Frederick James Fox, 1917

Below also see: Frederick Sydney Aller, 1926 – Bestiality,
Frederick Sydney Aller, 1931,
Frederick Sydney Aller, 1943

 

The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Fri 19 Jan 1917 ¹

POLICE COURT.
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Monday, January 15.
(Before Messrs DB Suttie and
WC Costello, J’sP.)
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STEALING FROM THE PERSON.

    Frederick James Fox [aka Frederick Sydney Aller] was charged with that he did, on the 11th day of January, 1917, steal the sum of £32 10s, the property of William Leonard O’Toole, from the person of the said William Leonard O’Toole.

    Constable Albert Herbert Donkin deposed that about 9 am on the 11th inst, in company with Constable McKenzie, he saw accused in Balo-street, in front of the Criterion Hotel. Said to him, “There is a young man named O’Toole, and he states he has been robbed of over £33 this afternoon, and that you were in his company, and were drinking with him.” He replied, “I never took his money,” I said, “Were you drinking with him?” He replied, “Yes, we had a few drinks together. I paid for most of them.” Constable McKenzie, who had now returned, and said, “We are going to take you to the Police Station and retain you there to make further inquiries.” Accused said, “I am not going to the Police Station.” He became excited and used insulting language. We took him to the lock-up, where Constable McKenzie asked him, “How much money did you have to-day?” He replied, “I had none this morning, until Mrs McMahon, of the Imperial Hotel, where I have been working, gave me 10/-.” Constable McKenzie said, “What time would that be?” He replied, “About half-past 10.” Constable McKenzie said to accused, “Did you change a £1 note just before 6 o’clock to night?” He replied, “No, how could I, I didn’t have one to change.” About 11.40 pm on the same date, in company with Constable McKenzie, I saw accused at the lock-up. Ii said to him, “Are you quite sure that you had no other money than that Mrs McMahon gave you?” He replied, “Yes, I’m certain.” I said, “What did that money consist of—silver or note?” He said, “Mrs McMahon gave me four halt-crowns.” I said, “Will you give a statement to that effect?” He replied, “Yes, of course I will.” I now produce the statement. Witness proceeded: The signature of accused was made in the presence of Constable McKenzie and myself. Then brought the wife of the accused into the lock-up. I showed the accused the 10/- note produced. Said to him, “Do you see this note?” He said, “Yes.” Said to his wife, “Did you give me this note a little while ago?”She said “Yes.” Said to her, “Where did you get it from?” She said, “My husband gave it to me.” Said, “Where ?” She said, “In Comino’s just before 9 o’clock. I said to her, “Did he say anything when he gave it to you?” She said, “Yes; he said he got it at McMahon’s.” Said to accused, “What have you got to say to that?” He replied, “I get tips sometimes.” I said, “Did you get as much as 10/- a time for tips?” He made no reply. Searching him I found the 1/6 produced. I said, “Is this the 1/6 you told me you had left out of the 10/- you said Mrs McMahon gave you?” He said, “Yes.” Accused was arrested first for insulting language, and was convicted for the offence.

    Constable McKenzie gave evidence corroborative of the above. He said that he took down a statement in his own handwriting, and read it over to accused, who signed it in his presence. When he read it over to accused, the latter, said it was correct. Heard Constable Donkin call Mrs Fox into the charge room. Saw him show her and accused a 10/- note. Constable McKenzie corroborated the evidence of Constable Donkin in this respect.

    Mr Hogan objected that the evidence of statements made by the wife was not admissable, [sic] but the objection was overruled by the Bench.

    Continuing, witness stated that he was present when accused was searched. The sum of 1/6 was found on him. Accused’s wife said, “Where did you get the 10s from?” He said that he got it as a tip from Mrs McMahon.

    William Leonard O’Toole, a laborer, deposed: I am camped near the bridge at Moree. Have seen accused before. Came to Moree on the 8th inst, in the morning about 7 o’clock. Came on horseback. Remained here since. Had some drinks on Thursday last, and was at the Criterion and Imperial Hotels. First met the accused at the Imperial Hotel. Had my horse round the back there, and went round there to feed him. Fed him about three times on Wednesday and Thursday last. On Thursday morning I had £33 on me in notes, consisting of three single notes and three £10 notes. Lent one single note, and cashed one single note in the afternoon—can’t say where. Think I spent about 7s 6d that day. Had several drinks with accused that day. Paid for some, and he paid for some. Kept my money in my left-hand trousers pocket, inside a handkerchief. Left the handkerchief I had my money in with the police. Accused and I were friendly when we had several drinks together. It would be impossible for anyone to see me taking money out of my pocket to pay for drinks. Remember taking the handkerchief out once at the Imperial Hotel with the money in it. Went to the Criterion Hotel just before 4 o’clock. Accused was with me. Had a drink or two at the Criterion Hotel and went to sleep. Went to a place where there were steps leading up to a bedroom. I think it was in one of the bedrooms accused was with me when I went sleep. Can’t say whether he was awake or asleep when I went to sleep. Think he was lying down with me he was awake when I got up. Shortly after I awoke I missed my money. The handkerchief was still in my pocket. A 10s note was in my pocket—the balance had been stolen. Had given accused no money, and did not give anyone authority to take any of my money. When I told accused that I lost my money, he offered to shout me my supper at Peters’. John Eveleigh, my uncle, knew I had money. Some of the girls at the Imperial Hotel could have known I had money. Accused is no relation on mine, although I told people he was my cousin.

    To Mr Hogan: Accused is yardman at the Imperial Hotel. I lent no more than £1 to ladies that day. Rode in a motor car once that morning. Was drunk when I went to sleep. Was asleep about an hour. The place in which I was asleep was open in front. The public would be passing. It is quite possible that someone else could have robbed me. Think accused was asleep. It was possible for me to draw my handkerchief out in the presence of someone else besides the time I said. I had my money about 1 pm, and missed it after I had lain down. Laid down about 4 pm. I camp at the bridge with my uncle. Others are camped about there.

    To the police: Laid down two or three times that day. When I found I had lost the money, I reported the matter to the police.

    To Mr Hogan: I did not hear accused advise me to report to the police.

    George James Seymour, licensee of the Criterion Hotel, deposed: Recollect last Thursday, 11th inst. Saw accused at my hotel with prosecutor. Each paid for drinks, and accused cash[ed] a £1 note there. I gave him 19s change—a 10s note, four 2s pieces, and 1s. That was just before 6 o’clock. Accused shouted for prosecutor.

    John Eveleigh, laborer, deposed: Am camped at the bridge at Moree. Prosecutor O’Toole is my nephew. We travel about and work together. Last Wednesday night I saw he had three £10 notes and three single notes. That was just about tea time. He was sober then. Never saw him drunk before last Thursday. Won’t swear to accused being the man. Spoke to my nephew. Saw him afterwards. He told me something, and I accompanied him to the police station. Cannot read or write.

    To Mr Hogan: Saw my nephew about 12 o’clock on Thursday. He had a few drinks in him—he was about “half gone.” He complained of being robbed, and I advised him to see the police. I came with him from Lismore.

    Constable McKenzie, re-called, stated: I produced the handkerchief handed to me by prosecutor on 12th inst, when I took the statement from him. That was the handkerchief in which he kept his money.

    To the Bench: Do not know anything about the balance of the money.

    To Mr Hogan: Prisoner was searched at 9.50 pm.. Search was made of accused’s premises.

    Accused was committed to take his trial at the next Court of Quarter Sessions, to be held at Moree on February 20th, 1917. Bail was allowed, self in £80, and two sureties in £40 each or one £80.

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The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Fri 23 Feb 1917 ²

QUARTER SESSIONS.
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Tuesday, February 20.
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Before His Honor, Judge Hamilton.
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STEALING FROM THE PERSON.
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    Frederick James Fox pleaded not guilty to a charge with that he did on January 3 steal monies to the amount of £31 2s 6d, the property of William Leonard O’Toole, from the person of the said William Leonard O’Toole.

    Mr TR Hogan defended.

    The following jurymen were empanelled:—J Samuels, Thos Duke, GL Gall, J Fordham, PJH Goodsell, OC Gall, PJ Tierney, GR Woolford, S Boughton, WG Howeson, FWL Kirkby, E Smith.

    The jury after an hour’s deliberation returned with a verdict of guilty, adding a recommendation to mercy should the accused be a returned soldier.

    Constable Donkin gave evidence that the accused was not a returned soldier but posed as one and wore a RSA badge. He knew that he was a deserter from Liverpool Camp, and had a warrant for his arrest. His name was not Fox, Frederick Sydney Aller. He had a large scar on his leg and he used to refer to it and tell people that that was where he was wounded.

    In sentencing the prisoner to two years’ hard labor in Goulburn Gaol, His Honor said it was an insult to venerable men that he had posed as a returned soldier.

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Frederick James Fox, Gaol photo sheet ³

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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 15491

Date when Portrait was taken: 28-2-1917

Name: Frederick James Fox
(aka Frederick Aller, Frederick Sydney Aller)

Native place: Grafton NSW Year of birth: 3-12-1893 Arrived       Ship: in Colony }   Year: BS Trade or occupation previous to conviction  } Bushman Religion: C E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 9⅝" Weight     On committal: 153 in lbs     } On discharge: Colour of hair: Light brown Colour of eyes: Blue

Marks or special features: Large scar down left shin

(No. of previous Portrait ... )  CONVICTIONS
Where and When				Offence.	Sentence
Ryde PC ditto Hornsby PC ditto Childrens Court Hornsby PC Central PC ditto ditto Moree PC Moree Q.S Childrens Court Syd          ex Hornsby PC         ex	1   1 20 16   3 19 20 16 16 12 22 12   5 18 15	9   9 10   2   3 10   4 11 11   1   2 11   1 12   1	1914 1914 1914 1915 1915 1915 1916 1916 1916 1917 1917 1925 1926 1925 1926	Breach of Railway Act Offensive language Riotous Breach of Traffic Regulations Preliminary expenses Illegally use a horse Insulting words Riotous Indecent language Insulting words Steal from the person Wife & child desertion Illegal child desertion	16/- or 7 days HL 20/- or 14 days HL. Fine paid at court 16/- or 14 days HL £6 or 14 days HL. Fine paid at court Sureties or 4 months HL £1-17-0 or 3 months HL paid fine at court 20/- or 14 days HL. Paid fine at court 5/- or rising of Court £5 or 2 months HL Concurrent. Paid fine at court 20/- or 7 days HL. Paid fine at Court 2 years HL Imprisonment till £6-11-6 be paid Imprisonment till £6-11-6 be paid

 

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Frederick Sydney Aller, 1926

Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Fri 1 Oct 1926 ⁴

AN ABOMINABLE CRIME
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RETURNED SOLDIER CHARGED
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COMMITTED FOR TRIAL
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“It’s a terrible thing—I don’t think I did it,” said Frederick Sidney Aller, a returned soldier, when arrested at North Richmond on August 28 for committing an abominable crime.

    The accused presented a sorrowful picture when he appeared in the dock at the Richmond Police Court on Tuesday. He is a stranger to the Hawkesbury, having been engaged in pea pulling in the Kurrajong district. He is a married man, 34 years of age, with two young children. Of upright build, and slightly deaf, he took little interest in the proceedings of the court, and showed no inclination of questioning the witnesses.

    Mr DF Parker, Relieving PM, was on the Bench, and Sergeant Cafe conducted the prosecution.

    After evidence by Dr WM Helsham, Constable W[illiam] H[enry] Sly (Parramatta), Constable Peberdy (North Richmond), Messrs Rudolph Olesen, Andrew Lavender, and William A Hansford, the accused was committed to stand his trial at Parramatta Quarter Sessions on November 19.

    Bail of £80 was allowed.

    The PM informed the accused that if he had no means to defend the charge, and application under the Poor Prisoners’ Defence Act would be considered.

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The Daily Telegraph, Thu 11 Nov 1926 ⁵

TODAY’S LAW NOTICES

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SYDNEY QUARTER SESSIONS.

    Cliff Bradley and Montague Bradley, false pretences; Frederick Sydney Aller, indecency.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 11 Nov 1926 ⁶

LAW NOTICES.
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Thursday, November 11.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.

    Cliff Bradley and Montague Bradley, false pretences; Frederick Sydney Aller, indecency.

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MOTOR DRIVER.
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COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
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    Alfred Henry Mayne, aged 30 years, motor driver, was charged with having occasioned bodily harm to Norman Ranting, before Mr Perry, SM, at the Central Police Court yesterday.

    Arthur Miners, union organiser, said that at 5 pm on Saturday, October 9, he was standing at the corner of George-street and Liverpool-street, when he saw a PMG motor van, driven along George-street at 40 miles an hour, collide with a private car proceeding along Liverpool-street at about eight or ten miles an hour. Three men in the van were thrown on to the roadway, and the four men in the private car were also thrown out and injured. The car was knocked around so that it faced the opposite direction to that in which it had been travelling. Ranting was thrown out of the car.

    Medical evidence was given to say that Ranting was admitted to Sydney Hospital suffering from a fracture of the right forearm, dislocated right wrist, lacerate wound on left shin, abrasions to both knees, mild concussion, and minor abrasions to the body.

    The defendant was committed for trial, bail being allowed in £40.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 12 Nov 1926 ⁷

QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Edwards.)

    Crown Prosecutor, Mr CE Weigall, KC, Solicitor-General.
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OFFENCE.

    Frederick Sydney Aller, 34, labourer, pleaded guilty to a gross offence, [bestiality with a dog], at Richmond on August 28, and was remanded for sentence.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 13 Nov 1926 ⁸

QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Edwards.)

    Crown Prosecutor, Mr WT Coyle, KC.
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PLEA OF NOT GUILTY.

    Frederick Sydney Aller, 24, labourer, who had pleaded guilty the previous day to having committed a gross offence, withdrew his plea, and was remanded for trial.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 20 Nov 1926 ⁹

LAW NOTICES.
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Saturday, November 20.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.

    Kenneth Nasmith, fraudulent misappropriation (to be mentioned); Roy Shirley, break and enter with intent; George Corfield attempt to carnally know a girl under 10 years of age; Frederick Stanley [aka Sydney] Aller, bestiality; Samuel Foster Money, forgery and uttering (to plead guilty).

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Mon 22 Nov 1926 ¹⁰

LAW NOTICES.
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Monday, November 22.

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QUARTER SESSIONS.

    Kenneth Nasmith, fraudulent misappropriation (to be mentioned); Roy Shirley, break and enter with intent; George Corfield attempt to carnally know a girl under 10 years of age; Frederick Stanley [aka Sydney] Aller, bestiality; Samuel Foster Money, forgery and uttering (to plead guilty).

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Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Fri 26 Nov 1926 ¹¹

WEEK TO WEEK
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    Frederick Sidney Aller, a returned soldier, who was committed for trial at Richmond Police Court recently, for committing an abominable crime at North Richmond on August 28, was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at the Central Police Court, [sic] Sydney, on Monday.

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Frederick Sydney Aller, Gaol photo sheet ¹²

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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 21957

Date when Portrait was taken: 23-11-1926

Name: Frederick Sydney Aller
(aka Frederick Sidney Allen, Frederick James Fox)

Native place: Galston Year of birth: 3-12-1893 Arrived       Ship: BS in Colony }   Year: Trade or occupation previous to conviction  } Bushman Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R&W Height: 5'½” Weight     On committal: 147 in lbs     } On discharge: Colour of hair: Light Brown Colour of eyes: Blue

Marks or special features: One gold tooth on either side of upper jaw. Wears artificial plate in upper jaw with four false teeth

(No. of previous Portrait .. 15491) CONVICTIONS
Where and When				Offence.	Sentence
Childrens Court Sydney         ex Hornsby PC         ex Newtown PC         ex Sydney Q.S	6   5 18 15 28   9 22	11   1 12   1   7   9 11	1925 1926 1925 1926 1926 1926 1926	Wife and child desertion Illegitimate child desertion Have an unlicensed revolver in his possession Attempted beastiality [sic]	Imprisonment till £6-1-6 be paid Imprisonment till £4-11-6 be paid £2-3-6 or 7 days HL 18 months HL to date from 28-9-1926
And 11 previous sentences for which See Photo No. as above

 

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Frederick Sydney Aller, 1931

The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 8 Dec 1931 ¹³

MAN SENTENCED.
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JUMPED ON WIFE’S FACE.
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    Frederick Sydney Aller, 39, was sentenced at Redfern Police Court yesterday to six months’ imprisonment, with hard labour, for having brutally assaulted his wife.

    Mrs [Clara Adelaide] Aller, who presented a pitiable appearance in the witness-box, her face being covered with wounds and bruises, told Mr Williams, SM, that all her body was in a similar condition. “I feel awful,” she said, “I haven’t slept since he beat me.”

    She said she had been living apart from her husband for six and half years, and had a maintenance order against him, though in that period he had paid her only about £20. On Friday night she heard a knock at the front door, and, peering through the curtains, saw her husband. He then ran round the building, and, before she could close the back door, he had pushed it open, knocked her down, and kicked her all over the body. Every time she tried to rise, he knocked her back, and then he started to jump on her with both feet—on her face mostly. She was later treated at the Royal South Sydney Hospital, and was still under treatment. She had had to leave him because of his ill-treatment.

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Frederick Sydney Aller, Gaol photo sheet ¹⁴

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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details 

 

Name Frederick Sydney Aller (aka Frederick James Fox, Frederick Sidney Aller) No. 26202 Date when Portrait was taken: 8-12-1931								Finger Print Classification
Native Place Galston Year of Birth 3-12-1893 Arrived in State   Ship                        }     Year Trade or occupation previous to conviction  } Bushman Religion C of E Education, degree of R & W Height, without shoes 5' 9½" Weight in lbs.     On committal 157                      }     On discharge Colour of hair Light brown Colour of eyes Blue Marks or special features Minus right middle finger and tip of right ring finger. Scar right eyebrow. One gold tooth on either side of upper jaw. Artificial plate in upper jaw with four false teeth.					(Nos. of previous Portrait .. 15491, 21957)
CONVICTIONS St 7574 97939
Court.	Date			Offence.		Sentence	Name.		Gaol No.
East Maitland PC Childrens Court Syd         Exec Childrens Court Wagga Redfern PC....	9 13 10 10 7	12 9 10 10 12	1927 1929 1930 1930 1931	Wife & child desertion ditto ditto Assault female		Imprisonment till £277-10-0 arrears and 8/- costs be paid  Imprisonment till £227-10-0 arrears & 12/- costs be paid Imprisonment till £142-18-0 + 4/- costs be paid  6 months H.L.	Frederick Aller Frederick Sydney Aller ditto ditto		Maitland 280. Goulburn 30/669. — 7021.
And 14 previous convictions
Childrens Court Gosford Redfern Central PC	24 12 5	7 5 6	1933 1934 1948	Wife & child desertion Drunk Indecent language		£314-17-2 or 12 months Imprisonment 44/- or 4 days HL 54/- or 5 days HL	Frederick Sydney Aller ditto.		5492 3087 3382

 

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Frederick Sydney Aller, 1943

The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 12 Jun 1943 ¹⁵

DEATHS

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    ALLER.—June 10, 1943, Frederick Sydney Aller ¹⁶ (late 4th Batt, 1st AIF), beloved son of Mr and Mrs WJ Aller, of Marrickville, aged 49 years.
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FUNERALS

    ALLER.—The Funeral of the late Frederick Sydney Aller, 4th Batt, 1st AIF, will leave from Geo Andrews’ Funeral Home, 237-9 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. This Day at 10 am for the Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood. Geo Andrews Pty Ltd, 237-9 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. UA2808-9.

 

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¹     The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Fri 19 Jan 1917, p. 4. Emphasis added.

²     The Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser, Fri 23 Feb 1917, p. 2.

³     SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6095], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 16 Dec 1916-31 May 1917, No. 15491, p. 69.

⁴     Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Fri 1 Oct 1926, p. 1. Emphasis added and in original text.

⁵     The Daily Telegraph, Thu 11 Nov 1926, p. 9. Emphasis added.

⁶     The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 11 Nov 1926, p. 6. Emphasis added.

⁷     The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 12 Nov 1926, p. 8.

⁸     The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 13 Nov 1926, p. 14.

⁹     The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 20 Nov 1926, p. 14. Emphasis added.

¹⁰   The Sydney Morning Herald, Mon 22 Nov 1926, p. 6. Emphasis added.

¹¹   Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Fri 26 Nov 1926, p. 4.

¹²   SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6118], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 19 Nov 1926-5 May 1927, No. 21957, p. 3.

¹³   The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 8 Dec 1931, p. 6.

¹⁴   SRNSW: NRS– [17/1502], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 31 Oct 1931-8 Feb 1932, No. 26202, p. –.

¹⁵   The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 12 Jun 1943, p. 16.

¹⁶   To view the WWI digitised service record of Frederick Sydney Aller (service No. 66090, barcode 3032010) go to: www.naa.gov.au

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