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Name/TitleGeoffrey Ernest Walker, Licensed Private Inquiry Agent, 1960s

About this objectCollection of material relating to Geoffrey Ernest Walker who worked as a Licensed Private Inquiry Agent during the 1960s. The name of the detective agency was Abbey Detective Agency and also Broadway Mercantile Agency. Working in mostly the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne he and his staff undertook investigations for divorce cases, the collection of debts, the repossession of cars and the issue of court summons.


MT-029.001 - A4 Diary 1968

Used as a "day book" to record the day to day operations of Walker's business as a Private Inquiry Agent in 1968. Includes the whereabouts of staff on particular days as well as phone messages and client information.

Handle with care as front pages are coming loose

Includes the following items. .

MT-029.001.001 Note with phone messages Moorabbin Rates Office, Caulfield Rates office and a number of clients. On stationary for Ledermycin capsules syrup drops.

MT-029.001.002 Small calendar from Chapel Gate Pharmacy in Balaclava

MT-029.001.003 Pamphlet for Health Services Association Contributory Fund.

MT-029.001.004 Note with phone message from clients. On stationary for Ledermycin capsules syrup drops.

MT-029.001.005 Note with phone messages from clients.

Mt-029.001.006 Business card with phone message on the back. Business card is for Andre Razums of Devondale Cream Sales Pty Ltd.

MT-029.001.007 Postcard to Geoff Walker from his Uncle Harry. Features an image of South Africa.

MT-029.001.008 Letter to Lawrie from Uncle Harry. The letter is on the letter head of the "Royal Interocean Liners"


MT-029.002 - A4 Diary 1967

Used as a "day book" to records the day to day operations of Walker's business as a Private Inquiry Agent in 1967. Includes the whereabouts of staff on particular days as well as phone messages and client information. Includes the following items.

MT-029.002.001 Receipt from Institute of Mercantile Agents 18 Randle Street Sydney received $55.10 from Broadway Mercantile Agency

MT-029.002.002 Receipt from Caravilla, Reef & Associated Motels (Travelodge) Caravilla Gundagai for $10.50 received 28/08/1967 from Mrs Stewart.

MT-029.002.003 Receipt from Commercial Hotel Yass for $6.70 received Mrs Stuard (sic) for accommodation. Proprietor J.K. Kerr.

MT-029.002.004 to MT-029.002.009 6 deposit slips for The National Bank of Australasia Limited for 1967 in the amounts of $10.60, $29.25, $12.15, $20.00 and $52.00.

MT-029.002.010 Certificate from Institute of Mercantile Agents. "This is to certify that Broadway Mercantile Agency is a Member of this Institute but order of the Committee. Dated 14 December 1967. Reg No. 431.

MT-029.002.011 Loose piece of paper giving the details including description (6'1", medium to big build, hazel eyes, dark hair and wears a gold wedding ring) of a man (police officer). Gives details of the places he served and his known associates.

MT-029.002.012 & MT-029.002.013 Two black and white photographs attached to the above mentioned loose piece of paper show the man (as indicated by an X) and his wife and another couple at the beach.

MT-029-002.014 to MT-029.002.039 Business receipts issued to Geoffrey Walker and Mrs. Stewart and relating to various cases. Includes search fee receipts from the Motor Registration Branch of the Victoria Police and receipts from Government Printing Office, Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School and Scarborough School Fund.


MT-029.003 - A4 Diary 1969

Used as a "day book" to record the day to day operations of Walker's business as a Private Inquiry Agent in 1969. Includes the whereabouts of staff on particular days as well as phone messages and client information. Includes the following items.

MT-029.003.001 Business card for C.H. Collins Private Enquiry, Agent and Process Server (Investigator) 2 Bernard Crescent Bundoora 3083.

MT-029.003.002 Business card for Vernon de Young Duhig Ford Pty Ltd 100 Keilor Road Essendon North, Victoria 3041

MT-029.003.003 Note with messages regarding clients

MT-029.003.007 & MT-029.003.008 2 page letter addressed to D.A. McKenzie Esq. Licensed Inquiry Agent 63 Midlothian Street Chadstone from F.N Warner Shand Barrister & Solicitors whose address is Box 107 Post Office Rabaul Territory of Papua & New Guinea regarding identifying the man who committed adultery with one of his client's wives. Mr. Warner Shand has requested Mr. McKenzie take photographs of the man who worked at the Lido Restaurant and the said man so that the son of the client can identify him. There is confusion over the man's name and it has been asked this be clarified so he can be named in the divorce

MT-029.004 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 3

Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from April 4 1962 until September 11th 1962. There is also a case at the end from 11 November 1961. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places.

MT-029.004.001 to MT-029.004.009

Some of the files have photographs attached to the records of the Respondent in question.


MT-029.005 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 4

Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from September 15th 1962 until March 30th 1963. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places.

MT-029.005.001 to MT-029.005.006

Some of the files have photographs attached to the records of the Respondent in question. There are also two notes / messages taken related to particular cases.


MT-029.006 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 6

Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from January 1st 1964 until December 12th 1964. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places.

MT-029.006.001 to MT-006.007

Some of the files have photographs attached to the records of the Respondent in question. In this ledger there is also a letter from the Agency to a client regarding an outstanding account and the threat of legal action.

MT-029.007 - Ledger of Divorce Cases, No. 7

Register of divorce case handled by the Abbey Detective Agency from December 21st 1964 until December 12th 1966. They give details of the Petitioner, the Respondent and where know the Co-respondent in the case and also the actions taken by the Detectives in the case. The case notes include details of cars owned by the Respondents in each case, the addresses they live at, the address of their co-respondents and their work places.

MT-029.007.001

Letter to client regarding an overdue account.

Subject and Association KeywordsDetectives

Named CollectionTonta Collection

Object TypeBook

Object numberMT-029 (MS Box 285)

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