Suspicious Men And Women
From: Telephone message book: 11 Aug 1902 - 27...From Superintendent Shore to All Stations – Description of three men and two women who are occupying a house here and whose movements are very suspicious, 1st F. Bloomfield about 50, 5 ft 8 or 9, hair grey, brown moustache, very short, stout build, fresh complexion, dark brown trousers, black frock morning coat, sometimes wears a brown trilby or a grey or blue naval cap, massive gold ring, gold Albert, fond of cards and public houses, 2nd age about 30 years , 5ft 9 1/2, brown moustache, scar over right eye, slim build, light trousers, fancy vest, black morning coat, plaid cap, gold Albert, 3rd age 39, 5 ft 7 1/2, dark complexion, no whiskers, medium build, wears spectacles, dark suit, white shoes, plaid cap, gold Albert, two females 1st about 26 2nd about 30, both tall and well dressed, the later four call the first man father, they have a pony and trap at a public house, description dark brown mare pony black points, white glaze on face, about 3 hands, short mane and tail in fair condition, has dog cart, black wicker body, yellow wheels and shafts, makers name on wheel caps [unreadable Ed.] Coventry, black ….
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