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Here’s a brief description of James Henry Freeland, charged with deserting his two illegitimate children in May 1892.īlacksmith, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, reddish hair, sometimes wears a moustache, round face and head, surly appearance. The Police Gazette also includes detailed descriptions of criminals and victims, which can help to paint a mental picture of what they looked like. Victoria Police Gazette, April 26, 1934, p 513. Victoria Police Gazette, April 20, 1892, p111. Victoria Police Gazette, May 11, 1865, p 195.ĭeserters from merchant vessels. Victoria Police Gazette, April 13, 1865, p 166. Victoria Police Gazette, May 10, 1934, p 559.

Prisoners reported as discharged from penal establishments. Here are just a few excerpts from the gazette, that show the level of detail included in each report. Further information can be found in the Online access section of this blog. Many years of the gazette have been digitised and can be accessed through the Ancestry and Find My Past databases. You will find a separate consolidated index on microfiche Victoria Police gazette index : for the years 1853-1868 and we also have a Compendium index for the years 1864-1924 (available on computers NFH1 – NFH5 in the Newspapers & Family History Reading Room). It then became monthly until 1935 and from then on was issued quarterly. The first index appeared in the early 1860’s and was produced annually until 1869. State Library Victoria holds the Victoria Police Gazette for the years 1853 to 1971 and although there is an index to the gazette it’s frequency and depth of coverage varies.

Housebreaking and stealing from dwelling houses.

Highway robbery and stealing from the person.

It also provided a detailed list of recent criminal activities that appeared under such headings as: It’s main aim was to keep the police up to date on current police affairs including recent appointments, promotions and retirements. The Victoria Police Gazette commenced in December 1853 and was distributed each week to city and rural police stations and to government offices and newspaper publishers.

Use this terrific resource to research your family – you might discover that your ancestor was a constable in the police force, a ships deserter, a horse thief or perhaps the victim of a theft. Not only does it provide a detailed record on the history of policing in Victoria but it also include valuable information on individuals – the police, the criminals and the victims. The Victorian Police Gazette presents a fascinating and unique view of social and family history in Victoria.