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Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.19 – Part 2 of 3 www.slq.qld.gov.au Last revised: Jul 2015 of 44

NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND

RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1849 - 1850 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.19 CONTINUED FROM A2.18

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LETTERS RECEIVED 1850 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM

Governor Sir Charles A FitzRoy Benjamin Hawes

Downing Street Grey “C A F” London John Dunmore Lang Manchester

1849 11 30 1850 04 30~ 1850 05 04~ 1847 10 02 1847 09 21

At top: “M9156 – 4th May 1850” [PRINTED] – See also NSW Votes & Proceedings of the Legislative Council during the Session of the year 1850 – Vol. I – No 68] No. 20 COPY OF A DESPATCH FROM THE RIGHT HONORABLE EARL GREY, to GOVERNOR SIR CHARLES A FITZROY (No.189) [p 88] – [p 89] (includes p 87 crossed through) Letter re arrival of Ship “Fortitude” at Moreton Bay conveying emigrants misled by Dr Lang – enclosing correspondence & discusses - mentions Dr Lang’s Land Association & plans re emigration - also mentions Mr Muscatt [as it is - also spelt Muscutt] & Mr Hawes – sanctions Governor’s actions & gives assent to temporary subsistence to emigrants – re land promised by Dr Lang & criminal prosecution of Dr Lang for obtaining money under false pretences & Notes in margin For the Executive Council Clerk Executive Council Executive 50/186 - laid before Council 4 May 1850 Enclosure 1 in No. 20 [p 90] “Copy” Letter re growing superior cotton in Australia: proposal that 50-100 families of labourers proceed to Colony to cultivate cotton. – cost £5000 - re subscription, Thomas Bazley, President of Chamber of Commerce Manchester subscribed £100 – arrangements re free passage & availability of suitable land in Moreton Bay – ship to be chartered to sail from Glasgow about 1st January next – reply to Post Office Manchester “Copy” Cultivation of Cotton in Australia Experiment re suitability of soil & climate of Cooksland North-eastern Australia for cotton & other tropical produce using European free labour – mentions Dr Lang – arrangements – outlay £5000, agreement

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Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.19 – Part 2 of 3 Last revised: Jul 2015 www.slq.qld.gov.au

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Benjamin Hawes The Rt Hon Earl Grey, Her Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies Hon the Board of Trade Benjamin Hawes

123 Montrose Street, Glasgow John Dunmore Lang 123 Montrose Street, Glasgow John Dunmore Lang Glasgow [signatures of 50 of principal cotton manufacturers of Glasgow – not listed here] 22 Ironmonger Lane, Cheapside John Dunmore Lang

1847 11 05 1848 03 20 1848 02 20 1848 09 12

to contribute - Thomas Bazley, President of Chamber of Commerce & Manufactures at Manchester - £100 Enclosure 2 in No. 20 [p 90] – [p 91] “Copy” Letter re growing cotton in Australia & formation of an Association – details, plans re land & emigration – estimate of £5000 cost enclosed – requests to Government Re tracts of land: suggests island in Moreton Bay (soil, climate similar to Georgia coast in America –finest Sea Island cotton) & alluvial flats of Brisbane River Near Brisbane & at head of navigation [p 91] Estimated expenditure of proposed experiment, with a view to ascertain the practicability of growing cotton by means of European free labour in Australia [Individual Items & costs noted including salary of Cotton Planter from U.S.] TOTAL: £5003 Enclosure 3 in No. 20 [p 91] – [p 92] “Copy” Letter re parties in Scotland interested in growing cotton in Northern or Moreton Bay Division of New South Wales – funds available Re emigrants & availability of land on Brisbane River – details Re employment of women & children – Minister of Religion & Schoolteacher to accompany emigrants – arrangements Extensive scheme of emigration for cultivation of cotton & sugar at Moreton Bay will be submitted – enclosing Memorial on cotton cultivation in Australia forwarded to Hon Board of Trade, signed by 50 of the principal cotton manufacturers of Glasgow [p 92] “Copy” Memorial of Cotton Manufacturers of the City of Glasgow & its vicinity Re cotton trade & sources of cotton particularly U.S. – proposed experiment in Northern Districts New South Wales – mention specimen of Australian cotton exhibited by Revd Dr Lang pronounced very valuable Enclosure 4 in No. 20 [p 92] – [p 93] “Copy” Letter re emigration to Moreton Bay District to cultivate cotton & other tropical produce with European free labour – submits testimonials: Letter from Thomas Bazley, President Chamber of Commerce Manchester Certificate of Character & Value of Australian Cotton First party of emigrants (210 adults) to sail from London “tomorrow”-“Fortitude” chartered – mentions Commissioners of Emigration & 2 Colonization Companies: one for Port Phillip District “Port Phillip Colonization Company” & one for Cooksland or Moreton Bay “not yet

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Rev Dr Lang William McBryde Dr Lang Rev Dr Lang, 123 Montrose Street, Glasgow Rev Dr Lang The Rev Dr Lang The Rt Hon Earl Grey

New Bridge Mills, Manchester Thomas Bazley Glasgow James & John Wright Downing Street B Hawes Downing Street B Hawes Downing Street B Hawes Downing Street B Hawes Cooksland Colonization Association 30 Basinghall Street, London Edward Muscutt, Secretary

1848 05 27 1847 04 15 1847 11 02 1847 12 15 1848 04 11 1848 10 21 1848 08 03

finalised” Re emigrants per “Fortitude” – details re arrangements & benefits required - mentions payment of gratuities to Surgeon & Captain & Officers of Ship P S Letter detained – “Fortitude” sailed from Gravesend for Moreton Bay on 14th inst – “J D L, Glasgow – 19th September 1848” [p 93] Copy of a Letter from T Bazley President of the Chamber of Commerce, at Manchester Letter re promotion of growing cotton wool in Australia – recommends cotton already grown in Australia & recommends Dr Lang’s Plan COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY OF AUSTRALIAN COTTON Re examination of sample of Cotton Wool* from Australia – very valuable kind – 11d-12d per lb – re qualities * Grown on the Brisbane River, at Moreton Bay & forwarded, through a mutual friend, to Mr McBryde, by Dr Lang Enclosure 5 in No. 20 [p 93] – [p 94] “Copy” Acknowledging letters applying for free passage to Moreton Bay for 100 families of labourers to be employed in cultivation of cotton - directed by Earl Grey to inform that an Association must be formed to try the cultivation of cotton & to agree to purchase Crown lands Enclosure 6 in No. 20 [p 94] “Copy” Letter re application for means of sending 100 families of agricultural labourers from Glasgow to Moreton Bay for cultivation of cotton – Earl Grey considers terms of arrangement inadmissible Enclosure 7 in No. 20 “Copy” Letter re arrangements for sending 100 families of emigrants - details re land on the banks of the Brisbane – re passage for Minister & Schoolmaster – Lord Grey cannot depart from decision of 15th December last – mentions Emigration Commissioners Enclosure 8 in No. 20 “Copy” Re letter dated 12th ult re bounty on emigrants despatched to Moreton Bay in “Fortitude” to grow cotton – aware of general rules re aid from public funds, Lord Grey declines to order payment of bounty Enclosure 9 in No. 20 [p 95] “Copy” Letter forwarding Resolution & seeking favourable consideration of project – encloses copy of proposals submitted to Her Majesty’s Government & requests deputation be received to explain particulars of enterprise

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Edward Muscutt, 30 Basinghall Street

[also spelt Muscatt] F Scott, Chairman E Muscutt, Secretary Edward Muscutt, Secretary Downing Street B Hawes

1848 08 22

“Copy” At a Meeting of gentlemen (specially invited) interested in promoting Emigration to Cooksland in Australia, held on Monday the 24th July 1848, at the “Kings Head” Tavern, Poultry THE HONOURABLE FRANCIS SCOTT M.P. in the Chair Resolution: Re promotion of Emigration to Australia, approve of Revd Dr Lang’s suggestion re colonizing Cooksland on East Coast of Australia, considered negotiations carried on by Dr Lang, express willingness to afford facilities for formation of Company, Committee to be formed for procuring Charter of Incorporation for Company to be called Cooksland Colonization Association Committee: John Atkinson, Rev Thomas Binney, John Boyd M.P., Peter Burnell, Joseph Cooper, Rev F A Cox D.D., Charles deBogue, William Alers Hankey, George Knox, The Rev J D Lang D.D., Samuel Morley, William Johnstone Neale, George Offer, Rev R Redpath M.A., James Rolfe, John Scoble, William Tyler, Joshua Wilson, Gilchrist Whicker, Rev John Young M.A. “Copy” Proposals to be laid before Earl Grey, Her Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, by and on behalf of the Cooksland Colonization Company: 1Selection & purchase of land in NSW north of 30th parallel of South Latitude - details 2 Re payment for lands selected – details 3 Payment by grant of land equal in value to costs incurred in construction of roads, bridges, quays etc 4 Payment in land for expenditure establishing model farms & factories 5 Company to be granted Charter of Incorporation – details Enclosure 10 in No. 20 [p 95] – [p 96] “Copy” Acknowledging letter of 3rd inst accompanied by Resolution – reporting Earl Grey’s decision re proposals contained in Resolution – mentions Dr Lang & selection of land in Moreton Bay District – discussion re Dr Lang’s earlier proposals – discussion re purchase of lands by an Association – re deputation

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Executive Council Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether Clerk of the Council

1849 03 21

At top: “M8158 – 28 March 1849” Summary of Proceedings of the Legislative Council on the 20th March 1849 relative to an application from Mr Henry Challinor the late Surgeon Superintendent of the “Fortitude” for payment of a gratuity and for remuneration of his services whilst in charge of the Immigrants in Quarantine – Minute No 49/11 [49/12 written over] Letters from Mr Challinor late Surgeon Superintendent of the “Fortitude” laid before the Council [No 49/58] 1 Letter to Colonial Secretary seeking usual gratuity on Immigrants arrived at Moreton Bay under his charge 2 Letter to Agent of Immigration requesting allowance whilst engaged by Capt Wickham to attend immigrants by “Fortitude” in quarantine on Moreton Island Local government has no power to grant gratuity for medical services

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1849 03 21~ 1849 03 21

to emigrants per “Fortitude” – reasons – copy of instruction from Earl Grey to Police Magistrate Brisbane Re application for allowance re immigrants in quarantine: Council recommend he receive highest allowance £1 per diem – Capt Wickham to be authorized to pay Mr Challinor & Notes in margin Approved – Immediate Police Magistrate Moreton Bay “49/02663, 49/02697 returned herewith” [see p 138, p 132 ] – See M9156

49/04145 1849 04 30 Hon CS Kangaroo Point, Brisbane Henry Challinor late Surgeon Superintendent of the Ship “Fortitude” “C A F”

1849 03 12 1849 05 01~ 1849 04 30~

Letter requesting usual gratuities – reports Capt Wickham unable to pay for emigrants per “Fortitude” as chartered by Dr Lang & not by Commissioner of Land & Emigration Details of his case: re application for appointment as Surgeon Superintendent - accompanied by an aunt & 2 cousins who acted as Hospital Assistants – mentions Mr Brotherton MP for Salford, Manchester; Mr Wood; medical examiner Dr Ferguson, Physician-accoucheur to the Queen; Mr Walpole; Mr Walcott; Dr Lang & Cooksland Company Remuneration required – costs incurred in leaving, money advanced to Dr Lang in hope of obtaining land on arrival – brought letter of introduction from Earl Grey to His Excellency Sir Charles Fitzroy & to Mr Bradley of Goulbourne [Goulburn?] & Notes in margin Mr Challinor appears to have already received an answer to this [Ref M8158] Note: Former papers – “enclosed”

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49/02697 1849 03 19 Clerk of the Executive Council, Sydney

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane Henry Challinor, M.R.C.S.L. & L.S.A.L? “F L S Merewether” “E D T”

1849 03 12 1849 03 19~ 1849 03 19~ 1849 03 19

At top: “Henry Challinor” Letter requesting payment for services at Quarantine Station Moreton Island – Immigrants from Ship “Fortitude” Also at top: “Executive 49/63 – 19 March 1849” Note Immediate Intended for Agent for Immigration not Clerk of Executive Council Colonial Secretary may consider it expedient to submit application with that for a gratuity to Executive Council - considering hardship of Dr Challinor’s case, Capt Wickham to be authorized to pay him at rate £1 per diem for services Note Letter from him has been referred to Council Executive Council – noted [Ref M8158] [Cover] O H M S/ The Clerk/ of the Executive Council/ Sydney

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“Immigration” [postmarked: “FREE BRISBANE” BRISBANE – NEW SOUTH WALES/ MA*13]

49/02663 49/02663

1849 03 17

Hon CS

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane Henry Challinor late Surgeon Superintendent of the Ship “Fortitude” “E D T”

1849 03 19~ 1849 03 12 1849 03 19 1849 03 19~

Note [attached to front page of letter 49/02663 – see p 138] Inform, re unauthorized promise made by Dr Lang, that local government has no power to grant gratuity for medical services to emigrants on “Fortitude” – reasons – instructions on subject received from Earl Grey’s Despatch - copy to Police Magistrate Brisbane At top: “Henry Challinor” [This is a duplicate of letter 49/04145 – see p 128-130 for details] & Note in margin - “M8158” & Notes re above As Mr Challinor appeals to Executive Council, letter to be laid before it To be circulated & brought forward “tomorrow” if no objection - Immediate Executive - No 49/62

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1849 03 21 1849 03 21 1849 03 21

At top: “M8157 – 22 March 1849” Summary of Proceedings of the Executive Council on the 20th March 1849 relative to a Memorial from the Immigrants by the “Fortitude” respecting land on the north side of the Brisbane, and an allowance in the purchase thereof equal to their passage money – Minute No. 49/12 Re Memorial from emigrants by the “Fortitude” re circumstances in which they were induced to emigrate – desire to settle on north side of the Brisbane about 12 miles south west of Brisbane Town – re land & allowance [No 49/57] Council recommendation re sale of land by auction Re credit for passage money- refers them to Despatch of Secretary of State instructing Governor not to grant them such allowance & Note written across first page Forwarded to Secretary of State by Despatch No 97 of 19 May 1849 & Notes in margin Approved Copy to Capt Wickham & request report on proposed selection of land Capt Wickham “49/02692 returned herewith” Request Surveyor General to obtain report from Surveyor of the District – Immediate Surveyor General - See M9156

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49/06449 1849 07 09 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1849 06 26 1849 07 10~

Letter re Memorial from emigrants by “Fortitude” & letter from J S Langridge [No 49/27] Outlines measures taken to inform emigrants of government’s decision & copy of Minute of Executive Council published in ‘Moreton Bay Courier’ & Notes in margin For information – in reply to 49/05627 Read – See M8157

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49/05627 1849 06 14 Hon E Deas Thomson North Brisbane J S Langridge, Secretary

1849 06 02 1849 06 15

Letter re Memorial from Immigrants per Ship “Fortitude” – query if received at Colonial Office Notes re above Copy of Summary of Executive Council sent to Capt Wickham 21 March 1849 (M8157) together with copy of Despatch referred to therein for information of passengers by “Fortitude” Copy of Surveyor General’s letter (49/03255) also forwarded to Capt Wickham – he was requested to apprise them Note re above Copy of this separately sent today to Mr Langridge, forwarded to Capt Wickham – See 49/06449

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49/03255 49/03255

1849 04 05

Hon CS Sir Thomas L Mitchell, Surveyor General

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General Brisbane James Warner, Asst Surveyor

1849 04 05~ 1849 04 02 1849 04 07~ 1849 04 13 1849 04 15~ 1849 06 01~ 1849 03 27

Note [pinned to front page of letter 49/03255 - see p 155] 49/02692 – J S Langridge – 7 March – transmitting Memorial from emigrants from “Fortitude” sent out by Dr Lang Sent to Executive Council 19 March Letter re application for land to be brought forward for sale, made by immigrants arrived per “Fortitude”, & enclosing Asst Surveyor Warner’s report – will instruct him to lay out land in question – details [No 49/182] Note p 156: “End of June – 49/06449” & Notes in margin Copy to Capt Wickham for information of the parties Police Magistrate These lands have not been brought forward for sale - doubtful when they will be but necessary instructions have been given for measurement Resubmitted – “End of June” Enclosure of the Surveyor General’s letter to the Colonial Secretary dated 2 April 1849 – No 49/182 “Copy” Letter reporting re application to purchase land on North Bank of Brisbane River by immigrants per Ship “Fortitude”: land has been applied for as a lease by William Sheehan – describes land – also applied for by John Williams owing to supposed coal deposits – suggests laying out land in Special Country Lots with reservation for Village allotments – also suggests survey of land between this place & Brisbane re practicability of a road – possibility of ferry across the Brisbane –through Parish of Chuwar to Ipswich

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49/02692 1849 03 19 Hon E Deas Thompson [as it is], Colonial Secretary

Moreton Bay J S Langridge, Secretary “E D T” “F L S M” Executive Council Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether

1849 03 07 1849 03 19 1849 03 20~ 1849 03 17

At top: “J S Langridge” Letter forwarding Memorial for presentation to Governor without delay & Notes re above Executive Council – Immediate Executive - 49/64 – 19 March Laid before Executive Council 20th March 1849 – Min No 49/12~ [obscured] M8157 At top: “M8155 – 19th March 1849” Summary of Proceedings of the Executive Council on the 13th March

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Clerk of the Council 1849 03 17~ 1849 03 21

1849 relative to Earl Grey’s Despatch respecting the Immigrants of “Fortitude” despatched by Dr Lang to Moreton Bay – Minute No 49/10 confirmed 13th March 1849 Re Despatch from Secretary of State 22nd October 1848 - No 178 enclosing correspondence with Revd Dr Lang re payment of bounty to emigrants despatched to Moreton Bay to be employed in cultivation of cotton – no bounty to be issued under circumstances – copy of Earl Grey’s Despatch & letter to Dr Lang enclosed to be forwarded to Capt Wickham to communicate contents to passengers by “Fortitude” [No 49/54] & Notes in margin Approved Police Magistrate Brisbane “M8138 returned herewith” – see M9156

49/01555 1849 02 12 Hon CS Capt Wickham, Magistrate, Brisbane Capt Wickham, Police Magistrate

Brisbane J C Wickham “C A F” Ship “Fortitude”, Moreton Bay John Christmas, Master Brisbane D K Ballow

1849 02 06 1849 03 21~ 1849 01 28 1849 02 01

Letter re supplying emigrants by Ship “Fortitude” with provisions [No 49/8] Para 2: Applied to Master of Ship for copy of Charter Party & encloses reply Para 3: Re letter sent per Schooner “Ann Mary”? reporting “Fortitude” under quarantine – encloses letter from health officer & has commenced removal of emigrants to Brisbane Paras 4-7: Re lodgings for emigrants – permitted them to erect slab huts on portion of Crown Land - to remain until land paid for in England is available Para 8: Enclosing copies of letters to Surgeon Superintendent & Master of “Fortitude” & Notes in margin Cannot sanction arrangement reported by Police Magistrate in Para 4 –permission to erect huts on Crown Land cannot be allowed & any that has been given to be immediately rescinded - see M8155 Enclosure in the letter of the Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of the 6th February 1849 to the Hon the Colonial Secretary “Copy” Letter re removal of “Fortitude” to Moreton Island at request of health officer – anchored, portions of passengers to be landed – protests detention of Ship – outlines instructions from owner of “Fortitude” (does not have copy of Charter Party) - to communicate with Dr Lang’s agent that emigrants may be landed Re detention of the ship & demurrage, also mentions refusal of Mr Richardson to act as agent Re health officer’s opinion – passengers are in a more healthy state since leaving Gravesend No 2 Enclosure in the letter of the Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of the 6th February 1849 to the Hon the Colonial Secretary “Copy” Letter re emigrants per ship “Fortitude” under quarantine at Moreton Island – no new cases of typhus since arrival in the Bay, so on 5th inst may safely be removed to Brisbane [No 2/49] Re arrangements for those passengers landed on the Island – not to be put back on board “Fortitude”

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Surgeon Superintendent of Immigrants, Moreton Island Capt Christmas, Ship “Fortitude”

Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1849 02 02 1849 02 02

No 3 Enclosure in the letter of the Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of the 6th February 1849 to the Hon the Colonial Secretary “Copy” Letter re arrangements for a portion of emigrants to be forwarded to Brisbane on 5th inst – others to follow per the “Susan” – re supply of cooked rations – mentions Mr Watson Instructions given to Master of “Susan” re emigrants baggage - arrangements re all other goods such as agricultural implements etc. to be with Master of “Susan” No 4 Enclosure in the letter of the Police Magistrate Moreton Bay of the 6th February 1849 to the Hon the Colonial Secretary “Copy” Letter re portion of emigrants removing from Moreton Island to Brisbane on 5th inst – ship may now return to anchorage off mouth of River – discusses arrangements to accommodate emigrants – mentions the “Susan”

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49/01168 [“1356” crossed out]

J C Wickham JP Brisbane J Richardson

1849 01 22 Letter reporting arrival on 21 inst of Ship “Fortitude” 640 tons with 270 emigrants – first of a series of vessels to be dispatched to Moreton Bay by Dr Lang under orders of the Commissioners – “Fortitude” not dispatched by Commissioners – reasons – Ship consigned to him, wishes to waive his agency, not in position to attend to their wants & Notes in margin Forwarded to Secretary of State by Despatch No 96 of 19 May 1849 [Cover] J C Wickham Esq

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1849 03 07 At top: “M8124 – 10th March 1849” Proceedings of the Executive Council on the 20th February relative to Dr Lang’s application for allowance of Bounties and payment of gratuities etc on account of Immigrants by the “Fortitude” to Moreton Bay – Minute No 49/7 confirmed 27th February 1849 Re Dr Lang’s letter re immigrants coming to Moreton Bay per “Fortitude” to cultivate cotton on Branches of the Brisbane – re bounties, discusses payment of Surgeon Superintendent & gratuities to Captain & Officers of the Ship, also re salary of Surveyor in Charge [No 49/48] Para 2: Dr Lang requests immediate possession of lands on Brisbane River to enable location of emigrants per “Fortitude” Para 3: This letter accompanied by copy letter from Dr Lang to Mr Hawes re despatch of emigrants per “Fortitude” & requesting Governor be instructed re bounties & allocation of land – such instruction not received Para 4: No arrangements made for reception & location of emigrants per “Fortitude” & Dr Lang’s agent declined to act – government requested to assist – discusses – re rations & lodging in Immigrant Depot Para 5: Council concur in above arrangements – without direction of Secretary of State, bounties & payment of salaries & gratuities should not be allowed – reasons Para 6: Re settlement of immigrants per “Fortitude” – government not responsible, regret that despatched without adequate preparation or

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understanding re amount to be allowed as credit in purchase of land on account of payment of passage money & Notes in margin “49/01526 returned herewith” See letter to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay 21 March 1849 Forwarded to Secretary of State by Despatch No 95 (could be 96) of 19 May 1849 M8155

49/01526 London [J D Lang]

1848 07 13

At top: “Laid before Executive Council 20 February 1849 – Min No 49/7 - FLSM” [PRINTED PUBLICATION] STATEMENT OF THE CAPABILITIES OF COOKSLAND, OR THE MORETON-BAY DISTRICT OF NEW SOUTH WALES, FOR IMMEDIATE, AND EXTENSIVE COLONIZATION; WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF A CHARTERED COMPANY TO EFFECT SUCH COLONIZATION LONDON: PRINTED BY TYLER & REED, BOLT-COURT, FLEET-STREET/ 1848 Capabilities of Cooksland etc. [Names, places etc – keywords] [p A2] New South Wales, South-Eastern Australia, Southern Ocean, Bass’ Straits, Port Phillip, Cooksland or the Moreton Bay District, Tropic of Capricorn, Solitary Isles, Wide Bay [p 4] Cooksland or Moreton Bay District, Egypt, West Indies, cotton, sugar cane, Mr Lindsay Extract of a Report on the physical character and capabilities of the Clarence River District in Cooksland, drawn up by Oliver Fry Esq, JP, Commissioner of Crown Lands in that District [p 5] Clarence River, Richmond [River], Fenelon’s conception, Calypso’s Isle [p 6] Cooksland, cotton, tropical produce, ophthalmic diseases [p 7] Cooksland, Brazils: Rio de Janeiro & Pernambuco; cotton, United States, South Carolina, Brisbane River - cotton grown from American seed - Chamber of Commerce Manchester, Glasgow, T Bazley, James & John Wright [p 7-8] Copy of a letter from T Bazley, Esq., President of the Chamber of Commerce at Manchester - New Bridge Mills, Manchester, Thomas Bazley - 27 May 1848 to Rev Dr Lang re promotion of growing cotton wool in Australia [see also p 117] [p 8-9] “Copy” Letter re examination of sample of cotton wool from Australia*- * Grown on the Brisbane River, at Moreton Bay & forwarded, through a mutual friend, to Mr McBryde, by Dr Lang – Glasgow, James and John Wright, April 15 1847 - to William McBryde [see also p 117] [p 9] cotton wool, United States, East Indies, Sea-Island or American cotton, grains, fruits, roots & vegetables of Europe, cotton-plant, sugar

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cane, Indian corn, flax, barley, beans, turnips, potatoes, lint-miller, heckler [p 10] Flax, corn-miller, cotton crop, sugar canes, mills, steamboats, Sydney, Clarence River, Brisbane River, Cooksland, sheep, cattle, exports, newspaper ‘Moreton Bay Courier’, Scotland [p 11] Protestant emigrants, Great Britain, North of Ireland, land prices & purchase of land, Cooksland [p 12] Commissioner Fry, Clarence River, Cooksland, Protestants, Great Britain, North of Ireland, steam-boat, flax, Ulster, cotton, sugar cane, turnips, potatoes, cotton & sugar mills, vine, fig tree, orange, pineapple, banana, prices: beef, bread, sugar, tea; Brisbane River, Western States of America: Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin [p 13] New York, Philadelphia, London, Liverpool, Cooksland, Western States of America, climate, Mississippi River, Rev W Schmidt missionary to aborigines at Moreton Bay in Cooksland, Brisbane River [p 14] Climate Moreton Bay, Missionary Establishment, British North America, Far West United States, Cooksland, Great Britain, North of Ireland [p 15] Clarence, Richmond & Brisbane Rivers in Cooksland, steam boat, costs of passage, purchase of land [p 16] Purchase of land, shares in Company, Protestants, Cooksland [p 17] Great Britain, North of Ireland, Protestants [p 18] Irish Roman Catholic emigration, Protestants, Episcopal Church in Australian Colonies, Anglican Catholic bishop, Rome, Protestant Dissenters of England & Presbyterians of Scotland & North of Ireland, Church of England in New Zealand [p 19] Church of England emigrants in New Zealand, cost of land, salaries of bishop & archdeacon, Cooksland, cases from List of Intending Emigrants: 1 ‘AB’ – tradesman & family – details [p 20] 2 ‘CD’ – tradesman & family – details 3 ‘EF’ – carpenter & joiner, mechanic – re Land Order – details [p 21] 4 ‘GH’ – unmarried young man, gardener 5 ‘IK’ – farmer & family – details 6 ‘LM’ – young married man – employed as Assistant Operator at an Agricultural Educational Institution, chemical analysis – manufacture of sugar, analysis of gums [p 22] Re land – revenue to the Company – sale of Town Allotments – constructions of roads, bridges, etc., Government Commissioners of Emigration [p 23]

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Details re Company – Model Farm for cultivation of cotton, sugar, coffee, indigo etc, ginning cotton, manufacturing sugar, Earl Grey [p 24] Royal Charter of Incorporation for proposed Company, Cooksland, North America

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49/01526 1849 02 09 His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy

London John Dunmore Lang DD Chairman of the Port Phillip Colonization Company “C A F”

1848 09 12 1849 02 09~ 1849 02 10 1849 02 20~ 1849 05 19

At top: “Dr Lang” Letter transmitting copy letter to Under Secretary of State re emigration to Australia & development of Northern or Moreton Bay District of New South Wales – mentions Mr Hawes & the “Fortitude” Re emigrants per “Fortitude” & salary of Surgeon Superintendent, gratuities to Captain & Officers of the Ship & salary of Surveyor in Charge Tracts of land on Brisbane River – emigrants per “Fortitude” to locate there - Agent is John Richardson of Brisbane [copy letter not filmed here] & Notes in margin To be brought before Executive Council Clerk of the Executive Council – to be returned Executive – 49/36 – 14 February Laid before the Executive Council 20 February 1849 Forwarded to Secretary of State by Despatch No 96 of 19 May 1849 See M8124 [crossed out]

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49/01356 1849 02 05 Hon CS Capt Wickham, Police Magistrate, Brisbane

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham Brisbane D K Ballow, Acting Health Officer

1849 01 24 1849 01 23

Letter re arrival of ship “Fortitude” in Moreton Bay – re report on state of health of passengers & crew – Dr Ballow appointed Health Officer [No 49/3] Para 2: Enclosing Dr Ballow’s report – recommends immigrants be placed under quarantine Para 3: Harbour Master to conduct “Fortitude” to Moreton Island location 15 miles south of Harbour Master’s Establishment – fresh water & fuel Paras 4-5: Anchorage 30 miles from Brisbane – Schooner “Susan” hired to supply necessary fresh provisions etc – costs Paras 6-7: “Fortitude” consigned to private agent – Mr Richardson declined to act as agent, enclosing copy of his letter – re provision of rations Para 8: Mentions Mr Merewether & Dr Lang’s immigrants Para 9: Requests further instructions – mentions Dr Lang & Mr Richardson & the “Fortitude” Para 10: Re supply of rations to immigrants Para 11: Re immigrants on board “Fortitude” – report to be sent to Immigration Agent in Sydney – re Charter Party & gratuities – requests instructions Para 12: Re “Fortitude” being placed under quarantine Para 13: Enclosing copies of letters to Master & Surgeon Superintendent Para 14: Encloses copy of letter to Commandant of Military Detachment requesting a guard – re natives Para 15: Discusses power to act under similar circumstances & Notes in margin - See M8124 Reporting state of health of Immigrant Ship “Fortitude” – Harbour Master reported arrival on 21st inst from England [No 1/49]

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The Master, Ship “Fortitude” The Surgeon Superintendent of Immigrant Ship “Fortitude”

Henry Challinor, Surgeon Superintendent Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1849 01 23 1849 01 24 1849 01 24

Para 2: Enclosing report of Ship’s Surgeon – 8 deaths during passage Paras 3-4: Deaths from typhus fever Paras 5-6: Observations of immigrants & state of health – re typhus – recommends short quarantine on Island for 3 weeks – to be supplied with fresh provisions, clothing to be washed on Island & Notes in margin Forwarded to Secretary of State by Despatch No 96 of 19 May 1849 [Report] Mrs Slaughter – died Oct 9th 1848 – Parturition Oct 2/49 [as it is] – sea sickness Mrs Slaughter’s infant – stillborn Oct 2/49 [as it is] Mrs Lloyd’s infant – died Oct 31/49 born [as it is] Mrs Scrase – died Oct 21/48 – born Oct 12/48 [crossed out] – confined Oct 12/48 – convulsion Mary Jane Scrase – died Nov 22/48 – diarrhea [as it is] Richard Thomas Scrase – died Dec 24/48 – hydrocephalus Elizabeth Childs – died Jan 18/49 – fever, frequency of Richard Scrase – died Jan 4/49 – fever – typhous [also spelt typhus] Under treatment Thomas Stuchbury – diarrhea [as it is] Samson Beardmore – dysentery Wacey, Mrs – debility Mr Pettigrew – simple fever Jane Black – disordered Prima Vice Harvey - William S Hill – continuing fever No new cases of Typhous Fever since death of Richard Scrace on 4th Inst. “Copy” Letter informing that, as Health Officer noted 2 cases of typhus fever on “Fortitude”, passengers & crew to be quarantined – Harbour Master to notify anchorage in the Bay, referred to Surgeon Superintendent [No 1/49 – as it is] Re Mr Richardson declining the Agency – requests copy of Charter Party & any other documents “Copy” Letter reporting Health Officer’s recommendation that Fortitude” be placed under quarantine – recent deaths from typhus [No 49/1] Para 3: Harbour Master to anchor near Moreton Island – fresh water available – re arrangements for communication with Brisbane & supply of fresh food Para 4: Tents on shore for certain immigrants Para 5: Suggests construct bark huts or wigwams so all can be landed Para 6: Re removal to Brisbane Para 7: Mr Watson to erect tents near fresh water Para 8: Master to inform immigrants of strict compliance with Quarantine regulations – re native aborigines – small detachment of military to be posted nearby

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Lieut Cameron, Commanding Detachment of 11th Foot at Brisbane J C Wickham Esq, JP

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate Brisbane J Richardson

1849 01 24 1849 01 23

“Copy” Letter informing passengers & crew of ship “Fortitude” to be placed under quarantine on Moreton Island [No 49/1] Paras 2-3: Requests small military guard to be posted nearby to prevent improper communication, particularly with aborigines – reasons Para 4: Schooner “Susan” hired to communicate with Quarantine Ground & will forward soldiers to Moreton Island Letter notifying Ship “Fortitude” 640 tons with 256 emigrants arrived on 21st inst - consigned to him by Revd Dr Lang Para 2: Declining Agency – reasons – requests emigrants be placed under protection of Government

234 – 236 237 - 238

Governor Sir C A Fitzroy

Downing Street Grey “C A F”

1850 05 13~ 1850 05 13~ 1850 05 14~ 1850 05 14~ 1850 05 20~ 1850 05 28~ 1849 11 26 1849 11 30~

At top: “M9159” [Memo] Re instructions under the Sign Manual confirming appointments made of non-elective Members of the first Council (See V & P for 1844 – p 35) – mentions illegal appointment of Attorney General – query re present instruction (See Govt Gazette for 1844 – p 817) & Notes in margin Sufficient to notify Queen’s appointment Draft Notice Published in Gazette of 17th May 1850 Inform the Speaker Speaker Return when copied Returned At top: “Received by “John Knox” on 30th April 1850” Acknowledging Receipt of Despatch No 101 of 23rd May enclosing copies of Speech opening Session of Legislative Council 17th May, address by Legislative Council & Governor’s reply & reporting appointment of gentlemen to seats in that Body [No 181] Margin Major General Wynyard, Edward Deas Thomson, John Hubert Plunkett, Campbell Drummond Riddell, John George Nathaniel Gibbes, William Lithgow, George Allen, Alexander Berry, Edward Hamilton, Thomas Icely, John Lamb, Henry Watson Parker Transmitting Warrant under the Royal Sign Manual confirming appointments Margin 26th November 1849 Also at top: “M9159 – 4th May 1850” & Notes in margin To be acted on

A2.19 239 – 240 241 – 242

50/06601 1850 07 18 Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham JP, Police Magistrate W A Duncan JP

1850 06 30~

At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” [PRINTED FORM] STATE of the ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS, AND IMPLEMENTS in Possession of the Police in the District of Brisbane this 30th day of June 1850 [Condition of the Arms etc in Possession/ Causes of Deficiencies, or of

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“J B” Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham JP, Police Magistrate “J B”

1850 06 29

Unserviceable Conditions] [List is here] Strength of the Police of this Station consists of 9 men: Chief Constable – 1, District Constables – 1, Ordinary Constables – 7 TOTAL – 9 See 50/06846 & Note in border Already ordered to be supplied [PRINTED] [Cover sheet – with Memoranda] POLICE/ District of Brisbane RETURN OF ARMS 30th June 1850 [PRINTED FORM] AMMUNITION RETURN of AMMUNITION received and expended by the Police in the District of Brisbane during the half-year ending 30th June 1850, with a Statement of the Quantity required to complete the proportion authorized to be kept at the Station STATEMENT OF THE SERVICE FOR WHICH, AND THE DATE WHEN THE AMMUNITION WAS EXPENDED etc / RETURN OF AMMUNITION IN POSSESSION, AND WAITING TO COMPLETE THE CONSTABULARY AT THE DATE HEREOF … Certificate [PRINTED] [Cover sheet – with Memoranda] POLICE/ District of Brisbane RETURN OF AMMUNITION 30th June 1850 & Note Forward to Colonial Secretary’s Office

244 245 246

50/12341 1850 12 27~

Hon CS Police Office, Gayndah MC O’Connell JP James B Reid JP

1850 11 29 1850 11 27~ 1851 01 13~

At top: “Bench of Magistrates at Gayndah” Letter re Notice in Government Gazette 1st inst that £1500 provided by Legislative Council for roads & bridges beyond Settled Districts of the Colony & inviting Magistrates to make application – request £200 for portion of main road from District of Burnett to Maryborough – mentions Boyne & Burnett Rivers & Notes in margin W V £100 allowed Bench

A2.19 247 – 248

50/12339 1850 12 27 Hon CS Police Office, Gayndah MC O’Connell JP James B Reid JP

1850 11 29

At top: “Bench of Magistrates at Gayndah” Letter requesting copy of Callaghan’s Acts of Council be supplied – refers to letter of 28th Feb last & Notes in margin

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1850 12 27~ 1851 01 18~ 1851 01 22~ 1851 01 22

Former papers – may have been a Circular Set can be furnished if approved If promised a copy they should be sent – “It was promised” – but not by Post To be forwarded by Colonial Storekeeper Bench

50/12266 1850 12 23 Hon CS Brisbane P W Mallon “C J” “W E” F L S Merewether

1850 12 16 1850 12 23~ 1850 12 30~ 1851 01 09~ 1851 01 11 1851 01 13 1851 01 14 1851 01 22~ 1851 02 04

At top: “T W Mallon” [as it is – see also P W Mallon] Letter re attendance at Quarantine Station Stradbroke Island – discusses his situation there – mentions Dr Ballow – objection to being entered in Abstracts as Asst Surgeon at the Station & Notes in margin Papers with Mr Vallack W V Papers under reference to Immigration Agent Agent for Immigration - noted Immigration – 51/69 – 13 January 1851 Papers returned with report - payments to the Surgeons are shown – re Dr Mallon & pay whilst at Quarantine Station Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Notes re above Communication to Capt Wickham re claims of persons employed at Quarantine Station – Dr Mallon to be referred to him – “Yes” P W Mallon

A2.19 251 – 253 254

50/12252 1850 12 23 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F”

1850 12 13 1850 12 24~ 1851 01 07

Forwarding account for alterations to Court House & Judges Room by John Petrie builder [No 50/51] Para 2: Alterations suggested by Chief Justice – re Mr Petrie’s appointment Para 3: Not forwarded to Auditor General as Governor’s approval not received Para 4: Re expenses - £50 allowed in Police Estimate 1850 under Buildings & Notes in margin Approved Auditor General, Capt Wickham

A2.19 255 – 256

50/12038 1850 12 16 Hon CS Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1850 12 09 1850 12 18~ 1850 12 24~ 1850 12 28~ 1850 12 31

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter re Henry J Sloman & illegal occupation of Crown Lands near North Brisbane – re his Christian name – has now abandoned illegal occupation & left neighbourhood – query re prosecution for trespass & Notes in margin W N Not necessary to take any further steps No Commissioner Barney

A2.19 257 - 258

50/10580 1850 11 11 Hon CS Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands

1850 10 21 1850 11 11~

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter reporting Henry J Sloman in illegal occupation of Crown Lands – hut erected on banks of river a mile above North Brisbane – requests authority to prosecute & Notes in margin W N

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1850 11 11~ 1850 11 12~ 1850 11 13

Commissioner to proceed against Sloman – re Christian names in full Notes re above Ask for names Commissioner Barney [Ref 50/12038]

260

50/12034 50/12034

1850 12 16 Hon CS Brisbane W A Duncan, Treasurer “W L” “C A F” J C Wickham, Chairman W A Duncan, Treasurer

1850 12 10 1850 12 16~ 1850 12 17 1850 12 17~ 1850 12 23 1850 12 27~ 1851 01 03~ 1851 01 04~ 1851 01 15 1850 07 01~

Letter transmitting second Certified List of Subscriptions in aid of Brisbane Hospital for present year – amount £104-10-0 Re repair of building – requests £200 & Notes in margin Mr Davis A.O. 2440 – 18/12/50 W V Auditor General To be returned – noted Examined & considered to be correct - amount voted in aid of Brisbane Hospital for 1850 was £200 - £140 already issued from Treasury, £200 voted in Estimates for 1851 for repairs to Hospital Brisbane – available after 31st Inst W V Sum of £59-15-4 to be paid in aid of Hospital - £200 in aid of repairs now available Approved Inform the Committee Auditor General, Committee A List of Sums Subscribed in the District of Moreton Bay in support of the Brisbane Hospital, between the 1st day of July and the 10th day of December 1850 [Name/ Amount] John Clarke, Ellen McCarthy, W & G Leslie, J M Taggart [McTaggart?], Mason & Joyner, F Bigge, Anne Perrin, R Pickering, R J Smith, J McGillivray, John Smith, Charles Davis, P Reynolds, James Warner, Stephen Simpson Certificate

A2.19 261 – 262 263

50/12020 1850 12 16 Hon CS Police Office, Warwick George F Leslie JP for Bench of Magistrates “C A F”

1850 11 29 1850 12 16~ 1850 12 24~ 1851 01 11

Letter re John Graham Canal Creek & application for Publicans General Licence – re delay & Notes in margin W V Neglect on part of applicant re issue of licence – time has expired Inform the Bench Mr Graham

A2.19 264

50/10063 1850 10 24 Hon CS Canal Creek, Darling Downs John Graham

1850 09 01 At top: “John Graham” Letter re delay with Certificate for General Publicans Licence for House known as “The Rose Inn” Canal Creek Darling Downs – error due to Clerk of Petty Sessions Warwick – reasons – Treasury declined to issue Licence & Note in margin – Ref 50/12020

A2.19 265

50/11833 1850 12 09 Hon CS Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney,

1850 11 27

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter requesting information re huts erected by persons holding

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Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F

1850 12 09 1850 12 23~ 1850 12 30~ 1851 01 02~

licences for sawing timber & brickmaking near Brisbane – also have families with them – query whether licences permit such occupation & Notes in margin W N Re licence to make bricks – cannot be allowed to reside on land No Commissioner Barney

50/12014 50/12014

1850 12 16

Hon CS

Court House, Brisbane William Anthony Brown, Clerk of Petty Sessions

1850 12 22~ 1850 12 22~ 1850 12 24 1850 12 09 1850 12 16~ 1850 12 18~

Note [pinned to first page of following letter] Clerk of Petty Sessions Brisbane applying to have the Sales of Crown Lands 50/10579 & 50/12014 applications to same effect Reply of 18 November does not seem to have reached him Answer submitted herewith addressed to Police Magistrate & Note in margin Police Magistrate Brisbane Letter requesting authority to sell Crown Lands put up for auction at Brisbane during 1851 – reasons & Notes in margin W N Former papers – 50/10579 Circular 49/140

A2.19 268 269 - 270

50/10579 50/10579

1850 11 11

Hon CS Hon CS

Colonial Treasury C D Riddell Police Office, Brisbane William Anthony Brown, Clerk of Petty Sessions W Elyard for the CS

1850 11 15 1850 11 16~ 1850 11 16 1850 11 18~ 1850 11 18 1850 10 22 1850 11 11~ 1850 11 11~ 1850 11 13

Memo Re Circular – 12th November 1849~ - addressed to Benches of Magistrates authorising Clerks to act as Auctioneers for sale of Crown Land & Lease Sales – re Clerk at Brisbane [No 166] & Notes in margin Query whether Circular addressed to Police Magistrate or Bench Brisbane – if so, inform of enquiry of the Clerk & request instructions be given to him Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Addressed to Bench Bench Brisbane Letter requesting authority allowing him to sell Crown Lands, Leases & other Crown Property – mentions Act of Council 13 Vict No 13 & request from Treasury for accounts [No 50/21] & Notes in margin W N To be sent to Colonial Treasurer Noted – Ref 50/12014

A2.19 272 [no p 271] 273 – 274

50/11954 1850 12 12 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1850 12 11

At top: “6 Enclosures” Letter transmitting Supplementary Schedule [see p 278+] & Descriptions of 5 Portions of land in Parish of Goodna on Bremer River for proclamation for sale at Ipswich [Descriptions not filmed here] [No 50/598] Tracing enclosed for transmission to Clerk of Bench Ipswich [not filmed here] & Applicant Fleming’s letter returned herewith [see p 276] &

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1850 12 12~ 1850 12 13~ 1850 12 20

Notes in margin Not aware of objections to sale of allotments on 22nd January, day fixed for sale at Ipswich Approved – “Immediate” Proclaimed 14th December for sale at Ipswich on 22nd January 1851 Colonial Treasurer with descriptions & tracing [Ref 50/10202]

50/10202 1850 10 28 Hon CS Ipswich Joseph Fleming W Elyard for the CS

1850 10 02 1850 11 01 1850 11 01

At top: “Joseph Fleming” Letter re application to purchase land – wishing to erect boiling establishment – Allotments are Nos 4,5,6,7 & 8 Parish of Goodna on Bremer River 4 miles from Ipswich – Lots were advertised 22nd March 1848 as Suburban Lots – mistake as others sold as Special Country Lots Also at top: “Entd1. B C. F – rec’d 4 November 1850” & Note re above Proclaimed for sale at Ipswich on 22nd January 1851 & Notes in margin Surveyor General to report - to be returned – noted Mr Fleming informed [Ref 50/11954]

A2.19 276 - 277

50/11954

[Cover sheet] Supplementary Ipswich Schedule Supplement to the Ipswich Schedule of 7th November 1850 - No 50/541 Schedule enclosed in Surveyor General’s Letter No 50/598 of 11th December 1850 [Situation/ Allot / Section/ Quantity/ Applicant / Price/ Remarks ] Suburban Lots Parish of Goodna on the Bremer River/ Allots 4-8/ Joseph Fleming/ These allotments were offered for sale as Lots 5,6,7, & 8 [as it is] on 22nd March 1848 but not sold

A2.19 278 279


1850 12 05 1850 12 07~ 1850 12 14

Letter re design for Town of Cleveland at Cleveland Point Moreton Bay – approved by Governor – copy of Plan forwarded to Police Magistrate Brisbane for public inspection [No 50/592] & Notes in margin M9436 To be notified Notified in Gazette of 13 December 1850 Surveyor General informed

A2.19 280 – 281

Executive Council Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether, Clerk of the Council “C A F”

1850 09 23 1850 09 23~ 1850 09 27 1850 12 02~

At top: “M9436 – 24 September 1850” Proceedings of the Executive Council on the 2nd September 1850 relative to a Design for a Town at Cleveland Point, Moreton Bay – Minute No 50/37 confirmed 5 September 1850 Letter from Surveyor General submitting Design for Town at Cleveland Point Moreton Bay – Council approves Design [No 50/209 – could be 50/269] & Notes in margin 50/07750 returned herewith Approved Surveyor General to forward copy of Plan to nearest Bench Resubmitted [Ref 50/11829]

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50/07750

1850 08 28

Hon CS

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “W E” “F L S M”

1850 08 27 1850 08 29~ 1850 08 29 1850 09 02~

Letter re Memorial requesting land at Cleveland Point be marked out for township – mentions Messrs Balfour, Bigge and others – survey of the Reserve completed by Asst Surveyor Warner, design prepared & forwarded herewith for Governor’s approval [Design not filmed here] [No 50/421] & Notes in margin Executive Council Yes – noted Executive – 50/313 – 29th August 1850 Laid before Executive Council 2 Sept 1850 – Min No 50/37 [Ref 49/6545]

283 - 284

50/01077 1850 01 25 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F”

1850 01 22 1850 01 25~ 1850 01 28~ 1850 05 03~ 1850 05 06~ 1850 05 11 1850 06 03~ 1850 08 13~ 1850 08 17~

Letter re laying out township at Cleveland Point Moreton Bay – instructions to Asst Surveyor Warner – delay due to influx of immigrants [No 50/39] & Note re above “End of August” [Ref 50/07750] & Notes in margin Read No 49/06543 W N In 3 months - Resubmitted To be expedited Surveyor General End of May - Resubmitted Query re further report “Apparently not”

A2.19 285 – 286

49/06543

1849 07 11

His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor

John Balfour JP Francis E Bigge JP & 147 others [as it is – no further signatures here] “C A F” W Elyard for the CS “H H”?

1849 07 13~ 1849 07 16 1849 07 17 1849 07 20 1849 08 19~

At top: “Entd 1.BC.C – 17 July 1849” Memorial of Stockholders, Landholders & others in Moreton Bay & Darling Downs requesting formation of a sea port township at Cleveland Point to export produce – Brisbane unsuitable – reasons – re costs incurred landing immigrants from “Artemisia” & “Fortitude” – discuss trade with New Zealand & export of horses to India, also difficulties & costs of shipping tallow & wool to England via Sydney – Government Reserve Cleveland Point fittest place for township – main channel from North Entrance of Moreton Bay runs by Cleveland Point & anchorage for large vessels within few miles of point called Pumpkin Point – re expense of wharves or breakwater – chain of ponds, country suited to agriculture, excellent road to Ipswich 35 miles & Notes in margin Surveyor General for report Noted – to be returned & Notes [end of p 288] Mr T Mr Hillman? Former papers Re Thomas Mitchell’s Plan [hard to read] Do not know of any

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49/06543 49/06543

Sir Thomas L Mitchell, Surveyor General

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F” Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay James Warner, Asst Surveyor

1849 07 26 1849 08 01 1849 08 03~ 1849 08 13 1849 08 15~ 1849 10 14~ 1850 01 04~ 1850 01 19~ 1850 01 21 1841 07 01

DUPLICATE of first page of letter at p 294 Notes re above Memorial Re laying out town at Cleveland Point – enclosing copy of report by Asst Surveyor Warner in 1841 – Chart by Mr Warner re soundings & anchorage for ships near Point - Entd 49/155 folio 60 in Vol 4 [Report see p 294 – Chart not filmed here] Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office [Ref 50/01077] Township should be laid out – Petitioners may be informed – Urgent Messrs John Balfour & other Memorialists informed & copy to Surveyor General To be expedited “At the end of the year” Resubmitted To be expedited Surveyor General Enclosure to Surveyor General’s Blank Cover Report of the 26th July 1849 No 49/- to the Colonial Secretary Letter forwarding plans of survey undertaken with Mr Dixon of portion of land on Southern Shore of Moreton Bay at Cleveland Point [No 41/33] [Plans not filmed here] Re eligibility as site for maritime or sea port town including road towards Cowpers Plains [Coopers Plains?] – re proposed township (features surveyed by Mr Dixon) & suitability of site for shipping – re wharf or quay, water supply Road to Cowpers Plains - surveyed & suitable – includes plan of Bulimba Creek [not filmed here] –discusses

291 293 294 – 299

50/11402 1850 11 29 Hon CS~ Callandoon Frederick Walker, Commandant Native Police

1850 11 07 Letter reporting re Native Police [No 50/13]: Lieut R P Marshall left with 1st Section Native Police on 4th Inst for Gayndah & Wide Bay Para 2: Lieut Fulford with 3rd Section leaves for Condamine, then to join Lieut Marshall on the Burnett Para 3: Re above 2 Sections – condition & discipline Para 4: 2nd & 4th Sections with Commandant in the Woota & the Moonie – to Wide Bay in December – mentions the Maranoa Para 5: Influenza in the 2nd & 4th Sections, one death

A2.19 300 - 301

50/10473 50/10473

1850 11 06

Hon CS

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

1850 11 06~ 1850 11 02

Note Re Commandant Native Police – to proceed to Burnett & Wide Bay District on 4th – mentioned in letter to Mr Jones & others, also Chief Commissioner Note Copy of this to Commandant Native Police with instructions to proceed Submitting letter from Crown Lands Commissioner Wide Bay District reporting aggressions committed by aboriginal natives on lives & properties of inhabitants [No 285] & Notes in margin 50/4326

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“C A F” 1850 11 09~ 1850 11 13

Copy of Mr Bidwill’s letter to Commandant Native Police with instructions to proceed to Maryborough or despatch Party there without stopping in the Burnett District Mr Walker, Colonel Barney [Ref 50/11402~]

49/10488 49/10488

1849 10 31 Hon CS Frederick Walker, Commandant Native Police

Macintyre [also spelt McIntyre] Frederick Walker JP, Commandant Native Police “C A F” Calandoon [see also Callandoon], River Macintyre A Morris JP

1849 10 16 1849 11 01~ 1849 11 05 1849 10 18

Letter in reply to Colonial Secretary’s letter 8th August re treatment of aboriginal natives by Native Police – accused of acts of aggressive warfare against natives – discusses various encounters, mentions enclosed report from A Morris JP [No 49/19] Re his duties – requires instructions & Notes in margin Governor’s comments re his management of the Native Police – re Colonial Secretary’s letter of 8th~ August - re Mr Morris’s letter, shows value of Native Police Force [hard to read] Mr Walker [Ref 50/11402] Letter re conduct of Native Police in his charge during absence of Commandant – discusses duties undertaken including escorting carriers’ drays, visiting Stations, assisting settlers during floods, building a Barracks Re aborigines – mentions engagement near Carbucky, also that Darby the notorious ringleader had died – re peaceful & orderly state of neighbourhood since arrival of Police

A2.19 306 – 311 312 - 315

49/07305 1849 08 02 Hon CS Macintyre River Frederick Walker, Commandant Native Police “C A F”

1849 07 12 1849 08 03~ 1849 08 08

Letter reporting proceedings of Native Police in relation to incident involving ringleader Pantaloon & brother Bobby – mentions Darby & Moonee blacks camped at Cumba – cattle slaughtered [No 49/16] Mentions blacks at Carbucky on Macintyre River & Mr R Pringle, also mentions Corporal Logan & small party consisting of Messrs Morris, Marshall & Rens Margin: “Affidavits forwarded to Attorney General” Orderly Edgar speared, Mr Rens wounded, one black dead – affair took place near Carbucky where 5 men are buried, killed by blacks Returned to “Cunongermoro”? – mentions Severn blacks & Darby’s lot Leaving for Condamine leaving men with Mr Morris, need for very large increase in the Force, blacks attacking stock & stations on Severn, Macintyre, Woota Creek, Moonee & Condamine – expresses thanks to Messrs Augustus Morris, R Purvis Marshall & Rens & Notes in margin Praise due to Walker for zeal displayed in organisation of Native Police - re aggression towards tribes & maintenance of order & peace Mr Walker [Ref 49/10488]

A2.19 316 – 323

49/05554

1849 06 13

Hon CS

Macintyre Frederick Walker JP, Commandant Native Police

1849 08 02~ 1849 05 26

Note 49/06525 – Commandant Native Police – 26 June – Report of proceedings of Police & enclosing letter from settlers at the Macintyre - sent to Attorney General 17 July Letter reporting arrival of Native Police Force at Macintyre River on 10th Inst – River not fordable – natives taking advantage, spearing cattle on Runs of Messrs Dight & How [as it is - Howe?] - murderers of Mr Perier’s shepherds [Perrier?] were in marauding party [No 49/10] Crossed River in bark canoe to search for hostile blacks, guided by Tandy – found tomahawks, spears, boomerangs & carcass of steer –

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“C A F”

1849 06 15~ 1849 06 20 1849 07 17~

unable to catch fugitives – escorted carrier George Smith with supplies for Augustus Morris – surprised by party of natives, one named Cockatoo shot, bandaged by Corporal Logan & left with provisions – returned to Yeoman’s Station where met Mr Morris – notorious blacks in vicinity of Jonathan Young’s Station killing cattle – proceeded with Police & Messrs Augustus Morris JP, Marshall & Rennes [see also Rens] to continue pursuit of perpetrators of murders in the District – Governor to be aware of true state of affairs & Notes in margin Report very satisfactory – Commandant should be informed of approbation of the Government for his zeal & activity with so small a Force Mr Walker 49/06525 sent to Attorney General [Ref 49/07305] Note Duplicate of note at p 324

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49/05553 1849 06 13 Hon CS Macintyre Frederick Walker, Commandant Native Police “C A F”

1849 05 26 1849 06 15~ 1849 06 20

Letter re hostile tribes in neighbourhood of Macintyre – treatment by settlers – refusing access to hunting grounds – remedies [No 49/11] & Notes in margin Practice to be regretted – Commandant to use influence to discourage the practice Mr Walker [Ref 49/05554]

A2.19 332 – 334

49/05552 1849 06 13 Hon CS Macintyre Frederick Walker, Commandant Native Police “C A F”

1849 05 28 1849 06 13~ 1849 06 15~ 1849 06 21

Letter re Commissioner Rolleston’s report on state of affairs on Condamine [No 49/12] Necessity for Native Police to depart without delay – taking 10 troopers once percussion caps received from Colonial Storekeeper, 4 troopers to remain under Magistrate Augustus Morris with 2 native orderlies Edgar & Simon Re murders committed on Condamine – Mr Dangar’s Station burned & Notes in margin Papers with Mr Fitzpatrick Approve of proposed proceedings Mr Walker [Ref 49/05553]

A2.19 335 – 337

49/05551 1849 06 13 Hon CS Macintyre Frederick Walker JP, Commandant Native Police “C A F”

1849 05 26 1849 06 15~ 1849 06 20~

Letter re outrages committed on the Condamine – to proceed once he has subdued tribes in his District [No 49/8] & Notes in margin Read Put with other papers [Refs 49/01999, 49/05552]

A2.19 338

49/05490 1849 06 11 Hon Deas Thompson [as it is] Colonial Secretary

101 Elizabeth Street Henry Dangar

1849 06 11

At top: “Henry Dangar” Letter re outrage committed by natives on Lower Condamine at Station of his brother William John Dangar, west of Darling Downs: one man murdered stores taken, buildings burned, men in danger – re distance from Native Police Station on McIntyre River [also spelt Macintyre] – requests Commandant & men proceed to the neighbourhood &

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“C A F”

1849 06 12~ 1849 06 13

Notes in margin Inform Mr Dangar Commandant Native Police on McIntyre will be instructed to protect Settlers on Lower Condamine – Urgent Mr Dangar, Mr Walker [Ref 49/05551]

49/04150 1849 05 01 Hon CS Chinchilla, Lower Condamine M Goggs “C A F”

1849 04 09 1849 05 04~ 1849 05 05~ 1849 05 08

At top: “M Goggs & others” Letter re continuing hostility of natives – mentions his interview with Colonial Secretary February re protection - reporting 2 men murdered at Mr Edwards, natives recognised by William Adey who named Jacky, Bungaree, Billy, Mr Dennis, Jacky Jacky, Buckemall – requests Native Police from McIntyre River be sent as discussed, lives & properties threatened – ten murdered so far At end of letter “We the Squatters of Lower Condamine fully concur with Mr Goggs in this letter – A B J Chauvel, J A Blyth, J J Ewer, Alexander Macdonald Superintendent for C J Mackenzie Esq, Warra Warra, Edward Ashby overseer for Mr Edwards” & Notes in margin Inform Mr Goggs that Native Police now proceeding to Condamine as requested in 49/03355 Inform Commandant Mr Goggs, Mr Walker [Ref 49/05490]

A2.19 341 – 342

49/04701 1849 05 16 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1849 05 11 1849 05 13~ 1849 05 19

At top: “49/1888” Letter forwarding report from Commissioner Rolleston Darling Downs re outrages committed by aborigines in Lower Condamine – suggests Native Police be directed to proceed there [No 77] Para 2: Commissioner Rolleston was informed Commandant had been requested to assist & Notes in margin See Mem on 49/04150 & request Chief Commissioner to inform Commissioner Rolleston to the same effect Col Barney [Ref 49/05490]

A2.19 343 - 345

49/04482 1849 05 09 Hon CS Warialda Frederick Walker “C A F”

1849 05 01 1849 05 12~ 1849 05 14~ 1849 05 30~ 1849 05 31~

At top: “Commandant F Walker” Letter re enquiry into affray between Native Police & natives on the Darling – Commissioner Bligh to hold enquiry as he is principal witness Re evidence of native troopers not being admissible – discusses & Notes in margin To be laid before Executive Council when Bill is introduced by Attorney General for admitting evidence of aboriginal natives before the Courts Query - Legislative Council? Yes [Ref 49/04701] Note re above Copy enclosed for Council The Aborigines Evidence Bill to be read a 1st time today

A2.19 346 347

49/04483

1849 05 10 1849 05 12~

Note Auditor General to report whether funds available – to be returned Note Act on Minute of 9 May

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49/04483

1849 05 09

Hon CS

Warialda Frederick Walker JP, Commandant Native Police “C A F” “W L”

1849 05 16 1849 05 01 1849 05 05~ 1849 05 11 1849 05 12

Commandant Native Police, Auditor General [difficult to read] At top: “Commandant Native Police” Letter reporting safe arrival – mentions Moanna & condition of country up the Darling – re horses & cost of purchasing another 4 Margin: “This was sanctioned on 49/02601 – 9/5/49” Requisition for second suit of clothing for men Proceeding to Macintyre on 3rd – re Police horses – warrants to be executed on the Macintyre – conditions & conduct of men – complaint re saddles Also at top: “A.O.717 – 11/5/1849” & Notes in margin Purchase of 4 pack horses sanctioned provided sufficient funds – also expense of new stuffing for saddles £608 remains unexpended of £1000 voted for Formation of small Corps of Native Police beyond Settled Districts for 1848, no further provision made for maintenance of this Establishment Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office [Ref 49/04701]

350 – 352

49/03355 49/03355

1849 04 10

Hon CS

“C A F” Moanna, Darling River Frederick Walker JP, Commandant Native Police

1849 04 23~ 1849 04 23~ 1849 03 23 1849 04 11~ 1849 04 11~ 1849 04 12~ 1849 04 12~ 1849 04 18

Note For information Read Note 7517.14.5 6466.19.5 1050.15.0 At top: “Commandant Native Police Darling River” Letter reporting movements to Moanna: meeting with tribes of friendly natives, mentions the Bargunda [Bargunder?] – re gifts of bags, tomahawks & a native dog – mentions Corp Logan – discusses unexpected affray with natives on the 10th – mentions troopers Geegwaw & Larry, native speared & killed by Larry – 4 more natives killed when Commandant & troopers arrived – remainder escaped, Corp Logan & 3 troopers went in pursuit – on reaching Fort Bourke found it burned to the ground Crossed Darling to Mr Lawson’s Station - distances travelled, mentions the Murray & condition of Lower Darling – depasturage for cattle or sheep, mentions the Lachlan, recommends strong Police Force On 26th intends to return to recover his horse & others suspected of being abandoned by Mr Kennedy, Government surveyor To Warialda on 4th April after resting horses, to reach there by 20th April Margin: “300 miles” & Notes in margin Query whether Mr Walker was informed on his appointment of instructions re necessity of taking depositions in all cases of collisions with blacks Apparently not To be instructed to do so in this case & to transmit depositions to Attorney General – Urgent Mr Walker

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“C A F” 1849 04 25~ Approved [Ref 49/04483] 49/02601 1849 03 16 Hon CS Wampa, 115 miles up the Darling

Frederick Walker JP Commandant Native Police

1849 02 15 1849 03 16~ 1849 03 17~ 1849 03 19

At top:” Commandant Native Police” Letter reporting arrival at the Darling & death of 2 horses – after leaving Deniliquin 6 horses sickened – rested at Mr Boyd’s lower Edward Station – 1 horse died, another drowned – mentions crossing the Edward to the Murrumbidgee, trouble with sick horses, stopped at Mr Wentworth’s Station Re flooding & grass under water - provision for horses – arrived Mr Fletcher’s – good grass, rested horses – re purchase of 2 horses on arrival at Warialda & Notes in margin Other papers re expense of Native Police Approved – not exceeding £12 each horse Commandant, Auditor General [Ref 49/03355]

A2.19 358 - 359

49/01999 1849 02 26 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” “C A F”

1849 02 24 1849 02 27~ 1849 02 28~ 1849 02 28~ 1849 03 01

At top: “49/642” Letter forwarding representation on aggression of aborigines on Lower Condamine River to be laid before the Governor – correspondence from Colonial Secretary has been shown to Memorialists, explained to Mr Goggs no funds available [No 49/27] [Representation not filmed here] & Notes in margin Regret outrages have occurred – Government’s position appears to have been explained to Mr Goggs by Chief Commissioner “See 4th page” Notes re above Native Police ordered to proceed to McIntyre – no great distance from scene of outrages reported by Mr Goggs – Commandant to afford assistance in restoring order to District & confidence among settlers Approved – let Mr Goggs be informed Mr Goggs, Col Barney, Mr Walker [Ref 49/02601]

A2.19 360 – 362 363

49/00316 1849 01 09 Hon CS Denilaquin [Deniliquin] Frederick Walker JP, Commandant Native Police “C A F” “C A F”

1848 11 30 1849 01 15~ 1849 01 18~ 1849 01 22

At top: “Commandant Native Police” Letter furnishing List of Detachment proceeding to McIntyre River – re murders on McIntyre & formation of Police Party – reports re Police horses Mentions Sergeant James resigned his appointment – ill health – unable to replace him – expecting to start on 6th December & Notes in margin Read Mr Walker to select successor to Sergeant Johnson [James?] Mr Walker [Ref 49/01999] [List] Tribe Corporal Logan formerly Border Police Vabah Vabah? Corporal Jack formerly Border Police Wirai Yarow? [Wiriyaraay?] Troopers Henry “ “ Jacky Jacky] brothers Vabah Vabah? [Vabala Vabala?] Wygatta ] “ “

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Geegwaw “ “ Edward “ “ Aladdin] brothers Buraba Buraba [Baraba Baraba?] Paddy ] “ “ Larry “ “ Tommy Hindmarsh “ “ Willy “ “ Walter “ “ Yorky Ïota Ïota [Yota Yota?] Simon – cook engaged and rationed by Police Edgar ….. [obscured] …..Walker Sims (white) - cart driver

48/13167 1848 11 25 Hon CS Sydney D Larnach “C A F”

1848 11 24 1848 11 29~ 1848 11 30~

At top: “D Larnach” Letter reporting necessity for protection against aggression of blacks at McIntyre River – settlers will be compelled to abandon their Stations – mentions Messrs Fulford on McIntyre & great loss of cattle speared by blacks Discusses payment of their assessments – look to government for protection & Notes in margin 4 additional constables appointed on recommendation of Bench for purpose of repressing aggressions of blacks – Detachment of Native Police to proceed to McIntyre – everything done by government which can reasonably be expected Reply to Mr Larnach to above effect

A2.19 367 – 369

48/10740 48/10740

1848 10 04 Hon CS Richard Bligh, Commissioner of Crown Lands

Crown Lands Office, Gwyder [Gwydir?] Richard Bligh, Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” Callandoon, River McIntyre A Morris

1848 09 16 1848 10 04~ 1848 10 04 1848 10 05~ 1848 09 10

At top: “Commissioner Bligh” Forwarding letter from Mr Morris of “Broomfield” Macintyre River reporting attacks on 2nd Inst on blacks in his protection – 2 females & 1 infant murdered & native boy wounded – 7 persons involved in these murders Mentions earlier murders at Jonathan Young’s & issuing of warrants for arrest of those murderers: 5 of these in custody – re 3 others: William Jones, ….Martin & James Mark Discusses outrages – necessity for presence of Police Force – suggests reward for information re murders at Mr Morris’s Station - re horses & Notes in margin Commissioner Bligh to be thanked for activity & zeal in the cases reported – reward of £25 – conditions of reward Mr Bligh Notice for Gazette [Ref 49/01376~] Letter reporting murder of 2 aboriginal ‘gins’ & a child at his home station 2nd September - attack same night on blacks camped at his cattle station – boy shot – details from Thomas Young: Izabella & Mary & Izabella’s little child died, tracks of horsemen found & track of wellington boot Re attack at cattle station, 4 miles from home station – details – one boy shot Re Izabella: ‘gin’ of black called Pantaloon, looked after sheep, mentions Mr White former owner of station had also employed them – Pantaloon absent at time of attack – murderers intended to kill

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Pantaloon Re identity of murderers - mentions John Goodfellow, hutkeeper from Smith & Campbell’s station called Beebo, Capt Scott’s stockman, Jonathan Young, Mr Rens, Mr Chapman’s station Depositions to be sent – reward should be offered – horsemen appear to have come from Minnama? [Mimiama?] – man seen by Mr Rens named Kettle wore wellington boots [Cover sheet] 1848 Sept 10 A Morris Esq JP reporting two attacks upon aboriginal natives in his service in which two gins and an infant have been murdered and a boy severely wounded & Notes 14/9/48 Mr Morris – copy returned

380

49/11028 1849 11 16 Hon CS Goulburn Daniel Humphrey Thorn “C A F”

1849 11 13 1849 11 16~ 1849 11 16~ 1849 11 17~ 1849 11 27

At top: “D H Thorn” Letter requesting authority to proceed against James Hammond & Michael Costello – occupying his lands leased from the Crown on the Grabben Gullen Creek County of King & Notes in margin W N Not aware of any objection Approved Mr Thorn enclosing necessary authorities [Ref 50/03434]

A2.19 381

50/10887 1850 11 23 Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1850 11 19 1850 11 25~ 1850 11 25~ 1850 11 26~ 1850 11 26

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter transmitting information re William Sheehan – illegally occupying Crown Lands at Pullen Pullen – name written more clearly in margin & Notes in margin W N To proceed against Sheehan Yes Commissioner

A2.19 382

50/10261 1850 10 30 Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands

1850 10 11 1850 10 30~ 1850 11 02~ 1850 11 08~ 1850 11 12

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter requesting authority to prosecute William Sheehan for illegally occupying Crown Land on Pullen Pullen Creek & Notes in margin W N To proceed against Shuhan or Sheehan – name should be more distinct Query re name Commissioner Barney [Ref 50/10887]

A2.19 383

50/10888 1850 11 23 Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands

1850 11 15

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter reporting James Smith & Thomas Penketham illegally occupying Crown Land on banks of river near 5 Mile Rock near Brisbane – gunyah & sawpit – requests authority to prosecute & Notes in margin

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“C A F”

1850 11 23~ 1850 11 25~ 1850 11 25~ 1850 11 26

W N Notes re above Commissioner may be instructed to proceed Yes Commissioner Barney

385

50/10885 1850 11 23 Hon CS Brisbane Richard Jones

1850 11 18 1850 11 23~ 1850 11 26

At top: “Richard Jones” Letter requesting copies of his letters reporting murders by blacks – mentions Governor’s displeasure & need to peruse them & Notes in margin Send him copy as requested Mr Jones

A2.19 386

50/10197 1850 10 28 Hon CS Brisbane Richard Jones “C A F”

1850 10 21 1850 10 30~ 1850 11 02~ 1850 11 08

At top: “Richard Jones” Letter re murders & robberies by blacks in Burnett & Wide Bay Districts – sending extract from letter received from Maryboro [Maryborough] dated 1st June – mentions Mr Murray’s man speared by blacks, 300 sheep taken – G Scott’s shepherd murdered, 2000 sheep taken, Mr Bidwill in pursuit Requests detachment of Native Police or residents will take matters into their own hands Also at top: “50/09600 from Mr Jones received 12 October” Notes re above Letter dated 29th October written to Mr Jones under Minute on 50/09600 Mr Jones to be referred to this letter Mr Jones [Ref 50/10885]

A2.19 388 [no p 387] 389

50/09600

1850 10 12 Hon CS

Brisbane Richard Jones

1850 10 05 1850 10 12~ 1850 10 12~

At top: “R Jones” Letter reporting outrages by blacks – unprotected state of Northern Districts Encloses extracts from 2 letters – cites government neglect Re Native Police to be stationed in Burnett & Wide Bay Districts – squatters taxed for such protection & Note in margin – 50/10197 Notes re above Governor’s comments [contd from p 393?] - mentions Mr Jones [difficult to read] Notes re above Query re sum received for assessment on stock & spent in Wide Bay & Burnett Districts – Immediate Enclosed Return does not give information – query re Auditor General Another Return re Moreton Bay & Clarence River enclosed & Governor’s comments Inform Mr Jones of instructions given to Commandant Native Police – to be reminded that in some instances (Mr Blaxland for example) however remote they are to be deployed, the parties who have suffered have located their Stations beyond the control of the government – re neglect [difficult to read]

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50/09600

Brisbane Richard Jones

“C A F” Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General

1850 10 24~ 1850 10 24~ 1850 10 29 1850 10 22~ 1850 10 22~ 1850 10 24~ 1850 11 11~ 1850 11 11~ 1850 09 07

[Draft] “For approval” Acknowledging receipt of letter re unprotected state of Wide Bay & Burnett District & outrages by aboriginal inhabitants & requesting Native Police proceed to District Para 2: Commandant Native Police to proceed from Callandoon on 4th through Condamine & Dawson country & Burnett & Wide Bay Districts to station detachments at most suitable places Para 3: Re instances of outrage by aborigines – mentions Mr Blaxland – some beyond the protection & control of government – cannot be accused of neglect Para 4: Re offensive nature of his letter & Notes in margin Approved Mr Jones [Ref 50/10197] [PRINTED] 1850 NEW SOUTH WALES MORETON BAY Ordered, by the Council, to be Printed, 12th September, 1850 RETURN to an Address from the Legislative Council of New South Wales, dated 23rd August, 1850, requesting that His Excellency the Governor, would be pleased to cause to be laid upon the table:- 1 – A Return shewing the following results for a period of twelve months, ended 30th June, 1850, viz:

(1) The amount of Revenue derived from the sale of Crown Lands in the Districts of Clarence River, Moreton Bay, Darling Downs, and Wide Bay

(2) The amount of Revenue derived from assessment of stock, in the Districts of Clarence River, Moreton Bay, Darling Downs, New England, Burnett, Maranoa and Wide Bay

(3) The amount of Customs’ Revenue, collected at Brisbane, Moreton Bay

(4) The number of immigrants landed at Brisbane [Table includes ‘landed from the “Lima”’]

2 – A Return of the expenses paid from the Colonial Treasury for services on account of the Districts of Clarence River, Moreton Bay, New England, Darling Downs, Burnett, Maranoa, and Wide Bay, respectively, for the period from 1st July, 1849, to 30th June, 1850 & Notes in margin To be separated? Prepare draft for approval Herewith To be placed with R Jones first letter Yes with records [Ref 50/09600] & [ACTUAL TABLES FOLLOW – p 400-401]

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

1850 07 18 1850 07 18

[PRINTED] 1850 NEW SOUTH WALES MORETON BAY ASSESSMENT ON STOCK Laid upon the Council Table, by the COLONIAL TREASURER, by Command of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, and Ordered, by the Council, to be Printed, 25th July, 1850 RETURN to an Address from the Legislative Council of New South Wales, dated 12th July 1850, requesting that His Excellency the Governor would be pleased to cause to be laid on the Table: [TABLE – p 403] “No. 1” A Return shewing the amount collected by Assessment on Stock in each District beyond the Settled Districts of the Colony … for the period from 1st January to 31st December 1849 REVENUE DERIVED FROM ASSESSMENT AND POST OFFICE COLLECTIONS – SYDNEY / PORT PHILLIP / TOTALS Assessment on Stock Monaroo, Murrumbidgee, Lachlan, Wellington, Bligh, Lower Darling, Liverpool Plains, Gwyder [as it is – Gwydir?], New England, Darling Downs, McLeay River, Clarence River, Moreton Bay, Wide Bay, Burnett, Maranoa, Western Port, including counties of Bourke and Grant, Portland Bay, Murray, Gipps’ Land [Gippsland] Wimmera Amount of Collections by the Several Post Masters beyond the Settled Districts EXPENDITURE – SYDNEY / PORT PHILLIP / TOTALS Petty Sessions Beyond the Settled Districts Monaroo, Murrumbidgee, Lachlan, Wellington, Bligh, Lower Darling, Liverpool Plains, New England, Darling Downs, McLeay River, Clarence River, Moreton Bay, Western Port, Portland Bay, Murray, Wimmera, Gipps’ Land [Gippsland], General Service Native Police Roads & Bridges Schools Public Pounds Serving Notices of Assessment and Advertising Conveyance of Mails Commission & Allowance for Light to Postmasters [TABLE – p 404] “No. 2” A RETURN shewing the Estimated Amount of the Proceeds of Assessment on Stock … for the years 1850 and 1851, including the Expenses of Postal Communication beyond the Settled Districts of the Colony … REVENUE – 1850 & 1851 – SYDNEY / PORT PHILLIP / TOTALS EXPENDITURE – 1850 & 1851 - SYDNEY / PORT PHILLIP / TOTALS

402 – 404

50/10884

1850 11 23 Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1850 11 19

Letter reporting arrival Brisbane on 6th Inst, of shipwrecked crew and passengers of Barque “Jenny Lind” of Plymouth, from Port Phillip 3rd September bound for Singapore – wrecked on Kenn’s Reef Lat

21°15’S & Long 155°49’E – no lives lost – 37 days spent on sandy islet – built boat with materials from the wreck – left for Moreton Bay

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50/10884 50/10884

Capt Wickham, Police Magistrate, Brisbane

Brisbane

1850 12 23~ 1850 12 24 1850 11 19~ 1850 11 19

27 October [No 50/48] Para 2: Re supply of rations from government contractor Para 3: Re seamen: requisition for them to be taken by steamer “Eagle” to Sydney at government expense Para 4: Master requested to supply set of Bills for amount of passage money – enclosed [Bills not filmed here] Para 5: Enclosing nominal List of officers, seamen & passengers – letter “P” where passage to Sydney provided – re Governor’s approval & Notes in margin Proceedings may be approved – expenditure charged to Vote for Unforeseen Expenses, Bills to Mr Barnard for collection – blanks to be filled up making them payable to him as Colonial Agent General on Order Police Magistrate Brisbane, Auditor General, Colonial Agent General Triplicate Bill of Exchange for … Chest – deposited At top: “No 1 - Enclosure to letter from the Police Magistrate at Moreton Bay of 19th November 1850 – No 50/48” Nominal List of the Officers, Crew and Passengers of the Barque “Jenny Lind” P Joseph Taylor, Master P James Masters, Mate P Samuel Harper, 2nd Mate P David Innis, Steward P John Otty, cook [also spelt Ottey] - Alexander Fairfoull, sailmaker P Alexander Simpson, carpenter P Robert Butchers, seaman [also spelt Butcher] P William Ryder, seaman [also spelt Rider] P John Camp, seaman [see also William Ed Camp] P John Freeman, seaman P Richard Holten, seaman P Richard Tope? [could be Jope] seaman P James Masters, seaman P Francis Lindsay, seaman P John George, seaman P Edward Williams, seaman [also spelt Edmund] P George Haynes, Apprentice [also spelt Hayens] P Charles Taylor, Apprentice Those whose names are preceded by the letter “P” have been provided with a passage to Sydney in the “Eagle” Passengers Mrs Harper Mr Somerset – Wife & 3 children -Noble -Ackermann Philip Beal At top: “Enclosure No 2 to the letter of the Police Magistrate at Moreton Bay dated 19 November 1850, No 50/48” [Statement of Mariners & Seamen] Re Barque “Jenny Lind” of Plymouth, Joseph Taylor Master, from Port

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Phillip to Singapore – lost on 21st September on Kenn’s Reef Lat 21º15’S and Long 155º49’E – arrived Brisbane Moreton Bay in boat built on the Reef, on Wednesday 6th November – wholly destitute & desire to proceed to Sydney to obtain employment Signatories James Masters, Samuel Harper, Robert Butcher (his mark), Edmund Williams, James Masters, Richard R Holten, John Ottey, William Rider (his mark), John George (his mark), Francis Lindsay, William Ed Camp? John Freeman (his mark), Alexander Simpson, Jeffrey D Dennis, Richard Tope, Charles Taylor, George Hayens, Joseph Taylor (Master)

50/10858 1850 11 22 Hon CS E D Thomson, Colonial Secretary

Hexham, Hunters River Charles Button [Bolton?] “C A F” East Maitland Charles Button Maitland W Wilton “C A F” “C A F” “C A F”

1850 11 20 1850 12 13~ 1850 12 21 1850 07 24~ 1850 11 01~ 1850 11 04~ 1850 09 02 1850 09 04~ 1850 09 05~ 1850 09 10 1850 09 10~ 1850 09 12~ 1850 09 13 1850 09 16~ 1850 09 19~ 1850 10 10~ 1850 10 12~ 1850 10 19

At top: “Charles Button” Letter resigning appointment as requested by the Governor – ill health prevented his proceeding such a distance & Notes in margin For the Governor Accept - let L H Sibthorpe be appointed to this vacancy Auditor General, Notice, Bench, Mr Sibthorpe, Mr Button Letter forwarding Medical Certificate from Dr Wilton of Maitland – re resigning his appointment – requests leave of absence for a short period Note re above Resubmit Resubmitted [Ref 50/10858] Letter re Capt Button’s appointment as Clerk of Petty Sessions Maranoa – encloses papers [not filmed here] Notes re above Query re official letter from Capt Button See 50/07941 herewith Re Dr Wilton’s Certificate that Capt Button is unlikely to be well enough to undertake a long journey – regret cannot sanction his continuing to hold the appointment Note re above He was appointed in February - Capt Button Bring forward again Brought forward accordingly - see application herewith Notes re above Bring forward if no reply Submitted accordingly - query anything more to be done Wait until end of the month Resubmitted Should be directed to go forthwith or send in his resignation Capt Button

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50/07941 50/07941

1850 09 04 Hon CS Charles Button

East Maitland Charles Button, Clerk of Petty Sessions, Maranoa District East Maitland William Wilton

1850 07 24 1850 07 01

At top: “C Button, Clerk to Bench Maranoa” Letter re ill health – enclosing medical certificate from Dr Wilton of Maitland - requesting leave of absence Letter re state of health of Mr Button – re medicine

A2.19 418 419

50/03076 1850 03 19 Private Secretary of His Ex the Governor, Sydney

Hexham, Hunter River Charles Button “C A F” “C A F”

1850 03 13 1850 03 17~ 1850 03 19~ 1850 03 20~ 1850 03 21~ 1850 03 22

At top: “Charles Button” Letter requesting an advance of one months salary – mentions travelled to Maranoa District & Notes in margin Any precedent? Precedent herewith Enclosed case of Mr McKenzie appointed to Burnett District affords a precedent [50/01544] Approved Auditor General, Mr Button [Ref 50/07941]

A2.19 420

George Fitzroy, Private Secretary, Government House

Sydney A Chisholm “C A F”

1850 02 20 1850 02 21~ 1850 02 25

At top: “J Chisholm [as it is] – 20 February 1850” Letter resigning appointment as Clerk of Petty Sessions Maranoa – refers to letter to Colonial Secretary 7th inst. & Notes in margin May be accepted & Charles Bolton [Button?] appointed to vacancy – re salary due to Mr Chisholm Notice, A Chisholm, Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General, Mr Bolton [Button?]

A2.19 421 – 422

50/10825 1850 11 20 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “F L S M”

1850 11 18 1850 11 20 1850 12 09~

Letter forwarding design for the Town of Maryborough – refers to letters from Colonial Secretary 49/01719, 48/08859 [see A2.17] & 50/09847 [No 50/566] [Design not filmed here] & Notes in margin Executive Council Executive 50/408 – 21 November 1850 Laid before Executive Council 9th December 1850 – Minute No 50/47 M9642

A2.19 423

50/10637 1850 11 13 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M”

1850 10 24 1850 11 13~ 1850 11 20 1850 11 27 1850 11 29 1850 11 29~ 1850 12 02

At top: “Entd 1.B C. B. – 20 November 1850” Letter re application to purchase Suburban allotments in Parish of Bulimba, offered for sale 1st August & 2nd November 1849 [No 50/45] Para 2: Suggests these allotments be included in next Sale & Notes in margin W N Transmitted to Surveyor General for information & report Noted – to be returned 5 measured allotments in locality viz 1,2,4,9 &10 & descriptions were forwarded to Colonial Secretary for Proclamation for sale on 2nd inst Schedule No 50/532 – Entd 50/347 fol 240 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Present state? Proclamation with the Printer for Sale on 15th January next Police Magistrate

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[Cover] On Her Majesty’s Service/ The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [From] Police Office/ Moreton Bay [postmarked: NEW SOUTH WALES / NO * 13 – 1850; BRISBANE - NEW SOUTH WALES / OC * 28 – 1850]

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50/10638 1850 11 13 Hon CS Police Office, Ipswich William M Dorsey JP “W L”

1850 10 25 1850 11 13~ 1850 11 14~ 1850 11 15~ 1850 11 20 1850 11 21 1850 11 22~ 1850 12 04

At top: “A.O.2273 – 16/11/50” Letter re £10 only available for remount for Ipswich Police – insufficient [No 43] Situation re horses – 2 condemned, were in the Commissioner of Crown Lands Police – query re their disposal & Notes in margin W V Horses to be sold & proceeds paid to Colonial Treasury - sum for horses for Ipswich Police £10 only – no provision in Estimates 1851 – Auditor General re other funds for 2 remount horses – mentions Border Police horses Auditor General - noted - to be returned Re funds for Establishment for proposed expense Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Bench Ipswich

A2.19 427 - 428

50/08542 1850 09 14 Police Office, Ipswich S Simpson JP, William M Dorsey JP, Francis Bigge JP “C A F”

1850 07 03 1850 09 25~ 1850 09 25~ 1850 10 07

Letter re Board of Survey on 2 horses attached to Ipswich Police – long service (purchased from Border Police 1842) – now useless for police duties & Notes in margin W V Intended as application for purchase of 2 remount horses - £10 only available Inform the Bench Bench Ipswich [Ref 50/10638] [Cover sheet] 3rd July 1850 Survey on the Horses attached to the Police Establishment at Ipswich

A2.19 429 430

50/10560

1850 11 09 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1850 11 07 1850 11 09~ 1850 11 10~ 1850 11 13~ 1850 12 14

At top: “18 Enclosures” Letter forwarding in order for proclamation for sale at Ipswich, descriptions of portions of Crown Lands, particulars in Schedule [No 50/541] Para 2: Also forwarding tracings from surveys of lands described [Descriptions & Tracings not filmed here] & Notes in margin W N 49/10382 – M8880 – 50/1145 No objection to sale of these lands Usual Proclamation to be prepared for approval Proclaimed on 13th December 1850 for sale at Ipswich on 22nd January 1851 Colonial Treasurer with descriptions & tracings

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50/10560 Ipswich Schedule Schedule enclosed in Surveyor General’s Letter No 50/ ------ of --------- November 1850 [Situation/Allotment/ Section / Quantity/ Applicant / Price/ Remarks ] Suburban Lots Near Ipswich Allots 31-46 inclusive/ John Campbell/ These allotments have not hitherto been proclaimed for sale

433 - 434

50/10558 50/10558

1850 11 09 Hon CS Surveyor General, Sydney

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell W Elyard for the CS W& P? Office H H Browne, V M Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General

1850 11 06 1850 11 16 1850 11 21 1850 11 21 1850 11 23~ 1850 11 23~ 1850 11 30 1850 11 05

Forwarding copy letter re damage to masonry of culvert on road near Kangaroo Point – requests authority to repair either by employing mechanics or by contract [No 50/539] & Notes in margin For report of Visiting Magistrate Cockatoo Island, re proposal to employ men from Establishment for this work - noted – to be returned Visiting Magistrate reports only 7 prisoners on Cockatoo Island eligible for employment on Capt Perry’s Road Party – list of names & trade? enclosed [List not filmed here] Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Notes re above Repair to be effected by free labour – Deputy Surveyor General to send Estimate No mechanics of description in question who could be supplied from Cockatoo Island – send list of men now eligible to be employed in Road Party Surveyor General Enclosure in Surveyor General’s letter No 50/539 of the 6th November 1850 Letter re damage by heavy rains to masonry of culvert at Kangaroo Point – requesting authority to repair either by contract or employment of 2 stone masons & 1 quarryman Para 2: Re time to repair & cost Para 3: Suggests men at Cockatoo Island under probation with offer of remission of portion of sentence – compares their work with contract workers

A2.19 435 436 437 – 438

50/10424 1850 11 05 George Fitzroy, Private Secretary to His Ex the Governor

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

1850 10 10 1850 11 02~ 1850 12 12

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter re Ipswich Bench & 4 Magistrates removed from the District – recommends Henry Mort, squatter of Franklin Vale Station, Ipswich District & John Rankin of Long Pocket near Ipswich to Commission of the Peace & Notes in margin [& partly written across letter – difficult to read] Commission to be prepared – Mr Rankin recently appointed Mr Rankin already appointed Magistrate by Commission dated 28th October 1850 Commission for Mr Mort herewith for signature Government Gazette 4th December? - Commission dated 9th December Prothonotary enclosing same, Circular to Mr Mort

A2.19 439


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO

DATE REC’D

TO FROM DATE OF


50/10391 50/10391

1850 11 04 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1850 11 02 1850 11 04~ 1850 11 13~ 1850 11 14~ 1850 12 10

At top: “163 enclosures” Letter forwarding in order for proclamation for sale at Brisbane descriptions of portions of Crown Lands, particulars of which are in Schedule [No 50/532] [Descriptions not filmed here] & Notes in margin W N 49/10382 – M8880 – 50/01145 No objection to sale of these Lots Proclamation to be prepared for approval Proclamation herewith for approval for sale at Brisbane Moreton Bay on 15th January 1851 Proclaimed 9th December Colonial Treasurer with descriptions, Police Magistrate Moreton Bay [Cover sheet] Brisbane Schedule Schedule enclosed in Surveyor General’s Letter No 50/----- of ----- November 1850 [Situation/ Allot/ Section / Quantity/ Applicant / Price/ Remarks ] Town Lots Town of Brisbane/ Parish of North Brisbane Allots 7-19/ Section 5/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 1-10/ Section 14/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 21-25/ Section 12/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 1-7, 9-20/ Section 29/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 12 & 13/ Section 32/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 1-4, 11 &12/ Section 34/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allot 9/ Section 34/ The Crown/ Allotment offered for sale as Lot 21 on 3rd July 1850 but not sold Allots 11-13/ Section 33/ The Crown/ Allotments proclaimed for sale as Lots 5,6 & 7 at Brisbane on 3rd July last but withheld by Police Magistrate - again brought forward for proclamation in accordance with Memorandum of 3rd Sept last [50/06952] Town of Brisbane/ Parish of South Brisbane Allots 1-10/ Section 10/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 1-10/ Section 11/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 4-7/ Section 14/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 34,35,36 & 37 on 27th February 1850 but not sold Allot 10/ Section 14/ The Crown/ Allotment not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 11-13/ Section 14 / The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 29,30,31 on 3rd July 1850 but not sold Suburban Lots

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CS REF NO

DATE REC’D

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Eastern Suburban Allotments/ South Brisbane Allots 27-58/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Eastern Suburban Allotments/ North Brisbane Allots 65-71/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 39-50/ The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 14-25 on 28th November 1849 but not sold Allots 53,54,56,57/ The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 8,9,10 & 11 on 28th November 1849 but not sold Allots 8A,9A,10A/ The Crown/ Allotments were proclaimed for sale at Brisbane on 3rd July 1850 as Lots 1,2 & 3 – withheld from sale by Police Magistrate – no access to them except by water – again brought forward for proclamation for sale in accordance with Memorandum of 3rd September 1850 [50/06952] Western Suburban Allotments/ South Brisbane Allot 38/ The Crown/ Allotment sold to Thomas Pendergast as Lot 4 on 23rd August 1848 but by Colonial Treasurer’s letter 48/333, informed of failure to complete purchase Allots 45-47/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Parish of Yeerongpilly Allots 1-7/ The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 5-11 on 27th February 1850 but not sold Parish of Bulimba Allots 1,2,4,9,10/ The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 27,28,30,31,32 on 28th November 1849 but not sold

50/10388 1850 11 04 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1850 11 01 1850 11 18~ 1850 11 21~ 1850 11 28 1850 11 29~

Letter re request from H Jeffreys of Brisbane Moreton Bay that 13 Sections of land at Caboolture River County of Stanley leased to him be brought forward at next sale in Brisbane – leases cannot be assigned but are renewed & paid for 1851 – discusses difficulties [No 50/527] & Notes in margin 50/09790 W N No objection to view taken by Surveyor General Approved H Jeffreys, Police Magistrate Colonial Treasurer, Surveyor General

A2.19 452 – 453

50/09790 1850 10 16 Hon E Deas Thomson Brisbane, Moreton Bay Henry Jeffreys

1850 09 25

At top: “Henry Jeffreys” Letter requesting certain land leased to him may be again be put up for sale – 13 Sections on Caboolture River in County of Stanley District of Moreton Bay – purchased at Police Office Brisbane May 1849 – leases paid in advance for 1851 & cannot be assigned – Mr Fairholme wishes to secure them at next Government Sale – discusses possible arrangements & Note in margin – Ref 50/10388 [Cover] Overland Mail - Pre-paid Hon E Deas Thomson/ Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [Postmarked: NEW --- WALES/ OC * 16 – 1850] &

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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO

DATE REC’D

TO FROM DATE OF


“C A F”

1850 10 16~ 1850 10 17~ 1850 10 19~ 1850 10 24

Notes re above W N Rent paid will not be refunded – Surveyor General should bring forward the lands for sale at present General Auction Approved H Jeffreys, Colonial Treasurer, Surveyor General [Ref 50/10388]

50/10347 50/10347

1850 11 02 Hon CS~ Surveyor General

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General “W L” Darling Downs R C Bagot

1850 10 30 1850 11 02~ 1850 11 04~ 1850 11 05 1850 11 06 1850 11 13 1850 11 13~ 1850 11 15 1850 10 12

At top: “A.O.2203 - 6/11/50” Forwarding copy letter from Asst Surveyor Bagot with explanation re purchase of rations from A Morris at Darling Downs – authority re account [No 50/524] Also at top: “Mr Davis” & Notes in margin Former papers Enclosed Referred for further report of Auditor General - noted – to be returned No objection to payment of Mr Morris’s claim Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Authorise accordingly Surveyor General At top: “Enclosure of the Surveyor General’s letter to the Colonial Secretary of the 30th Oct. 1850 – No 50/524” Letter re account from A Morris for 147 rations for himself & party – mentions Callandoon & problems with cart & horses – explanation re choice of Mr Morris, contractor for Native Police instead of Drayton contractor

A2.19 458 – 459 460 – 461

50/08544 1850 09 14 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General “W L” “C A F”

1850 09 11 1850 09 16 1850 09 24 1850 09 25 1850 09 25~ 1850 11 01~

At top: “A.O.1833 – 16/9/50” Transmitting account from A Morris for 147 rations supplied to Asst Surveyor Bagot Darling Downs - £7-7-0 – mentions Mr Handcock contractor Drayton & prices for rations – Mr Bagot to report – requests authority to pay account [No 50/453] [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin Auditor General - noted – to be returned Authority to be withheld until receive Mr Bagot’s explanation why rations not obtained from Mr Handcock – account otherwise correct - £7-7-0 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved & Note re above Resubmit [Ref 50/10347]

A2.19 462 – 463

50/10281 1850 10 31 Hon CS~ Immigration Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether

1850 10 29

At top: “A.O.2170 – 1/11/50” Transmitting 3 accounts for articles supplied by Master of Ship “Emigrant” to Quarantine Station Moreton Bay for immigrants from the vessel – Margin £152-2-9 [crossed out] - £150-2-8, £30-2-11, £15-2-6 / Correct total amount £195-8-1 Mentions Messrs Were [of Brisbane] - Capt Wickham’s certificates annexed to accounts [No 50/307] [Accounts & certificates not filmed here] Also at top: “Mr Davis”

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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO

DATE REC’D

TO FROM DATE OF


“W L”

1850 10 31 1850 11 06 1850 11 07 1850 11 08 1850 11 08

& Notes in margin Auditor General - noted – to be returned Examined & as amended considered correct amounting to £195-8-1 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Articles supplied for emigrants after landing - no objection to authorising payment Approved Immigration Agent

50/10251 1850 10 30 Hon CS Commissariat New South Wales, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G

1850 10 29 1850 11 04~ 1850 11 05

At top: “Deputy Commissary General” Letter re documents returned to Capt Wickham requesting claims of similar nature be sent to Colonial Secretary’s Office – reasons – returning enclosures [No 476] Also at top: “Re Richard White’s claims for services at Moreton Bay” & Notes in margin W V Necessary to refer to Capt Wickham - See 50/10184

A2.19 467

50/09827 Police Magistrate Brisbane, Moreton Bay

Commissariat New South Wales, Sydney T W Ramsay D C G

1850 09 13 Letter returning accounts & informing that all documents of similar nature to be sent direct to Colonial Secretary [No 3508]

A2.19 468

50/10216 1850 10 28 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

1850 10 26 1850 10 28~ 1850 10 30~ 1850 12 03

Submitting letter from Commissioner Rolleston reporting breach of Assessment Act by Messrs John Beck & Thomas Nicholson by non-return of sheep depasturing on Station under license to William Barker in Darling Downs District – requests instructions [No 50/3874] Para 2: Re penalty suggested by Commissioner Paras 3-4: Discusses clauses of Act in relation to cattle & horses – no provision for sheep – remedies & Notes in margin M F Mr Rolleston’s suggestion reasonable – discusses Act, also mentions Licensee – re omission of ‘sheep’ from Act – reasons Colonel Barney

A2.19 469 – 472

50/10187 50/10187~ [obscured]

1850 10 28~ [obscured]

Hon CS Hon CS

Colonial Treasury, Sydney C D Riddell Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate W Elyard for the CS

1850 11 05 1850 11 07 1850 11 07~ 1850 11 14 1850 10 14 1850 10 31

Memorandum Amount in Warrant payable to George Lantree [also spelt Langtree] – receipts to Mr Wickham for Mr Lantree’s signature & Note re above Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office & Notes in margin Inform Police Magistrate Brisbane Police Magistrate Brisbane Letter re payment of £12 to Colonial Treasurer on 16th March last of passage from England of 3 children named Langtree [No 50/56] Para 2: Children not eligible for passage – requests return of money - Langtree requesting same & Notes in margin Refer to Colonial Treasurer – noted – to be returned

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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO

DATE REC’D

TO FROM DATE OF


50/10184 1850 10 28 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1850 10 12 1850 11 08~ 1850 11 09~ 1850 11 21~ 1850 11 23

Forwarding Vouchers for services performed on account of Convict Ship “Bangalore”: Dr Cannan boarded ship as health officer, Richard White employed as additional constable while convicts detained in Brisbane [No 50/42] Para 2: Accounts to Auditor General who sent Memorandum stating to be sent to Commissariat Office – enclosing Deputy Commissary General’s letter & Notes in margin W V Account of Health Officer should be paid from Colonial Treasury & that of Special Constable from Military Chest Approved Deputy Commissary General, Auditor General, Police Magistrate See 50/3479

A2.19 476 – 477

50/10180 1850 10 28 Hon CS Wallam Creek, Lower Condamine, Darling Downs John Ferrett “C A F”

1850 09 28 1850 10 29~ 1850 11 06

At top: “John Ferrett” Further letter re want of Police protection in his area – urges arrangements be made to provide officer & 10 troopers as promised Re depredations by both blacks & whites – blacks spearing cattle – mentions many stations now unoccupied – life & property insecure Notes re above Inform Mr Ferrett of Commandant Native Police’s last request re their intended movements? [difficult to read] - copy to Mr Walker Mr Ferrett, Mr Walker

A2.19 478 479

50/03124 1850 03 20 Hon CS Wallam Creek, Lower Condamine, Darling Downs J Ferrett “C A F” “C A F” “C A F”

1850 02 15 1850 03 20~ 1850 03 21~ 1850 03 22~ 1850 03 26~ 1850 03 29~ 1850 04 15~ 1850 04 18~ 1850 04 24

At top: “John Ferrett” Letter re Court of Petty Sessions on Lower Condamine – mentions Petition by Inhabitants – lawless state of District – no Court of Justice within 150 miles – nearest court ‘Drayton’ – urges consideration [Cover] Hon E D Thompson [as it is] / Colonial Secretary / Sydney [postmarked: SYDNEY – NEW SOUTH WALES / MR * 20 – 1850] & Notes re above [written across cover] Query re Petition Enclosed Petition not with letters Now enclosed – No 49/01376 Query whether proposal by Mr Walker for distribution of Native Police will afford protection etc [hard to read] Yes – 1 officer & 10 troopers to be stationed on Lower Condamine –50/03041 See further Petition herewith - 50/03797 Inform Petitioners to above effect Mr Ferrett

A2.19 480 -482 483

49/01376

1849 02 05 Hon CS

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

1849 02 02 1849 02 12~

Forwarding letter from Commissioner Rolleston accompanying Memorial from squatters on Lower Condamine applying for Police protection [No 49/17] Also at top: “49/150” & Notes in margin No funds to defray expense of protection applied for – to be considered when Estimates prepared

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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO

DATE REC’D

TO FROM DATE OF


49/01376 49/01376

Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner of Crown Lands Hi Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy

Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner G Barney, C C C L Woolshed, Darling Downs Richard Birrell

1849 02 19 1849 06 28~ 1849 01 10 1849 01 20~ 1849 01 31~ 1849 01 08

Auditor General, Chief Commissioner [Ref 50/03124] Estimates Resubmitted At top: “49/150 – 31 November 1849” Forwarding letter & Memorial from squatters in Lower Condamine – their statements are correct – some protection much needed in District [No 49/154] P S Since writing letter, has been reported that Station of Capt J E Barney “Kogan Creek” attacked by aborigines & shepherd killed, sheep driven off & Notes in margin T o be submitted to His Ex the Governor At top: “49/150” Letter forwarding Memorial from licensed squatters & others resident on Lower Condamine – urging his recommendation Memorial of licensed squatters & others resident on Lower Condamine Darling Downes [sic] – suffered from depredations of aborigines – since last August 8 men murdered & others wounded – stock taken or destroyed – several Memorialists have abandoned stations – no police force to render assistance – scarcity of labour – request protection & assistance from government – mentions taxes levied by way of license & assessment Signatories Richard Birrell – Tiereyboo John Dangar – Wallam Creek J G Ewer – Wombo Forest Joshua & Alexander Bell – Jimbour William Edwards – Charley’s Creek Alexander Macdonald, Manager for C J McKenzie – Warra Warra M & G Goggs - Chinchilla M Goggs – Onegongera [Wongongera?] J A Blyth Thomas Roskill Andrew Campbell – Bungaban Henry Bowerman – Coorangah Arthur Bell Robert Pickering Joseph King – Jinge Jinge [could be Jingi Jingi] J P Wilkie – Daandine John & Alfred Crowder – Braemar J Edward Barney – Kogan Archibald Cameron William Maxwell Finlay Ross – Green Banks Frederick N Isaac – Doolackah

486 – 487 488 489 – 492

50/09973 1850 10 21 Hon CS~ Immigration Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether

1850 10 19

Forwarding for countersignature of Governor, Certificate required by Land & Emigration Commissioners in respect to immigrants per ship “Emigrant” [No 50/304] Para 2: Immigrants landed in quarantine – re Charter Party & liability for additional charges if immigrants placed in quarantine – also

A2.19 493 - 499


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO

DATE REC’D

TO FROM DATE OF


“C A F”

1850 10 21~ 1850 10 24

mentions deaths in quarantine Para 3: Recommends payment in full for all persons landed at Quarantine Station Para 4: Opinion of Mr Kemp, Master of “Emigrant” & Notes in margin Countersigned Immigration Agent


1850 10 17 1850 10 19~ 1850 10 26~

At top: “One enclosure” Forwarding another copy of Meteorological Journal of late Asst Surveyor Kennedy [see p 502] [No 50/505] & Notes in margin For the Private Secretary for despatch to the Secretary of State Forwarded – See 50/04758 Returned to be put away

A2.19 500

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. A2.19

New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934

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

Letters received 1849 and papers filed with them 1 – 110 [continued from Reel A2.18]

Letters received 1850 and papers filed with them 111 – 873 [continued on Reel A2.20]

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