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ABEL; Henry
On 8 February 1879 at the age of nineteen,Henry was sentenced at
Hobart to Four Months in gaol for Deserting his Vessel. His warrant
number was 12745. He is shown as being a seaman, Catholic with one prior
conviction and could read and write. Henry had arrived in Tasmania
aboard the Isabella as a Free Convict. On 26 March 1879 he was found
guilty of Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced to One Month in Chains.
Henry was eventually released to freedom on 13 September.
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AHERNE; Daniel
Daniel was formerly a soldier of the 99th Regiment. He was sentenced
to LIFE (a Commutation) in the HSC on 30 August 1864 for Wounding with
Intent to Kill and sent to Port Arthur.His warrant number was 11706.
Daniel had arrived in Tasmania aboard the Emma as a Free Convict,
resumably from NSW. It appears that while at Port Arthur he was found
guilty of Grievious Bodily Harm. On the 12 August 1865 he was sentenced
in the HSC to Five Years in Chains. He was returned to Port Arthur on 4
February 1877. He arrived back at CSG on 31 October and was discharged
to the Insane Hospital on 26 March 1878. Daniel is shown as being a
shoemaker, Protestant with one prior conviction, literate and was then
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BRIGHT; William
William was originally sentenced in the HSC on 9 July 1872 to Eight
Years for Housebreaking and Larceny. He had arrived in VDL aboard the
Louisa on 26 April 1846 shown as being a free settler. Records show that
he had arrived in Australia aboard the Asia as a convict. William, aged
55, escaped on 19 July 1876 and upon his recapture at New Norfolk (date
not shown) was sentenced to Three Years in Chains. He is shown as being
a millwright, Protestant with three or more convictions and was
literate. William was transferred to Port Arthur on 9 August 1876. He
was eventually released to freedom on 31 March 1880 with remission.
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BRODIE; Thomas Henry
On 13 November 1877 native-born Thomas was found guilty at the Police
Office Launceston of Assaulting a Female, Assaulting the Police and
Escaping Lawful Custody. He was sentenced to Three Months on the first
charge and Six Months each on the second and third charges. His warrant
number was 12240. He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with three
or more prior convictions and could read and write. On the 25 January
1878 he was sentenced at CSG for Prison Offences and received 14 Days
Solitary in Chains. Thomas was released on 5 April.
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COLLINS; Walter
Walter is shown arriving in Tasmania on board the Lady Belmore as a
free convict on 1 January 1877. On 10 April that year he was found
guilty in the LSC of Assault and Robbery and was sentenced to Five Years
gaol. His warrant number was 907. Twenty year-old Walter arrived at CSG
on 18 April and escaped on 30 August. He was eventually captured and
sentenced to Six Months in Chains. His warrant number on this offence
was 11907. However, on 7 April 1878 Walter escaped from the stone quarry
and when recaptured five days after his escape, he received a further
Nine Months in Chains. A release date is not shown.
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COOPER; James Joseph
Native-born James was charged with Receiving on 11 May 1874 and
sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number was 11132.
James is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction
and could read and write. On 6 June 1876, now at CSG, he was charged
with Misconduct and Making a False Statement. James received a Six Month
sentence. His warrant number was 12081. On the 4 March 1879 James was
found guilty in the HSC of Forgery and Uttering while apparently still
in gaol. He was due to be released on 12 March 1879, now aged 25 years,
but received a Ten Year sentence. His warrant number was still 12081.
However, on that same date he is shown as being found guilty of three
separate prison offences. The first offence received a sentence of Three
Months in Chains.
The second received 41 Days Solitary Confinement
and the third resulted in Twelve Months Hard Labour. James was
eventually released to freedom on 10 November 1886. |
DOUGLAS; Robert aka WELSH; WEBSTER
Robert was originally sentenced to Eight Years gaol on 13 February
1872 for Burglary and sent to Port Arthur. He had arrived in Tasmania,
aged 49 years, aboard the Royal William, presumably from NSW, as a free
settler. His warrant number was 10390. Robert is shown as being a
currier, Catholic with three prior convictions and literate. On 21 July
1874 he was sentenced to Six Months gaol for escaping on 17 May 1874,
presumably from Port Arthur. Robert arrived back at CSG on 21 July. He
again escaped on 23 June 1876 and was apparently recaptured on or about
10 September 1877. On that date he was sentenced to Twelve Months in
Chains. Undeterred, Robert again escaped on 27 November. On this
occasion he was only free for a few days. His court appearance resulted
in a Four Year sentence and Twelve Months in Chains. Robert was
eventually released to freedom with remission on 28 September 1881. |
FISHER; George
George arrived in VDL aboard the Stratheden on 25 December 1845 from
London. On 1 December 1874 at the age of 44 years he was found guilty in
the HSC of Forging and Uttering an Order. He was sentenced to Twelve
Years and sent to Port Arthur. His warrant number was 11256. George is
shown as being a tailor, Protestant with three or more convictions and
could read and write. He is also shown as holding a TOL. It would appear
that at some time in or around September 1877 George escaped, presumably
from CSG, as he was found guilty of escaping and sentenced to Twelve
Months Hard Labour in Chains on 10 September. However, on 27 November he
was found guilty of Burglary and Escape and sentenced to Six Years and
Twelve Months in Chains. George was finally released on 19 August 1883.
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LANGTON; John
Originally sentenced on 9 January 1873 to Seven Years for Indecent
Assault at the LSC, 45 year-old John was found guilty of Attempting to
Escape on 11 April 1876 and was sentenced to Three Months in Chains. His
warrant number was 11257. John is shown as being a farm labourer,
Protestant with one prior conviction and was literate. He had arrived in
Tasmania on board the Maria Somes as a free settler on 9 August 1850.
John was released on 15 January 1879.
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PARKER; Edwin Robert
Native-born Edwin was 27 years-old when he was sentenced at the LSC
on 4 November 1886 to 15 Years for Manslaughter. His warrant number was
16496. On 26 August 1888 he was found guilty of Absconding from CSG and
sentenced to Six Months in Chains. He is shown as being a seaman,
Catholic with three or more convictions and was illiterate. There is no
release date as the gate-book ceased at the end of 1890. |
WALKER; John
At 23 years of age, John appears to have arrived in Tasmania aboard
the Derwent as a Free Convict early in 1878. On 15 October 1878 John was
found guilty of Horse Stealing at the LSC and was sentenced to Four
Years gaol. His warrant number was 12587. He is shown as being a
labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.
However, on 25 November he was found guilty of Escaping on 16 November
and sentenced to Six Months in Chains.
However, on 5 April 1880 John is shown as escaping again and there is no mention
of him being recaptured or released. |
WALMSLEY; Joseph
Another who was sentenced at the LSC, Joseph received Eight Years for
Housebreaking and Stealing on 17 September 1872 and was sent to Port
Arthur. His warrant number was 893. On 19 July 1876 Joseph escaped from
the Stone Shed and after several days on the run was recaptured. He was
then sentenced to Twelve Months in Chains. Joseph is shown as being a
cook, Protestant with three or more convictions and could read and
write. He appears to have arrived in Tasmania aboard the vessel Isabella
(2) as a free settler. There is no release date shown.
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WARRENER; John
Nineteen year-old John was sentenced in the HSC on 8 June 1876 to
Eight Years gaol for Assault with Intent to Rape. His warrant number was
11496. Native-born, he is shown as being a farm labourer, Protestant
with no prior convictions and was literate. John was later found guilty
of Escaping from Custody between 30 August and 3 September 1877 possibly
in company with Charles Winter (see Winter). As a result he was
sentenced to Six Months in Chains. John was eventually released to
freedom on 8 June 1881. |
WHITE; George aka NUTT
George was transported to what was still known as VDL using the
surname Nutt aboard the Fairlie from Plymouth. He arrived on 3 July
1852. On 5 July 1870, the 44 year-old was found guilty in the HSC of
Robbery of the Person and Misconduct. As a result he was sentenced to
Ten Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number was 11889. George is shown
as being a boatman, Catholic with three or more convictions and could
read and write. He arrived at CSG along with most of the remaining Port
Arthur prisoners on 17 April 1877. George appears to have escaped on 29
March 1878 and upon recapture was sentenced to Three Months in Chains.
Undeterred, he again is shown escaping on 28 February 1879. Recaptured
on 6 March he was again sentenced to another Three Months in Chains.
George was eventually released with remission on 6 January 1880. |
WINTER; Charles Wilfred aka BENNETT
Charles, presumably native-born was originally sentenced in the LSC
on10 April 1877 for Obtaining Money by False Pretences. This resulted in
a Four Year gaol sentence. His warrant number was 908. He arrived at CSG
on the 18 April and is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no
prior convictions and was literate. However, he too, was found guilty of
escaping possibly in company with John Warrener (see Warrener) between
30 August and 3 September 1877. Charles also received a sentence of Six
Months in Chains. Again undeterred, he escaped on 7 April 1878 and it
appears remained at large until around 21 June when he was again back in
custody and sentenced to Nine Months in Chains. Charles regained his
freedom on 27 May 1886.
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