Below also see: Patrick Gleeson, 1926,
Patrick Ambrose Gleeson, 1929

 

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Sat 29 Dec 1923 1

SENT TO GAOL.
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DISGUSTING CONDUCT IN BUSY STREET.
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    “I have never known a man, whose conduct was decent when sober, who would descend to indecency when drunk.”

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    The remarks came from Mr Chippendale, DSM, at the conclusion of a case wherein Patrick Ambrose Gleeson, a recent arrival from Mudgee, had pleaded guilty to a charge of behaving indecently in Argyle-street, Parramatta.

    Briefly the facts, as related by Sergeant Williamson, were that on Sunday afternoon, a party of young women were proceeding along Macquarie-street, when they observed the accused with his clothing so disarranged as to render his appearance indecent.

    Later, when returning via Argyle-street, they again encountered him in the same disgusting condition, and they promptly proceeded to the police station and complained.

    A constable was despatched to the scene, and Gleeson was arrested.

    DSM: Was the act deliberate, or was accused in such a stupid state that he was unaware of what he was doing.

    “We say it was wilful, your Worship,” replied Sergeant Williamson, “and so do the young ladies, who were witnesses.”

    As the police statement did not make it clear as to whether the indecency was wilful or not, his Worship adjourned the case for a short period.

    Subsequently, a young woman, who was brought forward, told the Court exactly what had happened.

    Accused stated that he was a married man, and had no recollection of the occurrence. He had been drinking heavily on the previous day, and may have had a portion of his clothing unbuttoned without his knowledge. He had an overcoat on, which he probably was fastening when the young ladies passed. “I have never committed an offence like this in my life, and have never been before the Court,” said accused.

    It was at this stage that Mr Chippendale delivered himself of the comment referred to above.

    DSM: In view of the fact that the police know nothing against your previous character, I will be lenient with you. But the public must be protected from such blackguards. You are sentenced to one month’s gaol.

    Accused: Couldn’t you inflict a fine, your Worship.

    DSM: No. You are perhaps fortunate that I have not sentenced you to six months’, which I have the power to do.

 


Patrick Gleeson, 1926


The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate, Fri 29 Oct 1926 2

SIX MONTHS!
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INDECENCY IN PARK
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DISGUSTING OFFENCE

    Patrick Gleeson, at the Parramatta Police Court, on Monday, was proceeded against n a charge of having committed a disgusting offence in Parramatta Park, last Saturday.

    He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr FW Todhunter.

    According to the evidence for the prosecution, the offence was committed in the sight of an officer and five girls from the Industrial School, at Parramatta.

    The evidence of Beryl Armstrong, the officer in question, was that the disgusting behavior continued for over twenty minutes.

    Two of the girls gave corroborative evidence.

    Gleeson admitted being there, but denied the allegation as to his conduct.

    Under cross-examination, he admitted having served a month in prison for a similar offence.

    The magistrate (Mr GS Shepherd) convicted the defendant and sentenced him to six months hard labor.

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Patrick Gleeson, Gaol photo sheet 3

SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6014], Parramatta photographic description book, 1917-1928, No. 1602, p. 126, R5138.


Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 1602
Parramatta

Date when Portrait was taken: 23-11-1926

Name: Patrick Gleeson

Native place: Mudgee NSW

Year of birth: 1885

Arrived       Ship:
in Colony }   Year:

Trade or occupation
previous to conviction  } Labourer

Religion: Roman Catholic

Education, degree of: R & W

Height: 5' 8"

Weight     On committal: 140
in lbs     } On discharge:

Colour of hair: Dark

Colour of eyes: Blue

Marks or special features: Nil

(No. of previous Portrait ... ) 

CONVICTIONS
Where and When Offence. Sentence

Parramatta PC

ditto

27

25

12

10

1923

1926

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1 month H.L.

6 months H.L.

 


Patrick Ambrose Gleeson, 1929


The Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Fri 8 Nov 1929 4

OBITUARY.
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PATRICK AMBROSE GLEESON.
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    Mr Patrick Ambrose Gleeson, a member of a family which has been closely associated with the Mudgee district for a great number of years, died in the Parramatta District Hospital on October 23, aged 45 years, the cause of death being pneumonia. Deceased was born in Mudgee, being a son of that fine old pioneer the late Michael Gleeson, of Stoney Creek, who was honored by all classes of the community. Up till about five years ago deceased resided in this district, and was well-known and highly esteemed. He is survived by a widow and five children, also the following brothers and sisters:—William (Merrylands); Michael (Mudgee); Morgan (Stony Creek); John (Sydney); Maurice (Parramatta); Ambrose (Bathurst); Mrs Crago (Newcastle); and Mrs Butler (Coonamble.) To the sorrowing ones the deepest sympathy is extended.

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Gilgandra Weekly, Thu 14 Nov 1929 5

OBITUARY.
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PATRICK AMBROSE GLEESON.
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    Mr Patrick Ambrose Gleeson, a member of a family which has been closely associated with the Mudgee district for a great number of years, died in the Parramatta District Hospital on October 23, aged 45 years, the cause of death being pneumonia. Deceased was born in Mudgee, being a son of that fine old pioneer, the late Michael Gleeson, of Stoney Creek, who was honored by all classes of the community. Up till about five years ago deceased resided in the Mudgee district and was well-known and very highly esteemed. He is survived by a widow and five children, also the following brothers and sisters:—William, Michael, Morgan, John, Maurice, Ambrose, Mrs Crago, and Mrs Butler (Coonamble).

 

1     The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Sat 29 Dec 1923, p. 1. Emphasis added and in original text.

2     The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers’ Advocate (Parramatta), Fri 29 Oct 1926, p. 1. Emphasis added.

3     SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6014], Parramatta photographic description book, 1917-1928, No. 1602, p. 126, R5138.

4     The Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Fri 8 Nov 1929, p. 8.

5     Gilgandra Weekly, (NSW), Thu 14 Nov 1929, p. 5.

 

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