I think "Tulip" WRIGHT was a very early Policeman in Port Phillip, c1830s. Perhaps the first: I'm not sure. The Victoria Police was created in the 1880s, by the amalgamation of several other Police Forces. So you have a definitional issue: who had badge No.1 (1880s); or who was the first policeman after separation from NSW (1850s); or who was the first Policeman in Port Phillip District of NSW (1830s) Peter THOMAS Darwin, AUSTRALIA <pmthomas@bigpond.com> -----Original Message----- From: Leanne Baulch [mailto:lea.dave@cairns.net.au] Sent: Wednesday, 10 May 2006 9:31 AM To: AUS-MELBOURNE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: 1st Policeman in Vic Hi everyone, Is there anyway I could find out who the first policeman was in Vic. I am very curious as to who had badge number 1. Is there a listing of colonial policemen and service numbers ? Thankyou Kindest regards Leanne Baulch Canberra ______________________________