Deserters from Her Majesty’s Service.
William H. Roberts is charged with deserting from Her Majesty’s ship “ Miranda,” at Sydney, on the 4tli ultimo. Description: A native of Cliftou, Bristol, Gloucester, a private Royal Marine Light Infantry, twenty-three years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, flags and sails tattooed on breast, anchor and “ love ” on left forearm, and heart on right forearm. A reward of £3 is offered for his arrest, in addition to £5 reward offered by the Colonial Government.
(Sec Police Gazette, 1885, page 130.)
Richard J. Wilson, charged with deserting from Her Majesty’s ship “ Paluma,” has been arrested by the Brisbane Police.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume IX, Issue 18, 2 September 1885, Page 149
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111Deserters from Her Majesty’s Service. New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume IX, Issue 18, 2 September 1885, Page 149
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