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Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.18 www.slq.qld.gov.au Last revised: April 2014 of 95

NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY

LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1848 - 1849 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.18

CONTINUED FROM REEL A2.17

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47/08438 1847 10 22 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office S A Perry D S G

1847 10 18 1847 10 22~ 1847 10 23 1848 01 19 1848 01 25~ 1848 01 28 1848 04 01~ 1848 04 03~ 1848 04 10

At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter requesting certain lands and allotments be put up for sale – Town Allotments North Brisbane 1-18-19-20 of Section 4 [20 crossed out – “not measured”] 1-2-17-18-19-20 of Section 33 Ipswich 6-9-23 of Section 3 1 to 8 & 25 to 28 (incl) of Section 5 Suburban Lots [‘Country’ crossed out] Portions 7 to 12 inclusive Parish of Ipswich Portions 4 to 8 inclusive Parish of Goodna Portions 1 to 7 inclusive Parish of Yeerongpilly Also Suburban Lot Parish of Woogoroo [also spelt Woogaroo] put up as Lot 16 of Sale 21 October 1846 – forfeited by John Stevens & Notes in margin Refer to Deputy Surveyor General Noted – to be returned Notes re above Lands introduced into Special Schedule re their Proclamation for Sale with exception of Allotments Nos 1,18,19 & 20 of Sect 4 – not yet described – surveyor in charge Moreton Bay District written to Country Lots 7 to 12 in Parish of Ipswich also omitted – reasons “Entd 48/14 folio 470 in vol 3” Inform Police Magistrate Capt Wickham [Ref 48/05230] Resubmitted To be expedited Surveyor General Returned in Deputy Surveyor General’s letter No 48/266 dated 10 June 1848

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48/05230 Capt J C Wickham, Police Magistrate, Brisbane

Ipswich, Moreton Bay 1848 03 24 Letter from freeholders & householders in town of Ipswich requesting certain allotments be put up for sale – point out importance of township, increasing demand for building allotments Signatories George Thorn, John Smith, D Young, Michael Sheehan, William Kavanagh, John McCarthy? A E Campbell, John McIntyre, John Boyland, James W Kelly, P Nicol, C Gorry

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48/03046 1848 03 09 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane George M Slade, Clerk of Petty Sessions

1848 02 26 1848 03 06~ 1848 03 08~ 1848 03 08~ 1848 03 13

At top: “Clerk of Petty Sessions” Letter enclosing Notice of Annual Licensing Meeting for District of Moreton Bay to be inserted in Government Gazette [Notice not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Insert” In Gazette of 7 March 1848 Mr Slade should send such Notices as per Notice of 18 Feb Inform Bench Police Magistrate Brisbane

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48/01582 48/01582

1848 02 04 Hon CS Brisbane J C Wickham Moreton Bay J C Wickham, Police Magistrate John Kent, Asst Commissary General

1848 01 31 1848 02 22~ 1848 02 22~ 1848 02 23 1848 01 31

At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter reporting value of chain cable belonging to Ordnance Department - £3 – used to lengthen moorage of buoys for Northern Channel into Moreton Bay Enclosing duplicate of report – mentions Mr Kent Commissariat Officer & Notes in margin £3 to Military Chest – Ordnance Officers to include with next account Approved Auditor General, Officers of Ordnance “Duplicate” Report on value of chain cable belonging to Ordnance Department - £3

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48/00970 1848 01 22 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham

1848 01 17 1848 01 22~ 1848 01 27

At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Letter reporting telescope belonging to Royal Engineers Department returned by Pilot to Barrack Sergeant Jones – useless – sold with ordnance stores & Notes in margin Inform respective officers of ordnance Res Officers [Ref 48/01582]

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47/09461 1847 12 01 Hon CS Officer of Ordnance, Sydney J A Gordon, Capt Commanding Royal Engineers Richard Rogers, Storekeeper Percival Wilkins, Deputy Storekeeper “C A F”

1847 11 30 1847 12 01~ 1847 12 03~ 1847 12 11

At top: “Ordnance Officers” Letter recommending Police Magistrate & Commissariat Officer Brisbane be requested to value quantity of chain cable for service of Colonial Government – also requests telescope belonging to Royal Engineers Department, in use at Pilot Station Moreton Bay, be valued if in use for Colonial Service Note pinned to first page: “47/09187 Police Magistrate Brisbane – 12 Nov – reporting having laid down buoys in North Channel into Moreton Bay – sent to Auditor General 27 Nov” & Notes in margin For approval Approved Police Magistrate, Deputy Commissary General, Respective Officers [Ref 48/00970]

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48/01581 1848 02 04 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane 1848 01 29 At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” A2.18 012 – 013


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J C Wickham W Elyard for the CS S A Perry

1848 02 05 1848 02 08 1848 02 08~

Letter re encroachment on Crown Lands by William Fitzpatrick reported by Deputy Surveyor General & Asst Surveyor Burnett - slab hut erected on part of Hospital Reserve removed to private ground Also at top: “Entd 7 Feb 1848” & Notes in margin Transmitted for information of Surveyor General with reference to “my” letter of 20 Dec last Noted – to be returned Observed - Entd 48/22 folio 474 in Vol 3 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office

47/09799 47/09799

1847 12 11 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney S A Perry, D S G “C A F” Camp at Ipswich J C Burnett, Asst Surveyor

1847 12 06 1847 12 11~ 1847 12 16~ 1847 12 20 1847 10 30

At top: “Deputy Surveyor General” Transmitting copy letter from Asst Surveyor Burnett reporting encroachment on Crown Land by William Fitzpatrick: erected slab hut in George Street Brisbane on part of the Hospital Reserve – requests Governor’s decision – mentions Circular received re intruders on Crown Lands [No 47/407] & Notes in margin Refer for report of Police Magistrate Brisbane Refer accordingly Capt Wickham, Capt Perry informed [Ref 48/01581] “Copy” Letter reporting encroachment on Crown Land by William Fitzpatrick: slab hut erected in George Street Brisbane on part of Hospital Reserve “True copy”

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48/00971 1848 01 22 J C Wickham, Police Magistrate 1847 12 31~ [PRINTED FORM] At top: “Bench Brisbane” RETURN of Arms, Accoutrements, and Ammunition for the Service of the Constabulary, in the District of Moreton Bay – Date 31st December 1847 [Details] ESTABLISHMENT Chief Constable - 1 Watch-house Keepers – 1 District Constables -- Ordinary Constables – 4 Scourgers -- TOTAL - 6

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LETTERS RECEIVED 1849 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM

49/11605

1849 12 05 Hon CS~ Immigration Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether Agent for Immigration~

1849 12 04

Letter reporting on arrival of ship “Sea” and disposal of immigrants – mentions Mr Walcott’s “letter of 27 June re despatch of “Sea”, and its arrival on 29th September – number of immigrants [No 49/435] Margin 50 Families 68 single females 43 single men Encloses List of Deaths & Births Abstract & Return of Immigrants’ Disposal [List & Abstract not filmed here]

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49/11605

“C A F” George Mottley

1849 12 06~ 1849 12 13 1849 12 01

Para 2-4: Reports on voyage & conditions on ship – also re Surgeon Superintendent George Mottley assisted by Revd Stephen, Religious Instructor Para 5: Re Master of “Sea” Ebenezer Lawson Para 6: Accommodation for Surgeon Superintendent & Religious Instructor Para 7: Re sickness & mortality – 50 cases of scarlet fever Para 8: Returning Surgeon Superintendent’s letter reporting on sickness with further explanatory memorandum re defective ventilation on ship – poor design – mentions “Cheapside” & Mr Mottley & Notes in margin “M8673” To be communicated to Commissioners Mr Walcott (in duplicate) At top: “No 3 - Enclosure to Immigration Agent’s Letter to Colonial Secretary of the 4th December 1849, No 49/435” Explanatory Memorandum to the Surgeon Superintendent of the Ship “Sea” respecting the defective ventilation of that vessel [Mentions his letter of 15th October – also his voyage on the “Cheapside”]

027 - 028

49/10008 1849 10 16 Hon Edward Deas Thomson, CS

Ship “Sea” George Mottley M R C S Eng Surgeon Superintendent “C A F” W Elyard for the CS

1849 10 15 1849 10 18~ 1849 10 26

At top: “Surgeon Superintendent Ship “Sea” Letter re number of deaths on board ship “Sea” - 5 from scarlet fever – causes – recommends emigrant ships be fitted with ventilators Also at top: “No 2” & Notes in margin Appears to be intended for Immigration Board Immigration Agent Noted - Immigration 49/2387 – 26 Oct [Ref 49/11605]

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49/09510 49/09510

1849 10 03 Hon CS Collector of Customs, Sydney

Customs, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector “C A F” Customs, Brisbane W A Duncan

1849 10 01 1849 10 05~ 1849 09 26

At top: “Collector of Customs” Transmitting letter from Sub-Collector Brisbane re approval of warehouse of John Richardson at North Brisbane for securing goods under Bond – encloses Notice for Government Gazette [No 114] [Notice not filmed here] & Notes in margin Approved – “Government Gazette 12 October 1849” [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [from] Customs Letter re warehouse for securing Goods under Bond at Brisbane – appointed John Richardson’s warehouse at North Brisbane – requests Notice be published in Government Gazette

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49/07772 1849 08 11 Hon CS Customs, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector “C A F”

1849 08 11 1849 08 13~

Transmitting letter from Sub-Collector of Customs Brisbane recommending certain [bonding] warehouses for approval – unable to give opinion, discusses difficulties [No 95] & Notes in margin Refer to Collector for reconsideration – one warehouse sufficient at

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“E D T” J Gibbes, Collector Brisbane W A Duncan “C A F”

1849 08 14 1849 08 16 1848 08 18~ 1849 08 02 1849 08 21~ 1849 08 23

present Noted – to be returned Opinion that one warehouse quite sufficient Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney - [from] Customs Letter re constitution of Moreton Bay as Warehousing Port Re appointment of warehouses: as 3 separate towns, require one warehouse each – requests Governor’s approval for appointment of George Watson’s warehouse at Kangaroo Point, John Harris’s at South Brisbane and a third at North Brisbane to be warehouses for securing goods in Bond & Notes re above Collector reports one warehouse sufficient, Sub-Collector to nominate most eligible Collector of Customs [Ref 49/09510]

035 036 - 037

“C A F”

1849 08 06~ 1849 08 07~ 1849 08 08 1849 08 20~

Note At top: “M8548 – 7 August 1849” 13th Victoria No 9 - An Act to Constitute Moreton Bay a Warehousing Port Collector or other Chief Officer of Customs at Moreton Bay to appoint warehouses by Notice Collector to request Sub-Collector at Moreton Bay to provide Notice Collector to give Sub-Collector any necessary information re alterations to Department authorised by Act & Notes in margin Suggestions to be acted on Collector of Customs Resubmit [Ref 49/07772] [PRINTED] At top: “M8548” NEW SOUTH WALES VICTORIAE REGINAE By His Excellency SIR CHARLES AUGUSTUS FITZROY … No. IX An Act to constitute Moreton Bay a Warehousing Port [Assented to, 20th July , 1849]

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49/06071

1849 06 28

Hon CS

Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Mortimer William Lewis, Colonial Architect

1849 08 16~ 1849 06 27

Note Query re Plan of Moreton Bay forwarded in Collector of Customs letter 1 January 1849 - No 1 Letter re Notice in last Government Gazette inviting Tenders for erection of Customs House at Brisbane – copies of Plan, Specifications & Form of Tender forwarded to Police Magistrate by evening’s steamer [No 49/158] & Notes in margin For information – “Read” See 49/07772

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49/05917 1849 06 23 Hon CS Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Mortimer William Lewis, Colonial Architect

1849 06 22 1849 06 23 1849 06 25~ 1849 06 27

Letter re Plan & Specifications for Customs House Moreton Bay – copies made, & with Form of Tender, to be transmitted to Police Magistrate [No 49/149] & Notes in margin Notice to be published for Tenders - to be received 30th July Period for Tenders not less than 6 weeks from first publication of Notice, say Monday 6th August Notice 25 June 1849 Police Magistrate Brisbane, Colonial Architect [Ref 49/06071]

A2.18 045

49/03642 1849 04 18 Hon CS Customs, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector

1849 04 16 1849 04 18~ 1849 04 18~ 1849 04 30 1849 06 20~ 1849 06 22 1849 07 01~

Letter returning Plan of Customs House to be erected at Brisbane [No 39] [Plan not filmed here] & Notes in margin Memorial under reference to Capt Wickham? Plan approved Colonial Architect Plan given to Mr Lewis – To prepare copy to be sent to Moreton Bay Notes re above Colonial Architect to report if copy of approved Plan & Specifications prepared for transmission to Police Magistrate in order that Notice for Tenders for erection of Customs House may be published – “Immediate” Colonial Architect Resubmit [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [from] Customs

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1849 04 02 1849 04 04~ 1849 04 04~

Letter re preparation of Plan for Customs House to be erected at Moreton Bay - £1000 voted – submitting Plan for approval – also enclosing advertisement for Government Gazette inviting Tenders [No 49/88] [Plan & advertisement not filmed here] & Notes in margin Refer Plan for observations to Collector Collector of Customs [Ref 49/03642]

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49/03761 49/03761 49/03761

1849 04 21

Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham

1849 06 20 1849 06 29 1849 05 28~ 1849 04 03

Note Inform Surveyor General - send copy of 49/03761 & refer to his report 19th January – inform him of answer given to Petition [49/02661] “Immediate” Copy of letter to Mr Le Breton sent to Surveyor General for information [Ref 49/03642] Note Re site of Customs House Brisbane – mentions Capt Wickham Letter re site for Customs House Brisbane – returning letters & Memorial from Merchants & Traders of Brisbane & Masters of Vessels trading to Port of Moreton Bay praying site be selected on North Bank of the River, immediately opposite to South Brisbane [No 49/--] [Letters & Memorial not filmed here – letters see following pages;

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“C A F”

1849 04 28~ 1849 05 02

Memorial see p 072] Reports on sites proposed : that by Sub-Collector [most eligible] and those proposed by Memorialists: one at corner of Queen Street immediately opposite South Brisbane, the other in space below old Wharf North Brisbane & adjoining the Commissariat Store – discusses difficulties & Notes in margin Site proposed by Sub-Collector to be adopted – stated by Police Magistrate to be most eligible with reference to future prospects of Brisbane Transmitted for report of Surveyor General – to be returned

49/02661 1849 03 17 Hon CS Brisbane G S Le Breton W Elyard for the CS

1849 03 14 1849 03 19~ 1849 03 20~ 1849 03 20~ 1849 03 21

At top: “G S Le Breton” Letter forwarding Memorial from certain residents re site proposed Customs House for Governor’s consideration [Memorial not filmed here – see p 072] & Notes in margin Mr Newcombe to report Papers do not show situation of proposed site but conclude it is on North side of the Brisbane – recommend it be on the South & reasons given – approved site suggested by Sub-Collector in 49/00104 – Surveyor General no objection – building not yet commenced see 49/00104 – refer to Collector of Customs or Capt Wickham Capt Wickham Notes re above Transmitted for report of Police Magistrate Brisbane Noted – to be returned [Ref 49/03761]

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49/00104 49/00104

1849 01 03

Hon CS

Customs Sydney J Gibbes, Collector W Elyard for the CS “T L M”

1849 02 15~ 1849 02 16 1849 03 01~ 1849 03 03~ 1849 08 16 1849 01 01 1849 01 03 1849 01 04~ 1849 01 19

Notes Re letter of 29 ult to Colonial Architect – send enclosure to this letter & inform him of report hereon – can see map at Surveyor General’s Office Request he expedite preparation of Plan etc of Customs House Colonial Architect Resubmitted Write again at end of month [Ref 49/02661] Enclosure (Plan) sent to Col Gibbes At top: “Collector Customs” Transmitting report of Sub-Collector of Customs Moreton Bay re most appropriate site for Customs House [No 1] & Notes in margin “S. B. vol 5 fol 37” Referred for report of Surveyor General Noted – to be returned Notes re above No objection to site described – to be marked on map as Reserve for Customs House - “Entd 49/22 Folio 8 in vol 4”

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49/00104 49/00104 49/00104

Collector of Customs, Sydney

“C A F” Customs, Brisbane W A Duncan, Sub-Collector

1849 01 22 1849 01 24~ 1849 01 29 1849 02 06 1849 02 15~ 1848 10 26

Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office If site approved Colonial Architect to submit Notice for Gazette & Plan for approval - see 48/11218 Approved Colonial Architect Sir T L Mitchell, Col Gibbes [Ref 49/02661] [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary [From] Customs Notes [Duplicates of pages 60-61] Note For reply to address of Colonel Snodgrass – with Mr Fitzpatrick Letter reporting most desirable site for Customs House for the Port : suggesting new commercial town be opened at the Bay – present town of Brisbane more distant from entrance to Moreton Bay than Parramatta from Port Jackson Heads – mentions Captain Stanley’s report & proposed site at Cleveland Point now abandoned by government Customs House to be erected at Brisbane: discusses merits of North Brisbane, South Brisbane & Kangaroo Point – opinion that Government Reserve in North Brisbane at place where River is deepest & separates North Brisbane from Kangaroo Point is most eligible position – rough sketch accompanying – building required urgently [Sketch not filmed here] & Notes in margin - “S.B. vol 5 fol 37”

064 065 – 066 067 068 - 070

48/13450 48/13450

1848 12 01 Hon CS His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor

Brisbane J Richardson “C A F”

1848 11 27 1848 12 09~ 1848 12 14~ 1848 12 20~ 1848 12 22~ 1848 12 28

At top: “J Richardson” Letter enclosing memorial from inhabitants of Brisbane urging erection of Customs House & Notes in margin Papers re Customs House with Mr Vallack Mr Vallack Measures in train for erection of Customs House – Sub-Collector to report on most eligible site – See 48/13137 & last paragraph of enclosed Memorial Petitioners to be informed Petitioners (Mr Richardson) Memorial of Merchants and Traders of Brisbane Moreton Bay re site of Customs House – re uncertainty - £1000 voted by Legislative Council for erection of Customs House at this Port – requests Governor gives directions for surveying site & invite Tenders for its erection Signatories J Richardson, Richard J Coley, William Kent, George Watson, Ambrose Eldridge, Thomas Dowse, William Connolly, John Bruce, James Donald, George Edmondston, Lachlan McLean, G F Poole, W A Noble, George Poole, J B Stonham? Ebenezer Mosely, Colin J Mackenzie, John Williams, James Stewart, …Watson?,

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James Powers, G S Le Breton, G B L Montefiore?, William Pickering, D K Ballow, F Freeman, F A Forbes, Henry Sargeant, J Harris, Michael Power, A J H Hockings, Alexander Macintyre, K Cannan, Robert Little? George S Tucker, John McCabe, Daniel Peterson, John Orr, Thomas Grenier, R Gill, Thomas Boyland, K Cannan, William Anthony Brown, James Sutherland, William Cairncross

48/13137 48/13137

1848 11 24 Hon CS The Collector of Customs

Customs, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector “C A F” Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General

1848 11 23 1848 11 25~ 1848 12 08 1848 11 15

At top: Collector Customs” Transmitting copy of letter from Surveyor General re site for Customs House Moreton Bay – requesting information – suggests Mr Duncan report re eligible site for building [No 103] & Notes in margin Mr Duncan to report Col Gibbes [Ref 48/13450] [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary [From] Customs “Copy” Letter re site for erection of Customs House Moreton Bay – requests most eligible site be indicated [No 48/873]

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48/11218 48/11218

1848 10 18 Hon CS Customs, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector “C A F”

1848 10 18 1848 10 24~ 1848 10 24~ 1848 10 30~ 1848 11 01~ 1848 11 08 1849 03 21~

At top: “Collector Customs” Transmitting extract of letter from Sub-Collector of Customs Moreton Bay re erection of Customs House [No 95] & Notes in margin Query re letters from Surveyor General re site for new Customs House Unable to find any See last 2 pages of letter from Capt Stanley re site – 48/08826 [see 47/08826] Sum of £1000 provided for erecting Customs House at Moreton Bay - Commissariat Building cannot be spared - building necessary near wharf as suggested by Capt Stanley – re allotment for site, Surveyor General to report Approved Col Gibbes, Surveyor General Note re above Sent to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay [Ref 48/13137] [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary [From] Customs Extract from a Letter from the Sub-Collector of Customs Brisbane dated 12th October 1848 Re application for certain buildings as a Customs House & need for intended building to be proceeded with as present situation most unsuitable

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48/05362

1848 04 19 Hon E Deas Thomson, CS

H M Ship “Rattlesnake”, Sydney Owen Stanley, Capt & Surveyor

1848 04 18

At top: “Capt Stanley” Letter recommending Brisbane as site for Customs House – refers to earlier report on 1st November last

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48/05362

Sir Charles Fitzroy~

“C A F” H M S “Rattlesnake”, Sydney Owen Stanley

1848 04 21~ 1848 04 18

& Notes in margin Measures to be taken for establishing Customs House at Brisbane [Ref 48/07953] Letter apologizing for delay in answering Colonial Secretary’s letter [re Customs House] – refers to his report on relative merits of Brisbane & Cleveland Point – recommends Brisbane as site for Customs House To sail on 26th – “Mr Kennedy has equipment nearly complete & vessel to convey the party to Rockingham Bay is ready”

083 – 083 again

47/08826 47/08826

1847 11 08

Hon E Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary, Sydney

“C A F” H M Survey Ship “Rattlesnake”, Moreton Bay Owen Stanley, Capt & Surveyor

1847 11 09~ 1847 11 25~ 1848 02 01 1848 03 20~ 1848 03 23~ 1848 03 24 1848 04 15~ 1848 04 18~ 1847 11 01

Note Capt Stanley’s observations re site for Customs House : Cleveland Point or Brisbane or any other point in the Bay Notes re above Capt Stanley to be thanked for report – query if any other part of the Bay is more eligible than Cleveland Point or Brisbane Capt Stanley Not yet answered Write again – send a duplicate Duplicate made Resubmitted [Ref 48/05362] Have written privately to Capt Stanley At top: “Capt Stanley” Letter recommending Customs House be established at Brisbane Moreton Bay – arrived on 17th inst – anchored in Yules Roads – visited Cleveland Point – recommends Brisbane as best position for Customs House – Cleveland Point not suitable for a shipping port – reasons for recommendations: 1 Superior anchorage at Brisbane 2 Brisbane River navigable to Ipswich – Brisbane same distance from Logan River as Cleveland Point 3 Landing goods difficult at Cleveland Point 4 Commissariat Store at Brisbane suitable for Customs House – near river bank & strongly built of stone & Note in margin: “48/05362”

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46/09311 1846 12 28 [His Excellency The Governor]

Brisbane, Moreton Bay Committee of Inhabitants of Brisbane Richard J Coley, J Richardson, William Kent, Richard F Phelan, David Bow, G S Le Breton, Louis F Layard “C A F”

1846 12 21 1846 12 20~ 1846 12 29

At top: “Messrs Coley, Richardson, Kent and others” Letter enclosing memorial from Inhabitants of Brisbane [praying that government establishments & buildings may not be removed] [Memorial not filmed here] & Notes re above Acknowledge receipt & inform Petitioners that when site of Customs House Moreton Bay is to be decided upon their representation will be considered Mr Coley & others [Cover]

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His Excellency/ Sir Chas A FitzRoy 46/06771

46/06771


Customs, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector “C A F” Customs, Brisbane W A Duncan

1846 09 16 1846 09 09

At top: “Collector of Customs” Transmitting letter from Sub-Collector Moreton Bay re site for Customs Establishment at that Port & offering observations re smuggling & Notes in margin Read [Ref 47/08826] Letter giving observations re opening of township at mouth of River – certain ships unable to reach township on account of River Bar & flats at Eagle Farm – mentions the “Skerne” Para 2: Re smuggling – illicit traffic in spirits - Pilot connected with smugglers – also mentions Mr Powers & Mr Petrie Para 3: Safe anchorage in the Bay – good anchorage off Cleveland Point – re expense of erecting wharf Paras 4-5: Cleveland Point – well situated for convenience of wool growers Para 6: Re existing township – “a country village” – some proprietors of Brisbane will be disappointed - opinion that government should open township at Cleveland Point

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49/09022 1849 09 17 Hon CS Brisbane D Keith Ballow “C A F”

[no date] 1849 09 19~

At top: “D Keith Ballow Surgeon” Letter referring to Dr Dawson’s [Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals] letter recommending his employment as Surgeon to Gaol at Brisbane – requests Governor’s decision & Notes in margin When Gaol Moreton Bay proclaimed, Dr Ballow may be appointed surgeon

A2.18 104 - 105

48/07876 1848 07 08 Hon E Deas Thompson [as it is], CS

Brisbane D Keith Ballow Audit Office “W L” “C A F”

1848 07 03 1848 07 15 1848 07 15~ 1848 07 17 1848 07 18~ 1848 07 24~ 1848 07 29

At top: “Surgeon Ballow” Letter re payment of salary as Surgeon to Gaol Moreton Bay – acting in position at temporary Gaol since 1 February last Also at top: “A.O./2315-17/7” & Notes in margin Referred for report of Auditor General with reference to letter of 7 Feb 1848 To be returned – noted In compliance with letter of 7th Feb: £40 placed on Supplementary Estimate 1840 as “allowance” to “Visiting Surgeon at Gaol Moreton Bay” – amount subsequently withdrawn & salary £50 voted for Visiting Magistrate for 1849 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office No provision for this payment Dr Ballow [Ref 49/09022]

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48/02852 1848 03 06 Hon E Deas Thomson, CS

Brisbane D Keith Ballow, Late Asst Surgeon Convict Medical Dept

1848 02 28 1848 03 14~

At top: “D K Ballow” Letter applying for position as Surgeon to Gaol Moreton Bay – situation as Asst Surgeon discontinued on 1st inst - continuing to attend Gaol & Lockup Also at top: “A.O./631-21/3” & Notes in margin Query re any other appointment – see letter from Dawson 48/01013

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“C A F”

1848 03 15~ 1848 03 15~ 1848 03 18 1848 03 17

enclosed [not filmed here - see p 110] - sum to be placed on Supplementary Estimate To be informed Approved Mr Ballow & Note re above Transmitted to Auditor General for Estimates [Ref 48/07876]

48/01013 1848 01 24 Hon CS Principal Medical Officer’s Office, Sydney W Dawson, Principal Medical Officer “C A F”

1848 01 22 1848 01 24~ 1848 01 24~ 1848 01 28~ 1848 01 29~ 1848 02 01

At top: “Principal Medical Officer” Letter recommending Dr Ballow as Surgeon to Gaol Moreton Bay [No 125] & Notes in margin No provision for this Provision should be made – query re similar cases Bathurst, Goulburn, Newcastle - £40 in each establishment for surgeon Parramatta - £60 Sydney - £100 £40 sufficient to place on Supplementary Estimates Dr Dawson, Auditor General [Ref 48/02852]

A2.18 110

LETTERS ETC FROM HERE UP TO & INCLUDING P 227 RELATIVE TO KENNEDY’S EXPEDITION TO CAPE YORK STAMPED ‘ARCHIVES AUTHORITY OF N.S.W.’

49/08364 1849 08 27 Hon CS Revenue Branch, Colonial Treasury, Sydney C D Riddell

1849 08 25 Letter notifying payment £61-7-10 for supplies furnished to Brig “Freak” at Cape York – Order to Port Master from Mr Simpson Master of Brig on Messrs F Mitchell & Co for supplies received from Schooner “Coquette” for the late exploring party [No 197] & Notes in margin Nothing further necessary [Ref 49/07158]

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49/07158 1849 07 27 Hon CS Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master

1849 07 27 1849 07 28~ 1849 08 01

Letter enclosing Order (£61-7-10) given by Capt Simpson of “Freak” [Order not filmed here] [No 49/78] & Notes in margin “Dated 14 May 1849” Port Master to make order payable to Colonial Treasurer Port Master, Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General [Refs 49/06961, 49/08364]

A2.18 113 – 115

49/06961 1849 07 21 Hon CS Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney John Buchanan “C A F”

1849 07 20 1849 07 24~ 1849 07 26~

Letter re deficiency in supplies of sugar & tea shipped in “Coquette” to Master of Brig “Freak” [No 49/69] & Notes in margin From report, Capt Simpson has no claim re tea, may be claim re sugar – to be considered once application for remission made [Ref 49/06423] No remission on account of tea, question re sugar to remain over as suggested

A2.18 116 – 118

49/06423

M Moriarty, Port Master, Sydney

Off Victoria, Brig “Freak”, Port Essington T B Simpson, Master “Freak”

1849 05 25

At top: “No 3” Reporting deficiency in sugar & tea received from Schooner “Coquette” George Elliott Master [Invoice from Colonial Office no 49/03150] Enclosing Certificate from Sergt W Masland Royal Marines & R

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CS REF NO



49/06423

1849 07 07~

Merion Moriarty, Port Master

Victoria, Port Essington, North Australia William Masland, Sergt Royal Marines Robert McNab, mate Brig “Freak” Brig “Freak” at anchor off Albany Island T B Simpson

1849 05 25 1849 05 14 1849 07 00~ [July 1849]

McNab his chief Officer – requests reduction [Certificate] Re weight of sugar & tea on board Brig “Freak” Thomas B Simpson Master At top: “No 1” Transmitting per “Coquette” copy of log of Brig “Freak” together with extracts from private journal re endeavours to ascertain fate of exploring expedition under late Mr Kennedy & efforts to recover his papers Enclosing list of articles found at various places belonging to late expedition & forwarded per “Coquette” [Log, journal extracts & list not filmed here] P S Handed Order on Messrs F Mitchell & Co to Mr Elliott Master “Coquette” for amount of stores received - “T B S” & Note re above Port Master to report how this has been disposed of

121 122 - 123

49/03401 49/03401

1849 04 10 Hon CS Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney John Buchanan

1849 04 10 1849 04 12~

Letter transmitting duplicate List of Stores etc shipped in “Coquette” for Port Albany [No 49/30] & Notes in margin Required when “Coquette” returns [Ref 49/06961] Statement of the Value of Provisions, Ammunition, Medicines, etc shipped in the “Coquette” to Port Albany [Description of Articles/ Quantity/ Rate/ Amount]

A2.18 124 125 - 126

49/03150 1849 04 02 Hon CS Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney John Buchanan

1849 03 31 1849 04 03

Letter enclosing List of Stores etc shipped in “Coquette” for Port Albany [No 49/26] [List not filmed here – see duplicate list p 125] & Notes in margin Forwarded to Mr Simpson [Ref 49/03401]

A2.18 127

49/07049 1849 07 24 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “C A F”

1849 07 23 1849 07 25~ 1849 07 26~ 1849 07 25

Memorandum No 105: Submitting account of R T Ford - £356-9-6 – balance of charter money of Schooner “Coquette” proceeding to Cape York to meet Expedition under late Asst Surveyor Kennedy Account examined - corresponds with Charter Party with exception, viz: Passage & victualling 3 men Jacky, Jimmy & Tommy received on “Coquette” from Brig “Freak” 16 May 1849 until arrival & discharge 7 July 1849 – cost & Notes in margin Re charge for Jacky Jacky & companions is same as authorised for Jacky Jacky on his return in “Ariel” Approved Auditor General [Ref 49/07158]

A2.18 128 - 129

49/02385

1849 03 29~

Note Re purchase of stores by Capt Simpson - “Immediate” – “See 49/03186”

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49/02385

1849 03 09

Hon CS

Commissariat, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G

1849 03 24~ 1849 03 24~ 1849 03 24~ 1849 03 08 1849 03 09~

Note “Immediate” – re hire of vessel to Port Essington – re “Coquette” “49/02385 herewith” Note Re purchase by Capt Simpson of articles taken by “Coquette” for the expedition – mentions his search for party left at Shelburne Bay & recovering of Mr Kennedy’s journals – See 49/03150, 49/03401 – Colonial Storekeeper At top: “Deputy Commissary General” Letter re stores sent to Port Albany on “Coquette” – not applicable for settlement at Port Essington – suggests sheep be landed & Notes in margin Stores must be brought back to Sydney – sheep may be bought by Capt Simpson of “Freak” if he goes on to China – mentions freight for Port Essington – to be brought forward when Tenders for that service determined

131 132 133

49/01626 1849 02 14 Hon CS Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney John Buchanan “C A F” “W L”

1849 02 13 1849 02 14~ 1849 02 13 1849 02 27 1849 03 01 1849 03 03 1849 03 09 1849 03 10

At top: “A.O./365-6/3/49” Letter reporting supplies for Mr Kennedy’s Exploring Party shipped on Schooner “Coquette” for conveyance to Cape York – encloses List of articles & Counterpart Bill of Lading to be sent to Mr Kennedy [No 10] [List & Counterpart Bill not filmed here] & Notes in margin List for information – include Counterpart of Bill of Lading in letter to Mr Kennedy Mr Kennedy For approval Approved & Notes re above Transmitted for information of Auditor General Noted – to be returned Copied & returned Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office [Ref 49/02385]

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1849 02 27 1849 03 04

Charter etc of the “Coquette” Papers relating to the business: [not filmed here – see following pages up to & including p 227] 1 Notes from Capt Stanley & other papers as to expediency of sending a vessel to Cape York – enclosed 2 Schedules of declined Tenders – separately for approval 3 Minute of acceptance of offer of “Coquette” enclosed 4 Instructions 5 Charter Party & letter from Crown Solicitor – separately for information 6 Opinion of Capt Stanley as to places to call at enclosed 7 Report of Port Master re vessel being well found in Boats etc – roughs of letters to Mr Kennedy etc enclosed 8 Schedule of Tenders for sheep declined – private offer etc – see explanation on 49/1629 [49/01625?] & report in 49/01706 – separately [submitted] for approval 9 Shepherd selected from prisoners at Cockatoo Island – separately submitted for approval – 49/01498, 49/01734 10 List of Stores provided & forwarded in “Coquette”, also for shepherd – account of articles sent in “Ariel” for information – submitted separately for approval 11 Report of return of “Coquette” & memo of resuming voyage on 23rd February 1849 enclosed Vessel chartered on 7th – returned on 22nd & resumed voyage on 23rd inst – re stock put on board & Notes in margin Arrangements already approved, carried out satisfactorily

A2.18 136 – 138

49/03186 49/03186

1849 04 03 Hon CS Commissariat, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G Commissariat General Provision Office, Sydney John Kent, A C G

1849 04 03 1849 04 03~ 1849 03 31

At top: “Deputy Commissary General” Letter transmitting List of Supplies shipped on Brig “Freak” for Port Essington [No 379] & Notes in margin For Commandant Port Essington - 2 rams ordered – appears from List only 1 to be forwarded See letter to Commandant Post Essington 2 April 1849 - See 49/07049 “Copy” List of Stores etc shipped on board Hired Brig “Freak” by Commissariat Department Sydney for use of H M Military Post at Victoria North Australia Articles / Quantity [details]

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49/02085 49/02085

1849 02 28

Hon CS

“C A F” Commissariat Office, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G

1849 03 01~ 1849 03 02~ 1849 03 06 1849 03 08 1849 04 02 1849 02 27 1849 03 01~

Note Sheep and Porter for Port Essington Commandant applied for sheep & beer – last Porter sent September 1846 – 10 hogsheads - none since 16th August 1845 – 20 ewes, 20 wethers, hay & goats forwarded August 1847 – 2 rams sent (one died on voyage, other after landing) Preserved meats sent 1845 Deputy Commissary General to send supplies in April – suggestion re number of sheep ,etc to be forwarded: ewes, wethers, rams, hogsheads of porter, preserved meats – usual for Dr Dawson to send supply of medicines & Notes in margin M7897 – 49/2086 Approved Deputy Commissary General Military Secretary Commandant Port Essington [Refs 49/03186] At top: “Deputy Commissary General” Letter re supplies for Port Essington - to be sent in April – commencement of Southeast Monsoon – sheep & beer will be sent – needs Requisition Refers to supplies sent in past year - mentions quantity of provisions left at Settlement by H M Ship ”Rattlesnake” November 1848 [No 372] & Notes in margin Mr V – Urgent [Ref 49/03186]

A2.18 141 – 145 [ p 141 duplicated] 146 - 147

49/00202 1849 01 05 Victoria, N. Australia Capt John McArthur Commandant “C A F”

1848 06 17 1849 01 08~ 1849 01 09 1849 02 19~ 1849 02 25~

At top: “Commandant” Letter reporting on Settlement – re weather at end of May - patients suffering fever Re death of Revd Ang. Confaloniery [Angelo Confalonieri?] on 9th: was visited a few days before Lt Dunbar called - received medical attention from Dr Crawford – Commandant absent at Black Rock securing his property Re supply of sheep, malt liquor – mentions loss of “Heroine” Margin Re vessel – “Tam O’Shanter” Re communication with Bali or Lombock – in meantime, sheep & beer to come from Sydney – discussion re charter of vessels to obtain supplies & Notes in margin Refer to Deputy Commissary General re supplies recently sent to Port Essington – query re beer & sheep Deputy Commissary General Resubmitted Deputy Commissary General [Ref 49/02085]

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49/01527 1849 02 09 Hon CS Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master Treasury C D Riddell

1849 02 07 1849 02 07~ 1849 02 07~

Letter re hire of vessel [for conveyance to Cape York] - examined Brigantine “Ebenezer” & Schooner “Coquette” – discusses suitability of the vessels – mentions “Maid of Erin” best suited if tender not too high & Note in margin – See 49/03186 Letter re communication from H H Browne re “Ebenezer” not fit to go through Straits – suggests writing again to Mr Moriarty for his report & Note re above Mr Moriarty to make inspection & report immediately Re “Ebenezer” & tenders – mentions Mr Riddell – re “Coquette”

A2.18 151 – 153 154 – 156

49/01879 1849 02 22 Hon CS Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master “C A F”

1849 02 22 1849 02 23~ 1849 02 23~

Letter reporting return of Schooner “Coquette” chartered for conveyance of sheet & stores to Cape York – loss of top masts – to be repaired without delay – stock in good order [No 49/11] & Notes in margin Read Vessel has sailed again today – See 49/03186

A2.18 157 - 158

49/01636 49/01636

1849 02 15

Hon CS Mr Elliott, Master of Schooner “Coquette”

Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master

1849 02 14 1849 02 14

Note “No 7” Re report of Port Master that vessel found in boats, etc as required by Charter Party – roughs of letters to Mr Kennedy etc Letter enclosing copy of letter of instructions given to Master of Schooner “Coquette” [No 49/9] P S Vessel found in boats etc as required by Charter Party & Note in margin – “49/01879” “Copy” Letter giving instructions to master of “Coquette” – mentions John Russell owner of vessel: To proceed first to Rockingham Bay to enquire re Mr Kennedy & then as per Charter Party [No 49/5]

A2.18 159 160 – 161 162 - 163

A Vallack Commander of “Coquette”

“E D T”~ “E D T”~

1849 02 13 1849 02 13~

[Draft?] Letter re Schooner “Coquette” chartered to proceed to Cape York with further supplies for Mr Kennedy’s Party Cape York 2 Master requested to call at Rockingham Bay – instructions re Mr Kennedy 3 Letters for Mr Kennedy together with copy of Charter Party & List of Stores – mentions the “Ariel” 4 Re “Ariel” & “Coquette” [“Entered” written across letter] [Draft?] “Copy” Transmitting letter for Mr Kennedy & Mr Vallack – to be delivered 2 Copy of Charter Party to be furnished by owner & Instructions from Port Master – Charts & information from Capt Stanley of H M Ship “Rattlesnake”

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3 & 4 To proceed as soon as possible 5 Instructions re Stores if unable to meet with Mr Vallack or Mr Kennedy

49/01734 1849 02 17 Hon CS Water Police Office, Sydney H H Browne JP, Water Police Magistrate

1849 02 17 1849 02 24~ 1849 03 02~

“No 9” Letter reporting departure of Schooner “Coquette” for Port Albany – convict James Clarke in charge of stock & Note in margin [Re convict James Clarke] For approval – See 49/01498 within [see p 170] Notes re above Re James Clarke – see 49/01498 enclosed – for approval Approved [Ref 49/03186]

A2.18 168 169

49/01498 1849 02 09 Hon CS

Cockatoo Island H H Browne JP, Visiting Magistrate

1849 02 08 1849 02 09 1849 02 12

Letter recommending prisoner at Cockatoo Island fit to take charge of sheep being sent to Port Albany for Mr Kennedy [No 49/2] Margin James Clarke – Ship “Cabotia” 1833 (Free to the Colony) Details re offence & sentence Notes re above No objection to employment of Clarke – Capt Browne to arrange his embarkation on “Coquette” together with provisions Agent of vessel & Mr Kennedy or Mr Vallack to be informed of his name Visiting Magistrate, Master of “Coquette”, Mr Kennedy [Ref 49/01734]

A2.18 170 171 – 172

Colonial Storekeeper

1849 02 03 1849 02 03

Note Inform Colonial Storekeeper of vessel leaving for Cape York with supplies for Exploring Party under Mr Kennedy – articles for shipping: [List including supplies for shepherd & sheep; also for horse & bullock already at Cape York] Flour, sugar, tea, Liverpool salt, medicines (mentions the “Ariel”), tobacco, tobacco pipes, sheep shears, Rock salt, hay, maize J Buchanan Note Inform Colonial Storekeeper re prisoner to act as shepherd to be sent with sheep to Cape York for expedition under Mr Kennedy – articles to be provided: [List] Tobacco, tobacco pipes, shirts, trousers, jacket, straw hat, boots, pots, tomahawk

A2.18 173 – 174 175 – 177

C D Riddell 1849 02 09 Letter re sending powder & shot to Party of Explorers on Capt Stanley’s suggestion – mentions the “Ariel”, also Mr Thomson

A2.18 178 – 179

49/01958 1849 02 24 Hon CS

8 Bridge Street, Sydney R T Ford

1849 02 22

At top: “R T Ford” Transmitting copy of letter from Master of Schooner “Coquette” [extract from his log] re accident & state of the sheep & Notes in margin Read – see 49/03186

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Mr R T Ford

Sydney George Elliott

1849 02 22

Letter [extract from log] re damage to vessel on sailing – top mast wrecked – details of weather etc. – new top mast being fitted & to sail without delay – re sheep

181

49/01706 1849 02 17 Hon CS Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney John Buchanan

1849 02 15 1849 02 24~

Letter reporting 100 sheep purchased from George Hill for Exploring Party under Asst Surveyor Kennedy - delivered to dock, inspected by Colonial Treasurer & shipped on “Coquette” for Cape York [No 49/16] & Notes in margin For information & approval – See note from Mr Hill - 49/01625 [See 49/03186]

A2.18 182 – 183

49/01625 1849 02 14 Hon CS W Elyard C D Riddell~ William Elyard~

Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney John Buchanan J Hill [also spelt Hills] W Elyard “C D R” John Buchanan

1849 02 13 1849 02 24 1849 02 13 1849 02 13~ 1849 02 13 “Wednesday morning”

Letter reporting non-delivery of 100 sheep for Mr Kennedy’s Exploring Party – Tender of James West – vessel ready to sail [No 49/14] & Notes in margin Re failure of Mr West to deliver sheep – others purchased – discusses 3 other offers & probable delays – Mr Hill supplied those sent by “Ariel” – costs – see note from Mr Hill [Ref 49/01706] Letter re availability of flock of “really good” sheep of Mr Cox’s? – cost Letter seeking opinion Note re above Re sheep – re price: at mercy of Mr Hill [Cover] Honble C D Riddell [crossed out] William Elyard Letter re sheep from Mr Hill – query re delivery & inspection by Mr Riddell Note re above Examined by Mr Riddell – appeared to be good sheep

A2.18 184 – 185 186 – 187 188 189 190 191 192

Colonial Secretary

Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney W Elyard for the CS William Lithgow John Buchanan Petersham James West 283 George Street

1849 02 09 1849 02 09 1849 02 09

Schedule of Tenders received in pursuance of an Advertisement dated 7th February 1849 for supplying 100 wethers required to be forwarded to Cape York, for the use of the Exploring Expedition under Mr Asst Surveyor Kennedy No/ Date/ Name of Party Tendering / Price per head/ Opinion 1/ 9 February 1849/ James West ] 2/ 9 February 1849/ Henry Bell ] Tender of James West recommended for 3/ … / John Hills ] acceptance 4/ 9 February 1849/ H W Hamilton] [See 49/01625] At top: “No 1 – 9th February 1849” Tender for supply of 100 wethers – details Also at top: “In all four Tenders – W E” At top: “No 2 – 9th February 1849 – W E”

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Hon CS

Henry Bell, Butcher Stall 27, Market, George Street John Hills, Butcher 650 George Street H W Hamilton

1849 02 09

Letter tendering for supply of wethers – details [Cover] Tender for Wethers/ Colonial Secretary’s Office At top: “No 3 – 9th February 1849 – W E” Tender for supply of 100 wethers – details [Cover] Colonial Secretary’s Office/ Tender for Wethers At top: “No 4 – 9th February 1849 – W E” Letter tendering for supply of 100 wethers “advertised in today’s Herald” – details [Cover] To the Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Tender for Wethers

196 197 198 199 200

W Elyard John Buchanan 1849 03 05~ Letter re Bills for charges incurred by Department in case of “Coquette” submitted for audit – expense £66-11-7 – does not include cost of sheep

A2.18 201

Hon E Deas Thompson [as it is] Hon E Deas Thompson [as it is]

Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney W Elyard for the CS C D Riddell Merion Moriarty, Port Master William Lithgow 8 Bridge Street, Sydney R T Ford, Broker for Ship 8 Bridge Street, Sydney R T Ford, Broker for Ship

1849 02 05 1849 02 05 1849 02 05 1849 03 01~

Schedule of Tenders received in pursuance of a Notice dated 1st Instant, for furnishing a Vessel to proceed to Cape York No/ Date/ Name of Party Tendering / Name & Tonnage of Vessel / Price required/ Remarks 1/ 5th February 1849/ Robert T Ford/ “Coquette” 2/ 5th February 1849/ Robert T Ford/ “Wild Irish Girl” Tenders high – recommend they be rejected “Approved by His Excellency’s command – E Deas Thomson” At top: “No 1 – 5th February 1849” Letter tendering Schooner “Coquette” Elliott Master – details – arrangements re Mr Kennedy Also at top: “In all two Tenders – W E” At top: “No 2 – 5th February 1849 – W E” Letter tendering Brig “Wild Irish Girl” – details – arrangements re Mr Kennedy Note “No 2” Tenders for a Vessel to proceed to Cape York declined For approval Approved

A2.18 202 203 – 205 206 – 207 208

Note “No 8” For approval Purchase of sheep for Cape York Schedule of Tenders declined 49/1629 [49/01625?] from Storekeeper - Note from Mr Hill 49/01706 from Storekeeper

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1849 03 01~ Approved 1849 01 27 Memo

At top: “No 1” Re vessel to go to Cape York – mentions Capt Stanley & Notes in margin Read – see accompanying note Notes etc respecting hire of vessel to go to Cape York [Ref 49/01636]

A2.18 210 – 211

49/01233 1849 02 01 Hon CS Civil Crown Solicitor’s Office, Sydney G Cooper Turner, Civil Crown Solicitor

1849 01 30 At top: “Civil Crown Solicitor” Letter transmitting copy of Charter Party of Schooner “Ariel” hired September last for conveyance to Cape York [No 49/24] [Copy of Charter Party not filmed here]

A2.18 212

49/00147 49/00147

1849 01 04 Hon CS Hon CS

Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney

1849 01 03 1848 09 13

At top: “No 2” Transmitting Certified Copy of letter from Colonial Storekeeper reporting shipment of stores for Exploring Party under Mr Surveyor Kennedy & Notes in margin – See 49/00556 “Copy” Letter reporting supplies for Exploring Party with Asst Surveyor Kennedy put on board Schooner “Ariel” – encloses Bills of Lading signed by the Master [No 48/95] [Bills not filmed here] “A true copy - John Buchanan, Colonial Storekeeper”

A2.18 213 214

48/10348 1848 09 22 Hon CS Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master

1848 09 21 1848 09 22

At top: “Port Master” Letter reporting sailing of Schooner “Ariel” from Port Jackson on 19th inst [for Cape York] & Notes in margin See letter to Auditor General – See 49/00556

A2.18 215

48/09971 1848 09 11 Hon CS Water Police Office, Sydney H H Browne JP, Water Police Magistrate “E D T” “J McL” “C A F”

1848 09 11 1848 09 11 1848 09 12 1848 09 13~ 1848 09 13~ 1848 09 13

At top: “Water Police Magistrate” Letter recommending prisoner as suitable shepherd to stock being forwarded to Mr Kennedy at Cape York [No 122/48] Margin William Barrett per “Hive” No 1 Lists articles of clothing to be supplied & Notes in margin “48/4789 – 11 Sept 1848” Principal Superintendent of Convicts to report – Immediate Noted – to be returned Approved [Ref 48/10348] Notes re above Report re Barrett Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Colonial Storekeeper [Ref 48/10348]

A2.18 216 217

Notes “Coquette” hired to proceed to Cape York Re stores & sheep Re meeting with Mr Kennedy – mentions Capt Stanley

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“C A F”

1849 02 11~

Re length of voyage & Charter conditions – re contract & Note in margin Approved Copy of Particulars for Conveyance to Cape York “These are the conditions of the Charter” [with remarks & estimate of costs etc]

222 – 227

49/00163 1849 01 04 Hon CS General Post Office James Raymond

1849 01 02 1849 01 15~ 1849 01 16

At top: “Post Master General” Letter reporting accounts of Mr Slade as late Post Master at Brisbane are still in arrear – Bond given by late Mr Slade given to Civil Crown Solicitor & Notes in margin Approved Colonial Treasurer, Post Master General, Auditor General

A2.18 228 – 229


1848 11 22 1848 11 27~ 1848 12 13 1848 10 28~

At top: “Colonial Treasurer” Letter re accounts of late Mr Slade – mentions sum received from Capt Wickham [No 1884] & Notes in margin Post Master General to report re late Mr Slade’s postage account Post Master General [Ref 49/00163] Note “48/08916 – Postmaster General – 9 Aug” re money due to late Mr Slade & accounts – sent to Colonial Treasurer 11/12 Aug

A2.18 230 – 231 232

48/11491 1848 10 26 Hon CS Revenue Branch, Colonial Treasury, Sydney C D Riddell “W L”

1848 10 25 1848 10 28 1848 10 30 1848 11 02~ 1848 11 02~ 1848 11 06

At top: “Colonial Treasurer” Letter re late Mr Slade & postage account – re salary etc held by Treasury [No 1754] Also at top: “A.O./2876-30/10/48” & Notes in margin Refer to Auditor General [Ref 48/12981] Noted – to be returned Auditor General’s Report re Mr Slade’s accounts Approved Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Auditor General, Colonial Treasurer, Mr Raymond

A2.18 233 – 235

49/10213~ [wrongly numbered 49/10243]

“C A F”

1849 12 04~ 1849 12 11 1849 12 17 1849 10 27~

Note Re instructions to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay re alterations to Court House Brisbane to hold Circuit Courts – re arrangements 2 Query re Gaol Proclamation & Notes re above 2. This has been answered separately Police Magistrate Brisbane Auditor General - See 49/12504 Note

A2.18 236 – 237 238 – 239


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CS REF NO



49/10213~ [wrongly numbered 49/10243] 49/10213 49/10213~ [wrongly numbered 49/10243]

1849 10 23

Hon CS

Colonial Secretary’s Office Supreme Court Alfred Stephen

1849 10 25~ 1849 10 27 1849 10 22 1849 10 24~ 1849 10 25

Re alteration to Court House Brisbane to fit it for holding Circuit Courts 2 Alterations in Factory completed so Gaol may be proclaimed – papers to Colonial Secretary Memorandum Query re alterations to Court House Brisbane Moreton Bay to fit it for holding Circuit Court Note re above No sum paid from Colonial Treasury for service mentioned At top: “Chief Justice” Letter re arrangements for holding a Circuit Court at Moreton Bay – mentions Jury Lot, Court House & Gaol – also mentions need for certainty in times of departure & arrival of vessels to carry Judge & law officers etc. Also at top: “From C J – Moreton Bay Circuit” & Notes in margin [very faint] Re papers re Gaol, Court House etc – obtained & herewith Note “Immediate” Query re alterations to Court House Brisbane to fit it for holding Circuit Court Query re alterations to Factory Brisbane & if proclaimed as Gaol Attorney General to suggest re returning the Panel & summoning Jurors Query re steamer from Sydney for Brisbane – enquiry to Hunter’s River Company re detention of steamer to convey Judges & other officers attending the Court

240 241 242 – 244 245 – 246

49/11700

1849 12 08

Hon CS

Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket, Colonial Architect

1849 12 15~ 1849 12 17 1849 12 20~ 1849 12 07 1850 05 11~ 1849 11 03~

Note [faint] “49/04389 Police Magistrate Moreton Bay – 17 April re Proclamation of Gaol Moreton Bay” Resubmitted 15 Oct – perhaps with Mr Merewether See 49/03223 herewith Note Inform Police Magistrate Police Magistrate Letter re converting Female Factory Moreton Bay into a Gaol – Foreman of Works from Sydney inspected building & reported work satisfactory – balance due paid to Contractor Mr Hill – mentions letter re satisfactory performance of work received from Police Magistrate [No 49/292] & Notes in margin Auditor - Estimates [Ref 50/00714] Note Papers with

A2.18 247 248 249 – 250 251


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1849 11 05~

“49/10213 –Chief Justice – 22 Oct” re arrangements for holding Circuit Court at Moreton Bay – Rec’d 23 Oct - [49/10213] with Mr Merewether Submitted at time Colonial Secretary was leaving

49/10587 49/10587 49/10587 49/10587 49/10587

1849 11 03 Hon CS Colonial Architect Colonial Architect

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F” Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham J Petrie Brisbane R Paton, Foreman of Works

1849 10 29 1849 11 16~ 1849 11 23 1849 05 14 1849 07 30 1849 03 27

Forwarding copies of letters to Colonial Architect re converting Female Factory Moreton Bay into a Gaol – certain portions not yet completed by Contractor [No 49/41] 2 Enclosing copy of Certificate from Foreman of Works sent from Sydney 3 No reply from Colonial Architect to letters – requests advice as Gaol to be proclaimed – mentions sum voted by Legislative Council & letter received from Chief Justice re Circuit Court in Brisbane & Notes in margin Refer to Colonial Architect Colonial Architect, Police Magistrate [Ref 49/11700] Enclosure No 1 to letter from Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of 29th Oct 49 – No 49/41 Forwarding communication from Chief Constable of Brisbane re work converting Female Factory into a Gaol – requests payment be withheld from Contractor Mr Hill [No 49/1] Enclosure No 2 to letter from Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of 29th Oct 49 – No 49/41 Letter re portions of work converting Female Factory into a Gaol still unfinished by Contractor Mr Hill – has requested Mr Petrie, builder in Brisbane, to give estimate for completion – copy enclosed – requests advice – cells not fit for prisoners [No 49/2] Enclosure No 3 to letter from Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of 29th Oct 49 – No 49/41 Memo of Expense for certain repairs at Gaol Brisbane - £11-10-0 “Copy – J C Wickham” Enclosure No 4 to letter from Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of 29th Oct 49 – No 49/41 Certificate re inspection of Gaol & other Public Colonial Works performed by Contractor at Brisbane – satisfactory & in accord with Contract “Copy – J C W”

A2.18 252 – 254 255 256 – 257 258 259

49/12504 1849 12 31 Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham

1849 12 20

Letter re alterations to Court House Brisbane in order to hold Circuit Courts [No 49/50] 2 Condition of Court House building – opinion of builder – encloses Mr Petrie’s report 3 Re alterations in Mr Petrie’s statement – mentions inconvenience of lock-up being distance from Court House causing occupation of old buildings in Queen Street 4 Re Mr Petrie’s report & comparison with specifications drawn up by Mr Hill – costs 5 Suggests necessary alterations be made & small Court House erected in vicinity of Gaol &

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Capt Wickham, Police Magistrate

“C A F” J Petrie Brisbane, Moreton Bay J Petrie

1850 01 02~ 1850 01 03 1850 03 19~ 1850 03 30 1849 12 17

Notes in margin Capt Wickham authorised to make such alterations as to make building suitable for holding Circuit Courts for next 2 or 3 years according to Mr Petrie’s report – Immediate Capt Wickham - Resubmitted several times & Notes re above Enquire re state of the work Police Magistrate Brisbane [Ref 50/00714] Detail of proposed Repairs & Alterations for temporary Court House [Details] “The above Repairs & Alterations will cost nearly £100” Letter reporting state of repair of present Court House & portion of adjoining buildings

264 265

49/09025 1849 09 17 William M Dorsey JP 1849 03 31~ At top: “Bench Ipswich” A Return of all Cases of Complaint for Wages brought by Servants against their Masters, tried before the Bench of Magistrates Ipswich, during the 6 months ending the 31 March 1849 [Date & Cases / Amount sued for/ Wages adjudged/ Wages refused] 1848 Oct. Phillips v Pearce Nov. Atkins v Morrison Dec. Brown v Pearce Kavanagh v Gammie 1849 Jan. Hale v Ranken Note in margin - See 49/11388

A2.18 266

49/09027 1849 09 17 William M Dorsey JP 1849 03 31~ At top: “Bench Ipswich” A Return of Cases tried before the Bench of Magistrates Ipswich, for six months ending 31st March 1849 of Complaints for Misconduct preferred by Masters against Servants [Month/ Wages Mulcted/ Imprisonment/ Dismissed] [Details – no names here]

A2.18 267

49/07840 1849 08 14 Hon CS Court House, Warwick Patrick Leslie JP, W Leith Hay JP

1849 07 01 At top: “Bench, Warwick” Letter enclosing Returns & Note in margin - See 49/11388 “No 2” A Return of all Complaints for Misconduct preferred by Masters against Servants, tried before the Court of Petty Sessions at Warwick during six months ending the 31st March last, shewing [sic] the number in each month, and the manner in which they were disposed of, whether by wages mulcted, imprisonment or dismissal [Month/ No of complaints/ How disposed of] [Details – no names here] “No 1”

A2.18 268 269 270


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A Return of all Cases of Complaint for Wages brought by Servants against their Masters tried before the Court of Petty Sessions at Warwick during the six months ending the 31st March last, shewing [sic] the number of suits in each month, the average amount sued for, the number of cases in which wages were awarded and the number in which wages were refused [Month/ Number of suits/ Amount sued for/ How decided] [Details – no names here]

49/07259 1849 07 31 Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1849 07 06 1849 07 06 1849 07 06

[Cover sheet] At top: “Bench Moreton Bay” Returns of Cases under the Master & Servants Act, for the Law Commission [Ref 49/11388] A Return of all cases of Complaint for Misconduct preferred by Masters against their Servants, tried before the Bench of Magistrates at Brisbane Moreton Bay during the six months ending the 31st March 1849 [Month/ Number of cases/ How disposed of: Wages mulcted/ Imprisonment/ Dismissal] [Details – no names here] Return of all Cases of Complaint for Wages brought by Servants against their Masters tried before the Bench of Magistrates at Brisbane Moreton Bay during the six months ending the 31st March 1849 [Month/ No of Cases/ Amount sued for/ Wages awarded/ Wages refused] [Details – no names here]

A2.18 271 272 273

49/07258 1849 07 31 Hon CS Hon CS Hon CS

Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston JP Christopher Rolleston Christopher Rolleston JP for Bench of Magistrates

1849 07 12 Letter transmitting Returns [No 49/17] Note in margin – See 49/11388 Return of all cases of Complaint for Misconduct preferred by Masters against their Servants from the 1st Oct 1848 to 31st March 1849, tried at the Police Office Drayton Darling Downs [Details – no names here] Return of all Cases of Complaint for Wages brought by Servants against their Masters from the 1st October 1848 to 31st March 1849, tried at the Police Office Drayton Darling Downs [Details – no names here]

A2.18 274 275 276

49/02658 Police Magistrate, Brisbane

For the CS~

[Draft – difficult to read] Letter re sale of certain Allotments in Town of Brisbane advertised to take place on 28th inst – 2 Re sale of certain Lots with buildings on them – required for accommodation of immigrants – approval for withdrawal Margin Lot 3 being Allot 8 Sect 12 Lot 4 being Allot 9 Sect 12 Lot 5 being Allot 12 Sect 12 Lot 6 being Allot 13 Sect 12 Lot 7 being Allot 14 Sect 12 Lot 9 being Allot 19 Sect 12

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1849 03 21 1849 04 05

Lot 10 being Allot 20 Sect 12 Other allotments let & improved by Tenants should be put up 3 Re sale of allotments & termination of existing Leases 4 Re erection of building for reception of emigrants – referred to Mr Merewether – re expenses – mentions Barracks used by emigrants resumed by Military Department 5 & 6 Re Prisoners Barracks 7 Re letter & Notes in margin For approval Approved Capt Wickham Surveyor General, Colonial Treasurer [Ref 49/06448]

49/00501 1849 01 13~ Hon CS H M Gaol, Darlinghurst J Long Innes JP “J L H” “J McL” “C A F”

1849 01 13 1849 01 18 1849 01 23~ 1849 01 24 1849 01 29~ 1849 02 05~ 1849 02 06

At top: “Visiting Justice Gaol Darlinghurst” Letter recommending convict for Ticket of Leave for Moreton Bay - gave information re robbery of Messrs McNabb’s Store in Pitt Street Margin Thomas Biddles per “Asia” 1833 Also at top: “49/339 – 20 Jan 49” & Notes in margin Principal Superintendent of Convicts Noted – to be returned Notes re above At top: “33/1250” Mr Horsey report: Thomas Biddles per “Asia” (1) arrived 27 June 1833 – details of sentences & punishments Recommended for Ticket of Leave for Moreton Bay Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Capt Innes, Capt McLean [Ref 41/1899]

A2.18 282 283

49/12082 1849 12 19 Hon CS Sheriff’s Office Gilbert Eliott, Sheriff “C A F

1849 12 18 1849 12 20~ 1849 12 24 1849 12 15~

Letter recommending Martin Freney [also spelt Feeney] late Sergeant Major Mounted Police & his wife Maria Freney as Gaoler & Matron at Moreton Bay – re appointment of turnkeys & clerk [No 49/81] & Notes in margin Approved Sheriff - Notice 1 January 1850 Note Re Establishment provided for Gaol at Moreton Bay: Gaoler - £100 per year; Visiting Justice - £50 per year; Surgeon - £40 per year; Matron - £25 per year; Two Chaplains - £25 per year; 5 Turnkeys; 1 Clerk Capt Wickham appointed Visiting Magistrate & Dr Ballow Surgeon of Gaol – Chaplains to be appointed To propose Gaoler & appoint inferior officers Appointments to take effect from 1st January Letter to Bishop of Newcastle [Sydney crossed out] & Archbishop Polding to nominate Chaplains

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1849 12 17

& Notes in margin Sheriff, Bishop of Sydney, Archbishop Polding [Ref 49/12082]

49/01949 1849 02 24 Hon CS Police Office, Sydney J Long Innes JP, Superintendent of Police

1849 02 23 1849 02 24~ 1849 03 01

Letter re accounting of the uniform clothing to be issued to Constables [No 49/27] & Notes in margin Approved Circular letter Benches

A2.18 290 – 291

49/00234 1849 01 06 Hon CS Colonial Storekeepers Office, Sydney John Buchanan “C A F”

1849 01 04~ [dated 1848 in error] 1849 01 11~ 1849 01 14~ 1849 01 18 1849 01 29 1848 12 21~ 1848 12 23~ 1848 12 27 1849 01 15~

At top: “Colonial Storekeeper” Letter transmitting List of Police Clothing in Store [No 49/1] & Notes in margin Sufficient clothing in Store to supply Police in Settled Districts including Port Phillip – numbers Notice to Benches re discontinuing money allowance Approved Colonial Storekeeper [Ref 49/01949] Notes re above Inform Auditor General Auditor General Query whether anything more necessary re clothing Note re above At top: “For the Governor – 22nd” Re Police Clothing in Colonial Store – supplies from England – request Return from Colonial Storekeeper – mentions Principal Districts such as Parramatta & Maitland etc & Notes Approved Colonial Storekeeper for Return Resubmit [Ref 49/00234]

A2.18 292 – 294 295 296 - 297

49/01949 1849 02 02~ 1849 02 05~ 1849 02 20~ 1849 02 21~ 1849 02 20~

Note Query re regulations re issue & accounting for clothing to the Police in Sydney & the Country None that aware of Query to Capt Innes – “Immediate” Capt Innes Authority to be given for issue of clothing – outlines conditions

A2.18 298

49/01759 1849 02 19 Hon CS Braidwood Thomas Bell JP

1849 02 14 1849 02 19~ 1849 02 21~

Letter re clothing to be issued for Constabulary in lieu of daily allowance – query re rules regulating such issue to Police Force [No 2] & Notes in margin Capt Innes to state Rules for Sydney, in supply of uniform clothing to Police Capt Innes [Ref 49/01949]

A2.18 299 - 300


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49/01949 Bench of Magistrates [crossed out]

Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney

1849 03 01 1849 03 26~

[Draft] “For approval” Mentions Circular letter of 21 January last Re issue of clothing for Police and allowance in lieu of clothing to be discontinued – instructions to be given to men & Notes in margin To be printed [crossed out] Approved [crossed out]

A2.18 301 – 303

49/09064 1849 09 18 Hon CS Brisbane S J C Irving, late Lieut 28th Regt “C A F”

1849 08 18 1849 09 19~ 1849 09 22

At top: “Lieut S J C Irving” Letter requesting position as Commander Native Police Force requested to be set up by Settlers in Burnett District – Commission in Her Majesty’s 28th Regt – retired to become settler (misfortunes), skills in bush life & with aborigines, could obtain Force from Tribes in Peel & Namoi Rivers & Notes in margin When augmenting Native Police, application to be brought forward Mr Irving [Ref 49/11933]

A2.18 304 - 306

49/10971 1849 11 14 Hon CS Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Sydney

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner Crown Lands “C A F” Wide Bay District, Tinana J C Bidwill, Commissioner

1849 11 12 1849 11 16~ 1849 12 03~ 1849 12 05~ 1849 10 16 1849 11 09

Letter re outrages committed by aborigines in Wide Bay District – enclosing letter from Commissioner Bidwill [No 219] & Notes in margin [difficult to read] Re Native Police & Mr Walker’s arrival in Sydney Resubmitted - to Colonial Secretary for information [Ref 49/4565] Note re above [difficult to read] Re Native Police – mentions Mr Walker’s return to Sydney [Ref 49/11933] At top: “49/4565 – 8 November 1849” Letter re outrages committed by blacks – attack on his Quarters – details Short-handed due to demand for shearers – need to protect women and children – mentions Chinese man speared near Maryborough, blacks concerned are from Fraser’s Island – discusses rising importance of Maryborough – if Native Police being considered for Northern Districts, should be directed there & a boat provided [No 49/60] & Note in margin “For information of His Ex the Governor” - Colonial Secretary

A2.18 307 308 309 – 313


1849 03 01 1849 03 02~ 1849 03 13

Letter re transfer £2-8-10 payable at Treasury to C J H Champneys late Clerk of Petty Sessions Cambooya [No 46] & Notes in margin Approved Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General

A2.18 314 – 315

49/08290

1849 08 24

Hon CS

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner Crown Lands

1849 08 17

At top: “A.O./1414-25/8/49” Transmitting Estimate of Probable Expenses of Crown Lands Establishments at Burnett , Maranoa & Wide Bay District for 1850

A2.18 316


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49/08290 49/08290 49/08290

Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Sydney

“W L” Brisbane M C O’Connell, C C L “G B” Brisbane M C O’Connell C C L Crown Lands Office, Warialda John H Durbin, Commissioner of Crown Lands “G B “ John H Durbin, Commissioner of Crown Lands Wide Bay District, Maryborough J C Bidwill

1849 08 25 1849 07 04 1849 08 17 1849 07 04 1849 07 02 1849 07 11~ 1849 06 10

[No 165] & Notes in margin For remarks of Auditor General Noted - to be returned [Ref 49/3106] At top: “49/3106 – 26 July 1849” Letter enclosing Estimate of Probable Expenses of Department for 1850 & Notes in margin New Commissioner to be supplied with printed forms Colonial Secretary Estimate for 1850 Probable Expenditure of Commissioner of Crown Lands Department Burnett District [Employments/ daily pay/ per annum] Commissioner 2 Orderly Troopers Forage for Trooper horses At top: “49/2729 – 11 July 1849” Letter enclosing Returns of Probable Expenses of Department for 1850 Re forms – not supplied [No 22] & Notes in margin To be supplied with copy letter & supply of forms At top: “49/2729” Maranoa District ESTABLISHMENT / 1849/ 1850 Commissioner of Crown Lands Four Orderlies Rations for 4 Orderlies Return of Buildings Quarters for Commissioner Quarters for Orderlies Stable for Police Horses Return of Furniture Return of Stationery Return of Provisions Return of Stores At top: “49/2706 – 9 July 1849” Letter transmitting Estimate – did not receive letter or proper forms [No 49/43] & Notes in margin Send Mr Bidwill proper forms – also Capt O’Connell & Mr Durbin

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Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Sydney

J C Bidwill, Commissioner Wide Bay District, Maryborough J C Bidwill “J C B”

1849 06 10

Estimate of the Probable Expenses of the Department of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wide Bay District for the Year 1850 Commissioner 2 Mounted men with rations 2 extra men (not mounted) with rations Forage for 2 horses Clothing, Arms, Ammunitions, Stationery etc Contingencies Note re contingencies – to include expenses of buildings At top: “49/2597 – 3 July 1849” DUPLICATES of Letter p 324 & Estimate p 325 Note re above Re Estimate for 1850 – sending per the “Trent”?

325 326 – 327 [2 x p 327] 328

49/04574 Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner “G B” “G B” Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner Commissioner of Crown Lands, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner

1849 01 22 At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter transmitting Estimate of the Probable Expenditure by the Department for 1850 [No 49/155] Re Return for Buildings – old Border Police Buildings & new Barrack & Forage House – new Paddock not required Re Return of Special Items – 2 new replacement horses Also at top: “49/457 – 13 Feb 1849” & Notes in margin Requests Memo of expenses of Dept for 1848 & 1849 Refer Mr Rolleston to Circular relating to the correspondence At top: “49/456” [PRINTED FORM] ESTIMATE of the PROBABLE EXPENSES of the Department of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Darling Downs for the Year 1850 [Particulars of Expense/ Authorised for 1849/ Proposed for 1850] ESTABLISHMENTS Crown Commissioner Two Troopers Contingencies [see separate Returns] Buildings, Furniture, Stationery, Provisions etc, Stores, Special Items Return of Buildings – p 332 again Return of Furniture – p 335 [no p 333 – 334] Return of Stationery – p 335 again Return of Provisions etc – p 337 [no p 336] Return of Stores – p 338 Return of Special Items – p 339

A2.18 329 – 331 332 - 339

49/01577 1849 02 12 S Simpson, C C L

At top: Commissioner Simpson” [PRINTED FORM] ESTIMATE of the PROBABLE EXPENSES of the Department of

A2.18 340 - 346


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Commissioner of Crown Lands, Moreton District S Simpson, C C L

Commissioner Simpson Moreton Bay for the Year 1850 [Particulars of Expense/ Authorised for 1849/ Proposed for 1850] ESTABLISHMENTS Commissioner of Crown Lands Two Troopers Contingencies [see separate Returns] Buildings, Furniture, Stationery, Provisions etc, Stores, Special Items [See 49/04574] Also at top: “49/1378” Return of Buildings – p 341 Return of Furniture – p 342 Return of Stationery – p 343 Return of Provisions etc – p 344 Return of Stores – p 345 Return of Special Items – p 346

49/11928 1849 12 15 Hon CS Kangaroo Point, Moreton Bay J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands

1849 12 11 1849 12 19~ 1849 12 22~ 1849 12 29 1849 12 29 1850 01 08

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter enquiring whether he has authority to grant Licenses for cutting timber or making bricks on Crown Lands – requests copies of certain Acts & Notes in margin Commissioner has no power to grant such Licenses – no spare copies of Acts “Inform” Should be reprinted, when copies will be furnished Capt Barney informed Mr Davies re copies to be reprinted Furnished to Commissioner Barney

A2.18 347

49/11704 1849 12 08 Hon CS Kangaroo Point, Moreton Bay J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands

1849 12 04 1849 12 12~

Letter re appointment as Commissioner of Crown Lands – Head Quarters established at Kangaroo Point Moreton Bay & Note in margin – “Noted”

A2.18 348 – 349

49/11513 49/11513

1849 12 03 Hon CS Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Sydney

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner Crown Lands “C A F” Wide Bay District, Tinana J C Bidwill, Commissioner “G B”

1849 11 28 1849 12 06~ 1849 12 13 1849 09 10 1849 11 28~ 1849 11 28

At top: “One enclosure – 49/4537” Letter re erection of Barracks etc for establishment of Commissioner of Wide Bay District – sum authorised £156 – enclosing application from Mr Bidwill for approval to spend £200 [No 233] & Notes in margin Approved Auditor General, Chief Commissioner [Ref 49/01718] At top: “49/4537 – 6 Nov 1849” Letter requesting authority to spend £200 for erection of Quarters, Barracks, etc – reasons & Notes in margin “Previous papers” Authority for Mr Bidwill’s buildings only £156 – application for remainder of £200 to be submitted for consideration Colonial Secretary [Refs 49/11513, 49/3348]

A2.18 350 – 351 352 - 353

49/01718 1849 02 17 Hon CS Wide Bay District, Maryborough J C Bidwill, Commissioner

1849 01 23

At top: “Commissioner Bidwill” Letter transmitting Estimate for building Barracks & Stabling - £156 –

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J C Bidwill “C A F”

1849 02 19~ 1849 02 21~ 1849 02 26

requests Governor’s approval Re progress payments for work completed – prices discussed with Commissioner Moreton District & Police Magistrate Brisbane Specification for Buildings Barracks [details] - £86 Stable [details] - £70 £156 & Notes in margin To be sanctioned with total amount not to exceed £200 Approved Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auditor General [Ref 49/11513]

49/11337 1849 11 27 Hon CS Moreton Bay J Edward Barney

1849 11 20 1849 11 28~ 1849 11 29

At top: “J E Barney” Letter requesting instructions relating to duties as Commissioner of Crown Lands – mentions Notice in Government Gazette & Notes in margin Capt Barney sent letter of instructions dated 19th Inst with regs etc enclosed Mr Barney informed

A2.18 356

49/10976 49/10976 49/10976

1849 11 14~ Hon CS [Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands] Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner Crown Lands “C A F” Brisbane M C O’Connell, C C L “G B” “J E B” Ipswich M C O’Connell, C C L “G B”

1849 11 14 1849 11 23~ 1849 11 29~ 1849 11 29 1849 10 16 1849 10 03~ 1849 11 14 1849 07 10 1849 08 03~ 1849 08 07~ 1849 10 01~

Enclosing letter from Commissioner O’Connell applying for £45 to erect paddock fence for security for horses at the Burnett [No 224] & Notes in margin For approval - £50 allowed Commissioner Mitchell for similar service Approved Chief Commissioner Crown Lands [Ref 49/4389] At top: “49/4389 – 29 Oct 1849” [Letter partly obscured] Letter re application for allowance to erect paddock fence for security of horses at the Burnett – now applying for [£45] & Notes in margin For Governor’s approval Colonial Secretary At top: “49/3089 – 26 July 1849” [Letter partly obscured] Letter requesting allowance for erection of fence to secure horse paddock on Station on [Burnett?] River & Notes in margin Capt McConnell should have included this in Annual Estimate - query re sums authorised in similar cases Capt O’Connell omitted to state cost – cannot be submitted for approval Commissioner O’Connell Resubmitted

A2.18 357 358 359

49/10397 1849 10 29 Hon CS Brisbane Robert Douglas

1849 10 22

At top: “Mr Robert Douglas” Letter re application for appointment of Commissioner of Crown Lands within boundaries of the District & furnishing his qualifications as

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“C A F”

1849 10 30~ 1849 10 30~ 1849 10 31

assessor for District of Wollombi [1844 Gazette] – Mr Donald practising as private surveyor & Notes in margin Capt Barney appointed to this office Inform that office has been filled Mr Douglas informed

49/10088 1849 10 18 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner Crown Lands “C A F”

1849 10 11 1849 10 20~ 1849 10 30

Letter re erection of paddock for horses attached to Department of Commissioner Maranoa District – submitting communication from Commissioner Mitchell [see p 366] re tender received from William Vant & John Brogan [No 198] Para 2: Request for advance of £50 from Mr Mitchell & Notes in margin Approved Chief Commissioner Crown Lands, Auditor General [Ref 49/06994]

A2.18 362 - 363


1849 07 16 1849 07 25~ 1849 07 27

Enclosing application of Commissioner Durbin to form horse paddock – allowance in lieu of drawing forage for 2 troop horses [Application not filmed here] [No 134] Recommends Mr Durbin be authorised to call for tenders for formation & fencing of paddock – re cost & Notes in margin Approved Chief Commissioner Crown Lands [Ref 49/2847, 49/10088]

A2.18 364 - 365

49/10088 Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Crown Lands Office, Tamworth Roderick Mitchell, Commissioner of Crown Lands

1849 09 30 At top: “49/4222 – 10 Oct 1849” Letter re tender received from William Vant & John Brogan to erect paddock – cost – mentions approved expenditure of allowance for forage to erect paddocks at “Yalculba” by Commissioner Durbin [No 49/44] Workmen proceeding to Maranoa require advance – requests £50 – discusses difficulties in remote location & Notes in margin [very faint] Recommend £50 on account of fencing be placed to credit of Mr Mitchell

A2.18 366 – 367


1849 05 29 1849 06 02~ 1849 06 06~

At top: “49/2446” Forwarding letter from Commissioner Durbin reporting arrival in District of Maranoa on 7th March 1849 [Letter not filmed here] [No 90] & Notes in margin Letter to Commissioner Durbin re non-arrival in his District before 1st January Chief Commissioner [Ref 49/07001]

A2.18 368

49/07001 1849 07 23 Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Crown Lands Office, Warialda John H Durbin, C C L George Barney, C C C L “C A F”

1849 07 12 1849 07 18 1849 07 25~ 1849 07 28~

At top: “49/2950 – 18 July 1849” – crossed out Letter explaining delay in proceeding to Maranoa District: delay in departing Maitland with purchase of dray & bullocks & in hiring troopers – reports re hostility of blacks in Maranoa District [No 28] & Notes re above Transmitted for information of His Ex the Governor – No 136 Approbation for best endeavours to reach destination in time Chief Commissioner

A2.18 369 – 371

49/09295 1849 09 26 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Sydney 1849 09 19 Submitting Commissioner Simpson’s observations on J C Pearce’s A2.18 372 – 373


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49/09295

[Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands]

George Barney, Chief Commissioner Crown Lands “C A F” Crown Lands Office, Moreton Bay S Simpson C C L

1849 09 29~ 1849 10 06 1849 09 06 1849 09 19

complaint against him as Magistrate [No 186] & Notes in margin Commr Simpson to be informed that explanation satisfactory – Mr Pearce to also be informed Mr Pearce, Colonel Barney At top: “49/3948 – 18 September 1849” Letter submitting observation on James Canning Pearce’s complaint against him as Magistrate – Petty Sessions Ipswich for adjudication of Small Debts & Mr Pearce was a party – details – mentions witness named Bolton, Dr Dorsey & Joseph North & Notes in margin For information of His Ex the Governor Colonial Secretary

374 – 377

49/07262 1849 07 31 Hon CS Ipswich, Moreton Bay James Canning Pearce “C A F”

1849 07 05 1849 08 02~ 1849 08 06

Letter complaining of Stephen Simpson C C L & Justice of the Peace in prosecution of 2 shepherds before Bench of Magistrates at Ipswich – sitting Magistrates Stephen Simpson & W M Dorsey – details & Notes in margin Refer to Commr Simpson for his observations Colonel Barney, Mr Pearce [Ref 49/09295]

A2.18 378 – 380

49/01131/2 49/01131/2

1849 01 30

Hon CS

Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner

1849 03 01~ 1849 01 12

Abstract Report on the Aborigines Darling Downs No improvement – reasons In new parts of District, natives numerous & hostile – squatters driven from Runs – mentions Condamine & Macintyre (see the report from Gwydir) Game, fish & bunyabunya fruit plentiful – cold severe in winter – distribution of flour, tobacco & clothing highly beneficial & Note in margin Duplicate copy of report herewith Annual Report on Aborigines – discusses effects of withdrawal of rations [No 49/149] & Note in margin - Abstract herewith

A2.18 381 – 382 383 – 387

1849 03 01~ 1849 06 18~ 1849 07 19~

Note At top: “85/1849” Re Reports on State of Aborigines – not yet received from Chief Protector Port Phillip & Commissioner McDonald – submitted with usual Abstracts & copy for Secretary of State Note Forwarded to H M Secretary of State Despatch No 85 - 7th May 1849 Another copy of each Report required for Duplicate Despatch Herewith

A2.18 388 389

49/01166

1849 03 09~

Abstract Report on Aborigines Moreton District: Two burglaries, one in which murder committed; Cattle stealing;

A2.18 390


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49/01166

1849 01 31

Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Woogaroo S Simpson, C C L

1849 07 19~ 1849 01 15

Peaceful inclinations; re work; German Mission discontinued & Note in margin - Duplicate copy of Report herewith Report on the State of the Aborigines of the District of Moreton Bay for the Year ending the 31st December 1848 2 burglaries at out stations – attacked Sheep Station of Mr Balfour & murdered hut keeper, and broke into Mr Thorn’s hut Re cattle - cessation of German Mission & conduct of aborigines & Note in margin - Abstract herewith

391 – 392

49/01391 1849 02 05 Hon CS District of Wide Bay J C Bidwill Commissioner

1849 01 02 (B) 1849 02 06~ 1849 02 09~ 1849 02 15

At top: “Commissioner Bidwill” Letter requesting instructions re issue of licenses for sale of spirits etc & Notes in margin 12 Clause of 2 Vict. No. 18 provides for issue of licenses in Districts where no established Petty Sessions : applications to Petty Sessions of nearest District in which Police Magistrate operates Note re above Inform Commissioner accordingly, also Chief Commissioner Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

A2.18 393 394

49/01392 1849 02 05 Hon CS Wide Bay District J C Bidwill Commissioner “C A F”

1849 01 01 1849 02 12~ 1849 02 27

At top: “Commissioner Bidwill” Letter reporting having rented small slab house - £3 per month – for use of himself & 2 men – rainy season, impossible to live under canvas – requests Governor’s authorisation & Notes in margin No objection to hire of hut for six months from date it was engaged by Commissioner Bidwill on understanding that by end of this period his quarters will be completed Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

A2.18 395

49/01568 1849 02 12 Hon E D Thomson, Colonial Secretary

Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Moreton Bay S Simpson, C C L “C A F”

1849 01 25 1849 02 26~ 1849 03 06

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter recommending William Wilson of Mount Flinders Station near Ipswich be appointed to Commission of the Peace Re need for resident Magistrate on the Logan – recommending Thomas Lodge Murray Prior of Broomelton be appointed to Commission of the Peace & Notes in margin Approved – let Commissions be prepared Government Gazette 27 February, Commissions dated 21st February Prothonotary enclosing same Circular to the Parties

A2.18 396

49/01713 1849 02 17 Hon CS Wide Bay District J C Bidwill Commissioner

1849 01 12 At top: “Commissioner Bidwill” Acknowledging receipt of charts of Wide Bay & the track to & mouth of River Mary – also copies of Capt Stanley’s & Lieut Yule’s letters re entrance of the inner Bay Reporting 2 vessels in the river viz “Heroine” and “Aurora”- Masters reports re entrance over Bar at Southern end of Fraser’s Island –

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compares with Moreton Bay & suggest the Mary will be used more than the Brisbane

49/01717 1849 02 17 Hon CS Wide Bay District, Maryborough J C Bidwill Commissioner

1849 01 20 1849 02 20~ 1849 02 21~ 1849 02 21~ 1849 02 22~

At top: “Commissioner Bidwill” Letter reporting that Callaghan’s Supplement to Acts of Council part 3 of vol 3 did not reach him per “Margaret” – previous parts have been received & Notes in margin According to Mr Birch’s entry book was sent with Circular Query – “not sent from this room - from Record Branch” Note re above Another copy must be sent Forwarded

A2.18 399 400

49/01837 49/01837


Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Crown Lands Office, Wellington W C Mayne

1849 02 17 1849 02 21~ 1849 02 26 1849 02 01

At top: “49/397” Letter re Requisitions for articles for aboriginal natives from Commissioners at Districts of Wellington, Moreton Bay & Darling Downs – returning Mr Mayne’s Requisition & letter [Requisition not filmed here] [No 49/24] & Notes in margin Commissioner Mayne’s requisition approved Sent to Colonial Storekeeper At top: “49/397 – 8 February 1849” Letter re requisition for blankets & other articles to distribute as rewards to aborigines – includes tomahawks, fishing hooks & lines – clothing not suited to their habits, destroyed or parted with [No 49/3] & Note in margin [Ref 49/113]

A2.18 401 – 402 403 - 405

49/03074 49/03074

1849 03 30 Hon CS Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Moreton District S Simpson, C C L “G B”

1849 03 28 1849 03 30~ 1849 03 31~ 1849 04 04~ 1849 02 16 1849 03 14 1849 03 28

At top: “49/876” Letter transmitting Commissioner Simpson’s report re requisition for articles for aboriginal natives [No 49/52] & Notes in margin Re last part of Mr Simpson’s report, application should be renewed when issue considered desirable Requisition approved – Commissioner Simpson to use discretion re issuing of articles Requisition to Colonial Storekeeper – Chief Commissioner informed At top: “49/876 – 6 March 1849” Letter re distribution of articles of clothing etc to deserving aborigines on approach of Winter – “cultivation of mutual good feeling” [No 49/2] & Notes in margin Refs 49/32, 49/113 To be forwarded to Colonial Secretary Colonial Secretary

A2.18 406 – 407 408

49/03075

1849 03 30 Hon CS

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief

1849 03 28

At top: “49/794” Transmitting letter from Commissioner Rolleston re Requisition for

A2.18 409 – 410


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49/03075

Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

Commissioner of Crown Lands Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner “G B”

1849 03 30 1849 03 31~ 1849 04 02 1849 02 14 1849 03 14 1849 03 28

articles for use of aboriginal natives in his District [No 49/51 – could be 49/57] & Notes in margin Under Commissioner’s explanation, Requisition may be approved Approved To Colonial Storekeeper At top: “49/794 – 3 March 1849” Letter re Requisition for clothing etc for native blacks – cold in Winter severe, contributes to pacification of blacks, used as reward [No 49/221] & Notes in margin “Papers” To be forwarded to Colonial Secretary Colonial Secretary [Ref 49/30]

411 – 414

49/05252 49/05252


Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” Tenterfield M C O’Connell, C C L

1849 05 29 1849 06 05~ 1849 06 11 1849 05 03 1849 05 29

At top: “49/2099” Enclosing application from Commissioner Burnett District for authority to spend £450 to erect building for his Establishment [No 93] Para 2: Amount authorised for Wide Bay District adjoining is £200 Para 3: Commissioner’s requests re payment of funds & Notes in margin “Immediate” Regret cannot justify allowing higher amount than sum authorised for Commissioner Wide Bay District viz £200 – no objection to payment in the means proposed by Commissioner O’Connell Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auditor General At top: “49/2099 – 22 May 1849” Letter requesting authority to commence construction of buildings Para 2: Re contracts Para 3: To take tools & rations to Gayndah & employ men by job work as done by settlers Para 4: Re payment of funds Para 5: Vouchers to Auditor General – re increased expenditure incurred in a new District like the Burnett: expenses of clearing, fencing paddocks, building & all other contingencies - asking for £450 & Note in margin - Colonial Secretary

A2.18 415 – 417 418 - 422

49/03843 1849 04 24 Hon CS

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1849 04 18 1849 04 26~

At top: “49/1332” Letter re supply of forage by Thomas Alford to Commissioner District of Darling Downs – rate [No 61] Mr Rolleston reporting Mr Alford declines to supply at agreed price Para 2: Re arrangement with William Handcock to supply – re rate & guarantee re loss & Notes in margin 49/02093 No objection to Commissioner Rolleston’s arrangement re supply of

A2.18 423 – 425


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1849 05 03

forage for same or less than that offered by Mr Alford – government cannot sanction any arrangement guaranteeing against loss – re impropriety of proposal Chief Commissioner

49/02093 49/02093

1849 02 28

Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Sydney Hon CS

Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner “G B” Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “W L”

1849 01 26 1849 02 26 1849 02 26 1849 03 06 1849 03 09 1849 03 10~ 1849 03 12~ 1849 03 19

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter reporting re non acceptance of Thomas Alford’s Tender to supply forage – mentions prices charged at Drayton – William Handcock not prepared to supply forage at same rate as last year – recommends Mr Alford’s be accepted as the lowest Re rate – mentions Surveyor Burnett [No 49/160] Also at top: “49/456 – 13 February 1849” & Notes in margin Query re fresh Tenders – recommend Mr Alford’s Tender Colonial Secretary At top: “ A.O.304 – 8/3/49” Transmitting Commissioner Rolleston’s letter re non-acceptance of Thomas Alford’s Tender to supply forage – mentions prices charged at Drayton [No 31] Para 2: Mr Rolleston reports unable to procure other Tenders at lower rate & recommends Mr Alford’s be accepted & Notes in margin Referred for Report of Auditor General - to be returned Would seem necessary to accept Mr Alford’s Tender Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Chief Commissioner, Auditor General [Ref 49/03843]

A2.18 426 – 427 [2 x p 427] 428 – 429


1849 04 28 1849 05 01~ 1849 05 02~ 1849 05 05

Letter re authority received from Commissioner Simpson to apply portion of £200 allowed as compensation for erection of buildings on his Station at Woogaroo, to pay balance of price of allotments purchased by him at sale of land at Brisbane [No 119] Para 2: Amount has not been placed in Warrant Para 3: Mr Simpson allowed the compensation – request to be complied with & Notes in margin Mr Simpson has not reported willingness to accept £200 – claimed £450 Approved – amount must be considered in full as compensation for buildings in question Auditor General, Colonial Treasurer, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

A2.18 430 – 431, 433 [no p 432]

49/01167

1849 01 31 Hon E D Thomson, Colonial Secretary

Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Moreton District S Simpson, C C L

1849 01 15

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter applying for compensation for improvements effected on buildings at his Station at Woogaroo – also a paddock of 12 acres of forest land & garden of 3 acres of scrub cleared & fenced - mentions grew forage for Border Police with Governor Gipps’ approval in August 1843 – savings to government Seeks Governor’s consideration for his claim – if too high, requests Governor’s permission to purchase land on which station is erected &

A2.18 434 – 435


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49/01167

“C A F” J C Wickham JP W Leith Hay JP St George R Gore JP John Stephen Ferriter JP Joseph North JP S Simpson, C C L

1849 01 31~ 1849 02 05~ 1849 02 06~ 1849 02 12~ 1849 02 21~ 1849 03 01

Notes in margin Query re sum paid or allowed to other Commissioners for buildings etc £200 the highest His account is for £450 If not allowed he asks permission to purchase land on which buildings are erected & Notes re above [Difficult to read – notes written over other notes] Query re compensation given to Mr Fry? £200 Query re sum allowed to Commissioner Merewether for erection of buildings in Macleay River District £200 Cannot authorise payment of higher amount than £200 allowed as in similar cases Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands [Ref 49/04130] [Specification & Certificate] Re dwelling house, kitchen & premises of Commissioner of Crown Lands at Woogaroo – description & value of 1 Commissioner’s dwelling house 2 Kitchen range 3 Privy 4 Barn 5 Three stall stable 6 Buildings containing harness room & forage room 7 Buildings containing 2 loose boxes 8 Barracks – 2 huts 9 Fencing & stock yard [PRINTED FORM] No … of Abstract To Warrant No …… 184… Voucher No … of Abstract THE DEPARTMENT OF the Commissioner of Crown Lands Dr to Stephen Simpson Esq [Date/ For the undermentioned / Amount] 3/1/49 – For the undermentioned services: being for the erection of buildings on the Commissioner’s Station at Woogaroo in the Moreton District, viz 1 Commissioner’s dwelling house as per specification 2 Kitchen Range 3 Privy 4 Barn 5 Three stall stable 6 Forage & saddle rooms 7 Two loose boxes for Commissioner’s horses 8 Barrack consisting of two huts 9 Fencing & stock yard [See specification & Certificated annexed] TOTAL AMOUNT £450 & [Certificate re charges in above account]

436 – 437 438


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49/05027 1849 05 25 Hon CS Maryborough J C Bidwill

1849 04 20 At top: “Commissioner Bidwill” Acknowledging receipt of cotton seed from Mr Moore of Botanic Garden – delayed in Brisbane – to wait until next Spring

A2.18 439


1849 05 30 1849 06 07~ 1849 06 11

At top: “49/1881” Forwarding letter from Commissioner O’Connell re serving of Assessment Notices in his District – exception of 3 Stations on Dawson River & one on the Burnett as unable to reach them [No 95] [Letter not filmed here] Para 2: Re opposition to levying of assessment rate & Mr O’Connell’s suggested remedy Para 3: Query whether some Stations assessed in Burnett District are within Mr O’Connell’s jurisdiction & Notes in margin Concur with Chief Commissioner’s objection to course proposed by Commissioner O’Connell re persons attempting to avoid payment of Assessment – no such evasion would have been attempted had Commissioner O’Connell obeyed Orders to be in his District on or before 1st January Chief Commissioner

A2.18 440 – 443

49/05531 49/05531


Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner Crown Lands “W L” “C A F” Tenterfield M C O’Connell, C C L

1849 05 29 1849 06 14 1849 06 22 1849 06 23 1849 06 23~ 1849 06 29 1849 05 03 1849 05 29

At top: “49/2100” Submitting application from Commissioner Burnett District for authority to spend £20 to transport Barrack & other stores from Brisbane to Burnett River Para 2: Recommends authorisation – re costs of sending by water to Burnett Also at top: “A.O. 933-16/6/49” & Notes in margin Auditor General - to be returned Concur in the opinion given by the Chief Commissioner Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands At top: “49/2100 – 22 May 1849” Letter requesting authority to transport Barrack bedsteads & other stores from Brisbane to Burnett River – cost £20 & Note in margin - Colonial Secretary

A2.18 444 – 445 446 – 447

49/06545 1849 07 11 Chief Commissioner, Sydney

Wide Bay District, Maryborough J C Bidwill, Commissioner George Barney, C C C L “C A F”

1849 06 10 1849 07 09 1849 07 13~

At top: “49/2709 – 9 June 1849” Letter re murder of shepherd Francis Callaghan on 28th May – in employ of Mr Murray at Wollooga [Woolooga?] [No 49/8] Proceeded to Wollooga to make enquiries – unprovoked attack – same blacks as murdered man at Mr Mactaggart’s last year & suspected of murdering another at R Jones’s Station at Baramba [Barambah?] (in the Burnett District but adjoining Messrs Murray & Mactaggart’s runs) – unable to capture the murderers & Notes in margin Transmitted for information of His Ex the Governor “Read”

A2.18 448 – 449

49/06635 1849 07 13 Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Warialda 1849 07 02 At top: “49/2728 – 11 July 1849” A2.18 450 - 451


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Crown Lands John H Durbin, Commissioner of Crown Lands George Barney, C C C L “C A F”

1849 07 11 1849 07 15~

Letter reporting destruction of 5 working bullocks (government property) by aborigines on 25 April 1849 whilst camped at Mr Hall’s Station Balonne River Maranoa District [No 25] & Notes in margin Transmitted for information of His Ex the Governor “Read”

49/09019 1849 09 17 Hon CS Police Office, Ipswich William M Dorsey JP Bench of Magistrates “C A F”

1849 08 30 1849 09 20~ 1849 09 22~ 1849 09 25

At top” Bench Ipswich” Letter re Sidney Smith Clerk of Petty Sessions & proposed sureties: John Smith & George Thorn both of Ipswich [No 1] & Notes in margin For approval – proposed sureties appear to be sufficient Approved Bench Ipswich

A2.18 452 - 453

49/03224 1849 04 03 Hon CS Sydney S Smith, Clerk of Petty Sessions, Ipswich

1849 04 03 1849 04 05~ 1849 04 10

At top: “Clerk of P.S. Ipswich” Letter requesting further extension of leave of absence – encloses Certificate of Dr Fullerton [see p 457] & Notes in margin Approved – inform Bench Mr Smith, Bench Ipswich

A2.18 454

49/02619 49/02619

Police Office Colin J MacKenzie JP Robert Ramsay JP Edmund B Uhr JP Ipswich William M Dorsey

1849 03 03 1849 03 03

Letter re application of Sidney Smith Clerk of Petty Sessions & approval of leave of absence – mention Certificate from Dr Dorsey Certificate re S Smith

A2.18 455 456

49/03224 65 Pitt Street, Sydney George Fullerton MD

1849 04 03 Certificate re Sidney Smith A2.18 457

49/02619 1849 03 16 Hon CS Sydney S Smith, Clerk of Petty Sessions, Ipswich

1849 03 16 1849 03 16~ 1849 03 19

At top: “Clerk to Bench Ipswich” Letter reporting arrival in Sydney under leave of absence from Bench Ipswich on health grounds – requesting extension of leave to allow his return by steamer to Moreton Bay Also at top: “At Mr Burton Bradley’s” & Notes in margin Approved Mr Smith, Bench Ipswich [Ref 49/03224]

A2.18 458

49/01164 1849 01 31 Hon CS Police Office, Ipswich E C Atkinson JP William M Dorsey JP “C A F”

1849 01 12 1849 02 21~ 1849 02 22

At top: “Bench Ipswich” Letter recommending William Wilson of Mount Flinders near Ipswich to the Magistracy – majority of Magistrates live great distances from Ipswich – great inconvenience & Notes in margin Not customary to attend to recommendations by Public Bodies on appointments of gentlemen to Commission of the Peace – will give consideration to recommendation made through proper channels Bench Ipswich

A2.18 459 – 460

49/11922 1849 12 15 Hon CS Police Office Warwick Patrick Leslie JP for Bench of Magistrates

1849 12 07

At top: “Bench Warwick” Letter requesting information re punishment of offences by exiles –Regulations prescribe corporal punishment for some offences – query

A2.18 461


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“C A F”

1849 12 19~ 1849 12 22

re Chief Constable to administer punishment or ordinary constable (in absence of flogger) & Notes in margin Certainly not! Degrading office for Chief Constable – inform Bench to the above effect & also that it forms no part of the duty of an ordinary constable Bench of Magistrates

49/10937 1849 11 14 Hon CS Warwick George F Leslie JP for Bench of Magistrates W Elyard for the CS General Post Office, Sydney “J R”

1849 10 30 1849 11 17 1849 11 17 1849 11 20 1849 11 21

At top: “Bench Warwick” Letter re enclosed cover of letter from Colonial Secretary’s Office on which 18d is charged for postage [Cover not filmed here] & Notes in margin Transmitted to the Post Master General – requested to refund postage Bench informed Instructions issued accordingly Received Colonial Secretary’s Office

A2.18 462

49/07838 1849 08 14 Hon CS Court House, Warwick Patrick Leslie JP W Leith Hay JP “C A F”

1849 07 09 1849 08 16~ 1849 08 17~ 1849 08 22

At top: “Bench Warwick” Reporting re query about Table of Poundage Rates & error in charge for sustenance of “swine” & Notes re above Item may be altered accordingly – Table requires Governor’s sanction Approved Notified in Gazette 21 August 1849 Bench

A2.18 463 - 464

49/05600 1849 06 14 Hon CS Court House, Warwick George F Leslie JP for Bench of Magistrates Warwick “C A F”

1849 05 23 1849 06 15~ 1849 06 16~ 1849 06 19

At top: “Bench Warwick” Letter transmitting, for approval of the Governor, Table of Rates to be charged at Pound established at Warwick on 22nd inst [No 14/57] & Notes in margin Table of Poundage fees enclosed [Table not filmed here] Notes re above Query whether desirable for government to supervise rates fixed by Justices – notes high charge for sustenance of swine To be pointed out to the Justices Bench Warwick [Ref 49/07838]

A2.18 465 466

49/11783 1849 12 11 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston JP J M Andrew JP Charles Mallard JP “C A F”

1849 11 21 1849 12 13~ 1849 12 16~ 1849 12 22

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Drayton” Letter re additions & repairs to Court House & Lockup for accommodation of Magistrates, the Public & prisoners – request £50 voted by Council for additional Police buildings for 1850 [No 49/24] & Notes in margin For approval – sum of £50 voted for the purpose Approved Auditor General, Bench

A2.18 467 – 468

1850 05 14~

Note “Mr Abbott’s exchange with Mr Savage” Clerk of the Bench at Drayton Request for letters in Mr Abbott’s handwriting

A2.18 469


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CS REF NO



See 49/11783 from Bench Drayton

49/11916 49/11916

1849 12 15

Hon CS

Surveyor General’s Office T L M “C A F” Merewether Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham “F L S M”

1849 12 27 1849 12 29 1849 12 31~ 1850 01 02 1850 01 02 1850 01 14 1850 01 15 1849 01 15~ 1850 01 19 1849 12 06 1850 02 26 1849 12 15

Note Re selection of Stradbroke Island for a Quarantine Ground – reasons – also recommended by Asst Surveyor Warner at Moreton Bay To proclaim the whole Island – expense with marking boundary – local authorities to best decide before marking maps & Notes re above Entd 49/307 fol 120 in Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office For Executive Council Clerk Executive Council Executive 50/1 Matter not submitted by His Ex to Council for their decision as expedient that Surveyor General’s suggestion should be in first instance submitted to Capt Wickham for his report Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Refer to Capt Wickham accordingly Police Magistrate Brisbane Letter reporting & describing desirable locality for Quarantine Station Moreton Bay [No 49/48] Para 2: Suggests north end Stradbroke Island most desirable: “all that portion of Stradbroke Island lying to the northward of a line drawn across the Island from West to East from a point one mile south of old government station at Dunwich to be the Quarantine Ground” Re anchorage for ships - mentions Amity Point Para 3: Re extent of Ground – Amity Point as site for tents – need for water, stream at Dunwich Para 4: Compares Stradbroke with Moreton Island as sites Re communications & supplies, temperature Para 5: Smaller islands in Bay better suited but no permanent water supply & Notes in margin Laid before Executive Council – Min 50/8 Returned to Surveyor General for any observations re site proposed Noted – to be returned [Ref 50/01953]

A2.18 470 – 471 472 – 475

49/11917 1849 12 15 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F”

1849 12 05 1849 12 16~

At top: “Respecting an application from the Very Revd Dr Gregory to purchase the material of the Prisoners Barrack” Letter reporting on application from Very Revd Dr Gregory to purchase materials of old government building at Brisbane [No 49/47] Para 2: Building is Lot No 5 (alluded to in letter 17 January 1848) – not sold as application from Roman Catholic Congregation to use it as temporary place of worship until their Church completed Para 3: Dr Gregory indicates building no longer required – wishes to purchase materials – suggests sale by public auction Para 4: Mr Petrie builder valued materials from £10 to £15 & Notes in margin Materials to be put up for public sale as suggested by Capt Wickham at upset price of £10

A2.18 476 – 479


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CS REF NO



1849 12 22

Inform Revd Dr Gregory Police Magistrate Brisbane & Dr Gregory

49/11177 1849 11 21 Hon CS Sydney Henry Gregory “C A F”

1849 11 19 1849 11 23~ 1849 11 24~ 1849 11 27

At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter applying to purchase material of Convict Barracks Brisbane – to be sold – currently occupied as residence for Revd James Hanly & temporary Chapel for Roman Catholic Congregation – tenders £10 & Notes in margin Refer to Police Magistrate “Yes” To Police Magistrate by letter, Dr Gregory informed [Ref 49/11917]

A2.18 480

49/11918 49/11918 49/11918

1849 12 15 Hon CS His Ex the Governor

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F” W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney “T L M” “C A F” Brisbane

1849 12 11 1849 12 19~ 1849 12 26 1849 12 26~ 1850 01 09 1850 01 12 1850 01 16~ 1850 02 28 1849 12 06

At top: “Forwarding Memorial from Inhabitants of Brisbane, praying for assistance in clearing new line of road on North Bank of River Brisbane” [“Bremer” pencilled in] Letter enclosing Memorial re road laid out by government surveyor to benefit Northern parts of the District [No 49/49] & Notes in margin Query to Surveyor General whether this is a road entitled to aid Surveyor General to report – to be returned Capt Wickham informed Note Re roads in County of Stanley – repair & funding – sum should be set apart for roads in Stanley & its appropriation left to Magistrates or Committee of Inhabitants - discussion re proclamation – Surveyor’s report & plan in office & Notes re above Entered 50/3 Fol No 4 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office To be brought forward with other applications for aid for repair of roads at the proper time - £50 allowed Police Magistrate [Ref 50/06144] Memorial of undersigned Inhabitants of the Town of Brisbane Moreton Bay – Memorialists purchased Lots of government lands in Parish of Moggill through which road to pass from Brisbane to Limestone (or Ipswich) according to government surveyor – completion greatly needed – reasons – most direct route between Brisbane & Ipswich – strongly recommended – mentions funds voted by Legislative Council for purpose of making roads & bridges Signatories J Richardson, James Swan, Job Twine, John Scrase Langridge, Thomas Clark, Charles Whitmore, William Wilson, Robert Cribb, John George Cribb, James Stewart, John Markwell, Alfred Slaughter, George Poole, G F Poole, Rev Charles Stewart, William Hobbs, Herbert Ellerby, John Lumsden, John Fowles, Thomas Dowse, James Powers, James Donald, William Pickering, Thomas Gray, K Cannan, James Gibbon, Ambrose Eldridge, George Watson, James Sutherland, Richard J Coley, George Edmondston, W J Sparkes, J

A2.18 481 – 482 483 484 - 486


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CS REF NO



Lewis? Henry Bulgin, William Heusler? Richard Hudson, William Broadfoot, William Henry Barlow

49/11943 1849 12 17 Hon CS Assistant Military Secretary’s Office, Sydney Edward Wynyard “C A F”

1849 12 15 1849 12 17~

At top: “Assistant Military Secretary” Letter reporting affray between Military and tribe of natives at Moreton Bay – discusses instructions to Detachment at Brisbane – mentions Ensign Cameron received orders from Dr Ballow (nearest Magistrate) to proceed with Police to protect lives of inhabitants – shots fired, no severe wounds & Notes in margin - “Read” [Ref 49/12260]

A2.18 487 – 489

49/11195 1849 11 21 Hon CS Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Mortimer William Lewis, Colonial Architect “C A F

1849 11 20 1849 11 23~ 1849 11 27 1850 03 02~ 1850 03 02~ 1850 04 01~ 1850 05 03~ 1850 05 12~ 1850 05 15~

Letter re superintending erection of new Custom House at Brisbane Moreton Bay [No 49/277] Para 2: Building does not warrant employment of Foreman of Works to superintend Para 3: Mr Atkinson Contractor – has made necessary arrangements, woodwork prepared at Windsor for shipping to Moreton Bay Para 4: Appointment of Foreman of Works unnecessary – Police Magistrate & Sub-Collector of Customs to see Plan &specifications carried out & Notes in margin Approved – Police Magistrate & Sub-Collector to be requested to see Plan & Specifications properly executed Police Magistrate Brisbane, Collector of Customs, Colonial Architect Resubmitted (several times) Query re how work is being proceeded with Yes, of Capt Wickham Resubmitted Expedite Capt Wickham

A2.18 490 – 492

49/08659 1849 09 04 Hon CS Civil Crown Solicitor’s Office, Sydney G Cooper Turner, Civil Crown Solicitor

1849 09 03 1849 09 07~ 1849 09 14 1849 10 31 1849 12 01~ 1849 08 29~

At top: “Transmitting Mr J Atkinson’s Bond – rejected Tenders herewith” Letter transmitting Bond entered into by J Atkinson & his Sureties for fulfilment of Contract to erect Customs House Moreton Bay – Bond received from Bench of Magistrates Windsor [No 49/116] [Bond & rejected tenders not filmed here] & Notes in margin Usual to transmit similar Bonds to Colonial Architect & notify accepted Tender in Government Gazette – query to Colonial Architect re arrangement for inspection of work as it proceeds Colonial Architect, Notice, Collector Of Customs, Police Magistrate Brisbane & Note re above Resubmitted several times Colonial Architect Resubmitted [Ref 49/11195] Notes Custom House Moreton Bay Tender of James Atkinson accepted on 10th Inst - Bond not yet

A2.18 493 – 494 495 – 496


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CS REF NO



1849 08 31~ 1849 09 04

received from Civil Crown Solicitor – nothing further can be done until executed - procure execution without delay Notes re above Refer again to Civil Crown Solicitor – to expedite Civil Crown Solicitor

497

49/11327 1849 11 27 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1849 11 16 1849 11 27~

Letter re work of constructing drains to ferry landing places at Brisbane Para 2: Work completed & vouchers & accounts forwarded to Auditor General [No 49/44] & Notes in margin For information “Read”

A2.18 498 - 499

49/01622 49/01622 49/01622

1849 02 14

Hon CS

Audit Office “W L” Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham

1849 10 20~ 1849 10 20~ 1849 11 05 1849 12 01~ 1849 02 17 1849 02 19 1849 02 25~ 1849 02 26 1849 02 27 1849 01 29 1849 02 15

Note Supplementary Estimate for 1849 £83 voted for construction of drains at Brisbane Ferries to draw rush of water from landing places 2 Work authorised to be commenced – query Capt Wickham re state of work & Notes in margin Write to Capt Wickham & inform Auditor General re expenditure Police Magistrate, Auditor General Resubmit [Ref 49/11327] Note £300 for “forming landing places & suitable approaches to ferries at Brisbane” expended – re £83 for making drains at ferry landing places – mentions Capt Wickham’s advice re injury during heavy rains – suggests £83 be put on Supplementary Estimates for 1849 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved – Capt Wickham to be informed Capt Wickham Auditor General [Ref 49/11327] Estimates resubmitted 28 June At top: “A.O. 286 – 17/2/49” Para 1: Letter re damage to ferry landing places at Brisbane in heavy rain – suggests drains be made to protect work - £300 already expended [No 49/5] Para 2: Enclosing Plan for principal drain at South Brisbane, also Specification & Estimate £83 - £3 more than ferry rents for 1848 Para 3: Re Governor’s approval – greater expense if rainwater undermines ferry approaches Para 4: Necessity to conduct rainwater clear of ferry landing places & Notes in margin Query re funds to cover expenses of proposed drains Auditor General – to be returned Proposed Plan for draining of Surface Water from South Brisbane Ferry Approach 1848

A2.18 500 – 501 502 503 – 505 [506] – [507]


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



49/01622

[Sketch - very faint] Specification of Works Proposed to be performed on North & South Ferry Approaches, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, December 1848 [What part of the Works / Description of Works/ Remarks] South Ferry – North Brisbane approach/ mentions Queen Street South Brisbane approach to Ferry North Ferry – North Brisbane approach Amount for repairs North Brisbane approach to South Ferry - £24 Amount for repairs South Brisbane approach to Ferry - £46 Amount for repairs North Brisbane approach to North Ferry - £13 [TOTAL] £83

508 – 511 [pages out of order – no p 510, 2 x p 509]

47/09620 47/09620

1847 12 07

Hon CS

Civil Crown Solicitor’s Office, Sydney G Cooper Turner, Civil Crown Solicitor

1848 01 03~ 1847 12 06 1847 12 14

Note Query re approval of Tenders Tenders for constructing landing places opened 6th November – Mr Petrie’s Tender accepted – see 47/09186 herewith [see p 514] At top: “Civil Crown Solicitor” Transmitting Bond to be entered into by John Petrie & sureties for constructing landing places for government ferries at North & South Brisbane Moreton Bay [No 47/226] [Bond not filmed here] & Notes in margin Mr Petrie, Police Magistrate [Ref 49/01622]

A2.18 512 513

47/09186 47/09186

1847 11 22 Hon CS Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham “C A F” J Petrie James Powers G S Le Breton Witness: W Wilson

1847 11 15 1847 11 23~ 1847 11 23~ 1847 11 26 1847 11 01~ 1847 11 05~

At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter furnishing fresh Tender from Mr Petrie for construction of landing places and approaches to ferries at Brisbane – Tender reduced in sum of £20 & Notes in margin For approval Approved Police Magistrate, Civil Crown Solicitor [Ref 47/09620] At top: “Only Tender – 7 Nov 1847 – W L” Tender to construct landing places & approaches to government ferries at North & South Brisbane – sum of £320 Sureties: G S Le Breton, J Powers “Dated this 1st day of November 1847” & Note in margin See Amended Tender & Memo Undertakings re Tender – to deliver £300 to secure performance of contract Note re above Re Tenders for constructing landing places at Brisbane - Board: Auditor General, Colonial Architect For supply of coals in Sydney for 1848 – conveyance to Hunters River - Board: Auditor General, Colonial Storekeeper, Port Master

A2.18 514 515 516


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1847 11 06 1847 11 07

“Informed” Note “Opened” “Mr Lewis will call tomorrow” “Read”

517


1847 09 18 1847 09 25~ 1847 10 08 1847 10 19~ 1847 10 20

At top: “Colonial Architect” Letter re construction of landing places at Brisbane & Plans & Specifications from Police Magistrate Moreton Bay - £300 voted by Legislative Council Plans & Specifications appear suitable – competent persons in District to undertake work, Tenders to be invited – transmitting Form of Tender & Form of Advertisement for Government Gazette [Forms of Tender & Advertisement not filmed here] & Notes in margin Approved Notice , Police Magistrate & Notes re above Query re contract Tenders to be received on 8 November Vote £300 for “forming landing places & suitable approaches to Ferry between North Brisbane & Kangaroo Point & that between North & South Brisbane Moreton Bay” Tenders called for – nothing further to be done at present [Ref 47/09186]

A2.18 518 - 519

47/06116 1847 08 07 Hon CS Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham

1847 08 02 1847 08 09~ 1847 08 12

At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Forwarding Plan & Specifications for landing places & approaches to government ferries - £300 voted by Legislative Council – suggests tenders be called for through Government Gazette – person being sent by Colonial Architect to superintend work on Gaol could also receive instructions re ferries [Plan & Specifications not filmed here] & Notes in margin Cannot be acted upon until Appropriation Act passed – refer to Colonial Architect Colonial Architect [Ref 47/07531]

A2.18 520

47/01187 1847 02 08 Hon CS Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham

1847 01 20

At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Letter re landing places at established ferries at Brisbane Re ferry between North Brisbane & Kangaroo Point: no landing places for passengers - unsafe – impossible for cattle & horses to use the punt Re ferry between North & South Brisbane: established when Moreton Bay a Penal Settlement – out of repair, affected by heavy rains - not at end of Russell Street as it should be, presently part of Stanley Quay Suggests 2 good landing places at each ferry – suitable stone work so not destroyed by drays or water with particular reference to South Brisbane Re expense - £250 - £300 – re rents received from ferries 1846 & 1847 – seeks approval to call for tenders for work – separate Tender

A2.18 521 – 526


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“C A F”

1847 02 08~ 1847 02 17~ 1847 02 20

for each landing place – reasons & Notes in margin To be brought forward on Surveyor’s return – amount should be placed on Supplementary Estimates Approved Police Magistrate Moreton Bay, Auditor General [Ref 47/06116]

46/08974 1846 12 14 Hon CS Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham “C A F”

1846 11 03 1846 11 17~ 1846 12 18~ 1846 12 23 1847 01 12 1847 02 02

Letter querying whether government will provide proper landing places (especially for cattle) at established government ferries – Lessees unable to do so – costs & Notes in margin Approaches to ferries should be made at public expense – further information necessary re particular ferries, expense & manner in which work to be done [Ref 46/08624 – See A2.16 – p267] & Notes re above Further information to be called for Police Magistrate Moreton Bay Resubmitted

A2.18 527 – 528

49/11542 49/11542

1849 12 04 Hon CS Sir T L Mitchell, Surveyor General

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General “C A F” Drayton J C Burnett

1849 11 30 1849 12 06~ 1849 12 07 1849 11 01

Forwarding copy letter from Asst Surveyor Burnett re application for leave of absence – approved by Governor on condition he proceed to Wide Bay to be ready to survey for a site for Maryborough [No 49/596] & Notes in margin Under circumstances reported by Mr Burnett, unjust to insist he proceed to Wide Bay – leave of absence granted without condition – Surveyor General to report re survey of Maryborough Surveyor General “Copy” At top: “Enclosure of the Surveyor General’s letter of 30 November 1849 – No 49/596 to the Colonial Secretary” Letter re application for leave of absence & approval from Governor conditional on proceeding to Wide Bay to make survey for a town of Maryborough – cannot proceed to Wide Bay – leave of absence on medical grounds – details

A2.18 529 – 530 531 – 532

49/11683

1849 12 08 Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane

1849 12 03

Letter reporting affray with Tribe of natives on 28th ult - 4 wounded [No 49/46] Para 2: Encloses depositions Para 3: Man named Henry Humby (employed making bricks 2 miles from Brisbane) came to town with wife in agitated state reporting party of natives killed 2 bullocks of Mr Petrie’s of Brisbane & surrounded Humby’s hut Para 4: Reported to nightwatchman McAlister & Constable Conroy – Chief Constable sent Constable to nearest Magistrate (Dr Ballow) to

A2.18 533 – 536


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



49/11683 49/11683

Police Magistrate, Brisbane

“C A F” Brisbane D K Ballow JP W Fitzpatrick, Chief Constable

1849 12 11~ 1849 11 29 1849 11 29 ‘Thursday’

request he call out Military – mentions statement by Mr Eldridge Chemist & Druggist [letter ends here – pages missing] & Notes in margin Chief Constable’s conduct unacceptable – requires his immediate dismissal Dr Ballow’s conduct in directing Lieut Cameron to call out Detachment then refusing to accompany them inexcusable & deserving of serious censure Papers to be transmitted for perusal of Major General Commanding & to report – depositions to Attorney General for opinion [difficult to read] [Ref No 49/11943] Enclosure to Police Magistrate’s letter from Moreton Bay re an affray with Natives on the 28th November 1849 - “No 3” Letter reporting re affray with blacks – mentions Constable Conroy, Ningy Ningy blacks, Mr Cameron Officer in Command of Detachment Enclosure to Police Magistrate’s letter from Moreton Bay respecting an affray with Natives on the 28th November 1849 – “No 4” [Deposition] Constable Conroy reported blacks killed one of Mr Petrie’s bullocks in town – details – mentions Dr Ballow & Lieut Cameron & reasons he did not investigate himself

537 – 539 540 - 541

49/11695 1849 12 08 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner

1849 12 01 1849 12 14~ 1849 12 20

At top: “Mr Rolleston to the Honble the Colonial Secretary respecting John Hammond” Letter re Notice in Government Gazette of 18th October & disappearance of man supposed to be involved in burning hut & hurdles? at Mr Andrew’s Sheep Station & Notes in margin Inform Colonial Agent that John Hammond called – did not bring letter for relatives as promised – see 49/11157 Colonial Agent General [Ref 50/06071]

A2.18 542

49/11157 1849 11 20 Hon CS Police Office, Sydney Edward D Day, Superintendent of Police

1849 11 20 1849 11 22~ 1849 11 22 1849 12 03~ 1849 12 05~ 1849 12 05~ 1849 12 08~

Letter re enquiry made from England re John Hammond – “Hammond” residing at Wooloomooloo [also spelt Woolloomooloo] not the person enquired after – engaged by late Charles Smith to bring out horses – 3 Hammonds on the same vessel viz Charles, George & himself [No 49/72] Margin “Royal George” March 3, 1841 & Notes in margin Mr V John Hammond called - states rents farm 14 miles on the Liverpool Road – has communicated with friends – proposes to write & to bring letter for transmission to Mr Barnard Resubmitted [Refs 49/10343, 49/779] & Notes re above Query whether Hammond called in Not aware of it “End of year” [Ref 49/11695]

A2.18 543 – 544


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



49/10343 1849 10 26 Hon CS 58 Philip Street J H Nixon

1849 10 02 1849 11 03~ 1849 11 06~ 1849 11 19 1849 12 01~ 1849 10 25~ 1849 10 26~ 1849 11 02~

At top: “J H Nixon” Letter re advertisement in “today’s Herald” re John Hammond, native of Norwich, arrived 1841 per “Royal George” 26 years old – now butchering at Woolloomoolloo [Woolloomooloo] Also at top: “49/10294 W Gibbes submitted yesterday” – “26” & Notes in margin Mr V Superintendent of Police to check if this is person enquired after in M8129 Superintendent of Police Resubmit [Ref 49/11157] Note 49/09402 – Police Magistrate Moreton Bay – 25 September re enquiries re John Hammond - “open on register” Mr V Enclosed

A2.18 545 – 546 547

49/10294 1849 10 25 Hon CS Supreme Court House, Sydney William Gibbes

1849 10 24 1849 11 06~

At top: “W Gibbes” Letter re advertisement in “this day’s paper” re John Hammond: person of that name from Moreton Bay calls re claim made by him against intestate estate – assets in Estate just received – Hammond’s claim (£7) allowed so expects to see him again soon & Notes in margin Query whether necessary to communicate this to Mr Barnard “Not necessary” [Ref 49/10343]

A2.18 548


1849 09 25 1849 09 29~ 1849 10 01~ 1849 10 19

Letter re enquiry from England re John Hammond – nothing ascertained - enquiring in District & in Darling Downs – formerly man “Hammond” in service of Mr Leslie on Darling Downs but not the person alluded to [No 49/37] & Notes in margin In reference to enquiry in M8129, Colonial Agent should be informed Query re Notice in Gazette Yes Mr Barnard, Notice [Ref 49/10294]

A2.18 549 - 550

49/04899 1849 05 22 Hon E Deas Thompson [sic], Colonial Secretary’s Office, Macquarie Place, Sydney, Australia

Halesworth, Suffolk, England John Read

1848 12 16 1849 05 23~ 1849 05 29 1849 09 01~

At top: “John Read Inquiry respecting Robert Genery” Letter re Robert Genery – to Australia about 8 years ago – private emigrant at own expense, nothing heard of him since mother died - entitled to some property – must act or Lord of Manor will seize for want of tenant – requesting information & Notes re above Mr Read to be informed re report of Police Magistrate Brisbane re Genery in 49/03760 Capt Wickham, John Read Query if further report expected from Police Magistrate Brisbane [Ref 49/09402] [Cover] The Honble E Deas Thompson [sic]

A2.18 552 – 552 again [no p 551] 553

49/03760 1849 04 21 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane 1849 04 09 Letter reporting re Robert Genery & John Hammond [No 49/17] A2.18 554 – 555


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



J C Wickham 1849 04 21~ 1849 04 00~ 1849 04 21~ 1849 04 26~ 1849 04 27~ 1849 04 30 1849 05 15~

Re Genery: residing in District, has read to him the letter from John Marshall of Suffolk to Registrar General, Sydney Re Hammond: Not yet located in the District & Notes in margin Inform Registrar General Registrar General Re 2 subjects in 1 letter Separate communications sent to Police Magistrate in each case This to be pointed out to Capt Wickham Capt Wickham Resubmitted [Ref 49/04899]

E D Thomson No 5 Cannon Row Edward Barnard Monkton Vicarage, Ramsgate R P Whish

1848 10 02 1848 09 15 1849 03 13~ 1849 03 15 1849 05 01~ 1849 09 04 1849 09 10 1849 09 14 1849 10 01~

At top: “M8129 – 12th March 1849” “Duplicate” Enclosing copy letter addressed to Emigration Board by Revd R P Whish enquiring re John Hammond – requests particulars & Note in margin Sept 15, 1848 (Enclosure to Emigration Office letter of 28th Sept) “Copy” Letter requesting information re John Hammond – engaged 7 years ago as shepherd for 3 year term with Mr Mocatta, brother-in-law of Joseph Montifiore [Montefiore?] – went to Bathurst, then to Moreton Bay Mr Mocatta failed, so then engaged with J McArthur Moreton Bay – no news from him for last 2-3 years, friends anxious – requests assistance & Notes re above Inquiry to be made Police Magistrate Brisbane Resubmitted several times [Ref 49/03760] Query if report received from Police Magistrate Brisbane since 49/03760 “Apparently not” Write again to Police Magistrate Brisbane re Hammond Capt Wickham Resubmit

A2.18 556 557 - 558

49/01610 1849 02 13 Hon CS Brisbane Robert Genery, farm servant c/- Mr James Sutherland, Storekeeper, North Brisbane, Moreton Bay

1848 01 26 [as it is – should be 1849] 1849 03 03~ 1849 03 09

At top: “Robert Genery” Letter re advertisement in Sydney Morning Herald of 13th January 1849 copied from Government Gazette re communication from England – furnishing his address [Cover] The Colonial Secretary/ Colonial Secretary/s Office, Sydney [postmarked: General Post Office – Sydney / FE * .. / 1849] -“6 O’CLOCK” [very faint – written over] & Notes re above Copy of this letter & that from Mr Marshall to Capt Wickham to communicate to writer if he is the party referred to Capt Wickham

A2.18 559 560


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1849 05 01~ Resubmitted several times [Ref 49/03760] 49/00095

49/00095

1849 01 03 Hon CS Registrar General’s Office, Sydney Theodore James Jaques, Deputy

1849 01 02 1849 01 03~ 1849 02 07~

At top: “Registrar General” Enclosing letter from England re Genery – query re Notice in Government Gazette [letter not filmed here] Also at top: “Forwarding letter from John Marshall requesting information re Robert Genery” & Notes in margin Approved Notice 9 January 1849 Resubmitted [Ref 49/01610] [Cover] To the Registrar General/ Sydney/ New South Wales [postmarks: “PAID 1848” & “HALESWORTH 1848”] & Note: P.Paid – Private ship

A2.18 561 – 562 563 - 564

49/09403 49/09403

1849 09 29 Hon CS Capt Wickham, R N Police Magistrate, Brisbane

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F” W Elyard for the CS “T L M” “C A F” North Brisbane William Wing

1849 09 20 1849 09 30~ 1849 10 01 1849 10 02 1849 10 04 1849 10 06~ 1849 10 11 1849 09 11

Forwarding letter from William Wing – purchased land at government sale – difficulty finding boundaries of land – surveyor’s marking decayed or destroyed by fire [No 49/36] & Notes in margin Refer to Surveyor General To be returned Notes re above Well marked trees can be found by surveyors often after 20 years – dangerous impediment to attempt re-measurements which might disturb limits of lands in occupation - Survey Dept not equal to such an undertaking Entd 49/207 fol 82 in Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Police Magistrate Informed At top: “Enclosure to Police Magistrate’s letter from Moreton Bay – 20th September 1849” Letter querying who’s duty it is to point out boundaries of land purchased at government land sales – Government Surveyor at Brisbane states not his duty

A2.18 565 566 567

49/09417 1849 09 29 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond “C A F”

1849 09 30 1849 09 30~

Letter reporting closing of mail for Melbourne per steamer “Shamrock” and for Brisbane per “Eagle” steamer [No 49/79] & Note in margin - “Read”

A2.18 568

49/09437 1849 10 01 Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1849 09 29

Letter reporting on survey of township of Maryborough & Mr Burnett’s leave of absence & suggestion that if unable to carry out, Tenders of Mr Knapp or Mr Goodall should be accepted [No 49/488] Para 2: Encloses letter & medical certificate [not filmed here] Para 3: Re Mr Burnett’s illness – reports additional assistants appointed to enable survey to be completed Para 4: Anxious Mr Burnett be allowed leave so that he can proceed with survey required for township &

A2.18 569 – 572


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“C A F”

1849 10 03~ 1849 10 11

Notes in margin Let Surveyor General be authorised to effect arrangements proposed in this letter, with respect to survey of Maryborough & Mr Burnett’s leave Surveyor General, Colonel Barney [Ref 49/08920]

49/09776

1849 10 10

Hon CS

Commissariat, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G “C A F”

1849 10 10~ 1849 10 10~ 1849 10 11~ 1849 10 10 1849 10 12~ 1849 10 13

Notes M8683 – Secretary of State – 5 June re Convicts by the “Mount Stuart Elphinstone” received & submitted 8th Oct Perhaps with Mr Fitzpatrick Re papers –“ not with me” At top: “Deputy Commissary General” Letter suggesting Surgeon Superintendent of convict ship “Mount Stuart Elphinstone” receive the £177-12-4¼ & hand the cash to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay [No 422] & Notes in margin Approved – as many of these men have small sums to receive a sufficient gratuity of silver money & small change should be sent Mr Ramsay, Capt Wickham, Mr Moxey

A2.18 573 – 574 575

49/09549 49/09549

1849 10 04

Hon CS Deputy Commissary General Ramsay, New

Commissariat, Sydney T W Ramsay “C A F” Treasury Chambers C E Trevelyan

1849 10 19 1849 10 19 1849 10 23~ 1849 10 10~ 1849 10 13 1849 10 04 1849 10 08~ 1849 06 04

Note “Immediate” “Mount Stuart Elphinstone” Capt Wickham to be informed of instructions given to Master of the ship – re prisoners Capt Wickham to be informed re Deputy Commissary General’s request not to detain ship at Moreton Bay for more than 7 working days - prisoners not appropriated in the time are to be landed & lodged in government buildings at Brisbane Capt McLean to be informed & Notes in margin Capt Wickham, Capt McLean Not aware of anything further to be done re convicts of “Elphinstone” Note Re Minute on letter – communicated to Deputy Commissary General Mr Ramsay At top: “Deputy Commissary General” Transmitting copy of letter from Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury [No 420] & Notes in margin Deputy Commissary General to forward money to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay to be paid over to convicts per “Mt Stuart Elphinstone” [also spelt Mount Stuart Elphinstone] in manner directed by Secretary of State’s recent despatch [Ref 49/09776] “Copy” Request from Lord Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury that

A2.18 576 – 578 579 580 581


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



South Wales £177-12-4¼ be paid over to person appointed by Governor Sir Charles FitzRoy – moneys belong to convicts with tickets-of -leave embarked on “Mt Stuart Elphinstone” for Moreton Bay [No 416] “True copy – Frederick W Waldron D A C G”

49/09739 1849 10 10 Colonial Secretary of New South Wales

Harbour, Port Jackson George T Moxey MD Surgeon Superintendent “C A F”

1849 10 09 1849 10 10~ 1849 10 11~ 1849 10 13

At top: “Surgeon Superintendent – Convict Ship “Mount St Elphinstone” [see also “Mount Stuart Elphinstone”] Letter enclosing List of Convicts who have deposited money with him – requesting instructions – mentioned to them sums up to £1 would be delivered prior to their leaving the ship [List not filmed here – see p 588] & Notes in margin No objection to sums being paid to prisoners on arrival at Moreton Bay Approved – “Immediate” Dr Moxey [Ref 49/09776]

A2.18 582

49/09730 1849 10 10 Hon CS Governor Sir C FitzRoy

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J McLean “C A F” Downing Street Grey “C A F” “C A F”

1849 10 08 1849 10 11~ 1849 10 13 1849 05 09 1849 09 24~ 1849 09 28~ 1849 09 29~ 1849 09 30~ 1849 10 01 1849 10 09~ 1849 10 10~

Letter reporting arrangements made with Police Magistrate Moreton Bay for reception & distribution of convicts by “Mount Stuart Elphinstone” – planned to proceed there by “Eagle” steamer to superintend but vessel in harbour so mustering men in Sydney – Mr Horsey (clerk) to attend to their distribution & disposal & to refer to Capt Wickham if difficulties [No 49/220] Para 2: Now unnecessary to proceed to Moreton Bay in person & Notes in margin Former paper M8650 submitted by Mr Fitzpatrick Approved Capt McLean [Ref 489/09739] At top: “M8650 – 26 September 1849” Letter reporting ship “Mount Stuart Elphinstone” chartered for conveyance of 250 male convicts to Moreton Bay [No 60] Also at top: “Received by “Secret” on 24th September 1849” & Notes in margin Principal Superintendent of Convicts to be instructed re arrangements for reception & distribution of convicts on arrival at Moreton Bay Capt McLean Query re report of arrangements Yes – Principal Superintendent of Convicts to state re arrangements made “Immediate” – Capt McLean [Ref 49/09730] Notes re above This vessel has arrived in Port Jackson Query whether necessary to write again to this effect – see report 49/09730

A2.18 583 – 585 586 587

49/09739 George T Moxey MD Surgeon Superintendent

List of Convicts on board the C S “Mount Stuart Elphinstone” who have deposited money in the hands of the Surgeon Superintendent [Lists amounts]

A2.18 588 – 589


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Richard Brandon, Patrick Clarke, Isaac Cooper, Daniel Cummins, James Diehl, James R Dudderidge, Griffith Elliott, George Gilbert, Edward Griffiths, John Hatton, William Heath, Carl Augt Heil, John Kendal, Spencer Lambert, John Lawrence, Thomas Millwater, John Nason, John Pickering, Robert Pinner, John Prentice, Edward Probert, Frederick Redman, Peter Reid, Cornelius Searle, John Smith 2nd, Abraham Thacker, John Tindale, Isaac Tomlin, Charles Wheeler, John Wood, James Yardley [TOTAL: £23-8-½]

49/09883 1849 10 15 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate for Bench of Magistrates “C A F”

1849 10 05 1849 10 15~ 1849 11 19

At top: “Respecting the appointment of a Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Settled District of Moreton Bay” Letter re Circular re appointment of Commissioner of Crown Lands for Settled Districts – Bench of Magistrates consisting of D K Ballow, John McConnel, David C McConnel & himself consider following qualified: Capt Edward Barney , residing at Brisbane, brother of Colonel Barney Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands; William Pettigrew of Brisbane, surveyor – arrived in “Fortitude” Emigrant ship; Robert Douglas of Ipswich, surveyor; Henry Wiseman of Woogaroo [No 49/30] & Notes in margin Let Capt Barney be appointed Commission dated 25th October 1849 Notified in Gazette of 30th October 1849 Capt Barney enclosing Commission

A2.18 590 - 591

49/09886 1849 10 15 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham “C A F” W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M” “C A F”

1849 10 05 1849 10 15~ 1849 10 16 1849 10 20 1849 10 24 1849 10 25~ 1849 10 31

Letter reporting re usefulness of old Windmill Brisbane & Deputy Commissary General’s suggestion that materials be sold [No 49/38] Para 2: Windmill not visible from Bay – no use as landmark but is fixed point for surveys Para 3: Badly situated for a windmill – winds in locality affected by hills – not likely to be used for that purpose Para 4: Query to Surveyor General whether useful in survey - advisable not to remove stone building but any other part could be disposed of – mentions rumour that Moreton Bay likely to become Penal Colony – could then become useful by renewing treadmill formerly attached to it & Notes in margin Refer to Surveyor General with reference to Para 4 Noted - to be returned The mill may be removed if not required for penal uses Entd 49/222 folio 88 in vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Under Surveyor General’s report mill as well as other buildings should be put up for sale Deputy Commissary General informed, copy to Surveyor General & Police Magistrate Brisbane

A2.18 592 – 594

49/08728 1849 09 06 Hon CS

Commissariat, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G

1849 09 05

At top: “Deputy Commissary General Ramsay” Annexing Extract of letter from Officer in Charge of Commissariat Dept Moreton Bay re dilapidated state of windmill – recommends materials be disposed of by Public Auction as suggested by Mr Walker [No 43] & Notes in margin

A2.18 595


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



T W Ramsay, Deputy Commissary General, Sydney

“C A F” Commissariat Brisbane B E Walker, C C

1849 09 09~ 1849 09 13 1849 09 13~ 1849 08 18

Refer to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay to report whether windmill is useful as landmark or otherwise Police Magistrate Moreton Bay Deputy Commissary General [Ref 49/09886] “Extract” Letter re dilapidated condition of windmill at Brisbane, situated on hill about ¼ mile from township – unprotected [No 35] Mill not of much service due to position – building depreciating in value & unfit for public service – suggests materials be sold “True extract – Frederick W Waldron D A C G”

596 – 597

49/09897 1849 10 15 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond

1849 10 15 Letter reporting closing of mail for Brisbane per “Eagle” steamer [No 49/84]

A2.18 598

49/10394 1849 10 29 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M” “C A F

1849 10 23 1849 10 30 1849 10 30 1849 11 06 1849 11 10 1849 11 13~ 1849 11 15~ 1849 11 24

Letter re application of William Sheehan for Lots 7 to 12 inclusive from sale of occupation leases held at Police Office Brisbane 27th September last, to be offered for sale again [No 49/40] & Notes in margin Transmitted to Surveyor General To be noted Police Magistrate informed Lots 10 & 11 are only portions advisable to lease – may be selected under Regulations – others interfered with by Mr Warner ‘s recent measurements & by a village reserve proposed on that part of Brisbane River Entd 49/243 folio 98 in vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Police Magistrate to be informed Yes Police Magistrate, copy to Surveyor General

A2.18 599 – 600

49/10760 1849 11 08 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond “C A F”

1849 11 07 1849 11 10~ 1849 11 15

Letter re Postmasters at Tamworth & Darling Downs & failure to remit Collections in time – forfeited the commission thereon [No 49/92] Para 2: Reasons for their delays Para 3: Full amount for 1848 now paid to Treasury & under circumstances, recommending commission be allowed viz Postmaster Tamworth - £47-11-2 Postmaster Darling Downs - £32-18-9 TOTAL- £80-9-11 & Notes in margin Usually allowed Approved Postmaster General

A2.18 601 – 602

49/10846 1849 11 12 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate W Elyard for the CS “T L M”

1849 11 06 1849 11 13 1849 11 20

Letter re sale of certain Country Allotments of land on 28th inst – no Plan in Survey Office Brisbane of Lots 33 to 38 inclusive in County of Aubigny – requests tracing of Lots be forwarded to Brisbane before sale [No 49/43] & Notes in margin Referred to Surveyor General - noted – to be returned & Notes re above Tracing showing lands in question sent direct to Capt Wickham per

A2.18 603 – 604


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1849 11 24 1849 11 26~ 1849 11 28

steam ship “Eagle” Entd 49/247 folio 99 in vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Capt Wickham Informed

49/10897 1849 11 12 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney For the Postmaster General James Raymond

1849 11 12 1849 11 12~

Letter reporting closing times of mail for Brisbane per “Tamar” steamer [No 49/96] & Note in margin – “Read – C A F”

A2.18 605

49/12506 49/12506

1849 12 31 Hon CS Capt Wickham

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F” “E D T” North Brisbane, Moreton Bay William H Robertson, James H Robertson, J P Smith

1849 12 21 1849 12 31~ 1850 01 05 1849 10 05

Letter re applications to purchase portions of land & requesting they be included in next sale at Brisbane viz: - Portion No 2 of small farms in Parish of Moggill on Pullen Pullen Creek - Portion No 15 Parish of Moggill – 26 acres – measured on application of Mr Williams - Town Allotment No 2 near Queens Wharf Parish of North Brisbane – being Lot 41 of the sale of last August Para 2: Encloses application from 3 residents in Brisbane that Town Allotments in Section No 29 Parish of North Brisbane be put up for sale – not yet laid out – recommends they be measured [No 49/51] & Notes in margin Refer to Surveyor General – if no objection lands in application may be brought forward for sale Surveyor General Noted – to be returned Proclaimed 27th May for sale 3rd July 1850 [Ref 50/04905] Letter requesting Section No 29 in North Brisbane be put up for sale

A2.18 606 – 607 608

49/12260 1849 12 27 Hon CS Attorney General’s Office John H Plunkett, Attorney General “C A F” “C A F”

1849 12 22 1849 12 27~ 1849 12 29~ 1849 12 29~ 1850 01 08

Reporting on letter of Police Magistrate Brisbane & depositions [see p 533] re affray between Military & aborigines [No 49/214] 1 – Further enquiry into conduct of soldiers who fired – mentions no such order given by Lieut Cameron 2 – Re Lieut Cameron – no criminality attached to him & Notes in margin Instruct Police Magistrate Moreton Bay to institute investigation as suggested by Attorney General re conduct of individual soldiers who fired [Ref 49/11683] Military authorities should be informed & furnished with copy of Attorney General’s opinion Yes Capt Wickham, Asst Military Secretary [Ref 50/445]

A2.18 609 - 613


1849 12 24

At top: “49/171 – Entd 3 A. S. - rec’d 5 January 1850” Letter requesting occupation leases of portions of land in County of Stanley be offered for sale on application of William Sheehan of Brisbane, viz Lots 1-14 [areas noted] opposite to the Parish of Chuwar one mile West from confluence of the Bremer & Brisbane [No 49/42] & Notes in margin

A2.18 614


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M”

1849 12 31~ 1850 01 04 1850 02 19 1850 02 21 1850 02 23

Mr V Transmitted to Surveyor General - noted Lands in question to be brought forward in General Schedule nearly compiled – Mr Sheehan to be informed through Police Magistrate Brisbane Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Police Magistrate Brisbane

49/09018 1849 09 17 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “E D T” Surveyor General’s Office “T L M” “C A F”

1849 09 07 1849 09 17 1849 09 17~ 1849 10 03 1849 10 06 1849 10 06~ 1849 10 16

Letter suggesting certain Suburban Allotments in Parish of Bulimba offered for sale on 1st August be proclaimed as Country Lots & laid open for selection [No 49/35] Para 2: Allotments are on South Bank of River Brisbane – 5 miles by land from Brisbane – re price – 3 Lots already purchased Para 3: Suggests Suburban Allotments 1 to 11 inclusive measured at Kedron Brook be designated as Country Lots – to bring forward for sale with Special Country Lots 1 to 18 inclusive Parish of Moggill – sufficient Country Lots open to selection of immigrants & others – mentions parties arriving from England in possession of Certificates Suggests Eastern Suburban Allotments Parish of North Brisbane be brought forward at next sale of land viz Nos 53, 54, 56,57, 67 & 69 to 74 inclusive – also those in same locality for which no offer was made at last sale & Notes in margin Surveyor General for report To be returned – noted Description of lands referred to included in Schedule dated 27th ult - 49/490 for proclamation for sale Entd 49/209 folio 83 in vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Informed

A2.18 615 – 618

49/08920 1849 09 13 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F” “C A F”

1849 09 10 1849 09 19~ 1849 09 19~ 1849 09 22~ 1849 09 22~ 1849 09 24~ 1849 09 27~

Letter re Tenders for survey of a town of Maryborough on Wide Bay River [No 49/446] Re Mr Knapp’s Tender, also that of Mr Goodall - £386 – neither can be considered reasonable – matter to be delayed until Mr Burnett available & Notes in margin Approved Surveyor General – “End of year” [Ref 49/05616] Notes re above [pages out of order] Query re survey of Maryborough See 49/08920 from Surveyor General – deferred for present Unless Mr Burnett able to proceed in reasonable period, desirable that Mr Knapp’s or Mr Goodall’s tender (refer Surveyor General) should be accepted & the survey proceeded with Surveyor General – “End of year”

A2.18 619 - 620 621 – 622

49/08636

1849 09 04 Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1849 08 30 1849 09 04~

Forwarding letter from Clerk of Petty Sessions re Bond – reasons for Mr Browne’s delay [No 49/34] & Notes in margin Mr V

A2.18 623 – 624


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



49/08636

Police Magistrate, Brisbane

“C A F” Brisbane William Anthony Brown [also spelt Browne] Clerk of Petty Sessions

1849 09 05~ 1849 09 07~ 1849 09 10 1849 08 29

For approval – proposed sureties appear to be sufficient Approved Bench Brisbane Letter re his neglect to enter into a Bond – apologises re omission to forward names of 2 sureties – reasons [No 49/1] Proposes Stephen Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands & John Balfour JP

625 – 627

49/07395~

1849 09 04~ 1849 09 07~ 1849 09 08~ 1849 09 13~

Note “49/07395 – Superintendent of Police – 3 August” Stops disposal of property of Mr Cox Re document – not returned to records Note Mr V Further search in Record Room - now enclosed [see p 633]

A2.18 628 629


1849 08 22 1849 09 13~ 1849 09 19 1849 09 21~ 1849 10 01

Letter re Mr Cox supposed to have been the person murdered at Kangaroo Point in March last year & enquiry re his property known by name of Kangaroo Point, near Sydney [No 49/32] Para 2: Made enquiry re deceased – not person alluded to in enclosure signed “George Cox” – man murdered by Fyffe was transported to Colony for bigamy, arrived by “Hoogley” 1824, native of Dublin & named Robert Cox – came to Moreton Bay as volunteer in 1828 as a sawyer Para 3: Not aware if he had property at time of death – none in District – mistake with property named Kangaroo Point - name of locality where murder was committed & Notes in margin Communication to Colonial Agent in reply to M8488 Agent General Re duplicate Duplicate made

A2.18 630 – 632

49/07395 1849 08 04 Hon CS Police Office, Sydney J Long Innes JP Superintendent of Police “C A F”

1849 08 03 1849 08 04~ 1849 08 09

Letter re request from Colonial Agent General to enquire about property possessed by Cox deceased – murdered at Moreton Bay – refer enquiry to Police Magistrate [No 49/35] & Notes in margin Refer to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay Capt Wickham [Ref 49/06962, 49/08635]

A2.18 633 - 634

49/06962 49/06962

1849 07 21

Hon CS E D Thomson

Supreme Court House, Sydney Samuel Frederick Milford Curator of Intestate Estates 5 Cannon Row Edward Barnard

1849 07 28~ 1849 08 02 1849 07 21 1849 02 28

Note Request Superintendent of Police to obtain information re Cox Capt Innes [Ref 49/07395] Letter re enquiries re property left by one Cox deceased – no information as estate has not come into his hands nor has it been advertised, no Will proved [No 49/763] & Note in margin [Ref 49/07395] At top: “M8488 – 12th July 1849” Enclosing copy letter from George Cox re property supposed to have been left by a Mr Cox – requests information

A2.18 635 636 637


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8 Kenedy St [as it is] Cooper St, Manchester George Cox

1849 07 13~ 1849 07 18 1849 02 09

& Notes in margin Enquiry to be made Mr Milford “9th February/49 – Enclosed in Colonial Office letter of 20 Feby” [Ref 49/06962] “Copy” Query re man Cox murdered at Sydney (murderer William Fife [also spelt Fyffe] waiter at Suttons Commercial Hotel Sydney executed last July) – whether he is James Cox formerly of City of York – possessed of a property named “Kangaroo Point” near Sydney – Fife hung on 17th July last as stated in Sydney newspapers “Duplicate [of M8488]” - see p 637 [Ref 49/06962 ] At top: “Copy” [Duplicate of letter of George Cox – see p 638]

638 – 639 640 641 – 642


1849 08 20 1849 09 04 1849 09 06~

Letter re murder of Charles Gray by aborigines at Bribie Island & whether he was person enquired of by Secretary of State [No 49/33] Para 2: From evidence at Coroner’s Inquest Gray proceeded from Brisbane to Bribie Island in charge of “Aurora” to procure cargo of shells for lime – details – re hostility of natives & subsequent scuffle, & murder of Gray Para 3: Reported at Brisbane by William Buddins, only white man with Gray & a witness – Coroner proceeded to Bribie Island in Custom House boat – inquest held & body buried on Island Para 4: Natives had possession of “Aurora” – deserted her on appearance of Custom House boat – plundered all provisions & destroyed sails – brought to Brisbane by Custom House boat’s crew & Notes in margin Despatch for Secretary of State – See Minute on 48/11862 Draft Despatch Forwarded to H M Secretary of State by Despatch No 190 of 4 September 1849

A2.18 643 – 646

48/11862 48/11862

1848 11 03

Hon CS

“C A F” Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham

1849 07 27~ 1849 07 28~ 1849 08 04 1849 09 15~ 1848 10 30

Note Query whether further report to Secretary of State - in “this morning’s Herald” Charles Gray has been killed by blacks If above-named Gray is same person their inquiry was made about & the account of his death authentic, draft may be prepared giving the further information respecting him Police Magistrate Brisbane Draft Despatch [crossed out] Resubmit At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter re Charles Gray – resident in District for nearly 6 years – employed as Master of Ketch “Aurora” trading between this Port & Wide Bay & Notes in margin

A2.18 647 – 648 649


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1848 11 03~ 1848 12 06 1848 12 07~

Reported to H M Secretary of State by Despatch No 274 of 21st December 1848 [Ref 49/08634] Notes re above Prepare Draft despatch conveying this information & apprise Mr C Gray re enquiry from friends in England Charles Gray Draft Despatch

650

48/10978 1848 10 10 Hon CS Police Office, Port Macquarie James Gordon JP

1848 08 31 1848 10 10~ 1848 10 11

At top: “Bench Port Macquarie” Letter reporting re Charles Gray – left District 4 years ago, now residing at Moreton Bay [No 48/11] & Notes in margin Write to Police Magistrate Brisbane Police Magistrate [No 48/11862]

A2.18 651

Governor Sir C A FitzRoy Rt Hon Earl Grey

Downing Street Grey “C A F” George Gray Horace Gray

1848 02 10 1848 07 25 1848 08 10 1848 02 02

At top: “M7721 – 7th August 1848” “Duplicate” Transmitting copy letter requiring information re Charles Gray – emigrated to Colony – enquiry from: Margin Rev George Gray & Rev J Gray [‘x’ under ‘J’ & ‘Horace’ written below] [No 22] Also at top: “Received by “Emperor of China” on 19th July 1848” & Notes in margin Information to be procured Bench Port McQuarrie [also spelt Port Macquarie] [Ref 48/10978] At top: “Enclosure in Earl Grey’s Despatch No 22 -1848” Letter requesting enquiries be made re Charles Gray: left England in 1835 – ship bound for Sydney – last heard in letter from Colonial Hospital Port Macquarie dated 1836 – by trade a silversmith – physical description including age 44 years – believed to have married native of Sydney

A2.18 652 653 - 654

49/07404 1849 08 06 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham “C A F”

1849 08 02 1849 08 06~ 1849 09 11

Forwarding letters from Principal of German Missionaries wishing them to be forwarded to the Ambassador in London, as before [No 49/31] & Notes in margin Acknowledge receipt – letters will be forwarded Answered by Private Secretary Letters forwarded in Despatch Bag in Sept 1849

A2.18 655

49/06448~

1849 07 26~ 1849 07 27~ 1849 08 13~

Notes Re papers given out with 49/06448 – Police Magistrate Brisbane – 26 June – re sale of materials of all government buildings Refer to Mr Vallack Now enclosed [not filmed here]

A2.18 656 – 657

49/07100 1849 07 26 Hon CS Police Offie, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1849 07 12

Letter re allowance for improvements paid to tenants of certain government buildings sold on 28th [March] [No 49/29] Para 2: Application made to Colonial Treasurer in favour of William Kent, tenant of Town Lot No 2 of the sale of 28 March purchased by John Taggart – Mr Kent entitled to £60

A2.18 658 - 660


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CS REF NO



1849 08 13~ 1849 08 18 1849 08 20

Para 3: Colonial Treasurer informs application to be made to Colonial Secretary for sum to be placed in Warrant by Auditor General in Mr Kent’s favour – requests this be done & Notes in margin “2658” [49/02658] Re Warrant Auditor General Copy to Colonial Treasurer, Capt Wickham apprised

49/07103 1849 07 26 Hon CS Commissariat, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G “C A F”

1849 07 25 1849 07 26~ 1849 07 27 1849 08 01

At top: “Deputy Commissary General” “Immediate” Letter re rations issued to convicts forwarded to Moreton Bay - query whether Scale for “convicts” or “exiles” [No 400] & Notes in margin Men are ticket of leave holders - Exile Ration appropriate Mr Ramsay, inform Capt McLean Capt McLean

A2.18 661

49/06604 1849 07 13 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J McLean “C A F”

1849 07 10 1849 07 17~ 1849 07 19~ 1849 07 24

Letter re rationing of the 45 convicts by “Hashemy” to Moreton Bay – not likely to be unengaged for a long period [No 49/136] Para 2: Future arrangements re supply of rations made with Mr Ramsay Para 3: Capt Wickham to forward statement of rations issued on present occasion & cost & Notes in margin Copies of this to Police Magistrate & Deputy Commissary General for information, with reference to former letters “Yes” D C G Ramsay, Capt Wickham [Refs 49/05991, 49/07103]

A2.18 662 – 668 [2 copies p 662]

49/06520 1849 07 10 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney T W Ramsay “C A F”

1849 07 10 1849 07 11~

At top: “Deputy Commissary General” Letter re issue of provisions by Police Magistrate Moreton Bay to convicts forwarded to Moreton Bay per “Hashemy” – mentions arrangements made by Superintendent of Convicts – suggests regulations be established re period such convicts should be rationed at public expense [No 399] & Notes in margin Refer to Principal Superintendent of Convicts to prepare regulations See Capt McLean’s report 49/06604

A2.18 669 – 670

49/05991 1849 06 26 Hon CS Police Offie, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F”

1849 06 21 1849 06 26~ 1849 07 09~

Letter reporting arrival of 45 Ticket of Leave holders at Brisbane “yesterday” by Steamer “Tamar” – no instructions re rations, Commissariat Officer declined to supply – Colonial Contractor directed to supply them according to Scale for Immigrants [No 49/25] & Notes in margin Principal Superintendent of Convicts to make necessary arrangements for rationing on arrival of such convicts sent to Brisbane – query why proper arrangements not made in this instance Re expense – to be refunded from Convict Funds – authority to be given to Deputy Commissary General Deputy Commissary General, Capt McLean, Capt Wickham [Ref 49/06520]

A2.18 671 - 672


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO




1849 08 28 1849 08 30~ 1849 09 03

Memorandum No 126: Re Mr Ballow & travelling allowances for Coroners & Notes in margin Approved – Mr Ballow to be informed Mr Ballow

A2.18 673

49/07095 49/07095

1849 07 26

Hon CS

Brisbane D K Ballow

1849 07 30 1849 08 28 1849 07 20 1849 07 27~ 1849 07 30

Note Referred to Auditor General re Coroners expenses “Authorised allowance for Coroners for travelling expenses” - to be returned [Ref 49/08423] At top: “A.O. 1220-31/7/49” Letter requesting instructions Para 1: Re murder of man by blacks at Bribie’s Island – 45 miles distant – inquest held & cost of travel – used Custom’s boat Para 2: Re boundaries of District not defined – great distances involved – wishes to know what distance from Brisbane expected to travel to hold inquest in event of violent death & Notes in margin To act for Police District of Brisbane – boundaries about to be notified Re expenses, refer to Auditor General Coroner [Ref 49/08423]

A2.18 674 675 – 677

49/08676 1849 09 05 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Charles Mallard JP H Bowerman JP

1849 08 21 Letter re supply of provisions for 1850 – no alterations or additions to Notice published on 1st September 1848 [Annual Contract Notice] [No 49/20] & Note in margin – See 49/08811

A2.18 678

49/08675 1849 09 05 Hon CS Court House, Warwick W Leith Hay JP for Bench of Magistrates

1849 08 14 At top: “Re Annual Contract Notice” Letter re Tenders for furnishing supplies for 1850 – no alterations or additions to be made to Notice & Notes in margin - 2 July 1849 – 49/98 - See 49/08811

A2.18 679 – 680

49/05011 49/05011

1849 05 25 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts, Sydney

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J McLean “C A F” Police Offie, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “A D”

1849 05 23 1849 05 26~ 1849 06 11 1849 05 14 1849 05 22~ 1849 05 23~

Letter re advertisement re Muster of Ticket of Leave holders at Brisbane in “Moreton Bay Courier” – transmitting letter from Police Magistrate Moreton Bay requesting Account from Proprietors of “Moreton Bay Courier” be returned to him [No 49/95] & Notes in margin Approved Principal Superintendent of Convicts [Ref 49/04302] At top: “49/2010 – 23 May 1849” Letter re advertisement in “Moreton Bay Courier” re Muster of Ticket of Leave holders – voucher for payment presented by Proprietors sent to Commissariat in error – requests voucher be returned Note re above Mr Dumas Colonial Secretary & Police Magistrate Brisbane

A2.18 681 - 682 683 - 684 685

49/04548 1849 05 11 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J McLean

1849 05 09

Letter re advertisement re Muster of Ticket of Leave holders at Moreton Bay inserted in “Moreton Bay Courier” – letter to Police Magistrate enquiring under whose authority Notice was inserted

A2.18 686 - 687


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1849 05 12~

[No 49/82] & Notes in margin Further report of Principal Superintendent of Convicts [Refs 49/04302, 49/05011]


1849 05 02 1849 05 05~ 1849 05 08

Letter transmitting account from Proprietors of “Moreton Bay Courier” for advertising – requests Governor authorise payment – mentions Government Gazette & circulation [No 49/80] [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin Under whose authority was advertisement inserted Principal Superintendent of Convicts [Ref 49/04548]

A2.18 688 - 689


1849 06 30 1849 07 06~ 1849 07 07~ 1849 07 12

Letter re advertisement re Muster of Ticket of Leave holders at Darling Downs inserted in “Moreton Bay Courier” by authority of Commissioner of Crown Lands Darling Downs – Government Gazette would not give sufficient publicity in such a distant part of the Colony – recommends Governor authorise payment of account [No 49/18] & Notes in margin Payment of account authorised as a charge on Convict Funds – had Notice been published in Government Gazette charge would scarcely have been less Approved Deputy Commissary General, Capt McLean [Ref 49/05057]

A2.18 690 – 692

49/05057 49/05057

1849 05 28

Hon CS

Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J McLean “C A F”

1849 06 12~ 1849 06 16~ 1849 06 21 1849 05 25 1849 05 30~ 1849 06 04~ 1849 06 06~

Notes Necessary to enquire under whose authority advertisement published – Commissioners of Crown Lands have nothing to do with Muster of Ticket of Leave holders – mistake to state claims allowed in similar cases Necessary enquiry to be made Principal Superintendent of Convicts [Ref 49/06280] Letter transmitting account from Commissioner of Crown Lands Darling Downs for advertising in “Moreton Bay Courier” the Notice of Muster of Ticket of Leave holders in District of Darling Downs – recommends payment may be authorised [No 49/98] [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin Mr V For approval, having been allowed in similar cases Approved

A2.18 693 – 694 695 – 696

49/07263

1849 07 31 Hon CS

Ipswich, Moreton Bay A E Campbell, Chairman of Committee, United Presbyterian Church

1849 07 16 1849 08 01

Letter enclosing application for ground on which to erect a church in Ipswich & Notes in margin Similar application recently laid before Executive Council & refused for reasons set forth in Minutes – same answer should be returned to the Memorialists – See M8535 Mr Campbell

A2.18 697


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



49/07263 His Ex Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy

Ipswich, Moreton Bay A E Campbell, Chairman of the Committee Thomas Kingsford, Minister of the Congregation

1849 07 16 Memorial from residents respecting United Presbyterian Church in Ipswich & District – invited Revd Thomas Kingsford (lately arrived Moreton Bay in Emigrant vessel “Chaseley”) to be pastor – requesting Governor grant a portion of ground in Ipswich for erection of a Church – suggest either of following portions may be allotted: - one acre in that portion of ground lying about 3 chains to southward of Brisbane Street on the east side of East Street or -one acre in that portion of ground lying about 4 chains to the southward of Limestone Street & west of East Street

698 – 699

49/08652 1849 09 04 Hon CS Sydney H G Gregory W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M”

1849 08 25 1849 09 05 1849 09 05 1849 09 18 1849 09 20~ 1849 09 22~

[PRINTED FORM LETTER] At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter requesting Deed of Grant be issued for portion of Land authorised for a Roman Catholic Church, School, & Clergyman’s Residence at Brisbane Moreton Bay & Notes in margin 3 Deeds enclosed 26th November 1849 in favour of the Trustees named herein [Deeds not filmed here – see p 710-712] Despatched 20th March 1850 Surveyor General requested to furnish necessary description for Deeds if Grant valid - to be returned Dr Gregory informed Notes re above Copies of surveyor’s descriptions of sites of a Roman Catholic Church, School & Residence at Brisbane inserted in Abstract as Nos 49/16, 17 & 18 and approved in Colonial Secretary’s letter of 17th March 1849 - No 49/123 Duplicates enclosed for insertion in Deeds of Grant as applied for Entd 49/25 folio 128 in vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Conclude Deeds may be advertised Advertised 5 October 1849 [PRINTED FORM] [Situation and Extent/ Purpose to which the land is to be Applied/ Date of Application or Promise/ Names of Approved Trustees/ Date of their Approval/ Remarks] Brisbane Town Moreton Bay 2 roods 28 perches/ Sites for Roman Catholic Church / Colonial Secretary’s letters of 17th March 1849 & 22nd August 1849/ The Most Revd John Bede Archbishop Polding of Sydney; The Very Revd Henry Gregory Gregory Vicar General; The Revd Joseph Charles Sumner, Sydney; John McEncroe, Sydney; James Hanly, Brisbane/ Colonial Secretary’s Letter of 23 July 1847–No 47/127 1 rood 14 perches/ Parsonage/ [Trustees & Dates - as above for Church] 1 rood 14 perches/ School House/ [Trustees & Dates - as above for Church]

A2.18 700 701 702

49/02095 1849 02 28 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office 1849 02 26 Letter re land required for Roman Catholic Church purposes at A2.18 703 – 704


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



T L Mitchell, Surveyor General 1849 03 17 1849 05 18~ 1849 05 30~ 1849 05 31~ 1849 07 02~ 1849 07 27~ 1849 08 22

Moreton Bay in Brisbane – descriptions of lands in question introduced into Abstract of Appropriation for Religious & Public Purposes being prepared – will be forwarded [No 49/109] & Notes in margin Abstract Nos 49/16, 17 & 18 2r 28p Site for Church 1r 14 p Site for parsonage 1r 14p Site for School House at Brisbane for the Roman Catholics Approved Surveyor General, Archbishop Polding to apply for Deeds Resubmitted - to be expedited Have these been received Re Application for the Deeds Resubmitted To be left to the parties interested Archbishop Polding to expedite Application for Deeds [Ref 49/08652]

48/11767 1848 11 01 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office T L Mitchell, Surveyor General

1848 10 30 1849 02 08~ 1849 02 15~ 1849 02 17~ 1849 02 21

[PRINTED FORM LETTER] At top: “Surveyor General” Acknowledging receipt of letter – date & subject in margin – necessary measures taken to furnish descriptions required [No 48/472] & Notes in margin No 48/483 dated 20 Oct 1848 Subject: Respecting land required for Roman Catholic Church purposes at Brisbane, Moreton Bay “Read” – in 3 months Resubmitted To be expedited Write again Written [49/02095]

A2.18 705

48/08010 1848 07 13 Hon CS Sydney H G Gregory “E D T” S A Perry “C A F”

1848 07 11 1848 07 14 1848 07 14~ 1848 07 26 1848 07 27~ 1848 07 31~ 1848 08 11 1848 09 12~

At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter re Allotments of land granted for Roman Catholic Church purposes at Brisbane - too confined for erection of Church, School & Clergyman’s Residence – requests Surveyor General to reconsider his report – mentions areas of land – requests Governor to sanction grant of additional land & Notes in margin Further report of Deputy Surveyor General requested Noted – to be returned Aware that building allotments in North Brisbane are short of 1 rood each – query whether 2 such allotments afford sufficient area for building of a Church – if not, is vacant ground adjoining Allotments Nos 14 & 5 (not 15 which is part of Church allotment) – may be added if Governor approves Entd 48/172 folio 546 in vol 3 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Dr Gregory, copy to Surveyor General Resubmitted

A2.18 706


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1848 09 13~ 1848 10 17~ 1848 10 20

Notes re above To be brought forward next month Resubmitted - to be expedited Surveyor General [Ref 48/11767]

707

48/06753 1848 06 05 Hon CS Sydney H G Gregory W Elyard for the CS S A Perry D S G “C A F”

1848 06 02 1848 06 09 1848 06 10~ 1848 06 13 1848 06 15 1848 06 16~ 1848 06 20~ 1848 07 03

At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter re land granted at Brisbane Town Moreton Bay for erection of Roman Catholic Church, School & Clergyman’s Residence (little more than 6 roods) – too confined – requests Governor sanction a further grant of adjoining Allotments Nos 14 & 15 [‘15’ crossed out – ‘14 & 5’ written in] in the same Section [No 33] – additional site would enable Trustees to immediately commence erection of the Church Notes re above Surveyor General to report To be returned – noted Dr Gregory informed 6 roods make 1 acre & a half of which 4 town allotments in Brisbane consist – customary to grant 2 allotments for building of the Church, one for Clergyman’s Residence & 1 for a School – custom has been adhered to in present instance & quantities appear sufficient Entd 48/135 folio 524 in vol 3 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Dr Gregory of this report Dr Gregory, Surveyor General [Ref 48/08010]

A2.18 708 709

49/08652~ 49/08652~ 49/08652~

At top: “Deed preferred in favour of the Trustees named in 49/08652” [“Site for a Roman Catholic Church” crossed out] 13. Brisbane [“Description” crossed out] 2r 28p Two roods and twenty eight perches County of Stanley Parish of North Brisbane [“Town of Brisbane” crossed out] Allotments Nos 14, 15, 16 of Section No 33 commencing in Elizabeth Street at the West corner of Allotment No 13 [description continues – mentions Parsonage & School House Allotments] At end: “Authorised as the Site for a Roman Catholic Church” – page numbered “8” at bottom At top: “Deed preferred in favour of the Trustees named in 49/08652” [“Roman Catholic Parsonage” crossed out] 14. Brisbane [“Description” crossed out] 1r 14p One rood and fourteen perches County of Stanley Parish of North Brisbane [“Town of Brisbane” crossed out] Part of Allotment 4 & Allotment 5 of section No 33 commencing in Charlotte Street at the East corner of the School House Grant [description continues] At end: “Authorised as the Site for a Roman Catholic Clergyman’s Residence” – page numbered “9” at bottom At top: “Deed preferred in favour of the Trustees named in 49/08652” [“Roman Catholic School House” crossed out] 15. Brisbane [“Description” crossed out] 1r 14p One rood and fourteen perches County of Stanley Parish of North Brisbane [“Town of Brisbane” crossed out] Allotment 3 & part of Allotment No 4 of section 33 commencing in Charlotte Street at the

A2.18 710 711 712


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



East corner of Allot No 2 [description continues – mentions Roman Catholic Church Allotment] At end: “Authorised as the Site for a Roman Catholic School House” – page numbered “10” at bottom

49/10862 1849 11 12 Hon CS Sydney H G Gregory “C A F” W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M” “C A F”

1849 11 09 1849 11 15~ 1849 11 17 1849 11 17 1850 08 12 1850 08 14 1849 11 29 1849 12 03 1849 12 04~ 1849 12 14 1849 12 17 1850 05 18~ 1850 05 23~ 1850 07 06~

At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter applying for land at Drayton as site for burial ground for Roman Catholic community & Notes in margin Surveyor General Surveyor General to report – to be returned Dr Gregory informed - See 50/06580 Notes Abstract No 50/133 – 8 acres site for General Cemetery at Drayton Land divided into 7 portions for following denominations viz: 2 acres – Church of England 2 acres – Roman Catholics 1 acre - Presbyterians 1 acre - Wesleyans 1 acre - Congregationalists 2 roods – Jews 2 roods – Pagans Approved Surveyor General Bishop f Newcastle, Archbishop Polding, Moderator, Revd W B Boyce with copy of description of their respective portions Notes re above Asst Surveyor Burnett to furnish descriptions re layout of a General Cemetery at Drayton for Governor’s approval – Entd 49/258 fol 104 in vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Dr Gregory Dr Gregory Copy to Surveyor General Resubmitted several times Expedite Surveyor General Resubmitted – to be expedited

A2.18 713 714 715

49/07224 1849 07 30 Hon E D Thomson Brisbane Richard Jones “C A F”

1849 07 20 1849 07 26~ 1849 07 28~

At top: “Richard Jones” Letter protesting against distillery & excise laws in relation to sugar cane growing – mentions Dr Lang & his Emigrants – “we northerners shall be demanding separation & responsible government” & Notes re above Read Register & put by [Cover] The Honble/ E Deas Thomson/ Sydney [postmarked: “FREE BRISBANE” Brisbane - New S. Wales/ JY * 20/ 1849

A2.18 716 – 717 718


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1849 07 26~

New South Wales / JY * 26~ / 1849] & Note – For information

49/06677 1849 07 14 Hon CS Sydney John Stirling Chief Inspector Distilleries “C A F”

1849 07 13 1849 07 16~ 1849 07 17~ 1849 07 20 1849 07 02~

Letter re reward for informer – statement received from Mr Thornton Inspector of Distilleries North Brisbane [No 17] Para 2: 6 gallon still & other articles seized – valued at £8 – to be sold Para 3: Joseph Sidoli taken into custody – found guilty by Brisbane Bench for illicit distillation – default of paying penalty £100 committed to gaol for 3 months Para 4: £6 paid in advance by Mr Thornton to informer Salvador Diacono (labouring man) Para 5: Refers Governor to extract from Mr Thornton’s letter of 2 July 1849 enclosed & Notes in margin Usual reward about £15 – under report of seizing officer annexed to letter, higher reward may be given Reward of £20 sufficient Auditor General, Chief Inspector At top: “An Extract from Mr Thornton’s letter of the 2nd July 1849 to the Chief Inspector of Distilleries” Re problem with illicit distillation in the District – recommends largest reward to informer

A2.18 719 – 720 721

49/05910 1849 06 23 Hon CS Sydney John Stirling Chief Inspector Distilleries

1849 06 22 1849 06 25~

Letter returning documents relating to seizure of still by Mr Thornton of Customs at Brisbane [No 16] Re reward – seeking information from Mr Thornton & Note in margin Read [Ref 49/06677]

A2.18 722

49/05694 49/05694


Customs, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector Customs, Brisbane W A Duncan

1849 06 16 1849 06 18 1849 06 19~ 1849 06 04

Transmitting letter from Sub Collector of Customs Brisbane reporting seizure of still & 55 gallons of ‘wash’ [No 70] Para 2: Forwarding papers – to be dealt with under Distillery Act – seizure not made under Customs Law & Notes in margin Transmitted to Chief Inspector of Distilleries Noted – to be returned [Ref 49/05910] [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [from] Customs Letter re seizure by Mr Thornton of still with 55 gallons of ‘wash’ etc – informant entitled to reward – requests payment – constable accompanying Mr Thornton expects reward Another still operating in area – must pay well to obtain such information – discusses loss of revenue & difficulty enforcing the law

A2.18 723 724 725 – 726

49/00731 1849 01 19 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond

1849 01 18 Letter submitting Notice of Establishment of Post Office at “Maryborough” Wide Bay for publication in Government Gazette [No 49/8] [Notice not filmed here] &

A2.18 727


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Note in margin “Insert” - in Gazette of 23rd January 1849

49/03781 1849 04 21 E Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney

Ipswich, Moreton Bay John Smith, Contractor for Ipswich & Woogaroo “C A F”

1849 03 31 1849 04 21~ 1849 04 23~ 1849 04 25~

At top: “John Smith” Letter giving 3 months notice of discontinuance of Contract & Notes in margin Mr V Fresh Tenders should be called for Approved Notice 27 April 1849

A2.18 728

49/08681 1849 09 05 Hon CS Mount Flinders near Ipswich William Wilson

1849 08 15 1849 09 06~ 1849 09 08 1849 10 02~

Letter requesting necessary document be forwarded to Brisbane to enable his swearing in as Commissioner of the Peace Notes re above Apply for ‘dedimus’ – to be addressed to Capt Wickham Prothonotary to provide Writ of Dedimus Mr Wilson Prothonotary has not yet reported forwarding Writ – “not necessary” [Cover] To the/ Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [Postmarked: Brisbane - New S. Wales/ AU * 27/ 1849 New South Wales / SE * 4 / 1849]

A2.18 729 730 731

49/08630 49/08630

1849 09 04

Hon CS Hon CS

Riddell Brisbane, Moreton Bay William Pickering W Elyard for the CS

1849 09 07~ 1849 09 11 1849 09 05 1849 09 07 1849 08 29 1849 09 04

Memo £1 received & Deed transmitted to Brisbane for William Pickering & Notes in margin Inform Mr Pickering informed Colonial Treasury – Blank Cover No 203 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office At top: “William Pickering” Letter requesting Title Deeds of Lot 35 of Garden Allotments at Ipswich County of Stanley purchased at government land sale Brisbane 10th September 1845 be forwarded to Police Office, Brisbane – encloses £1 fee Notes re above Transmitted to Colonial Treasurer – to acknowledge receipt

A2.18 732 733 734

49/04049 1849 04 27 His Ex Charles Augustus FitzRoy, Governor

Moreton Bay A Petrie

1849 03 13

At top: “Andrew Petrie, Moreton Bay” Memorial of Andrew Petrie – 1837 appointed Overseer of Public Works Moreton Bay (previously Overseer of Works Sydney at Goat Island 5 years) – discharged from government when Penal Settlement Moreton Bay abolished – eyesight suffered with constant exposure to sun whilst employed on government works - now blind – headed boat expeditions to the North – traced Wide Bay River (now the “Mary”) & rescued 6 white men from savages – has assisted with various Public Works since his position abolished – prays Governor’s indulgence as to time of payment when purchasing premises occupied by him –

A2.18 735 - 737


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



George Barney “C A F”

1849 04 26~ 1849 05 03

ordered to be sold by auction – rent paid for 5 years £170 & [Recommendation - in margin] Re Mr Petrie – old servant of government, Foreman of Works – discovered Bunya Country – very useful to government & Notes in margin Re Mr Petrie’s wishes – meritorious Public Officer – not in power to sanction deviation from established Regulations governing sale of the buildings Mr Petrie

49/01350 49/01350 49/01350

1849 02 03

Hon CS Hon CS

Darling Point, Sydney Henry Mort “C A F Brisbane River

1849 02 16 1849 02 19~ 1849 02 02 1849 02 12~ 1849 02 19 1849 02 16 1849 01 01~

Note Prepared for reference to Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands for decision in Minute to be communicated to writer – feels answer should be sent direct to Memorialists rather than through Colonel Barney Answer should be sent direct from the office Letter forwarding Memorial from Residents of Burnett & Moreton Bay Districts & Notes in margin Memorialists to be informed their request shall receive due consideration when government has means of putting a stop to the evil complained of H Mort & Note at end [crossed out] Transmitted to Chief Commissioner Crown Lands to communicate above decision to the writer [Cover] On Her Majesty’s Service/ The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [postmarked: General Post Office – Sydney / FE * ? – “6 O’Clock”] Letter from stockholders & residents re sly grog selling in Moreton Bay & Burnett Districts – requests Governor take steps to prevent its continuance – mentions forthcoming influx of free immigrants & effect of such a system Signatories: Colin J MacKenzie JP, Henry Mort, Francis Bigge JP, J Morey? George Clapperton, C R Haly, W O’G Haly, William Macarthur, D W Cameron, Edmund B Uhr JP, John J M Borthwick, William M Dorsey JP, Charles H Fawcett JP, F Jammel? Walter Gray , Joshua Bell, Pollet Cardew [also spelt Carden], Henry Ellis? William Archer, John Little, Adolphus Trevethan

A2.18 738 – 738 again 741 [no p 739 or 740] 742 742 again – 744

49/07938 1849 08 17 His Ex Sir Charles Augustas [sic] FitzRoy

29 King Street West, Sydney Benjamin Cribb “C A F”

1849 08 14 1849 08 16~ 1849 08 18

At top: “B Cribb” Letter forwarding Petition from Inhabitants of Ipswich Moreton Bay Note re above Petitioners to be informed Petition shall receive due consideration Mr Cribb

A2.18 745 746


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His Ex Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, Governor

[Cover] To His Excellency/ Sir Charles Augustas [sic] FitzRoy/ Governor in Chief of / New South Wales [Cover] To His Excellency/ Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy/ Governor in Chief of / New South Wales [postmarked: Parramatta – New S. Wales – AU * 15/ 1849 – “6 O’Clock”] Memorial from Inhabitants of Ipswich against sending convicts to Moreton Bay – ship “Hashemy” soon to be followed by others to Port of Brisbane – concerned for property of District & possible effects on voluntary immigration of labour & capital Signatories: Henry Challinor, Revd Thomas Kingsford, Charles Watkins, Charles Watkins junr, Thomas Hinds, John Atkins, Timothy Ryan, John Ford, John Hackett, Edward Connell, John Tomkins, Thomas Stanley, Daniel Hearley, Thomas Procter, Francis Larkin, George Frost, William Price, John Jones, Bartholomew Callan? Hugh Maxwell, William Warren, James Gurney, George Williams, Patrick Heron, John Dowling, Thomas Dowling, Patrick Campbell John Guilfoyle, Micheal Doyle [sic] Bartholomew McHenry, James Hutchinson, Francis Harrington, John Howard, Edward O’Bryan, William Patrick, William Berry, ……? James Gibbs?, A E Wood, Christopher Gorry, Joseph Reynolds, David Johnston, Patrick McLaughlin, John Rogers, Daniel [David?] Slone, David Campbell, John Carney, Peter Caffrey, Jesse Wright, David Baxter, James Dennis [“his mark”], Patrick Carbarry, William Cutter John Lucas, William Tookey Smallman, John Sells, Thomas Hill, Thomas Knock, Daniel Corkill, William Walker, James Moss, Joseph Moore, Simeon Sligo, Richard Lovell, Henry Richard Burrell, John Slaughter, Thomas Moran, John Mars, James Mason, Laurence Corcoran, Michael Christy, Hugh Campbell, Alexander McPherson, Patrick Sullivan, James Kelly, Thomas Geraghty, John Dowey [“his mark”], Thomas Taylor, Thomas Hall William Stanley Hall, George Adkin, James Phillips, Andrew Connolly, Thomas Palmer, Edward Walker, Peter Semford, Benjamin Cribb, John Basillie, George Edwards, Dennis Cannon, Thomas Quin, John Dwyer, S P Welsby, W T Deacon, Patrick D Condon, Patrick McGowan, Patrick Tracey, Joseph Bagshaw, John Hoyle, Peter Conroy, George Spicer [“his mark”], Charles Smith [“his mark”], Martin Byrne

747 748 749 – 751

49/07852 Colonel Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Burnett District William E Oliver, Pollet Cardew, W O’Grady Haly, Robert Bentley, Philip Button [Batten?] G Sandeman for Philip Friell, J Thompson, Henry Mort, G Sandeman, Alexander Scott,

1849 06 07

At top: “Settlers Burnett District” Letter from stockholders in Burnett & Wide Bay District requesting Native Police Force in the District to prevent further aggressions by blacks – recent occurrences: Destroyed cattle on Runs of Messrs Borthwick, Oliver, Stephen, Humphries, Reid, Jones, Thorne & Ridler Drove 400 sheep from Mr Murray’s & 1700 from Mr Friell’s Runs – 2

A2.18 752 – 753


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John J M Borthwick, C R Haly, Hugh Mackay, William Strathdee, William Trevethan, H Trevethan by W Trevethan “C A F”

1849 08 16~ 1849 08 28

men speared, horse killed Murdered 1 man on Richard Jones Station & one on Mr Murray’s Attacked Mr Mort’s men & speared sheep Killed 2 working bullocks belonging to Mr Trevethan on high road between Burnett & Brisbane Districts – threatened to rob all drays on this road - now dangerous to travel Also at top: “49/3309 - 8 August 1849” [crossed out] Notes re above Same answer to be given but to record applications of a similar nature from other quarters Petitioners

754

49/05175 1849 06 01 His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor

At top: “Inhabitants Brisbane and Kangaroo Point” Memorial of inhabitants of North & South Brisbane and Kangaroo Point re opening of Cleveland Point for public competition & the construction of a pier & breakwater – re attempts to mislead Governor Outline their investment in Brisbane – Capt Owen Stanley had reported unfavourably on Cleveland Point as site for shipping port – if township laid out at Cleveland Point should be left to private enterprise: cost, problems – requests Governor take steps re deepening of River Brisbane for navigation, so vessels drawing 14 feet water could reach the township Signatories John Harris - South Brisbane – freeholder R Gill – South Brisbane – freeholder A J Hockings – South Brisbane – freeholder H Hockings – South Brisbane – freeholder John Williams – South Brisbane - freeholder Thomas Grenier – South Brisbane – freeholder Joseph Liddard [also spelt Liddiard, Leddard, Liddert] – South Brisbane – freeholder David Buntin – South Brisbane – freeholder James Reid – South Brisbane – freeholder John Connolly – South Brisbane – freeholder Robert Inglis – South Brisbane - freeholder Robert Jamieson – South Brisbane – freeholder Alexander Macintyre – South Brisbane – freeholder William M Smith – South Brisbane – householder Donald Wilson – South Brisbane – freeholder John McCabe - South Brisbane – freeholder John Orr – South Brisbane – freeholder J Stone – South Brisbane – householder John Mathers – South Brisbane – freeholder Charles Gregory – South Brisbane – householder John Toppen – South Brisbane – householder Robert Rowland – South Brisbane – freeholder William Coombes – South Brisbane – freeholder George Williams – South Brisbane – freeholder John Walmsly – South Brisbane – freeholder John Graham – South Brisbane – freeholder William Pickering – North Brisbane – freeholder A Eldridge Attorney for J Taggart – North Brisbane – freeholder George Little – North Brisbane – freeholder

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John Bruce – North Brisbane – householder W Fitzpatrick – North Brisbane – freeholder F F Dollman – North Brisbane James Smith – North Brisbane – freeholder Henry Riley – North Brisbane – freeholder Campbell Stevens – Kangaroo Point – householder James Newbould – North Brisbane – householder H Savary – North Brisbane – freeholder Thomas Hayes – North Brisbane – freeholder Charles Windmill [Windmell?] – North Brisbane – freeholder George Byrne – North Brisbane – freeholder William Ward – North Brisbane – householder J Petrie – Kangaroo Point – freeholder A Petrie – North Brisbane – householder John Bryden – South Brisbane – freeholder George Cumming? - North Brisbane – householder John Vyney? – North Brisbane – householder Joseph Hendle – North Brisbane – householder James Meadows – North Brisbane – householder Barnard Sloane – South Brisbane – householder Charles Sloane – South Brisbane – householder Thomas Wiseman? – North Brisbane – householder J Johnson, Master of the Schooner “Clarissa” H Burbidge – Kangaroo Point – freeholder Matthew Stewart – Kangaroo Point – freeholder Patrick Egan – South Brisbane – freeholder George Wells – South Brisbane – householder Thomas Deadman – South Brisbane – householder James Kirkwood – South Brisbane – freeholder James Moyes – South Brisbane – freeholder William Melville – South Brisbane – householder Joseph Lane – South Brisbane – householder William Connolly – South Brisbane – freeholder George Salt Tucker – South Brisbane – householder Thomas Costin – South Brisbane – householder John Dark? – South Brisbane – freeholder Peter Jackson – South Brisbane – freeholder Robert Little – North Brisbane – freeholder William Clarke – North Brisbane – freeholder John Burgess – North Brisbane – freeholder William Wilkes – North Brisbane – householder Patrick Peary? – North Brisbane – freeholder John Hardgrave – North Brisbane – householder Thomas Hardgrave – North Brisbane – householder Thomas Gray – North Brisbane – freeholder George McAdam – North Brisbane – freeholder James Davis – North Brisbane – freeholder John Smith – North Brisbane – householder James Collins – North Brisbane – householder Edward Mott – North Brisbane – freeholder John McGilvery – North Brisbane – freeholder Richard Wynn? – North Brisbane – householder Arthur Binstead – North Brisbane – freeholder


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“C A F”

1849 06 04~ 1849 06 07

John Binstead – North Brisbane – freeholder Arthur Binstead – North Brisbane – householder William Binstead – North Brisbane – householder John Smith – North Brisbane – householder Henry Skinner – North Brisbane – freeholder Patrick Whalen – North Brisbane – householder Michael Farrel – North Brisbane – householder Thomas Fitzsimons – North Brisbane – householder John Sheppard – North Brisbane – householder Martin Joyce – South Brisbane - householder Thomas Donaldson – South Brisbane – householder Francis Lear [Lean?] – South Brisbane – householder James Jones – South Brisbane [Darling Downs crossed out] John Ocock – South Brisbane – freeholder George Harris – South Brisbane - freeholder John Howard – Logan River - freeholder & Notes in margin Not at liberty to entertain this application or to place any sum on the Estimates for the survey of the River Brisbane – re construction of pier and breakwater at Cleveland Point Memorialists

49/02128 1849 03 01 Hon CS Darling Downs David Forbes, Colin J MacKenzie, William Archer, J M Andrew, Edward Lord, Louis Hope, Charles Mallard, Thomas Alford, Henry E Isaac

1849 02 07 1849 03 12~ 1849 03 14

At top: “Stockholders Darling Downs” Letter requesting that they may communicate with government through Commissioner of Crown Lands Christopher Rolleston instead of Police Magistrate Brisbane – residence close to Drayton & Notes in margin Re correspondence – mentions Captain Mallard & Capt Wickham [difficult to read] [Ref 48/06203] Notes re above Acknowledge receipt David Forbes & others

A2.18 766 – 768 769

49/05036 1849 05 26 Hon CS Kilkivan, Maryborough, Wide Bay D Mactaggart “C A F”

1849 03 27 1849 05 30~

At top: “D Mactaggart” Letter complaining re want of Police protection in the District: Thimothy Shae [as it is - Timothy Shea?] sold rum to his men at his head Station whilst he was away in Maryborough – overseer & several men drunk – informed Shae he would report him to Commissioner of Crown Lands if he sold grog again – Shae returned & again sold grog – threatened to take kegs from him & Shae threatened him with a loaded pistol - complained to Commissioner Bidwill who had no power to act – requests measures be taken to ensure protection for squatters in District – seeks advice re dealing with similar occurrences [Cover] The Honourable/ The Colonial Secretary/ of New South Wales/ Sydney [From] Post Office, Maryboro, 27 March 1849 [postmarked: General Post Office – Sydney / MY* 24 / 1849] & Notes re above Inform him that question of Police Protection for Wide Bay District will

A2.18 770 – 772 773


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CS REF NO



1849 06 07~

be taken into consideration when the Estimates are finalised [difficult to read] Mr McTaggart [also spelt Mactaggart]

49/04896 1849 05 22 Hon CS Darling Downs M Goggs, J G Ewer, Blyth & Chauvall [Blyth & Chauvel?] “C A F” Francis L S Merewether “C A F”

1849 05 01 1849 05 22~ 1849 05 23 1849 05 23 1849 05 25 1849 05 25 1849 05 28 1849 05 30~ 1849 06 11

At top: “M Goggs & others” Letter re scarcity of labour in Darling Downs District – request a proportion of Immigrants be sent to Moreton Bay – price of labour on Upper Condamine £54 a year & £35 on Lower part of the river & Notes in margin Refer to Immigration Agent To be returned M Goggs Immigration - 49/960 Notes re above Assuming that Governor will recommend that Immigrant ships be sent direct to Moreton Bay, suggests applicants be informed that one ship load of immigrants already landed at Moreton Bay & government contemplates as permanent arrangement the sending of limited numbers of Emigrant vessels direct from England to that Port Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Mr Goggs re Mr Merewether’s report Mr Goggs

A2.18 774 775

49/01995 1849 02 26 Hon CS 320 Pitt Street, Sydney Arthur Gravely

1849 02 21 1849 02 26~ 1849 02 27~ 1849 03 02

At top: “A Gravely” Letter re Edgar Thomas Aldridge: discovered road to the head of Mary River Wide Bay – opened import/export trade with Brisbane & Sydney – house of accommodation required – applying on his behalf for a Publican’s General Licence – re fees Notes re above Letter from Commissioner on this subject 49/01391 [see p 393] enclosed Inform Mr Graveley [also spelt Gravely] [Cover] The Honourable/ The Colonial Secretary

A2.18 776 777 778

49/07037 1849 07 24 Hon CS Jimbur [as it is – Jimbour?] Darling Downs W G Feddy MD

1849 07 07 1849 07 25~ 1849 07 28~ 1849 08 02

At top: “W G Faddy M D” [as it is – also spelt Feddy] Letter re catarrh in sheep – 8000 sheep boiled down in consequence of disease – will send further treatise - if too late will take over a Station to prove with proper management disease can be eradicated Notes re above Re papers – 48/14509 & all papers herewith Too late to receive new essay – determination of merit of treatises rests with Select Committee of Legislative Council appointed on 6th June on motion of Mr Murray Inform Dr Feddy

A2.18 779 780


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CS REF NO



49/08780 1849 09 07 Hon CS Commercial Wharf Thomas Croft Audit Office, Sydney “W L”

1849 09 06 1849 09 08 1849 09 14~ 1849 09 18 1849 09 14 1849 09 18

At top: “Thomas Croft” Letter complaining of delays in paying of moneys at the Treasury: 16 August - Schooner “Sultan” brought witness from Moreton Bay – as agent for vessel, lodged application in Auditor General’s Office 19 August - Schooner “Ann Mary” brought 3 prisoners from Moreton Bay – application lodged in Auditor General’s Office Advised by Treasury Warrants not yet received there Also at top: “A.O. 1554 – 16/9/49” & Notes in margin Refer to Auditor General Noted – to be returned Inform Mr Croft Notes re above Accounts have been payable since 6 September 1849 – no unnecessary delays in passing Mr Croft’s accounts – incomplete – in instance referred to, one of Requisitions had to be sent to Criminal Crown Solicitor for Certificate of officer as to arrival in Sydney of the party Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Mr Croft accordingly – does not appear to have great cause for complaint

A2.18 781 782 – 783

49/04006 1849 04 26 Immigration Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether “C A F”

1849 04 23 1849 04 27~ 1849 05 01

Letter reporting on Petition from Inhabitants of Wide Bay District re expediency of forwarding Emigrants to Maryborough [No 49/137] Para 2: If emigrants sent direct to Moreton Bay from England expedient for some to be despatched to outlying parts & Notes in margin Inform Petitioners according to the tenor of this report Petitioners

A2.18 784 - 785

49/03322 1849 04 07 His Ex Charles FitzRoy, Governor

At top: “Inhabitants Burnett River Wide Bay” Petition of squatters, storekeepers & others in Burnett River & Wide Bay Districts re need for labour – no Emigration Depot near District – large number of sheep depasturing, Maryborough on River Mary & the shipping port for Wide Bay – suggesting Port a fitting place for Emigration Depot – town of Maryborough able to receive & house emigrants until hired – suggest 10 married & 40 unmarried male emigrants quarterly could be employed Signatories Arthur Lloyd, Robert Strathdee, John D Cooper, …?… J B Reid, H P Bouverie, Pollet Cardew, Samuel Ayerst, Thomas Ayerst, C R Haly, W O’Grady Haly, William E Oliver, John J M Borthwick, George Clapperton, David Archer & Co., William Archer, Charles Archer, William Strathdee, Thomas Archer, E B Hawkins, David Perrier, David Barker, Robert Wilkin, Humphreys & Herbert?, Charles Sidney Porter, Erskine Marjoribanks, John N O’Donnell? Thomas Herbert, C F Lawless, George Furber, Thomas Rickett, E T Aldridge, R & H Palmer, John Palmer, P Lawless, W H Wales?, A K Mackenzie, E Camportfill?

A2.18 786 – 787


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1849 04 08~ 1849 04 13

Notes re above Refer for report of Immigration Agent Emigration Agent [Ref 49/04006]

788

49/08318

1849 08 25

Hon CS

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1849 08 28~ 1849 09 01~ 1849 09 06~ 1849 09 07~ 1849 08 22

Notes [difficult to read] 49/06399 - 5 July 49 Surveyor General reporting re Moreton Bay Schedule of Lands [see A2.19 – p 003+] 49/05724 - Schedule duly enclosed herewith Sent to Law Officers Not aware that anything further to be done on 49/08318 Should not have been brought forward to ascertain if disposed of Nothing further to be done on this Letter reporting on subdivision of land adjoining Queen’s Wharf on North side of Brisbane River – descriptions of allotments brought forward in Schedule of 16th June last - No 49/285 - & proclaimed for sale on 1st August 1849 as Lots Nos 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 [No 49/415] & Notes in margin [very difficult to read] [Ref 49/02659]

A2.18 789 – 790 791 - 792

49/02659 49/02659

1849 03 17 Hon CS J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

Brisbane J C Wickham “E D T” Surveyor General’s Office “T L M” Brisbane Inhabitants of North Brisbane G S Le Breton, Ambrose

1849 03 11 1849 03 17 1849 03 19~ 1849 04 03 1849 04 07 1849 04 07~ 1849 04 16 1849 07 17~ 1849 07 24 1849 03 09

Letter enclosing application from Storekeepers in North Brisbane that portion of land adjoining Queen’s Wharf at North Brisbane be measured & Lots brought forward for sale [No 49/11] Para 2: Recommends application – Section of land S E of Government Wharf & Commissariat Stores bounded by these premises & Margaret Street & between River & William Street be divided into Lots for sale Para 3: Re shape of land & sizes of allotments – mentions water frontage (as at South Brisbane in Sections 5 & 6) & William Street Para 4: Urges compliance with Storekeepers request: oldest residents in town – hitherto tenants of Stores in Prisoners Barracks but now desirous of building wharves for convenience of their businesses – Government Wharf falling into decay Para 5: No land on North Bank for sale – whole of South Bank between N & S Brisbane will have been on market after sale of 28th Inst giving inhabitants of South Brisbane advantage & Notes in margin Surveyor General for report To be returned – noted Asst Surveyor instructed to subdivide lands in question although their sale will interfere with original design of streets – for reasons assigned by Applicants & considering recommendation of Capt Wickham appears no objection to compliance with request, land being well situated & adapted to purposes applied for Entd 49/72 folio 26 in vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Capt Wickham, copy to Surveyor General [Ref 49/08318] Resubmitted Surveyor General Letter re inability to procure water frontage for erection of stores & wharves – storage trade in hands of South side residents – requests survey & sale of land as per chart commencing at Commissariat Store

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Eldridge, Thomas Dowse, Richard J Coley, J Richardson, G Edmondston, James Sutherland

& bounded by the River, Margaret & William Streets – recommends one allotment adjoining present Government Wharf & Commissariat Store be reserved for public wharf accommodation [Chart not filmed here]

49/05724 1849 06 18 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General

1849 06 16

Letter transmitting with view to proclamation for sale at Brisbane descriptions of the undermentioned Town and Suburban & Country Lots in the Moreton Bay District [No 49/285] Particulars [Situation/ No of Allot/ No of Section/ Area/ Applicant/ Prices/ Remarks] Town Lots Applicant: On the recommendation of Capt Wickham in letter to Colonial Secretary of 4th May 1849 transmitted 23rd May last (No 49/04893 returned herewith – see p 811) North Brisbane Allots 1, 18-20/Section 8/ These allotments have not hitherto been proclaimed for sale Allots 1,2,19,20/ Section 33/ Allotments were offered for sale as Lots 1,2,5 & 6 on 22nd March 1848 – not sold Allots 1,19,20/ Section 6/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 9, 10 & 11 on 13th December last – not sold Allotments 7, 9-11/ Section 10/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 3,4,5 & 6 on 13th December last – not sold Allot 18/ Section 10/ This allotment sold as Lot 1 on 13th December last to J Herrman but he failed to complete purchase Allot 10/ Section 2/ This allotment sold to Thomas Dowse as Lot 1 on 27th November 1844 but he failed to complete purchase Allots 11-14/ Section 2/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 2,3,4 & 5 on 27th November 1844 - not sold Allots 15-17/ Section 2/ These allotments have not hitherto been proclaimed for sale Allots 18 & 19/ Section 2/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 4 & 5 on 8th March 1846 - not sold Allots 8-11/ Section 3/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 6,7,8 & 9 on 27th November 1844 – not sold South Brisbane Allots 4 & 7/ Section 1/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 4 & 5 on 25th September 1844 – not sold Allots 6,13-16/ Section 4/ Allotments offered for sale - Lot 16 on 9th August 1843 & Lots 7,8,9 & 10 on 10th September 1845 – not sold Ipswich Allots 6 & 26/ Section 5/ Allotments sold as Lots 15 & 19 on 22nd March 1848 to Elizabeth Smith and Thomas Hill - failed to complete purchase North Brisbane Applicants: Le Breton, Eldridge and Hockings and The Crown Allots 1-7/ Allotments near the Queens Wharf & being on the waterside are brought forward to meet wants of mercantile portion of community in the erection of stores the site & locality being well adapted for the purpose

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CS REF NO



1849 06 19~

Suburban Lots Applicant: On the recommendation of Capt Wickham in letter to Colonial Secretary of 4th May last, transmitted 23rd May last Parish of Ipswich near Ipswich Allots 1-3, 9-17/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 1,2,3 & 7-15 inclusive on 28th March last – not sold Northern Suburban Allotments near Ipswich Allots 1 & 3/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 16 & 17 on 28th March last – not sold Allot 2/ Sold as Lot 18 on 28th March last to P Kelly – deposit forfeited & sale cancelled Allots 4-7, 12-17/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 19-22 and 26-31 inclusive on 28th March last – not sold Parish of Chuwor [Chuwar] near Ipswich Allots 7-11/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 32-36 inclusive on 28th March last – not sold Eastern Suburban Allotments near North Brisbane Allotments 31-37, 39-42/ Allotments have not hitherto been proclaimed for sale Western Suburban Allotments near South Brisbane Allotments 31-33, 41, 44/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 1,2,3,7,10 on 23rd August 1848 – not sold Eastern Suburban Allotments near North Brisbane Allotments 43-51/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 2-10 inclusive on 16th December 1846 – not sold Applicant: On the recommendation of Capt Wickham in letter to Colonial Secretary of 16h May 1849, transmitted 9th June 1849 (49/05356 returned herewith – see p 815) Parish of Bulimba Allots 1-10/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 18-27 on 13th December 1848 – not sold – now applied for by Capt Wickham on behalf of recently arrived immigrants per ship “Chaseley” Country Lots Applicant: On the recommendation of Capt Wickham in letter to Colonial Secretary of 16h May 1849, transmitted 9th June 1849 (49/05356 returned herewith – see p 815) Parish of Bulimba No allotment numbers [4 large areas of land - 89 acres, 160 acres, 230 acres, 180 acres]/ These lands were offered for sale as Lots 28, 29, 30 & 31 on 13th December last – not sold – now applied for by Capt Wickham on behalf of recently arrived immigrants per ship “Chaseley” & Notes in margin 49/05356, 49/04893 Mr V


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“C A F”

1849 06 19~ 1849 06 26~ 1849 06 27

Submitted for Governor’s approval Approved Proclaimed 26th June for sale at Brisbane Moreton Bay on 1st August 1849 Colonial Treasurer with descriptions, Capt Wickham [Ref 49/06399]

49/04893 1849 05 22 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham “C A F” W Elyard for the CS “L G”~

1849 05 04 1849 05 22~ 1849 05 23 1849 05 23 1849 05 25~ 1849 05 31~

Letter applying for land to be brought forward for sale – great demand - influx of immigrants per ships “Fortitude” & “Chaseley”[No 49/20] Town Allotments Brisbane (North) All unsold allotments in Sections 1,2,3,4,6,8,10 & 33 Brisbane (South) All unsold allotments in Sections 3 & 4 Ipswich All unsold allotments Suburban Allotments All unsold Eastern Suburban Allotments in Parish of Brisbane (North) All unsold Western Suburban Allotments in Parish of Brisbane (South ) Some of the Suburban Allotments Parish of Ipswich offered for sale 28th last March particularly Northern Suburban Allotments & Notes in margin Refer to Surveyor General Noted - to be returned Returned in Surveyor General’s No 49/285 Capt Wickham informed – See 49/05724 Proclaimed 26th June 1849 Note Mr Gordon? – Immediate Absolutely necessary that Brisbane Schedule should be prepared to meet great influx of immigrants into that District Schedule herewith of Town & Suburban allotments as herein enumerated

A2.18 811 – 813 [no p 810] 814

49/05356 1849 06 06 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham W Elyard for the CS “C A F

1849 05 16 1849 06 07 1849 06 11~ 1849 06 06 1849 06 07~

Letter requesting certain Suburban & Country Lots Parish of Bulimba offered for sale 13th December last be brought forward – application made by immigrants per ship “Chaseley” – recommends – also waterside allotments near Public Wharf in Brisbane (North) [No 49/23~] & Notes in margin Transmitted for report of Surveyor General Noted – to be returned Returned in Surveyor General’s letter No 49/285 Proclaimed 26 June 1849 – See 49/05724 & Note [pinned to front of letter] 49/04893 – 4 May 1849 – Police Magistrate Brisbane suggesting certain Portions be brought on for sale – sent to Surveyor General Refer this also to the Survey General

A2.18 815 - 816


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CS REF NO



49/05256 1849 06 04 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General “W L” “C A F”

1849 05 31 1848 06 04 [as it is] 1849 06 07 1849 06 07 1849 06 08~

At top: “Darling Downs District” Letter forwarding accounts from Thomas Alford for supply of rations to Asst Surveyor Burnett Darling Downs District 1st January-30th April 1849 - requests payment [No 49/258] Margin Rations 1 - 783 provisions 2 – 59 forage £48-4-0 Also at top: “A.O.863 – 6 June 1849” & Notes in margin Auditor General - to be returned Examined & considered to be correct Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved

A2.18 817 – 818

49/05130 1849 05 30 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General “W L” “C A F”

1849 05 28 1849 05 30 1849 06 07 1849 06 07 1849 06 08~ 1849 06 11

At top: “A.O.831 – 31 May 1849” Letter transmitting accounts for equipment obtained for Asst Surveyor Moriarty proceeding to Moreton Bay – requests payment [No 49/254] Margin F Mitchell & Co/ 5 May 1849/ Tents, tables etc T Woolley/ 28 April 1849/ Sundry articles Richard Binnie/ 9 May 1849/ Saddlery G Whitfield/ 9 May 1849/ Firearms R M Lindsay/ 9 May 1849/ Firearms TOTAL - £57-11-6 & Notes in margin Auditor General – to be returned Examined & considered to be correct Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved “B.C.”

A2.18 819

49/03607 49/03607

1851 05 16

Note Police Paddock at Ipswich Abstract No 51/10 42 acres as a Reserve for Police Paddock at Ipswich Approved Surveyor General Police Magistrate Moreton Bay with copy of descriptions Returned to Records Also at top: “49/02493” Note Reserve for Police Paddock Balranald Abstract No 50/206 84 acres 2 roods 17 perches Reserve for Police Paddock Balranald Approved Surveyor General

A2.18 820 821


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CS REF NO



49/03607 49/03607 49/03607

1849 04 17

Hon CS~

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General

1851 02 11~ 1851 02 07~ 1850 11 02 1850 10 30 1851 02 07 1849 04 16 1849 09 01~ 1849 09 03~ 1849 09 10 1850 04 04 1850 04 09 1850 09 07~ 1850 09 13 1851 06 03~

Bench Balranald with copy of descriptions & Note in margin Papers returned to Records with another case Also at top: “49/00221” Note Re papers given out with 49/03607 – Surveyor General – 16 April 1849 – re measurement of Police Paddocks Given to Mr Macpherson for Abstract Reserve for Police Paddock at Cooma Abstract No 50/178 64 acres – Reserve for Police Paddock at Cooma Approved Surveyor General Bench Cooma with copy of descriptions Also at top: “49/00221, 49/02493” Letter re measurement of Police Paddocks – measurements in progress, will report once surveys & descriptions to hand [No 49/198] & Notes in margin Read Resubmitted several times Query re descriptions See 49/06432 [Ref 49/01057] & Note Query whether still required – See 49/02493 Abstract No 50/11 36 acres 3 roods site for Police Paddock at Armidale Approved Surveyor General Bench Armidale with copy of descriptions Anything further received? Apparently not Resubmitted - “To be left to the parties” Reserve for the Paddock at Cooma Duplicate of document at p 823

822 823 824 – 825 826

49/01057 1849 01 27 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1849 01 23 1849 03 10~ 1849 04 12

[PRINTED LETTER] At top: “Surveyor General” Letter informing that necessary measures taken to furnish surveys required [No 49/42] & Notes in margin Reqn No 49/00221 - No 49/20 dated 18th January 1849 Subject: Measurement of Police Paddocks Resubmitted Surveyor General [Ref 49/03607] Note

A2.18 827 828


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1849 08 31 1849 09 10~ 1849 09 10 1849 11 06~ 1849 11 07 1849 12 12 1850 02 19 1850 02 19~

Abstract Nos 49/96, 49/94~, 49/95~, 49/97~, 49/98~, 49/99~ & 49/100~ 33 acres site for Police Paddock Binalong 40 acres site for Police Paddock Tumut 40 acres site for Police Paddock Wagga Wagga 37acres 2 roods 36 perches site for Police Paddock Drayton 52 acres site for Police Paddock Warwick 40 acres site for Police Paddock Dubbo 40 acres site for Police Paddock Molong All approved Surveyor General Commandant Mounted Police with copy of descriptions [crossed out] Memo: These Reserves are not for Mounted Police but for Benches beyond Settled Districts Separate letter written to each of the Benches above with copy of descriptions Abstract No 49/114: 35 acres site of Police Paddock Gundagai Approved Surveyor General Bench Gundagai with copy descriptions Abstract No 49/141: 40 acres Reserve for Police Paddock Albury Approved Surveyor General, Bench Albury with copy of descriptions Resubmitted Nothing further seems necessary – lands will be reserved

49/02493 49/02493

1849 03 13

Hon CS

W Elyard for the CS Police Office, Binalong James Manning JP

1849 03 16 1849 03 17~ 1849 03 08 1849 03 15~

Note “49/02493” Query to Surveyor General whether he has approved site alluded to Noted – to be returned At top: “Entd 1.B.C.B. - received 19 March 1849” Letter re fencing of police paddock at Binalong and estimate of expense - Tender accepted [No 49/10] Para 2: 284 rods – cost for paddock approx £31 Para 3: Site of paddock marked out by Surveyor Larmer Para 4: Requires Governor’s authority & Notes in margin “49/00221” Cat B1.1338 May be approved – Surveyor General should be informed re site

A2.18 829 830 – 832

49/00221 49/00221

1851 10 13 1851 10 20

Police Paddock at Tenterfield Abstract No 51/93 – 34 acres 2 roods as Reserve for Police Paddock Tenterfield Approved Surveyor General Bench Tenterfield with copy descriptions Police Paddock - Bombala Abstract No 51/34 – 50 acres 2 roods as Reserve for Police Paddock Bombala Approved

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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



49/00221

1849 01 05

Hon CS

Police Office, Binalong James Manning JP John C Welman JP

1851 05 16 1849 01 03 1849 01 06~ 1849 01 12~ 1849 01 18 1849 03 15

Surveyor General Bench Tenterfield with copy descriptions At top: “Bench Binalong” Letter applying for amount appropriated by Legislative Council (£40) for fencing Police Paddock & for the land – require Governor’s authority to commence work – requests portion of land be allocated [No 49/5] & Notes in margin Mr V £40 voted for fencing Police Paddocks for each Police Station beyond the Boundaries – Estimate should have been submitted of probable expense for fencing Binalong Paddock – before authority given Surveyor General should mark out land at the Stations Surveyor General, Bench [Ref 49/02493] Resubmitted [several times in Feb & March]

835 – 836

49/03233 49/03233

1849 04 04 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F” Brisbane K Cannan, Surgeon Henry Challinor M R C S

1849 04 03 1849 04 04~ 1849 04 23~ 1849 04 25~ 1849 04 28 1849 03 27

Letter re Asst Surveyor Warner’s ill health & application for leave of absence – decision re leave or retirement [No 49/181] Forwarding Mr Warner’s Medical Certificate signed by 2 medical practitioners showing nature of complaint & time required for recovery & Notes in margin For the Governor Brought forward accordingly As further leave recommended in Medical Certificate enclosed (dated 27th ult) will expire soon, Surveyor Warner to resume duties Surveyor General [Certificate] Assistant Surveyor Warner improved – requires another months leave before recommencing official duties – suffering from repeated attacks of pleurisy

A2.18 837 – 838 839

49/01780 1849 02 20 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F”

1849 02 17 1849 02 21~ 1849 02 23~ 1849 02 26~ 1849 03 13

Forwarding letter from Asst Surveyor Warner Moreton Bay with Medical Certificate re his sickness – applying for 2 months leave of absence [Letter not filmed here – medical certificate see p 839] [No 49/90] Para 2: Re frequent recurrence of Mr Warner’s illness - refers to letter 11 April 1848 (48/187) re medical certificates & possible retirement Requests permission to omit Mr Warner from Abstract of Allowances in lieu of equipment & wages until he is able to resume duties & Notes in margin Former papers See 48/04620 enclosed [not filmed here] Mr Warner to furnish Certificate signed by 2 medical practitioners giving nature of disease & time until fit for service – decision re leave of absence or retirement Surveyor General - Enclosure returned [Ref 49/03233]

A2.18 840 - 842


1849 03 24

Letter transmitting account from George S Le Breton for rations supplied to Surveying Party of Asst Surveyor Warner Moreton Bay for period 1 January to 28 February 1849 - £6-8-0 – requests payment [Account not filmed here] [No 49/161]

A2.18 843


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“W L”

1849 03 27 1849 03 27~ 1849 03 28 1849 03 29~ 1849 03 29~ 1849 03 30

& Notes in margin A.O.537- 28/3/49 Auditor General Noted – to be returned Examined & considered to be correct – Balance of Crown Revenue as shown by last Return from Colonial Treasury dated 16th inst was £34,191-15-9 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Surveyor General

49/02905 1849 03 26 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1849 03 22 1849 03 26~ 1849 04 14

Transmitting descriptions of Crown Lands applied for (in Form A) on Pre-emptive Lease & requisite Supplementary Schedules in undermentioned Counties viz Argyle, Bathurst, Bligh, Brisbane, Camden, Cook [Descriptions & Schedules not filmed here] [No 49/149] & Notes in margin Mr V For publication - Advertised in the Gazette of 11th April 1849 Colonial Treasurer forwarding descriptions & Surveyor General informed

A2.18 844


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



48/10142 48/10142 48/10142

1848 09 15

Hon CS

Surveyor General’s Office “T L M” “E D T” Bank of Australasia, Sydney Charles Falconer, Manager S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “C A F” W Elyard for the CS

1849 09 18 1849 09 20 1849 09 21~ 1849 09 22~ 1848 09 15 1848 09 18~ 1848 09 19~ 1848 09 13 1848 09 22 1848 09 25 1848 09 25~ 1848 09 26 1848 09 27~ 1849 06 26

Note [pinned on first page of letter 48/10142 – see p 847] Returned to Colonial Secretary as requested Noted Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Nothing further appears necessary – see 49/02905 Herewith Notes in margin [obscured by above note] Surveyor General to report To be returned – noted Manager informed Letter re Application for Leases of Sections of Crown Lands within the Settled Districts – rent 10/- per Section: Land claimed Ravensworth Estate in County of Durham & in possession of Bank of Australasia: 28000 acres being lands granted to & purchased by late Dr Bowman - re Sections described in Application: Copy of Plan to Surveyor General 11th inst for annexing to Application showing land applied for – Application refused – reasons - requests Surveyor General be directed to receive the Plan & annex it to the Application & Notes in margin See above at p 846 Notes re above Reasons for rejection of Application – original Application enclosed herewith Entd 48/233 folio 574 in Vol 3 [Application not filmed here] Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Re rejection: Application described in general Sections desired, promising further particulars when plans of property obtained from Ravensworth – under circumstances & as Application received on 31st ult, should now be entertained – original Application not enclosed Transmitted to Surveyor General to be acted upon accordingly Upon enquiry found claim was received at Survey Office on 31 August – to be returned with Abstract - noted Mr Falconer informed

A2.18 845 846 847 – 849 850

48/10143 48/10143~

Hon CS~

H Halloran Charles Falconer, Manager S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General

1849 03 24 1848 09 22

Letter re enclosed letter – should have been placed with Pre-emptive Lease papers handed to you Letter applying for lease land within the Settled Districts – re Ravensworth Estate [First page of letter missing – p 852 – appears to be a similar letter to 48/10142 but area of land granted to Dr Bowman 18000 acres in possession of Bank of Australasia & mentions Waverly Estate on the third page] Note re above Re Application: rejected as descriptions of Sections omitted – Application to be lodged by 31st August - Entd 48/234 folio 574 in

A2.18 851 853 – 854 [no p 852] 855


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“C A F” W Elyard for the CS

1848 09 25~ 1848 09 25~ 1848 09 25~ 1848 09 26 1848 09 27~

Vol 3 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Same observations apply in this case as in that of 48/10142 This Application should also be entertained Transmitted to Surveyor General to be acted on accordingly Entd 1.B.C.P.? – noted - to be returned with abstract Returned in Surveyor General’s letter No 49/149 of 23rd March 1849 [as it is] Noted – See 49/02905

49/02693 49/02693

1849 03 19 Hon E Deas Thompson [as it is] Colonial Secretary His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor

North Brisbane William Pettigrew “C A F” W Elyard for the CS “T L M” “C A F” North Brisbane William Pettigrew Air Colliery [as it is – Ayr?] W Dickson, Manager A M Whisson, Clerk Ayr James McDerment

1849 03 07 1849 03 20~ 1849 03 20 1849 04 23~ 1849 04 26~ 1849 05 02 1849 05 08 1849 05 10 1849 05 11~ 1849 05 14 1849 03 07 1848 05 01 1848 04 10

At top: “William Pettigrew” Letter enclosing Memorial for Governor Also at top: “Entd 1.B.C.P – 3 May 1849” Notes re above Acknowledge receipt – Memorial to Sir Charles FitzRoy on return from Port Phillip – “Immediate” Mr Pettigrew Bring forward accordingly - Brought forward – to be returned Surveyor General to be informed – query whether vacancy in Department Surveyor General to report – noted No vacancy in Moreton Bay – Mr Moriarty just appointed as temporary surveyor - Entd 49/96 folio 35 in Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Mr Pettigrew to be informed Mr Pettigrew Memorial of William Pettigrew – appointed by Revd Dr Lang formerly a Presbyterian Minister in Sidney [sic] to office of Surveyor to a proposed Company “Cooksland Colonization Company” – on arrival found proposed company not yet formed – anxious to be engaged – seeks appointment under Government in the District – submits copies of testimonials re character & ability [Testimonial] Re William Pettigrew – employed to survey tunnel beneath a wood – re surveying skills – recommends to Surveying Department & [Testimonial] Re William Pettigrew – employed for 3 years as land surveyor – re ability & character - recommends

A2.18 856 857 858 859

49/02244 1849 02 05 [as it is - should be 5th March]

Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General

1849 03 03

Letter re land for Church of England at Ipswich Moreton Bay – sites measured & copies of surveyor’s descriptions to be inserted in an Abstract of Church Appropriations to be forwarded to you [No 49/113] & Notes in margin Ref 48/07529 Abstract Nos 1,2 & 3 a. r. p. 1 0 32 site for Church 1 24 site for School House 1 24 site for Parsonage at Ipswich Moreton Bay in connection with the Church of England

A2.18 860 - 861


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1849 03 17

Approved Surveyor General, Bishop of Newcastle to apply for Deeds

48/07529 1848 06 29 Hon CS Sydney W G Newcastle W Elyard for the CS S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “C A F”

1848 06 28 1848 07 01~ 1848 07 03 1848 07 04~ 1848 07 04 1848 07 05~ 1848 07 06~ 1848 07 12~ 1849 02 08~ 1849 02 15~ 1849 02 17~

At top: “Bishop of Newcastle” Letter re erection of Church at Ipswich Moreton Bay – requests Governor to sanction appropriation of land for site including parsonage & schoolhouse annexed – Allotments selected are shown in enclosed sketch [sketch not filmed here] Also at top: “Entd 1.B.C.J~ 4th July 1848” & Notes in margin Refer to Deputy Surveyor General for report – inform His Lordship Blank cover – noted Apprised – to be returned Situation herein described is part of Reserve for public buildings – vacant & selection as far as Nicholas Street is unobjectionable – area is 2 acres Entd 48/154 folio 535 in vol 3 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved The Bishop of Newcastle [Ref 49/02244] Resubmitted To be expedited Write again

A2.18 862 – 863


1849 02 06 1849 02 09~ 1849 02 17~ 1849 02 19~

Letter re measurement of Allotments on road to Eagle Farm near North Brisbane – measured lands introduced into Moreton Bay Schedule forwarded in October last, proclaimed for sale on 13th December & Notes in margin Mr V For explanation Surveyor General omitted to point this out in Schedule referred to Read

A2.18 864

48/07005 48/07005

1848 06 13

Hon CS

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “C A F” Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham

1848 07 21~ 1848 07 26~ 1848 07 31~ 1848 08 18~ 1849 01 15~ 1849 01 18~ 1849 01 22 1848 06 02

Note Asst Surveyor Warner instructed to measure allotments on road to Eagle Farm & allotments will be brought forward in Schedule for Sale Other allotments referred to, with exception of those reserved or appropriated, were introduced in Schedule of Moreton Bay Lands No 48/266 of 10th ult Entd 48/170 folio 545 in vol 3 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Note Approved Capt Wickham, Surveyor General Resubmitted Mr V Surveyor General [Ref 49/01428] At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter re application from John Massey brickmaker Brisbane to

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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“C A F” W Elyard for the CS

1848 06 15~ 1848 06 16~

purchase allotment of 5 acres on north side of road to Eagle Farm adjoining Eastern Suburban Allotments at North Brisbane – recommends few allotments be measured & brought forward for sale – Massey paid Government £17-10 for licences to make bricks on ground applied for Also recommends following allotments be advertised for sale: Town Allotments Nos 1, 18, 19, 20 of Section 4 in North Brisbane & Nos 11, 12, 13, 14 of Section 1 in North Brisbane Western Suburban Allotments – South Brisbane Nos 31, 32 & 33 being Lots 12, 13 & 14 of Sale of 21st October 1846 Suburban Lots in Parish of Ipswich for which offer was made at Sale of 15th September 1847 Any allotments in the Town of Ipswich which are measured Also at top: “Entd 1.B.C.M – 19 June 1848” & Notes in margin Refer to Surveyor General To be returned - noted

[no p 867]

49/00211 1849 01 05 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General “W L” “C A F”

1849 01 03 1849 01 05 1849 01 08~ 1849 01 13 1849 01 15~ 1849 01 16~ 1849 01 18

At top: “Surveyor General” Letter transmitting 2 accounts presented by Thomas Alford Darling Downs for rations supplied to Asst Surveyor Burnett during period 21 September to 31st December 1848 - £42-15 – requests payment [Accounts not filmed here] [No 49/2] Also at top: “A.O.45 – 9/1/49” & Notes in margin Auditor General Noted – to be returned Rations 532 provisions @ 11d per ration 24-7-8 92 forage @ 4/- per ration 18-8-0 42-15-8 Examined & considered to be correct Balance of the Crown Reserves as shown in last Return from Colonial Treasury dated 5th inst was £50,563-0-10 “Accounts enclosed” [Accounts not filmed here] Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Surveyor General

A2.18 869

49/11733 1849 12 10 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F”

1849 12 06 1849 12 18~ 1849 12 20~ 1849 12 24

Letter re Police Paddock at Ipswich – Asst Surveyor Warner found Magistrates had already fenced in a paddock in irregular manner – interfered with Streets in the town – makes recommendation – requests Governor’s decision [No 49/612] & Notes in margin Deemed advisable under circumstances to have alteration effected at once Approved Bench Ipswich, Surveyor General

A2.18 870 - 871

49/11456 1849 11 30 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney

1849 11 26

Letter re withdrawal from sale of Country Lots at Brisbane & stating that not necessary to bring to auction lands already obtainable at the

A2.18 872 - 873


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



T L Mitchell “C A F”

1849 12 04~ 1849 12 08 1849 12 12

Treasury [No 49/592] & Notes in margin Approved Surveyor General informed Copy to Colonial Treasurer

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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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CONTENTS

Reel No. A2.18

New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934

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

Letters received 1848 and papers filed with them 1 – 017 [continued from Reel A2.17] Letters received 1849 and papers filed with them 018 – 873 [continued on Reel A2.19]

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