PERRY, Stephen Harold
| Service Number: | 703 |
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| Enlisted: | 18 August 1914, Randwick, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 2nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 1893 |
| Home Town: | Orange, Orange Municipality, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Orange District Public School |
| Occupation: | Darper / Merchant |
| Died: | Suicide, Roseville Golf Links, Roseville, New South Wales, Australia, 5 January 1929 |
| Cemetery: |
Rookwood Cemeteries & Crematorium, New South Wales Zone F Methodist New Section 5A Grave 170 |
| Memorials: | Orange District Public School WWI Honor Roll, Orange Methodist Church WWI Roll of Honor, Orange Methodist Sunday School Honor Roll, Orange WW1 Honour Board |
World War 1 Service
| 18 Aug 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 703, 2nd Infantry Battalion, Randwick, NSW | |
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| 18 Oct 1914: | Embarked Sergeant, 703, 2nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Suffolk, Sydney | |
| 18 Oct 1914: | Involvement Sergeant, 703, 2nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '7' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Suffolk embarkation_ship_number: A23 public_note: '' | |
| 14 Apr 1916: | Involvement 2nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '7' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' | |
| 14 Apr 1916: | Embarked 2nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ceramic, Sydney |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of S. Perry, Helumera, Clinton Street, Orange, New South Wales
Summoned to appear at the police court yesterday on a conspiracy charge, Stephen Harold Perry was found dead on the Roseville golf links on Sunday morning. There was a bullet wound in the head, and a revolver close to the body. At the inquest yesterday a note written by deceased 'to his wife was read, It contained the following passage: "My reason for taking this action is because I have been charged with something for which I am innocent, and I do not wish to cause you any worry. It will not be long before we meet again." A verdict of suicide was returned.
Roy Darling, aged 32, and Stephen Harold Perry, aged 35, were to have appeared at the Central Police Court. Sydney, yesterday, on a charge of having conspired to cheat and defraud Edward Kidd. When the case was called on however, the police prosecutor eaid that Perry had committed suicide, and his body was found on the Roseville Golf Links on Sunday. Perry's name was thereupon removed from the charge sheet. The case against Darling was adjourned until January 20, as the police have not concluded their inquiries.
A MOVIE DEAL
FRAUD ALLEGED
SUICIDE MENTIONED
Roy Darling, 32, picture producer, was charged at the Central Court to-day with having conspired to defraud Edward Barry Kidd of large sums of money.
Stephen Harold Perry had been charged with Darling, but it was stated that he had committed suicide three days after his arrest. Kidd gave evidence that Darling introduced him to Perry, who was said to be managing director of the 'Australian Film Association, Ltd.' Darling suggested the purchase of 40 Australian films for £800, and Perry offered to find £400. Darling said he could raise only £310, and persuaded Kidd to find the other £90. Witness supplied money for furniture and advanced certain sums to Darling. Later, however, he became suspicious and Darling admitted that the £800 deal had not materialised. Accused also admitted that he had used the £90 Kidd gave him in connection with hare racing in Brisbane. The further hearing was adjourned for a week.
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