Difference between revisions of "Public Record Office Victoria VPRS 5527 Official Forms, Evidence and Depositions, October 1854"
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This deponent Henry Wright on his oath saith as follows I am a "trooper," on the 17 Instant at the]] | This deponent Henry Wright on his oath saith as follows I am a "trooper," on the 17 Instant at the]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-008.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-008.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition [[Henry Wright]], p.1, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
The [[Eureka Hotel]] I was on Duty there I was in front of the Hotel and at the side of the Hotel.<br/> | The [[Eureka Hotel]] I was on Duty there I was in front of the Hotel and at the side of the Hotel.<br/> | ||
− | I am Trooper Wood struck with a bottle on the head. I looked 'round, I saw the prisoner Albert Hurd throwing things at the [[Eureka Hotel]]. I saw the prisoner Hurd pulling down the palings at the back of the Hotel]] | + | I am Trooper Wood struck with a bottle on the head. I looked 'round, I saw the prisoner [[Albert Hurd]] throwing things at the [[Eureka Hotel]]. I saw the prisoner Hurd pulling down the palings at the back of the Hotel]] |
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-009.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-009.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition Henry Wright , p.2, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
the Building at this time was on fire. We moved round. I saw nothing of the prisoner after. By prisoners Attention. I was near to Wood at the time, I swear I saw prisoner Hurd pull down more than one paling there were others pulling at the same time. I was near to the prisoner. I was near enough to hear if I paid attention to what he might say. sworn before me at Ballarat this 27 October 1854.<br/> | the Building at this time was on fire. We moved round. I saw nothing of the prisoner after. By prisoners Attention. I was near to Wood at the time, I swear I saw prisoner Hurd pull down more than one paling there were others pulling at the same time. I was near to the prisoner. I was near enough to hear if I paid attention to what he might say. sworn before me at Ballarat this 27 October 1854.<br/> | ||
Signed E P Sturt PM Charles P Hackett PM<br/> | Signed E P Sturt PM Charles P Hackett PM<br/> | ||
− | Signed Henry Wright]] | + | Signed [[Henry Wright]]]] |
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-010.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-010.jpg|800px|thumb|left|Deposition Thomas Wood, p.1, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
And this deponent Thomas Wood on his oath saith. | And this deponent Thomas Wood on his oath saith. | ||
I am a Constable. On the 17 inst I was sent to the [[Eureka Hotel]]. I saw the prisoner [[Albert Hurd]] throwing bottles and stones at the Hotel a few minutes after I saw him with a stick in his hand. He was saying “Come on my boy one will have plenty wood let us tear it down. I saw prisoner Hurd taking Cloths and]] | I am a Constable. On the 17 inst I was sent to the [[Eureka Hotel]]. I saw the prisoner [[Albert Hurd]] throwing bottles and stones at the Hotel a few minutes after I saw him with a stick in his hand. He was saying “Come on my boy one will have plenty wood let us tear it down. I saw prisoner Hurd taking Cloths and]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-011.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-011.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition [[Thomas Wood]], p.2, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
− | rags that were on fine and thrown them into the Buildings - | + | rags that were on fine and thrown them into the Buildings - By prisoners attn. I am quite sure prisoner was the man. I cannot be mistaken. I spoke to him he had a bundle of wood in his hand.<br/> |
The ranks were taken several times by diggers breaking through - the part that prisoner threw the Rags into was not on fire, another part of the building was burning, his dress I think was]] | The ranks were taken several times by diggers breaking through - the part that prisoner threw the Rags into was not on fire, another part of the building was burning, his dress I think was]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-012.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-012.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition [[Thomas Wood]], p.3, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
similar to what he was .... on he had no coat on - <br/> | similar to what he was .... on he had no coat on - <br/> | ||
By the Bench There were some hundreds of people there they were very riotous and joining in the Disturbance.<br/> | By the Bench There were some hundreds of people there they were very riotous and joining in the Disturbance.<br/> | ||
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[[Thomas Wood]] ]] | [[Thomas Wood]] ]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-013.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-013.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition [[Thomas Conboy]], p.1, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
And this Defendant Thomas Conboy, on his oath saith as follows.<br/> | And this Defendant Thomas Conboy, on his oath saith as follows.<br/> | ||
I was on duty on the 17 inst at the [[Eureka Hotel]] where there was a crowd of people assembled. I saw Trooper Wood struck with a bottle on the shoulder. It drew my attention to the direction the bottle came from. I saw the prisoner "Hurd" throwing several things at the Hotel and calling out to burn the bloody ]] | I was on duty on the 17 inst at the [[Eureka Hotel]] where there was a crowd of people assembled. I saw Trooper Wood struck with a bottle on the shoulder. It drew my attention to the direction the bottle came from. I saw the prisoner "Hurd" throwing several things at the Hotel and calling out to burn the bloody ]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-014.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-014.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deponent[[Thomas Conboy]], p.2, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
murderer's house down.<br/> | murderer's house down.<br/> | ||
By this Atty Defendant I swear distinctly I saw prisoner throwing Bottles and some things at the house. I cannot swear they struck the house.<br/> | By this Atty Defendant I swear distinctly I saw prisoner throwing Bottles and some things at the house. I cannot swear they struck the house.<br/> | ||
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E P Sturt PM Charles P Hackett PM]] | E P Sturt PM Charles P Hackett PM]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-015.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-015.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition [[Frederick Levy]], p.1, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
And this deponent<br/> | And this deponent<br/> | ||
[[Frederick Levy]] on his oath said<br/> | [[Frederick Levy]] on his oath said<br/> | ||
I am an agent for a Melbourne House. I remember the 17th. I saw prisoner Hird about 150 yards from Bentley's House. We were about 50 yards from the House. I told him that we must rescue the females from the house he said he had been assisting in rescuing Mrs Bentley ]] | I am an agent for a Melbourne House. I remember the 17th. I saw prisoner Hird about 150 yards from Bentley's House. We were about 50 yards from the House. I told him that we must rescue the females from the house he said he had been assisting in rescuing Mrs Bentley ]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-016.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-016.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deponent Fredk Levy, p.2, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
From the House - and that I need not be afraid on that score I told him this was fearful, he said BG it was fearful work. I know the prisoner to be a man of good repute.<br/> | From the House - and that I need not be afraid on that score I told him this was fearful, he said BG it was fearful work. I know the prisoner to be a man of good repute.<br/> | ||
Fredk Levy.<br/> | Fredk Levy.<br/> | ||
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EP Sturt PM Charles P Hackett PM]] | EP Sturt PM Charles P Hackett PM]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-017.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-017.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition [[Maurice Linquist]], p.1, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
This Deponent<br/> | This Deponent<br/> | ||
[[Maurice Linquist]] on his oath saith I am auctioneer near Bentley's.<br/> | [[Maurice Linquist]] on his oath saith I am auctioneer near Bentley's.<br/> | ||
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I cannot recollect that prisoner helped to take]] | I cannot recollect that prisoner helped to take]] | ||
− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-018.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-018.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Deposition [[Maurice Linquist]] , p.2, PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
the houses out.<br/> | the houses out.<br/> | ||
[[Maurice Linquist]]<br/><br/> | [[Maurice Linquist]]<br/><br/> | ||
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− | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-018v.jpg|800px|thumb| | + | [[File:I05527-p0000-000001-0070-010-018v.jpg|800px|thumb|left|"Queen v [[Henry Wright]], [[Thomas Wood]], [[Thomas Conboy]], [[Frederick Levy]] and [[Maurice Linquist]], PROV, VPRS5527/P0 Unit 1, Item 70<br/> |
Queen v [[Albert Hurd]] ~ Riot and pulling down house | Queen v [[Albert Hurd]] ~ Riot and pulling down house | ||
On bail Witnesses [[Maurice Linquist]] [[Frederick Levy]] [[Thomas Conboy]] - Constable [[Thomas Wood]] – Trooper | On bail Witnesses [[Maurice Linquist]] [[Frederick Levy]] [[Thomas Conboy]] - Constable [[Thomas Wood]] – Trooper | ||
Ms. Read Appd. 7 Nov 1854 Copied 8 Nov 1854 Ded.(?) Nov 1854 | Ms. Read Appd. 7 Nov 1854 Copied 8 Nov 1854 Ded.(?) Nov 1854 | ||
Riotous ??? to be included in information got McIntyre re ?]] | Riotous ??? to be included in information got McIntyre re ?]] |