Norman Matthewson Douglas, 1909

Below also see: Norman Douglas, 1928,
Harry Bruce Jones and Norman Matthewson Douglas, 1928,
Norman Matthewson Douglas, 1954

 

Arnott’s Living Picture of Norman Matthewson Douglas, 1909

 

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Norman Douglas, 1928

The Daily Telegraph, Fri 31 Aug 1928 ¹

TO-DAY’S LAW COURT CASES
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SYDNEY QUARTER SESSIONS.

    William Tarrant Broome, forgery and uttering (part heard); Norman Douglas assault a female under the age of 16 years and commit an act of indecency; Vincent Allard, to be mentioned, re proper. Jurors summoned to attend to-day- other than those engaged in the above part-heard case, will not be required until 12.30.

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 1 Sep 1928 ²

QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Acting Judge Maxwell.)
Crown Prosecutor, Mr VH Treatt.

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ACQUITTED.

    Norman Douglas, 18, fisherman, was charged with having indecently assaulted a little girl, aged 12 years and three months, at Sans Souci, on July 11. Mr Neil McTague (instructed by Mr Leslie Gannon) appeared for the accused.

    The accused denied all knowledge of the occurrence, and was subsequently acquitted and discharged.

 

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Harry Bruce Jones and Norman Matthewson Douglas, 1928

The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 9 Nov 1928 ³

LAW NOTICES.
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Friday, November 9.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.

    Harry Bruce Jones and Norman Matthewson Douglas, sodomy; Joseph Adolphus Trevillion, assault a girl under the age of 16 years, and commit an act of indecency (for plea only).

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 1 Dec 1928 ⁴

QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Curlewis.)
Crown Prosecutor, Mr VH Treatt.

INDECENT ASSAULT.

    Norman Matthew Douglas, 20, able seaman, was charged with having committed a serious offence upon Harry Bruce Jones, 44, steward, at Sydney, on October 1, and the latter was charged with having aided and abetted. The alternative charge was an indecent assault, both parties being involved.

    Mr ER Abigail appeared for Douglas and Mr WH Harris for Jones. Both of the accused were convicted upon the second charge, and each sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour.

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Norman Mathewson Douglas, Gaol photo sheet ⁵

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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 23475

Date when Portrait was taken: 1-12-1928

Name: Norman Matthewson Douglas

Native place: Tasmania Year of birth: 22-11-1907 Arrived       Ship: in Colony }   Year: BS Trade or occupation previous to conviction  } Naval rating Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 8⅛" Weight     On committal: 147 in lbs     } On discharge: Colour of hair: Brown Colour of eyes: Blue

Marks or special features: Flowers outside left forearm

(No. of previous Portrait ... )  CONVICTIONS Convicted with HB Jones
Where and When				Offence.	Sentence
Sydney Q.S	30	11	1928	Indecent assault on a male person	6 months HL

 

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Harry Bruce Jones, Gaol photo sheet ⁶ 

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Gaol Photo Sheet - Transcribed Details

No. 23476

Date when Portrait was taken: 1-12-1928

Name: Harry Bruce Jones

Native place: US America Year of birth: 11-2-1884 Arrived       Ship: Sierra in Colony }   Year: 1928 Trade or occupation previous to conviction  } Steward Religion: C of E Education, degree of: R & W Height: 5' 6" Weight     On committal: 140 in lbs     } On discharge: Colour of hair: Brown to Grey Colour of eyes: Brown

Marks or special features: Five stars above bird above VSS “PENNSYLVANIA” above heart & leaves inside left forearm. Left ear has been injured

(No. of previous Portrait ... )  CONVICTIONS Convicted with Norman M Douglas
Where and When				Offence.	Sentence
Sydney Q.S	30	11	1928	Aid and abet indecent assault on a male person	6 months HL to date from 2-10-1928.

 

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Norman Matthewson Douglas, 1954

 

The West Australian, Thu 16 Sep 1954 ⁷

TWO WORKMEN
INJURED

    Two men were admitted to hospital yesterday with injuries received while working.

    Hector Richard Hawke (43), mechanic, of Silcock-avenue, Tuart Hill, received a severe eye injury caused when he was struck on the face by a screwdriver.

    Norman Matthewson Douglas (46), armament worker, of Park-road, Byford, badly lacerated his right hand when cutting wood at the naval depot, Byford.

    Both men were taken to Royal Perth Hospital. 

 

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¹     The Daily Telegraph, Fri 31 Aug 1928, p. 7. Emphasis added.

²     The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 1 Dec 1928, p. 14.

³     The Sydney Morning Herald, Fri 9 Nov 1928, p. 6. Emphasis added.

⁴     The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 1 Dec 1928, p. 14.

⁵     SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6123], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 8 Nov 1928-21 Mar 1929, No. 23475, p. –.

⁶     SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6123], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 8 Nov 1928-21 Mar 1929, No. 23476, p. –.

⁷     The West Australian, (Perth, WA), Thu 16 Sep 1954, p. 15. Emphasis added.

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