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NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY

LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1839 - 1841 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.11

CONTINUED FROM REEL A2.10

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1839 10 24 Note Re prisoners under Colonial Sentence at Moreton Bay to be replaced by Ordinary prisoners of Crown – “Curlew” to take 50 – 55 under Colonial Sentence there

A2.11 001

39/09875 1839 09 04 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G

1839 09 04 Letter re convicts at Moreton Bay – mentions situation on departure of Major Cotton – no provision for shearing sheep, care of sheep & cattle [No 617] D A C G Kent directed to cultivate wheat & maize – additional 19 men retained: “Curlew” took 55 and brought back 36 [Ref 39/09242, 39/09246]

A2.11 002 - 003

39/09246 39/09246

1839 08 19 Hon CS Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt Commandant Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt Commandant

1839 07 31 1839 07 30

Letter reporting his arrival to take command – prisoners per “Curlew” disposed: 21 to Survey Dept, 3 to Hospital Dept, 1 to Pilots Boats Crew, 4 to Settlement Boats Crew, 26 to D AC G Kent Explanation re return of only 36 prisoners under Colonial Sentence per “Curlew” – mentions Mr Petre [also spelt Petrie] Foreman of Works to retain 3 tradesmen & D A C G Kent to retain 24 men under Colonial Sentence – discusses Pilots Boat & Crew Re Botanical Garden – plants destroyed, only labour that of Settlement Boats Crew when available - mentions cotton plants at Eagle Farm Enclosing Manifest of cargo on “Curlew” [Ref 39/09875] Manifest of the Cargo and Number of Passengers shipped on board Hired Schooner “Curlew” at Moreton Bay for Sydney Passengers Ensign Gravatt H M 28th Regt, D A C G Owen & child, Mr Parker, wife & 3 children 1 sergeant, 23 rank & file, 4 women, 8 children – H M 28th Regt 36 male & 1 female prisoner

A2.11 004 – 007 008

39/12566 1839 11 22 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G “G G”

1839 11 21 1839 11 23~ 1839 12 03

Letter re allowances for Corporals Murphy & Fay, 28th Regt for services as Superintendent of Live Stock & Chief Constable at Moreton Bay between departure of Major Cotton & arrival of Lieut Gorman – amount [No 642] & Notes in margin Re allowance – amount

A2.11 009 - 010

39/11322 1839 10 17 Hon CS Liverpool Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt “G G”

1839 10 10 1839 11 14~

Letter re allowance for 2 non-commissioned officers of 28th Regt appointed as Superintendent of Livestock & Chief Constable at Moreton Bay on reduction of the Establishment Margin Corporal Murphy 28th Regt – Acting Superintendent of Livestock Corporal Fay 28th Regt – Acting Chief Constable Mentions Mr Owen & Lieut Gravatt & Notes in margin

A2.11 011 – 012

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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Allowance – amount Note re above [Ref 39/05853]

013


1839 12 14 1839 12 18~ 1839 12 24

Letter re Governor’s approval of allowance to Corporals Murphy & Fag [also spelt Fay] 28th Regt – Warrant required for payment [No 649] & Notes in margin Re Warrant

A2.11 013 again – 014


1839 12 14 1839 12 15~

Letter transmitting Account for £32-13-7 for provisions supplied to German Missionaries at Moreton Bay – urging payment [Account not filmed here] [No 650] Re account for £126-13-11 also requiring payment & Notes in margin Authority to pay [Refs 39/09124, 39/13330]

A2.11 015 – 016

39/13330 1839 12 13 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “G G”

1839 12 11 1839 12 15~

Letter re provisions supplied to German missionaries at Moreton Bay – has requested Mr Wright Treasurer to confer re account [No 217] & Notes in margin

A2.11 017 - 018

39/09958 39/09958

1839 09 06

Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G “G G” “W L”

1839 11 02~ 1839 12 02 1839 09 06 1839 09 11~ 1839 09 20 1839 09 26~

Note Re Mr Lithgow & papers Letter re provisions supplied to the German missionaries at Moreton Bay – transmitting account – amount to be refunded by Colonial Treasury £126-13-11 [Account not filmed here] & Notes re above Auditor General to report – Mr Wright to confer with Auditor General [Ref 39/09863]

A2.11 019 020 – 021

39/09863 1839 09 04 E Deas Thomson, CS

Surry Hills W Wright, Treasurer to the German Mission to the Aborigines Moreton Bay

1839 09 02 Letter re payment of account for rations supplied to the German missionaries from Commissariat Stores at Moreton Bay – dispute re prices

A2.11 022 – 023

39/09124

1839 08 15

Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G “G G”

1839 08 20~ 1839 08 22~ 1839 08 15 1839 08 17~ 1839 08 22~

Note Re account £68-5-8 Letter re provisions supplied to German missionaries at Moreton Bay – account rendered & payment sought from Mr Wright [No 610] & Notes in margin Auditor General to pay from Military Chest – discusses future arrangements

A2.11 024 025 – 027

Sydney Walter Reed, gardener William Howell, baker

1840 07 25 Certificate Re Charles Bevan carpenter & his wife’s son Joseph Pickard

A2.11 028

39/06081

1839 05 29 Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G

1839 05 28 1839 08 03~

Letter re issue of provisions to German missionaries – problems with supplies from Public Stores – mentions agent, Mr Wright in Sydney should provide supplies [No 584] Requests they be limited to receiving only fresh meat produced at Settlement [pages out of order – see duplicate letter following] Notes re above

A2.11 029 – 032 [2 x p 029] 033 – 034


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



39/06081

Hon CS

Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G “G G”

1839 05 28 1839 07 23~ 1839 08 09~

Re supplies to missionaries at Moreton Bay – mentions “Duplicate” & letter “Duplicate – original open on Register” [No 584] [Copy of letter at p 029] & This letter has notes in margin Re Dr Lang’s return to Europe – Mr Wright, Surry Hills agent for German missionaries Re supplies – meat & other produce from Settlement Re Mr Miller & issue of supplies from Government Stores

036 – 040 [no p 035]

39/05476 1839 05 13 Hon CS Brisbane Town Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant “G G”

1839 04 22 1839 05 19~

Letter re issue of flour, maize meal & other articles from H M Store to the German missionaries – vessels from Sydney have not brought provisions – missionaries do receive supply of fresh meat – account sent to agent in Sydney [No 39/17] & Notes in margin [Ref 39/04464]

A2.11 041 – 042


1839 04 19 1839 04 24~

Letter re provisions issued from Store at Moreton Bay to German missionaries – requesting authority for supply [No 573] £20 paid for 3 milk cows delivered to missionaries – requests Governor’s approval & Notes in margin [Ref 38/06906] Re arrangements with Dr Lang

A2.11 043 – 044

38/06906 1838 07 06 Hon CS Brisbane Town Sydney Cotton, Major 28th Regt Commandant

1838 06 20 Letter re bills for payment for livestock provided to German missionaries – allowance of 60lbs of meat per week [No 38/16]

A2.11 045 – 046

38/05278 His Ex the Governor

Sydney John Dunmore Lang “G G”

1838 05 26 1838 05 26~

Letter requesting authority for Master of Government Schooner “Isabella” to take on board German missionaries for Moreton Bay: -Revd K W E Schmidt & wife -Mrs Schneider, widow of Mr Schneider, Surgeon & Asst Missionary who died at the Quarantine Station -Mr Zillmann & wife -Messrs Wagner & Franz, unmarried young men being the remainder of German missionaries who arrived per the “Minerva” Details re German Mission at Moreton Bay – 19 adult persons – settlement to be formed 7-8 miles north of Brisbane Town towards the Bay – requests Commandant provide suitable land for buildings & cultivation – requests livestock be sold to missionaries – indicates £200 raised by Society in Aid of the German Mission Note re above To be taken by “Isabella” if room Re sheep & cattle

A2.11 047 – 049 050

Lithgow Miller 1839 12 11~ 1840 01 06 1840 01 13

Letter enclosing Certificate – mentions his account being questioned [Certificate not filmed here] Note Mr Miller requests original agreement with owners of “Curlew” for voyage to Moreton Bay as voucher for his account [Ref 39/11057]

A2.11 051 – 052 053 - 054

39/13817 1839 12 28 Hon CS


1839 12 24

Letter re charge made by Mr Fotheringham of £30 for work done on “Curlew” & £47-5-0 for demurrage [No 654] Details re work done in hold – accommodation Re charge for demurrage – reasons for detention of “Curlew” at Moreton Bay

A2.11 055 – 058


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Hon CS

“G G” Sydney Alexander Fotheringham

1839 12 30~ 1840 01 02 1839 12 16

& Notes in margin To be paid from Military Chest with exception of whaleboat for Survey Dept Note Re enclosed account left by Mr Fotheringham re hire of “Curlew” [Account not filmed here] Letter enclosing account of freight of Schooner “Curlew” [Account not filmed here]

059 – 060 061 – 062

39/11643 1839 10 26 Hon CS Surveyor Generals Office S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General

1839 10 25 Letter re stores to Moreton Bay per “Curlew” for Department: boat & gear, slop clothing [No 39/483] & Notes in margin [Ref 39/10061, 39/13817] Note Re “Curlew” from Moreton Bay – taking 25 prisoners & bringing back same number – hired by Colonial Government

A2.11 063 – 064 065

Deputy Commissary General

Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney T C Harington

1839 10 18 “Copy” Re letter from Mr Fotheringham tendering Schooner “Curlew” for Moreton Bay – Governor’s approval for Colonial Government – cost not to exceed £300 – Surveyor General to state extent of freight he requires [No 216]

A2.11

066 – 067

E Deas Thomson 1839 10 31 Letter re “Curlew” A2.11 068 39/10061 1839 09 10 Hon CS Surveyor Generals Office

S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “G G”

1839 09 09 1839 09 13~

Letter re hiring vessel to convey stores for Department at Moreton Bay [No 39/419] Mentions Mr Dixon & articles taken when he proceeded to Moreton Bay - left boat & gear to be forwarded – no accommodation for horses & Notes in margin [Ref 39/09660]

A2.11 069 - 071

39/09660 1839 08 30 Hon CS Surveyor Generals Office S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “G G”

1839 08 29 1839 08 31~

Immediate Letter re need for horses, boat & gear, carts & other stores – unable to forward by last conveyance to Moreton Bay – requesting passage [No 39/399] & Notes in margin Re hire of vessel [Ref 39/10061]

A2.11 072 – 073

39/10420 39/10420

1839 09 21

Colonial Secretary

“G G” Sydney J H Grose

1839 11 02~ 1839 11 05~ 1839 09 20

Note Re Mr Grose & claim for freight for Surveyor General’s Department Note Claim of Mr Grose for freight etc to Moreton Bay – public advertisement for a vessel Outlines future accommodation arrangements to & from Penal Settlements Re Mr Grose’s claim - must produce order or agreement Letter re claim to Surveyor General’s Department for conveyance of passengers & goods to Moreton Bay per “Sophia Jane” steamer as hired by Commissariat – refers to call for tenders by Commissariat for removal of persons from Moreton Bay to Sydney (A) Particulars of tender (No 1 & No 2) & tender accepted (No 3) annexed Tender to Commissariat £500 for conveyance of 185 persons from Moreton Bay to Sydney reserving to him employment of vessel to Moreton Bay – aware of persons

A2.11 074 075 – 077 078 – 079


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



39/10420 39/10420 39/10420 39/10420

Mr J H Grose, George Street Miller, D C G Mr J H Grose

Miller D C G Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G Sydney J H Grose Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G

1839 09 21 1839 04 05 1839 04 08 1839 04 10 1839 04 12

proceeding to Moreton Bay on account of Colonial Government Note D C G to report: Re engaging of vessel – public advertisement inviting tenders – no reference to Surveyor’s stores [Ref 39/09056] “A” Advertisement Notice for tenders for hire of 2 vessels required for public service – One to proceed to Norfolk Island – to convey 50-60 head of cattle & bring back maize The other to proceed to Moreton Bay to remove about 130 persons from there to Sydney “No 1” Letter re Return of persons from Moreton Bay to Sydney: 5 officers (civil & military) 23 soldiers 2 women 9 children 55 male convicts 63 female convicts 26 children of convicts 185 [as it is] “No 2” Tendering the “Sophia Jane” (steamer) for conveyance of about 185 persons more or less from Moreton Bay to Sydney - £500 – details & arrangements re accommodation “No 3” Letter re tender - accepted

080 081 082 083 084

39/09056 1839 08 14 Hon CS Surveyor Generals Office S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “G G” Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General

1839 08 13 1839 08 26~ 1839 08 23

Letter re Mr J H Grose’s accounts for £110-0-9 & £77-12-6 for sundry stores – transmitting list of principal articles – packaged at steamer wharf by Messrs Dixon & Warner – weight unknown [No 39/364] [List not filmed here] & Notes in margin [Ref 39/08439] & Notes re above Re Mr Grose’s claim – “Sophia Jane” hired by Mr Miller Memorandum in reply to the reference dated the 15th of August on the Report of the Auditor General of the First Instant Re tonnage of articles shipped by Survey Department – charges per Certificate from Mr Grose – recommends payment

A2.11 085 - 086 087 – 088

39/08439 1839 07 31 Hon CS Surveyor Generals Office S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “W L”

1839 07 29

Letter transmitting account from Mr Grose for freight & passage of stores etc from Sydney to Maitland & Moreton Bay - £110-0-9 & request for payment [No 39/335] [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin Requires particulars of charge £77-12-6 for “sundry stores”

A2.11 089


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1839 08 02~ 1839 08 06

Note Re Auditor General’s Report - to supply particulars [Ref 39/09056]

090

39/10725 1839 10 01 Hon CS G J McDonald [also spelt Macdonald] Commissioner, New England

Crown Commissioner’s Office, New England G J Macdonald, Commissioner Crown Land Bundarra River [also spelt Bundara] J Cameron

1839 09 20 1839 08 17~

Enclosing letter brought by policeman from Mr John Cameron re arrival of Moreton Bay constable “& visitor to the aborigines”, 3 prisoners & 3 aboriginal natives at his Station on Bundara River Border Policeman stated party were armed & searching for runaway who had joined native tribes – arrived at Peter McIntyre’s on McIntyre River, then to Mr Cameron’s Station on the McIntyre – gives details of their travels – may be bushrangers from Moreton Bay or Port Macquarie – sent party in pursuit for more information Letter re arrival of party from Moreton Bay at his Station on Mctire [also spelt McIntyre] River – George Brown Bush Constable & visitor of native tribes, 3 prisoners & 3 native blacks from Moreton Bay – mentions Brown’s account of the country Supplied with rations, also supplied by Mr Peter Mctire’s overseer [also spelt McIntyre]

A2.11 091 – 096 097 – 098

LETTERS RECEIVED 1840 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM

40/00328 1840 01 10 Hon CS Harbour Masters Office, Sydney John Nicholson, Harbour Master

1840 01 10 Explanation why hired Schooner “Curlew” sailed to Moreton Bay without Manifest – loaded at private wharf with stores for different Departments – did not give any instructions Returning Commandant’s letter [see p 100] P S: D C G gave Master of vessel a Memorandum – to take mail & proceed

A2.11 098 again – 099

39/13203 1839 12 10 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1839 11 18 1839 12 11~ 1839 12 31~

Letter reporting he did not receive Manifest of Schooner “Curlew” – was not enclosed as stated, only list of 25 prisoners – no sailing instructions from Master Attendant [No 39/42] & Notes in margin [Ref 40/00328] Mr Vallack’s report – query to Mr Nicholson re sailing instructions for “Curlew” a chartered vessel

A2.11 100


1839 12 27 Reporting death of Barrack Sergeant James Wilkinson (drowned) and appointment of Sergeant Binns as Barrack Sergeant until successor appointed – depositions forwarded to Attorney General [No 39/47]

A2.11 101

40/03522 40/03522 40/03522

1840 04 06 Hon CS Lieut Gorman, Commandant Robert Dixon, Asst Surveyor, Brisbane Town

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Brisbane Town Robert Dixon, Asst Surveyor Camp Nanjaroo? Granville C Stapylton [also spelt Grenville], Asst Surveyor

1839 12 31 1839 12 31 1839 12 31

Forwarding application from Asst Surveyor Dixon covering that of Mr Asst Surveyor Stapylton re assignment of Patrick Kelly/ “Blenheim” to Survey Department in place of George Clarke/ “Portsea” who is to be employed at Brisbane Town – bad habits [No 39/49] Forwarding letter from Asst Surveyor Stapylton requesting replacement for George Clarke/ “Portsea” [very faint - hard to read] Letter re George Clarke/ “Portsea” – requests he be replaced – bad behaviour

A2.11 102 103 104

40/03523 1840 04 06 Hon CS

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 02 18

Enclosing letters re D A C G Kent & his conduct towards Commandant – refers to death of Barrack Sergeant Wilkinson & appointment of Sergeant Binns – also mentions Foreman of Works & Mr Whyte Acting Chief Constable [No 40/1] Difficulties with monthly inspection of Mr Kent’s quarters – details in enclosed

A2.11 105 – 106


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



D A C G Kent Brisbane Town Lieut O Gorman, 80th Regt D A C G Kent Brisbane Town Owen Gorman, Commandant, Moreton Bay Lieut O Gorman, 80th Regt, Commandant Hon CS Lieut O Gorman, 80th Regt, Commandant

“G G” Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Commissariat Office, Moreton Bay John Kent, D A C G Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant E Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary Moreton Bay John Kent, D A C G Commandants Office, Brisbane Town O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Moreton Bay John Kent, Superintendent of Agriculture

1840 04 07~ 1840 02 15 1840 02 17 1840 02 17 1839 07 08~ 1840 02 18 1840 02 18 1840 02 15

letters – asks for Mr Kent’s removal from Settlement & Notes in margin Re inspection of Mr Kent’s quarters – mentions Major Barney Re Lieut Gorman’s Authority “No 1” [very faint] Letter re Mr Kent’s refusal to allow Sergeant Binns to make his monthly Barrack inspection – Commandant’s authority “No 2” [very faint] Letter informing inspection of his quarters by Mr Petrie, Ordnance Officer since death of Barrack Sergeant “No 3” Letter requesting Sergeant Binns be allowed to make the monthly inspection of his quarters Re Mr Petrie – in charge of all government buildings at Settlement - not Barrack Sergeant - inserting extract from Colonial Secretary’s Instructions when he took over Settlement “No 4” Settlement Orders Extract from Colonial Secretary’s letter 39/28 dated 8 July 1839 & addressed to Commandant Re Authority of the Commandant “A true extract - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant” “No 5” Letter re authority from Colonial Secretary in appointment of a Barrack Sergeant At top: “Explanation attached to Letter No 6” Letter explaining the case to the Governor relating to Mr Kent & arrangements for delivery of rations to men cutting timber at outstations at Limestone & Redbank -mentions his trip to Stradbroke Island to visit tribe of natives, taking his son & Col Asst Surgeon Ballow “No 6” Letter re issue of rations to men at Limestone & Redbank – questions use of coxswain & boat for trip to the Bay

107 108 – 109 110 – 111 112 113 114 – 116 117 - 119

40/03526

1840 04 06 Hon CS

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G”

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~

Forwarding application from Mr Surveyor Dixon giving cover to that of Mr Asst Surveyor Warner requesting Charles Benson/ “Lord Lyndoch” (from Pilot Boats Crew) be assigned to Survey Department in place of James Bryan/ “Portsea” [No 40/4] Annexing characters for Charles Benson given by Commandants Clerk Mr Whyte & Mr Hexton Pilot – recommending indulgence & Notes in margin Re Charles Benson: “Approved – Remitted”

A2.11 120 – 121


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



40/03526 40/03526

Lieut Gorman, Commandant R Dixon, Asst Surveyor

James Hexton, Pilot Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay William Whyte, Commandants Clerk Brisbane Town Robert Dixon, Asst Surveyor Moreton Bay James Warner, Asst Surveyor

1840 02 22 1840 02 22 1840 02 22 1840 02 22

Certificate Re Charles Benson Certificate Re Charles Benson Letter re exchange of men requested by Asst Surveyor Warner – enclosing Mr Warner’s letter [No 40/2?] [very faint] Letter re James Bryan/ “Portsea”– requests his removal from survey party for medical reasons - cites Mr Ballow’s opinion - requests Charles Benson/ “Lord Lyndoch” from Pilot Boats Crew be assigned [No 40/3]

122 123 124 125 – 126

40/03527 1840 04 06 Hon CS Owen Gorman, Commandant

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Royal Engineers Office, MB A Petrie, Foreman of Works “G G”

1840 02 22 1840 02 22 1840 04 08~

Forwarding letter from Mr Petre [also spelt Petrie] Foreman of Works recommending 2 prisoners [No 40/5] Letter recommending Edward Dans/ “Captain Cook” (his assigned servant) for indulgence - also recommending Richard Ruston [also spelt Rushton] for mitigation of sentence & Notes in margin Particulars re Edward Dans & Richard Rushton/ “Glatton”

A2.11 127 128 – 129 [p 129 blank]

40/03528 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Moreton Bay William Whyte

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 02 22

Forwarding character for Alexander Donaldson & recommending him for remission of sentence [No 40/6] & Notes in margin Particulars re Alexander Donaldson Certificate re Alexander Donaldson/ “Lord Lyndoch”

A2.11 130 – 131 132

40/03529 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Moreton Bay William Whyte, Commandants Clerk

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 02 22

Forwarding character for John Dakin & recommending him for remission of sentence [No 40/7] & Notes in margin Particulars re John Decan [also spelt Dakin] Certificate re John Dakin/ “Mary”

A2.11 134 – 135 [no p 133] 136

40/03530 1840 04 06 Hon CS Owen Gorman, Commandant of Moreton Bay

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Brisbane Town James Hexton, Pilot

1840 02 22 1839 02 22 [as it is]

Forwarding letter from James Hexton Pilot for Governor’s consideration [No 40/8] Letter recommending Richard Smith/ “Captain Cook” for remission of sentence &

A2.11 137 138


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G” 1840 04 08~ Notes in margin “Authorised”

40/03531 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Commandants Office, MB William Whyte, Commandants Clerk John Kent, D A C G

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 04 09 1840 02 22

Forwarding character of Edward Walsh & recommending him for remission of sentence [No 40/9] & Notes in margin Particulars re Edward Welsh [also spelt Walsh] Certificate re Patrick Walsh [as it is]/ “City of Edinburgh” Certificate re Patrick Walsh – bullock driver & shepherd

A2.11 139 140

40/03532 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 02 22

Forwarding statement re Constable Francis Black for consideration of Governor – requesting to remain at Settlement [No 40/10] & Notes in margin “Approved” [Refs 40/03536, 40/03537, 40.03538, 40/03543] Return of ‘1’ One Constable whose Term of Servitude will expire at the Date set opposite to his name, now serving at Moreton Bay Francis Black/ “Hadlow”

A2.11 141 142

40/03533 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Moreton Bay William Whyte, Clerk to Commandant A Petrie, Foreman of Works James Hexton, Pilot “G G”

1840 02 22 1840 04 07 1840 02 22 1840 04 09~ 1840 10 23 1840 10 26~

Forwarding character of Thomas Devlin/ “Elizabeth” – employed with overseers White & Turner to proceed by “John & Charlotte” Schooner to Clarence River with mail to meet vessel for Sydney or to proceed overland to Port Macquarrie [as it is – also spelt Port Macquarie] & then to Sydney – recommending his sentence be remitted [No 40/11] Also at top: “40/3320 – 9 April 1840” & Notes in margin Certificates re Thomas Delvin [also spelt Devlin, Dalvin]/ “Elizabeth” Notes re above Mr Ryan’s report: Thomas Dalvin/ “Elizabeth” 1

A2.11 143 – 144 145 146

“G G” 1840 04 08~ Note Re approval for men to remain at Moreton Bay – mentions intended throwing open of the country – men must maintain themselves – no rations or assistance from Government [Refs 40/03532, 40/03536, 40/03537, 40/03538, 40/03543]

A2.11 147 – 148

Mr Ryan W Vallack Immediate Letter re prisoners to Moreton Bay by the “John” – West Indians – requests a list “Layton” 1840 Vengear Ernest Cyprian

A2.11 150 [no p 149] 151


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Noel la Fortune Jean Cora Pierre Louis Etienne L’Esperance Victor Eugene Doucette Pierre Louis Raoul Caetane Celestine Cassim “Westbrooke” Pierre Richard & Omiot Maugny

40/03536 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant A Petrie, Foreman of Works

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 02 22

Forwarding statement re Laurence Kelly requesting permission to remain at Moreton Bay as a free man – attaching character from Foreman of Works with Return – recommending him to the Governor [No 40/14] & Notes in margin “Approved” Return of the Services of One Overseer whose Term of Colonial Sentence will Expire on the date set opposite to his name, Moreton Bay 22nd February 1840 Lawrence Kelly/ “Southworth” [also spelt Laurence Kelly] & Certificate

A2.11 152 153

40/03537 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant William Whyte, Commandants Clerk

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 02 22

Forwarding statement re John Gunn & recommending him to Governor for remission of sentence – mentions Certificate of Mr Whyte [No 40/15] & Notes in margin “Approved” Particulars of One Overseer now serving under Sentence at the Settlement of Moreton Bay whose Term of Servitude will Expire at the date set opposite to his name John Gunn Certificate

A2.11 154 155


1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 02 22

Forwarding Return of Mr Whyte & recommending the prisoner for remission of sentence [No 40/16] & Notes in margin “Approved” Particulars of One Prisoner of the Crown serving under Sentence at Moreton Bay and recommended by the Commandant for a Remission of Colonial Sentence John Mayall/ “Morley” 2

A2.11 156 157


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



William Whyte, Commandants Clerk

Certificate

40/03539 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant William Whyte, Commandants Clerk

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 04 09 1840 02 22

Forwarding Return & character of Mr Whyte for 2 overseers requesting remission of their sentences & permission to remain in Agricultural Department [No 40/17] & Notes in margin “Approved” Particulars of Two Overseers now serving under Colonial Sentence at Moreton Bay whose Term of Servitude will Expire at the date set opposite to their names Bartlett Quillan/ “Asia” 4 Richard Allen/ “Royal Admiral” Certificate

A2.11 158 159

40/03540 40/03540~

1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Miller D C G Commissariat Store, Moreton Bay John Kent “G G”

1840 02 24 1840 04 07 1840 02 24 1840 04 09~

Letter re horse forage allowance – D A C G Kent unable to supply [No 40/18] Enclosing Certificate & requesting compensation in lieu of forage & Notes in margin Note re above Re maize supply used for food – good grass for horse Certificate Re forage from Commissariat Store & Notes re above

A2.11 160 161 162

40/03542 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G”

1840 02 24 1840 04 06~

Letter re supply of rum in Commissariat Store for troops – shortage caused by D A C G Kent selling to private individuals [No 40/20] & Notes in margin

A2.11 163

40/03543 1840 04 06 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant William Whyte, Commandants Clerk

1840 02 22 1840 04 08~ 1840 02 22

Forwarding statement of James Clahessey with character by Mr Whyte – recommending him for remission of sentence [No 40/21] & Notes in margin Particulars re James Clahessy [also spelt Clohessy, Clahessey] “Approved” Particulars of One Overseer serving under Sentence at Moreton Bay whose Term of Servitude will Expire at the date set opposite to his name James Clohessy/ “Somersetshire” Certificate

A2.11 164 165

40/03544

1840 04 06 Hon CS

Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay James Warner, Asst Surveyor

1840 02 20

Letter re request to Surveyor General for Morgan Edwards (formerly in Survey Party & assigned as his private servant) to be reattached to Survey Party Requests John Ibel/ “Portsea” be assigned to him as private servant

A2.11 166 – 167


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CS REF NO



40/03544

R Dixon Asst Surveyor, Moreton Bay

“G G” Moreton Bay James Warner, Asst Surveyor

1840 04 08~ 1839 11 21

& Notes in margin “Copy” Letter requesting Morgan Edwards be reappointed to Surveying Party – great asset particularly with boat surveys [No 39/18] [hard to read – very faint]

168 – 169

40/03550 1840 04 06 His Ex Sir George Gipps, Governor

Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney “G G” Sydney

1840 04 00~ 1840 04 06~ 1840 04 00~

Petition of Thomas Delvin/ “Elizabeth” 1 for remission of sentence – mentions conveying the mail overland from the “Big River” to Port Macquarie for conveyance to Sydney – details of journey Also at top: “40/3313 – 9 April 1840” & Notes re above Sentence remitted – letter 40/621 – 26 October 1840 [Ref 40/03533] Cover sheet Petition of Thomas Delvin/ “Elizabeth” 1 [Ref 40/03533]

A2.11 170 – 171 172


1839 12 01 Letter re removal of scourger from amongst prisoners at Barracks – ill-feeling towards him - employed in garden attached to Government House [No 39/46]

A2.11 173

Hon CS O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 03 31~ Nominal List of Prisoners Remaining at Moreton Bay under Colonial Sentence showing Date of Conviction, Ship, Sentence, and How Employed on the 31st of March 1840 [very faint] 1 Richard Allen/ “Royal Admiral” – Agricultural Department Bartlett Quillan/ “Asia” 4 - Agricultural Department George Crow/ “Earl St Vincent” - Agricultural Department Edward Walsh/ “Countess of Harcourt” - Agricultural Department 5 James Graham/ “Nithsdale” - Agricultural Department Alexander Donaldson/ “Florentia” - Agricultural Department John Dakin/ “Mary” - Agricultural Department Michael Noonan/ “Prince Regent” - Agricultural Department Francis Black/ “Hadlow” - Constable 10 Robert Giles/ “Exmouth” - Constable W H Sketland or Thomson/ “Sophia” - Constable Richard Smith/ “Captain Cook” – Pilots Boats Crew Morgan Edwards/ “Competitor” - Pilots Boats Crew 14 Jacob Lord/ “Andromeda” – Settlement Boat 15 John Gunn/ “Recovery” – Coxswain, Settlement Boat Edward Danns [also spelt Dans]/ “Captain Cook” – Private service John Ford/ “Atlas” – Private service Laurence Kelly/ “Southworth” – Royal Engineer Department Henry Wilson/ “Albion” - Royal Engineer Department 20 Richard Rushton/ “Glatton” - Royal Engineer Department Martin Frawly/ “John Barry” - Royal Engineer Department James Clohesy [also spelt Clohessy]/ “Somersetshire” - Royal Engineer Department Charles Benson/ “Lord Lyndoch” – Surveyor Generals Department John Mayall/ “Morley” - Surveyor Generals Department 25 Thomas Brooks/ “Grenada” - Surveyor Generals Department 26 Richard Snead/ “Mangles” – Surveyor Generals Department

A2.11 174 – 177


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Female Prisoners 1 Hanah Rigby/ “Lord Sidmouth” – in private service

40/03759 1840 04 13 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean

1840 04 11 Letter re selection of 2 prisoners to proceed to Moreton Bay as cooper & butcher – writer not available [No 40/112] Margin Robert McCoy/ “Waverley” – butcher Patrick Dangen [could be Duigan]/ “Elphinstone” – cooper & Notes in margin

A2.11 178 – 179

40/03649 1840 04 09 Hon CS D C G Miller, Sydney

Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G “G G” Commissariat Office, Moreton Bay John Kent, D A C G

1840 04 09 1840 04 10~ 1840 02 23

Letter requesting a cooper, a butcher & a writer be forwarded to Moreton Bay – encloses copy letter [No 692] & Notes in margin [Ref 40/03759] “Authorised” “Copy” Letter requesting convicts for the Department: 1 cooper, 1 butcher, 1 writer [No 20]

A2.11 180 181

40/05737 1840 06 09 Hon CS O Gorman, Commandant

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Brisbane Town Andrew Petrie, Foreman of Works

1840 03 02 1840 03 02

Letter re tea, sugar & tobacco issued to 3 prisoners in annexed recommendation of Foreman of Works [No 40/22] [very faint] Letter recommending extra indulgence of tea, sugar & tobacco to 3 prisoners Margin Laurence Kelly Henry Wilson Richard Rushton

A2.11 182 183

40/05739 40/05739

1840 06 09 Hon CS His Ex Sir George Gipps, Governor

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay William Banks

1839 04 28 [as it is] 1840 06 23~ 1840 04 28

Forwarding Memorial from William Banks/ “Chapman” – previously at Norfolk Island [No 40/24] & Notes in margin - Mr Vallack’s report & Notes re above Petition of William Banks/ “Chapman” for ticket of leave & Notes in margin

A2.11 184 – 185 186 - 187

40/05740 1840 06 09 Hon CS Lt Gorman, 80th Regt, Commandant

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Commissariat Office, Moreton Bay John Kent D A C G Superintendent of Agriculture

1840 04 29 1840 06 23~ 1840 04 27 1840 04 29~

Forwarding statement re George Crow/ “Earl St Vincent” & recommending him for remission of sentence [No 40/25] & Notes in margin Letter re George Crow/ “Earl St Vincent” 2 – in charge of cattle – recommending him for indulgence Particulars of the Colonial Sentence of the Following Prisoner at Moreton Bay April 29th 1840 George Crow/ “Earl St Vincent”

A2.11 188 – 189 190 – 191 192


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William Whyte, Commandants Clerk Andrew Petrie, Foreman of Works

Certificate Certificate [Re George Crow] Overseer of sawing party

193

40/05741 1840 06 09 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” William Whyte, Commandants Clerk Andrew Petrie, Foreman of Works

1840 04 29 1840 06 23~ 1840 04 29~

Forwarding statement re Henry Wilson/ “Albion” together with character of Mr Petre [also spelt Petrie] Foreman of Works, and statement of Mr Whyte Commandants Clerk annexed to Return – recommended for remission of sentence [No 40/28] & Notes in margin Particulars of the Colonial Sentence of the Following Prisoner at Moreton Bay April 29th 1840 Henry Wilson/ “Albion” Certificate Certificate [Re Henry Wilson]

A2.11 194 – 195 196 197


1840 04 29 1840 06 23~

Letter re Joseph Junott/ “John Barry” – unfit for Pilot Boats Crew - appointed assigned servant to Mr Asst Surveyor Warner - Morgan Edwards/ “Competitor” from Van Diemen’s Land appointed to Pilot Boats Crew – Mr Hexton’s report [No 40/29] Recommends remission of Edwards sentence, to continue in Pilot Boats Crew & Notes in margin Particulars re Morgan Edwards

A2.11 198 - 199


1840 04 30 Letter reporting arrival of Hired Cutter ”John” with stores for Commissariat Dept & officers together with 15 Negro & 2 European prisoners: a butcher & a cooper, writer not available - to D A C G Kent for employment in Agricultural Department [No 40/31] Cutter “John” receiving mail – also taking female Crown prisoner to Hyde Park Barracks from assigned service of Asst Surveyor Robert Dixon: Marcella Brown/ “Dimond” [as it is - “Diamond”?] – Mr Dixon paying passage & supplying rations

A2.11 200 - 201


1840 06 30 1840 07 05~

Letter re removal of D AC G Kent from Moreton Bay – unable to replace immediately [No 717] & Notes in margin

A2.11 202


1840 04 30 1840 06 10~

Letter complaining of interference by D A C G Kent – Constable Thompson reported D A C G Kent’s removal of 2 men from Survey Department under Mr Asst Surveyor Stapleton [also spelt Stapylton] - details [No 40/30] Margin Abel Sutton/ “Portsea” Robert Coote/ “Portsea” & Notes in margin Re Mr Kent’s removal from Moreton Bay

A2.11 203 - 206

40/05742 1840 06 09 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB 1840 04 29 Letter re removal of D A C G Kent from Moreton Bay – forwarding letter from A2.11 207 – 208


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40/05742

Lieut Gorman, 80th Regt, Commandant, Moreton Bay Lieut Gorman, 80th Regt, Commandant

O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Office of Ordnance, Sydney George Barney, Major Royal Engineer Commanding Richard Rogers, Store Keeper Percival Wilkinson, Deputy Store Keeper Moreton Bay George Thorn, Overseer

1840 06 12~ 1840 04 10 1840 04 29

George Thorn overseer of stock at Redbank & Limestone Stations (marked No 7) [No 40/27] Also annexing copy letter from Ordnance Officers in Sydney re arrangements for Barrack Department at Moreton Bay & Notes in margin Re Mr Kent’s removal [Ref 40/05745] “Copy” “Barrack” at top of letter Letter re arrangements for barrack duties at Moreton Bay following death of Barrack Sergeant James Wilkinson – Sergeant Binns 80th Regt to act as Barrack Sergeant until successor arrives from England - allowance “No 7” Letter re rations for men at Redbank & Limestone in February

209 – 210 211


1840 01 25 1840 01 29~ 1840 01 30~

Letter re differences between Lieut Gorman & D A C G Kent respecting management & custody of convicts, appropriation of boats crew, supply of rations to aboriginal constables [No 660] & Notes in margin [Ref 40/05742]

A2.11 212 – 221

39/13197 39/13197 39/13197 39/13197

1839 12 10

Hon CS Lieut Gorman, 80th Regt, Commandant

“G G” Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Brisbane Town John Kent, D A C G Brisbane Town

1839 12 15~ 1839 11 16 1839 08 30 1839 08 20

Note Re division of duties at Moreton Bay – mentions Memorandum M4730 of 6 July & Mr Kent Letter complaining of D A C G Kent’s interferences – enclosing copy of Order in consequence of report by D A C G Kent re charge of prisoners in barracks [No 39/36] Also enclosing letter from Mr Kent re charge of convicts when in barracks – mentions Acting Chief Constable & duties Letter re arrangements of Prisoners Barracks & management of convicts “Copy” “Settlement Orders” Re report of Penal Regulations ceasing to exist when Commandant’s salary was reduced from £300 per annum – no such Order received Sets out distribution of prisoners as they are employed – responsibilities of Asst Surgeon Ballow & Hospital; Mr Petrie Foreman of Works in charge of all buildings; D A C G Kent in charge of Government Stock & Agricultural Departments & Commissariat; Pilot & Boats Crew Outlines duties of Mr Whyte Commandants Clerk & Acting Chief Constable in charge of Gaol-Cells & Prisoners Barracks Re Boats Crew “A True Copy - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant”

A2.11 222 – 223 224 – 226 227 – 229 230 – 231


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CS REF NO



40/07401 40/07401

1840 07 29 Hon CS Harbour Masters Office, Sydney W H Nicholson for Harbour Master W H Nicholson for Harbour Master

1840 07 28 1840 07 27~

Enclosing Manifest of cargo, passengers etc on hired Schooner “Harlequin” for Moreton Bay Manifest of Cargo, Passengers etc Shipped on board Hired Schooner “Harlequin” for the Settlement at Moreton Bay July 27th, 1840 Passengers Dr Simpson, Mr Wiseman

A2.11 232 233

40/08432 1840 08 27 Hon CS Owen Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Brisbane Town D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon

1840 07 04 1840 07 04~ 1840 08 28~ 1840 09 02 1840 07 04

Forwarding letter from Colonial Asst Surgeon Ballow in favour of only female prisoner remaining at Moreton Bay – recommending remission of sentence [No 40/33] Particulars of the Colonial Sentence of Hannah Rigby Moreton Bay 4th July 1840 Hannah [also spelt Hanah] Rigby/ “Lord Sidmouth” & Notes re above Letter recommending Hannah Rigby/ “Lord Sidmouth” for remission of sentence

A2.11 234 235 236 – 237

40/08433

1840 08 27 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant William Whyte, Commandants Clerk Andrew Petrie, Foreman Brisbane Town

1840 06 22 1840 06 15~ 1840 06 22

Letter reporting death of Mr Asst Surveyor Grenville C Stapylton & William Tuck/ “Portsea” from his party – murdered by blacks on 31st ultimo in the bush near Mt Lindsay Gives details of Mr Stapylton & Mr Dixon’s survey trips to Richmond River & of his search for the murdered men with Dr Ballow – mentions finding James Dunlop alive Sent Constable Thompson with natives belonging to Duke of York’s Tribe to apprehend murderers – descriptions of natives posted at each of the Stations – reward [No 40/34] Depositions sent to Attorney General – copy enclosed Gives opinion re survey parties – too small – recommendations Proceedings of a Board of Survey held at Brisbane Town Moreton Bay this 15th day of June 1840 Members: Commandants Clerk Mr William Whyte, Foreman of Works Mr Andrew Petrie Inventory of Articles etc recovered from the wreck of the Equipment of the late Mr Asst Surveyor Stapylton’s Party [List of articles] “Colony of New South Wales: To Wit” Re Natives charged with murder of Grenville Chetwynd Stapylton Asst Surveyor in Surveyor General’s Department & William Tuck/ “Portsea” near Mount Lindsay on 31st day of May No 1 Canbon Bob [description] No 2 Merry dio [description] No 3 Bogee [description] No 4 A smart black man – no name [description]

A2.11 238 – 243 244 – 245 246 – 247 [p 246 dup]


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Abel Sutton [his mark] Witness: D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon Patrick Kelly [his mark] Witness: D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon William Gough [his mark] Witness: D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon William Barberry [his mark] Witness: D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon Peter Finnegan [his mark] Witness: D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon James Dunlop Witness: D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon Brisbane Town D K Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon

1840 06 22 1840 06 15

No 5 A straight smart black man – no name [description] Directions to constables & others to apprehend them “Given under my hand and seal at Brisbane Town in the District of Moreton Bay the day and year aforesaid – O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, JP & Commandant” Reward Remission of sentence or conditional pardon “Colony of New South Wales: To Wit” Depositions re Death of Granville Chetwynd Stapylton Asst Surveyor in Surveyor General’s Department & Prisoner William Tuck/ “Portsea” from Surveying Party murdered by aboriginal natives on 31st May 1840 – employed on survey towards Richmond River Evidence: Abel Sutton/ “Portsea” Sent from Camp to work with party of men: Patrick Kelly, Peter Finnegan & William Gough – Stapylton, William Tuck, James Dunlop & William Barberry remain at Camp with 5 blacks including Merry Dio, Canbon Bob & Bogee [gives descriptions] “True Copy - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant” Evidence: Patrick Kelly/ “Blenheim” Sent from Camp to work with party of men: Abel Sutton, William Gough & Peter Finnegan – Stapylton, William Tuck, James Dunlop & William Barberry remain at Camp with 5 blacks including Merry Dio, Canbon Bob & Bogee [gives descriptions] “True Copy - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant” Evidence: William Gough/ “Portsea” Sent from Camp to work with party of men: Abel Sutton, Patrick Kelly & Peter Finnegan – Stapylton, William Tuck, James Dunlop & William Barberry remain at Camp with 5 blacks including Merry Dio, Canbon Bob & Bogee [gives descriptions] “True Copy - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant” Evidence: William Barberry/ “Portsea” Sent from Camp to assist Sutton, Gough & Kelly with passage across creek – Stapylton, William Tuck & James Dunlop remain at Camp with 5 blacks including Merry Dio, Canbon Bob & Bogee [gives descriptions] “True Copy - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant” Evidence: Peter Finnegan alias John Maguire/ “Waverly” [also spelt Waverley] Sent from Camp to work with party of men: Abel Sutton, Patrick Kelly & William Gough – Stapylton, William Tuck, James Dunlop & William Barberry remain at Camp with 5 blacks including Merry Dio, Canbon Bob & Bogee [gives descriptions] “True Copy - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant” Evidence: Prisoner of the Crown James Dunlop/ “Blenheim” In charge of Bullocks at Camp – details of attack on him by native with Canbon Bob - rescued by Constable Thomson [also spelt Thompson], Lieut Gorman & Dr Ballow “Duplicate” Evidence: D K Ballow Colonial Assistant Surgeon Discovery of bodies of Asst Surveyor Stapylton & William Tuck murdered by

247 again - 265


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CS REF NO



40/08433

“G G”

1840 10 17 1840 08 29~

aborigines – found James Dunlop alive “True Copy - O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant” Note Re Lt Gorman’s report of death of Mr Stapylton Note Re Lt Gorman’s proceedings

266 267


1840 08 08 1840 08 28~

Letter re surrender of runaway John Sterry Baker/ “Malabar” – living with blacks since 8th Jan 1826 – knowledge of language so attached to Police & to be sent to Sydney as interpreter in trial of blacks [No 40/37] & Notes in margin

A2.11 268 - 269


1840 08 12 1840 08 28 1840 08 31~ 1840 09 22

Letter re appointment of William Kent as Commissariat Store Keeper in place of late Mr Paget [No 40/39] & Notes in margin Notes re above

A2.11 270 271

Hon CS, Sydney O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1841 04 01~ Quarterly Return of Crown Prisoners serving under Sentence at Moreton Bay from the 1st of April to 30th June 1841 [as it is] George Crowe [also spelt Crow]/ “Earl St Vincent” John Sterry Baker/ “Malabar”

A2.11 272 – 273


1840 08 13 1840 09 02~ 1840 10 13

Letter re dismissal of Bush Constable George Brown – to Sydney per Schooner “Harlequin” – mentions pay & rations [No 40/40] Also at top: 40/09184 – 22 September 1840 & Notes in margin [Ref 40/05743] & Notes re above Mr Dumas report [re George Brown per “Ocean” 1] Notes re above

A2.11 274 – 275 276


1840 04 29 1840 06 09~ 1840 07 05~

Letter re 2 constables & recommendations re their sentences [No 40/28] Margin Giles & Sketland & Notes in margin Mr Vallack’s report Note re above Re Giles & Sketland [Ref 40/08440]

A2.11 277 278

39/10888 39/10888

Owen Gorman, Commandant, MB George McDonald

Mr Peter McIntyre’s Head Station, Byron’s Plains Arthur Cooper Mr Peter McIntyre’s Head Station, Byron’s Plains Arthur Cooper

1839 09 17 1839 09 17

“Copy” Letter re arrival of Constables Brown & Thompson at his Station – supplied for return trip to Moreton Bay – mentions information obtained re Stations from Mr John Campbell & Mr Cameron Letter carried to him by 3 men – Thompson, Egan & Giles (convicts) – supplied them for return journey to Moreton Bay - George Brown (native of India) & leader of the party deserted near Fraser’s Creek taking 3 natives with him

A2.11 279 – 280 [2 x p 279] 281 – 284


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



39/13196 George Brown [his mark] Witness to Delivery: D Cameron, John Campbell

1839 09 13~ Copy of a Receipt given by Bush Constable George Brown to the overseer at Mr McIntire’s [also spelt McIntyre] Station on the McIntire River for Provisions and other Articles received for the use of himself and the Three Constables who accompanied him 13th Sept 1839 “A true copy – O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant”

A2.11 285 – 286 [p 285 dup]


1840 04 10 Enclosing letter [see p 289] from Commandant Moreton Bay re prisoners [“arrived from Moreton Bay” at top of letter] [No 40/113] Margin Thompson & Giles & Notes in margin Re disposing of Eagan [also spelt Egan]

A2.11 287 – 288


1840 02 24 1840 04 06~ 1840 04 21~ 1840 04 22~

Letter re Constables Thompson & Giles – arrived per Schooner “John & Charlotte” – recommends remission of sentences [No 40/19] & Notes in margin Mr Vallack’s report re Robert Giles/ “Exmouth” & Henry Sketland or Thompson/ “Sophia”

A2.11 289


1839 11 16 1839 12 12~

Letter reporting particulars of the party arrived at Mr McIntyre’s Station from Moreton Bay re runaway Pawson from Limestone Station – search by Bush Constable Brown with Constables Giles, joined by constables Thompson & Eagan [No 39/35] Brown returned alone to Moreton Bay with a native – mentions supplied at Mr McIntire’s Station on McIntire River as per annexed copy of receipt [see p 285] - became separated from others - Pawson brought in later Information by “Curlew” that Constables Thompson, Giles & Eagan & 2 blacks in Sydney – Thompson & Giles to be returned as useful as constables P S Mentions constables now in Sydney had 2 firelocks & 30 rounds of ammunition belonging to Police Force at Moreton Bay & Notes in margin [Ref 40/03760] Re Brown’s separation Re Thompson & Giles to Moreton Bay Re disposal of 3 men

A2.11 290 – 292

39/10888

1839 10 07

Hon CS

Brisbane Town, District of Moreton Bay in Colony of New South Wales O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Crown Commissioners Office, New England G J Macdonald, Commissioner “G G”

1839 08 27 1839 09 24 1839 10 10~

Search Warrant To George Brown/ free - Constable of Moreton Bay and Robert Giles, John Eagan and Henry Thompson –constables, his assistants at Moreton Bay Re John Pawson/ “Charles Dumarq” reported to be harboured at some Stations near “The Gap” – authority to search for John Pawson & apprehend him [very faint in parts] Letter reporting arrival of 3 prisoners of the Crown (constables of Moreton Bay) & 2 natives bearing letters from Mr Cooper (Mr McIntyre’s Superintendent) [see p 279 & 281] & Search Warrant per Lieut Gorman Margin Robert Giles, John Eagan, Henry Thompson Details of the separation from free constable George Brown Forwarding men to Hyde Park Barrack & Notes in margin [Ref 39/13196]

A2.11 293 294 - 299


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO




1840 08 13 Letter re Richard Rushton/ “Glatton” – residue of sentence remitted – passage to Sydney on Schooner “Harlequin” [No 40/41]

A2.11 300

40/05738 1840 06 09 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Owen Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant William Whyte, Commandants Clerk Andrew Petrie, Foreman of Works

1840 04 28 1840 04 28~

Letter recommending Richard Rushton/ “Glatton” for remission of sentence – forwarding statement of his services – wishes to join his family at Windsor [No 40/23] & Notes in margin [Ref 40/03527] Particulars of the Colonial Sentence of Richard Rushton per “Glatton” serving at Moreton Bay 28th April 1840 Richard Rushton/ “Glatton” & Certificates

A2.11 301 – 302 303

40/08444 1840 08 27 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” “G G” Robert Dixon, Asst Surveyor

1840 08 14 1840 08 31~ 1840 09 16 1840 09 16 1840 09 19~ 1840 09 24 1840 07 08~ 1840 08 08~

Letter reporting return of Mr Surveyor Dixon from survey trip to Richmond River [No 40/44] Re recovery of Survey Department Boat upset on Brunswick River near Point Danger – Mr Warner failed in recovery – party sent to recover boat & equipment (per attached list) Volunteers William Banks - coxswain of Settlement Boat Daniel Doyle/ “Blenheim” Charles Benson/ “Lord Lyndoch” Jacob Lord/ “Andromeda” accompanied by men from Survey Department Margin Thomas Keegan/ “Portsea” William Crab/ ”Portsea” George Belton/ “Portsea” Thomas Fogarty/ “Earl Gray” Patrick Walsh/ “Waverly” & Notes in margin [Ref 40/426] Notes re above Report by Mr S A Perry – Deputy Surveyor General – re Mr Warner’s failure to retrieve boat – mentions assistance from Mr Scott, Master of “Letitia” A List of Articles left with the Boat at the River Brunswick in charge of Mr Asst Surveyor Warner’s men – July 8th 1840 [List] & Articles Missing when the Men brought the boat away on the 8th August [List]

A2.11 304 – 306 307 308

40/08446

1840 08 27 Hon CS

Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 08 10

Enclosing letter for Mr Barnaby, Sydney with descriptions of specimens of timber shipped to him on Schooner “Harlequin” &

A2.11 309


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



40/08446

Mr Barnaby, Purveyor No 3 Colonade Bridge Street, Sydney

Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 08 26~ 1840 07 24~ 1840 08 10 1840 08 10

Notes in margin “They must await the return of the “Buffalo” “A.7” [Printed form – type of cover sheet] “On Her Majesty’s Service” To: Lieut Gorman, Commandant, Moreton Bay” Office of Ordnance, Sydney, 24th July 1840 “O H M Service” [type of cover sheet] Nathaniel Barnaby, Purveyor, No 3 Colonade, Bridge Street, Sydney Respecting specimens of Timber which have been forwarded by the Schooner “Harlequin” Description of the Undermentioned Timber growing at Moreton Bay Iron Bark – open forest timber Stringy Bark – open forest timber Box – open forest timber Oak – Forest timber Oak – Swamp timber Yellow Wood (light colour) – scrub timber Yellow Wood – scrub timber Deep Yellow Wood – scrub timber Tulip Wood – scrub timber Violet or Rose Wood – scrub timber Blue Gum – open forest & scrub Tree Mangrove – margin of river mouth, islands & bay Cedar – scrub Pine – river & mountain scrub Letter re request for specimens of different timber growing at Moreton Bay – box shipped per Schooner “Harlequin”, Elliott Master containing 14 different descriptions of timber with seeds

310 311 312 – 314 315


1840 09 25 1840 12 19~

Letter enquiring whether survey officers of Survey Department are entitled to quarters or to reside in tents [No 40/47] & Notes re above

A2.11 316 - 318

40/12644

1840 12 18 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 11 01

Letter re journey to investigate reports of blacks being shot by whites [No 40/49] Proceeded from Limestone Station with party of 5 police, 2 soldiers and 3 of late Asst Stapylton’s party – met ‘Chief Moppy’ & part of his tribe, also mentions blacks from Peels Plains – crossed Dividing Range within about 12 miles of Messrs Hodson [also spelt Hodgson] & Elliott’s sheep runs Report that blacks tried to burn the whole of the grass on the Darling Downs & Peels Plains – whites drove them away Mentions bullock missing, possibly speared – belonging to Messrs Leslie & Dalrymple No information re any of the blacks being shot - visited Messrs King & Sibley’s Station & met Mr Leslie who advised one of his men had been speared by blacks Returned home through “Cunningham’s Pass” – compares routes

A2.11 319 – 322


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CS REF NO



40/12644

“G G” Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 11 01

Encloses a copy of his Journal & Notes in margin “Express my approval of his proceedings” Journal of Lieut Gorman’s Route from the Settlement at Moreton Bay for about 70 miles to the Westward crossing the dividing range near Hayes Peak going over Peels Plains and Darling Downs visiting the Squatters on those Plains and returning by Cunningham’s Pass and over Normanby Plains to the Settlement between the 7th and 26th October 1840 Mentions Constable Thompson, Dr Simpson, Hodson & Elliot’s Station [also spelt Hodgson & Elliott], Mr J Rogers, King & Sibly’s Station [also spelt Sibley], Mr Leslie & Mr Hall

323 – 335


1840 11 15 1840 12 21~ 1840 12 28

Letter requesting approval for 2 prisoners to be assigned to his private service [No 40/53] Margin Robert Giles/ “Exmouth” James McKeligate/ “Blenham” [also spelt Blenheim] Note re above

A2.11 336 337

40/12649 1840 12 18 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 11 25 1840 12 19~ 1840 11 25

Letter enclosing Return of prisoner eligible for remission of sentence & requesting he be allowed to remain at Moreton Bay [No 40/54] Margin Henry Wilson/ “Albion” & Notes in margin “Allowed” Particulars of the Servitude of “Henry Wilson” per “Albion” now under Colonial Sentence at Moreton Bay and who is eligible for a Remission of Sentence

A2.11 338 339

40/12650 1840 12 18 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant “G G” Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 11 25 1840 12 19~ 1840 12 28 1840 11 25

Letter enclosing Return of prisoner eligible for remission of sentence & requesting he be allowed to complete his Crown Sentence in the Agricultural Department [No 40/55] Margin James Graham/ “Nithsdale” & Notes in margin “Allowed” Particulars of the Servitude of “James Graham” per “Nithsdale” an overseer now serving under Colonial Sentence at Moreton Bay who is eligible for a Remission of Sentence

A2.11 340 341


1840 11 25

Letter enclosing Return of prisoner eligible for remission of sentence & requesting he be allowed to complete his Crown Sentence in the Agricultural Department [No 40/56] Margin Alexander Donaldson/ “Florentia” &

A2.11 342


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CS REF NO



“G G” Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 12 19~ 1840 12 26 1840 11 25

Notes in margin “Allowed” Particulars of the Servitude of “Alexander Donaldson” per “Florentia” an overseer now serving under Colonial Sentence at Moreton Bay and who is eligible for a Remission of Sentence

343

40/12654 1840 12 18 CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant

1840 11 26 1840 12 19~ 1840 12 28

Letter requesting a new tent for use of Commandant when travelling any distance from Brisbane Town [No 40/60] & Notes in margin

A2.11 344


1840 10 31 1840 12 19~ 1840 12 28

Applying for a situation on his retirement from the Army – suggests Commissioner of Crown Lands or Police Magistrate & Notes in margin

A2.11 345 – 346

40/04663 1840 05 08 Hon CS Fort Street David Archer “G G”

1840 05 08 1840 05 09~

Letter enquiring if it is permitted to land supplies at Moreton Bay for establishments in interior – to address answer to care of Messrs William Walker & Co Note re above

A2.11 347 348

40/06278 40/06278

1840 06 24

Hon CS

Surry Hills W Wright, Treasurer for the Mission William Lithgow

1840 05 25~ 1840 06 23 1840 07 20 1840 07 23

Note Re application for aid for German Mission to Aborigines at Moreton Bay – balance to make up £228-5-8 – outlines funds received Letter enclosing a List of Subscriptions & Donations in aid of German Mission to Aborigines at Moreton Bay requesting an equivalent amount for support of that institution – mentions Dr Lang [List not filmed here] Note re above Auditor General’s report on application

A2.11 349 – 351 352 – 353 354

40/00043 1840 01 02 Hon CS Pitt Town John Espy Keane

1840 01 01 1840 01 22

Letter on behalf of Mr Owen who is ill re his 2 assigned servants Edward Welch and Ann Unwin – Revd Mr Crook of Jamison Street, Sydney took charge of servants & placed woman with Mr Richardson in George Street & the man was taken in by Mr Crook Notes re above Mentions Edward Welsh [also spelt Welch, Walsh] or Byrne/ “Countess of Harcourt” & Ann Unwin [difficult to read]

A2.11 355 356


1839 12 23

Letter re prisoners having been received and examined except Welsh or Byrne and Ann Unwin - taken away by an officer [No 39/450] Men detained at Hyde Park Barracks – sentences expired Margin Thomas Field Thomas Holford John Edwards John Kelly Others returned to Sydney Gaol & Notes in margin Re D A C G Owen & removal of prisoners

A2.11 357 – 358


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G”

1839 12 25~ 1839 12 28

& Notes re above Re 2 prisoners taken away by Lt Owen [Ref 40/00043]

40/10584

1840 10 22

Hon CS

Invermein John Goodwin “G G” “G G”

1840 10 16 1840 10 23~ 1840 10 25~ 1840 10 28

Note Re permission to send supplies to Stations near Moreton Bay by way of Brisbane Town “Immediate” [Ref 40/10584] Letter requesting permission to visit Penal Settlement on Brisbane River – intends to settle on Darling Downs – mentions Messrs Hogdson & Elliot [also spelt Hodgson & Elliott] & their permit – wants to ship wool through the Port Notes re above He is the present (or late) surgeon of Invermein (Private) Hospital – involved in a quarrel with Mr McPherson’s son Notes re above Request denied – hope that Settlement will be thrown open in a few months

A2.11 359 360 – 361 362 363

40/00154 40/00154 40/00154

1840 01 06 Hon CS Deputy Surveyor General Surveyor General, Sydney

Surveyor Generals Office S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “G G” CS Office, Sydney Moreton Bay Robert Dixon, Asst Surveyor

1839 12 31 1840 01 06~ 1840 01 17 1840 01 17 1840 01 21~ 1840 01 23 1839 11 28

Forwarding copy of letter from Mr Dixon Asst Surveyor at Moreton Bay re difficulty obtaining forage from Commissariat Department – requests D C G to make provision [No 39/590] & Notes in margin [Ref 39/05924] Letter 121 Letter re request that D C G provide forage for his Department at Moreton Bay – submitted to Governor & Governor’s instructions sent to Commissariat on 3 June 1839 Notes re above D C G to make arrangements for supply of forage to Survey Department at Moreton Bay “Copy” Letter re forage for his horse – scarcity – wants gratuity in lieu of forage [No 39/44] Mentions also unable to draw rations – Commissariat short of tea, sugar, tobacco etc – indicates Mr Stapylton & Mr Warner are similarly affected – following arrival of “Curlew” advised by Mr Kent D A C G that rations still not available

A2.11 364 – 365 366 367 368


1840 01 06 1840 01 09~ 1840 01 10

Letter re application from Mr Dixon for 3 awnings to spread over tents – costs Suggestion that surveyors received a field allowance for such equipment [No 40/4] & Notes in margin

A2.11 369 – 371


1840 09 22 1840 09 27~

Enclosing letter & accounts from Mr Dixon for £27-10-0 for hire of 2 pack horses & from Mr Warner for £13-15-0 for hire of 1 horse [No 40/336] Discussion re use of private horses & provision of forage – compensation in lieu of forage [Letter & accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin

A2.11 372 – 374


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



40/10222 1840 10 12 Hon CS Surveyor Generals Office S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General

1840 10 09 1840 10 12 1840 10 14

“Urgent” Letter enclosing account presented by George Brown for articles lost whilst under orders of Mr Surveyor Dixon - £4-0-10 [No 40/361] [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin

A2.11 375


1840 10 15 1840 10 20~

Letter re description of portions of land measured for sale in Moreton Bay, the Clarence River & the left bank of the McLeay – counties should be named although boundaries still to be determined [No 40/370] Suggests Darling – county north of MacLeay [also spelt McLeay], Russell for portion between Darling and the Clarence, Vivian (in compliment to the present Master General of the Ordnance) for county on the left of the Clarence and Herschel for the county in the neighbourhood of Moreton Bay & Notes in margin Boundaries to be prepared before counties can be named

A2.11 376 – 377

40/00176 1840 01 07 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney T Macquoid, Sheriff “G G”

1839 01 05~ [as it is] 1840 01 08~ 1840 01 09~ 1840 01 12~

Letter re William George Lewis/ “Albion” detained in Sydney Gaol – enclosing letter [see p 382] from Major Christie re prisoners arrived from Moreton Bay [No 40/9] Notes re above Mentions Major Barney & Wollomooloo [also spelt Wooloomooloo]

A2.11 378 379

39/13867 1839 12 31 Hon CS Sheriffs Office, Sydney T Macquoid, Sheriff “G G”

1839 12 28 1840 01 02~

Transmitting Petition from William George Lewis in Sydney Gaol [No 39/712] [Petition – see p 385] Note re above [Ref 40/00176]

A2.11 380 381

39/13797 1839 12 28 Hon CS Wooloomooloo W H Christie, Superintendent

1839 12 28 1839 12 28 1839 12 28~

Letter re prisoners from Moreton Bay at Sydney Gaol to be forwarded to Wooloomooloo Stockade – no room, already 47 prisoners more than complement - mentions Mr Keck Suggests Moreton Bay prisoners be held in Sydney Gaol until Major Barney can order some to the country ironed gangs & Notes in margin [Ref 40/00176] & Note re above

A2.11 382 - 384

39/13867 His Ex Governor Sir George Gipps

Sydney Gaol William George Lewis H M Gaol, Sydney Henry Keck, Principal Gaoler Moreton Bay Andrew Petrie, Foreman of Works Moreton Bay James Hexton, Pilot

1839 12 26 1839 12 29 1839 11 30 1839 11 30

Petition of William George Lewis per “Albion” Memo Re Petitioner William Lewis/ “Albion” – to be forwarded to Stockade at Wooloomooloo – conduct Cover Sheet Petition of William George Lewis Certificate Re William Lewis Certificate Re William Lewis

A2.11 385 – 386 387 388 389 390


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



40/01142 1840 02 01 Hon CS Bona Vista, Patersons River John Skottowe Parker “G G”

1840 01 30 1840 02 04~ 1840 02 05

Letter requesting appointment as Commissioner of Crown Lands at Moreton Bay when Settlement thrown open – or any other vacancy providing equivalent salary – out of employment for some time with large family & Notes in margin

A2.11 391 – 392

40/00398 1840 01 13 Hon CS Charles Windyers, Castlereagh Street, Sydney John Skottowe Parker “G G”

1840 01 13 1840 01 16~ 1840 01 18

Letter re his position at Moreton Bay being abolished & probability of an opening at Norfolk Island – refers to retiring allowance for government service – outlines his past commitment to government resulting in lost opportunities & Notes in margin [Ref 40/01142]

A2.11 393 – 396

39/10468 1839 09 23 Hon CS Charles Windeyers [also spelt Windyer], Castlereagh Street John S Parker “G G”

1839 09 21 1839 10 01~ 1839 10 05~ 1839 10 14

Letter re order from Earl Bathurst to select grant of 2500 acres of land – appointed to Norfolk Island – unable to make selection – mentions Major Ovens? & Major Goulbourne? Also mentions, on his marriage, order from General Darling for allotment of 600 acres of land – appointed to Moreton Bay & again unable to select land & Notes in margin Re position at Norfolk Island [Ref 40/00398]

A2.11 397 – 399

39/09427 39/09427

1839 08 23

Hon CS

Commissariat Office Miller D C G “G G” Castlereagh Street, Sydney John Skottowe Parker “G G”

1839 09 02 1839 09 05~ 1839 08 23 1839 08 26~

Memo Re Grant of Land to Mr Parker & entitlement to gratuity – requires details of Government service & Notes re above Mr Parker to furnish information Letter giving details of his Government service at Port Macquarie under his brother William Parker and at Norfolk Island as Superintendent of Agriculture – mentions loss of property during mutiny under Capt Donaldson To Moreton Bay as Agriculturist – salary – now out of employment with breaking up of Establishment – requests usual retiring allowance & Notes in margin Note Mr J S Parker, “Bona Vista”, Patterson’s River [also spelt Paterson]

A2.11 400 – 401 402 – 404 405

40/02822 1840 03 17 Hon CS Horsley E Weston “G G”

1840 03 14 1840 03 18~ 1840 03 25

Letter applying for assignment of convicts in lieu of those withdrawn from Mr Howey’s Minchinbury Estate & Notes re above

A2.11 406 – 408


1840 02 01 1840 02 06~

Letter re withdrawal of late Mr Howey’s men – encloses appeal for justice [see p 412] & Notes in margin [Ref 40/02822]

A2.11 409

40/00230 1840 01 08 Hon CS Sydney E Weston

1840 01 08 Letter explaining his claim to assigned servants of late Mr Howey – leased Estate of Minchinbury from Mr Howey when he moved to Port Phillip – mentions Mr Howey’s Executors Mr Dutton & Mr Harper were requested to make official the transfer of the men

A2.11 410 - 411


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



40/01249 Sir George Gipps, Governor

Horsley E Weston “G G”

1840 02 01 1840 02 06~

Letter re late Mr Howey’s assigned servants – further explanation of his actions to Governor & Notes in margin

A2.11 412 – 414


1839 12 23 1839 12 31~ 1840 01 24

Letter re transfer of men from late Mr Howey – mentions Executors Mr W H Dutton & Mr George Harper & Certificate from Mr Dutton & Notes in margin [Ref 40/01249]

A2.11 415 – 417

39/12465 39/12465

1839 11 19

Hon CS

“G G” Abbotsford George Harper

1839 12 05~ 1839 11 18

[Very faint & difficult to read] Details re transfer of assigned servants from the late Mr Howey to Capt Weston – mentions Executors Mr Dutton & Mr Harper & Notes in margin Letter re assigned servants of late Mr Howey transferred to him for benefit of the Estate

A2.11 418 – 421 422 – 423

39/11258 1839 10 15 Hon CS Horsley E Weston George M Slade Commissioner of Assignment “G G” W H Dutton

1839 10 12 1839 10 19 1839 10 29 1839 11 03~ 1839 08 20~

Letter re-applying for transfer of men assigned to late Mr Howey – claim as Lessor – difficulties with Mr Harper, an Executor Forwarding Certificate from Mr Dutton the other Executor & Notes re above Commissioner of Assignment re Mr Henry Howey & number of assigned servants Mentions 1300 acres at Melville called Minchinbury – number of men – mentions 3 servants murdered by Dignum? and Comerford & Governor’s decision Certificate Re transfer of assigned servants to Mr Weston of Horsley Lessee of Minchinbury (Mr Harper the other Executor absent) Margin [Ref 39/11518] Michael Woodlock/ “Norfolk” James Barndon/ “Surrey” John Edwards/ “Aurora” John Roony/ “Bengal Merchant” Andrew Hawkes/ “Norfolk” Thomas Steward (Boy)/ “Strathfieldsay”

A2.11 424 – 425 426

39/11518 1839 10 22 Hon CS Abbotsford George Harper George M Slade Commissioner of Assignment

1839 10 21 1839 10 30

Letter complaining that men assigned to late Mr Henry Howey detained by Capt Weston Details of disposal of men – mentions some taken by Capt Weston for Minchinbury Estate & Notes in margin Commissioner of Assignment to report & Notes re above Report of Commissioner of Assignment re transfer of men to Trustees of Estate

A2.11 427 - 428

39/02966 1839 03 12 Hon CS Abbotsford George Harper

1839 03 09

Letter requesting his late brother-in-law Mr Henry Howey’s assigned servants be transferred to him as Executor

A2.11 429


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G”

1839 03 23~ 1839 03 28

Notes re above

430


1840 02 13 1840 02 26~ 1840 03 10~

Letter re disposal of 3 female convicts from Moreton Bay [No 40/45] & Notes in margin [Ref 40/00828] & Notes re above Mr Vallack’s report: Catherine A’Hern – set at liberty Mary Matthews – detained in Factory Margaret McCann - ticket of leave Ann Unwin – ticket of leave

A2.11 431 - 432

40/00828 1840 01 25 The Private Secretary

Female Factory, Parramatta S Bell, Matron “G G”

1840 01 22 1840 02 12 1840 01 23~ 1840 01 25 1840 01 28 1840 02 04

Enclosing details of 3 women from Moreton Bay [see p 439] – recommending mitigation of sentence [No 40/55] Also at top: 40/00833 – 28 January 1840 & Notes in margin [Ref 40/01680] Notes re above Mentions other women from Moreton Bay & tickets of leave

A2.11 433 434

40/00490 “G G”

1840 01 24~

Note Details re women recently arrived from Moreton Bay & ordered to Factory: Catherine Ahern [also spelt A’Hern], Ann Unwin, Margaret McCann, Mary Matthews Discusses what happened with other women & circumstances [Ref 39/10809] & Notes in margin Mentions letter from Mrs Bell – indicates English or original sentences not stated

A2.11 435 – 438 [p 438 blank]

Female Factory, Parramatta S Bell, Matron “G G”

1840 01 22 1840 02 08~

The Undermentioned Female Prisoners Recommended to the Notice of His Excellency the Governor Catherine Ahern/ “City of Edinburgh” Mary Mathews [also spelt Matthews]/ “Palambam” Margaret McCann/ “Pyramus” & Notes Governor’s decision: Catherine Ahern – to be set at liberty Mary Matthews – detain in Factory Margaret McCann – may have ticket of leave

A2.11 439

40/02181 1840 02 28 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean “G G”

1840 02 27 1840 02 29~

Letter re Petition of Thomas Greenhatch – particulars re father John Greenhalgh – at Cockatoo or Goat Island [No 40/61] Margin John Greenhalgh/ “Speke” 2 & Notes in margin

A2.11 440 – 442

39/10610 1839 09 27 Hon CS Sydney James Dowling, Chief Justice

1839 09 24

Letter re petition of son of John Greenhatch [also spelt Greenhalgh] praying he be assigned to him – tried & convicted of stealing 3 sheep belonging to Isaac Cornwall

A2.11 443 – 444


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G”

1839 10 04~

Greenhatch was small farmer on banks of Nepean – mentions John Norman (also convicted) & his son John Greenhatch, a boy & Notes in margin Principal Supt of Convicts to report Police history – decision re ticket of leave – requests further details [Ref 40/02181]

39/09888 1839 09 05 His Ex Sir George Gipps, Governor

North Richmond Isaac Cornwell [also spelt Cornwall] Prosecutor [of John Greenhatch] S North JP, Police Magistrate Henry T Stiles, Asst Chaplain Sydney Cotton, Major, 28th Regt Late Commandant, Moreton Bay

1839 08 31 Petition of Thomas Greenhatch – arrived in Colony in Ship “Jupiter”13 years ago – free Begs that his father John Greenhatch per “Speke” be assigned to him or restored to his family & Notes in margin [Ref 39/10610] Certificate Re John Greenhatch Certificate Re Thomas Greenhatch Certificate Re Thomas Greenhatch Certificate Re John Greenhatch

A2.11 445 – 446

Hon E D Thompson [as it is] Colonial Secretary Major Cotton, H M 28th Regt

Liverpool Sydney Cotton Cockatoo Island John Greenhaltch [also spelt Greenhatch, Greenhalgh] Ship “Speke” 2nd

1839 10 14 1839 10 15~ 1839 10 16~ 1839 10 23~ 1839 10 14

Forwarding letter from a prisoner – was Principal Overseer of Stock at Moreton Bay – recommending him - good conduct Notes re above [Ref 39/09888] [very faint in part] Letter requesting Major Cotton intervene on his behalf re indulgences – mentions visit from Governor & Mr McLean – details re sentence

A2.11 447 – 448 449 450 – 452

40/03724 1840 04 11 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Thomas Ryan, Chief Clerk in absence of Principal Superintendent of Convicts Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office Thomas Ryan, Chief Clerk in absence of Principal Superintendent of Convicts

1840 04 10 1840 04 10

Letter re Negro prisoners for Moreton Bay as shepherds – 15 Isle of France blacks – List enclosed & requests passage [No 40/110] List of Fifteen Prisoners proposed to be sent to Moreton Bay 1 Vengear/ “Layton” 2 Ernest Cyprien [also spelt Cyprian]/ “Layton” 3 Noel la Fortune/ “Layton” 4 Jean Cora/ “Layton” 5 Pierre Louis/ “Layton” 6 Etienne/ “Layton”

A2.11 453 – 454 455


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



7 L’Esparance [also spelt L’Esperance]/ “Layton” 8 Victor/ “Layton” 9 Eugene Doucette/ “Layton” 10 Pierre Louis Raoul/ “Layton” 11 Caetane/ “Layton” 12 Celestine/ “Layton” 13 Cassim/ “Layton” 14 Pierre Richard/ “Westbrook”[also spelt Westbrooke] 15 Omiot Mangny [also spelt Maugny]/ “Westbrook”

40/03910 1840 04 16 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean “G G” Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean

1840 04 14 1840 04 17~ 1840 04 14

Letter re commutation of Colonial Sentences – suggests free pardons – annexing particulars so instruments can be prepared [No 40/117] Margin William White alias Long/ “General Stewart” James Turner/ “Prince Regent” & Notes in margin Personal Description and other particulars within referred to William White (alias) Long/ “General Stuart” Granger Master 1818 [also spelt Stewart] James Turner/ “Prince Regent” 1 Anderson Master 1820

A2.11 456 – 457 458


1840 02 24 1840 04 06~ 1840 02 24

Letter re forwarding mail to Sydney with overseers William White and James Turner – annexing statement of their services – requests they be set at liberty [No 40/12] & Notes in margin [Ref 40/03910] Particulars of “2” Overseers belonging to the Establishment at Moreton Bay whose Term of Servitude will Expire at the dates set against their names respectively 1 William White/ “General Stewart” 2 James Turner/ “Prince Regent”

A2.11 459 – 460 461 – 462 [p 462 blank]

40/03618 1840 04 08 Hon CS “Mr V”


1840 04 07 1840 04 08~

Letter indicating wheat crop at Moreton Bay destroyed by hail storm – supplies low [No 691] “John” ready to proceed to Clarence River – owner will proceed to Moreton Bay for £70 Seeking approval to forward supply of flour & 20 Negro convicts from West Indies – needed as shepherds Immediate Note When writing to Capt McLean re West Indian prisoners for Moreton Bay, forwarding them without military guard

A2.11 463 – 465 466


1840 04 25 1840 04 28~

Letter re Asst Surgeon Ballow’s application for forage & remuneration in lieu [No 697] & Notes in margin

A2.11 467 - 468

40/04102 1840 04 23 Hon E Deas Thomson, Colonial

Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals Office, Sydney J V Thompson, Deputy

1840 04 22

Enclosing representation from Mr Ballow Colonial Asst Surgeon at Moreton Bay re forage – scarcity of maize – allowance in lieu of forage &

A2.11 469


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Secretary J V Thompson, Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals

Inspector General Moreton Bay John Kent, D A C G H M General Hospital, Moreton Bay D Keith Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon

1840 02 24 1840 02 24

Notes in margin Certificate Re issue of forage to Asst Surgeon Ballow from Commissariat Store Letter re requisition for horse forage – unable to supply as maize stocks low – enclosing Certificate from Commissariat Officer – requests compensation in lieu of forage

470 471 – 472


1840 06 24 1840 06 30~ 1840 07 01

Letter requesting payment of enclosed account for £34-18-11 for provisions supplied to German Missionaries at Moreton Bay [No 715] [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin

A2.11 473

40/08493 1840 08 29 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G “W L” “G G”

1840 08 28 1840 09 04 1840 09 05~

Requesting payment of enclosed account for £21-9-5 for provisions supplied from Stores at Moreton Bay to German Missionaries [No 736] [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin Report of Auditor General

A2.11 474 – 475


1840 12 16 1840 12 19~ 1840 12 20

Letter re vessel for Moreton Bay – to convey provisions & return with wool [No 744] & Notes in margin

A2.11 476


1840 12 28 Letter re Cutter “John” for Moreton Bay [No 745] & Notes in margin

A2.11 477

40/04101 40/04101

1840 04 23

Hon E Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary

“G G” Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals Office, Sydney J V Thompson, Deputy Inspector General Commissariat of Accounts, Sydney J Irvine “G G”

1840 05 08~ 1840 05 09~ 1840 04 22 1840 05 01 1840 05 02~

Note Re number of female convicts at Moreton Bay – except officers servants Mentions washing & payment Requesting payment of enclosed account for washing for military patients at Colonial Hospital at Moreton Bay - £1 & Notes in margin “Report” Re Female Factory at Moreton Bay & washing for Hospital & Note “Let the charge be sanctioned”

A2.11 478 479 480 – 481 [p 481 blank]

40/07385 1840 07 28 Hon CS 1 Argyle Street, Sydney Henry Bailey “G G”

1840 07 28 1840 08 10~ 1840 08 11~

Letter applying for a situation at Moreton Bay or Portland Bay – temporarily employed as Clerk in Colonial Storekeepers Department - loss of salary Gives details of previous correspondence regarding his employment & Notes in margin &

A2.11 482 – 485


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Note re above Appointed Clerk at Patricks Plains

40/07953 1840 08 13 Hon CS Hope Tavern, York Street, Sydney R H Madocks “G G”

1840 08 12 1840 08 14~ 1840 08 26~

Letter enquiring if Licences to cut cedar will be granted for Tweed or Logan Rivers in Moreton Bay District Notes re above Details re Madocks – cutting cedar on Macleay & Clarence – mentions partner Mr John Williams (known to Dr Dobie?) – also have a vessel called “John” & Governor’s decision “O H M S – The Hon E Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary” [Ref 4/2496.2]

A2.11 486 487 488

40/09516 1840 09 26 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond

1840 09 25 Requesting authority to purchase stamps for Moreton Bay & Norfolk Island – cost not exceeding £5 Stamps provided to Hassan’s Water? Post Office worn out – name altered to Hartley so requesting authority to provide new stamps – cost £5

A2.11 489 – 490

40/05747 1840 06 09 Hon E Deas Thomson

Moreton Bay William Whyte, Commandants Clerk & Chief Constable “G G”

1840 04 15 1840 06 11~ 1840 06 17

Letter discussing his situation at Moreton Bay – requesting situation as Clerk of the Bench when Settlement thrown open & Police Magistrate appointed & Notes re above

A2.11 491 – 492

40/11766 40/11766

1840 11 25 Hon CS The Auditor General

Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G

1840 11 24 1840 11 29~ 1840 11 24

Letter re Warrant for supplies issued by Commissariat Department to Surveying Parties at Moreton Bay: £745-2-10 with the exception of £8-8-0 charged for spirits issued to surveyors – to be stopped from their pay [No 298] & Notes in margin Letter re payment of £745-2-10 for provisions supplied to Survey Department at Moreton Bay with exception of £8-8-0: value of spirits for surveyors – Treasurer to deduct sum from surveyors pay [No 2665]

2.11 493 – 495 496 - 497

40/10622 1840 10 23 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G Surveyor General’s Office S A Perry “G G”

1840 09 14 1840 10 22 1840 10 27 1840 10 28~

Memorandum reporting on account of Deputy Commissariat General Miller for provisions & articles supplied to Survey Department at Moreton Bay - £745-2-10 & Answers Re above report Notes re above Details of rations, costs & Governor’s decision “Authorised with the exception of the rum which must be charged against the Officers”

A2.11 498 – 500 501


1840 07 17 Enclosing account for supplies to Surveying Party at Moreton Bay from 1 May 1839 to 31 Mar 1840 - £745-2-10 [Account not filmed here] [No 721] [Ref 40/09116]

A2.11 502

40/09116 1840 09 15 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor

1840 09 12

Memorandum reporting on account of D C G Miller for provisions & articles supplied to Survey Department Moreton Bay [No 3]

A2.11 503 - 504


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



General “G G”

1840 09 09~ 1840 09 23

& Notes re above “Authorised” [Ref 40/10622]


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NOTES ~ Have used this symbol throughout when I have “assumed” details which have not been provided – e.g. “Hon CS” has been omitted on document See also “Dates” CS REF NUMBERS For SORTING purposes, I have entered CS Reference Numbers to five places 00001 - 10000 For FINDING purposes I have inserted 0s in the Contents where CS ref Numbers have been cited DATES Format used throughout is YEAR MONTH DAY – one space between ~ Used to indicate dates which are incomplete on document, usually in Notes e g 31 Mar - assumption made as to year PAGE NUMBERS For SORTING purposes I have entered all page numbers to 3 places


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A2 SERIES MICROFILM

CONTENTS

Reel No. A2.11

New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934

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

Letters received 1839 and papers filed with them 1 - 98 [continued from Reel A 2.10] Letters received 1840 and papers filed with them 98 – 504 New South Wales – Colonial Secretary 1* - 123* Special Bundle 4/7088 Penal Settlement Regulations M1099

Letters received 1841 and papers filed with them 124* - 263* [continued on Reel A 2.12]

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