An interesting bunch of photographs have been floating around on the web and I just had to share them.
"part of a collection of 2500 mugshots
taken by New South Wales Police Department photographers between 1910
and 1930 - give a fascinating glimpse into the role of women in the
seedy underbelly of early 20th century Australian life"
~The Daily Mail
I'm going to a couple of the most interesting ones.
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| Yeah, she was a bad cat, but look at those shoes! |
"Fay Watson is listed in the New South Wales Police Gazette from
1928. She was arrested in a house in Crown Street, Darlinghurst, and
subsequently convicted for being in possession of cocaine for which she
was fined ten pound"
"Man-woman murderer: Harry Crawford, above looks like a man but her real
name was Eugenia Falleni (right). She spent most of her life
masquerading as a man. In 1913 she married widow, Annie Birkett, whom
she later murdered. The case whipped the public into a frenzy as they
clamoured for details of the 'man-woman' murderer. "
"Stealing: Doris Poole appeared before the Newtown Police Court charged
with stealing jewellery and clothing. She had previously been convicted
on a similar charge in North Sydney and so received a six-month sentence
with light labour"
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There are always some unforgettable people and things,find a way to cherish them who created classics
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