Surname

Christian

Information is requested respecting the whereabouts –

gazette dated

adams

Henry

who left his home at Petersburg on the 28^th ultimo. description-aged 60 years, height 5’4”, fair complexion, grey hair, beard, whiskers and moustache, blue eyes, wore cork helmet, black paget coat and grey trousers, addicted to drink, from the effects of which he was suffering when he left home

Henry Adams has been found

6 Apr 1881

13 Apr 1881

ADIE

JOHN

last heard of in April 1881 when he was working on a farm in the neighbourhood of Warooka. He is described as about 40 yrs of age.

John Adie has communicated with his friends

5 Jan1881

26 Jan 1881

allison

William Alfred

who was last heard of at Port Adelaide some 3 weeks since. Description-aged 33 years, height about 6’, fair complexion, light brown hair, moustache only, light blue eyes, slight cast in one eye, scar on bridge of nose, an engineer by trade. Quiet inquiries to be made for this man

2 Mar 1881

ayles

David

who left his home at Mongolata on the 6^th instant. Description age 13 years, height about 3’9” fair complexion, light brown hair, light blue eyes, thin face, wore brown felt hat, heavy blue cloth monkey jacket, light cloth waistcoat, dirty white moleskin trousers and heavy lace up boots

20 Jul 1881

baily

William Anthony

who left his home at Glanville on the 18^th July last and has not since been heard of. Description-age 27 years, height 5’7”, dark complexion, light brown hair, no hair on face, brown eyes, mole on chin, an engine fitter by trade

5 Oct 1881

banks

Ellen

who left her home on the 19^th ultimo and has not since been heard of. Description-aged 21 years, tall, fair hair cut short on forehead, fair complexion, blue eyes

Ellen Banks has been found

30 Mar 1881

6 Apr 1881

barclay

Vere Henry Vere

who was last heard of in New Zealand, having left his home at Glenelg, in this colony in March 1879. Description- a surveyor, age about 40 years, height 5’8” or 9”, brown hair and whiskers

Vere Henry Vere Barclay has been found

29 Jun 1881

12 Oct 1881

bennett

Samuel Charles Chappell

described as short and stout, wearing heavy moustache, shaved otherwise, flash appearance, lately traded as a hotel broker in Melbourne under the name of Bennett & Co

Samuel Charles Chappel Bennett has been found

10 Aug 1881

17 Aug 1881

blyth

Andrew

Last heard of in Melbourne about the year 1863. Description-aged about 45 years, height 6’2”, dark hair, whiskers and beard, no moustache, dark complexion, brown eyes, a laborer, a native of Scotland

5 Jan 1881

bradbury

Thomas

a native of Manchester, England who is or was a sheep farmer on a large scale in Australia. He is described as about 60 years of age

8 Jun 1881

buckley

Harriet

who left England for Australia about the year 1859 to join her son in law John Casey, who was at that time sheep farming in this country

12 Oct 1881

bullock

John

who in June last, was reported to have left Victoria for the Nairne railway in this colony. Search in that district having proved ineffectual, general but quiet inquiry is directed to be made for this man, who has deserted his child in the neighbouring colony. Description-age about 35 years, height 5’8”, stout build, fair complexion, very fair hair, whiskers, beard and moustache; usually works at sawmills, or at road making and repairing

2 Nov 1881

burns

Rose

who left her home, Victoria Park, on the 1^st instant and has not since been heard of. Description-aged 14 years, short, dark complexion, black hair cut short, dark eyes, hare lip, wore light drab dress and blue striped pinafore

11 May 1881

callahan

Jeremiah

who was last heard of 20 years ago in Adelaide

12 Oct 1881

carr

William

who was last heard of at the Boliver Hotel in November 1879. Description-aged 14 years, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, feet turn inwards

William Carr has returned home

9 Mar 1881

4 May 1881

chesterton

Thomas Ernest

who was last heard of at Port Adelaide, where he arrived in the steamship “Aldinga” from Melbourne on the 10^th January this year. description-aged about 15 yrs, height 5’ 2”, sallow complexion, dark hair, dark eyes, slight build, wore black soft felt hat and light brown tweed suit

Thomas Ernest Chesterton has been found

4 May 1881

11 May 1881

child

William

otherwise Giles, who left England for South Australia by the ship “Tantallon Castle” in January 1876, description-a laborer, age 30 years, height 5’4”, fair complexion

7 Dec 1881

clark

Samuel Halworth

an Auctioneer by trade. Description-aged about 38yrs, height 5’10” or 11”, florid complexion, light brown hair, clean shaved, nose red from drink

Samuel Halworth Clark has been found

26 Jan 1881

2 Feb 1881

clarke

Joseph

who was last heard of at Bourke, NSW, about 6 mths since, where he was employed as coach driver for Cobb & Co. description-aged about 30 years, height 5’ 11”, fair complexion, light brown hair, blue eyes

11 May 1881

connell

Mrs

otherwise Sims, also of Edward Connell, and a Mr & Mrs Martin, all of whom left London in the emigrant ship “Alexandria” for Australia in the month of August 1873.

18 May 1881

cronin

James

who was last heard of some 6 years since, in this colony. Description-age 39 years, supposed tall and stout, and of fair complexion. Was unmarried at the time above mentioned when he wrote to a relative.

21 Dec 1881

cumming/coming

John

who was last heard of at Eudunda in October 1880 when he was working at his trade as a carpenter and builder. Description-aged about 30 years, height 5’10”, stout build, dark hair, whiskers, beard and moustache, JC tattooed on left hand, thought to be of weak intellect.

9 Feb 1881

cuthbert

George

described as a law writer and much addicted to drink, who was last heard of in Adelaide about 2 months since and for whom his wife (at present in Victoria) desires cautious inquiries may be made.

21 Dec 1881

dalaty

Oscar

who left Melbourne for Adelaide by the steamship “South Australian” on the 20^th ultimo. Description-aged 25 years, short and stout, sallow complexion, blue eyes, prominent nose, wore hard felt hat and drab suit. May be in company with a young seafaring man named Peter White

11 May 1881

davidson

Peter

who arrived in this colony in the ship “Rodney” on the 31^st December last, when he expressed his intention of going up country to seek work at his trade as a butcher. Description-aged about 20 years, height 5’5” square build, little or no hair on face

6 Apr 1881

dewar

Andrew

who was last heard of some four months since, at work on the Port Augusta and Government Gums Railway. Description-aged 24 years, height 5’7”, dark complexion, dark brown hair, moustache only, dark eyes.

9 Feb 1881

dreygton

Samuel Foster

a farm laborer who was last heard of at Mallala about 12 months since. Description-age 17 years, height 5’2”, fair complexion, dark brown coarse hair, hazel eyes, nose has been broken, bow legged

14 Sep 1881

farrel

James

who was last heard of at the Little Para Hotel on the 25^th instant, when he was drinking heavily. description-a farm laborer, aged 20 years, height 5’6”, dark complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes, no hair on face.

James Farrel has returned home

31 Aug 1881

7 Sept 1881

farrelly

James

described as 53 years of age and dark, who was last heard of in 1853 when he wrote from the Parramatta River near Sydney, NSW.

James Farrelly has been found

14 Sep 1881

28 Sep 1881

fielding

Daniel

otherwise Whelan, a Bootmaker, who left his home on the 23^rd January last and has not since been heard of. Description-aged 31 years, height about 5’5”, fair complexion, fair hair, whiskers, beard and moustache, scar on crown of head, over right eye and on upper lip.

23 Feb 1881

fraser

Hugh H

who was last heard of at Adelaide on the 4^th instant. Description-aged 25 years, height 5’7”, fair complexion, light hair, small beard, light blue eyes, stout build

13 Apr 1881

gaelehawk

H Mr.

who about the commencement of this year communicated with the friends of James (Zechariah) Firman, in England, relative to the alleged murder of Firman in Victoria, where however no trace of Gaelehawk or Firman, nor any record of the crime is obtainable. The above communication is said to have been dated from “General Post Office”, Melbourne, South Australia

16 Nov 1881

goold

George Charles James

who arrived in NSW some 12 years ago, and is said to have been employed in the South East portion of this colony about July 1879. He is described as a native of Ireland, age 40 years and well educated

9 Mar 1881

harcus

William Elliot

an employee in Her Majesty’s Survey Dept., who left Adelaide by train on the morning of the 14^th ultimo to return to his station near Edeowie and has not since been heard of. Description-age about 25 years, height 5’ 5”, dark sallow complexion, black hair, small moustache only, thin face. Special inquiry to be made for this man along the railway line and also at Wilmington where he is well known

William Elliot Harcus has been traced to Melbourne

2 Nov 1881

9 Nov 1881

hassell

Alfred Gooey

who arrived in Adelaide from King George’s Sound on the 8^th Sept. 1879, stayed at the York Hotel, and subsequently at Vaughan’s Hotel, Kent Town, which last place he left with an unpaid account, expressing his intention of returning shortly; he was afterwards met on several occasions in the streets of Adelaide by acquaintances whom he thereupon avoided, since which all trace of him has been lost. Description – aged 34 or 35 years, height 5’ 10½ or 11”, dark brown hair, slight dark whiskers, moustache and beard, rather sallow complexion, peculiar walk with arms held straight and palms of hands turned slightly outwards; a fair rider with somewhat awkward seat. Special inquiry is to be made for this man

7 Sep 1881

hawkes

Ellen

otherwise Otto, a domestic servant, who left her home at Port Adelaide on the 29^th ultimo and has not since been heard of. Description-age 14 or 15 years, rather tall, fresh complexion, dark brown hair, wore large white straw hat, slate coloured dress and black cape.

7 Dec 1881

henschke

Christian

last heard of in July 1880 at Caltowie. Description- A German aged 34 years, height about 5’ 8”, dark complexion, dark brown hair, full beard, whiskers and moustache, light brown eyes, a laborer

Christian Henschke has been found

19 Jan1881

9 Feb 1881

herbert

William

see Norris

26 Jan 1881

hicks

Charles James

who left his home at Norwood on the 29^th ultimo and has not since been heard of. Description age 13 years, height 4’7”, fair complexion, light brown hair, grey eyes, straight nose, cut on upper lip, wore black soft felt hat, dirty light tweed suit and elastic side boots

6 Jul 1881

hills

Arthur

who left his home at Mount Barker on the 12^th instant, and has not since been heard of. Description-a market gardener, aged 30 years, short, fair complexion, brown hair, beard, whiskers and moustache, dark blue eyes, slight build, bald head, addicted to drink

Arthur Hills has been found

27 Apr 1881

11 May 1881

holland

William

last heard of in September 1877 when he wrote from Mount North West Station. Description- a plumber, a native of Victoria, age 27 years, height 5’9¾”, dark complexion, dark brown hair, moustache only, dark grey eyes, Roman nose

5 Oct 1881

hubbard

Thomas

who shipped from Sydney in the “Strathspey” in January 1879 and is reported to have left that vessel on her arrival at Port Adelaide, since when there is no trace of him. Description-a ships cook, age about 43 years, full dark brown beard turning grey, fresh complexion, one finger mutilated, addicted to drink

12 Oct 1881

huddy

Thomas G

who was last heard of in Adelaide in Feb. 1851 at which time his age is stated to have been 51 years and his occupation that of a horse breaker

16 Nov 1881

ireland

Annie

who left her home about 3 months since, and was last seen at the Semaphore on the 3^rd ultimo. Description aged 13 years, fair complexion, fair hair, blue eyes

16 Feb 1881

jarman

David Tillotson

who was last heard of at Echuca, Vic, where he was keeping an hotel. Description-aged 48 years, height 6’1”, fair complexion, fair hair, whiskers, beard and moustache, blue eyes, thumb of right hand disfigured.

8 Jun 1881

jarvis

John

who arrived in this colony by the ship “Kirkham” at the close of the year 1876 and was last heard of at Condowie Plains in November 1878. Description-a carpenter, age 31 years, dark curly hair, florid complexion

30 Nov 1881

jennings

Ambrose

probably a sailor, who arrived in this colony some 3 years ago and was last heard of about that time at the Black Horse Hotel, Adelaide. He is described as a dissipated character

23 Feb 1881

johnston

Robert

who left Melbourne (supposed for Adelaide) some 6 months since. Description-Irish and an Orangeman, aged about 36 yrs, height about 5’9” stoutish build, fair hair, a splitter by trade.

8 Jun 1881

kenwick

Thomas

who arrived in this colony on the 5^th instant, and was last heard of at Glenelg on that day. Description aged 31 years, height 5’ 6½”, dark complexion, dark hair, moustache and imperial, brown eyes, slightly bald

16 Feb 1881

lang

Edward

who left his home at Swan reach, River Murray on the 12^th ultimo and has not since been heard of. Description-aged 12 years, height about 4’8”, dark complexion, brown hair, black eyes, scar on forehead, wore soft black felt hat, blue check shirt, dark jacket and moleskin trousers

Edward Lang has been found

2 Mar 1881

30 Mar 1881

le pelley

Walter

a native of Guernsey, Channel Islands, who arrived in this colony about 18 years since, and was last heard of at Mount Barker 12 years ago, when he married a daughter of Mr Randall, hotel keeper of that place. Description-aged about 40 years, height 5’7” or 8”, dark complexion, dark hair

Walter Le Pelley is thought to be employed on some northern station and has been known to adopt the surnames Smith & Francis

27 Apr 1881

8 Jun 1881

liedel

Wilhelm

who was last heard of by letter from Wirrabara Creek in March 1880. Description-age 27 years, height 5’7”, fair complexion, light hair, small beard, blue eyes, mis-shapen nose, a butcher by trade

21 Sept 1881

lionarous

Zacchariah

who left Natal for the Australian Colonies about 18 months since. Description-a musician and a native of Holland, age about 40 years, grey hair, whiskers and moustache, shaved on chin, slight build

27 Jul 1881

mahony

Eugene A

a medical man who was last heard of in Adelaide on the 14^th instant, and is thought to be travelling for an insurance company. Description-age about 56 years, height 5’ 8”, fresh complexion, dark grey hair, whiskers and beard, dressed in grey overcoat, dark tweed trousers and tall grey felt hat, addicted to drink. Cautious inquiries to be instituted in this case, and the result communicated to the Detective Office

Eugene A Mahoney has been found

26 Oct 1881

9 Nov 1881

main

Edgar William

who early in this year left Melbourne for Queensland and has not since been heard of. Description- a coach driver, age 32 years, height 5’7”, brown hair, light brown moustache and goatee, blue eyes, slight cast in one

5 Oct 1881

mallagh

Joseph

a native of Ireland, who formerly belonged to the 91^st regiment, and is said to have been a member of one of the Police Forces in the Australian Colonies

18 May 1881

mansfield

Henry

who is of weak intellect and wandered from his home in Adelaide on the 6^th instant. Description aged 71 years, height 5’7”, grey hair, whiskers, beard &c., wore dark clothes and white hat with black band

13 Apr 1881

martin

Mr & Mrs

see Connell

18 May 1881

martin

Benjamin Charles

who left his home at Norwood on the 25^th ultimo and is believed in company with another boy named McRostie, to have gone to Melbourne. Description-a printer’s apprentice, age 15 years, average height, fair complexion, light brown hair, scar right hand, dressed in light tweed suit.

14 Dec 1881

mccure

Alic

who was last heard of in Adelaide on the 12^th instant, has of late been drinking heavily, and expressed some intention of drowning himself. Description-age about 45 years, height about 5’7”, grey hair, long grey beard, grey eyes, thin features, a shoemaker by trade.

Alic McCure has been found

17 Aug 1881

24 Aug 1881

mckenzie

James D

who was last heard of about 2 years since, when he was in the employ of O’Neil publican, at Kapunda and was formerly in partnership with H W Thompson & Co, ship chandlers of Port Adelaide. Description-age about 29 years, height 5’6”, sallow complexion, dark hair, brown eyes

9 Nov 1881

mcmahon

Eliza Ann

who left her home at Adelaide on the 29^th ultimo, since when she has not been heard of. Description-aged about 38 yrs, short and stout, fair complexion, reddish hair, blue eyes, addicted to drink

20 Apr 1881

mcmahon

Mary

a domestic servant described as 17 years of age, 5’ 3” high, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, last heard of on the 14^th ultimo, when she left her employers house at Rosewater, expressing her intention to return at night.

Mary McMahon has been found

7 Dec 1881

14 Dec 1881

meyer

Praskovia

widow of Peter Paul Meyer, an American citizen, who is reported to have died in Adelaide, but of whose death no record can be found, nor any trace of his widow.

Mrs Praskovia Meyer has been found

30 Nov 1881

14 Dec 1881

miller

George

who left his home at Woodville on the 19^th instant and has not since been heard of. Description-aged 30 years, height 5’10”, dark complexion, black hair, whiskers and moustache, blue eyes, wore blue serge suit, and black hard felt hat, has threatened to commit suicide.

George Miller has returned home

31 Aug 1881

28 Sept 1881

murphy

William

who left his home, 2 Chapel St, Fitzroy on July 16^th and has not since been heard of. Description-native of Cork, Ireland, shoemaker, 26 years of age, 5’3” or 4” high, stoutish build, brown hair, beard, whiskers and moustache, wore short blue paget coat, grey tweed trousers and black felt hat, plays the flageolet and violin and was formerly a member of St Francis band. Mrs Murphy thinks that unless something has happened to him he has gone to Adelaide, having often expressed his intention to do so. He will seek employment in a boot factory

10 Aug 1881

Victorian Police Gazette and published in SA gazette

newman

Henry Posen

a hawker and carrier who was last heard of in NSW about March 1870. Description-aged about 53 years, height 6’, dark complexion, dark brown hair, beard and moustache, long thin nose, slight build and stoops.

31 Aug 1881

nicholls

William Richard

described as about 45 years of age, and lately a builder of Hilton, which place he left in March or April last

10 Aug 1881

nicol

Robert James

who arrived in this colony about 2 years since as cook on board the barque “Clifton” from New York. He is described as 22 years of age and 5’ 10” in height

12 Oct 1881

norris

William Herbert

otherwise William Herbert, an engineer by trade, now, possibly an hotel keeper. Description-aged about 49yrs, height 5’10”, fair hair, blue eyes

-has been found

26 Jan 1881

25 May 1881

olby/olly

Alice

a dressmaker, age 21 years, height 5’ 4” or 5”, fair complexion, fair hair, large blue eyes, dressed in dark clothes

Alice Olly has been found

13 Jul 1881

10 Aug 1881

otte

F A

a carpenter, last heard of in Adelaide about 18 months since.

21 Dec 1881

packer

Mary

who left her home at Glenelg on the 5^th instant and has not since been heard of. Description-age 11 years, tall, dark complexion, dark hair, dark eyes, 2 small scars on one cheek, wore black jacket and light straw hat.

Mary Packer has been found

13 Jul 1881

24 Aug 1881

palmer

Michael Henry

who left Naracoorte, SA in May last and was subsequently heard of as being with a family named Morgan at Inglewood, and again as being employed splitting wood for the railway with a man named Jones and 2 others, about 4 miles from St Arnaud, near O’Neill’s Hotel and store. Description-18 years of age, black hair, no whiskers, light blue eyes, full and weak, a scar and indentation on one cheek, long nose, large scar on index finger right hand, no nail on another and a ring on a third. This inquiry is made at the request of his mother Mrs A Palmer, Naracoorte SA. native of South Australia

28 Sept 1881

Vic. Police Gazette and published in SA

peverelli

Bernardo

in this or the neighbouring Australian colonies. An Italian, described as 46 years of age and a butcher

28 Sep 1881

plint

Katherine

a widow, age 28 years, height 5’ 5”, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, thick lips, was seen on a Mount Barker coach in the early part of last month, dressed in black

16 Nov 1881

price

Frank

who left his house at Lower Meadows in March last, and has since been heard of at North Adelaide. Description-age 30 to 35 years, height 5’5” or 6”, fair complexion, light brown hair, clean shaved, a sawyer by trade

10 Aug 1881

raven

Francis

who was last heard of at Bourke NSW in December 1880, description-a laborer aged 33 years, height 5’6” or 7” dark complexion, black hair, whiskers, beard and moustache, brown eyes.

8 Jun 1881

rees

Rees Coventry

a builder, who left his home at Eastwood on the 30^th ultimo and has not since been heard of. Description-age 39 years, height 5’5”, fair complexion, light brown hair, moustache and goatee, blue eyes, first joint of left forefinger missing, wore black cloth coat, black and white plaid trousers and waistcoat, and brown hard felt hat

7 Sep 1881

riedel

Emma

a domestic servant, last heard of in Adelaide about 3 months since. Description-age 17 years, fair complexion, reddish hair, dark eyes, upright figure.

21 Dec 1881

rouse

George

last heard of at Caltowie in August 1880. Description-age about 30 years, height 5’8” or 9”, fair complexion, brown hair, worn long, sandy beard, whiskers and moustache, blue eyes, straight nose, smart appearance.

21 Sept 1881

row

William Ernest

who left his home on the 30^th ultimo, and was least heard of at Caltowie on the 3^rd instant. Description-aged 11 years, height 4ft, fair complexion, fair hair cut short, blue eyes

William Ernest Row has returned home

16 Feb 1881

10 Aug 1881

russell

James

who left home at Port Adelaide on the 25^th ultimo and was last heard of at the Prince Alfred College, Kent Town on that day. Description-aged 12 yrs, dark complexion, dark hair, dark eyes, wore black soft felt hat, dark coat and scotch plaid trousers

1^st Jun1881

ryan

Michael

who left his home on the 4^th instant. Description-aged 12 or 13 years, stout build, dark complexion, sunken eyes, wore dark moleskin trousers, check shirt, lace up boots, no coat or waistcoat.

9 Mar 1881

schmidt

Bernhard

who was last heard of about a year since, when he wrote to his friends (in Victoria) from Adelaide. Description- a baker, aged 26 yrs, height 5’8”, dark complexion

Bernard Schmidt has been found

15 Jun 1881

22 Jun 1881

scott

John

last heard of in Adelaide some 2 years and a half ago, and described as 24 years of age and dark.

13 Jul 1881

sharples

Joseph

alias Stephens, an ex convict who left Adelaide for Melbourne about 3 months since in search of his wife, who eloped some time previously, taking with her a large sum of money. He is 60 years of age, 5’6” high, fresh complexion, thin face, grey hair, grey scanty whiskers, beard and moustache, weak hazel eyes and has an enlargement at the back of his head. He was for a time hawking about Terowie SA. This inquiry for him is made with a view to his benefit.

7 Dec 1881

Vic Police Gazette and published in SA gazette

sherwood

James

who was heard of by his wife (whom he has left in a destitute condition in Victoria) in March last, when he wrote from the Fifteen Mile Camp, supposed on the Nairne Railway. Description-aged 28 years, height 5’10”, black hair, shaved on face except upper lip, has served in the 8^th Hussars.

is reported to have left the Nairne Railway Works about 2 months since, destination un known

James Sherwood has been found

8 Jun 1881

15 Jun 1881

6 Jul 1881

simpson

Henry

who was last heard of at the Bushman’s Club, Adelaide on the 11^th ultimo. Description-age 44 years, height 5’7”, fair complexion, brown hair, full beard and moustache, heavy eyebrows, forefinger of left hand missing

12 Oct 1881

smith

Alfred

a carpenter, aged 21 years, height 5’ 10”, fair complexion, fair hair, thin face. Cautious inquiries to be made for this man, who has deserted his child in Victoria

25 May 1881

smith

George

who left his home at Walkerville on the 10^th instant and has not since been heard of. Description-age 14 years, short, fair complexion, light brown hair, blue eyes (cast in one), wore brown hard felt hat, tweed trousers and waistcoat, no coat

21 Sept 1881

smith

Edward

described as about 55 years old, 5’6 or 7” high, sallow complexion, grey hair, whiskers, beard &c., last heard of at Clare on the 30^th ultimo.

21 Sept 1881

southerby

Charlotte

Charlotte Southerly who is reported to have emigrated from England to Sydney per ship “Dunbar Castle” in 1871 and subsequently to have gone to New Zealand with a person named Alfred Cobey or Covey, a musician, who about 18 months ago was connected with some band in New Zealand. Information to the Inspector General of Police

or Southerly, who is reported to be travelling in this colony with the Mastodon Troupe, in company with a negro named Louis, and is described as tall, baby-faced, quiet, and uneducated. Louis is from 35 to 40 years of age, and a good singer and bone player.

23 Mar 1881

NSW Police Gazette, published in the SA Police Gazette

7 Dec 1881

spence

Radcliffe

who in June 1877 arrived in Perth, Western Australia as a Government emigrant by the ship “Lady Louisa” and in December last sailed from Freemantle in the barque “Sydney Griffiths” for Port Augusta, at which latter place he received his discharge on January 20^th 1881, and has not since been heard of. Description-aged about 30yrs, height 5’4” or 5”, brown curly hair, full eyes, large face, an engineer by trade

7 Sep 1881

stewart

Charles

who recently left his employment on the Nairne Railway, stating his intention of going to Wilcannia, NSW. Description-aged about 40 years, short, pale complexion, red hair. Quiet inquiry in this case.

30 Mar 1881

strickland

Thomas

who is reported to have arrived in Australia about the year 1872 and to have been for some time past engaged in business in Melbourne. Description-age about 50 years, height 5’6”, dark complexion, dark brown hair, whiskers and beard, shaved on upper lip, dark blue eyes, a native of Ireland and for some years resident in the United States of America.

23 Nov 1881

suling

Henry Christian

otherwise Fitch, who arrived in this colony about the year 1853 and is understood to have followed the occupation of a teamster on the River Murray when last heard of

11 May 1881

tanner

Eli

who left his home in November 1880 and was last heard of at Shannon near Dublin. description-age 16 years, height 5’, fair complexion, fair hair, grey eyes

17 Aug 1881

terrace

Robert

see Weeks

2 Mar 1881

thompson

Edward

who left his place of employment near Noarlunga on the 20^th instant, his destination being Adelaide, where he was last heard of at the John Bull Hotel stables. Description-a laborer, age about 28 years, height 5’7” or 8”, dark complexion, dark brown hair, whiskers and moustache, shaved on chin, brown eyes, wore short dark coat, moleskin trousers and black soft felt hat.

Edward Thompson has been found

27 Jul 1881

3 Aug 1881

toop

Walter Wesley

a mattress maker by trade, aged 24 years, height 5’3”, round shoulders, fair hair, blue eyes, front teeth decayed, scar on forehead

9 Mar 1881

troughton

Frederick

who was last heard of at Yongala in August 1880. Description-height about 5’7”, stout build, dark complexion, small dark whiskers and moustache, cast in one eye, prominent nose, a laborer, and has served at sea.

9 Mar 1881

voumard

Constance

who was last heard of at Yongala in 1879 when he was in the employ of a farmer named James Stood, and went by the name of August. Description-a native of Switzerland, aged 16 years, height about 5’, fair complexion, light brown hair, dark eyes, scar on right cheek

31 Aug 1881

waggenor

Frederick

who left his home at Norwood on the 21^st ultimo and has not since been heard of. Description-a German, aged 59 years, height 5’6”, dark hair, whiskers and moustache, dark complexion, grey eyes, wore dark clothes. Supposed to have gone in the direction of Echunga.

16 Mar 1881

wallman

William

who was last heard of at Wentworth, NSW, some 4 years since. Description-aged 25 years, height 5’5” or 6”, fair complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, bow legged, a fencer by trade

27 Apr 1881

webb

Charles Lane Bindley

who left his home on the 21^st instant and was last seen at North Laura Railway Station. Description-aged 16 years, height 5’2” or 3”, brown hair, brown eyes, slight stoop when walking

Charles Lane Bindley Webb has been found

29 Jun 1881

6 Jul 1881

weeks

Henry

who was last heard of at Port Adelaide in May 1879. Description-a miller, aged 37 years, height 5’8”, stout build, dark complexion, beard, whiskers and moustache, well dressed

He is about 37 years of age, 5’ 8” high, stout build, dark complexion, beard, whiskers and moustache, small hands, a miller. Last heard of at Adelaide in 1879. Information to the Inspector General of Police

6 Apr 1881

18 May 1881

NSW Police Gazette and published in SA

weeks

Sybilla

who left her home at the Seventeen Mile Camp, Nairne Railway on the 21^st ultimo and has not since been heard of. Description-aged 32 years, height 5’9” or 10”, fair complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, a married woman, supposed to be in the company of a man named Robert Terrace, who recently arrived from Victoria

2 Mar 1881

whitehead

Joshua Stansfield

who was last heard of at Port Augusta some 12 months since, and is believed to have gone to one of the other Australian colonies or New Zealand. Description-a woolsorter, aged 25 years, height 5’7”, florid complexion, good musician, dissipated habits

9 Mar 1881

wilson

Mary Ann

who left her home at Portland Estate on the 16^th ultimo. Description-a barmaid aged 22 years, short, brown hair, grey eyes

Mary Ann Wilson has been found

8 Jun 1881

15 Jun 1881

wood

G

last heard of at Port Adelaide some 6 weeks ago and supposed now to be hawking drapery, travelling (with his wife and 2 children) in a four wheeled hooded buggy, drawn by a black mare. Description-age 39 to 35 years, height 5’7” or 8”, fair complexion, fair hair, whiskers and beard.

10 Aug 1881

wyser

Ida

who left her home at Adelaide on the 15^th instant and has not since been heard of. Description-age 14 years, fair complexion, light brown hair, blue eyes, wore light straw hat, black dress and white jacket.

21 Sept 1881