1870 Isabella Hindmarsh born, parents James and Ann Hindmarsh

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Mon 20 Jun 1870 Page 3 CENTRAL POLICE COURT. Saturday, June 18. (Before the Mayor, the Police Magistrate, and Mr Johnstone, M L.A.) Three Juvenile Thieves. James Hindmarsh, aged 12, Edward Hindmarsh aged 10,and Matthew Williamson aged 10, were placed in the dock, charged with stealing a quantity of leaden piping, the property of Thomas Richardson, who identified some piping produced as his property, which he never authorised any person to dispose of. He had missed it from his yard, and subsequently saw it at Bywater's store. Mr Sub-inspector Macnamara here asked for a remand until Monday. There were other older lads implicated in the robbery, who, in fact, had set the prisoners to commit it. It would not, in his opinion, further the ends of justice to take further evidence just then. He could, however, assure the bench that there was a clear case against the prisoners. Mr Johnstone insisted upon further evidence being taken, upon which Mr Macnamara called Mrs Gemmell who proved that the prisoners had come to Mr Bywater's store with the piping on the 15th instant. She was asked by the lad Williamson to buy it. She asked him his name, and he said it was Jones, and that his mother had given him permission to sell the lead, which belonged to her. A remand was then granted until Monday. Another boy named Fitzgerald was then brought before the court by his father. This lad was implicated in the robbery, and Mr Macnamara asked that he might be remanded with the other prisoners until Monday. Mr Johnstone again objected but it being shown to him that the father of the boy was willing to go bail for him until Monday, he withdrew his objection, and the court adjourned.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Tues 21 Jun 1870 Page 3 CENTRAL POLICE COURT. Monday, June 21. (Before the Mayor, Mr Panton, P.M., and Messrs Johnstone, Weekes, Rutherford, and A. M. Campbell.) Our Future Men. — Five urchins, named and aged respectively, James Hindmarsh, 12 years; Edward Hindmarsh, 10; Matthew Wilson, 10; James Fitzgerald, 13 ; Robert Talbot; 8; and John Logan, 12; were charged with stealing a quantity of lead piping. Thomas Richardson, a builder, of Autumn-street, Ashby, deposed that on the 16th inst, he noticed that some lead piping was gone from his yard. He next saw it in Bywater's marine stores. That produced is the same. It was valued at 10s. Mary Dunn stated she was housekeeper at Bywater's. On the 15th instant the whole of the prisoners came to the store with some lead. Wilson asked if she would buy it. She asked him how they got it, and he replied, “right enough.“ He gave his name as Jones, and said he lived in Ashby. She then gave 2s for the lead. To Mr Johnstone. — Didn’t suspect anything as he told his name Mr Johnstone remarked that she should know better than, buy such things from mere children like the prisoners. It was holding out a great inducement to boys to steal anything they could lay their hands on, and so long as these places existed so long would boys steal and sell the booty. Constable Rahilly arrested the boys, and Wilson and Hindmarsh admitted the theft. He arrested Talbot on Saturday night, and Eagan at half-past five on that morning. At the request of the Mayor the witness Dunn' was recalled. His Worship then commented on her conduct, remarking that she had sufficient evidence to show that the boys did not come honestly by the lead. She had better take care for the future, as she would certainly get into trouble if such a case occurred again. The police had received instructions to keep a sharp look-out on the place. He then dismissed the boys, recommending the parents to look more carefully after their children in future.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Tue 5 Jul 1870 Page 2 TOWN TALK. On the 17th ultimo, it will be remembered, among the boys implicated in the robbery of leaden piping were two youngsters named James and Edwin [Edward] Hindmarsh. It being their first offence, and the magistrates “being unwilling to send the youngsters to gaol, they were dismissed with a caution. The kind words that were then addressed to them do not appear to have had the desired effect, as they will this morning have to appear at the Police Court, to answer a charge of having stolen two ducks, the property of Richard O'Connor.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Wed 7 Jul 1870 Page 3 CENTRAL POLICE COURT. Wednesday, July 6. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs Parker, Brown, and “Weekes.) Stealing Ducks.—Mathew Wilson, James Hindmarsh and Edward Hindmarsh, three boys, were placed in the dock charged with stealing two ducks the property of Mr H. O'Conor, Chaplain to the Gaol. Mr O'Conor missed the ducks, on the 2nd instant. They were sold to Mr Searle, of Moorabool-street, by the boy Wilson, who said they belonged to his mother. Wilson had previously confessed to Sergeant Goodenough that he and Edward Hindmarsh went over Mr O'Conor's fence and took the ducks while James Hindmarsh kept watch outside. The bench sentenced the three prisoners to one hour's imprisonment, and five years' each in the Reformatory School.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thu 7 Jul 1870 Page 2 TOWN TALK. The only important business on the charge-sheet at the Central Police-court on Wednesday was a duck-stealing case, which resulted in the three hoys, James and Edward Hindmarsh, and Matthew Wilson, being sent to the Sir Harry Smith training-ship for a period of five years' each. It is to be hoped the remainder of this gang will take this warning.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thu 5 Jan 1871 Page 2 TOWN TALK. Something surely might have been done with the child Hindmarsh beside locking him up as a ” drunk and disorderly” being. The little fellow's head scarcely appeared above the dock-railing,-and” a burst of laughter ensued on- Sergeant Morton delivering himself of the words with all due solemnity “You are charged-with being drunk and disorderly on the-third instant; are you guilty or not?” The: little fellow was kept in the cell until he had: recovered from the effects of his “ debauch,” and was then bailed out-by his father.“It would have been far better if the child had been placed in safety for a time, and then let go.

The Age 6 June 1871 p3 A drunkard, of Lilliputian proportions, was introduced to the Geelong bench on 3rd January. His dimensions scarcely exceeded those of a yard measure, his ago was only seven years, and it is needless to say that the charge against him of drunk and dis orderly astonished every one present. The little fellow, whose name is Thomas Hindmarsh, is the brother of another urchin who lately figured before the magistrates on a charge of larceny. On the day following the Highland gathering, this boy made his way to the enclosure where the sports had been held, and drained a number of bottles of their dregs of liquor. Constable Casey found him drunk, and conveyed him to the lock-up, South Geelong, where he underwent a term of solitary confinement.

1872 Isabella Hindmarsh dies bronchitis aged 6 1/2, parents James and Ann Hindmarsh.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Tue 10 Sep 1872 Page 2 TOWN TALK. Yesterday (Monday) a little boy, aged nine years, named Hindmarsh, while walking with his brother in Pakington street, suddenly fell down. He was conveyed home in a comatose state, and from enquiries the father, being led to believe that he was bitten by a snake, had him taken at once to the hospital. On examination there it was found the little fellow was evidently suffering from an epileptic fit, and shortly after his admission he recovered sufficiently to be able to return home again.

17/1/1873 James Hindmarsh licensed to Mr Pierce Boardman Box Hill

21/1/1873 James Hindmarsh absconded returned 21/3/1873

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Tue 6 Jan 1874 Page 2 THE LATE BOAT ACCIDENT. James Hindmarsh, of Villamanta-street said I was at the tea gardens at Point Henry on the 26th December, and I went on board of the Fanny about two o'clock. Did not count the number on board when we sailed, but believe there were about 18. Sharpe was steersman, and giving orders to his mate Thomson. Saw both men go on board their boat, but observed nothing peculiar about them. On leaving the pier we saw _ the steamer Sarah apparently approaching us, but after getting out the steamer seemed to turn about towards Geelong again. We then proceeded across the bay towards Cowie's Creek. The wind was squally and strong from the south. On our way there, Sharpe found fault with Thomson because the foresail was not hoisted high enough. Thomson replied that he could not possibly get the sail higher. Saw no appearance of drink about either of the men. The boat was heaving about a good deal, and once or twice— several times—the water came over the gunwale on the lee side. I sat towards the stern, not far from Sharpe. One man was engaged baling out the water with a pannican. When we got near the shore at Cowie's Creek Sharpe tried to put the boat about. He only used the tiller, and said, ” Look out— I'm going to put her about,“ but he did nothing to the sails. I saw no frolicking going on, but seeing there was danger when sailing across the bay, I said to Sharpe, “Look out, or you'll capsize us.” The water was then washing over the gunwale. He laughed, and said he had been in worse seas and in rougher weather with his boat. I do not think he used the tiller so as to throw the water into the boat intentionally. Thomson was in the fore part of the boat minding the foresail. Sharpe made two attempts to put the boat about. The boat would not come round, and seeing this he lowered the mainsail, at the same moment giving the tiller to Philpot. He then get out an oar and pulled the boat round to the wind. The boat drifted outwards and got some distance from the land, when the mainsail was again hoisted. The boat did not go aground, and we were about fifty yards from the shore at Cowie's Creek, when we turned about. When the mainsail was hoisted I sang out to Sharpe to come and steer the boat. He came towards the stern, in a few seconds after that the wind caught the sail and capsized the boat, the boom swinging over the side of the boat, which was sailing slowly at the time. I believe Sharpe was then steering. No one was struck by the boom. Made a spring as the boat upset so as to get clear of the rigging, but did not succeed. I then swam clear of the boat, but afterwards turned back, to look out for my two sons who were in the water. The passengers were clinging to the part of the boat highest out of the water. I swam with my boys to the bow. She washed right over us occasionally. Noticing two deal boards floating a little distance away I swam for one, and having secured it gave it to one of my boys. I got the other board and kept it myself. We left the boat to try and reach the shore. Shortly after wards we were picked up by the boat Our Hope. Neither of the boatmen Sharpe and Thomson appeared to be under the influence of drink. The passengers also appeared to be sober. If Sharpe had taken drink he did not show it. Know little about boating and cannot say whether the boat was properly handled. Sharpe appeared to be rather reckless, and had no fear. He did not seem to be careful enough. I knew Sharpe slightly, but am not acquainted with Thomson. To jurymen— Some of the passengers were frightened, and spoke to Sharpe when crossing the Bay, but no one insisted on being put ashore-at Cowie's Creek. I believe if a careful and practical man had had charge of the boat she would not have capsized. There was room for the passengers in the boat to sit down, but not for the boatmen to move about. Sharpe appeared to be careless end foolhardy, but not the worse of drink. He might have shortened sail, or tried some other means before the boat capsized. There was one reef in the mainsail if not more when we started.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thu 19 Feb 1874 Page 2 TOWN TALK. Two little boys, named James Hindmarsh and Edmund Hindmarsh, aged sixteen and fourteen years respectively, were arrested at the residence of their father by Serjeant Toohey last evening, charged with deserting from the Industrial Schools. They had just completed a journey on foot of between fifty and sixty' miles. It appears that they had been hired out to a market-gardener, named Pearce Boardman, of Box-hill, Nunawading, for several months, but according to their statement they became thoroughly disgusted at having to work from daylight till dusk in the broiling sun for one shilling per month, and so they absconded on Monday last. On Tuesday evening they slept in a hut or shed at the Werribee, where they obtained a piece of bread from a woman to whom they represented their position. This constituted their only food till they arrived, foot-sore and weary, in Geelong last evening. The boys will be brought before the bench this morning, but we understand it is the intention of their father to apply for their liberation from the schools, whither they were committed three years ago for abstracting a pair of ducks from the poultry yard of the gaol chaplain.

19 March 1875 Mary Ann Hindmarsh aged 17. Not mentioned on death certificate of Ann Hindmarsh. Inquest certificate 88. Mary Jane died of accidental burns, inquest held 17/3/1875. Father Labourer, buried 19/3/1875, Geelong. C of E, parents James and Ann Hindmarsh.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thur 27 May 1875 Page 3 POLICE COURT. Wednesday, 26th May (Before the Mayor, Messrs Panton, P.M., and Treacey.) Larceny.—Edward Hindmarsh and Samuel Johnson, two boys, were placed in the dock charged with stealing a whip, valued at 15s, the property of Samuel Coates, Inspector Constable White, who arrested Hindmarsh, stated that Johnson had told him that they took the whip out of the cart and he planted it, but it appeared Hindmarsh had afterwards returned and taken it away from its place of concealment. A little boy named George Palmer, stated he saw the two prisoners standing outside Mr Coates' establishment, Johnston undid his waistcoat and slipped the whip underneath. Samuel Coates having identified the whip, it was elicited that Hindmarsh had already undergone a sentence of five years at the Reformatory for theft, and the bench sentenced him to 14 days imprisonment, Johnson being discharged the condition that his father, who was present, would give him a thrashing, and he was cautioned that if brought up again the charge would count against him.

21 June 1875 Prisoners reported discharged from the Penal Establishments during the week 21st June 1875 Gaol - Geelong, Name - Edward Hindmarsh, Where tried - Geelong, When - 24th May 1875, Offence - Stealing a whip, Sentence - 14 days, Native of - Victoria, Trade - Labourer, Born - 1860, Height - 4' 10 1/4”, Complexion - fair, Hair - light, Eyes - hazel, First Conviction.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thu 16 Dec 1875 Page 4 POLICE COURT. Wednesday, December 2nd. (Before the Mayor, Mr Panton P.M., and Mr Weekes.) Trespassers.—Two small boys, named Edward Hindmarsh and John Miller were charged with trespassing on the premises of “William Growden. Superintendent Furnell prosecuted for the police and called Mr Balding, the Town Surveyor who testified to seeing them in the garden, early one morning, his son, Arthur Balding hearing out this statement and saying he was positive they were the boys, as when he went out to speak to them, they ran away. Mr Growden, the owner of the garden said the boys in the neighbourhood made systematic raids on his fruit, and after the morning in question, from information he received he looked at the garden and saw his vegetables trodden down, and missed the fruit. Sergeant Morton read the record of the Courts which showed three previous convictions had been obtained against Hindmarsh, two in1870, one for stealing lead, and the other for stealing ducks for which he” received five years in the Reformatory. In 1875 he received 14 days for stealing a whip. Hindmarsh's master, Mr Lamble, having given evidence in favour of the boy being industrious whilst at work, the Bench ordered both boys to be detained during the sitting of the Court, and recommended, a sound thrashing to be administered to each of them. Both said they were sorry for what they had done although Hindmarsh said he was not over in the garden at all.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thu 10 Feb 1876 Page 2 POLICE COURT. A slight disturbance was occasioned in Corio-street last evening by a man named James Hindmarsh a blacksmith, who was slightly intoxicated. He went to the house of a Mrs Mary Page to look for his wife, and created a row there, which ended in Hindmarsh breaking a few windows in Mrs Page's house. Constable Molloy, who was in the neighbourhood at the time, arrested the man, and lodged him in the lock-up on a dual charge of drunkenness and damaging property.

Sat 26 Aug 1876 Page 3 POLICE COURT. Friday, Aug. 25th. (Before Mr Panton P.M., and Messrs Rutherford, Upton, and Parker, J's.P.) Larceny - Ann Hindmarsh was charged stealing an antimacassar from the Fire Brigade Hotel, the property of J. H. Jones, and valued at 15s. Bridget Jones said she was the wife of the landlord of the Fire Brigade Hotel, Myers-street. The prisoner was at the hotel about five weeks ago, and asked for a pint of beer; she was served, and after she left witness missed two antimacassars. The one produced was her property, she identified it by the pattern, and valued it at 15s. Bridget Canty said she identified the antimacassar produced as she made it for Mrs Jones. Sergeant Toohey said he arrested the prisoner on the 17thand found the antimacassar in her bedroom. The prisoner was then charged with stealing a similar article from Thomas Gettings. Catherine Gettings said she was the wife of the landlord of the Criterion Hotel. She missed an antimacassar from the parlour of the hotel about ten days since. She valued the article at three or four shillings. The prisoner was in the hotel prior to the time when the antimacassar was missed. Sergt. Toohey said when he arrested the prisoner he found the article in her house in a box, along with that belonging to Mrs Jones. The prisoner was then charged with stealing a shawl from the shop of Thomas Flynn, Draper of Moorabool street. The article was valued at 30s. Alfred Finch an assistant in Mr Flynn's employ said that the prisoner was engaged in washing windows. From information received since he missed a shawl similar to the one produced, but he could not positively identify it. The article was valued at 30s. The prisoner wished that the Bench to deal with the cases. She was then sentenced to three months' imprisonment on each of the first two charges, and on the third, the Police Magistrate intimated that there was no case. Several previous convictions were proved against the prisoner, one dating back as far as 1854.

25 August 1876 Ann Hindmarsh gaoled for 12 months

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Wed 26 May 1877 Page 2 TOWN TALK. Ann Hindmarsh, a woman who has many times received careful attention from the blue-coated gentry, was lodged in the lock up, last evening, on a charge of assaulting her husband and breaking 24 panes of glass in his house. Quite a commotion was caused in Union-street, where the unhappy couple live, by the woman's antics, the sound of-breaking glass and discordant noises, attracting a large crowd. The husband states that the woman set fire to all his bed-clothes, and he was obliged to interfere to prevent his house being burnt down. The magistrates will adjudicate upon the case, this morning.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Sat May 1877 Page 4 Wednesday, 31st May. (Before the Mayor, Mr Panton, P.M., and Messrs Conves and Butlierford, Js.P.) Alleged Theft. —Alexander Melville and Michael Hayes were charged with having stolen a steel cutter, used by farriers in clipping the heels off horse shoes, the property of Samuel Lamble, farrier, of Ryrie street. Mr M'Cormick appeared for the prosecutor, and Mr A. D. J. Daly, solicitor, for the prisoners. Samuel Lamble deposed that on the 6th April he missed the cutter from his shop, and did not see the article again until the 22nd inst., when he saw the cutter in the farrier's shop of Michael Hayes, in a lane off Little Bourke street. He identified the cutter, as he had made it himself, and he did not think there was another one like it in the colony. When he picked up the cutter he said to Melville, who was in the shop—“This is my property,” and Melville said—“ Well, you had better see my master.” Witness then went over to Hayes and said—“ Mr Hayes, this is my property,” and Hayes replied—“no, it is not; give it to me.” Witness refused, and Hayes said—“I bought the cutter for2s,” but refused to say where lie bought it. Witness then went to the detective office; he valued the cutter at 32s. James Hindmarsh and John Marshall were in his employment. To the Bench- Gave the cutter to the detective. To Mr Daly—Witness brought the cutter to Geelong again. Melville had been apprenticed to him for five years, and, after his time was up, Melville had remained in his employment for twelve months. afterwards left him in a hurry, and he was annoyed at this. He had never promised to give Melville a watch and chain. He believed that Melville had worked at Robertson's, in Melbourne. For twelve months. Had tried to buy Scott's place of business before Hayes got it; be had never been at Hayes' shop whilst Hayes had it until the 22nd inst. He had been at Hayes' private residence. Had known Hayes for 20 years. To Mr M'Cormick—Had never authorised anyone to take the cutter away, nor had he authorised anyone to sell it. James Hindmarsh, a farrier in the employ of the prosecutor deposed that on the 2nd April he saw Melville at his employer's shop about 8 a.m. At the time Marshall and Wm. Lawson were there. Witness went to get his breakfast, and was away from the shop halt-an-hour. He put on a couple of old shoes on a horse that day, it being a holiday. On the 3rd April when he went to work he missed the cutter produced. To Mr Daly—In nearly all farriers' shops there were cutters. A cutter could be made by any blacksmith in less than a day. There were three other persons in the shop besides those he had named. (The cutter alleged to have been stolen and another were handed to the witness, and he picked out the one identified by Mr Lamble, and said that the second one had not been used but was new.) Mr M'Cormick—Yes, made for the purpose. Mr Daly—That is au unwarrantable inference. The prosecutor, re-called, said that the cutter he lost was made on his own pattern. and he had never seen another like it until the second one had been produced by the defendant's solicitor. That one was a fair copy of his cutter. To Mr Daly—He did not remember having told Hayes that he would give Melville six months. He told Hayes that Melville had left his employ in an unbecoming manner. ICow he was positive that he never told Hayes that he would give Melville six months. John Marshal!, in Mr Lamble's employ, deposed that he saw Lawson, Miller, and Melville in the shop on the 2nd April, no seldom used the cutter, and did not recollect seeing it on that day. Detective Eddlestone, stationed in Melbourne, deposed that on Tuesday week he went to Hayes' shop, showed Hayes the cutter, and asked him if Mr Lamble had taken it away. Hayes said “ Yes.” Witness then said—'' Lamble claims it as his property; do you know anything about it. “Hayes said—' Yes, I will take you to the place where I got it.” Witness then, accompanied by Hayes, went to a shop kept by a dealer named Lees. Witness had the cutter claimed by Lamble in his hand. Hayes said to Lees—“ Didn't you sell that cutter to me for 1s 6d Lees said—” No.“ Hayes then said to Lees—” Do you not remember me coming to your shop and buying a lot of things off you.“ Lees said—”Yes, but I don't recollect what you bought.“ In reply to witness, Lees said he might have sold the cutter to Hayes. Witness had arrested Melville, and served the summons on Hayes. When arrested, Melville said that lie did not know anything about the cutter. To Mr Daly—He identified the cutter produced as the one given to him by Lamble from its general appearance. Several unimportant witnesses were examined, and the magistrates retired. After a lengthy consultation, the Mayor stated that the Bench had come to the conclusion to discharge both prisoners. They were accordingly set at liberty.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Sat 17 Nov 1877 Page 4 CENTRAL POLICE. Thursday, 16th November. (Before the Mayor, and Messrs T. N. Couves, W. R. H. Weekes, and L Clarke, J.P.). Stone-throwers James Hindmarsh was charged by Constable Maher with discharging stones from a Shanghai on the 9th inst. The constable stated that he was on duty in the Market-square on the 9th November, when he saw the defendant using a shanghai. The case was adjourned until Monday, in order to give the boy's parents an opportunity of being present.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thur 20 Nov 1877 Page 3 POLICE COURT. Monday, November 19th “Shangiaism.” John Hindmarsh, charged with stone-throwing, was again brought up. The case was remanded in order that the boy's father might be present. Hindmarsh appeared, and said he could promise the Bench that his boy would not use a “shanghai” again. The Bench discharged the boy.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Fri 21 Jun 1878 Page 2 At the Police Court, yesterday, two boys, named Joseph Hindmarsh and Jerome Fahey, were remanded until Monday on a charge of having stolen three bags, the property of Mr James Nicol. The Police Magistrate, who was on the Bench, blamed the parents of the boys for having allowed them to run about the streets, instead of insisting upon their attendance at school.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Tue 25 Jun 1878 Page 2 TOWN TALK. Three, boys, named Fahey, Hindmarsh, and Burke, were charged at the Police Court yesterday with having stolen three bags, the property of Mr Nicol, of Moorabool-street The theft was clearly proved against them, and it was discovered that Burke, who acted as seller of the sacks, obtained 6d, the largest share of the plunder, the other two receiving 3d each. The Bench did not care to send the youngsters to gaol, and the trio were discharged with a caution. Some remarks of a severe character were made by Mr Heron, P.M., with respect to the easy manner in. which boys could dispose of stolen property. It was, however,-pointed out that the bags only cost 7d when new, and after they , had been “used 4d” each was given for them: This did not satisfy the Police Magistrate, who remarked that articles should not be purchased from mere boys, as it appeared to be an encouragement to them to take things which did not belong to them.

Tue 25 Jun 1878 Page 4 POLICE COURT. Monday, June 24th. (Before the Mayor, Mr Heron, P.M., and Mr Treacey, J.P.) Juvenile Thieves. — Jerome Fahey, Joseph Hindmarsh, and Patrick Burke, three boys, were charged with having stolen three bags, the property of James Nicol, grocer, of Moorabool-street. Mr Lees defended Hindmarsh. The prosecutor deposed that on Wednesday afternoon about three o'clock, the three prisoners passed his shop, Burke carrying three bags. Shortly afterwards he noticed Fahey standing at the. corner of the street watching him, and from what he heard, he inspected his cart standing in the yard at the rear of the store, where he discovered that three hags had been stolen from the seat of the vehicle. The bags were worth Is 9d. Hindmarsh told him that Fahey stole the property. Michael Bourke, a storeman at a produce store, deposed that at half-past three o'clock the prisoner Burke offered him three bags for sale, and witness gave him one shilling for them. Mounted-constable Purcell deposed that the prisoners were given into his custody. It was ascertained that Burke got 6d, and Hindmarsh and Fahey 3d each, as the proceeds of the sale of the bags. The prisoners, after being cautioned by the Mayor, were discharged.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thur 6 Mar 1879 Page 3 Police Court Wednesday March 5 An Unruly Apprentice. An apprentice, named Edward Hindmarsh was summoned by his master, Samuel Lamble, blacksmith, for absenting himself without leave from his employment from February 19th to March 23rd. Mr T. N. Whyte appeared for the complainant. The latter stated that the defendant had left his work on the 19th ult., saying that he was ill, and he did not appear again until Monday last. On being questioned as to the cause of his absence, he said he had been to Melbourne “for sport” This being a “sport” which could not be thoroughly enjoyed by both parties, Lamble, on a sworn information, proceeded against his gay and festive apprentice under the 16th section of the Masters and Apprentices Statute, for general misbehaviour and unruly conduct, as well as on the specific charge set out in the summons. Acting under the powers contained in this section the magistrates ordered the defendant to be committed to gaol for three days in solitary confinement.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Thur 6 Mar 1879 Page 2 Town Talk It takes a great deal to whip the offending Adam put of a colonial apprentice. He is, as a rule, sadly deficient in the bump of reverence, without a proper development of which, amicable relations cannot exist between master apprentice. There are of course masters who treat their apprentices harshly and cruelly, but they are few and far between. In fact, a colonial apprentice who is really cruelly treated may be looked upon as a lusus naturae. To use a slang expression, a colonial lad's legs have too much respect for his body to see it abused. During the hearing of a case at the Police Court, yesterday—Lamble vs Hindmarsh—the complainant gave sworn evidence that his apprentice had left him on February 19th, without any warning, and that he went to Melbourne, never putting in an appearance until March 3rd. On being asked why he had gone to Melbourne, he replied “for sport.” His conduct was altogether bad, and though clever if he would only work hard, he preferred the less profitable, but more pleasant, occupation of giving ” cheek.“ The lad, who is about 17 years old, stated that he was badly treated by his master, but as this complaint could not be gone into, there being a legal remedy for the apprentice as well as the master, the Bench ordered him to be imprisoned for three days, with solitary confinement.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) Wed 30 Apr 1879 Page 3 TOWN TALK. A lad named Joseph Hindmarsh was treated at the Hospital yesterday, suffering from a bruise to his thigh, caused by his foot slipping whilst he was in the act of jumping.

TROVE Geelong Advertiser (Vic: 1859 - 1929) FOOTBALL. Saturday 24 May 1879 p 3 Article Criterion v. North Geelong (Second Twenty —The following will represent the former in this match on Monday at Richmond Crescent, play to commence at 2.30 sharp: commence at 2.30 sharp: — Adams, Britter, Cunningham, Crow, T. Hindmarsh,…