The Bathurst Times, Mon 23 Feb 1925 ¹

FETTLER CHARGED
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ALLEGED ABOMINABLE
OFFENCE
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COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

    A man named Edward Farraway (44), who gave his occupation as a fettler, was charged at the Bathurst Police Court this morning with having committed an abominable offence.

    Senior-Sergeant Dunne prosecuted.

    Plain-clothes Sergeant Rhad stated that about 8.30 last night, in company with Sergeant O’Brien, he saw accused in Machattie-lane, George-street. He was under the influence of liquor. When asked why he ran away from the Metropolit an Hotel defendant replied, “Kelly struck and abused me, and I had to clear out.” When charged with the offence Farraway made no reply.

    Ambrose Ryan, a grazier, and Henry Hugh Kelly, proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel, gave evidence regarding the nature of the offence.

    Defendant did not offer any defence.

    Mr Scott committed Farraway to stand his trial at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on March 3.

    Bail was fixed in one surety of £80 or in two of £40 each.

MEALS AND ACCOMODATION

    Farraway was also charged with having failed to pay 8s for meals and accommodation supplied him at the Metropolitan Hotel on February 22.

    Defendant pleaded guilty.

    Henry Hugh Kelly, proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel, stated that Farraway came to his hotel late on Saturday night, booked a room, and was supplied with two meals. He cleared out last night, and on a demand being made for the money he refused to pay.

    Farraway was sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment in Bathurst Gaol.

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The National Advocate, Tue 24 Feb 1925 ²

ALLEGED BESTIALITY
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ACCUSED COMMITTED FOR TRIAL
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    The story of an alleged bestial offence was unfolded in the Bathurst Police Court yesterday morning, when Edward Farraway (40) was charged before Mr Walter Scott SM, with having committed the abominal offence of bestiality.

    Accused was not represented by counsel.

    Sergeant Rhall said att 8 pm on the 22nd instant he saw accused in Machattie Lane, Bathurst. He was taken to the police station and charged with having failed to pay for his board and lodging. He was under the influence of liquor at the time and witness did not question him or charge him until that morning. Accused when charged said “I do not want to say anything.”

    Ambrose Charles Henry Ryan , gave evidence as to the nature of the alleged offence.

    Henry Hugh Kelly proprietor of the Metropolitan Hotel gave evidence as to having seen accused commit the offence.

    Accused was also charged with having refused to pay for his board and lodging at the Metropolitan Hotel.

    On the major charge he was committed to stand his trial at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on March 3rd, bail being allowed self £80 and two sureties of £40 each or one of £80.

    On the minor charge he was sentenced to seven days hard labor in Bathurst Gaol.

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The National Advocate, Tue 3 Mar 1925 ³

QUARTER SESSIONS.
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SITTING IN BATHURST
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CASES TO BE HEARD
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    There will be a sitting of the Bathurst Quarter Sessions at 10 am today. Mr Justice Armstrong will preside, and Mr BV Stacey will act as Crown Prosecutor.

    The cases set down for hearing are as follows, Edward Farraway charged with having committed an unnatural offence; George Francis Touzell, charged with having committed a serious offence against a girl under the age of 16 years; John Gordon Leslie McLean charged with having committed a serious offence against a girl under 16 years of age; Frederick Gornall charged with having obtained the sum of £800 from WJ McPhillamy with intend to defrawd [sic].

    There are two appeal cases also to be heard. In one case, Bernard Ryan is appealing against a decision given by a stipendery [sic] Magistrate at Lithgow under the Master and Servants Act . The other case is one in which Joseph Della is appealing against the conviction of a Lithgow Magistrate on a charge of vagrancy. It is expected that the Court will sit for two days.

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The Bathurst Times, Wed 4 Mar 1925 ⁴

LOCAL AND GENERAL
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APPEAL DISMISSED.

    At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions this morning his Honor, Judge Armstrong,
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UNNATURAL OFFENCE.

    Edward Farraway, who was found guilty at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions of an offence of bestiality, was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment in Maitland Gaol. His Honor, Judge Armstrong, recommended that Farraway be medically examined from time to time.

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The National Advocate, Wed 4 March 1925 ⁵

8 MONTHS’
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A Bestial Offence
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    The first case taken at the sittings of the Quarter Sessions in Bathurst yesterday was one in which Edward Farraway, a middle aged man, was charged with the abominable offence of bestiality [with a mare ].

    The case was taken before Mr Judge Armstrong and the following jurymen: Messrs JG Palmer, H McKay, CE Walkley, WV Robertson, GP Chapman, NB Richardson, CA Turner, W McIntyre, D Larnock, F Crofts, WT Papworth, and J Meaney.

    Evidence as to the nature of the offence was given by Ambrose Chas Henry Ryan, grazier, and Henry Hugh Kelly, licensee of the Metropolitan Hotel, Bathurst.

    It was stated in evidence that the offence had been committed in a stable at the rear of the Metropolitan Hotel.

    Sergt [Ernest Alfred] Rhall gave evidence as to arresting the accused in Machattie Lane.

    Accused [Edward Farraway], in a brief statement from the dock, denied having committed the offence with which he was charged.

    Accused was convicted.

    Farraway was brought in for sentence at 5.45. His Honor said it was obviously a case for medical attention. The sentence of the court would be eight months’ imprisonment with hard labor in Maitland Gaol. His Honor added that he would recommend that prisoner be medically examined during certain periods of his imprisonment.

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Edward Faraway, Gaol photo sheet ⁶

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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 20754

Date when Portrait was taken: 20-3-1925

Name: Edward Farraway

Native place: Dubbo Year of birth: 23-3-1884 Arrived       Ship: in Colony }   Year: BS Trade or occupation previous to conviction  } Laborer Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 5½" Weight     On committal: 119 in lbs     } On discharge: Colour of hair: Dark brown Colour of eyes: Grey

Marks or special features: Scar on right side of nose. Hair thin on top of head.

(No. of previous Portrait ... )  CONVICTIONS
Where and When				Offence.	Sentence
Bathurst PC ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto Bathurst Q.S	22   2 23   3   3 23   3	5   7   1 11 11   2   3	1922 1923 1924 1924 1924 1925 1925	Offensive behaviour Riotous Drunk Drunk Indecent language Refuse to pay for meals and accommodation Beastiality [sic]	£1 or 7 days HL. £1 or 7 days 2/6 or the Rising    |  Paid fines 5/- or 24 hours HL £3 or 14 days 7 days HL 8 months HL

 

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¹     The Bathurst Times, Mon 23 Feb 1925, p. 2. Emphasis added.

²     The National Advocate, Tue 24 Feb 1925, p. 2. Emphasis added.

³     The National Advocate, Tue 3 Mar 1925, p. 1Emphasis added.

⁴     The Bathurst Times, Mon 23 Feb 1925, p. 2.

⁵     The National Advocate, Wed 4 Mar 1925, p. 5. Emphasis added.

⁶     SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6113], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 11 Oct 1924-26 Mar 1925, No. 20754, p. 288.

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