VPRS 7856 Bound Circulated Photographs and Criminal Offences of Convicted Persons

This series was transferred to the custody of the Public Record Office Victoria [PROV] by the Public Record Office of South Australia which stated in its covering letter that this material was regularly circulated between Police Forces of all states. They were apparently bound for reference by the Criminal Investigations Bureau in South Australia to whom it was sent.The series includes:- original photographs of convicted persons- listed offences and prior convictions- place and date of birth- details of arrival in Australia (if applicable)- education details- distinguishing physical features- 'VR' number reference- Docket number reference.Volume 56 was missing from the consignment transferred to PROV.