runaway · 1849
William Hawkins, a prisoner committed for forgery, escaped custody on September 2nd, 1848, near Melbourne, and authorities are seeking his capture.
TO CONSTABLES AND OTHERS. WHEREAS A MAD named WILLIAM HAWKINS effected his escape on the morning of Sunday the second …
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OffenderWilliam Hawkins
OfficialLees
OfficialW. H. F. Mitchell
OffenderHawkins
PersonStokes
LocationMount Macedon
LocationDeep Creek
LocationMelbourne
LocationBush Inn
Notice Date5th September, 1848
Escape DateSunday the second instant
Port Phillip Government Gazette, No. 27, 13 June 1849.
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Near this placeMount Macedon · Deep Creek · Melbourne · Bush Inn