Yes he certainly led somewhat a life of crime. Amazing he lived so long.
I see numerous mentions of him. In and out of Gaol
22 Nov 1882
Patrick McGREE, Elizabeth McGREE, and Margaret McGREE, by Mounted Constable Delaney, for the murder of Christian Renderup, at Hamley Bridge - committed.
Dec 1882 Patrick and Elizabeth convicted - Death Sentence - Margaret was discharged
http://www.rootschat.com/links/07tk/ 22 Jun 1887
Patrick McGREE, tried at the Supreme Court on the 5th December, 1882, for murder - sentence of death recorded. Commuted to imprisonment for life with hard labor, a native of Kilkenny, a laborer, born 1832; height, 5ft 8in, complexion - fair, hair - brown , eyes - blue, nose - medium, pointed, and inclines to left, mouth, medium , chin, round, vaccine left arm. Freedom due June 20th, 1887, on warrant of His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief.
26 Aug 1894
Patrick McGREE, by F.C. Penhall, for larceny from John Flavel-- fourteen days ; and from James Berriman, at Adelaide-three months.
24 Apr 1895
Patrick McGEE, laborer, age about 60 years, height about 5ft. 8in., fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, nose pointed and inclined to the left, for leaving, without adequate means of support, his daughter Theresa Rachael McGree, at Adelaide, on the 18th February last. Offender is identical with Patrick McGREE (for description see Police Gazette, 1887, page 100, " Prisoners Discharged "). He left Port Pirie about two or three months ago in search of employment, and his tent was forwarded to Pascoe, near Maitland, for him.-(C.719.)
4 May 1898
Edward DUNN, alias Patrick McGREE, by F.C. Murphy, for vagrancy, at Hindmarsh - one month.
Probably nothing new to you Sue, but I have found it a fascinating read.
Cheers Kris
