Early Police Archive from Port Phillip Colony (1842)

Police Archive: rare and important early archive of police…
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Police Archive: rare and important early archive of police related material from the District of port Phillip Colony of New South Wales. a fascinating collection dating back to 1842 (Melbourne was founded in 1835). The collection comprises of many Warrants and Writs, Bonds and drafts. Note; some documents refer to Redmond Barry (Ned Kelly's hanging Judge); Maritime Warrant for the arrest of a ship 'Little Angelina' in the Vice Admiralty court of Victoria (no.38) 1893; Admiralty Injunction with 'Crown' stamps; hanging in Castlemaine for the murder of a Chinese man; Commitment Warrant for an Asylum for the insane; Documents signed by William A'Beckett; beautiful wax and blind embossed seals as well as duty stamps and cancellations; Also includes c1855 'Victorian Government Gazette' in half bound morocco. This lot must be viewed and will require close examination. Condition throughout is good to excellent. (290 items)

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