Thanks, Debra for pointing out the record for Sydney on the Sabraon.
The information from the Entrance Book is quite detailed.
He was 'found sleeping in the open air'
Committed at the Water Police Court, Sydney, 3 February, 1905
Name: Sidney LEE, born Gloucester St, Sydney April 1893, Roman Catholic
Can read and write, Attended Public School, Goulburn St
Character: Bad. Once previously before the Magistrate's Court for receiving property which was suspected to be stolen and discharged to the care of his mother. No Police report as to antecedents. Companions: bad
Was committed as he is under 16 years.
Father James LEE deceased.
Mother Catherine LEE, laundress, 2 Little Hill St, off Macquarie St, Surry Hills , proposes to pay 2/6 per week toward his keep. (there is the word 'eleven' and another word I can't see coz it's in the fold of the page - I think it's her salary) Mother's character believed by police to be good.
Catherine LEE gave evidence: She is a widow. The boy is 13 years old and truants from school. She can control him when he is alone.
Constable David RANKIN found the boy sleeping in Phillip Park accompanied by another boy. When awakened said he wanted to get to the baths early.
Petitions were taken June 07, April 08, June 08 and he was discharged to his parents (sic - not named) 29 Sept 08.
Judith
