The Western Herald and Darling River Advocate, Wed 31 Oct 1888 1
BOURKE QUARTER SESSIONS.
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MONDAY, 29th OCTOBER, 1888.
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(Before His Honor Judge Backhouse.)
The bar was represented by Mr Dawson (Crown Prosecutor), Mr Blackett, barrister. Messrs Biddulph, Ryan, Neville, and Eves, (Brewarrina) (solicitors) also occupied seats at the professional table.
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UNNATURAL OFFENCE.
William Lee was charged as above.
The following jury were impannelled:—[sic]
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W Middleton |
James Gibson |
The evidence in this case was similar to that given at the Police proceedings a few days since.
The Crown Prosecutor opened the case for the Crown very briefly.
The evidence abduced is necessarily unfit for publication.
Accused [William Lee] made a statement strongly denying the charge.
His Honor summed up to the jury who after the retirement of a short time brought in a verdict of “Guilty.” The accused was remanded for sentence.
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SENTENCES.
At 2 o’clock His Honor passed the following sentences:
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William Lee, attempted sodomy and indecent assault, five years on each count; sentences to be concurrent.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 1 Nov 1888 2
BOURKE QUARTER SESSIONS.
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(By Telegraph.)
(From Our Correspondent.)
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Bourke, Wednesday.
The Quarter Sessions concluded yesterday. The following sentences were passed:—Cyrus Huxley, for riot, two years in Dubbo gaol; Malcolm P Muir, larceny, 12 months in Bourke gaol; Charles McHenry, larceny, nine months in Bourke gaol; Owen Coleman, attempting suicide, one month’s imprisonment; Cubby, for indecent assault, 18 months in Dubbo gaol; William Lee, indecent assault, five years’ imprisonment.
The District Court sat till late last night, and finished the business. There was nothing of special importance.
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William Lee, Gaol photo sheet 3
![SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6009], Parramatta photographic description book, 1880-1891, No. 435, p. 197, R5136.](/images/trials/1888-Lee-6009-gaol-photo-435-p.-197.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6009], Parramatta photographic description book, 1880-1891, No. 435, p. 197, R5136.") |
![SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6009], Parramatta photographic description book, 1880-1891, No. 435, p. 197, R5136.](/images/trials/1888-Lee-6009-gaol-photo-435-p.-198.jpg "SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6009], Parramatta photographic description book, 1880-1891, No. 435, p. 197, R5136.") |
Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details
No. 3 435
Parramatta
Date when Portrait was taken: 28 December 1888
Name: William Lee
(aka William Collins)
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Native place: England Year of birth: 1839 Arrived Ship: Lightning Trade or occupation Religion: Ch Eng Education, degree of: Read & W Height: 5' 5¼" Weight On committal: Colour of hair: [Illegible] Colour of eyes: [Illegible] Marks or special features: Scar under left eye, slightly bald, several scars [remainder illegible] |
Where and when tried: Bourke Q.S. Offence: Attempted sodomy Sentence: 5 years PS. Remarks: |
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(No. of previous Portrait ... ) PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS |
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Tamworth Q.S Mudgee Q.S Glen Innes Q.S Walcha PC Armidale |
4 15 8 13 14 |
9 5 1 3 2 |
1870 1872 1875 1875 1878 |
Uttering forgery Burglary and stealing from the person Larceny Gambling & Vagrancy Stealing from the person |
2 years HL 18 months H.L. 2 months HL 3 months HL 5 years Roads
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1 The Western Herald and Darling River Advocate, Wed 31 Oct 1888, p. 2. Emphasis added.
2 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 1 Nov 1888, p. 7. Emphasis added.
3 SRNSW: NRS2397, [3/6009], Parramatta photographic description book, 1880-1891, No. 435, p. 197, R5136.