The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Tue 5 Oct 1915 1

QUARTER SESSIONS.
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    The Moree Quarter Sessions were formally opened this morning by Judge Hamilton, Mr RJ Browning, MA, appearing to prosecute for the Crown. There were three cases down for hearing – one in connection with the burning of Riversleigh, Moree, near Pallamallawa, owned by CE Corby; one for alleged bigamy; and the third for alleged assault.

    Mr Rosenthal, JP, was on the bench, and all the local solicitors were present.
…
    Voyle Verrenell [aka Voyle Vernell] was charged with indecently assaulting an aboriginal boy named Bertie Cubbie at Garah on July 5th.

    Mr Zlotowski appeared for the accused, who pleaded not guilty.

    Case proceeding.

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The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Fri 8 Oct 1915 2

ATTEMPTED INDECENT ASSAULT.
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    After hearing the evidence in the case against Voyle Verrenell, who was charged with indecently assaulting an aboriginal boy named Bertie Cubbie at Garah on July 5, the hearing of which was commenced at 10.30am, as reported in our last issue, jury brought in a verdict of guilty of an attempt to commit an indecent assault.

    It was stated on behalf of the accused during the hearing of the case that he was drunk at the time, but his Honor pointed out that drunkenness was no excuse for crime.

    On Wednesday morning his Honor imposed a sentence of 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labor.

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Voyle Vernell, Gaol photo sheet 3

SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6091], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 7 Oct 1915-12 Feb 1916, No. 14639, p. –.


Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 14639

Date when Portrait was taken: 8-10-1915

Name: Voyle Vernell

Native place: Queensland

Year of birth: 14-6-1882

Arrived       Ship: –
in Colony }   Year: –

Trade or occupation
previous to conviction      } Laborer

Religion: R. C.

Education, degree of: R & W

Height: 4' 11"

Weight     On committal: 113
in lbs     } On discharge:

Colour of hair: Brown to grey

Colour of eyes: Hazel

Marks or special features: Scar on left fore arm. Scar over left eyebrow

(No. of previous Portrait ... ) 

CONVICTIONS

Where and When

Offence.

Sentence

Moree Q.S

6 5

10

1915

Attempt to commit an indecent assault
on a male person

12 months HL

 

1     The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Tue 5 Oct 1915, p. 2.

2     The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Fri 8 Oct 1915, p. 3.

3     SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6091], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 7 Oct 1915-12 Feb 1916, No. 14639, p. –.

 

Indecent Assault