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Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.27 www.slq.qld.gov.au Last revised: Nov 2013 of 42

NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY

LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1831 - 1832 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.6

CONTINUED FROM REEL A2.5

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31/01081 31/01081

1831 02 14

Alexander McLeay

Sydney John Bingle “R D”

1831 02 14 1831 04 04 1831 05 31~ 1831 06 18~

Letter re payment to Constables in District of Invermein to be collected at Maitland & Notes [Ref 31/02417] Notes Re payment at Maitland of Constables at Invermein, Hunters River Mentions Mr Spurrier & Notes [difficult to read]

A2.6 [001] – 002 003 - 004

31/02417 1831 04 06 Hon CS Dept of Accounts, Sydney J Spurrier

1831 04 06 Letter re payment of Police of the District of Invermein, Hunters River [No 45]

A2.6 005 - 006

31/01611 1831 03 05 Hon CS Police Office, Sydney F Rossi Principal Superintendent of Police

1831 03 05 1831 03 11

Letter re Abednego Munn/ “Prince Regent” 1 – suspense of Ticket of Leave (District of Liverpool) Notes re above

A2.6 007 008

31/01958 1831 03 17 Hon CS Office of Public Works Charles Wilson

1831 03 16 1831 04 08

Letter re application from S North JP for a press for keeping records at Police Office Windsor [No 31/88] Rough sketch & tender enclosed [not filmed here] Notes re above [Refs 30/00408, 31/03061]

A2.6 009 – 010 011

31/01958

T C Harington

Charles Wilson

1831 04 25~ 1831 05 02

Letter re Mr North’s application – mentions Mr Binters [hard to read - ? Ruiters] [Ref 31/88] Note re above

A2.6 012 – 014 015

Director of Public Works, Sydney

Police Office, Windsor S North Superintendent of Police

1831 04 22 Letter re advertisement in Sydney Gazette for book case for the Department – error with dimensions [No 9/297]

A2.6 016

31/03061 1831 04 29 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney James Laidley

1831 04 27 1831 05 04

Letter enclosing schedule of tenders for supplying book case for Police Office, Windsor [No 171] [Schedule not filmed here] Note re above

A2.6 018 [no p 017] 019

31/02293

1831 03 31

Hon CS

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney F A Hely

1831 03 30 1831 05 14

Letter re mitigation of sentence of John Wright/“Countess of Harcourt” - mentions letter from Major Antill & Stonequarry Bench of Magistrates [31/178] Notes re above

A2.6 020 – 022 023

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31/02293 Principal Superintendent of Convicts, Sydney

Stonequarry H Antill Superintendent of Police

1830 06 01 1830 06 04~ 1830 06 28 1831 03 21 1831 03 30-31

Letter re John Wright/ “Countess of Harcourt” & sentence – mentions Mr John Stephens Jnr Notes re above Re John Wright/ “Countess of Harcourt” 2 at Moreton Bay – conduct & punishment

A2.6 024 – 026 027

31/02920 1831 04 22 His Ex The Governor

Sydney Martin Wilson “R D”

1831 04 15 1831 04 15~ 1831 04 22

Memorial of Martin Wilson, Pensioner, 48th Regt & formerly Under Gaoler in Sydney, requesting situation at Moreton Bay – suggesting Mrs Wilson for position of Matron Notes re above

A2.6 028 029

31/03431 1831 05 12

Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney James Laidley

1831 05 11 1831 05 23

Letter enclosing Return of Medical Officers drawing Rations from Commissariat [No 196] [Return at p 035] Notes re above Mentions Mr Bowman [Ref 28/03008]

A2.6 030 031

31/03714 1831 05 21 Hon CS

Medical Dept, Sydney J Bowman

1831 05 20 Enclosing letter from Asst Surgeon Murray re rations at Moreton Bay [Letter at p 033]

A2.6 032

J Bowman Inspector of Colonial Hospitals

Moreton Bay J F Murray

1831 04 18 1831 05 23

Letter re ration at Moreton Bay Notes re above [Ref 31/03431]

A2.6 033 034

Commissariat Office, Sydney Augustus Birch

1831 05 11 Statement of Scales of Rations issued to Medical Officers performing Convict and Colonial Duties at the Different Stations in New South Wales Station/ Name/ Daily Allowance/ Authority Port Macquarie – James McIntyre Moreton Bay – Henry Cowper J F Murray Norfolk Island – A J Ross “Certified James Laidley”

A2.6 035

31/02953 1831 04 25 Hon CS Medical Dept, Sydney J Bowman

1831 04 23 1831 05 06

Letter re salary & ration of Mr Gamack Asst Surgeon at Norfolk Island – salary to be paid to agent Mr Smith, Macquarie Place, Sydney Notes re above – mentions Col Morisset [Ref 31/03392]

A2.6 036 – 037 038


1828 04 10 1828 04 14 1828 04 29

Memorandum No 133 Re letter from Henry Cowper Asst Surgeon at Moreton Bay – requesting Military Ration from Commissariat Stores Notes re above

A2.6 039 – 040 041

James Laidley Sydney Henry Cowper, Col Asst Surgeon

1828 04 10 Letter requesting a military ration rather than a civil ration A2.6 042


1828 02 09 1828 02 11

Memorandum No 43 Requesting directions re issue of rations at Moreton Bay to Asst Surgeon Cowper & Mr Spicer, Supt Notes re above

A2.6 043 - 044 045


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31/03392 1831 05 11 Hon CS Dept of Accounts, Sydney J Spurrier

1831 05 10 1831 05 11

Letter re rate of pay for Mr Alexander Gamack [No 51] & Notes in margin - rate of pay

A2.6 046 - 047


1830 11 12 1830 11 16 1830 12 03 1830 12 11

Letter recommending Alexander Gamack succeed Dr Ross as Medical Officer at Norfolk Island – arrived per “Lang” – gives details of his credentials Notes re above To proceed in “Isabella”

A2.6 048 – 049 050

30/08491 Lieut de la Condamine

Wooloomooloo [as it is] J Bowman “R D”

1830 10 01 1830 11 23~ 1830 11 16

Letter enclosing extract of letter from Dr Ross [see p 056] Note re above Mentions Mr Gamack on “Isabella”

A2.6 051 052

30/08491 1830 11 13 SAME LETTER AS AT 048 - 049 A2.6 053 – 055 30/08491 James Bowman A J Ross 1830 09 01 Extract of a letter from Dr Ross dated Norfolk Island 1 Sept 1830

Requesting he be relieved of his duties – reasons “A correct copy – J Bowman”

A2.6 056 – 057

30/08491 Col Lindsey 39th Regt

Ship “Lang” Al Gamack

1830 11 11 Letter offering his services as surgeon at Norfolk Island – currently surgeon on ship “Lang” – outlines credentials

A2.6 058 – 061

31/03456

1831 05 13 T Wright JP J MacHenry JP Henry Fulton, Chaplain H Dumaresq Private Secretary

1831 04 20 1831 05 12

Memorial of Mary Greenhatch for permission to join husband at Moreton Bay Recommendation & notes re above Note - “Refused”

A2.6 062 - 064

31/03636 1831 05 19 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney T Macquoid, Sheriff “R D”

1831 05 18 1831.05 21~ 1831 05 23

Letter transmitting petition of John Norman/ “Atlas” 1819 [see p 067] Notes re above To be sent with invalids at Emu Plains to Port Macquarie

A2.6 065 066

31/03636 H M Hulk “Phoenix” John Norman Henry Cowper

1831 05 18 1831 05 18

Petition of John Norman per “Atlas” 1819 – now on board “Phoenix” Hulk – attacked at Moreton Bay by McManus – begging to be sent to an invalid depot Recommendation

A2.6 067 – 068 069

31/03865 1831 05 26 Hon CS Commandant’s Office, Port Macquarie Henry Smyth, Capt 39th Regt Commandant

1831 05 11 Letter returning the Bond of Stephen Partridge – Primary Grant of 640 acres of land [13/31] [Bond not filmed here] Para 2: Enclosing Return of Provisions in Store 11 April 1831 [Return not filmed here] Para 3: Enclosing appeal by Sophia Henshaw (Ticket of Leave) Matron of Factory for remuneration [see p 074] Para 4: re runaways from Moreton Bay – mentions Edward Mottram/ “England” – brought in by natives from Trial Bay – absconded from Moreton Bay with John Stock & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 070 – 073

Capt H Smyth Commandant

Port Macquarie Sophia Henshaw

1831 05 10 Letter requesting remuneration from Government as Matron – mentions husband James Henshaw

A2.6 074 – 076

31/04386

1831 06 13 Hon CS Commandant’s Office, Port Macquarie Henry Smyth, Capt 39th Regt

1831 05 28

Letter by “Rambler” re 6 prisoners bringing cattle & horses overland for Mr Maxwell, Emu Plains & Mr Bennett, Wellington Valley – difficulties with journey [No 15/31]

A2.6 077 – 079


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Commandant 1831 06 14

Margin Alex Oliver (overseer in charge) William Hughes/ “Guildford” Patrick McCaffrey/ “Prince Regent” John Wilcox/ “Marquis of Hastings” William Collins/ “Royal George” Samuel Northey/ “Mangles” Para 2: re runaways from Moreton Bay brought in by natives of Trial Bay Margin John Murphy/ “Isabella” 3 Charles Bogg (native) 3rd runaway brought in Margin Henry Stevens/ “Isabella” Para 3: Return of Prisoners at Port Macquarie 20 May 1831 enclosed [Return not filmed here] Notes re above Runaways to Sydney

080

31/04386 Henry Smyth Capt & Commandant

Alex Oliver

1831 02 03 Journal from Memory of a Journey by land from Wellington Valley to Port Macquarie performed by Overseer Oliver and five men with Government Stock from 3rd of February to the 27th May 1831 & Recapitulation Outlines fate of stock

A2.6 081 - 084

31/05642 1831 07 25 Hon CS Commandant’s Office, Port Macquarie Henry Smyth, Capt 39th Regt Commandant

1831 07 20 Acknowledging receipt of letters & replying via “Governor Phillip” [No 18/31] Forwarding Bond for payment by Mr Partridge for rent of government house called the New Inn [Bond not filmed here] Mentions rent of house occupied by Mr Farrell, Publican [Ref 31/05641] Para 2: Statistical Table to Auditor General Para 3: Transmitting Statement of Public Buildings [not filmed here - see p 097] Para 4: Runaways forwarded per “Governor Phillip” Margin 1 David Newnham/ “Minerva” 2 Richard Bowden/ “Mangles” 3 John Stones/ “Larkins” 4 John Leather/ “Marquis of Huntley” 5 Michael Walsh/ “Baring” 2 6 Richard Mottram/ “England”[see also Edward Mottram] 7 John Murphy/ “Isabella” 3 8 Charles Bogg/ a native 9 Henry Stevens/ “Isabella” 10 Matthew Callaghan/ “Florentia” 11 William Dalton/ “Lord Eldon” 12 John Stock – not apprehended Also forwarded in “Governor Phillip” Margin Andrew Ferguson/ “Fortune” 2 Christopher Doyle/ “Tyne” Para 5: Re John or James Cuddy or John Doyle/ “Guildford”- conduct Para 6: Re harbour mouth – soundings – mentions “Mary Elizabeth” Para 7: Men rescued by pilot boat now on board “Governor Phillip” Margin Joseph Bradley – 2nd mate

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John Friday (Otaetitian – also spelt Otahetitian) William Rook Cato (New Zealander) Thomas Fairs (Apprentice) William McLachlin [also spelt McLachlan] (Apprentice) Account of provisions and slop clothing furnished to be sent to owners of the “Lynx” Barque Whaler, Messrs Jones & Walker, for payment Para 8: Re overseer sent to construct a mill – to convert hand mill to be worked with bullocks Para 9: Re overseer Alexander Oliver & 4 men out searching for cattle from Wellington Valley Para 10: Returns enclosed [list in margin – some of these documents at p 097 & 100] Para 11: Appearance of “Lynx” Barque Whaler & the crew – to proceed to Howes Island Para 12: Re stationery supplies & Notes throughout in margin

“R D”

1831 08 19~ 1831 08 24

Note re Mr Parker – Agricultural Establishment to be broken up Mentions Agricultural Establishment at Port Macquarie & Capt Smyth Note re above

A2.6 093 094

31/06813 1831 09 01 Hon CS Office of Public Works Charles Wilson

1831 08 31 Letter requesting No 25 Chart of the Town and Settlement of Port Macquarie for copying [no 31/350] & Notes in margin [Ref 31/05642] Note Re Mr Farrell & rental of buildings – map to be sent to Capt Wilson

A2.6 095 096

Port Macquarie Henry Smyth, Capt 39th Regt Commandant

1831 06 30~ [as it is on cover sheet at p 099]

Port Macquarie 30th June 1830 Return of Buildings which will be required for the Public Service at this Station with Remarks as to the Appropriation of them, Dimensions, Materials built of, and Repairs required Commissariat Stores; Commissariat Granary; General Hospital; Commandant’s House; Military Barracks; Gaol & Factory; Prisoners Barracks; Prisoners Bakehouse, Elizabeth Street; The New Inn; Commissariat Officer & Asst Surgeons Quarters; Lumber Yard; Settlement Farm Cottages

A2.6 097 - 099

Port Macquarie Henry Smyth, Capt 39th Regt Commandant

1831 06 30 Port Macquarie 30th June 1831 Return of Buildings which under existing circumstances are not required for Public use and may be disposed of Includes Farms: Ballyngarra, Rolland’s Plains, Plantation Establishment Note Mentions Engineer Store & House to be pulled down

A2.6 100 – 102

Joseph Bradley Deposition of Joseph Bradley Second Mate of “Lynx” (Barque) a whaler (owner Walker of Sydney) & Crew – John Friday (Otahetitian), William Rook, Cato (New Zealander), Thomas Fairs (apprentice), William McLachlan (apprentice) – all free men Describes what happened - whaling off Curtis’s Island Mentions Captain of “Lynx” (Edward Bulger) & Chief Mate (William Howe) and blacks at Trial Bay “Sworn before me at Port Macquarie this 7th day of July 1831 - Henry Smyth JP”

A2.6 103 – 106


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31/07360

1831 09 17 Hon Mr Justice Dowling Asst Judge, Supreme Court

“Phoenix” Hulk Charles Bogg

1831 08 26 1831 09 17

Petition of Charles Bogg/ native of colony – trial with Henry Chantrell in 1828 for stealing watch belonging to his father Robert Bogg - sent to Moreton Bay Re pardon under “Peel Acts” or remission of unexpired term Notes re above Case not before Dowling – not in colony at the time “McFearlane, Goulburn Plains” Delivered to Governor in Council by Mr Justice Stephen – without recommendation

A22.6 107 – 108 109

31/09358 1831 11 16 Hon CS Commandants Office, Port Macquarie Henry Smyth, Capt 39th Regt Commandant

1831 10 12 Acknowledging receipt of letters per “Governor Phillip” – mentions purchase of maize [No 22/31] Para 2: Re Pauper emigration Para 3: Re tenders for supply of beef & mutton Para 4: Poor supply of blankets Para 5: Re Moreton Bay runaways brought in by natives – on “Governor Phillip” for Sydney Margin James Bent/ “Midas” Thomas Brooks/ “Grenada” William Chaffy/ B C Robert Johnson/ “Fortune”(1) Para 6: Re party searching for cattle from Wellington Valley Para 7: Parsonage repaired – query re charges [Ref 31/10338] Para 8: Re John Peatfield/ “Atlas” a cripple – knowledge re tobacco - bad conduct Queries re return of assigned servants [Ref 31/09358] Para 9: Annual Estimate of Stores & Stationery required at Port Macquarie for 1833 transmitted [Return not filmed here] Para 10: Returns transmitted [listed in margin – not filmed here] Para 11: Passengers on “Governor Phillip” for Sydney Margin Major Mrs Innes & servant Mr Mrs Lamont family incl servants William Shiels – Cert of freedom Phillip Dignum – Evidence & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 110 – 115


1831 11 24 1831 12 09

Letter re natives from Trial Bay & Point Plomer at Settlement presenting with small pox – caught disease from runaway from Moreton Bay called Scarm Rations to be issued to them – natives gave information re cattle party [No 25/31] Margin Asst Surveyor Dixon & cattle party at Liverpool Plains [Ref 31/09937] Para 2: Re Mr Ralfe, surveyor & discovery of extensive stratum of lime stone near head of Pipers Creek, branch of the Maria & Note Extract to Dr Bowman Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 116 – 119

31/10397 1831 12 22 His Ex Maj Gen Bourke, Governor

“Phoenix” Hulk Charles Bogg

1831 12 17

Petition of Charles Bogg – trial with Henry Chantrell for stealing watch from father Robert Bogg – for mitigation of sentence Mentions Mr Justice Stephen

A2.6 120 – 121


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1832 07 22 1832 07 26 1832 08 18

& Notes re above Residue of sentence to be remitted Mentions Mr W H Moore & Chantrill [also spelt Chantrell] [Ref 32/04902]

31/10002 1831 12 10 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney T Macquoid, Sheriff

1831 12 10 1831 12 13

Letter transmitting petition from Charles Bogg/ Born in the colony – now on “Phoenix” Hulk [Petition at p 120 & 124] Notes re above To be returned to Moreton Bay

A2.6 122 123

31/10002 His Ex Maj Gen Bourke, Governor

Charles Bogg 1832 01 24

Petition of Charles Bogg, native of the colony now on board “Phoenix” Hulk – outlines circumstances leading to his absconding from Moreton Bay Begs to be sent to Norfolk Island & Notes re above To Norfolk Island

A2.6 124 – 125 126

31/03531 1831 05 14 Hon CS~ Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1831 05 14 Forwarding Manifest of cargo on cutter “Regent Bird” for Moreton Bay – ready to proceed

A2.6 127

31/03761 1831 05 23 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1831 05 23 1831 05 27

Letter re arrival of H M Col Schooner “Isabella” – repairs required Also preparing “Governor Phillip” P S Re “Isabella”& conveyance of livestock Notes re above Re livestock & Norfolk Island

A2.6 128 – 129 130

31/03827 1831 05 25 Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney Daniel Egan for Master Attendant

1831 05 25 1831 05 27

Letter re “Governor Phillip” for Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay – numbers of prisoners (invalids, idiots & other prisoners) able to be accommodated & note in margin Note re above Re Port Macquarie

A2.6 131 – 132 133

31/04191 1831 06 06 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney F A Hely

1831 06 06 Letter transmitting list of (44) prisoners transported to Moreton Bay by Brig “Governor Phillip” – also forwarding particulars of James or John Bushell/ “Phoenix” 3 [No 31/381] [List & Particulars not filmed here]

A2.6 134

31/04191 Mr Jenkins “T R” 1831 06 07 At top: Capt Clunie 8 June 1831 Memorandum for Mr Jenkins Re 8 women to Moreton Bay on “Isabella” on 6 last October – names not in indents of ships – requires particulars: Maria Boyce/ “Grenada” Mary Gaskell/ “Lord Wellington Mary Adlam/ “Princess Charlotte” Margaret Summers/ “Broxbornebury” Margin Requests details re Isaac Johnson & Mary Cavanagh – forwarded 8th last Feby

A2.6 136 [no p 135]

31/04288 1831 06 09 Hon CS Medical Dept, Sydney J Bowman “R D”

1831 06 09 1831 09 07~

Transmitting copy letter from Mr Cowper applying for expenses incurred whilst in Sydney [Copy letter at p 137] & Note in margin

A2.6 137

Inspector of Colonial Hospitals

Sydney Henry Cowper

1831 06 06 “Copy” Letter applying for expenses incurred in Sydney – witness at trial & Asst Surgeon duties at Gaol, Hulk, etc. Notes re above

A2.6 137 [as it is] 138


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1831 06 13 1831 06 13

Letter transmitting Statement of Timber due on Requisitions [Statement at p 141] Note re above

A2.6 139 140

Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1831 06 13 Statement of Timber due to the Dock Yard on several approved Requisitions Description of Timber / Quantities Cedar, Hardwood, Hardwood – Spars, Blue Gum – logs “P T O” Dates of the Original Requisitions and of the Respective Approvals of the Timber Mentioned on the other side as being due to the Dockyard Date of Requisition / Date of Approval / Quantities of Cedar, Hardwood, Hardwood Spars, Blue Gum logs

A2.6 141 142

31/03760 1831 05 23~ [hard to read]

Hon CS Master Attendants Office, Sydney John Nicholson

1831 05 23 1831 06 08 1831 05 24 1831 06 10

Letter requesting cedar from Moreton Bay for decking “Mary Elizabeth” and other works Margin 5000 feet of cedar plank Mentions supplies of timber outstanding Notes re above [Ref 31/04384]

A2.6 143 144

31/05285 1831 07 13 His Ex Lieut Gen R Darling, Governor T C Harington

Parramatta David Connor, Private 57th Regt C H Darling

1831 06 29 1831 07 18 1831 07 12~

Petition of David Connor/ Private in His Majesty’s 57th Regiment on behalf of wife Margaret Connor at Moreton Bay Departing for Madras with 2 male children leaving 2 females in School of Industry – begging for her pardon or mitigation of sentence in order to be near her children Notes re above Margaret Connor/ “Minstrel” – details – mentions “York” Note re above

A2.6 145 – 146 147 148 – 149

31/05320 1831 07 13 His Ex Lieut Gen Darling, Governor

Elizabeth Street, Sydney William Rossiter Sydney William Carter

1831 04 06 1831 07 12 1831 07 14 1831 07 22~ 1831 07 30 1831 09 22

Petition of William Rossiter of Sydney, carpenter on behalf of father William Lansdown/ “Admiral Gambier” transported to Moreton Bay – begging he be assigned to him for remainder of sentence Recommendation re William Lansdown – employed as Sheriff’s officer Notes re above Details re William Lansdown

A2.6 150 151 152


1831 07 15 1831 07 18

Letter enclosing details of “Engagement” with Mr Robert Cock of Ship “Eleanor” for conveyance of prisoners & stores to Moreton Bay [No 303] [Engagement details not filmed here] P S re number of prisoners – supplies & Notes re above

A2.6 153 – 154


1831 07 15 Letter informing 120 tons of stores to Moreton Bay [No 305] A2.6 155


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1831 07 21 1831 07 21

Returning Half Yearly Returns of Prisoners at Moreton Bay & Norfolk Island [No 31/503] [Returns not filmed here] Note re above

A2.6 156 157


1831 07 22 1831 07 25

Letter re Henry Cowper & passage to Moreton Bay on “Eleanor” – mentions expenses [Ref 31/04288] Notes re above [Ref 31/04288]

A2.6 158 160 [no p 159]


1831 07 25 1831 07 25

Letter re arrival of H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” from Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie – transmitting Manifest of cargo, passengers etc Margin 59 prisoners to Hyde Park Barracks & 14 to Hulk [Manifest not filmed here] Note re above

A2.6 161 162

31/05656 1831 07 25 His Ex Lieut Gen Ralph Darling, Governor

H M Hulk “Phoenix” William B Halden H M Hulk “Phoenix” David Murray, Superintendent H M Hulk “Phoenix” John Vincent, Chaplain

1831 07 19 1831 07 20 1831 07 21 1831 07 29

Petition of William Blore Halden C F per “Medway” – confined on board “Phoenix” Hulk – married Jan 1830 to Margaret Carberry/ “Edward”1829 in service of Mrs Marshall, Brickfield Hill, Sydney – begging she be allowed to go to Moreton Bay with him Certificate Certificate Memorialist was clerk at Divine Service Note re above Refused

A2.6 163 – 164 165 166

31/00625 1831 01 26 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney T Macquoid

1831 01 25 1831 01 27

Transmitting Petition from W B Halden/ “Medway” C F – mentions recommendations [Petition at p 163 & 170] Notes re above To be returned to Moreton Bay

A2.6 167 - 168 169

31/00625 His Ex Lieut Gen R Darling, Governor

“Phoenix” Hulk William B Halden H M Hulk “Phoenix” David Murray, Superintendent Archibald C Innes H B Bowerman

1830 12 06 1830 12 06

Petition of William B Halden C F per “Medway”1821 now on Hulk “Phoenix”- begging employment on Hulk until expiration of sentence Recommendation To position of Clerk Certificate Petitioner was Clerk to Commandant at Port Macquarie Certificate

A2.6 170 – 171 172


1831 07 28 Transmitting Manifest of cargo of Hired Ship “Eleanor” for Moreton Bay – ready to proceed [Manifest not filmed here]

A2.6 173

31/06038 1831 08 05 Hon CS Norfolk Island Lt Col Morisset, Commandant

1831 07 07 At top: “Isabella” Acknowledging receipt of letters per “Isabella” & noting cattle & stores landed safely [No 17] Para [2]: 2 boat men request return to Sydney Margin James Mackay/ “Eliza” 2

A2.6 174 – 180


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Bernard Mullholland/ “Norfolk” Promised rations by Mr Nicholson – requests 2 replacement boatmen [Ref 31/06656] Volunteer overseers wish to return to Head Quarters – gratuities promised not received Margin Joseph Millsom/ “Guildford”6 William Brouse/ “Prince of Orange”1 Thomas E Jones/ “Marquis of Hastings” 1 John Macguire/ “General Hewitt” Requests replacements Para 3: Re improvement to Boat Harbour & new channel – encloses Plan of the improvement [Plan not filmed here] Para 4: Transmitting List of Prisoners transferred from Port Macquarie to Norfolk Island - petitions re indulgences Margin Hopkin Evans Jacob Porter Para 5: Re Annual & Monthly Returns for Dept of Works Para 6: Re Officers & General Regulations Para 7: Re Drip stones Para 8: Drip stones shipped on “Isabella” for Margin Captain Wilson (Dr of work), 1 A C Genl Wilson (Asst depr), 1 James Raymond Esq 1 Col Despard 17th Regt, 2 Capt Sturt 39th Regt Para 9: Transmitting Returns re Overseers & Constables [Returns not filmed here] Para 10: Re Tread mill – Plans & Estimates to be forwarded Para 11: Re Mr Balcombe’s passage on “Queen Charlotte” Para 12: Capt Crotty 39th Regt to act as Superintendent of Works in place of Lieut Scarman – proceeding to Sydney [Ref 31/06244] Para 13: “Isabella” despatched Para 14: Returns transmitted [not filmed here] Para 15: Re signal Para 16: Re salt pan & shed for manufacturing salt & Notes in margin throughout

31/02911 1831 04 21 Hon CS Norfolk Island Lt Col Morisset, Commandant

1831 02 28 1831 05 10

Per “Schnapper” Enclosing letter written to a prisoner [No 2] [Letter at p 183] Notes re above

A2.6 181 182

31/02911 George Stanley, Commissariat, Norfolk Island

Stroud, Port Stephens Henry White

1830 11 22 General letter to George Stanley – mentions Doctor Smith, Wederburn & Bushell P S “Direct as Before - Mr H White, Surgeon, Port Stephens”

A2.6 183 - 186

Hon CS~ 1831~ Extracts from The Honourable The Colonial Secretary’s Letters relating to the Overseers & others named in the accompanying Return [Return not filmed here] 3 men selected at Port Macquarie – overseers Margin John Grover/ “Ann” 2 William Jackman/ “Lady Castlereagh” Samuel Bailey/ “Lord Eldon”

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Re Capt Donaldson’s letter – William Taylor/ “Marquis of Hastings” proceeds to take place of Hutton (coxswain) 6 men sent – details re gratuities Margin Charles Hancock Peter Connick John Mears John McNeill Richard Roberts James Gilroy/ “Mangles” 2 Blacksmith, stone cutter & stone setter sent Margin William Getty/ “Baring” – blacksmith John Rangely/ “Hadlow” Patrick Bruton/ “Cambridge” Re overseers forwarded – John McGuire/ “General Hewitt”[also spelt Macguire] Woodlands the Plasterer – gratuity Re millwright forwarded Margin William Jones/ “Neptune” Re gardener on “Lucy Ann” for Norfolk Island Margin John Fear/ “Grenada” 2 free men in “Lucy Ann” to Norfolk Island as coxswains – pay & rations Margin James Henry William Anderson 3 convict boatmen accompanying coxswains Margin James McKay/ “Eliza” [also spelt Mackay] Bernard Mullholland/ “Norfolk” James Watson/ “Nithsdale” Re 15 overseers required – 2 prisoners proceed Margin William Hardisty Archibald Macphail/ “Mermaid” Re Boatmen, Boat Builder & overseers for Norfolk Island – 4 prisoners forwarded for boats Margin John Chartres/ “Larkins” John Jones/ “Nithsdale” Joseph Carter/ “Lady Faversham” Benjamin Abbott/ “Asia” &


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1 freeman & 4 convicts as overseers Margin Isaac Shaw/ Free Edward Burt/ “Ocean” 2 William Brouse/ “Prince of Orange” Thomas E Jones/ “Marquis of Hastings” Joseph Millsom/ “Guildford”6 Constable in Sydney Police proceeds as overseer – allowance Margin Gregory Howe/ Free

1831 05 05 CS Government House R Darling

1831 05 05 Minute No 47 To Superintendent of Convicts Re 6 men for Norfolk Island as constables – conditions & rations [M1578]

A2.6 196 – 197

1831~ Suggestions for Harmonising the Rates of Allowances to Overseers at Penal Settlements with those laid down by the Government [obscured] of 20 and 23 May 1831 Nos 11 & 12, as explained by the Circular Letter [obscured] 20 October 1831 [obscured] for the Police and Ordinary Service of the Crown

A2.6 198 – 198 [as it is]

Lieut Col Morisset, Commandant, Norfolk Island

CS Office, Sydney

1831 12 01 Letter re allowances of overseers & constables at Penal Settlements – enclosing Memorandum [Memorandum at p 209] Mentions Capt Wright, Norfolk Island

A2.6 199 – 200

Note [very rough] A2.6 201 Commandants,

Norfolk Island & Moreton Bay

1831 12 01 For approval Transmitting Memorandum re indulgences allowed to convicts [Norfolk Island – 31/24; Moreton Bay - 31/16] [Memorandum at p 206]

A2.6 202


1831 12 20 Letter re appointment of constables & overseers to proceed to Norfolk Island [31/902] Margin John Tracey [also spelt Tracy in letter]/ “Sesostris” Mathew Maher/ “Earl St Vincent” Christopher McDonald/ “Countess of Harcourt” Charles De Roche/ “Almorah”

A2.6 203 – 205

CS Office, Sydney A McLeay

1831 12 01 Memorandum Rules re Indulgences allowed to Convicts serving at Penal Settlements under Colonial Sentences Re Constables & Overseers Probation for Tickets of Leave [Table]

A2.6 206 – 207 208

CS Office, Sydney

1831 12 01 1831 12 22

Memorandum Rewards allowed to Overseers & Constables employed at Penal Settlements [See also Memorandum at p 232] Note Re allowances to overseers & constables – Moreton Bay & Norfolk Island

A2.6 209 – 212 213

1827 08 10

At top of page: Capt Donaldson, Commandant, Norfolk Island No 4 – 10/8/1827 [Ref 27/03911, 27/05808] Re overseers Margin John Bunn/ “Fortune” 2 – District Constable at Port Macquarie

A2.6 214 – 217


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1827 08 14 1827 12 13 1828 05 20 1827 05 25 1827 06 04 1827 08 18 1827 04 19 1827 08 22 1829 10 20

No 5 - 10/8/1827 Re John Bunn – volunteer overseer Capt Wright No 4 Circular – 14/8/1827 Re employment of prisoners in public situations Capt Wright, Commandant, Norfolk Island No 10 – 13/12/1827 [Refs 27/03911, 27/05808, 27/07029, 27/09524] 3 men from Port Macquarie to proceed – overseers Margin George Grover/ “Ann” 2 William Jackman/ “Lady Castlereagh” S Bailey/ “Lord Eldon” No 28/5 – 20 May 1828 [Refs 28/01187, 28/01188] Re men for situations – overseers or constables, carpenters, man for growing tobacco, millwright No 28/5 – 20 May 1828 Re allowance for John Bunn/ “Fortune” 2 Lieut Owen, Commandant, Port Macquarie 1827 May 25 – No 2 [Ref 27/03911] Re overseers for Norfolk Island 1827 June 4 - No 3 Re overseers at Norfolk Island – mentions Capt Innes 1827 Aug 18 – No 19 [Ref 27/07029] Re overseers to Norfolk Island – missed “Governor Phillip” Margin G Grover/ “Ann” 2[see also John Grover] W Jackman/ “Lady Castlereagh” S Bailey/ “Lord Eldon” Mr Hely No 349 – 19 April 1827 [Ref 27/03349] Re overseers for Norfolk Island No 727 – 22 Aug 1827 [Ref 27/07662] Re selection of prisoners for overseers & constables at Moreton Bay No 29/966 – 20 Oct 1829 [Ref 29/07846] Re allowance for Adam Oliver/ “Eliza” 2 willing to return to Norfolk Island by “Isabella”

31/08677 1829 11 04 Hon Alex McLeay CS


1829 11 03 1830 02 06

Letter re appointment of gaoler to Norfolk Island – wife would take charge of Female Establishment Notes re above [Ref 30/2]

A2.6 218 219


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29/08398 1829 10 24 Hon A McLeay CS


1829 10 24 1829 10 31

Letter re Adam Oliver/ “Eliza” 2 consenting to return to Norfolk Island – allowances – on Hulk to await “Isabella” Notes re above

A2.6 219 [as it is] 220

27/03911 1827 04 21 CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney F A Hely

1827 04 21 1827 05 25 1827 06 04

Reporting re overseers for Norfolk Island – suggests be obtained from Port Macquarie Notes re above Mentions Port Macquarie & Lieut Owen Reply 27/05808

A2.6 221 – 223 224

Commandant, Moreton Bay

CS Office, Sydney T C Harington for CS

1831 10 20 Circular No 31/34 Forwarding copy of a Memorandum for the Regulation of Salaries under 80 Pounds per annum [Memorandum not filmed here]

A2.6 225 - 227

Commandants, Norfolk Island & Moreton Bay

1831 12 01 For Approval Letter re allowances of overseers at Penal Settlements - enclosing Memorandum [Memorandum at p 232]

A2.6 228 - 231

CS Office, Sydney 1831 12 01 Memorandum Rewards to be allowed to several classes of Overseers & Constables employed at Penal Settlements [see also Memorandum at p 209]

A2.6 232 – 234

Commandants, Norfolk Island & Moreton Bay

1831 12 01 For Approval Letter transmitting copy of Circular Letter re salaries under 80 Pounds per annum [Circular Letter at p 225 & 242]

A2.6 235

Lieut Col Morisset, Commandant, Norfolk Island

CS Office, Sydney 1831 12 01 Letter enclosing Memorandum re Allowances of Overseers & Constables at Penal Settlements [Memorandum at p 232]

A2.6 236 – 237

“R D”

1831 02 06~ 1831 05 31~ 1831 05 14 1831 06 08

Extract of a letter from the Colonial Secretary to the Commandant of Norfolk Island dated 6 February 183- [date obscured] re Allowances of Overseers & Constables Margin John McGuire/ “General Hewitt” to Norfolk Island as overseer Also mentions Burtt [also spelt Burt], Brouse, Jones & Milsom [also spelt Millsom] Notes re above Also mentions allowances of overseers at Moreton Bay – Hillis & Whyte (in place of Hillis)

A2.6 238 – 240 241

Commandant, Norfolk Island

CS Office, Sydney T C Harington for CS

1831 10 20 Circular No 31/34 Letter re Memorandum for Regulation of Salaries under 80 Pounds per annum [REPEAT OF LETTER AT P 225 BUT INCLUDES OTHER PAGES]

A2.6 242 - 246

1832 03 16 1832 06 07

Comparative Statement re Allowances to Police Constables & Norfolk Island Overseers – mentions Government Order No 12 & Minute 47/1831 Notes re above Ref Government Minute 32/1463

A2.6 247 248

32/01463 32/01463

1832 02 20 Hon CS Commissariat of Accounts, Sydney William Hayward

1832 02 17 Letter enclosing observations on enclosed Salary Abstract from Moreton Bay for Quarter 1st July to 30 September 1831 [No 4] [Observations & Abstract not filmed here] Notes re above Mentions Mr Hayward Note re above

A2.6 249 250 252


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“R D”

Re allowances & rations – overseers & constables Margin Overseers at Norfolk Island – terms of appointment James Henry ) free coxswains James Emery ) Isaac Shaw – free constable Gregory Howe – free overseer Notes re above Note - Immediate Re letter to Col Morisset re constables & allowances [Ref 31/8 – 10/5/31]

[no p 251] 253 254


1831 05 30 1831 06 01

Letter re volunteers for Norfolk Island – mentions Charles Thompson/ “Marquis of Huntly”[also spelt Huntley] declined [No 31/359] P S re convicts – tradesmen – willing to go Notes re above [Ref M1578]

A2.6 255 – 257 258


1831 05 06 Letter re men selected to go to Norfolk Island as constables - to go by “Queen Charlotte” [31/263] Margin Charles Thompson/ Marquis of Huntley” 1826 James Ledwick/ “Isabella” 1822 John Tracey/ “Sesostris” 1826 James MacMahon/ “Mariner” 1827 Query re Ticket of Leave men for Norfolk Island Mentions free man Alex Green, arrived by “Minstrel”, scourger in Hyde Park Barracks – keen to be constable at Norfolk Island P S Encloses particulars of prisoners proceeding as overseers [Particulars not filmed here] & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 259 – 262

31/06111 1831 08 08 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney Cornelius Prout, Under Sheriff

1831 08 06 1831 08 09

Letter re robbery at Mr Board’s House in York Street & Charles Young – Young to Moreton Bay in “Eleanor” Notes re above Mr Nicholson to see Young before “Eleanor” sails [Ref 31/06186]

A2.6 263 – 264 265

31/06091 1831 08 06 Hon Justice Dowling, Sydney

“Phoenix” Hulk Charles Young

1831 07 18 1831 08 05

Petition of Charles Young – stating innocent of stealing from Mr Board – perpetrators still at large Notes re above Wants names of those perpetrators [Ref 31/06111]

A2.6 266 – 267 268


1831 08 10 1831 08 13

Letter re interview with Charles Young prisoner on board “Eleanor” re robbery at Mr Board’s House, York Street & names of perpetrators: Michael Walsh alias Sheridan, William Courtnay, William Rice - all free - residing in Kent Street – lists articles stolen Notes re above

A2.6 269 – 270 271

31/06111 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney Cornelius Prout, Under Sheriff

1831 08 07 Letter re Charles Young on “Eleanor” for Moreton Bay – “Eleanor” in Watson’s Bay if Young required to give information

A2.6 272 – 273

31/06111 High Sheriff H M Hulk “Phoenix” David Murray, Superintendent

1831 08 06 Letter re Charles Young/ “Mangles” & robbery – now on board “Eleanor” for Moreton Bay

A2.6 274


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31/06332 1831 08 16 A McLeay, CS Sydney H Despard, Lt Col Commanding 17th Regt

1831 08 16 1831 08 17

Letter re delay in delivery of box from Moreton Bay on board “Governor Philips” [as it is – also spelt Governor Phillip] addressed to James Ward Martindale Esq 17th Regt, Sydney – mentions delay with another delivery Notes re above [Ref 31/06526]

A2.6 275 – 276 277


1831 08 20 1831 08 23 1831 08 25

Letter re complaint by Lieut Col Despard about delay in receiving box addressed to James Ward Martindale – called on Master of “Governor Phillip” Mr Richards for information – enclosing letter from him [Letter at p 281] Notes re above

A2.6 278 – 279 280

31/06526 John Nicholson Esq, Master Attendant

“Governor Phillip” John Richards, Master

1831 08 20 Letter explaining delay in delivering box to 17th Regiment A2.6 281 – 282

31/06595 1831 08 24 Hon CS Court of Magistracy, Hyde Park Barrack E Deas Thomson JP C O Riddell JP

1831 08 23 1831 08 25

Letter re prisoner – runaway found on board “Schnapper” Margin Joseph Griffiths/ “Waterloo”, attached to Hyde Park Barrack & Sentence Note re above To be sent to Moreton Bay

A2.6 283 – 284 285


1831 08 24 Letter transmitting Manifest of cargo on Government Colonial Brig “Governor Phillip” for Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay – ready to proceed [Manifest not filmed here]

A2.6 286

31/07053 1831 09 07 Hon CS Court of Magistracy, Hyde Park Barrack Perry JP

1831 09 07 1831 09 12

Letter re prisoner James McKearney/ “James Pattison” – Road Department – Sentence Notes re above To be sent to Moreton Bay

A2.6 287 – 288 289

31/07350 1831 09 17 Hon CS Stock Dept, Emu Plains James Smith, Superintendent

1831 09 15 Letter re availability of horses for Carters Barracks Note re above

A2.6 290 291

31/05919 1831 08 03 Hon CS Stock Dept, Emu Plains James Smith, Superintendent

1831 08 01 1831 12 02

Immediate Letter re 6 mares available for Moreton Bay [M1406] & Notes in margin [Ref 30/08765, 31/08632] Notes re above 2 mares for Moreton Bay on “Governor Phillip”

A2.6 292 293

31/07627 1831 09 26 Hon CS Police Office, Parramatta S Wright JP, Magistrate

1831 09 24 1831 09 30

Letter re prisoner captured in Parramatta Margin John or James Byrne/ free – “Loonach” [also spelt Lonach] Mentions settler Saunders from Prospect & servant Thomas Jones gave information re Byrne confessing he was the murderer of Capt Logan Transmitting Deposition of Jones – mentions another servant Williams [Deposition at p 301] Query whether Byrne at Moreton Bay when Capt Logan murdered Notes re above “Never at Moreton Bay”

A2.6 294 – 296 297


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Mr Ryan, Hyde Park Barrack

C Jenkins 1831 09 27 Mem. for Mr Ryan Re John Byrne per “Lonach” now free – query whether at Moreton Bay as James Byrne Notes Re Byrne – sent to Port Macquarie as James Byrne/ “Hooghley” 1 [Ref 31/00598]

A2.6 298 299 – 300

31/07627 Police Office, Parramatta Thomas Jones

1831 09 22 Present S Wright Esq Deposition of Thomas Jones – assigned servant to Thomas Saunders of Prospect re John Burn [also spelt Byrne] and murder of Capt Logan Mentions John Williams & Ryley the Prospect constable “Sworn before me this 22nd day of Sept 1831 – S Wright”

A2.6 301 – 304 [no p 302]


1831 10 15 1831 10 19

Letter re arrival of H M Col Brig “Governor Phillip” from Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie – transmitting Manifest of cargo, etc. [Manifest not filmed here] Notes re above

A2.6 305 306


1831 10 15 Letter re disposal of 7 prisoners [31/757] Margin 1 Patrick Crawley/ “Marquis of Hastings” 2 John Fitzgerald/ “Waterloo” 3 Thomas Fellows/ “Marquis of Hastings” 4 John Smith alias Phillips 5 John Marsden/ “Chapman” 6 Joseph Richards/ “Shipley” 7 John Smith alias Hicks/ “Manlius” Notes re above

A2.6 307 308


Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney

1831 10 15 Particulars of one prisoner of the Crown under sentence of transportation to Moreton Bay Joseph Richards/ “Shipley” 4

A2.6 309

Commandant, Port Macquarie

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney

1831 10 15 Particulars of one prisoner of the Crown proceeding to Port Macquarie in the ordinary service of the Crown John Smith/ “Manlius”

A2.6 311 [no p 310]


1831 10 19 1831 10 21 1831 11 29

Letter re supply of wheat meal at Morton Bay to be disposed of – surplus maize at Moreton Bay to Sydney to be sold [No 501] Mentions “Governor Phillip” Notes re above [Ref 31/08556]

A2.6 312 – 314 315

31/08898 1831 11 01 Hon CS Attorney Generals Chambers W H Moore

1831 10 31 1831 11 02 1831 12 30

Letter re Edward Doolan [Doole] alias Frederick White alias Wyatt/ “Royal George” at Moreton Bay [Per “Eleanor” in margin] and murder of Mr John McIntyre – requests his return to Sydney Notes re above

A2.6 316 317


1831 11 02 1831 11 05

Transmitting Petition from John Smith/ “Medway” to Van Diemen’s Land & “Chapman” to Sydney 1826 – on Hulk for Moreton Bay [Petition at p 320] Notes re above [Ref 31/06740 ?]

A2.6 318 319

31/08953 His Ex Col Lindsay, Acting Governor

H M Hulk “Phoenix”, Sydney

1831 11 02

Petition of John Smith/ “Medway” to Van Diemen’s Land & “Chapman” to Sydney 1826 – sent to King Georges Sound – deserted to Swan River – sent per ship “Proteus” to Sydney – on board “Phoenix “ Hulk - to be sent to Moreton Bay

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John Smith Prisoner of the Crown taken from King Geo Sound, Hulk “Phoenix”

Sydney J Wakefield, Capt, 39th Regt

1831 10 27

Certificate Re John Smith/ “Chapman” – also description

323 – 324


1831 11 09 1831 11 11

Letter re repairs to Govt Col Brig “Governor Phillip”– encloses Estimate of Materials required [Estimate not filmed here] Margin Est. No 31/62 & amount Notes re above

A2.6 325 326


1831 10 26 1831 10 28

Letter re “Governor Phillip” to Moreton Bay to collect supply of maize Discusses “Governor Phillip” in need of repairs Mentions “Isabella” to call at Moreton Bay from Norfolk Island for supply of maize Notes re above [Ref 31/09154]

A2.6 327 – 328 329


1831 11 11 1831 11 16

Letter re communication from Messrs Lamb Buchanan & Co about hardship of mulct on freight on “Eleanor”[No 542] Mentions riot amongst prisoners proceeding to Moreton Bay caused by delay – Capt Cock knew of orders to mulct his vessel Notes re above

A2.6 330 - 332 333

James Laidley Esq Sydney Lamb Buchanan & Co

1831 11 10 Letter re hardship caused by mulct of 50 Pounds from freight due to “Eleanor” – mentions Capt Cock & detention of “Eleanor” in Port Jackson

A2.6 334 – 335


1831 11 09 1831 11 14

Letter re articles issued by Commissariat for better security of prisoners proceeding to Moreton Bay and Norfolk Island on “Eleanor” & “Louisa” & Notes re above

A2.6 336 – 339


1831 11 03 1831 11 05

Letter enclosing List of articles supplied to Ship “Eleanor” for security of prisoners proceeding to Moreton Bay & “Louisa” to Norfolk Island [List not filmed here] Requests receipts from Mr Nicholson [No 524] Notes re above [Ref 31/09200]

A2.6 340 – 342 343


1831 10 18 1831 10 26

Letter re penalty imposed on owners of “Eleanor” re short issue of provisions to prisoners – caused riot prior to departure for Moreton Bay [No 498] & Notes To be mulcted 50 Pounds

A2.6 344 - 345


1831 09 15 1831 09 24

Letter re articles supplied for security of prisoners on “Eleanor” for Moreton Bay – mentions Capt Deeds commanding Guard on “Eleanor” & Capt Sandilands on “Comet” Notes re above Mentions Mr Laidley & Capt Deeds [Ref 31/09001]

A2.6 346 – 348 349


1831 09 09 1831 09 12

Letter re disturbance on “Eleanor” for Moreton Bay – mentions articles in accompanying Requisition supplied for security of prisoners – problems with issue of receipt [No 432] [Requisition not filmed here] Notes re above [Ref 31/07300]

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31/06150 1831 08 09 Hon Alex McLeay CS

Attorney Generals Office John Kinchela

1831 08 09 1831 08 09~

Letter re liability of Master of “Eleanor” for occurrences on board re rations [No 31/14 - “A”] & Notes re action against Master of “Eleanor”

A2.6 354 - 355


1831 08 08 1831 08 09

Immediate Enclosing copy of Charter Party entered into with Master of “Eleanor” to convey prisoners to Moreton Bay [No 315] [Copy Charter Party not filmed here] Notes re above [Ref 31/06150]

A2.6 356 357

31/06129 1831 08 08 Hon Alex McLeay, Sydney


1831 08 08 1831 08 08

Letter re riot on “Eleanor” re rations issued to prisoners – requests copy of Charter Party signed by Captain in order to give opinion Notes re above [Ref 31/06139]

A2.6 358 359

31/06110 1831 08 08 Hon CS Police Office, Sydney F Rossi JP, Principal Superintendent of Police J Nicholson JP

1831 08 06 Letter re short issue of provisions to prisoners on “Eleanor” – mentions Scale of Rations & Way Bill of Provisions delivered to Captain – considers Master of “Eleanor” Mr Robert Cock neglectful

A2.6 360 – 363

31/06110 Thomas Arnold

Scale of Rations to be issued Daily on Board [“No 2’] “A true copy – signed W Looker” “A true copy – F Rossi, J Nicholson” Two Weeks Rations for “45” Soldiers & 200 Prisoners proceeding to Moreton Bay on board the Ship “Eleanor” – Mr R Cock Commander [“No 1”] “A true copy – F Rossi, J Nicholson”

A2.6 364 – 367 368

Hon CS J Nicholson 1831 08~ “Immediate” Letter re Coroner’s investigation of a manslaughter on “Eleanor” – needs instructions to proceed

A2.6 369 – 370

C T Smeathman, Coroner 1831 08 02 Certificate re inquest on 2 persons killed on “Eleanor” A2.6 371 – 372 31/06110

Robert Cock Master, Convict ship “Eleanor” George Deedes, Capt 17th Regt Commanding Detachment on board “Eleanor” William Tickell, Chief Officer John McAllister [also spelt McAlister] Sergt 17th Regt

1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06

Details of Enquiry by Principal Superintendent of Police, Assistant Police Magistrate, Deputy Commissary General & Master Attendant on board “Eleanor” re rations [p 1] Statement by Capt Cock Mentions Mr Tickle Chief Officer “Taken before us this 6th August 1831 – F Rossi, Principal Superintendent of Police Charles Windeyer, Asst Police Magistrate, J Nicholson JP” [p.3] Statement of Capt George Deedes [also spelt Deeds] of H M 17th Regt “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 5] Statement of William Tickell [also spelt Tickle] Chief Mate “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 8] Statement of William Eastaway, Acting Ships Steward “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 9] Statement of Sergeant John McAlister of H M 17th Regt “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson”

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Charles Clark Thomas Arnold W Looker R Hindmarsh W Todhunter W Tiernan John Tyre

1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06 1831 08 06

[p 10] Statement of Charles Clark a prisoner of the Crown for Moreton Bay – cook on “Eleanor” “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 12] Statement of Thomas Arnold Esq Deputy Assistant Commissary General “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 13] Statement of William Looker Esq Deputy Assistant Commissary General “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 14] Statement of Ralph Hindmarsh Clerk in Commissariat Office “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 16] Statement of William Todhunter Clerk in Commissariat Office “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” [p 17] Statement of William Tiernan Messenger at the Commissariat Office “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson” Statement of John Tyre Commissariat Clerk “Taken 6th Aug 1831 before F Rossi, Charles Windeyer, J Nicholson”

Sydney G Deede [as it is] W Fitzpatrick William Harris Sydney William Tickell

1831 08 01 1831 08 01~ 1831 08 01~ 1831 08 01 1831 08 02

Deposition of Capt George Deedes [also spelt Deeds] of H M 17th Regt of Foot re riot on board “Elenor” [also spelt Eleanor”] and shooting of prisoners “Sworn 1st August … “ Deposition of William Fitzpatrick Lance Corporal of H M 17th Regt Foot re disturbance & shooting “Sworn … “ Deposition of William Harris Private in 17th Regt of Foot re disturbance & shooting “Sworn … “ Deposition of William Tickell First Mate of “Eleanor” re disturbance & shooting on “Eleanor” – 2 men dead “Sworn … “ Jury on board “Eleanor” retired to Baxs Hotel Names of the Jury 1 Daniel Eagan, Foreman [also spelt Egan] 2 Hugh Mackie 3 John Folkard 4 Ralph Mood 5 Joseph Le Burn 6 John Hill 7 John William Arnold 8 Alexander Duncan 9 Edward Lee 10 William Webb 11 Robert Howes 12 Thomas William Ellis Questioning of Capt Deeds & Corporal Fitzpatrick re shooting

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T Wheatley J Sullivan [his mark]

Deposition of John Wheatley Corporal 17th Regt re disturbance & shooting Deposition of John Sullivan Private 17th Regt of Foot Jury to Baxs Hotel to deliberate Verdict – Jury divided Court adjourned to 3/8 – no verdict recorded

31/09001 Sydney Rouden? Castle

1831 09 30 Account of Articles issued from His Majesty’s Magazines under my charge to the Master Attendants Department for the fitting up of Hired Transports for the Conveyance of Prisoners to Penal Settlements, between the 1 July and 30 September 1831 inclusively

A2.6 402 [p 403 dup]


1831 11 28 1831 12 02

Letter re purchase 140 bushels maize by DACG Bowerman at Parramatta - cost [No 572] Notes re above [Ref 31/09145]

A2.6 404 405


1831 11 07 Letter re tenders for supply of maize – to be declined - mentions exception: S Tuckerman [No 532]

A2.6 406 – 407


1831 10 27 Letter enclosing Schedule of Tenders for supply of maize – discusses consumption [Schedule of Tenders not filmed here] [No 515] & Notes

A2.6 408 – 409


1831 10 26 Letter re private purchase of maize – failure of supply from Moreton Bay Mentions instructions to officers at Newcastle & Windsor – Mr Stafford & Mr Birch Also advertisements inviting tenders in Sydney Gazette [No 512]

A2.6 410 - 412

31/08690 T C Harington Commissariat Office Looker

1831 10 28 At top: Maize Purchase Note

A2.6 413 – 414


1831 09 26 Letter re tenders for supply of maize for Sydney – supply not yet received from Moreton Bay on “Governor Phillip” [No 473] & Notes

A2.6 415 – 416

31/09721 1831 11 30 Hon CS No 4 Harrington Street, Sydney Hugh McKay

1831 11 29 1831 11 30

Letter mentioning purchase of the wreck “America” & requesting permission to collect boat from Moreton Bay belonging to wreck Offers to take freight to Moreton Bay – mentions “Caledonia” Note re above

A2.6 417 418


1831 11 30 1831 12 02

Letter re “Governor Phillip” & “Isabella” & conveyance of supplies to Moreton Bay, Port Macquarie & Norfolk Island [No 574] Notes re above Mentions stock to Norfolk Island & 50 prisoners to Port Macquarie & Moreton Bay

A2.6 419 420

31/09947 1831 12 09 His Ex the Governor Letitia Anne Logan 1830 12 13 “No 1 Enclosure with Lt General Darling’s Despatch No 14/1831” Petition of Letitia Anne Logan wife of Capt Logan 57th Regt – re a Colonial Pension

A2.6 421 - 424


1831 12 30 Letter transmitting Manifest of cargo on Government Brig “Governor Phillip” for Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie – ready to proceed [Manifest not filmed here]

A2.6 425 – 426


1831 12 27 1831 12 30

Letter re “Governor Phillip” to Moreton Bay & Port Macquarie & wages due to seamen Notes re above

A2.6 427 428


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John Oxley Surveyor General of NSW

Government House, Parramatta Thomas Brisbane

1824 08 28 Letter re Government vessel “Amity” proceeding to Moreton Bay & formation of new settlement – instructions relative to the formation of the new settlement

A2.6 429 – 431

John Oxley Surveyor General of NSW

Government House Thomas Brisbane

1824 08 30 Letter re trip to Moreton Bay, River Brisbane and country adjacent – instructions to survey & explore area

A2.6 432 – 435

27/01428 1827 02 10 His Ex Lieut Gen R Darling, Governor

1827 02 13

Petition of Sarah Laurie re husband John Laurie at Moreton Bay – requests he be returned to Head Quarters Note re above

A2.6 436 437

27/05064 1827 05 30~

His Ex Lieut Gen Ralph Darling, Governor

Sydney “R D”

1827 05 25 1827 06 03~ 1827 06 06

Petition of Sarah Laurie wife of John Laurie prisoner at Moreton Bay – stole boat from William Tenant Notes re above

A2.6 438 – 439 440

Moreton Bay J Ovens, Lieut 57th Regt Moreton Bay P Logan, Commandant

1827 04 05 1827 04 07

Testimonial re John Laurie - acted as Clerk & Storekeeper to Engineer Dept Testimonial re John Laurie per “Amity” 1826 – clerk & storekeeper

A2.6

441 – 442

His Ex Ralph Darling Governor

Sarah Laurie John Piper Richard Jones

1827 04 03~

“1769” Memorial of Sarah Laurie, born in colony, adopted by Richard Atkins, Judge Advocate – re her husband John Laurie & his return to Sydney Testimonial Testimonial Note re above

A2.6 443 – 444 445

His Ex Ralph Darling Governor

John Laurie Darcy Wentworth

Petition of John Laurie Testimonial

A2.6 446 – 447

28/06979 1828 09 01 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney James Laidley “R D”

1828 09 01 1828 09 03~ 1828 09 08

Memorandum Submitting Capt Richard Mentrup’s Tender to convey prisoners & provisions to Moreton Bay on “Borodino” – cost & Notes

A2.6 448 – 449

T C Harington James Laidley 1828 09 01~ Letter re engagement of “Borodino” A2.6 450 – 451 “R D” 1828 09 26~ Memorandum

Re ship – mentions Dunwich A2.6 452 – 453

James Laidley T Harington 1828 12 29 Letter re ships including “City of Edinburgh” to out settlements – also mentions “Lucy Anne” and Melville Island Notes re above “Borodino” & “Lucy Anne”

A2.6 454 455 – 456

A McLeay James Laidley 1828 10 20~ 1828 10 23~

Letter re quantity of yams for Moreton Bay – mentions Mr Frazer to select Notes re above Re quantity – mentions Mr Frazer [also spelt Fraser], Moreton Bay & Norfolk Island

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T C Harington CS Office

Sydney James Laidley

1827 11 20~ Letter re Instructions for the conduct of Masters of Colonial Vessels Notes re above

A2.6 459 – 460 461

Commissariat Office, Sydney James Laidley

1827 10 25 PRINTED (Government Printer, Sydney) Instructions for the Guidance of Masters of Colonial Vessels

A2.6 462 - 469


1827 11 19 1827 11 21

Memorandum No 203 Re Rendering Victualling Accounts of Colonial Vessels – no pay to Master until required Certificate produced from Commissariat Office Notes re above

A2.6 470 – 471 472

CS Office, Sydney Alexander McLeay

1827 02 20 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER Regulations re making up & controlling Accounts & classifying the Expenditure in the Civil Departments of this Government

A2.6 473 - 480

Note re “Proof” sheet – Governor not satisfied with the printing – mentions Mr Howe

A2.6 481

CS Office Alexander McLeay CS Office Alexander McLeay

1827 01 01 1826 03 21

PRINTED (Sydney, R Howe, Government Printer) Regulations for Annual Surveys of Public Stores etc in the Colony of New South Wales (Handwritten) GOVERNMENT ORDER Action re condemned stores or articles [No 17]

A2.6 482 – 485

CS Office Alexander McLeay

1827 01 01 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER Tickets of Leave [No 1]

A2.6 486


1827 01 01 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER [No 2] Re Appointment John Mackaness to be Sheriff

A2.6 487


1827 01 03 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER [No 3] Re Surgeons of His Majesty’s Navy employed on Convict Ships Also mentions Mulct against freight of “Marquis of Hastings”

A2.6 487 – 488


1827 01 03 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER [No 4] Appointments of Mr William Richardson & Mr George Busby as Assistant Surgeons

A2.6 488


1827 01 03 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER [No 5] Appointment Rev Daniel Power as Roman Catholic Clergyman in place of Rev Joseph Therry

A2.6 488


1827 01 11 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER [No 6] Re Supply of Drays or Carts in an Emergency

A2.6 488


1827 01 12 PRINTED GOVERNMENT ORDER [No 7] Extracts from Reports of Capt Wetherall of H M Ship “Fly” & Capt Wright of the Buffs employed in establishing a settlement at Western Port (2 pages only – incomplete)

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29/04851 1829 06 22 His Ex Lieut Gen Ralph Darling, Governor

Sydney Harriet Jones

1829 06 20~ 1829 06 22~

Petition of Harriett Jones [also spelt Harriet] Free – wife of William Lloyd Jones per “Minstrel”, Hospital Clerk at Moreton Bay – requesting husband be returned to Sydney & Notes re above

A2.6 490 - 491


1828 04 25 1828 04 28 1828 04 29

Letter re appointment of Clerk to Hospital at Moreton Bay – requests Daniel Spillane/ “Medina” (previously Clerk to Parramatta Barrack) be sent to Moreton Bay in place of William L Jones/ “Minstrel” wishing to return to Head Quarters Notes re above Spillane by “Alligator” to Moreton Bay, Jones to remain at Moreton Bay

A2.6 492 – 493 494

F A Hely, Principal Superintendent of Convicts

His Majesty’s General Hospital, Sydney J Bowman

1828 04 07 Letter re request from Mr Cowper Asst Surgeon that William Lloyd Jones be removed as Clerk of Hospital at Moreton Bay – useless

A2.6 495


1830 03 29 Letter reporting arrival of H M Col Barque “Lucy Anne” from Moreton Bay & enclosing Manifest of cargo [Manifest not filmed here]

A2.6 496 – 497


1830 08 02 1830 08 05

Letter re removing cattle to Moreton Bay – mentions Mr Maxwell & Mr Aird & cattle slaughtered at Parramatta Mentions breaking up Establishment at Port Macquarie [No 193] Notes re above Re cattle to Moreton Bay

A2.6 498 – 500 501

30/09283 1830 12 10 Hon CS Sydney John Vincent, Asst Chaplain

1830 12 10 1830 12 31

Letter re demand for payment for rations issued to his female servants at Moreton Bay – regulations Notes re above [Ref 31/00341]

A2.6 502 – 503 504


1831 01 11 1831 05 16

Letter requesting report on demand made to Rev John Vincent for rations [No 13] Notes re above [Ref 31/03676]

A2.6 505 – 506 507


1831 05 18 Letter explaining demand made to Rev John Vincent – mentions Deputy Assistant Commissary General Hansord at Moreton Bay [No 211] Margin Ref 30/09283

A2.6 508 – 510

30/02538 1830 03 30 Hon CS Office of Public Works, Sydney Charles Wilson

1830 03 29 Letter re repairs to mill dam at Port Macquarie – mentions conversion to a bullock mill or wind mill [No 30/79] & Notes in margin

A2.6 511 – 512

Director of Public Works, Sydney

Office of Public Works, Port Macquarie T Meyrick, Lieut 39th Regt Supt of Works

1830 03 25 1830 05 11 1830 05 21

Letter re mill dam at Port Macquarie – repairs impractical – suggests converting to bullock mill or wind mill & Notes [Refs 30/01603, 30/02512]

A2.6 513 – 514

30/02512 Capt Smyth, Port Macquarie 1830 03 25 Notes Para 1: Re mill dam being converted to bullock dam Para 8: Runaways from Moreton Bay – to be returned per “Governor Phillip” – mentions “Isabella” [Refs 30/02538, 30/01603]

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1830 03 25 Letter re destruction of mill dam by floods & conversion of machinery to bullock mill or wind mill [No 6/30] Para 2: Re carpenter for repairs to Church Para 3: Re blankets for natives Para 4: Re 3 runaways from Moreton Bay brought in by John Kinsela/ “Hadlow” & one by James Tyler/ “Malabar” – rewards Para 5: Re crops damaged by heavy rains – mentions Plain at Ballingarra [also spelt Ballyngarra] Para 6: Number of letter omitted Para 7: Re number of clerks at Port Macquarie Para 8: Re runaways from Moreton Bay – strong men, wonders about sending stock to Moreton Bay from Port Macquarie overland – mentions Shoal Bay, also the assistance from blacks in apprehending runaways Para 9: Re damage to Brig “Mary Elizabeth” – heavy weather - danger near Point Plomer, shelter in Trial Bay – mast lost Para 10: Transmitting Returns & List of Passengers [listed in Margin – Returns not filmed here] Passengers Mary Edwards (free) and Charles Edwards to a T O L for Windsor & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 516 – 520


1830 02 19 Letter reporting arrival of “Mary Elizabeth” & re wind mill [No 5/30] Para 2: Re destruction of mill dam at Rollands Plains Para 3: Re accounts Para 4: Re 3 bushrangers – runaways from Moreton Bay – apprehended by George Lewis/ “Elizabeth” with assistance of 2 blacks – reward 7 runaways now at Port Macquarie [Ref 30/02325] Para 5: “Mary Elizabeth” loaded with maize Para 6: Re difficulty crossing bar of river – dangerous situation, boat swamped, men & cargo saved, assistance from blacks headed by Bob Barratt Para 7: Forwarding Returns & Passengers [listed in Margin – Returns not filmed here] Passengers Mrs Williams Miss M McDonald Mrs Fahey [others - not named] Para 8: Re blacks stealing cob corn – mentions Tribe of Brittie (above the Plains) Para 9: Re Government Proclamations & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 521 – 525

30/02325 1830 04 03 1830 04 16

Note Re Tickets of Leave & Regulations - discusses order re George Lewis

A2.6 526


1830 03 22 Letter re sentence of “George Lewis”/”Elizabeth” & reward for apprehension of bushrangers

A2.6 527 - 528


1830 11 19 “Isabella” at top Letter re 3 Moreton Bay runaways apprehended by blacks at Trial Bay [No 23/30] Margin James Barlow/ “Speke” John Little/ “Eliza” Thomas Johnson/ “Asia

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Note in margin – to Norfolk Island Para 2: Re establishment of a telegraph at Port Macquarie Para 3: Re bar at river mouth – floods – mentions Major Innes & Mr Parker & Agricultural Establishment Para 4: Re “Governor Phillip” delayed – forwarding Returns & passengers by “Isabella” [listed in Margin – Returns not filmed here] Passengers Major Innes Deputy Commissary General Allen Mr Monuline ? Mr McDonald [others - not named]

P 532 REPEATED HERE A2.6 533 30/07764 1830 10 15 Hon CS Commandants Office, Port

Macquarie Henry Smyth, Capt 39th Regt Commandant

1830 10 09 Letter re wheat at Rollands Plains – 20 harvest men required [No 18/30] Para 2: Re Rev Mr Cross & 2 assigned servants to cultivate the Glebe – extracts from Archdeacon Broughton “A” & Church Corporation ”B” [Extracts - see p 541 – 543] Para 3: Re sheep to be sent for sick in General Hospital Para 4: Requests guidance with blank forms Para 5: Re Branch of Customs Dept to be set up at Port Macquarie Para 6: Re 2 runaways from Moreton Bay & robberies at north shore & ferry house at Blackmans Point Margin Charles Fagan/ “Countess of Harcourt” John Bulbridge/ “Cambridge” sent to Sydney with witnesses Margin Thomas Smith/ “Minerva” Michael McGrath/ “Boyd” Thomas Pring/ “Mariner” Thomas Baker – free Requests sentences be carried out at Moreton Bay as deterrent Men apprehended by natives – reward Para 7: William Wright/ “Morley” – threatened overseer Brunker Para 8: Replies to correspondence via “Governor Phillip” from Moreton Bay – also to take runaways & witnesses Para 9: Cancels request in Para 3 re fresh meat Para 10: Returns transmitted [listed in Margin] & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 534 - 540

Rev John Cross, Chaplain, Port Macquarie

Archdeacon Broughton~ 1830 08 23 An Extract from a Letter of Pastoral Advice etc received from The Venerable The Archdeacon dated August 23rd 1830 Re extension of the Glebe & 2 assigned servants “A True Extract - signed John Cross – Sep 23, 1830” & Cover “A” Rev John Cross – Chaplain, Port Macquarie, 23rd Sep 1830 On convict labourers for the Glebe etc.

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Rev John Cross, Chaplain, Port Macquarie

The Church Corporation Office 1830 07 27 An Extract from a Letter received from The Church Corporation Office dated July 27 1830 Re the Glebe & convicts assigned to clergymen “A True Extract – signed John Cross, Sep 23rd, 1830”

A2.6 543


1830 11 10 “Isabella” at top Letter re men to Norfolk Island [No 21/30] Para 2: Re telegraph Para 3: Re labourers per “Mary Elizabeth” not arrived – needed for harvest Para 4: Re rewards to natives for public services – money given instead of provisions - for apprehending 2 runaways from Moreton Bay Problems with them buying spirits – mentions Trial Bay tribe Para 5: Return of articles no longer required at Port Macquarie Para 6: Letter not sent on “Mary Elizabeth” now enclosed & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 544 – 547

CS Office 1832 03 28 [For Approval] Re Report of Board considering revised Regulations for issue & accounting for rations – outlines modifications [Refs 31/08261, M1795]

A2.6 548 – 551

1832 03 29 [For Approval/Approved] Circular [M1795] Transmitting Memorandum re modifications in Regulations for issuing & accounting for provisions [rations] by the Civil & Convict Departments in New South Wales dated 16 June 1831 25/8/1831: Crew of Custom House boat 26/8/1831: Civil Officers at Penal Settlements 29/11/1832: Wheat meal at Moreton Bay 30/11/1831: Boys at Carters Barracks 25/1/1832: Maize crops at Bong Bong & Myrtle Creek 19/3/1832: Constables, overseers, servants & boatmen at Norfolk Island not under Civil Sentence 2/5/1832: Fuel for fire – Police Office, Maitland 1/5/1832: Oil & wick – Hyde Park Barrack 3/9/1832: Fuel for fires – Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office 3/9/1832 : Fuel for fires – Police Office, Port Macquarie At end: Circular 32/52 – 24 Sep 1832; 32/653 – 1 Oct 1832~

A2.6 552 – 557

LETTERS RECEIVED 1832 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM

32/01366 Notes Re approval of appointment of Morris as Pilot & military & quarters at Amity Point Re owners of “Caledonia” & “Madeira” Packet & rations for crew

A2.6 558

32/01366 1832 02 22 Note Re Extract for Capt de Sausmarez – mentions runaways

A2.6 559

32/01366 1832 02 14 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 01 31 “Governor Phillip” at top Letter reporting arrival of “Governor Phillip” – ready to proceed to Sydney [No 32/1] Para 2: Re seizure of Schooner “Caledonia” by 11 convicts & their escape – details Mentions anchored at Amity Point – pilot drunk – “Caledonia” was collecting boat belonging to “America” Pilot returned to Sydney & William Morris appointed in his place [Ref 32/00627] Discusses situation at Amity Point & breaking up of establishment at Dunwich Para 3: Re arrival of part of shipwrecked crew of “Madeira” Packet & supply of

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rations – crew mainly New Zealanders & Otaheitians – also prisoner William Cotterell/ “Marquis of Huntly” Para 4: Re death of Mr Holmes Para 5: Re forwarding witnesses on different vessel from the prisoner Para 6: Re murder of Mathew Gallagher by Patrick McGuire – also attempt by John Bloher to murder Thomas O’Mara Para 7: Re death of mare Para 8: Re volunteers at Penal Settlements Para 9: Re volunteer William Long/ “Mangles” & ticket of leave Para 10: Re escape of 2 runaways Margin James Bent/ “Midas” Martin Murphy/ “Isabella” Para 11: Re John Adze – forwarded to Sydney Para 12: Requests supply of seed wheat Para 13: Reports maize crop abundant – surplus to Sydney Para 14: Re prisoners whose sentences have expired – about 100 still at Moreton Bay Para 15: Re Assistant Surgeon Cowper – to Sydney on “Governor Phillip” with Evidences for various trials, Mr Whyte (Evidence at Court Martial), crews of Schooners “Madeira” Packet & “Caledonia”, military guard & 62 prisoners Manifest & List of Prisoners enclosed [Manifest & List not filmed here] & Notes in margin throughout

32/01370 1832 02 14 His Ex Major Gen Richard Bourke, Governor

Moreton Bay Elizabeth Robertson

1832 01 31 1832 03 03 1832 05 21 1832 05 24

Petition of Elizabeth Robertson alias Davis per “Friendship” requesting mitigation of sentence Note re above - sentence remitted Details re Elizabeth Robertson & sentence

A2.6 575 576 577

32/01597 Note re Dillane A2.6 578 32/01597 1832 02 22 Hon CS Commandants Office, Moreton

Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 02 16 “Isabella” at top Acknowledging receipt of letter per “Isabella” [No 32/2] Para 2: Re death of Thomas Dillane per “Medina” Para 3: Re cargo of maize to Sydney Para 4: Re prisoners Para 5: Manifest of cargo of “Isabella” & list of prisoners enclosed [Manifest & List not filmed here] & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 579 – 580

Hon CS Capt Clunie, Commandant, Moreton Bay

1832 02 16 Extract of a Letter from Captain Clunie, Commandant of Moreton Bay to Hon the Colonial Secretary Sydney dated 16 Feb 1832 Re death of Thomas Dillane per “Medina” Note re Thomas Dillane [Ref 32/01597]

A2.6 581 582


1832 01 17 Letter re Thomas Dillane per “Medina” [No 32/17] & Notes throughout

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Lieut Gen Darling Downing Street Howick

1831 03 20 “By the Camden 26 July 1831” Letter enclosing copy of petition from wife of Thomas Dillane requesting his property be remitted to her [Petition at p 590] [M1745 – 20/12/31] & Notes re above [Ref 32/00536]

A2.6 587 – 588

Hon CS Government House R Darling

1831 08 11 Memorandum for the Colonial Secretary re fate of Thomas Dillane [M1667 – 12/8/31]

A2.6 589

Secretary of State Croagh, Rathkeal, Co of Limerick Mary Dillane

1831 03 06 “Enclosure with Lord Howick’s letter dated 20 March 1831” [M1745] “Copy” Petition of Mary Connell alias Dillane re death of Thomas Dillane

A2.6 590 – 591


1832 02 20 1832 07 29

Letter re fresh beef supplied to Moreton Bay by Mr H Cowper, Assistant Colonial Surgeon – payment [Ref 31/05632] [No 114] & notes throughout Notes re above

A2.6 592 - 593

32/01535 Notes Re Deputy Commissary General & price for fresh beef delivered to Commissariat Store, Moreton Bay by Mr Asst Surgeon Cowper - details

A2.6 594 – 595


Hon CS 1831 07 30 Extract of a Letter from the Hon the Colonial Secretary addressed to the Commandant of Moreton Bay dated 30 July 1831 No 31/8 Para 5: re purchase of cattle

A2.6 596

32/01600 1832 02 22 His Ex Maj Gen Richard Bourke, Governor

Margaret Connor 1832 03 03

Petition of Margaret Connor per “Minstrel” to return to Head Quarters Note re above – Refused

A2.6 597 598

32/01813 1832 03 02 His Ex the Governor Judges Chambers, Sydney James Dowling

1832 02 21 1832 03 01

Letter re remission of sentence of William House alias William Smith/ “Larkins” & Notes re above To be remitted

A2.6 599 – 600

1832~ 1832 09 19

Notes re remitted sentences James Davidson B C [32/04839, 32/05361] John Pearce or Douglas B C [32/05359] William Reynolds B C [32/05682] Henry Chantrill/ “Dick” [32/04314, 32/04902] – mentions Charles Bogg William House or Smith/ “Larkins” [32/01813, 32/05357] – mentions Dalton & Note re pardons for above

A2.6 601 602


William Smith Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 06 30 1832 06 30 1832 07 22

Petition of William Smith/ “Larkins” – mentions confession of Dalton, also mentions John Yeates Certificate Re Dalton’s confession Notes re William Smith or House/ “Larkins” – mentions Dalton [Ref 32/01813]

A2.6 603 – 604 605

32/01813 Hon Judge Dowling Moreton Bay William Smith Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 01 23 1832 01 28

Letter re conviction for burglary at Mr John Moore’s Wellington Public House, Parramatta – mentions Dalton’s confession Requests investigation into his case Certificate Re Dalton’s confession

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John Beeson Sydney ? Wood Sydney ?

1832 02 28 1832 02 28 1832 03 07

Petition of Mary Pate/ native of colony that husband Reubin Pate [also spelt Reuben & Rubin] be returned to Head Quarters Testimonial Testimonial Testimonial Re Rubin Pate Notes re above [Ref 205/32]

A2.6 609 – 610 611 612

32/03834 1832 05 17 Hon CS Sydney William Whyte, Clerk to Commandant

1832 05 17 1832 07 21

Letter requesting remuneration in lieu of lodging & rations since arriving from Moreton Bay – mentions Mr Hamilton (formerly Clerk to Commandant at Norfolk Island) & Notes re above Note

A2.6 613 – 614 615

32/03834 1832 06 04 Note Re Mr Whyte’s allowance & return to Moreton Bay by “Isabella”

A2.6 616


1832 05 17 1832 05 18

Letter re passage for Mr Henry Cowper & servant on “Isabella” to Moreton Bay Note re above

A2.6 617 618


1832 04 14

Letter re Mr Henry Cowper resuming duties at Moreton Bay – requests passage on “Isabella” Note re above Mentions “Isabella” [Ref 32/03840]

A2.6 619 620


1832 05 18 Letter transmitting Mr Browning’s account of seizure of “Caledonia” from Moreton Bay – mentions Navigator’s Islands Statement of Mr Browning late Master of the “Caledonia” Re seizure of “Caledonia” off Point of Amity Island at Moreton Bay – mentions Friendly Islands & Port St Vincent on Caledonia, New Hebrides & Rotumah Mentions Europeans Emery, formerly Second Mate of Whaler “Harriet” & Ready from NSW – then to Wallis Island & Navigator’s Islands – mentions runaways Suggests station at Wallis Island

A2.6 621 – 622 623 – 626

George Browning 1832 05 17 Letter re seizure of Schooner “Caledonia”, sent to procure wreck of ship “America” lost on “Loo” ? Island – mentions William Evans, also Hastings & William Smith Master told to steer to Rotumah – John McDonald shot & William Vaughan Connor sent overboard, John Smith spared Took water at Port St Vincent – Hastings left behind, Emery came on board Mentions John Ready at Rotumah – master told to go to Wallis Island Mentions Watson, Hogg & John Smith – Navigators Islands Ship sank & Master rescued by Barque “Oldham” of London – Captain caught Evans who escaped, probably drowned Mentions whale boat taken from Norfolk Island to New Zealand – vessel taken to Rotumah – “Java” Packet

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32/04902 1832 06 30 Hon CS Crown Solicitor’s Office W H Moore

1832 06 30 1832 07 17

Letter re Henry Chantrill – mentions Charles Bogg & Notes re above Mentions Charles Bogg/ B C [Ref 31/10397] Note re Bogg [Ref 31/07360, 31/10002, 31/10397, 31/10335, 32/00165]

A2.6 631, 633 [no p 632] 634


1832 06 07 1832 06 27

Submitting letter written by Henry Chantrill/ “Dick” to former master Mr Piper of Bathurst [Letter on p 639] [32/315] & Notes [Ref 32/04902] Note re above Mentions J W Moore [Ref 32/04902]

A2.6 635 – 637 638

32/04314 Capt J Piper Moreton Bay Henry Chantrill

1832 01 26 Letter re his circumstances – mentions Charles Bogg – requests assistance with his case Notes re above Details re Henry Chantrill/ “Dick”

A2.6 639 – 640 641

F A Hely, Sydney Allowaybank John Piper

1832 02 23 Returning letter from Chantrill A2.6 642 – 643

32/04417 1832 06 09 Major Gen Richard Bourke

28 George Street, Sydney Caleb Wilson

1832 06 04 Letter re Samuel Fairs – married to his daughter whilst already married – protesting against pardon – mentions Mr Dixon ONLY 2 PAGES OF THIS LETTER HERE – REMAINING PAGES AT P 662

A2.6 644 – 645

32/08757 1832 11 26 Hon CS Police Office Sydney Charles Windeyer Asst Police Magistrate for Principal Superintendent of Police

1832 11 26 Letter re Samuel Fairs – enclosing a copy of deposition – Sureties Messrs Robert Hayward, Market Street, Dealer & Richard Rowe, Market Street, since dead [Deposition on p 648]

A2.6 646 - 647

32/08757 Caleb Wilson 1826 06 19 Deposition of Caleb Wilson re Samuel Fairs “Sworn the 19th June 1826 before F Rossi, Supt of Police” “True Copy – Charles Windeyer, Asst Police Magistrate”

A2.6 648

32/04252 His Ex Maj Gen Richard Bourke

Moreton Bay Samuel Fairs Moreton Bay Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 01 24 1832 01 26

Petition of Samuel Fairs Certificate

A2.6 649 – 650

32/04252 1832 06 01~

Hon Francis Forbes, Chief Justice of New South Wales

Moreton Bay Samuel Fairs Supreme Court Office Francis Forbes, Chief Justice

1832 01 31 1832 05 23 1832 05 03 1832 11 26

Petition of Samuel Fairs re mitigation of sentence & Note Note re above Mentions bigamy of Fairs & violence towards Wilson

A2.6 651 652

33/00241 R Bourke 1833 01 08 Notes Re investigation into Wilson’s complaint re Samuel Fairs [Ref 32/04252]

A2.6 653 – 654

Police Office, Sydney Thomas Egan [his mark]

1832 11 07 Affidavit of Thomas Agan [also spelt Egan] of Prince Street, Sydney re Samuel Fairs & his wife in Hobart – mentions Mr C Wilson’s daughter “Sworn before me this 7th day of November 1832 – Charles Windeyer, Asst Police Magistrate”

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Samuel Marsden Certificate re marriage of Samuel Fairs of Parramatta & Mary Buckley “Extracted from the Parish Register, Parish of St John, Parramatta – John Whitehead, Clerk”

Mr Wilson formerly a Tailor – he is father-in law of Samuel Fairs - George Street, Sydney, NSW

Argile Street, Hobart Town Mary Fairs Witnessed by Joseph Church, Hobart Town

1829 07 13 Letter re Samuel Fairs (husband) – married under name Mary Buckley A2.6 658 – 659

32/04639 1832 06 20~

Hon CS Police Office, Penrith George Druitt George Thomas Savage

1832 06 19 1832 06 28

Letter re Magistrates who sentenced Richard Smith/ “Royal Charlotte” [Sir John Jamison & Capt Wright late Resident Magistrate] & Thomas Wallace/ “Nithsdale”[Capt Wright & George Druitt] [M1887] Notes re above

A2.6 660 661

32/04417 1832 06 09 Major Gen Richard Bourke

28 George Street, Sydney Caleb Wilson

1832 06 04 1832 07 22

Letter re Samuel Fairs – married to his daughter whilst already married – protesting against pardon – mentions Mr Dixon & Notes re above FOR EARLIER PAGES OF THIS LETTER - SEE P 644

A2.6 662 -663

32/04683 1832 06 22 Hon CS Police Office, Maitland P N Anley, Resident Magistrate

1832 06 19 Letter re sentencing Matthew Fox/ “Daphne” – number of magistrates Notes re above [Ref 31/406]

A2.6 664 665

32/04683 Police Office, Maitland T G Gome Robert Cugsen Henry Hewitt Police Office, Maitland William Gradow [his mark] Police Office, Maitland P N Anley Emmanuel Hungerford

1831 11 17 1831 11 17 1831 11 17 1831 11 17 1831 11 21 1831 11 24

“Copy” Before P N Anley JP Resident Magistrate re Mathew Fox/ “Daphne” [also spelt Matthew Fox] Deposition of Thomas G Gome – mentions house of Mr Hewitt “Sworn before me this 17th Nov 1831 – P N Anley” Deposition of Constable Robert Cugsen “Sworn before me this 17th day of Nov 1831 – P N Anley” Deposition of Mr Henry Hewitt “Sworn before me this 17th day of Nov 1831 – P N Anley” Before P N Anley Resident Magistrate Deposition of William Gradow “Sworn before me this 21st Nov 1831 – P N Anley” Sentence “A True Copy Extracted from the Records – P N Anley, Resident Magistrate”

A2.6 666 - 668

32/04683 P N Anley, Resident Magistrate, Maitland


1831 12 02 “Copy” Letter giving opinion re conviction of Mathew Fox “A True Copy – P N Anley”

A2.6 669 – 670

32/04839 1832 06 29 His Ex Maj Gen Richard Bourke

Richard William Cobcroft, N Ridge, John Cobcroft jnr, John Yeomans John Johnstone & J W Howe, Executors Windsor

1832~ 1832 04 01~

Petition of Inhabitants & Householders in Windsor & on the Banks of the Hawkesbury on behalf of James Davison at Moreton Bay Certificate

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William Cox, Archibald Bell, J Brabyn Windsor S North, Superintendent of Police Pitt Town M D Meares, Chaplain John McGarvie, Minister John Dunmore Lang, Minister Richard Fitzgerald, Thomas Lebbutt, Thomas Arndell Andrew Johnston, Thomas Dargin ? George Loder Abraham Johnston

1832 04 12 1832 04 26 1832 06 26 1832 07 26 1832 08 10 1832 10 02

Certificate Certificate Certificate [in margin] Certificate “479/32” Notes re above Pardon prepared

673 674

32/05361 1832 07 19~

His Ex Maj Gen Richard Bourke, Governor

Moreton Bay James Davison

1832 06 30 Petition of James Davidson/ came free [also spelt Davison] – cattle stealing – asking for return to Head Quarters Notes re above James Davidson/ born colony [Ref 32/04839]

A2.6 675 – 676 677


1832 06 11 Per “Governor Phillip” Acknowledging receipt of letters by “Isabella” – repaired & ready to go to Norfolk Island [No 32/3] Para 2: Re slaughter of cattle – Commissariat Store [Ref 31/05632, 32/01535] Para 3: Re Trial of John Bloher [spelt Blore in margin] & evidence of prisoners Margin Witnesses: Reily Smith/ “General Stewart” & Martin Smith/ “Earl St Vincent” & details [Ref 32/02896] Also mentions O’Mara Para 4: Re character of Henry Townsend [Refs 32/01372, 32/06401] Para 5: Re particulars of men sent to Moreton Bay per “Eleanor” in August last Para 6: Re number of prisoners at Settlement whose Colonial Sentences have expired Para 7: Re child born to Martha Fry – says father is Mr Parker, Superintendent of Agriculture Para 8: Sum of money from Principal Superintendent of Convicts stolen or lost Discusses problems with Mr Hely & transmission & receipt of prisoners money Mentions William Cunningham, William Hay, Samuel Fairs

A2.6 678 – 684

32/05306 Commandant, Moreton Bay

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney F A Hely John Nye

1832 02 22

“Copy” Letter re money transaction for William Hay – mentions David Murray [Ref 31/348] “A True Copy – Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant – Rec’d 1st June 1832” Note Only part of the page

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Mr Nye

“T C H”

1832 10 09

Note Re 32/05306 requesting enclosures [Note written over – hard to read] Re enquiries

688 689

32/05306 Commandant, Moreton Bay


1831 05 17 “Duplicate 15/2/32 “ “Copy” Letter re prisoners money transmitted to Superintendent of Convicts, Sydney Re William Pearce & Mary Pearce – payment - other money returned [No 31/348] P S Re money being returned: Margin John Smith/ “Atlas” John Greenhalgh/ “Speke” Patrick Cullen/ “Countess of Harcourt” Samuel Fairs/ “Indian” James Cassidy/ “Ann & Amelia” Also mentions Thomas Mills/ “Eliza” At bottom: “J Clunie, Capt 17th Regt Commandant – Rec’d 1st June 1832”

A2.6 690 - 691

32/05306 David Murray, Sydney

Moreton Bay William Hay

1832 01 30

“Copy” Letter re payment of monies “A True Copy – F A Hely” “Certified – true copy - J MacAllister, Sydney 21/2/32” “A True Copy – Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant”

A2.6 692


1832 10 10 Letter re problems with monies belonging to convicts at Moreton Bay [No 32/547] Discusses parcels of money unopened [Ref 31/01172] Mentions William Pearce/ “Lady Castlereagh” & Mary Pearce – money paid Discusses problems with depositing at Post Office – mentions Mr Macalister [also spelt MacAllister] (Principal Clerk in this Office)

A2.6 693 – 698

F A Hely J Macalister 1832 10 09 Memorandum Re parcel of money taken to Post Office & returned – overlooked Mentions Mr Cahuac – too late for vessel to Moreton Bay

A2.6 699 – 700

31/01172 1831 02 16 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney F A Hely Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney Mary Pearce [her mark] Witness Thomas Ryan & ?McGillivray

1831 02 14 1831 02 10

Letter transmitting receipt of Mary Pearce for money due to her Discusses Savings Bank & small sums of money & Notes [written over letter – hard to read] Receipt

A2.6 701 – 704 705

31/01920 1831 03 16 Hon CS Treasury C Riddell

1831 03 16 Letter re Savings Bank receipt for Charles Smith/ “Ocean” – mentions Mary Pate & his Will

A2.6 706

31/00860 1831 02 05 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney F A Hely “F A H”

1831 02 04 1831 02 10

Letter re parcel of money from Mr Spicer at Moreton Bay belonging to William Pearce/ “Lady Castlereagh” & Mary Pearce/ “Ann” – requests directions re disposal [No 31/68] Notes re above Note Re enclosures with letter 31/68

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1832 06 30 “Per Governor Phillip:” Acknowledging receipt of letter by “Governor Phillip” – loaded with maize at Amity Point – ready for Sydney Para 2: Re blankets not supplied per requisitions [Ref 32/05929] Para 3: Re seed wheat not supplied [Ref 32/05929] Para 4: Re robbery of Commissariat Store & other offences – query re increasing sentences Discussion of prisoners at Moreton Bay & punishment – mentions Lieut Nagel -appointment as Magistrate Mentions volunteer Long implicated in robbing the public store – detained with 2 others Para 5: Discusses terms of transportation of certain prisoners – query re legality of sentences Para 6: Re Robert May – free – committed to House of Correction as vagrant – encloses copy of evidence taken [see p 722 & 723] Para 7: Re Lieut Nagel 17th Foot relieving Lieut Harvey at Moreton Bay – approval for duties as Superintendent of Public Works Para 8: Re William Morris, Pilot – mentions James Hexton & Edward King – arrangements re pay & conditions relating to command of vessel Para 9: Re John Smith/ “Hebe” – wife wishes to join him Margin S A Smith/ “Grenada” Mr Duguid’s Bank of Australia [Ref 32/06843] Para 10: Re petitions to be forwarded – Certificates added where appropriate Para 11: Re Edinburgh Museum & Naval & Military Museum in London – requires assistance to procure “a few objects of natural history” for the institutions & with packing same Para 12: Re “Governor Phillip” & “Isabella” & mail Para 13: Manifest of articles on “Governor Phillip” & List of 80 prisoners enclosed [Manifest & List not filmed here] & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 711 - 721

32/05307 Brisbane Town J Clunie JP P Spicer Robert Winters [as it is]

1832 04 14 Robert May – Free – Vagrancy Statement of Mr Peter Spicer, Superintendent of Convicts Statement of Robert Winter, Principal Overseer Defence “Committed to the House of Correction for One Calendar Month”

A2.6 722

Brisbane Town Clunie JP P Spicer Richard Green

1832 05 19 Robert May – Free – Vagrancy / a Repeated Offence Statement of Mr Peter Spicer Superintendent of Convicts Statement of Principal Overseer Richard Green Defence “Committed to the House of Correction for Three Calendar Months” Outlines work done by free men

A2.6 723 - 726


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Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 06 08 Account of Money Belonging to Prisoners forwarded to the Principal Superintendent of Convicts on the 12th November 1830 John Smith John Greenhalgh Patrick Cullen Samuel Fairs James Cassidy Alfred Bryer [also spelt Briers] Note re Alfred Briers – mentions Messrs Buckles? Baxter & Co, London & Mr Bunn, Sydney

A2.6 727

32/05353 32/05353

1832 07 19 His Ex Maj Gen Richard Bourke

Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 06 30 1832 09 29

Petition of John Welch/ “Minerva” – mitigation of sentence Certificate & Notes re above Notes re above Details re John Welsh/ “Minerva” – also named as John Welsh alias Cartwright/ “Minerva” 4 Notes re above John Walsh/ “Minerva”[also spelt Welch, Welsh]

A2.6 728 – 730 731 732


Moreton Bay Jane Boardman

1832 06 27 1832 07 22 1832 08 10

Petition of Jane Harrison now Boardman/ “Morley” 1818 Notes re above Notes re above Jane Harrison alias Jones now Boardman/ “Morley” 3

A2.6 733 734 735~

32/05355 1832 07 19 His Ex Maj Gen Richard Bourke Mr Nye

Moreton Bay Richard Green Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 06 25 1832 06 26 1832 08 10

Petition of Richard Green/ “John” 1827 Certificate Green: Principal Overseer & Chief Constable at Agricultural Establishment & Notes re above [Ref 32/05360] [R Green, J Spencer] Notes re above Details re Richard Green/ “John” Note 32/05355 R Green ] 32/05360 John Spencer] at Moreton Bay under order of Secretary of State have petitioned 32/05354 Jane Boardman not John 32/05355, 32/05360, 32/05358: Return to Head Quarters – not remission of Colonial Sentence, they are not at Moreton Bay under such sentence

A2.6 736 – 737 738 739 – 740


Moreton Bay John Spencer Moreton Bay

1832 06 27 1832 06 27

Petition of John Spencer/ “Speke” 1826 Certificate

A2.6 742 – 743 [no p 741]


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J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

Notes re above Details re John Spencer/ “Speke” 3

744


Moreton Bay William White Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 06 28 1832 06 28 1832 07 21 1832 08 10

Petition of William White/ “General Stewart” 1818 Certificate Appointed overseer Notes re above William White/ “General Stewart”

A2.6 745 – 746 747


Moreton Bay John Pearce Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 06 26 1832 07 22 1832 07 26 1832 08 10 1832 10 12

Petition of John Pearce/ native of colony Certificate Notes re above Notes re above John Pearce or Douglas/ B C

A2.6

748 749 750


Moreton Bay Robert George Moreton Bay J O Clunie, Capt 17th Regt, Commandant

1832 06 27 1832 07 22 1832 08 10

Petition of Robert George/ “Malabar” 1819 – employed as Baker Certificate Notes re above Robert George/ “Malabar”

A2.6 751 752

32/05682 1832 10 01 His Ex Maj Gen Richard Bourke, Governor

Wilberforce Clarendon William Cox J Brabyn, Capt Belmont Archibald Bell

1832 06 08 1832 06 09 1832 06 12 1832 07 30

Petition of Richard Reynolds of Wilberforce, Farmer – on behalf of eldest son William Reynolds/ B C [522/32 on cover sheet] Certificate Certificate Certificate & Note re remission

A2.6 753 - 755


1832 08 10 1832 08 10

Letter re seed wheat & blankets for Moreton Bay – blankets on “Governor Phillip”, seed wheat to be sent Notes re above

A2.6 756 – 757 758


1832 08 29 Acknowledging receipt of letters per “Governor Phillip” – returning [No 32/6] Para 2: awaiting instructions re men retained at Moreton Bay – sentences not yet expired [Ref 32/05307] Para 3: Forwarding Return from Asst Surgeon Cowper re patients admitted to hospital from Brisbane Town & Eagle Farm – fever & ague – discusses state of

A2.6 759 – 762


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health of Settlement [Ref 32/01635, 32/05839] Para 4: Accommodation of sick female prisoners – discusses hospital arrangements LETTER INCOMPLETE HERE – CONTINUES P 769

32/01635 32/01635~ [written 32/01365]

1832 02 24 Hon CS Capt Clunie, Commandant

Medical Dept, Sydney J Bowman Henry Cowper J Bowman

1832 02 24 1832 08 01 1832 07 30 1832 08 10 1832 01 01 1829 09 01

Letter enclosing Abstract of Medical Reports from Moreton Bay – re increase in fevers – mentions Eagle Farm & query re farming near swamp & Notes Mentions Eagle Farm [Ref 32/05839] Comparative Statement of the Monthly Numbers of Cases of Intermittent Fever under Treatment in H M General Hospital at Moreton Bay, from Brisbane Town and Eagle Farm respectively since the 1st day of January 1832 Abstract of the Hospital Returns received from Moreton Bay from Sept 1829 to Dec 1831 Intermittent Fevers

A2.6 763 – 764 765 766

32/05839 1832 08 08 Hon CS Medical Dept, Sydney J Mitchell for the Inspector J Mitchell for the Inspector

1832 08 07 1832 01 01

Letter transmitting Abstract from Hospital Returns Moreton Bay re cases of Intermittent Fever Abstract of the Hospital Returns received from Moreton Bay from January to June 1832 Intermittent Fever

A2.6 767 768


1832 08 29 CONTINUING LETTER FROM P 759 Para 5: Details re William Davey/ “Countess of Harcourt”, John Williams/ “Marquis of Huntly” [also spelt Huntley] Para 6: Re married officers & difficulties with female servants assigned from Factory at Parramatta – suggests females from Moreton Bay Factory be assigned Para 7: Transmitting Manifest of cargo of “Governor Phillip” & List of passengers & prisoners to Sydney [Manifest & List not filmed here] & Notes in margin throughout

A2.6 769 - 770

32/06843~ [obscured – checked black book]

1832 09 12~ [obscured]

Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney F A Hely

1832 09 12 1832 10 06 1832 10 09

At top: Ref 32/05307 Letter re permission for Sarah A Smith/ “Grenada”, assigned servant of Mr L Duguid, to join husband John Smith/ “Hebe” at Moreton Bay [No 32/508] Enclosing letter from Mr Duguid [see p 778] Details re the Smiths – notes wife: Sarah Ann Pearce Notes re above

A2.6 771 – 773 774

32/05451 1832 07 23 Secretary of the Colonial Department

Sarah Ann Smith 1832 07 21 Letter re joining her husband John Smith at Moreton Bay – letter taken to Colonial Secretary by Ryley Smith P S - Servant to Leslie Duguid Esq., Bank of Australia, Sydney Note re above [Ref 32/05307]

A2.6 775 – 776 777

32/06843 Principal Superintendent of Convicts

Cook’s River Leslie Duguid

1832 08 27~ 1832 08 27~

Letter re Sarah A Smith/ “Grenada”, wife of John Smith/ “Hebe” – returned to Government, recommends she be allowed to go to Moreton Bay Notes re above [Ref Colonial Secretary’s letter 11 Aug – 32/00689]

A2.6 778 779


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32/06888 1832 09 14 Hon CS Dawes Point, Sydney William Walker & Co

1832 09 12 1832 09 22 1832 10 06

Letter transmitting Statement from Capt Bolger [also spelt Bulger] Master of “Lynx” re conduct of 2 runaways from Moreton Bay picked up by the “Lynx” [Ref 32/06717] & Notes re above

A2.6 780 – 781


1832 09 22 1832 09 27 1832 09 28

Letter re Joseph Jones/ “Lady Castlereagh” – on Hulk from “Lynx” – query whether “free” Notes re above [Ref 32/06717] Note re 32/06717

A2.6 782 783 784

32/07154 High Sheriff H M Hulk “Phoenix” Thomas Makeig, Superintendent

1832 09 22 Memo Particulars re Joseph Jones/ “Lady Castlereagh”, runaway per “Lynx”

A2.6 785

32/07324 1832 10 01 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J Macalister for Hely

1832 10 01 Letter re Joseph Jones/ “Lady Castlereagh” [No 32/532] [Refs 32/06717, 32/06888, 32/07154]

A2.6 786 – 787


1832 09 06 1832 09 11

Letter re particulars of runaways from Moreton Bay – Henry Byrne/ “Prince Regent” 4, Joseph Jones/ “Lady Castlereagh” – to Sydney per Barque “Lynx” to Hulk – found at Fredericks Point, north of Moreton Bay [No 32/498] Notes re above Mentions Owner of “Lynx” – Walker & Co [Ref 32/06888]

A2.6 788 – 790 791

32/06888 Messrs William Walker & Co., Sydney

Sydney Edward Bolger, Commanding Bark [sic] “Lynx”

1832 09 12 “Copy” Letter re 2 runaways taken on “Lynx” – conduct

A2.6 792

32/07241 1832 09 28 His Ex Maj Gen R Bourke, Governor

Underwood’s Distillery R C Campbell, A B Spark, George Bunn, J Norton, J E Manning, ? Wentworth, James Laidley, Richard Jones, Thomas Walker, P Gardner, R Therry, Alexander Berry, William Cordeaux, William Lithgow, F Rossi, James Chisholm, Samuel Marsden, J Harris, ? Perry, Thomas Arnold

1832 08 01 Memorial of Elizabeth Forbes, daughter & James Underwood, brother-in law of Sarah Payne – begging remission of sentence at Moreton Bay – mentions her Petition Recommendations

A2.6 793 – 794 794 - 795

32/07241 Moreton Bay Clunie

1832 08 31 Letter re Sarah Payne & conduct at Moreton Bay A2.6 795 [as it is]

P 795 REPEATED HERE A2.6 795 LETTER AT P 792 REPEATED HERE A2.6 796 Harington H Dumaresq

“R D”

1831 05 13~ 1831 05 13 1831 05 14

Letter re Petition [of Sarah Payne] sent to his office – mentions Late William Halloran & Mr Underwood Note re Petition

A2.6 797 – 799 800


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Nye Note Re unhealthy state of Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [Refs 32/01635, 32/05839]

A2.6 801

Part of a note A2.6 802 His Ex Lieut Gen

Ralph Darling, Governor

George Bunn, Richard Jones, Letitia Ann Logan, James Brindley, ? Bettington, Henry Cowper, Robert Campbell Sydney W Jemmett Browne, Edward Wollstonecraft, W H Moore, Thomas Macvitie, James Chisholm, A B Spark, James Norton, Samuel Marsden

1831 04 18

Petition of Sarah Payne - wife of John Payne, late of Sydney, Brewer Testimonials Recommendations

A2.6 803 804

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NOTES ~ Have used this symbol throughout when I have “assumed” details which have not been provided – e.g. “Hon CS” has been omitted on document See also “Dates” CS REF NUMBERS For SORTING purposes, I have entered CS Reference Numbers to five places 00001 - 10000 For FINDING purposes I have inserted 0s in the Contents where CS ref Numbers have been cited DATES Format used throughout is YEAR MONTH DAY – one space between ~ Used to indicate dates which are incomplete on document, usually in Notes PAGE NUMBERS For SORTING purposes I have entered all page numbers to 3 places


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Reel No. A2.6

New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934 _______________________________

Letters relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland, 182 2 – 1860 From the Originals in the Archives Office of New So uth Wales

Letters received 1831 and papers filed with them 1 - 557 [continued from Reel A 2.5] Letters received 1832 and papers filed with them 558 - 804 [continued on Reel A 2.7]

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