Honor said the prisoner appeared to be the sort of man who was a perpetual danger to society, it would, however, he thought, be straining the provisions of the Habitual Criminals Act somewhat to apply it at that stage. Power was then sentenced tyo three years’ hard labor in Parramatta Gaol on the first charge, and five years’ penal servitude on the second charge, the sentences to be concurrent.
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Edward Power, Gaol photo sheet 29
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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 12701
Date when Portrait was taken: 10-12-1912
Name: Name: Edward Power
(aka Eugene Powell; Charles Ravenshoe; Richard Ravenshoe; Joseph Patrick; Timothy Doolan)
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Native place: Sydney Year of birth: 16-10-‘68 Arrived Ship: BC Trade or occupation Religion: Presbyterian Education, degree of: R&W Height: 6' 0" Weight On committal: 158 Colour of hair: Brown Colour of eyes: Blue |
Marks or special features: Vase of flowers on left upper arm. Ballet girl, heart, cross, & anchor on left arm. Small mole bridge of nose. Scars on shins and knees |
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(No. of previous Portrait 584, 660, 796 Parramatta 53 Albury 1222 Parramatta CONVICTIONS |
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Sydney GD |
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12 |
1921 |
1) Indecent Assault |
3 years HL |
1 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 27 Mar 1897, p. 12. Emphasis added.
2 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 10 Apr 1897, p. 6. Emphasis added.
3 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 8 May 1897, p. 8. Emphasis added.
4 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 3 Aug 1898, p. 2.
5 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 10 Aug 1898, pp. 4, 5. Emphasis added.
6 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 31 Aug 1898, pp. 2, 3. Emphasis added.
7 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 8 Sep 1900, p. 8. Emphasis added.
8 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 7 Nov 1900, p. 1. Emphasis added.
9 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 28 Nov 1900, p. 2. Emphasis added.
10 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 1 Dec 1900, p. 8. Emphasis added.
11 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 24 Jan 1903, p. 2.
12 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 20 Feb 1904, p. 7.
13 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 15 Oct 1904, p. 2. Emphasis added.
14 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 16 Nov 1904, p. 2.
15 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 19 Nov 1904, p. 8. Emphasis added.
16 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 27 Feb 1909, p. 6.
17 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 19 Jun 1909, p. 2.
18 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 11 Sep 1909, p. 6. Emphasis added.
19 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 22 Jan 1910, p. 4. Emphasis added.
20 SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6012], Parramatta photographic description book, 17 Dec 1909-21 Jan 1914, No. 1094, p. 12. Emphasis added.
21 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Wed 27 Nov 1912, p. 3. Emphasis added.
22 SRNSW: NRS880, [9/7174], Supreme Court, Papers and depositions, Sydney, 1912, No. 332. Emphasis added.
23 Mn: Rex versus Edward Power Central Criminal Court
24 The Daily Telegraph, Tue 10 Dec 1912, p. 5.
25 Acting Justice Edmunds’ notes could not be located at SRNSW.
26 The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 10 Dec 1912, p. 5.
27 The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 11 Dec 1912, p. 9.
28 The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 14 Dec 1912, p. 12.
29 SRNSW: NRS2138, [3/6081], Darlinghurst Photograph description books, 1912-1913, No. 12701, p. 49, R5116.