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Shire of Toodyay > Records

PRINT, POLICE FORCE, NEWCASTLE 1899

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1899

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Black and white copy of a photograph. Shows nine men; two rows of four, seated on chairs, with five standing behind them. All are dressed in a severe uniform of dark jackets with silver buttons and dark pants; except for the man standing on far left wearing jodphurs and leather riding boots. Each wears a cap with a small visor and a white or light coloured hatband. All are positioned in front of a house with a door central and windows either side.

Historical information

Seated extreme right was Walter Benjamin Connolly born england 1.5.1867 left England with trade as a bricklayer, joined police force 6.6.1891, regimental no.70. Moved from newcastle to York, West Perth and finally Guildford, resigning on 16.7.1906.

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cwa-org-37-2001.714

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Width

230 mm

Height or length

180 mm

Year

Statement of significance

local police force

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Wednesday, 4 January, 2023

Shire of Toodyay

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