Charles Austin 96511

M, #9651, b. 1837, d. 7 May 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 7 May 1868 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, fever.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 12 March 1866 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9651 on 9 January 1868.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3873/1868.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Austin 96521

M, #9652, b. 1841, d. 28 May 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 28 May 1881 at Northampton, Western Australia, natural causes at Noondimurra on the Greenough River.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 28 May 1881 at Northampton Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 11 June 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9652 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 May 1874 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 September 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10888/1881.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=20460
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1881 pg 95.

William Austin 96531

M, #9653, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 August 1866 at Clerkenwell Green, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9653 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 November 1882 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for America per Dinapore on 17 April 1886.1,2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Baines 96541

M, #9654, b. 1844, d. 10 April 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1844 at Louisboro, County Mayo, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 10 April 1899 at San Francisco, California, USA.2 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 10 years on 19 February 1867 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9654 on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1 
AccompliceDenis Cashman 9685
AccompliceJohn Bennett Walsh 9904
Bio Mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb"

His story is told at DICTIONARY OF IRISH BIOGRAPHY

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.3,4

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FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited5 Dec 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S269] Dictionary of Irish Biography, online www.dib.ie/biography/, https://www.dib.ie/biography/baines-thomas-omalley-a0322
  3. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 233.
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 10.

Charles Baker 96551

M, #9655, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 24 October 1866 at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a navy sailor on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9655 on 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited30 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Baker 96561

M, #9656, b. 1837, d. 8 July 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 8 July 1870 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1867 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9656 on 9 January 1868.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Banks 96571

M, #9657, b. 1832, d. 8 October 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 8 October 1902 at Fremantle, Western Australia, natural causes destitute.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. RC MON C 295.3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 23 July 1866 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9657 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA death date is different to MCB. 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1224/1902.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

John Barnett 96581

M, #9658, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 28 March 1867 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D and scar on left side on 9 January 1868.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9658 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 January 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited30 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Cornelius Barrett 96591

M, #9659, b. 1832, d. 7 May 1898
Name-Change Cornelius Barrett 9659 was also known as Cornelius Barratt 9659.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 7 May 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 75.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 7 May 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of a coin mould and sentenced to 10 years on 19 November 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9659 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 October 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2015/1898. Recorded as Cornelius Barratt.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

William Bartlett 96601

M, #9660, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 19 July 1866 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9660 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 October 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited1 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Bell 96611

M, #9661, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 1 January 1866 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9661 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 September 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Bell 96621

M, #9662, b. 1845
Name-Change William Bell 9662 was also known as William Francis Bell 9662.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 15 years on 9 April 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9662 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 August 1880 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 April 1885 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Westeria on 21 August 1885.1,3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1885 pg 138.

Thomas Berwick 96641

M, #9664, b. 27 October 1821, d. 15 October 1891

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Thomas Berwick 9664 (Photo: SLWA)
Parents His parents were Thomas Berwick & Joan Mcdonald.2 
BirthHe was born on 27 October 1821 at Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 8 November 1821 at Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland, His parents were Thomas Berwick & Joan Mcdonald.2 
MarrHe married Jane Ruxton on 27 March 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Daughter of George Ruxton.3 
DeathHe died on 15 October 1891 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia, found dead in bed probably died of heart disease.1,4,5,6 
Census_1861EngHe appeared on the 1861 English census at Eveerton, Lancashire, England. His occupation was shown as ship master.7 
ConvictedConvicted of scuttling a vessel and sentenced to 20 years on 28 January 1867 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a master mariner on 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9664 on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 June 1881 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceLionel Holdsworth 9768
Bio Mentioned in "The Serpentine"

He has an entry in Wikipedia

Subject of an article by J.K. Hitchcock "Convicts Who Made Good" - see the citation for a link

Mentioned in "The Brand on His Coat"

Mentioned in "Convict Teachers ..."8,9,10,11 

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StoriesFamous Convicts Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesScuttling a Vessel
Last Edited30 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S279] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S222] British Newspapers Archive, online britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk, Fife Herald - Thursday 03 April 1856 pg 3 col 8 2/3 down
    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000447/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 611/1891.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3026112
  6. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1891 pg 172.
  7. [S226] 1861 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S59] Neil J Coy, The Serpentine A History of the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, pg 105, 106, 109, 110.
  9. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256643863
  10. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 293, 317, 322.
  11. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 78, 79.

Thomas Betts 96651

M, #9665, b. 1841, d. 1902

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Thomas Betts 9665 (Photo: Phil Cooper)
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died in 1902 at Walebing, Moora, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 19 July 1866 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a currier on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9665 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 August 1874 at Western Australia.1,3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 July 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10277 on 3 July 1879.4 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & wounding and sentenced to 3 years on 3 July 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone .."

Mentioned in "Ttacks Through the Midlands."6,7 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited18 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2804/1902. Recorded as Thomas Alexander Betts.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2981449
  6. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 263.
  7. [S183] Maxine Laurie, Tracks Through The Midlands A History of the Moora District, pg 21.

Frederick Hickson Bicknell 96661

M, #9666, b. 1839, d. 2 June 1936

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Parents His parents were Thomas Bicknell & Ann Hickson.2 
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 2 June 1936 at Claremont, Western Australia, died at the Old Men's Home aged 97.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG LC 22B.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1867 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9666 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100989/1936.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100989/1936.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Henry Birch 96671

M, #9667, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 12 years on 11 October 1865 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9667 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited30 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Robert Black 96681

M, #9668, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 18 April 1866 at Dundee, Angus, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 9 January 1868.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9668 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 July 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited30 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Alfred Blow 96691

M, #9669, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 16 March 1867 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9669 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 June 1878 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 March 1882 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Bogan 96701

M, #9670, b. 1838
Name-Change Charles Bogan 9670 was also known as Thomas Brasil 9670.1 

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Parents His parents were Thomas Bogan & Catherine Mcdonald.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838 at Bangalore, India.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 21 April 1864 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9670 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Orizaba under name Brasil on 31 October 1889.1,3 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600101/1907.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Bowler 96711

M, #9671, b. 1844, d. 18 March 1928
Name-Change Thomas Bowler 9671 was also known as Thomas Cullinane 9671.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844 at Ballymacoda, County Cork, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 18 March 1928 at Ballymacoda, County Cork, Ireland.2 
BurialHe was buried at Thge Hill Cemetery, Ballymacota, County Cork, Ireland.2
ConvictedConvicted of high treason and sentenced to life on 2 May 1867 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9671 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1,3 
AccompliceJeremiah Aher 9645
AccompliceDavid Cummins 9704
AccompliceSimon Downey 9718
AccompliceEugene Geary 9744
AccompliceDavid Joyce 9788
AccompliceEdward Kelly 9793
AccompliceEugene Lombard 9808
AccompliceMorgan McSwiney 9817
AccompliceBartholomew Moriarty 9828
Bio His story is told at the Ballymacoda History Project

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S335] Historic Graves, online historicgraves.com, https://historicgraves.com/hill-ballymacoda/co-thbm-0086/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 38-40.

Daniel Bradley 96721

M, #9672, b. 1847

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BirthHe was born in 1847 at Kilfinane, County Limerick, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 10 years on 11 June 1867 at Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a draper on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9672 on 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 8 February 1872.1,3 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 11.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 11-12.

Edward Brannon 96731

M, #9673, b. 1848

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BirthHe was born in 1848.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 3 December 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brassmoulder on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9673 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 September 1890 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited2 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Hugh Francis Brophy 96741

M, #9674, b. 1829, d. 11 June 1919

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Hugh Brophy 9674 (Photo: Mountkoy Prison)
BirthHe was born in 1829 at Maryborough, County Queens, Ireland.1,2 
MarrHe married Elizabeth O'Reilly circa 1856 at Ireland.3 
MarrHe married Margaret Fearney on 20 April 1873 at Melbourne, Victoria. Daughter of Michael Freaney of Callan, Co Kilkenny, Ireland. Reg: 1634/1873.4,5 
DeathHe died on 11 June 1919 at North Carlton, Victoria, Reg: 5787/1919.4,6,7,8,9 
BurialHe was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Victoria.10
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 10 years on 29 January 1866 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a building contractor on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9674 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Nubia on 26 May 1872.1,11 
Bio He has an entry in Wikipedia

He has an article at freotopia

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

Mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."12,13 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 13.
  3. [S230] Ireland Catholic Baptisms, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S71] Victoria BDM, online https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/…, https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/…
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/170299046
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/168071794
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/168071731
  8. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/170945094
  9. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/170945418
  10. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163923778/…
  11. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  12. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 233.
  13. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 13-18.

Samuel Bryant 96751

M, #9675, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 November 1864 at St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9675 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Occident on 15 November 1878.1,2 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1878 pg 205.