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YOUNG OFFENDERS IN CAMPBELL STREET GAOL 

 1875-1890 

Showing children between 9 years and 15 years of age

Compiled by Laurie Moody

To save space the use of ‘aka’ indicates ‘also known as’, Campbell Street Gaol as CSG and Hobart Supreme Court as HSC.  All other court appearances were made at the Police Office Hobart unless otherwise mentioned. 

The age of these young offenders commence at nine years and finish at fifteen years.  Most of their offences, apart from an odd one or two, were of a minor nature — offences that today would barely rate a caution.  It is interesting to note that only two girls appear in the listings and all children appear to have been native born Tasmanians with the possible exception of 15 year-old Joseph Tunmore who may have arrived in Tasmania from the mainland.

Nine year olds

BENTLEY; James

James was charged with an unknown offence at Longford on 12 November 1883 and was sentenced to be Detained at the Reformatory for Seven Years.  His warrant number was 15002.  James arrived at CSG on 19 November 1883 and is shown as being a boy, Protestant with one prior conviction and could apparently read and write.  He was discharged to the Training School on 21 July 1884. 

DOYLE; Peter

Peter was found guilty at New Norfolk on 18 February 1878 of Lighting a Fire on Private Property and received a Six Month sentence.  He arrived at CSG on 23 February.  His warrant number was 12275.  Peter is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on 7 August. 

HARRISON; James

James was found guilty of Stealing Three Handkerchiefs the property of one John Rogers on 30 September 1879 and was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13076. James is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could apparently read and write.  He was released to freedom on 6 October. 

  WOODS; Patrick

Patrick appeared before the Deloraine court on 23 November 1882 charged with Vagrancy.  Found guilty, he was sentenced to Two Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 14645.  Patrick arrived at CSG on 3 January 1883.  He is shown as having no trade, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Patrick was discharged to the Central Committee for Destitute Children per the Attorney General on 13 January 1883.

 

Ten year olds

CRANSTONE; Alfred

Alfred was found guilty of Larceny on 8 October 1878 and was sentenced to 48 Hours gaol.  His warrant number was 12570.  He is shown as being a juvenile, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Alfred was released to freedom on 10 October. 

 

GILBERT; David

David was found guilty of Larceny at Sorell on 27 February 1882.  He was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 14236.  David arrived at CSG the following day.  He is shown as having no trade, Protestant with no prior convictions and could apparently read and write.  David was released to freedom at 5.00 p.m. on 25 March.  (The 5.00 p.m. release was frequently used if a prisoner had committed some kind of minor prison offence such as insubordination etc.)   

 

HANLON; James

James made his appearance before the court at Hamilton on 13 February 1884 when he was found guilty of Cruelty to Animals.  This resulted in a One Month sentence. His warrant number was 15186.  He is shown as being Catholic, no prior convictions and could read only.  James was released on 12 March.

His second appearance was as a 14-year-old.  On 26 April 1888 he was found guilty again at Hamilton of Larceny.  This resulted in another One Month sentence.  James arrived at CSG on 2 May.  His warrant number on this occasion was 17172.  He was released on 25 May. 

HARRISON; Thomas

Thomas was found guilty on 25 November 1882 of being Idle and Disorderly and received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 14590.  Thomas is shown as having no trade, Catholic with no prior convictions and could apparently read and write.  He was released to freedom on 1 December. 

McDERMOTT; James

James was charged with Larceny at Launceston on 3 April 1884.  Found guilty he was sentenced to be Detained at the Reformatory for Three Years.  His warrant number was 15806.  James arrived at CSG on 22 April.  He is shown as having no trade, Catholic with no prior convictions and could both read and write.  James was discharged to the Training School on 21 July. 

MORRISS; William

William made two appearances in the gate-book.  His first was on 18 January 1879 when he was found guilty at Kempton of Killing and Maiming Eight Ducks and sentenced to Six Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 12710.  William arrived at CSG on 22 January.  He is shown as being a charcoal burner, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  William was released on 9 July.

On 25 July 1881 William, now aged eleven, was found guilty at Kingston of Larceny and sentenced to another Six Months in gaol.  He arrived at CSG four days later.  On this occasion he is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions.  William was released to freedom on 24 January 1882. 

PEARCE; Thomas

Thomas was charged with Larceny on 28 April 1880.  Found guilty he was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13407.  Thomas is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior offences and was apparently illiterate.  He was released on 11 May. 

 

PRETTY; Charles

Charles made a total of five appearances between the ages of ten and fifteen years.  The first occurred on 15 November 1877 when he was found guilty of Throwing Stones.  He received a sentence of 14 Days and his warrant number was 12142.  Charles is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 28 November.

On 22 April 1879, now eleven, Charles was found guilty of Stealing Apples and sentenced to 7 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12852.  He was released on 28 April.

Using Obscene Language on 26 October 1880 resulted in another Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13625.  He was released on 1 November.

Being found guilty of Larceny on 21 June 1881 resulted in yet another Seven Day sentence.  Warrant number was 13919.  He is now shown as being Catholic.  Release date was 27 June.

Using Obscene Language again on 30 August 1881 cost Charles another 14 Days in gaol.  Religion is again shown as being Catholic although was actually Protestant.  His warrant number was 13993.  He was released on 12 September.

Charles went on to record another six offences resulting in gaol terms between 1881–90.  These offences consisted of being Idle and Disorderly, Larceny, Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act, Obscene Language and Disturbing the Peace. 

SAUNDERS; George

George was found guilty of Stealing an Axe and Hammer on 8 October 1878 and received a 48 Hour sentence.  His warrant number was 12569.  George is shown as being a juvenile, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 10 October.

George made two further gaol appearances at the age of sixteen for Breaching the Master Servant Act.  He received a One Month sentence on each occasion. 

 

SCANLON; Patrick

Patrick was charged on 15 July 1879 along with John Sullivan (aged 12), Michael Harris (aged 14) and George Kent (aged 14) of Stealing Twelve Purses/Value 12/- ($1.20).  Found guilty they each received a One Month gaol sentence.  Patrick’s warrant number was 12982.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and could apparently read and write.  Patrick was released on 14 August. 

 

SWAN; Tasman

Found guilty on 25 February 1879 of Destroying Property, Tasman was sentenced to 14 Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 12766.  He is shown as being a juvenile, Protestant with no prior convictions and could both read and write.  However, Tasman was released the same day as a fine is shown as being paid. 

 

WARREN; Thomas

Thomas’ first court appearance took place on 30 September 1879 when he was found guilty of Stealing Three Handkerchiefs from an E. Packer and received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13075.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was apparently literate.  Thomas was released on 13 October.

His second visit to CSG took place on 17 February 1881 as a  twelve-year-old when he was sentenced to One Month for being Idle and Disorderly.  His warrant number was 13773.  He was released on 16 March.

On the 6 July 1881, now thirteen, Thomas was found guilty of Breaching the Cab License Act and received Seven Days in gaol.

Thomas made a further seven appearances at CSG during the years1884–90.  His gaol sentences consisted of Cruelty to Animals (One Month –1884), Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act (12 Weeks plus 12 Weeks –1886), Idle Etc. (6 Months – 1887), Unlawfully Beating (14 Days – 1887), Disturbing the Peace (One Month – 1887), Drunk and Violent Behaviour (7 Days plus One Month – 1889), Obtaining Money with a Valueless Cheque (6 Months –1890).

Eleven year olds

CARRICK; Edward

Edward was found guilty of Stealing Fruit on 1 February 1887.  He received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 16608.  He is shown as having no trade, Protestant with no prior convictions and was apparently literate.  Edward was released after a fine was paid [by/to] Treasury. 

 

GODFREY; William

William was charged at Richmond on 10 June 1879 of Stealing a Silver Watch/Value ₤5/5/- ($11.00).  Found guilty he was sentenced to Six Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 12964.  William arrived at CSG on 28 June 1879 and is shown as being a groom, Protestant with one prior conviction and was apparently literate.  He was released to freedom on 9 December. 

GRAHAM; Henry

Henry was charged with Escaping from the Boys Home on 19 September 1877.  Found guilty he received a Four Day sentence.  His warrant number was 12075.  He is shown as being a labourer (?), Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Henry was discharged to the Boys Home on 22 September. 

KEY; John

John was found guilty on 15 May 1877 of Wilfully Breaking Windows and was sentenced to 48 Hours in gaol.  His warrant number was 947.  He is shown as being a jam maker, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  John was released on 17 May.  It is noted that he broke windows at the New Market. 

KING; James

Unlawfully Beating on 22 November 1882 resulted in a Two Month sentence for James.  His warrant number was 14585.  James is shown as having no trade, Protestant with no prior convictions and could possibly read and write (?).  He was released to freedom on 20 January 1883.

On his second appearance before the court, James was found guilty of Unlawful Assault on 2 January 1884 and sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 15093.  However, on this occasion he is shown as being illiterate.  James was released on 1 April.  

LAPHAM; Timothy

Timothy was found guilty at New Norfolk (along with his 15 year-old brother Michael) on 6 June 1879 of Stealing (2 charges).  He was sentenced to Nine Months on each charge.  His warrant number was 12938.  Timothy is shown as being a servant, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released on 25 October 1880 with remission. 

 

LINTON; Joseph

Joseph was charged on 7 August 1877 of Stealing Tools/Value ₤1/5/- ($2.50) from a Mr. Edwards and on being found guilty was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 12016.  Joseph is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 6 September.

However, on 15 July 1879 Joseph (now thirteen) was found guilty of Stealing 12 Purses/Value 11/- ($1.10) which resulted in a Two Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12983.  It is interesting to note that he is now recorded as being Protestant with one prior conviction and he could now read and write.  Joseph was released on 13 September and does not appear in the book again.

LITTLEJOHN; Christopher

Christopher was found guilty at Franklin on 8 May 1885 of Stealing Money and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol and Three Years at the Training School.  His warrant number was 15763.  Christopher arrived at CSG on 10 May.  He is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and was apparently literate.  On 20 May he was discharged to the Training School.  

 

LUCKSTONE; Alfred

Alfred was found guilty on 10 September 1879 of Stealing Iron/Value 6/- (60c) the property of one J. Mulcahy.  Sentenced to 14 Days gaol his warrant number was 13058.  Alfred is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could apparently read and write.  He was released to freedom on 23 September. 

MILLER; Samuel

Samuel was found guilty of Stealing Geese and appeared in court on 9 May 1882.  He received a One Month sentence and his warrant number was 14357.  Samuel is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 8 June. 

MORRISS; William (see 10 year-olds)

PRETTY; Charles (see 10 year-olds)

ROOKE; Ernest

Charged with Larceny on 30 January 1880, Ernest was duly found guilty and sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13289.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was apparently illiterate.  Ernest was released to freedom on 5 February. 

SPENCER; Odye (?)

Odye (?) was found guilty on 7 April 1879 of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 12825.  He is shown as being a boot maker, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  His release date was 12 April. 

SUMMERS; John

John was found guilty on 6 June 1877 of Wilfully Damaging a Tree and received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 11957.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was also literate.  John was released on the same day after a fine was paid.

THURLEY; Edward

Edward was charged with Larceny at Franklin on 21 April 1887 and was sentenced to Ten Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 16743.  He arrived at CSG two days later on 23 April.  He is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Edward was discharged to the Reformatory on 25 April.

Twelve year olds

ALLEN; George

George was charged on 31 January 1884 of Larceny as a Bailee.  Found guilty he was sentenced to Seven Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 15140.  George is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and apparently literate.  He was released on 6 February. 

FITZGERALD; Thomas

Being Idle and Disorderly on 3 July 1884 resulted in a Six Day sentence for Thomas.  His warrant number was 15387.  He is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and could both read and write.  Thomas was released to freedom on 8 July.

GIFFORD; Alfred

Alfred was found guilty of Larceny on 18 July 1884 and was sentenced to Three Days in gaol and Three Years at the Training School.  His warrant number was 15407.  He is shown as having no trade, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Alfred was discharged to the Training School on 21 July. 

GORDON; Edward

Edward was found guilty on 6 June 1877 of Wilfully Breaking a Tree on the Queens Domain.  He was sentenced to Seven Days and his warrant number was 11959.  Edward is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and was illiterate.  He was released on 12 June. 

GREEN; Thomas

On 19 September 1877 Thomas was found guilty of Escaping from the Boys Home and sentenced to Seven Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 12076.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  Thomas was discharged back to the Boys Home on 25 September. 

HUMPHRIES; William

William was charged with Stealing Four Fowls/Value 2/- (20c) on 24 October 1882 and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 14539.  William is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and could apparently read and write.  He was released on 6 November. 

JOLLY; Albert

Found guilty on 9 April 1879 of Stealing Money, Albert was sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 12836.  Interestingly Albert is shown as being a lithographer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom on 10 June. 

LIVINGSTONE; John

John was before the court on 18 July 1878.  He had been charged with Stealing part of a Fence and on being found guilty was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12473.  John is shown as being an errand boy, Catholic with one prior conviction and was illiterate.  He was released on 24 July.

His next appearance before the court was on 4 October when he was found guilty of Stealing Shoes/Value 5/- (50c).  He received another Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 12566 and he was released on 10 October.

On 27 December he was found guilty of Stealing Coal/Value 7/- (70c) and sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number being 12679.  John was released on 25 January 1879.

On 15 May 1880, John (now thirteen) was found guilty of Larceny and Misconduct and sentenced to Two Months and Three Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 13422.  John is now shown as a labourer and could apparently read and write.

John faced two charges of Larceny at the HSC on the 19 January 1881 and being found guilty received an Eight Month sentence.  On this occasion he is shown as being illiterate and appears to have committed a gaol offence as his time of release on 17 September is shown as 5.00.p.m.

As a 16-year-old he was found guilty of Larceny and received Three Months.

At 21 years he was again found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His occupation is shown as a seaman.

On the 9 December 1890, John was found guilty in the HSC of Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent to Murder and the Death sentence was recorded.  A memo states that this was apparently changed to Five Years. 

MASON; Joseph

Joseph made three visits to CSG as a twelve-year-old.  His first took place when he was found guilty in the HSC of Housebreaking and Larceny on 24 September 1878.  Joseph received a Twelve Week sentence.  His warrant number was 12555.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Joseph was released to freedom on 16 December.

His second visit to CSG was for Throwing Stones on 27 February 1879.  He received Three Months on this occasion.  His warrant number was 12772.  He is now shown as being a juvenile, Protestant with three or more convictions and illiterate.  Joseph was released on the 26 May.

Throwing Stones again cost him another trip to gaol on 27 October.  This time he only received 14 Days.  His warrant number was 13116. He is shown as being a carpenter, and could apparently read and write.  Joseph was released on 8 November.

At the age of fourteen Joseph was found guilty of Destroying Property on 6 February 1880 and received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13300.  He was released on 12 February.

On May 15 1880 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 13421.  Joseph was released on 14 July.

Two charges of being Idle and Disorderly, one on 17 February 1881 and the other on 13 July 1881 resulted in sentences of One Month on each occasion.  His warrant numbers were 13774/13941 and he was released on 16 March/12 August.

His last appearance in the gate-book took place on 30 March 1882 when he was sentenced to Three Months gaol for Larceny.  His warrant number was 14297 and he was released on 1 July. 

MILLS; Frederick

Frederick was found guilty on 14 October 1885 of Throwing Stones and sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 15925.  He is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Frederick was released on 20 October.

PRETTY; Edward

A brother of Charles Pretty, Edward was found guilty in the HSC of Perjury on 17 May 1878 and received a Six Month gaol sentence.  His warrant number was 12408.  Edward is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on 18 November. 

RICHARDSON; Arthur

Damaging a Tree the property of Sir J. Wilson on 2 July 1879 resulted in a 14 Day gaol sentence for Arthur.  His warrant number was 12971.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was apparently literate.  Arthur was released on 15 July. 

SHARPLES; Francis (Frank)

On 8 December 1882 Francis was found guilty along with William Lingard (13) of Stealing Cherries and was sentenced to Seven Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 14608.  Francis is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released to freedom on 14 December.

Francis appeared before the court again on 20 March 1883 when he was found guilty of Larceny and was sentenced to One Month in gaol. His warrant number was 14765.  He was released on 19 April.

At the age of fourteen, Francis was in trouble again.  On 12 February 1884 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 15166.  Francis was released on 11 March. 

TAYLOR; Charles

Charles was found guilty on 14 May 1878 of Stealing 16 Pigeons/Value ₤2/-/- ($4.00) and sentenced to 14 Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 12398.  Charles is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom on 27 May. 

 

THOMAS; Warren (see 10 year-olds)

WATSON; Robert

Robert was charged with Larceny presumably at Hobart (date not shown) and was apparently remanded in custody.  He arrived at CSG on 23 November 1888.  His warrant number was 17464.  Robert is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on the 27 November either to freedom or to bail as there is no further entry. 

SULLIVAN; John

John’s first appearance before the courts took place at New Norfolk on 1 November 1878 when he was found guilty of Stealing Four Pocket Knives.  He received a Two Month sentence, arriving at CSG on 6 November.  His warrant number was 12601.  John is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 31 December.

His next stint in gaol was at the age of thirteen when he was found guilty at Hobart on 15 July 1879 of Stealing 12 Purses/Value 12/- ($1.20).  He was sentenced to Two Months gaol on this occasion.  His warrant number was 12983.  John was released on 13 September.  It is also noted that he was charged for the same offence as Patrick Scanlon (10), George Kent (14) and Michael Harris (14).   

On 16 October 1879 he was in trouble again when found guilty at Hobart of Firing Stones with a Catapult.  This resulted in a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13095.  John was released on 22 October.

A short time later on 15 November John was found guilty of being On Premises Unlawfully and this cost him another Seven Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 13151.  He was released on 21 November.

Using Obscene Language on 30 August 1881 resulted this time in a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13995.  John was released on 12 September.

His final appearance in the gate-book took place when he was found guilty on 2 November 1881 of Throwing Stones.  John received One Month for this offence. His warrant number was 14066.  He was released on 1 December. 

WELCH; Nathaniel

Nathaniel was found guilty on 30 March 1882 of Larceny and received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 14294.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  Nathaniel was released on 14 April.

WILLIAMS; George

George was charged with being Idle and Disorderly on 23 February 1880.  Found guilty, he was sentenced to Six Hours in gaol.  His warrant number was 13316.  George is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions.  There is no entry under whether he could read or write.

Thirteen year olds 

BECK; Arthur

Arthur was found guilty of Larceny on 17 April 1889 and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number 17689.  Arthur is shown as having no trade, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom on 30 April. 

BROWN; Alfred

Alfred was also found guilty along with Alfred Chandler, of Larceny and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol on 19 March 1885.  His warrant number was 15703.  Alfred is shown as having no trade, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 1 April. 

CHANDLER; Alfred

This Alfred was found guilty of Larceny along with Alfred Brown and he too was sentenced to 14 Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 15702.  He is shown as having no trade, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  Alfred too, was released on 1 April. 

CLAYTON; Benjamin

Benjamin was another who was found guilty on 9 August 1878 of Stealing Pigeons.  As a result he was sentenced to Ten Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 12502.  Benjamin is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  He was released to freedom on 17 August. 

CONNOR; Thomas

Thomas was charged with Housebreaking and Larceny in the HSC on 24 September 1878.  Found guilty, he was sentenced to Twelve Weeks in gaol and also appears to have spent time in Solitary presumably for gaol offences.  His warrant number was 12556.  Thomas is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 16 December. 

FOGARTY; David

David was charged on 27 October 1890 of Larceny and remanded in custody.  His warrant number was 18567.  He is shown as being a minor and a Catholic.  There are no further entries apart from being discharged to the Police on 28 October.  (It appears that he may have received a warning.) 

FORD; William

William was found guilty at Bellerive on 9 February 1878 of Stealing a Whip and Bridle.  He was sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 12256.  William is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was able to read and write.  He was released to freedom on 8 April.  William was found guilty along with James Paterson (13) and Walter Scanlon (13). 

HANEY; Frederick

Frederick was charged at Police Office Lovett (Port Cygnet) on 25 September 1877 of Stealing a Gun Lock etc. the property of a James Hanley.  On being found guilty he received a Six Month gaol sentence.  His warrant number was 12086.  Frederick is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and was illiterate.  He was released on 27 March 1878. 

HAZLEWOOD; George

Insulting passers-by on 13 May 1879 resulted in a Ten Day gaol sentence in CSG for George.  His warrant number was 12893.  George is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with three prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on the 22 May. 

JACKSON; Walter

On 17 March 1881 Walter was found guilty of Laying Stones on the Main Road and sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13816.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Fortunately for Walter, a fine was paid and he was released on the same day. 

LINGARD; William

On 8 December 1882 William was found guilty along with Francis Sharples (12) of Stealing Cherries and sentenced to Seven Days. His warrant number was 14709.  He is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  William was released on 14 December.

His next appearance occurred on 20 March 1883 when he was found guilty of Larceny.  This resulted in a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 14766.  William is shown as having no trade, a Catholic with one prior conviction.  He was released on 19 April.

At the age of fourteen, William was in trouble again.  On 15 August 1883 he was found guilty of Stealing Money and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His particulars remain the same and he was released on 13 October.

His next appearance was on 24 October when he was found guilty of Stealing a pair of Goats.  This time he received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 14980.  He was released on 23 January 1884.

On 12 February 1884 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and was sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number on this occasion was 15169.  William was released on 11 March.

At the age of nineteen and on 5 March 1889 William appears in the gate-book charged with Larceny but was apparently remanded and discharged to Police the following day.  There is no mention of a sentence.

However, on 9 December 1890 William was charged in the HSC with Assault with Intent to Rape.  He was sentenced to Two Years in gaol. His warrant number was 18631. 

MULLANE; Alexander

Alexander was charged with being Idle and Disorderly on 24 February 1882 and being found guilty was sentenced to Three Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 14229.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Alexander was released on 23 May. 

 

KING; James (see 11 year-olds) 

 

 

LINTON; Joseph (see 11 year-olds) 

 

 

LIVINGSTONE; John (see 12 year-olds) 

 

 

O’NEIL; John

On 4 June 1885 John was found guilty at Glenorchy of Larceny and sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 15783.  He is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and was apparently literate.  John was released on 3 July.

PATERSON; James

James, along with William Ford (13) and Walter Scanlon (13), was found guilty at Bellerive on 9 February 1878 of Stealing a Whip and a Bridle.  He was sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 12254.  James is shown as a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 23 March, a fortnight before William Ford (13) although they both received the same sentence. 

PAYNE; Thomas

Thomas was charged with Larceny on 4 March 1879.  Found guilty in the HSC he was sentenced to Twelve Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 12797.  Thomas is shown as arriving at CSG on 12 March. He is recorded as being a jam tin maker, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Thomas was released with remission on 30 September 1879. 

PERRYMAN; William

William was charged with Larceny as a Bailee on 4 September 1877 and being found guilty was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12058.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  William was released on 17 September.  It is noted that he stole copy/copies of the Tribune Newspaper. 

PRETTY; Charles (see 10 year-olds) 

 

PRETTY; William

Insulting passers-by on 13 May 1879 resulted in a Ten Day gaol sentence for William.  His warrant number was 12892.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and was illiterate.  William was released on 22 May. 

RAWLING; William

William was found guilty on 9 July 1878 of Stealing a Preserving Pan.  As a result he received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 12466.  William is shown as being a messenger, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 22 July. 

SCANLON; Thomas

Thomas was found guilty on 25 August 1877 of Stealing a Pair of Pigeons the property of a Mr. Chedgley and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12045.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Thomas was released to freedom on 7 September. 

 

SCANLON; Walter

On 9 February 1878, Walter was found guilty at Bellerive of Stealing a Whip and Bridle and was sentenced to Two Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 12255.  Walter is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 8 April along with William Ford.  James Paterson who was also charged in conjunction with the crime was released earlier.

Walter was in trouble again on 19 December 1878 when he was found guilty of Stealing Iron/Value 10/- ($1.00).  He was sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 12676.  Walter was released on 20 March 1879. 

SUTHERLAND; James

On 18 November 1878 James was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly at Longford.  As a result he was sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number was 12727.  It is possible that James was kept either at Longford or Launceston as he was apparently released on 3 February 1879.  A notation mentions ‘To Webb Hotel’.  He is shown as being a servant, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate. For some unexplained reason James is shown as arriving at CSG on 23 February 1879.

Unfortunately for James his next appearance took place on 15 May 1883 in the HSC when he was found guilty of MURDER and was sentenced to Death.  He had been charged along with James Ogden of murdering William Wilson at Cleveland.  James was eighteen years old.  Ogden and Sutherland were both executed on 4 June 1883. 

SULLIVAN; John (see 12 year-olds) 

 

WALKER; Charles

Charles was found guilty of Larceny on 18 August 1881 and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13977.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could both read and write.  Charles was released on 2 September.

 

WARREN; Thomas (see 10 year-olds)

Fourteen year olds

ANDERSON; Percy

Percy was found guilty on 8 July 1884 of Stealing Money and sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 15394.  Percy is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released on 7 August.

BELL; Alfred

Alfred was charged with Stealing a Riding Whip from an R. Bedford on 18 January 1878 and on being found guilty was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12225.  He is shown as being a saddler, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Alfred was released to freedom on 31 January. 

BOLAND; John

John was found guilty on 29 August 1877 of Stealing Property from an L. Horn and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12051.  John is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 11 September. 

BOOTH; Hugh

Hugh was charged with Assault at Swansea on 25 January 1883 and upon being found guilty was sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 14706.  Hugh arrived at CSG on 7 February.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was also literate.  Hugh was released on 24 March. 

BRIMAN; David

David was found guilty of Larceny on 20 June 1881 and was sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 13918.  David is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  However, whilst in CSG he was charged with prison offences and received an extra Five Days.  He was eventually released on 26 September. 

BRODIE; Alexander

Alexander was found guilty of Larceny on 20 March 1883 and was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 14764.  He is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  Alexander was released to freedom on 19 April.

BURNS; Esau

Esau was found guilty of Cruelty to Animals on 12 February 1884 and was sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 15171.  Esau is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 13 February after a fine was apparently paid.

However, on 18 June 1884 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  No fine was paid on this occasion and Esau was released on 26 June. 

CARRIER; John

John made his first of two appearances in the gate-book on 18 December 1878 when he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12672.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and was illiterate.  John was released on 17 January 1879.

On 7 April 1879 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly again but only received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 12826.  John was released on 19 April. 

CLARKE; Charles

Charles was charged with Stealing Money on 9 April 1879 and on being found guilty was sentenced to Three Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 12837.  Charles is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Unfortunately no release date is shown.  There is a notation that the money was stolen from a G. Kerry. 

DAVENPORT; Samuel

Samuel was charged with Larceny on 26 August 1889 and was remanded.  His warrant number was 17860.  He is shown as being a bricklayer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Samuel was discharged to the police on 29 August.  His name does not appear again so we can assume he was found not guilty. 

DOHERTY; James

On 1 November 1878 James was found guilty at New Norfolk of Stealing Four Pocket Knives.  This resulted in a sentence of Two Months and Three Days.  His warrant number was 12600.  He arrived at CSG on 6 November.  James is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 3 January 1879.  It is possible that the Three Days mentioned may have been for gaol offences during his sentence. 

DOWNIE; John

John was found guilty of Larceny on 5 January 1886 and was sentenced to Two Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 16024.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior conviction and also illiterate.  John was release on 4 March.

ENGLAND; William

William appears in the gate-book on two occasions.  On 29 April 1879 he was found guilty of Stealing Money from a Sir J. Wilson.  This resulted in a One Month gaol sentence.  His warrant number was 12865.  William is shown as a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and was illiterate.  He was released on 28 May.

On the 2 July 1879 he was found guilty of Damaging a Tree and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12971.  William was released on 15 July. 

FAY; John

John was found guilty at Hamilton of Stealing Two Dogs on 7 February 1880.  He was sentenced to Three Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 13303.  John is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on 3 May. 

 

FILES; Robert

Insulting passers-by on 13 May 1879 resulted in a Ten Day gaol sentence for Robert.  His warrant number was 12894.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Robert was released on 22 May.

At the age of fifteen, Robert was found guilty on 7 March 1881 of Disturbing the Peace and received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13809.  He was released on the 12 March.  

FINDLAY; John

John was found guilty on 5 April 1879 of Embezzling 4/6 (45c) and was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 12821.  John is shown as being a baker, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 3 May. 

 

FISHER; James Albert

James Albert was found guilty of Stealing Money on 29 April 1879.  He was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 12866.  James Albert is shown as being a shoemaker, Catholic with one prior conviction and was literate.  He was released on 28 May.

On 2 July 1879, a James Fisher, now fifteen, was found guilty of Damaging a Tree the property of Sir J. Wilson.  He was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12971.  James is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions. He was released on 15 July.

James was in trouble again when he was found guilty on 5 December 1879 of Stealing a Quantity of Cherries.  He received another 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13184.  James was released on 18 December and is not listed again.

 It is interesting to note that William England was also found guilty of damaging a tree on the 2 July 1879. 

GORDON; Charles

Embezzling 7/- (70c) from one John Gleeson and being found guilty on 25 August 1879 resulted in a One Month sentence for Charles.  His warrant number was 13038.  He is shown as being a farm labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  Charles was released on 24 September. 

GRANT; William H

On 17 July 1877 William was found guilty of being Absent from his Masters Service and received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 11995.  He is shown as being a shoemaker, Protestant with no prior convictions and could both read and write.  William was released on 30 July.

However, a short time later on 9 August he was found guilty of the same offence and received Seven Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 12035.  His release date was 15 August. 

 

GREW; Charles

Charles made two appearances in the gate-book.  On 29 April 1879 he was found guilty of Stealing Money and sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 12864.  Charles is shown as being a cabinet maker, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 28 May.

Stealing a Quantity of Iron on the 10 September 1879 resulted in a Three Month sentence on this occasion.  His warrant number was 13057.  He is now shown as being a labourer with one prior conviction and was released on 9 December. 

 

HAINES; Samuel

Samuel was found guilty in the HSC of Larceny on 15 May 1883 and was sentenced to One Hour in gaol.  His warrant number is not shown.  Samuel was a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions. (This would be the shortest sentence in the entire gate-book.)

At the age of sixteen Samuel was again found guilty of Larceny on 19 August 1885 and received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 15859.  He is shown as having one prior conviction and could only read.  Samuel was released on 18 November.

On 29 November 1887, now twenty, Samuel was found guilty once again of Larceny and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 17004.  He was released on 5 December after a fine was paid.

Disturbing the Peace on 28 August 1890 could have cost him 14 Days in gaol but some kind person paid his fine and he was released on the same day. 

HANLON; James (see 10 year-olds)  

 

HARRIS; Michael

Michael was found guilty on 15 July 1879 of Stealing Twelve Purses/Value 12/- ($1.20) and was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 12982.  He is shown as being a tanner, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Michael was charged along with John Sullivan (12), Patrick Scanlon (10) and George Kent (14). He was released on 14 August. 

HARROLD; William

William was charged on 16 June 1879 of being Idle and Disorderly and Gambling.  Found guilty he was sentenced to 48 Hours in gaol.  His warrant number was 12947.  William is shown as being a jam tin maker, Protestant with no prior offences and was illiterate.  He was released on 18 June. 

HAYLETT; George

George was found guilty on 29 August 1877 of Stealing Money from a L. Horn.  He was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12052.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could apparently read and write.  George was released to freedom on 11 September. 

 

HOMER; William

Insulting passers-by on 13 July 1877 proved to be William’s downfall.  Found guilty he was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 11993.  William is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on 26 July.

 

KENT; George

George, along with Patrick Scanlon (10), Michael Harris (14) and John Sullivan (12), was found guilty on 15 July 1879 of Stealing 12 Purses/Value 12/- ($1.20) the property of an E. Packer and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 12983.  George is shown as being a bricklayer, Protestant with one prior conviction and was supposedly literate.  He was released on 17 September.

However on 1 October 1879 George was found guilty of Stealing Three Handkerchiefs and received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 13078.  He was released on 31 December. 

LEARY; Daniel

Daniel was found guilty on 25 August 1877 of Stealing Pigeons/Value 10/- ($1.00) from a Mr. Chedgley and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12046.  Daniel is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on 7 September. 

LEE; Frederick

Being found guilty on 25 April 1879 of Embezzling 3/6 (36c) resulted in a One Month sentence for Frederick.  His warrant number was 12857.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Frederick was released on 24 May. 

LENTON; Samuel

Samuel was charged with Indecency and being found guilty on 19 December 1883 was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 15078.  Samuel is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 1 January 1884.  See George Linton. 

LINGARD; William (see 13 year-olds) 

 

 

LINTON; George

On 8 December 1883 George was found guilty of Indecency and was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 15065.  He is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  George was released on 7 January 1884. 

NB.  It is possible that Samuel Lenton and George Linton were either brothers or cousins despite the spelling of their names. 

LIVINGSTONE; John (see 12 year-olds) 

LYNCH; Henry

Henry was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly on 18 December 1878 and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12671.  Henry is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and could read and write.  He was released on 31 December.

MAHONEY; Alfred

On 8 April 1887 Alfred was found guilty at Franklin of Larceny and sentenced to One Month in gaol and Four Years Training School.  His warrant number was 16721.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Alfred was discharged to the Reformatory on 20 April.  

MAILEY; William

Absconding from the Boys Home on 25 January 1881 resulted in a 14 Day sentence at CSG for William. His warrant number was 13750. He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and was literate. William is also shown as being released to freedom on 7 February. 

MASON; Frederick

Frederick appears twice in the gate-book.  On 15 August 1883 he was found guilty of Stealing Money and sentenced to 48 Hours in gaol.  His warrant number was 14913.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate. Frederick was released on 17 August.

His second appearance was on 12 February 1884 when he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly.  On this occasion he received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 15167.  He was released on 11 March.

MASON; Joseph (see 12 year-olds) 

MOORE; Charles

Charles was charged with Larceny on 17 April 1889 and on being found guilty was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 17691.  Charles is shown as being a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released on 30 April.  (It is also stated that he was charged along with Thomas Moore who was possibly a relation.) 

MOORE; Thomas

Thomas, along with Charles Moore, was also found guilty of Larceny on 17 April 1889 and was also sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 17690. Thomas is shown as being a boy, Protestant, no prior convicts and was also literate.  He too was released on 30 April.

 

MORGAN; William

William was found guilty on 16 March 1881 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13814.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  William was released on 22 March. 

 

PEARCE; George

George was charged with Stealing Geese on 9 May 1882 and on being found guilty was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 14358.  George is shown as being a mason, Protestant with no prior convictions and could both read and write.  He was released to freedom on 8 June. 

(It is possible that he may have been a brother of ten year-old Thomas Pearce.) 

PERRY; William

William was found guilty on 16 November 1877 of Throwing Stones and was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12143.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  A fine was paid and he was released on the same day. 

 

 

POVEY; Isaac

Isaac was charged with Stealing Leather on 22 November 1882 and on being found guilty was sentenced to Three Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 14584.  Isaac is shown as being a shoemaker, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was discharged into the custody of a Mr. Judge the Boarding Out officer on 29 December. 

 

PRETTY; Charles (see 10 year-olds) 

RAY; Frederick

Frederick was charged on 3 July 1883 of Embezzling 3/6 (35c) and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 14883.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  Frederick was released on 2 August. 

 

RIGNEY; Francis Edward

Francis makes two appearances in the gate-book.  His first occurred on 12 November 1880 when he was found guilty of Insulting passers-by and was sentenced to Seven Days gaol. His warrant number was 13649.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Francis was released on 18 November.

He appears again on 13 March 1882, now fifteen, when he was found guilty of using Obscene Language.  Francis was sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number was 14271.  He is now shown as having three or more prior convictions and was released on 28 March. 

ROOKE; Thomas

On 10 June 1879 Thomas was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Seven Days in gaol.  His warrant number was 12942.  Thomas is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on 16 June. 

SHARPLES; Francis (see 12 year-olds) 

 

SIMPLE; William

Being Idle and Disorderly on 5 November 1883 resulted in a 48 Hour gaol sentence for William.  His warrant number was 15002.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  William was released on 7 November.

STRACHAN; Charles

Charles was found guilty on 12 February 1878 of being Idle and Disorderly and received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 12263.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Charles was released on 18 February. 

SULLIVAN; John (see 12 year-olds) 

 

SYMES; Robert

Robert was found guilty in the HSC on 9 December 1879 of Maliciously Wounding and was sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 13195.  Robert is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom on 8 March 1880. 

WALL; Frederick

Obtaining by False Pretences on 3 October 1877 resulted in a Two Month sentence for Frederick.  His warrant number was 12091.  He is shown as being an apprentice painter, Protestant with one prior conviction and could read and write.  Frederick was released on 1 December. 

WARREN; Charles

Charles was charged with Larceny on 15 May 1880 and on being found guilty was sentenced to Two Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 13424.  Charles is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released with remission on 30 June. 

 

WILSON; Charles

Charles makes three appearances in the gate-book.  His first took place on 11 July 1878 when he was found guilty of Stealing One Meat Pie.  Charles received a 48 Hour sentence.  His warrant number was 12468.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 13 July.

On 6 December 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and was sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number was 12646.  He was released on 12 December.

His last appearance occurred on 29 April 1879 when he was found guilty of Stealing Money and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12863.  He is now shown as being a painter with two prior convictions and could now read and write.  Charles was released on 28 May.

WOODRUFF; Walter

Walter was charged with Stealing a Watch/Value ₤1/5/- ($2.50) on 13 May 1879.  Found guilty he received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12895.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  Walter was released to freedom on 12 June. 

YOUNG; Arthur

Arthur was found guilty at St. Helens on 16 November 1877 of Misconduct as an Apprentice.   This resulted in a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12151.  He arrived at CSG on 20 November and is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  Arthur was released on 22 December.

 

   

Fifteen-year-olds

ABSOLUM; Walter

Walter was found guilty on 22 June 1888 of Unlawfully Beating and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 17221.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Walter was released on 5 July. 

BAKER; William

William was found guilty on two occasions of Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act.  His first offence took place on 21 September 1885.  His warrant number was 15903.  He was sentenced to Two Weeks in gaol.  William is shown as being a seaman, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was discharged to his ship on 29 September. 

BELCHORNE; Martin

Martin was charged with Disturbing the Peace on 3 May 1887.  Found guilty he was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 16760.  Martin is shown as being a butcher, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 4 May when his fine was paid. 

BERRY; William

William was charged in the HSC on 14 September 1875 of Maliciously Wounding and upon being found guilty was sentenced to Six Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 11178.  William is shown as being a cooper, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom on 15 February 1876 with remission. 

BROWN; Joseph

Joseph was found guilty on 15 March 1878 of Stealing One Sovereign from a J. Addison and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12298.  Joseph is shown as being a groom, Catholic with no prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 23 March. 

CRANSTONE; Nicholas

Insulting passers-by on 13 October 1879 resulted in a 14 Day sentence for ten year-old Nicholas.  His warrant number was 13086.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on 25 October. (Possibly related to Alfred Cranstone.) 

DAWSON; William

William was found guilty of Larceny on 23 May 1882.  He was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 14377.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  William was released on 22 June. 

 

DOYLE; John

John was charged with Embezzlement on 28 September 1881 and upon being found guilty was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 14021.  John is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 11 October.

 

FARNFIELD; George

George makes two appearances in the gate-book.  His first was on 24 September 1878 when he found guilty in the HSC of Housebreaking and Larceny.  George was sentenced to Twelve Weeks gaol.  His warrant number was 12544.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  However, whilst in CSG he received Three Days solitary for gaol offences.  George was eventually released on 16 December.

George was in trouble again on 15 May 1880 when he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 13423.  He was released on 14 July. 

FILES; Robert (see 14 year-olds)

 

 

FISHER; James (see 14 year-olds) 

GOODY; Alexander

Alexander was charged with using Obscene Language on 20 June 1888 and being found guilty he received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 17209.  Alexander is shown as being a picture frame maker, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released the same day as a fine was paid. 

HAIGH; William

William was charged with Stone Throwing on 11 March 1890 and on being found guilty was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 18202.  William is shown as being a printer’s apprentice, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released on 15 March after a fine was paid. 

 

HAMBLIN; James

James was found guilty on 8 March 1878 of Stealing Forty Copies of the Tasmanian Mail the property of Davies Brothers.  He was sentenced to Six Months/Default Bail. His warrant number was 12290.  James is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released on bail that same day but does not appear in gate-book again.  

HARDWICK; Elizabeth

Elizabeth was charged with Indecent Behaviour on the 18 February 1889.  There is no entry regarding a sentence.  Her warrant number was 17589.  Elizabeth is shown as being a servant, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  There is no release date so that may indicate that she was found ‘not guilty’.

HURST; John

John was charged with Assault at Glenorchy on 7 May 1880 and being found guilty received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13412.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released the same day after a fine was paid. 

 

IRWIN; John

John was found guilty in the HSC on 4 March 1879 of Attempting to Commit a Rape and was sentenced to 15 Years (a Commutation).  His warrant number was 12791.  He is shown as being a jam tin maker, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  John was released with remission on 9 March 1885. 

KEARNEY; Stephen

On 28 February 1879 Stephen was found guilty of Embezzlement and sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 12773.  Stephen is shown as being a baker, Catholic with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 27 March. 

KENNEDY; Charles

Charles was found guilty on 29 June 1883 of Breaching the Cruelty to Animals Act and was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 14879.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released the same day as a fine was paid. 

 

KENNEDY; Thomas

Thomas received 14 Days gaol when he was found guilty on 19 July 1889 of using Obscene Language.  His warrant number was 17820.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Thomas was released on the same day after a fine was paid.  (It is possible that he may have been a younger brother of Charles who would have been aged 21 in 1889). 

KENT; William

William was found guilty on 16 June 1879 of being Idle and Disorderly and was sentenced to 48 Hours in gaol.  His warrant number was 12948.  William is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom on 18 June. 

LAPHAM; Michael

Michael, along with his 11 year-old brother Timothy, was found guilty at New Norfolk on 7 June 1879 of Stealing (two charges) and received a Nine Month sentence on each charge.  His warrant number was 12939.  He is shown as being a servant, Catholic with no prior convictions and could read and write.  Both brothers were released with remission on 25 October 1880. 

LAWRENCE; William

William was found guilty in the HSC on 24 July 1883 of Feloniously Altering a Cheque and was sentenced to Six Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 14900.  William is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 15 January 1884. 

LINDSAY; Francis

Francis was charged with False Pretences on the 19 March and on being found guilty was sentenced to Six Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 18198.  It does not appear in the listings that he was received at CSG on 8 March.  Francis is shown as being a servant, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom with remission on 8 September. 

LOWE; James

Found guilty on 23 May 1882 of Larceny, James was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 14376.  He is shown as being a boot maker, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  James was released on 22 June. 

 

MARLEY; John

On 9 February 1886 John was found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 16077.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  John was released on 15 February. 

MASON; John

John was found guilty of Receiving Stolen Money on 30 July 1878 and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12491.  John is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was released to freedom on 29 August. 

McGRATH; Edwin

On 22 March 1877 Edwin was found guilty of Stealing from the Ship ‘Malay’.  As a result he was sentenced to 14 Days gaol and One Year Training School.  His warrant number was 11822.  Edwin is shown as being an apprentice on the Malay, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was discharged to the Training School on 4 April.  (It is noted that he stole five tins of jam the property of John Booth.)

McKAY; John

John was found guilty of Larceny at Glenorchy on 17 February 1887.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16641.  John is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was released on 16 March. 

McKENNA; John

John was charged with Larceny on 8 September 1880 and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 13557.  He is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  John was released to freedom on 6 November. 

McKENZIE; Victor

Victor appears in the gate-book on three occasions.  On 19 April 1877 he was found guilty of Obtaining by False Pretences and was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 11910.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  Victor was released on 25 April.  (It is noted that he obtained 3/- (30c) from a James Wiltshire.)

However on 19 June he was in court again where he was found guilty of Obtaining Champagne by False Pretences.  He was sentenced to Six Months gaol.  His warrant number was 11965.  Victor was released on 18 December

He was again found guilty of Obtaining by False Pretences on 6 February 1878 and received a Four Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12252.  Victor was released to freedom on 5 June. 

McQUEENY; Maurice

Maurice was charged with Larceny at Franklin on 21 April 1887 and was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 16744.  Maurice is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was discharged to the Reformatory on 25 April.

MURRAY; Richard

Richard was charged with Larceny on 11 September 1880 and received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13561.  He is shown as being a gardener, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Richard was released on 24 September. 

NEWTON; Francis

On 1 October 1888, Francis was charged with Indecent Assault and remanded in custody.  His warrant number was 17381.  He is shown as being a lolly maker, Protestant with no prior convictions and could both read and write.  Francis was discharged to the Police on 11 October but was presumably found not guilty as he does not appear in the lists again. 

OLIVER; James A

James was found guilty in the HSC on 18 May 1880 of Sheep stealing and received a Two Year gaol sentence.  There is no warrant number.  He arrived at CSG on 20 May.  James is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released to freedom with remission on 17 February 1881.  (It seems that James was a son of William Oliver who was sentenced to Six Years for the same offence on the same date – 18 May 1880.  William arrived in VDL aboard the Equestrian (1) from London on 2 May 1844 and is shown as being a shipwright, Protestant with three or more convictions and was literate.) 

PERRY; Jane

Jane was found guilty of Larceny at Franklin on 28 May 1889 and was sentenced to Two Months in gaol.  Her warrant number was 17759.  Jane is shown as being a servant, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  She was released on 26 July. 

REED; Albert

Albert was charged with Horse Stealing on 23 July 1890.  Found guilty in the HSC, he was sentenced to Four Years Training School.  His warrant number was 18406.  He arrived at CSG on 26 July.  Albert is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate. Strangely, Albert was discharged to the Cascades Depot at South Hobart on the 25 September. 

RIGNEY; Francis (see 14 year-olds) 

RILEY; William

Stealing a Pair of Boots on 24 October 1883 resulted in a One Month sentence for William when he was found guilty.  His warrant number was 14981.  He is shown as being a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and could read and write.  William was released on 23 November.

ROSENDALE; Alfred

Alfred was found guilty on 8 February 1886 of Insulting passers-by and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16073.  Alfred is shown as being a baker, Protestant with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released the following day after a fine was paid. 

SIMMONDS; Thomas

Found guilty of Stealing ₤1/16/- ($3.60) from a P. Deaghan on 20 March 1877 resulted on a Three Month sentence for Thomas.  His warrant number was 820.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Thomas was released to freedom on 19 June. 

SMITH; Henry

Henry was found guilty at Glenorchy on 9 July 1878 of Stealing a Turkey/Value 6/- (60c).  He was sentenced to Six Months gaol plus Five Days Additional.  (It is possible the five days may have been for gaol offences although it is not stated.)  His warrant number was 12467.  Henry is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released on 13 January 1879. 

STEPHENS; Sydney

Found guilty of Larceny on 1 November 1889, Sydney was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 17933.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  Sydney was released on 7 November. 

STEWART; Robert

Being Idle etc. on 19 February 1877 resulted in a Ten Day gaol sentence and Four Months at the Training School for Robert.  His warrant number was 782.  Robert is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  He was discharged to the Reformatory on 28 February.

Robert was in trouble again on 14 May 1879 when he was found guilty of Resisting the Police and was sentenced to Two Months in gaol.  His warrant number was 12897.  Robert was released on 12 July. 

SYMES; William

William was another who was charged with being Idle etc.  This took place on 8 April 1889. William was Remanded in custody.  His warrant number was 12921.  He is shown as being a shoemaker, Protestant with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  William was discharged to the Police on 10 April, and it seems he was found ‘not guilty’. 

TUNMORE; Joseph

Joseph was found guilty on 28 May 1879 of Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12921.  Joseph is shown as being a seaman, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  He was discharged to his vessel the L’Allego on 31 May.  (It is interesting to note that Joseph is also shown as being a ‘free convict’.) 

 

WALLER; William aka SYKES

On 16 October 1879 William was found guilty of Firing Stones by Catapult and was sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13095.  William is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was literate.  He was released on 14 November.

William was in trouble again on 5 December 1879 when he was found guilty of Stealing Cherries.  He received another Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number was 13185.  William is shown on this occasion as being illiterate and was released on 11 December.

On 30 January 1880 William was found guilty of Larceny and was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 13288.  He was released on 12 February. 

WALSH; Patrick

Patrick was found guilty at Gordon on 27 June 1881 of Larceny and was sentenced to One Month in gaol.  His warrant number was 13930.  He arrived at CSG on 30 June.  Patrick is shown as being a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was apparently literate.  He was released on 26 July. 

WIMBURN; Frederick

Frederick was charged in the HSC of Unlawfully Having Carnal Knowledge of a Girl Under 10 on the 29 September 1885.  Although he was found guilty Frederick only received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 15911.  He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could read and write.  Frederick was released to freedom on 28 October.
   

 

 

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