Below also see: George Judge Butwell, 1925 – Indecent assault,
James Phillip Harloe, 1949
The Daily Telegraph, Sat 30 Dec 1911 1
POLICE COURTS.
Friday, December 29.
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COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
At the Water Police Court, George Buttwell [sic] (17) was committed for trial for alleged breaking and entering the premises of the Australian Manufacturing Agency Company, Little George-street, Sydney, between 10 pm on December 23 and noon of December 24, and stealing a Masonic apron and £2/10/ in money, valued in all at £3/10/.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 30 Dec 1911 2
ALLEGED THEFT.
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George Buttwell, (17), was charged before Mr G Smithers, SM, at the Water Police Court with having, on Dec 23-24, broken and entered the premises of GM Chambers and PL Harris, trading as the Australian Manufacturing Agency Company, 5 Little George-street, Sydney, and stolen therefrom a Masonic apron and £2 10s in money, the total value of the missing property being valued at £3 10s.
George Moncrieff Chambers said the accused was employed by the form for about a month. When witness left the office on Saturday, the 23rd inst, he locked up the premises, and when he returned he found the front street window broken.
Accused, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial.
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The Daily Telegraph, Tue 30 Jan 1912 3
LAW NOTICES.
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Tuesday, January 30.
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SYDNEY QUARTER SESSIONS.
The following cases are for trial at the Court, commencing on Wednesday, 31st instant, before Judge Murray:—
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George Buttwell, breaking, entering, and stealing;
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 30 Jan 1912 4
QUARTER SESSIONS.
The following cases have been set down for trial at the Sydney Quarter Sessions, commencing to-morrow, before his Honor Judge Murray:—
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George Buttwell, breaking, entering, and stealing;
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 13 Mar 1912 5
LAW NOTICES.
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Wednesday, March 13.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.
Charles Dangar and Patrick Sherwood, assault; George Buttwell, breaking, entering, and stealing; Maud Mulcahy, keeping a disorderly house; Arthur Ernest Bradley, stealing.
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The Daily Telegraph, Thu 14 Mar 1912 6
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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(Before Judge Murray and juries.)
Mr CA White prosecuted for the Crown.
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REMANDED FOR SENTENCE.
George Buttwell pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering the shop of George Moncrieff Chambers and Phillip Lawrence Harris, at Sydney, on December 4 last, and stealing a Masonic apron, the property of Harris, and a hat, the property of Chambers, besides the sum of £2/10/ in money, the property of Chambers and Harris.
Accused was remanded for sentence.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 14 Mar 1912 7
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Murray.)
Mr CA White prosecuted for the Crown.
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REMANDED FOR SENTENCE.
George Buttwell pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering the shop of George Moncrieff Chambers and Phillip Lawrence Harris, at Sydney, on December 4, and stealing several articles and £2 10s in money, the property of Chambers and Harris. The accused was remanded for sentence.
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The Daily Telegraph, Sat 16 Mar 1912 8
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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(Before Judge Murray.)
A FIRST OFFENDER.
George Buttwell (17), who had pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the premises of George Moncrieff Chambers and Phillip Lawrence Harris, at Little George-street, Sydney, and stealing therein a Masonic apron, Panama hat, and £2/10/ in money, was dealt with.
Evidence was given by the boy’s father that, although he would soon be 18 years of age, he was more like a child of 13 or 14 in his ways. It transpired in the course of the police evidence that a young man of 22 had been associated to some extent with the prisoner, and had received the hat and some money from Buttwell, who said he only stole 5/d. and that the other person got the half of it.
The accused was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment in Goulburn Gaol, but the sentence was suspended upon sureties being entered into for good behaviour for 12 months.
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George Buttwell, Gaol photo sheet 9
![SRNSW: NRS2138, [3/6078], Darlinghurst Gaol photographic description book, 1911-1912, No. 12243, p. 207, R5115.](../../images/trials/1912-Buttwell-6078-gaol-photo-12243.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2138, [3/6078], Darlinghurst Gaol photographic description book, 1911-1912, No. 12243, p. 207, R5115.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 12243
Date when Portrait was taken: 13-3-1912
Name: George Buttwell
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Native place: Sydney Year of birth: 10-5-1894 Arrived Ship: Trade or occupation Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R and W Height: 4' 11½" Weight On committal: 90 Colour of hair: Brown Colour of eyes: Blue |
Marks or special features: Scar on point of right shoulder, eyes weak, wears glasses |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) CONVICTIONS |
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| Where and When | Offence. | Sentence | |||
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Sydney Q.S |
13 |
3 |
1912 |
Break and enter a shop and |
6 months HL suspended under 1st |
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Recognisances entered into in Court and discharged |
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George Judge Butwell, 1925
The Daily Telegraph, Thu 26 Feb 1925 10
LAW NOTICES
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SYDNEY QUARTER SESSIONS.
No. 1 Court: Rose Marlton, perjury; William Alexander Defries, larceny as a bailee; George Judge Butwell, indecency; George Eaton, for sentence; Thomas James Woods, for sentence.
No. 2 Court: James Hurley, breaking,
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Barrier Miner, Fri 27 Feb 1925 11
ASSAULT ON A BOY
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MAN GIVEN TWO YEARS’ GAOL
AND ORDERED FLOGGING
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Sydney, Friday.
For the first time for many years in New South Wales a judge ordered a flogging. George Judge Butwell (30), a ship’s steward, who had been convicted at the Darlinghurst Sessions yesterday afternoon on a charge of having committed an assault on a small boy at Rushcutters Bay Park, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Judge Edwards also ordered that the prisoner receive 12 strokes, six within the first six months of his term and the other six within the following six months.
In passing sentence Judge Edwards said that tempering with little children in parks is a very serious crime and one that will have to be put down. Though it is not customary to order prisoners to be flogged in this State, still in a case like the present it was punishment that met the crime.
In answer to an inquiry, Judge Edwards pointed out that the medical attendant at the gaol would decide whether the prisoner was mentally and physically capable of receiving a flogging before his order was enforced.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 27 Feb 1925 12
QUARTER SESSIONS.
No. 1 COURT.
(Before Judge Edwards.)
Crown Prosecutor, Mr JL McKean.
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FLOGGING ORDERED.
George Judge Butwell was charged with assaulting a boy, [James Phillip Harloe, see below], 10 years of age, at Rushcutter Bay Park, on December 22. The accused was undefended, and pleaded an alibi.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and his Honor said he had come to the conclusion that a flogging was the only satisfactory solution in cases of that sort, which were menacing the health and the safety of the junior members of the community, and also the comfort of the parents of children who played in public parks. These offences were becoming too common.
The prisoner was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, with hard labour, and to have six strokes with the cat-o’-nine-tails within six months, and a further six, after the first six, to be administered within 12 months.
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Singleton Argus, Sat 28 Feb 1925 13
SENTENCED TO FLOGGINGS
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JUDGE’S STERN MEASURE.
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At the Darlinghurst Sessions on Thursday, Judge Edwards, addressing George Judge Butwell, aged 30, a ship’s steward, who had been convicted of an offence on a boy of 9 years at Rushcutter Bay Park on December 22 last, said:—
“Flogging is the only remedy in cases of this kind. There are far too many of them. It is disgraceful. This tampering with little children is serious, and affects the health and safety of children; also the whole community which has to put up with it. I will not stand for it. The circumstances of your case warrant a flogging.”
Butwell was ordered to receive two whippings of six strokes each, within 12 months. In addition, he will serve two years’ imprisonment.
Butwell was a well-dressed man, rather weedy in build, and wore glasses. He showed no concern when he heard the Judges’ sentence.
Children identified him by his appearance. Also by a gold watch and pendant which he showed them and which were found in his possession.
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Northern Star, Thu 9 Jul 1925 14
TICKETS ONE SHILLING
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Floggings ordered by Judge Edwards on George Butwell for an assault on a boy have been remitted by the Minister for Justice (Mr McKell).
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George Judge Buttwell, Gaol photo sheet 15
![SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6113], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 11 Oct 1924-26 Mar 1925, No. 20711, p. 245.](../../images/trials/1912-Buttwell-6113-gaol-photo-20711.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6113], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 11 Oct 1924-26 Mar 1925, No. 20711, p. 245.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 20711
Date when Portrait was taken: 27-2-1925
Name: George Judge Buttwell
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Native place: Sydney Year of birth: 10-5-1894 Arrived Ship: Trade or occupation Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 3¼" Weight On committal: 120 Colour of hair: Brown Colour of eyes: Blue |
Marks or special features: Short sighted wears spectacles. Anchor outside right forearm |
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(No. of previous Portrait .. 12243) CONVICTIONS |
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Sydney Q.S |
26 |
2 |
1925 |
Indecent assault on a male person |
2 years H.L. also 12 strokes with the |
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And 1 previous conviction for which see Photo No. As above Paper received 2-7-1925 (HO 25/6571 – OP 25/1839) Stating that portion of sentence ordering prisoner to be whipped has been remitted |
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James Phillip Harloe, 1949
The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 13 Oct 1949 16
LAW NOTICES FOR TO-DAY
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QUARTER SESSIONS APPEALS.
Judge Holden.—No. 2 Court, Queen’s Sq.—Hearing: Ernest Raubitschek; John Richard Bede Wall; James Murray Goodman; Alexander Frank Kydd; Cecil Patrick Fosse; Victor Redaelli; John W Robbins; Alexander Heike; James Phillip Harloe; James Henry Brennan; Frank Mooney.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 14 Oct 1949 17
An official of the Supreme Court ’phoned Government stores yesterday asking for some red tape.
“Sorry” said Stores. “We’ve run out.”
On the Quarter Sessions Appeals list yesterday was the name of James Phillip Harloe, Manchester Road, Miranda—appealing against a £10 fine.
When the case was called neither Harloe nor his counsel was present, and Judge Holden dismissed the appeal.
Some time later both Harloe and his counsel, Mr Holcombe, appeared, apologised to the Court, and pleaded for the case to be restored to the list.
It was restored—and the fine increased from £10 to £25.
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FINE RAISED
BY £15
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Judge Holden, in the Quarter Sessions Appeals Court yesterday, increased to £25 a fine of £10 imposed on a man for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
James Phillip Harloe, 33, ice vendor, Manchester Road, Miranda, appealed against a conviction and fine imposed by Mr AJ Bryant, SM, in the Kogarah Court on August 29.
Constable AR Clout said Harloe drove 200 yards along Prince’s Highway, Sylvania, and forced a lorry and two cars to pull to the side of the road.
Harloe, in evidence, claimed he was sober when arrested.
He said he had drunk two wines and two glasses of beer during the day.
“As a result f your driving, three other vehicles were placed in jeopardy,” Judge Holden said to Harloe.
“That sort of conduct, as far as I am concerned, is going to be discouraged.
“In the lower Court the magistrate took a serious view of your case.
“He said he was concerned with the safety of the other three million people in New South Wales.
“So am I.”
1 The Daily Telegraph, Sat 30 Dec 1911, p. 22.
2 The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 30 Dec 1911, p. 6.
3 The Daily Telegraph, Tue 30 Jan 1912, p. 5.
4 The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 30 Jan 1912, p. 5.
5 The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 13 Mar 1912, p. 9. Emphasis added.
6 The Daily Telegraph, Thu 14 Mar 1912, p. 6.
7 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 14 Mar 1912, p. 5.
8 The Daily Telegraph, Sat 16 Mar 1912, p. 15.
9 SRNSW: NRS2138, [3/6078], Darlinghurst Gaol photographic description book, 1911-1912, No. 12243, p. 207, R5115.
10 The Daily Telegraph, Thu 26 Feb 1925, p. 2. Emphasis added.
11 Barrier Miner, Fri 27 Feb 1925, p. 1.
12 The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 27 Feb 1925, p. 6.
13 Singleton Argus, Sat 28 Feb 1925, p. 7.
14 Northern Star (Lismore, NSW), Thu 9 Jul 1925, p. 4.
15 SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6113], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 11 Oct 1924-26 Mar 1925, No. 20711, p. 245.
16 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 13 Oct 1949, p. 5.
17 The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 14 Oct 1949, pp. 1, 4. Emphasis added.