In October 1914 Officers were clearly instructed to change the way entries were made. The left hand pages were now all headed “Particulars” and the right hand pages “Action”. For each new entry you now read from the left hand page across to the right hand page before returning to the left hand page for ...
06 Oct 1914
From Chief Inspector D.A.A. [meaning unknown Ed.] to B, E and F Divisions – You will be good enough to make up your D.A.A. A/C to 13 Sept inclusive including stray dogs and send to Headquarters by 16th Inst without fail P.O.’s for fees received to accompany same.
09 Sep 1902
Two geese stolen from a property in Hatfield
1st December 1901
Superintendent W. Reynolds sent a message to all Stations concerning the theft of a quantity of tools from the New Fiddle PH [St Albans Road Hatfield Ed.] between 5 pm on the 16 Inst and 3 pm on the 17 Inst.
18 Aug 1902
Made enquiries regarding tools stolen from Hatfield.
09 Jul 1901
From Superintendent W. Reynolds to All Stations – Come astray to Mr. Joseph Taylor Popes Farm on 3rd Inst and now shut up there 3 heifers & 3 steers 5 are brown and white one is almost broke with horn broken.
09 Fen 1904
From Superintendent W. Reynolds to All Stations – Stolen between 1 & 1.45 p.m. 2nd Inst the property of J. Prior Esq. “Woodfield” Hatfield one coachman’s black mackintosh coat Sportsman & Gun stamped inside, one black mackintosh rug lined blue cloth, one ditto lined chocolate or brown.
03 Feb 1904
From Superintendent W. Reynolds to All Divisions – A man of the following description obtained two pairs of boots by false pretences at Hatfield on 29th January last, about 45, 5 ft 9 or 10, complexion dark, moustache clipped short and turning grey otherwise clean shaven, dressed brown jacket and cap, had the appearance of ...
18 Feb 1903
One man in custody for theft, plus description of another still at large
22nd December 1901
From Superintendent W. Reynolds to All Stations – Stolen from a lodging house at Hatfield during night of 23rd Inst a man’s brown tweed suit the property of Arthur Croucher supposed by a tramping tailor about 24, 5 ft 3 or 4, complexion sallow, eyes and hair brown, medium build, dress blue serge suit, black ...
24 Dec 1902
Desciption of a ser of bricklayer’s tools stolen during the night of the 3rd inst. from a shed at the Cottage Hospital, Hatfield, together with a description of the suspect, an itinerant bricklayer.
4th October 1901
