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NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY

LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1845 - 1846 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.15

CONTINUED FROM REEL A2.14

SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO

DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF

DOCUMENT CONTENTS QSL REEL PAGE

LETTERS RECEIVED 1846 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM

298

E Deas Thomson, W Lithgow, John Buchanan Moreton Bay G S Le Breton Flour Mills, Darling Harbour Thomas Breillat City Depot, Corner of King & George Streets H Fisher

1846 08 26 1846 08 28 1846 08 12

[PRINTED FORM] SCHEDULE of TENDERS received for supplying Rations of Provisions and other Articles for the Colonial Service, in the District of Moreton Bay for the period, from the 1st October to the 31st December 1846 pursuant to an Advertisement dated 11th July 1846 inserted in the Government Gazette from 14th July to 21st August 1846 which Tenders were opened on the 24th August 1846 RATIONS AND ARTICLES OF SUPPLY/ G S Le Breton [rates]/ Present rates [Rations listed with rates] Note: This being the only Tender & considered too high, we recommend that it be rejected & that fresh Tenders be called for “Let new Tenders be called for” Mr Le Breton At top: “Only Tender – 24th August 1846” [PRINTED FORM] FOR COUNTRY DISTRICTS TENDERS FOR THE COLONIAL SERVICE Rations and Articles of Supply / Rates [Rations listed with rates] “I propose Thomas Chaplin Breillat of Darling Harbour Sydney and ………… as my sureties” CERTIFICATE [Re Tender of George Spottiswoode Le Breton] CERTIFICATE [Re Tender of George Spottiswoode Le Breton] Duplicate copy of Tender at p 301 – 302

A2.15 299 – 300 301 – 302 303 - 304

46/02208 1846 03 20 Hon CS Crown Commissioners Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr

1846 02 28 At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter forwarding Itinerary & Census Return [not filmed here - see p 757-760]

A2.15 305

Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.15 – Part 2 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2014 www.slq.qld.gov.au

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Note Aborigines Annual Reports for 1845 [Reports – see p 307-315 & 316-322] “Forwarded to the Secretary of State by Despatch No 75/1846”

A2.15 306

46/00286 46/00286

1846 01 12

Hon E D Thomson, CS

Commissioner of Crown Lands Office S Simpson C C L “G G”

1845 12 31~ 1846 01 15~

At top: “Commissioner of Crown Lands, Moreton Bay [Abstract of Report at p 312] At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Report on the State of the Aborigines of the District of Moreton Bay for the year 1845 – Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Dec 31, 1845 Letter reporting – mentions German Missionaries forming a Station at Noonga Creek 3 men killed – Brown & Williams & John Uhr on the Brisbane, hutkeeper on sheep station belonging to his brother & Mr Ferriter – inquest held by Major North Discusses moral & social state - number of aborigines including Ranges around 4000 & Notes in margin “Usual Abstract” Report re Mr Uhr Copy will be required for the Secretary of State [Ref 46/01835]

A2.15 307 – 311 312 - 315

46/00748 46/00748

1846 01 27

Hon CS

Crown Commissioners Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr

1846 01 01

At top: “Commissioner of Crown Lands, Darling Downs [Abstract of report at p 319] At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” “Aborigines Report” Reporting native tribes quiet & friendly - distribution of blankets flour & tobacco during winter months Six Tribes in Darling Downs District numbering between 70-100 for each, accurate estimates difficult – mix with neighbouring Tribes from Moreton Bay, Clarence River & New England & Note in margin “Usual Abstract” [Ref 46/01835]

A2.15 316 – 318 319 – 322

46/00264 1846 01 12 Hon E D Thomson, CS

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

1845 12 20 1846 01 15~ 1846 01 20

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter re Station advertised in Sydney Herald of 1st Inst – occupied by Henry Manning – situated on Albert River 50 miles from Brisbane, first licensed in 1842 to Messrs E & N? Finch – discussion re “50 mile limit” from Brisbane & settlement of Moreton Bay District – refers to reserving of land within reach of navigation – mentions Brisbane, Bremer, Logan & Pine Rivers, also Boyne & Wide Bay Counties & Notes in margin Re Stations within the 50 mile limit from Brisbane prior to March 1842 - Station in question formed after that date – stations nearest to Brisbane will be first to be done away with – re management of all lands in vicinity of Brisbane Note

A2.15 323 – 326 327 – 328


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Fitzpatrick

“G G” “G G” Sydney Thomas Mort “G G”

1845 12 02~ 1845 12 02~ 1845 12 09 1845 12 05 1845 12 16~ 1845 12 01~

Write to Mr Mort auctioneer re intended sale – station formed contrary to Order of 13 May 1840 – licence will not be renewed Copy of letter to Mr Mort to Commissioner of District requesting explanation “Dr Simpson” & Note in margin Query whether Mr Mort written to Letter re Station in Moreton Bay District – withdrawn from public sale Note Referring to notice in Herald & distance of Station from Brisbane Note Queries re Notice of 13th May 1840 & Station in question Note “Immediate” Re Sydney Herald & Mr Mort’s advertisement of sale of Station at Moreton Bay – query re Order prohibiting formation of Stations within 50 miles of Brisbane & Note in margin Order never recalled – issued 13 May 1840 by letter to Mr Commissioner Macdonald

329 330 331 332 – 333

46/00758 1846 01 27 Hon E D Thomson, CS

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

1846 01 08 1846 01 31

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter re issue of Building Licences on Crown Lands – instructions from His Excellency the Governor on 28 March 1842: Temporary buildings on Crown Lands – licence & fee – resumption of land so occupied – conditions – “signed G G - Brisbane 28 March 1842” Re object of Building Licences – mentions Port Philip District Re Building Licences for Houses of Entertainment Number of Building Licences held: 5 1 Old Government Paddock at South Brisbane – “Police Paddock” – licence will not be renewed – some allotments to be put up for sale 2 House of Entertainment at my Station – licence not renewed – surveyed by Asst Surveyor Burnett 3 Owens House of Entertainment on branch of Great Western Creek close to Rosewood Scrub 20 miles from Ipswich 4 Bonifant’s House of Entertainment on the same road 20 miles further on, near junction of Blackfellows Creek with Lockyers Creek 5 One at the foot of Cunningham’s Gap, 30 miles from Ipswich Discusses fees received from the 4 Houses of Entertainment Re Mr Stevens case & House of Entertainment & Notes in margin Explanation re building licences satisfactory “Dr Simpson”

A2.15 335 – [339] page not numbered [no p 334]

46/01083 1846 02 09 Hon CS Border Police Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr

1846 01 07

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter returning Bond – signatures obtained from Crawford & Hodgson & John Rolland – other surety “John Smith” resides in Sydney, partner in A B Smith & Co &

A2.15 341 [no p 340]


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1846 06 30

Notes in margin “Crawford & Hodgson’s Contract for the Supply of Provisions etc for Border Police Darling Downs” Bond sent to Auditor General

46/01084 1846 02 09 Hon CS Border Police Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr

1846 01 07 1846 02 10~ 1846 02 12

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter requesting information re Messrs Crawford & Hodgson’s Tender “for the Maize ration only” & Note in margin Tender is for 8lbs of maize To Commissioner

A2.15 342

46/01543 1846 02 23 Hon CS Crown Commissioners Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr “G G” Cambooya, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr Walter Leslie? JP, John Rolland JP, George F Leslie JP

1846 02 02 1846 02 23~ 1846 02 26 1846 01 27

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter transmitting Certificate re unfitness of Border Police horse – permission to purchase another, cost not exceeding £25 & Note in margin “Authorised” [Certificate] Re chestnut horse (brand details) purchased as Troop horse for Border Police by G J Macdonald & E D Day in May 1843 – unfit for service

A2.15 343 344

46/01928 46/01928

1846 03 10 Hon E D Thomson, CS Dr Simpson, C C Lands

Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Moreton Bay S Simpson C C L “W L” “G G” Fairney Lawn W North

1846 02 22 1846 03 20~ 1846 03 10 1843 03 12 1846 03 13 1846 03 14~ 1846 03 16 1846 02 05

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter enclosing Tender for supply of horses for Border Police by Major North – discusses number of horses to be purchased & uses Margin: Three horses wanted & Notes in margin Query whether covered by Vote of Council Auditor General to report £750 voted for purchase of horses for Border Police during current ½ year Returned CSO & Notes re above “3 horses may be purchased” To Mr Simpson Letter tendering to supply 3 horses for use of Mounted Police [description of horses & brands] – quotes prices

A2.15 346 – 347 [no p 345] 348 – 349

46/00757 1846 01 27 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Moreton Bay S Simpson C C L “G G”

1846 01 08 1846 01 18~

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter reporting death of Trooper Smith’s horse (Jack) – Tenders called for replacement & Note in margin “Read” [Ref 46/01928]

A2.15 350

46/03877

1846 05 26

Hon CS

Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney E Deas Thomson Border Police Office, Darling

1846 06 03 1846 05 04

[PRINTED FORM] PROVISIONS, 1846 [Notice calling for Tenders following termination of Contract to Supply Border Police Darling Downs – 1 August to 31 December 1846] At top: “Commissioner Rolleston”

A2.15 351 353


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CS REF NO



46/03877

Commissioner of Crown Lands, Darling Downs

Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr “G G” Eton Vale, Darling Downs Crawford & Hodgson Contractor

1846 05 27~ 1846 05 29~ 1846 06 09~ 1846 06 23~ 1846 07 08~ 1846 05 01

Letter transmitting Notice from Contractors of termination of Contract in 3 months & Notes in margin Messrs Crawford & Hodgson, Eton Vale Fresh Tenders may be called for Yes: “Notice – 3 June 1846” Note re above To be suspended for the present Query re anything to be done No – supplies trifling, scarcely worth making Contract Letter giving three months notice of intention to discontinue Contract furnishing supplies to Border Police – vouchers for Jan, Feb & March still unpaid & returned from Auditor General’s Office

[no p 352] 354 355

46/04485 1846 06 22 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston “G G”

1846 05 18 1846 06 24~ 1846 06 27

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter requesting instructions re occupation of the Boyne River District Discussion re ability to protect Stations – difficulty recruiting for Police Service & size of his Force - mentions land on Condamine & tributaries – also mentions Balloon [Balonne?], Barwen [Barwan?] & Mr Mitchell’s excursion from Liverpool Plains Describes Boyne Country – mentions Station formed by Messrs Russell & Glover on head of southern branch, 50 miles to the north of “Jimbour”, and “Burrandowan” Station and Philip Friell Mentions 4 parties on their way with stock for the Boyne – re natives Describes area – natives friendly – accessibility – mentions Wide Bay waters, River Brisbane Moreton Bay & Notes in margin Regret cannot authorise licensing of Stations on Boyne – cannot issue licence for any Station he cannot protect

A2.15 356 - 362

45/05174 1845 07 16 Hon CS Crown Commissioners Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston “G G”

1845 07 01 1845 07 16~ 1845 07 17

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter re occupation of the River Boyne – applications for licences – parties proceeding with stock – proposing excursion into the area – Station already formed there – visited by friendly natives – no Bunya fruit – country good for grazing sheep & Notes in margin May issue licences for Stations on the Boyne if able to give protection – licences for 4000 sheep or 640 cattle [Ref 44/00506, 44/07951, 46/04485]

A2.15 363 - 364

44/07951~ 1844 12 04~ Note “44/07951 – Commr Rolleston – 7th Oct” requesting instructions re visiting the Boyne River given to Colonial Secretary 16 July

A2.15 [365] page not numbered

44/00506 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Commr

1843 12 28 At top: “Copy” & “Boyne River” Letter re River discovered by Messrs Russell & Glover who have occupied a Station – describes river & country – soil & timber – no connection with the Wide Bay, query whether the Boyne Timbers: ironbark, apple & box, no bunya or bread fruit Re natives – numerous Re climate & road access – requests instructions re issuing licences [Ref 44/07951]

A2.15 366 - 370

Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling 1843 10 01 “Copy” A2.15 371 – 372


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Downs Christopher Rolleston

Letter reporting country discovered to North of Darling Downs by Henry Stuart Russell – Run taken up by Messrs Russell & Glover – applications for licences – query whether part of his District – River supposed to be the Boyne – proposes excursion – first rate grazing

46/05376 1846 07 23 Hon E D Thomson, CS

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

1846 07 10 1846 07 25

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter stating necessary to retain 3 men in Border Police – reasons: 1 Aborigines troublesome re cattle - mentions Messrs Joyner & Mason on the North Pine, Major North on the Brisbane, Mr Dowse on the Logan, government cattle on the Bremmer [also spelt Bremer] near Ipswich 2 Military Post under Dividing Range & aborigines in the neighbourhood 3 Moreton Bay – more exposure to wild blacks Returned: [see also Returns at A2.13 – p729-731] William Smith – Sergeant John Derby – Trooper – paid William Hodgin – Trooper – paid [also spelt Hodgins] Further John Horrigan – Trooper & saddler – unpaid Patrick Neale – Bullock driver – unpaid Henry Caldicutt – labourer – unpaid James Skehan – labourer – unpaid Jacob (aborigine) Horrigan & Caldicutt due for Tickets of Leave, Neale & Skehan have applied; aborigine will be the only one unpaid Re William Smith – recommended as Sergeant & Notes in margin “Approved” [See 46/06066]

A2.15 373 - 375

46/05373 1846 07 23 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston

1846 07 07 1846 07 24~ 1846 07 25

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter re retention of portion of Border Police paid by government – retaining 3 men on pay – concerns re aborigines – mentions murder of 2 whites in employ of Messrs Gore & Co? - concern re withdrawal of Detachment of 99th Regt from the Scrubs at foot of Dividing Range – tribes troublesome – outer areas of District unprotected – new Runs occupied & Notes in margin “Approved” [Ref 46/05376]

A2.15 376 - 381


1846 07 07 At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter re 3 men (including aborigines) in Border Police not in receipt of pay from government: 1 James Miller per “Pekoe” 1840 2 Thomas Tasker per “Woodbridge” 1840 3 Bobby – aborigine Mentions issue of flour to aborigines frequenting the Station & Note in margin - See 46/06066

A2.15 382

46/05693 1846 08 05 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston Christopher Rolleston Commr

1846 07 20 At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter forwarding List of Accoutrements etc belonging to Border Police Re horses – refer to half-yearly report of 30th ultimo A List of Accoutrements etc belonging to the Border Police at Darling Downs July 1846

A2.15 383 384 – 385

46/00759 1846 01 27 Hon E D Thomson, Commissioner of Crown 1846 01 08 At top: “Commissioner Simpson” A2.15 386 – 389


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CS

Lands Office, Moreton Bay S Simpson C C L “G G”

1846 01 28~

Letter reporting death of John Uhr at Ferriter & Uhr’s Station on the Brisbane – killed by aborigines – details Mentions Requisition signed by Mr Ferriter & pressing letter from Richard Jones Lieut Seymour of 99th sent party of 8 men & a corporal for protection – tribe of aborigines who committed the murder have crossed D’Aguillar Range towards the coast, maybe of Limestone Tribe & Notes in margin Read – “nothing can I fear be done”


1846 08 18 At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter re Tenders for Supplies for 1847 – no reason to alter advertisement of last year & Note in margin - See Notice 22 September 1846

A2.15 390

46/06331 1846 08 31 Hon E D Thomson, CS

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

1846 08 26 1846 09 10

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter re Circular No 47 re Tenders for 1847 – Tender for supply of Forage for Horses, also may require separate Tender for Maize Ration only – re growing maize for Police Horses & Notes in margin Not necessary – reason See Notice 22 September 1846

A2.15 391

46/06986 1846 09 23 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston “C A F”

1846 09 01 1846 09 25~ 1846 09 25 1846 09 26

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter recommending Henry Hughes, Gowrie for the Commission of the Peace in District of Darling Downs & Notes re above Name to be placed on List of Candidates for the Magistracy “Noted accordingly – 46/47” Mr Rolleston informed

A2.15 392 – 393

46/06986/2 1846 09 23 Hon CS Sydney Christopher Rolleston, C C L

1846 09 21 1846 09 24~

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter requesting application for Leave of Absence be approved by His Excellency Sir Charles Fitzroy & Notes in margin No objection – query re length of period of leave – health reasons – provision for performance of duties in absence

A2.15 394

46/04897 1846 07 08 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston “G G”

1846 06 27 1846 07 08~

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter applying for leave of absence for 2 months – Arthur Hodgson, Eton Vale to perform duties in his absence & Notes in margin Authorised on account of ill health [Ref 46/06986/2]

A2.15 395

46/07120

The Commissioners of Crown Lands

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Circular (Draft for approval) Re Notices in Government Gazettes (18th May 1836, 22nd May 1839, 12th August 1840) re treatment of aboriginal natives of the Colony Enclosing Extract of one of the Notices re inquests or enquiries into violent death of aboriginal inhabitant in collision with white men – Depositions to be taken & forwarded &

A2.15 396 – 398


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/07120 46/07120

1846 09 28

Hon E D Thomson, CS S Simpson, C C L Woogaru [also spelt Woogaro]

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

1846 11 03~ 1846 11 10 1839 05 21~ 1842 09 12 [as it is] 1846 10 30 1846 09 29~ 1841 09 30~ 1840 05 15~ 1846 09 04

Notes in margin “Approved” Circular 7 November 1846 Supt of Port Phillip Extract of Notice dated 21st May 1839 headed “Aborigines” Re inquest or enquiry to be instituted in case wherein violent death of aboriginal inhabitant in collision with white men At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter reporting aggressions by blacks following removal of Military Post from foot of Dividing Range – attack on Coutts’ Station on Lockyer’s Creek – enclosing copy of Mr Coutts’ report [see p 409] Retained John Horrigan (ticket of leave – 2 years in Border Police) in addition to a sergeant & 2 troopers – mentions aborigine named Jemmy Cambela? killed at Mr Coutts – also mentions Mr North’s hut on the Brisbane & Notes in margin Re depositions – not taken Circular to be sent to Commissioners & Magistrates re this regulation “Approved” Draft herewith Note Requests Circular & Government Notice re Depositions “Immediate” Refers to Commr Simpson’s report of collision with blacks at Moreton Bay Extracts from Instructions to Crown Lands Commissioners dated [in present case] 30th September 1841 Re Police & protection of both aborigines & white inhabitants – in case of violent death enquiry to be held and proceedings forwarded to Attorney General Aborigines to be informed of consequences of acts of aggression Extract of a letter from the Colonial Secretary’s Office dated 15 May 1840 No 137 addressed to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, New England Re cases involving loss of life – inquest to be held & proceedings sent to Attorney General Letter re troublesome blacks - re cattle – also threatened him & his family – assistance from Messrs Pitts, Bonifant & Higgins – details “A true copy – S Simpson C C L”

399 – 400 401 – 402 403 404 – 406 407 – 408 409

Crown Land Commissioner

Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney

1846 11 25 1846 12 04

[Draft] Letter re issue of provisions & forage to be discontinued from 1st January next - £65 per annum allowed in lieu – re salary & Notes in margin To be written – inform Supt of Port Phillip & Auditor General

A2.15 410 – 411

46/07954 1846 10 30 Hon CS Sydney Christopher Rolleston

1846 10 28

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter proposing increase of salary to Commissioners in lieu of Rations & Forage - £1 per day in lieu of the present allowance with provisions & forage

A2.15 411 again – 413


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“C A F” “W L” “C A F”

1846 11 09~ 1846 12 24 1846 10 03 1846 11 02 1846 11 03 1846 11 05~ 1846 11 07~

& Notes in margin Approved as general arrangement from 1st January next “Circular – Auditor General, Supt Port Phillip” Notes re above Auditor General to report Re additional expense – details Returned C S Office Query re number of Commissioners 12 in Sydney District & 4 in Port Phillip District

414

46/07994 1846 10 31 Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Wellington W H Wright, Com C Lds “C A F”

1846 10 21 1846 11 03~ 1846 11 10

At top: “Commissioner Wright” Letter transmitting depositions re death of aborigines in collision with Mounted Police at the Bogan – mentions copy of Trooper Partington’s report forwarded [see p 418] [Depositions not filmed here] & Notes in margin Read Depositions to Attorney General

A2.15 415

46/07184 46/07184

1846 10 01 Hon CS W H Wright, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington

Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Wellington W H Wright, Com C Lds “C A F” Bulgandramine Thomas Partington Trooper in Charge

1846 09 23 1846 10 04~ 1846 10 06 1846 10 30 1846 09 03

At top: “Commissioner Wright” Letter enclosing report from Trooper Partington of Mounted Police re collision between patrol of the Warran Detachment & aborigines on the Bogan River Unable to report personally due to rains - cannot proceed to the spot or summon witnesses & Notes in margin Mr Wright to send depositions as soon as possible – blacks appear to have been the aggressors To Mr Wright Query whether depositions sent [Ref 46/07994] Note re above Re Depositions “Copy” Letter reporting collision with aborigines – started from Wollombolong with Trooper Rielly, Trooper Comerford, Mr Gilmour & Messrs Dargin’s, Corser’s, Phillips’ and Gilmour’s stockmen to search for tribe killing cattle – 3 blacks as guides/trackers – details of trip – endeavoured to take blacks captive – horses wounded, 3 or 4 blacks killed, 2 of them (Yellowman & Moses) leaders & well-known cattle killers

A2.15 416 417 418 – 421 [no p 419]

46/07705 1846 10 21 Hon CS Mounted Police Office, Sydney Jaffray Nicholson Commandant M P

1846 10 20 1846 10 21~ 1846 10 22

At top: “Commandant Mounted Police” Letter re depositions re collision between Mounted Police and blacks at the Bogan – Lieut Pigott, Officer commanding Mounted Police at Bathurst proceeding to Wellington to confer with Commissioner of Crown Lands & Notes in margin Write to Mr Wright re depositions [Ref 46/07994]

A2.15 422 – 423

46/06702

1846 09 14 Hon CS

Mounted Police Office, Sydney Jaffray Nicholson Commandant M P

1846 09 14

At top: “Commandant Mounted Police” Letter transmitting copy of report from Lieut Pigott Commanding Bathurst Division of Mounted Police of collision between Detachment stationed at Wellington & tribe of Bogan blacks – four of blacks killed & 3 horses wounded

A2.15 424


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/06702

Capt Nicholson, Commandant, Mounted Police

“C A F” Bathurst F B Pigott, Lt Mounted Police

1846 09 14~ 1846 09 15~ 1846 09 15 1846 10 16~ 1846 10 17 1846 09 11

& Notes in margin Depositions not taken & forwarded to Attorney General Depositions must be called for & forwarded To Commandant Query re depositions to Commandant – “Yes” Capt Nicholson [Ref 46/07705] Re letter from Wellington reporting affair between blacks on the Bogan and the Mounted Police – 3 men stationed at Warran proceeded to Bogan accompanied by some squatters – cattle had been slaughtered – details “True copy – William Mair, Adj M P”

425 – 426

46/08053 1846 11 03 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, New England G J Macdonald “C A F”

1846 10 27 1846 11 05~

At top: “Commissioner Macdonald” Letter re leave of absence – Government Establishment & Crown Lands Office in charge of Asst Surveyor Gorman during absence, Gilbert Elliot to transact Magisterial duties & Notes in margin “Approved”

A2.15 428 – 429 [no p 427]

46/07437 46/07437

1846 10 12 Hon CS E Deas Thomson

Crown Commissioners Office, New England G J Macdonald C C L “C A F” Armidale G J Macdonald

1846 09 30 1846 10 12~ 1846 10 14 1846 09 30

At top: “Commissioner Macdonald” Letter applying for leave of absence – proceeding to Sydney & Notes in margin Approved providing provision made for performance of duties [Ref 46/08053] Letter re leave of absence to proceed to Sydney

A2.15 430 431 – 431 again

46/08160 1846 11 06 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Manero [as it is - also spelt Maneroo] John Lambie “C A F”

1846 10 27 1846 11 07~ 1846 11 07~ 1846 11 09~ 1846 11 11

At top: “Commissioner Lambie” Letter re horses, property of convict Thomas Gallagher deceased, delivered by Dennis McCarthy & forwarded to Pound at Queanbeyan - query re disposal – recommends allowance to McCarthy from proceeds of sale & Notes in margin Query re usual course Conditional pardon alluded to in 41/05689 approved – property belonging to Gallagher to be disposed of by Curator of Intestate Estates “Approved”

A2.15 432 – 434, 436

41/05689 1841 06 14 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Maneroo John Lambie C C L “G G”

1841 06 01 1841 06 15~ 1841 06 18~

At top: “John Lambie Esquire – 19th June 1841” Letter re disposal of mare, foal & filly, property of Thomas Gallagher deceased – Ticket of Leave for District of Queanbeyan & recommended for conditional pardon – apprehended bushrangers at Station of Mr Ritchie in County of Murray & Notes in margin Thomas Gallagher recommended for Conditional Pardon – dated 1 January 1841 – as no Notice of Approval Mr Lambie to take possession & sell “Approved” [Ref 46/08160]

A2.15 435

46/08191

1846 11 07 Hon CS

Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Wellington W H Wright, Commr of C

1846 11 02

At top: “Commissioner Wright” Letter enclosing application from J L Phelps for Licence to occupy land near junction of Lachlan & Murrumbidgee Rivers – land known as “Mouradah”

A2.15 437 – 438


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/08191

The Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington District

Lands Lachlan River J L Phelps

1846 11 10~ 1846 11 11 1846 08 26

[could be Monradah] between Lake Waljeers & Lachlan River – land is beyond jurisdiction of the Commissioners & Notes in margin See Minute on 46/08165 Inform Mr Wright Letter requesting licence to depasture sheep on “Mouradah” on River Lachlan & between Lake Waljins [also spelt Waljeers] and junction with Murrumbidgee – Mr Turner of Wellington to act as agent

439 – 441

46/08226 1846 11 09 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Wellington W H Wright, Commr of C Lands

1846 11 03 1846 11 10~ 1846 11 11

At top: “Commissioner Wright” Letter requesting transfer to Western Port District [its Commissioner leaving for England] – health issues: ophthalmia & Notes in margin Inform of arrangements for Mr Powlett’s duties during absence

A2.15 442 – 443

46/08192 1846 11 07 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Wellington W H Wright, Commr of C Lands

1846 11 02 At top: “Commissioner Wright” Letter reporting lands below junction of Lachlan & Murrumbidgee are beyond his jurisdiction & Notes in margin Already disposed [Ref 46/07240, 46/05668]

A2.15 444 – 445

46/05668 1846 08 04 Hon CS Head Quarters, Tumut River Henry Bingham, CCL

1846 07 25 1846 08 04~ 1846 08 05 1846 09 22 1846 10 20~

At top: “Commissioner Bingham” Letter re land below junction of Lachlan & Murrumbidgee – not within his jurisdiction – belongs to Commissioner Wright of Wellington – mentions reduction of Mounted Border Police in his District & protection & Notes in margin Refer to Mr Wright Resubmitted [Ref 46/08192]

A2.15 446 – 447

46/08253 1846 11 10 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Binalong Edgar Beckham, CCL, Lachlan District W Elyard for the CS “W G” “J McL”

1846 11 06 1846 11 10~ 1846 11 11 1846 11 12 1846 11 13 1846 11 14 1846 11 17~ 1846 11 19

At top: “Commissioner Beckham” Letter requesting man for Party of Police in place of Archibald Makin per “Exmouth” – obtained Ticket of Leave for the District of Yass Also at top: 46/10508 – 14 Nov 1846” & Notes in margin Refer to Supt of Convicts Principal Supt of Convicts to report Inform Mr Beckham Notes re above Man forwarded to CCL Lachlan District [Ref 46/259 & 46/280] in lieu of Robert Black per “Earl Grey” – no prisoner available at present to replace Makin Prisoner will be supplied to CCL Lachlan District when available Copy of Mr McLean’s Report for information of Commissioner To Mr Beckham

A2.15 448 449


1846 10 30 At top: “Commissioner Bingham” Letter re error in Christian name of Mr Lewis – name is Henry Sawyer Lewis & Notes in margin [unable to decipher]

A2.15 451 [no p 450]

46/07355 1846 10 07 Hon CS At J N Athurson [Arthurson?] Jamieson River

1846 10 05

At top: “Commissioner Bingham” - “Private” Letter recommending Henry Sawyer Lewis of Moirer? Lower Murray River

A2.15 452 – 454


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Henry Bingham “C A F”

1846 10 06~ 1846 10 06~ 1846 10 08

(partner of Charles Throsby) to the Commission of the Peace – mentions Petty Sessions at Albury, also mentions Lower Murray River & Edward River – recommends another Court at Tumut or Gundagai Notes re above Mr Lewis’ name will be noted Noted accordingly [Ref 46/53] Commissioner Bingham informed [Ref 46/08313]

455


1846 10 31 At top: “Commissioner Bingham” Letter re Tenders for Supply of the Mounted Border Police

A2.15 456


1846 11 02 At top: “Commissioner Bingham” Letter acknowledging receipt of Callaghans Supplement to Acts of Council & Acts for First Session of 1846

A2.15 457

46/08319 1846 11 13 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Binalong Edgar Beckham, CCL, Lachlan District

1846 11 06 1846 11 14~

At top: “Commissioner Beckham” Letter forwarding Memo re ejection of Michael O’Brien from Crown Lands in the District [Memo – see p 460] & Notes in margin Nothing more seems necessary in this matter

A2.15 458

46/07679 1846 10 20 Hon CS Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Binalong Edgar Beckham, CCL, Lachlan District

1846 10 15 1846 10 23~ 1846 10 24

At top: “Commissioner Beckham” Letter enclosing papers relating to ejection of Michael O’Brien from Crown Lands in the District [papers not filmed here - see p 460+] & Notes in margin Nothing to be done in this case – Memo prepared in office on 46/03976 to be returned [Ref 46/08319]

A2.15 459

46/03976 46/03976

1846 05 29

Hon CS

“G G” Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Binalong Edgar Beckham, CCL, Lachlan District

1846 06 09~ 1846 06 10 1846 06 12 1846 05 22 1846 06 09~

[Memo] Re Michael O’Brien’s complaint: no new facts re merits of case – details, references to Act – suggests proper course of action which should have been taken & Notes in margin Memo & papers to be sent to Mr Beckham – no reason for interference – if Beckham acted illegally cannot be protected if O’Brien brings action against him [Ref 46/07679] At top: “Commissioner Beckham” Letter reporting having ejected Michael O’Brien from Crown Land – enforced according to Act – sent Mounted Police under command of Sergeant Morrison to take possession of land, buildings & other improvements & to destroy same & Notes in margin See Memo herewith [Ref 46/07679]

A2.15 460 – 462 463 - 464

46/03956 1846 05 28 Snugs Burrow Michael O’Brien

1846 03 18

At top: “M O’Brien” Letter re Run in dispute with Edward Ryan – details received from Treasury re 4 Squatting Runs occupied by Edward Ryan: Burthong, Galong, Cullinga, Gungewalla - mentions Burthong & Nubber [Nubba?], Spring Creek, Limestone, Bobbira & Gallong [also spelt Galong] Indicates Mr Beckham wants to add his Run to Gungewalla – mentions Saltwater Creek & Dungara Plains Re Licences given to some & not to others – mentions Commissioners Beckham & Bingham Re payment of licences & Treasury List: mentions Thomas Anthony – Stoney

A2.15 465 – 467


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G”

1846 05 28~ 1846 06 09~

Creek, William Boulter – Cocomunglo, Edward Walsh – Calabash & Bogalong, Robert Campbell, Mr Kinghorn, Mr Hardy, Mr Wilmon [Welman?] [P S] Re second attack of Mr Beckham on 12th May - Sergeant Morrison & 2 other Police demolished his house & burnt stockyard, garden & fences & Note in margin [Ref 46/03976] Note re above New facts to be pointed out See Mr Beckham’s Report

468

46/00520 46/00520

1846 01 19

“G G” Snugs Burrow, Burroowa Plains by Yass Michael O’Brien “G G”

1846 02 25~ 1846 02 26~ 1846 01 13 1846 01 21~ 1846 02 25~

[Memo] Re Michael O’Brien’s complaint: only new information is re Drumgold & licence for the land in 1838 – Commissioner Welman & Notes in margin No reason to alter decision given [Ref 46/03956] At top: “M O’Brien” Letter re his Run – indicates Mr Beckham says Run belonged to Patrick Hogan, Edward Ryan of Gallong bought the cattle & the Run Mentions William Drumgold paid licence in 1838 for Run called Fishers Creek or lower Gugullong Creek to Mr Wilman [also spelt Welman] Commissioner – Drumgold lives on Run called Goobar Creek – gave him privilege on Run called Fishers Creek – lived there 8 years – also mentions Castles claim – Beckham sent Police who demolished his house & Notes re above “I have already twice declined to interfere in this matter – let Mr Fitzpatrick look at it again” Memo herewith – 25th

A2.15 469 469 again – 470

45/07207 1845 10 07 Snugs Burrow near Walton’s Hotel, Burrowa Plains [also spelt Burroowa] by Yass Michael O’Brien “G G”

1845 10 01 1845 10 08~ 1845 10 11

At top: “M O’Brien” Letter re Commissioner Beckham’s intention to deprive him of his Run – says Commissioner Beckham, Edward Ryan & Police gave him notice to quit – threatened to burn & destroy all his property – requested time to harvest crop of wheat – appeals for Governor to intercede & Note re above “I have already declined to interfere in this matter” To Michael O’Brien [Ref 46/00520]

A2.15 471 - 472

45/06201 45/06201

1845 08 26

Hon CS

“G G” Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Binalong Edgar Beckham, CCL, Lachlan District

1845 09 12~ 1845 09 13~ 1845 09 18 1845 08 20

[Précis] Michael O’Brien’s complaint: Substance of the case – details: mentions Edward Ryan of Yass, Mr Hogan, Drumgold [O’Brien is father-in-law], Mr Castles Re Ryan & Castle’s Runs & Notes in margin “The case does not seem to me to be one requiring my interference” To Mr Beckham, Michael O’Brien [Ref 45/07207] At top: “Commissioner Beckham” Letter reporting on Michael O‘Brien’s case – details Mentions Edward Ryan of Galong & his Run called “Gungalalla” [also spelt Gungewalla], Patrick Hogan, William Drumgold [married to Michael

A2.15 473 – 475 476 - 478


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1845 09 12~

O’Brien’s daughter], Patrick Hogan’s stockman also in service of Mr Ryan & Michael O’Brien’s son also in Mr Ryan’s service Situation of O’Brien’s Hut – mentions Mr Ryan’s Station “Gungalalla” & Henry Castles Station “Gegullagong” [Gegullalong?] Says Michael O’Brien of good character, connections numerous – 2 families (14 in number) living with him, seldom at work – mentions Mr Broughton’s letter re boundaries & William Drumgold & William Gregory’s depositions & Notes in margin Précis herewith

45/05502 45/05502 45/05502

1845 07 29 Hon CS Michael Brian Snr, [also spelt O’Brien] Michael Brian Jnr [also spelt O’Brien] & Phillip Spencer?

Broughtonsworth W H Broughton JP William Drumgold William Gregory [his mark] Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Binalong Edgar Beckham, CCL, Lachlan District

1845 07 26 1845 07 30~ 1845 07 31~ 1845 08 01 1845 07 24~ 1845 07 24~ 1845 07 12

At top: “W H Broughton” Letter forwarding 2 Depositions taken at urgent request of Michael O’Bryan [also spelt O’Brien] – mentions Edward Ryan & Henry Castles & Note in margin Ref 45/06201 & Note re above “Inform Mr O’Brien/ Broughton? of the reference already made to Commissioner Bingham/ Beckham? and send the papers to him also” Commissioner Beckham, Mr Broughton At top: “Michael O’Bryan” New South Wales – To Wit Deposition of William Drumgold stockman to Patrick Hogan on Run adjoining Henry Castles Run – Michael O’Bryan living on part of Castles Run – Hogan sold Run to Edward Ryan of Jalong [also spelt Galong, Gallong] “Sworn before me this 24th day of July 1845 – W H Broughton JP” At top: “Michael O’Bryan” New South Wales – To Wit Deposition of William Gregory stockman to Henry Castles of Jegullalong [also spelt Gegullagong] – Michael O’Bryan’s spot was portion of master’s Run – Patrick Hogan’s Station adjoining – sold to Edward Ryan of Jalong “Sworn before me this 24th July 1845 – W H Broughton JP” Letter re complaint by Edward Ryan of Galong re refusal to leave his Run near Gungalalla, Lachlan District – gives 14 days notice to leave [Cover] On Her Majesty’s Service/ To M Brian Snr, M Brian Jnr/ and Phillip Spencer?/ residing near/ Gungwalla [see also Gungewalla] From: C C Lands Office/ Lachlan District

A2.15 479 480 481 482 483 – 484 485

45/05353 1845 07 22 “Your Honour” Snuggs Burrow [also spelt Snugs Burrow], near John Waltons Hotel, County of King, Burrowa Plains Michael O’Brien “G G”

1845 03 22 1845 07 22~

At top: “M O’Brien” Letter re Mr Beckham’s refusal to grant him a depasturing licence – mentions land given to Edward Ryan – says Henry Castle paid licence for land which he occupied for 8 years – offered to pay licence fee £10 – details of situation re Edward Ryan of “Gallong” [P S Came free to Colony 18 years ago with wife & family per “Medway” ] & Notes in margin

A2.15 486 – 487


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Yass Charles Lovat R C C [Roman Catholic Church] Witness: Edmund Power? W H Broughton JP Goulburn Michael Brennan R C C Gunnery Creek Henry Castle Witness: Andrew Slattery

1845 07 23 1845 01 20 1845 02 12 1845 03 12

Refer to Mr Beckham for explanation & report [Ref 45/05502] [Testimonial] Re Michael O’Brien Snr [Testimonial] Re Michael O’Brien [Testimonial] Re Michael O’Brien – mentions bushrangers [Statement] Certifying licence paid for the part of Gegolong Station [also spelt Gegullagong, Gegullalong?] occupied by Michael O’Brian – no objection to his occupation [P S Son on way to Sydney to pay licence – re Ned Ryan & Mr Beckham]

488 489

46/08457 46/08457

1846 11 20

Hon CS Hon CS His Excellency Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor

Treasury C D Riddell “C D R” “C A F” Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Manero [also spelt Maneroo] John Lambie C C L W Elyard for the CS Ellen Woodhouse Maneroo Richard Brooks, John R Blomfield & J H Gregory Edward Gifford Boyce, Chaplain

1846 11 23 1846 11 20~ 1846 12 09 1846 11 10 1846 11 20 1846 09 17

Memo Re depasturing stock on Crown lands without paying licence fee – mentions Secretary to Hawkesbury Benevolent Society & Notes in margin Enclosed petition for His Ex the Governor [Ref BC 46/2024] Note Re Mr Lambie’s recommendation of Mrs Woodhouse’s Petition At top: “Commissioner Lambie” Letter transmitting Memorial of Mrs Ellen Woodhouse – remission of fee on depasturing licence for the year – recommends & Note in margin Colonial Treasurer to report re precedent Petition of Ellen Woodhouse, widow of Maneroo Plains re depasturing licence – husband died leaving 8 young children – unable to pay fee Recommendation re Ellen Woodhouse Recommendation re Ellen Woodhouse

A2.15 491 [no p 490] 492 493 494 – 495 496


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/08540 1846 11 25 Hon CS Crown Land Office, Liverpool Plains Roderick Mitchell Com C Lands “C A F”

1846 11 17 1846 12 12~ 1846 12 12~ 1846 12 15

At top: “Commissioner Mitchell” Letter recommending John Patrick (Sergeant of Border Police & Keeper of Government Stores) as Inspector of Slaughtering Houses in the Tamworth area & Notes in margin Query re duties & ability of Sergeant of Border Police to undertake same “Approved” To Mitchell

A2.15 497 - 498

46/08599 1846 11 27 Hon CS Head Quarters, Tumut River Henry Bingham

1846 11 18 At top: “Commissioner Bingham” Letter acknowledging receipt of Circular re Notices in Government Gazettes of 18th May 1836, 22nd May 1839 & 12th August 1840 re treatment of aborigines – inquest or enquiry to be ordered in cases of violent death in collision with white men

A2.15 499 – 500 [p 500 repeated]

46/08611 1846 11 28 Hon E D Thomson, CS


1846 11 12 1846 12 03~ 1846 12 14~ 1847 02 20~ 1847 02 22` 1847 02 24

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter applying for a bullock driver & carpenter in place of men who have received tickets of leave – mentions Hyde Park Barracks & Notes in margin Awaiting Governor’s return to Sydney Awaiting General Arrangements re Police beyond the boundaries Disposed of Refer to recent Circular To S Simpson

A2.15 501

46/00270 1846 01 12 Hon E D Thomson, CS


1845 12 26

At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Letter applying for Census Forms & Note in margin – “Attended to”

A2.15 502

46/01086 1846 02 09 Hon CS Crown Commissioners Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commr

1846 01 14 1846 02 09~ 1846 02 10

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter applying for Census Forms & Notes in margin Forms already sent Inform Mr Rolleston

A2.15 503

46/00750 1846 01 27 Hon CS Crown Commissioners Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commr

1846 01 01 1846 01 26~ 1846 01 27~ 1846 01 27~ 1846 01 27

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter requesting Census Forms – not received with Circular & Note in margin - “No 45/79 – Immediate” & Notes re above Re Forms – sent on 10th December under separate cover – to forward further copies by steamer to Moreton Bay “Approved” To Crown Commissioner [Ref 46/01086]

A2.15 504 - 505

46/01926 1846 03 10 Hon E D Thomson, CS


1846 02 26 At top: “Commissioner Simpson” Acknowledging receipt of Census Forms & Note in margin - “Nothing to be done on this”

A2.15 506

46/01933 1846 03 16 Hon CS Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham

1846 02 18 At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Letter acknowledging receipt of Census Forms &

A2.15 507


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Note in margin - “Nothing to be done on this” 46/02221 1846 03 20 Hon CS Crown Commissioners

Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commr

1846 03 04 1846 03 20~

At top: “Commissioner Rolleston” Letter acknowledging receipt of Census Forms & Note in margin - “Nothing to be done on this”

A2.15 508

46/06893 1846 09 22 Hon CS Portmaster’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master

1846 09 21 1846 09 22~ 1846 09 25

At top: “Port Master” [also spelt Portmaster] Letter reporting having forwarded whale boat to Moreton Bay per Steamer “Tamar” for the Pilot & Note in margin Inform Capt Wickham

A2.15 509 – 510

46/06530 1846 09 08 Hon CS Portmaster’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Portmaster

1846 09 07 At top: “Port Master” Letter re Pilot boat ordered for Moreton Bay & Note in margin - Read [Ref 46/06893]

A2.15 511

46/06329 46/06329

1846 08 31

Hon CS

“C A F” Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham

1846 09 02~ 1846 09 02~ 1846 09 04 1846 08 24

Note Re directions to Port Master to purchase boat for Pilot Moreton Bay – cost £35 – copy 46/06329 for Portmaster’s information Note re above “Approved” Portmaster/ Auditor General/ Police Magistrate Moreton Bay At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Letter re boat required by Pilot Moreton Bay – considers a whale boat unsuitable – reasons Suggests Mr Underwood of Windmill Street, Sydney be employed to build boat similar to that built for Burgess of Brisbane [P S Pilot requires boat urgently – J C W] & Note in margin - Ref 46/06530

A2.15 512 513 514 – 516

46/05679 1846 08 04 Hon CS Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master

1846 08 03 1846 08 04~

At top: “Port Master” Letter re expense of boat for Moreton Bay - £35 to cover all including conveyance to Moreton Bay & Notes in margin Awaiting reply from Police Magistrate Moreton Bay [Ref 46/06329]

A2.15 517 – 518

46/05371 1846 07 23 Hon CS Amity Point, Moreton Bay James Hexton, Pilot Merion Moriarty

1846 07 15 1846 07 22~ 1846 07 24 1846 07 28 1846 07 29~ 1846 07 30

At top: “James Hexton” Letter applying for a new Pilot Boat – present 2 boats unfit for repair Note re above Refer to the Portmaster To Portmaster Re new boat – cost £35 Inform Capt Wickham – query whether boat can be provided at Moreton Bay, at less cost - query re cost of conveyance to Moreton Bay To Police Magistrate, Portmaster [Ref 46/05679]

A2.15 519 520

46/06518

1846 09 08

Hon CS

Port Master’s Office, Sydney Merion Moriarty, Port Master “C A F”`

1846 09 07 1846 09 09~

At top: “Port Master” Letter enclosing letter from Pilot at Moreton Bay for approval – recommends – difficulty obtaining prisoners of character & Notes in margin “Approved”

A2.15 521 – 522


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/06518

Merion Moriarty, Port Master, Sydney

Moreton Bay James Hexton, Pilot

1846 09 11 1846 09 14 1846 08 26

Port Master Police Magistrate Moreton Bay Letter re bad conduct of prisoner sent to Pilot Service Margin Ralph Coates per “John” 1832 Working in government service at Hospital, not going to Amity Point – requests permission to return him to Sydney & employ an aboriginal native

523

46/09033 1846 12 15 Hon CS Principal Medical Officer’s Office, Sydney W Dawson MD “C A F”

1846 12 14 1846 12 16~ 1846 12 22

At top: “Principal Medical Officer” Letter re Dr Ballow’s [surgeon at Moreton Bay] subpoena to attend as witness in Supreme Court Sydney & his arrangements for Mr Cannon [also spelt Cannan] to perform duties in his absence & Notes in margin “Approved” Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals, Deputy Commissary General

A2.15 524 – 525

46/08501 1846 11 23 Hon CS Criminal Crown Solicitors Office, Sydney J Moore Dillon, Cr Crown Solicitor

1846 11 21 1846 11 23~ 1846 11 24

At top: “Criminal Crown Solicitor” Letter reporting subpoena issued to David Keith Ballow Colonial Surgeon at Moreton Bay – attendance as witness Supreme Court Sydney in case Regina v Cornelius Hughes & Notes in margin Copy to Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals for information “Accordingly” [Ref 46/09033]

A2.15 526

46/03435 1846 05 08 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “G G” “W L” “G G” “G G”

1846 05 07 1846 05 09~ 1846 05 11 1846 05 12~ 1846 05 15~ 1846 05 19 1846 05 28

At top: “Auditor General” No 95: Memorandum submitting accounts for Rations of provisions supplied by George S Le Breton – prisoners employed on roads at Moreton Bay during month of March – £4-3-11 - certified Police Magistrate [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin Query re Service to be charged Chargeable on Crown Revenue – CS Letter No 416 – 8 June 1844 Notes re above Query re Colonial Secretary’s letter no 416 of 8 June 1844 Copy herewith – see also last para 44/04451 [see p 529] Re problems with charge against Crown Revenue – details Mr Lithgow Police Magistrate

A2.15 527 528

44/04451 The Auditor General Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney W Elyard

1844 06 08 “Copy” Letter re accounts of C Eyles for Rations supplied to Road Party, Moreton Bay 1st Jan to 30 April - £30-6-8 to be charged to Territorial Revenue [No 44/416] Also at top: 46/03435

A2.15 529

46/02608 1846 04 06 Hon CS Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham “G G”

1846 03 20 1846 04 08~

At top: “Police Magistrate” Letter re rationing of 8 convicts being transferred from Agricultural Department to repair roads & bridges – query re expenses Mentions repair of Breakfast Creek Bridge – advantages: sale of land at “Eagle Farm” & ease of communication with Brisbane & Notes in margin Re payment of men’s rations – no funds available & shall be obliged to give

A2.15 530 - 533


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



1846 04 15

them tickets of leave Police Magistrate [Ref 46/03435]

46/01935 46/01935

1846 03 10 Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts

Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham “G G” Police Office, Moreton Bay J C Wickham “G G” “G G” “J McL” “G G”

1846 03 03 1846 03 11~ 1846 03 16 1846 01 20 1846 02 12~ 1846 02 09 1846 02 09~

At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Enclosing letter re 8 convicts proposed to be employed in repair of roads & bridges – transfer from Agricultural Department – re rations [letter - see p 537] Mentions subscription from Townspeople to pay for person to superintend repairs to Breakfast Creek Bridge & Notes in margin Re charging of rations Police Magistrate [Ref 46/02608] Letter re 8 convicts in Agricultural Establishment – re employment repairing roads & bridges in Brisbane & Ipswich area particularly Breakfast Creek Bridge – impassable – inconvenience to purchasers of property at Eagle Farm Also at top: 46/01297 – 9th February 1846 & Notes re above Return to Capt Wickham – to report to Colonial Secretary re provision of rations for the 8 men – payment Re employment of the men – mentions Mr Kent Note re above Capt Wickham to return this letter to CS [Cover] On Her Majesty’s Service/ The Principal/ Supt of Convicts/ Sydney [From] Police Office / Moreton Bay [postmarked: General Post Office – Sydney / FE * 7 / 1846] & Notes re above If Colonial Government prepared to ration the 8 men, recommend they be allowed to repair roads & bridges To remain at Moreton Bay – orders re their employment will be sent to Police Magistrate

A2.15 534 – 536 537 – 538 539 540

46/04739 1846 07 02 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “G G”

1846 07 01 1846 07 02~ 1846 07 06

At top: “Auditor General” No 144: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of John Mylne for rations supplied to Border Police Clarence River, 1st March to 30th April 1846 - £35-12-2 – certified Commissioner Fry 2 Account of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Border Police Moreton Bay, June last - £13-17-6 – certified Commissioner Simpson [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Authorised” Auditor General

A2.15 541 – 542

46/06477 1846 09 07 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General

1846 09 05

At top: “Auditor General” No 199: Memorandum submitting Accounts of Messrs Crawford & Hodgson for rations supplied to Border Police Darling Downs, May & June 1846 - £44-4-6 Query re charges for forage for horses [Accounts not filmed here]

A2.15 543 – 544


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“C A F”

1846 09 08~ 1846 09 09~ 1846 09 10

& Notes in margin No objection to authorise payment “Approved” Auditor General

46/06478 1846 09 07 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “C A F”

1846 09 01 1846 09 08~ 1846 09 09~ 1846 09 10

At top: “Auditor General” No 198: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of C Ducat for rations supplied to Border Police McLeay River, July last - £23-14-6 – certified Commissioner Massie 2 Account of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Border Police Moreton Bay, July last - £11-12-6 – certified Commissioner Simpson 3 Account of Messrs Crawford & Hodgson for rations supplied to Border Police Darling Downs, July last - £18-10-6 – certified Commissioner Rolleston Requests approval to pay from Crown Revenues [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin No objection to authority for payment of accounts from Crown Revenue “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 545 – 546


1846 01 17 1846 01 18~ 1846 01 19

At top: “Auditor General” No 8: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 & 2 Accounts of Arthur Hodgson for rations supplied to Border Police Darling Downs, November & December - £33-11-10 – certified Commissioner Rolleston 3 Account of C T Williams for rations supplied to Border Police Liverpool Plains, December last - £54-0-9 – certified Commissioner Allman 4 Account of John Mylne for rations supplied to Border Police Clarence River, December last - £15-12-5 – certified Commissioner Fry 5 Account of disbursements made by Oliver Fry for Border Police Clarence River during year ended 31 December 1845: Oliver Fry – postage - £0-13-7; John Shipton for breaking in horse for Border Police – £2-0-0 - certified Commissioner Fry [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Authorised” Returned approved

A2.15 547 - 549


1846 01 29~ [date on letter 1845 01 29]

At top: “Auditor General” No 16: Memorandum submitting Accounts of Colonial Storekeeper for supplies to Public Departments from 1 October to 31 December 1845: Total £167-18-6 John Sells – boots & shoes: Pilot Station, Moreton Bay; Diving Bell, Circular Quay; Border Police Portland Bay; Police, Penrith; Border Police New England; Government Printing Office; Darlinghurst Gaol John Williams – water buckets: Border Police New England John Sells – shoes: Steam Dredge, Hunter River; Gaols: Sydney, Berrima, Newcastle, Bathurst, Parramatta [Accounts not filmed here] &

A2.15 550 – 551


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G”

1846 01 31~ 1847 01 31 [as it is]

Notes in margin “Authorised” Returned approved


1846 02 07 1846 02 11~ 1846 02 12

At top: “Auditor General” No 23: Memorandum submitting Accounts Account of Australian Agricultural Company for 20 tons of coals supplied to Steam Dredge Hunter River from 1st October to 31st December 1845: £6-10-0 - accompanying receipts from Master of Steam Dredge Account of James Paterson, Secretary to Hunter River Steam Navigation Company for passage from Sydney to Moreton Bay of 2 prisoners attached to Border Police Moreton Bay - £5-15-0 – arrival of prisoners certified Commissioner Simpson [Accounts & receipts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Authorised” Returned approved

A2.15 552


1846 02 10 1846 02 11~ 1846 02 11

At top: “Auditor General” No 24: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of disbursements made by Commissioner Rolleston for Border Police Darling Downs, half year ended 31st December 1845: Blacksmiths work, saddlers, shoemakers - £10-17-3 – certified Commissioner Rolleston 2 & 3 Accounts of Colonial Storekeeper for articles supplied to Public Departments by Christopher Newton – quarter ended 31 December 1845: Clothing Steam Dredge, Hunter River; Gaols: Sydney, Berrima, Parramatta, Bathurst; Lunatic Asylum - £114-2-1 Clothing & Bedding Pilot Station Moreton Bay; Diving Bell Circular Quay; Police, Penrith; Gaol, Berrima; Government Printing Office; Border Police Portland Bay; Border Police New England; Darlinghurst Gaol - £75-16-8 [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Authorised” Returned approved

A2.15 553 - 555


1846 02 25 1846 02 27~ 1846 02 28

At top: “Auditor General” No 40: Memorandum submitting Account of Messrs Crawford &Hodgson for rations supplied to Border Police Darling Downs, January last - £25-19-10 Re charge for maize for troop horses & ration of provisions & forage for Commissioner [Account not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Disallowed” Auditor General informed

A2.15 556 – 557


1846 03 18

At top: “Auditor General” No 61: Memorandum submitting Account of George S Le Breton for rations supplied to prisoners employed on roads at Moreton Bay, January & February last - £8-12-4 – certified Police Magistrate [Account not filmed here]

A2.15 558


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G”

1846 03 19~ 1846 03 20

& Notes in margin “Authorised” Returned approved


1846 05 15 1846 05 16~ 1846 05 18

At top: “Auditor General” No 103: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 & 2 Accounts of George S Le Breton for supplies to Border Police Moreton Bay, 1st March to 30 April 1846 - £28-4-3 – certified Commissioner Simpson 3 & 4 Accounts of Henry Bayly for supplies to Border Police Bligh, 1st January to 28th February 1846 - £48-3-9 – certified Commissioner Hunter [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Authorised” Returned Auditor General

A2.15 559


1846 05 28 1846 06 01~ 1846 06 01

At top: “Auditor General” No 120: Memorandum submitting Accounts of Colonial Storekeeper for supplies to Departments for 1st January to 31st March 1846 - £195-14-7: 1 Account of John Williams for Coopers Ware: Gaols: Darlinghurst, Bathurst, Newcastle, Parramatta, Berrima 2 Mounted Police; Border Police: Darling Downs, Wellington, Lachlan; Lunatic Asylum 3 Account of David Jones & Co for Clothing materials: Border Police: Generally, Darling Downs, Maneroo, Lachlan, McLeay River, Clarence River; Police Scone; Lunatic Asylum; Gaols: Newcastle, Parramatta; Government Printing Office 4 Border Police Generally 5 Account of William Baker for Ink Bottles supplied for Sydney Census 6 Account of William Moffitt for Stationery Police: Cassilis, Parramatta, Mudgee, Hartley, Water Police, Queanbeyan, Sydney, Broulee, Penrith, Murrurundi, Raymond Terrace, Patricks Plains, Newcastle, Goulburn; Lunatic Asylum; Government Printing Establishment; New Gaol Maitland; Distilleries; Census Sydney; Gaol Newcastle 7 Account of John Williams for Coopers Ware Police: Sydney, Yass, Liverpool, Berrima, Campbell Town, Newcastle, Goulburn, Parramatta, Wellington, Carcoar, Mudgee, Queanbeyan, Yass [Accounts not filmed here] Notes in margin “Authorised” Auditor General

A2.15 560 – 563


1846 06 24

At top: “Auditor General” No 140: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of Henry Bailey [also spelt Bayly] for rations supplied to Border Police Bligh, 1st March to 31st May 1846 - £80-13-9 – certified Commissioner Hunter 2 Account of N R Besnard for rations supplied to Border Police Lachlan, May last - £9-0-6 – certified Commissioner Beckham 3 Account of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Border Police Moreton Bay, May last - £14-6-9 – certified Commissioner Simpson [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin

A2.15 564 – 565


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“G G” 1846 06 25~ 1846 06 25

“Authorised” Auditor General


1846 07 23 1846 07 24~ 1846 07 25

At top: “Auditor General” No 160: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of Colonial Storekeeper for Passages of Constables on Escort between Sydney & Brisbane Water, supplied by Jeremiah Lethbridge for 26th March to 19th May 1846 & Conveyance of Stores between Sydney & Hunter River and Moreton Bay by James Paterson from 6th January to 24th February 1846 - £6-11-11 2 Account of H Salwey for rations supplied to Border Police Clarence River, June last - £17-15-2 – certified Commissioner Massie 3 Account of Commissioner Massie for disbursements for Border Police McLeay River, quarter ended 30 June last - £13-12-6 – certified Commissioner – letter enclosed [letter not filmed here] 4 Account of disbursements made by Commissioner Fry for postage for Border Police Clarence River, half year ended 30 June last - £0-12-4 – certified Commissioner [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 566 – 568


1846 08 06 1846 08 08~ 1846 08 08

At top: “Auditor General” No 175: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of disbursements of Commissioner Rolleston for Border Police Darling Downs, half year ended 30 June last - £13-6-3: Saddlery, Shoemaker’s Work, Blacksmith’s Work, Postage – certified Commissioner 2 Account of C T Williams for articles supplied to sick prisoner in Lock-Up Liverpool Plains, between 9th & 22nd January 1846 - £1-5-0 – certified Bench of Magistrates 3 Account of John Stewart for Blacksmiths Work for Border Police Moreton Bay, half year ended 30 June last - £4-3-9 – certified Commissioner Simpson [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 569 - 570


1846 09 18 1846 09 19~ 1846 09 19~ 1846 09 22

At top: “Auditor General” No 206: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Border Police Moreton Bay, August last - £11-12-6 – certified Commissioner Simpson 2 Account of C Ducat for rations supplied to Border Police McLeay River, August last - £20-11-9 – certified Commissioner Massie [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin Not aware of any objection to authority being given for payment of accounts “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 571 – 572


1846 10 01

At top: “Auditor General” No 216: Memorandum submitting Accounts of Messrs Crawford & Hodgson for rations supplied to Border Police Darling Downs, August & September 1846 – £33-11-6

A2.15 573


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



“C A F”

1846 10 05~ 1846 10 06~ 1846 10 07

Re ration of forage for Commissioner’s horse & horses of the Party - mentions Memo No 132 of 17 June last [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin Not aware of any objection to authority to pay accounts “Approved” Auditor General [Ref 46/05377]


1846 12 15 1846 12 17~ 1846 12 18

At top: “Auditor General” No 264: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of Colonial Storekeeper for Conveyance of Stores by Joseph Willis from Sydney to Goulburn & Bathurst between 1st July & 30th September 1846 for Border Police - £4-19-10 2 Account of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Border Police Moreton Bay, September last - £6-2-6 – certified Commissioner Simpson 3-8 Accounts of Patrick Hennessy for rations supplied to Detached Party of Border Police Murrumbidgee stationed on Murray River between 20th March & 30th August last - £15-8-0 – certified Commissioner Bingham [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes re above “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 574 - 575


1846 12 15 1846 12 17~ 1846 12 18~

At top: “Auditor General” No 265: Memorandum submitting Accounts 1 Account of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Commissioner of Crown Lands Moreton Bay, September last - £4-5-0 – certified Commissioner Simpson 2,3 & 4 Accounts of James Smith for rations supplied to Commissioner of Crown Lands Clarence River between 1st July & 30th September last - £13-8-4 – certified Commissioner Fry [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 576 – 577


1846 12 21 1846 12 22~ 1846 12 23

At top: “Auditor General” No 268: Memorandum submitting Accounts of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Commissioner of Crown Lands Moreton Bay, 1st October to 30th November last – £17-15-10 – certified Commissioner Simpson [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 578

46/09185 1846 12 21 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “C A F

1846 12 21 1846 12 22~ 1846 12 23

At top: “Auditor General” No 269: Memorandum submitting Accounts of G S Le Breton for rations supplied to Border Police Moreton Bay, 1st October to 30th November last - £16-10-10 – certified Commissioner Simpson [Accounts not filmed here] & Notes in margin “Approved” Auditor General

A2.15 579

46/01135 1846 02 10 Hon CS Commissariat of Accounts, 1846 02 09 At top: “Assistant Commissary General” A2.15 580


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/01135

Sydney Darling? A C G

Enclosing Statement of Appropriation of Parliamentary Grants for the Spiritual Instruction of Convicts for 1840-1841 & 1842 & Notes in margin “See 46/01016 & M6761” “Despatch No 41/1846” Statement of the Appropriation of Parliamentary Grants for the Spiritual Instruction of the Convict Population in New South Wales 1840 Church of England Convict Establishments Sydney Cockatoo Island Female Factory Parramatta Penal Settlement Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Norfolk Island Church of Rome Convict Establishment Female Factory Parramatta Penal Settlement Norfolk Island 1841 Church of England Convict Establishments Sydney Cockatoo Island Female Factory Parramatta Penal Settlement Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Norfolk Island Church of Rome Convict Establishment Female Factory Parramatta Penal Settlement Norfolk Island 1842 Church of England Convict Establishments Sydney Cockatoo Island Female Factory Parramatta Penal Settlement Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Norfolk Island Church of Rome Convict Establishment Female Factory Parramatta Penal Settlement Norfolk Island

580 again

46/01016 46/01016

1846 02 04

Hon CS

Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General

1846 02 06 1846 02 06 1846 02 03

Note Return to be sent to Assistant Commissary General of Accounts re Grants for Spiritual Instruction of Convicts [Ref 46/01135] & Notes re above “Yes – Immediate” Commissary of Accounts At top: “Auditor General” Letter returning Printed Account of Grants & Appropriations for Purposes of Religious Instruction or Education for years 1840, 1841 & 1842 [No 31] [Printed Account not filmed here] Encloses Statement showing Comparisons & a Return of Sums Paid to Chaplains for Religious Instruction to Prisoners confined in Gaols of Colony in

A2.15 583 [no p 581 or 582] 584 – 585


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/01016

Governor Sir George Gipps

Downing Street Stanley “G G” Audit Office, Sydney, New South Wales Audit Office, Sydney, New South Wales

1845 09 01 1846 01 24~ 1846 01 27 1846 02 03 1846 02 03

Years referred to At top: “M6761 – 29 January 1846” “Received by the “Midlothian” – 22 January 1846” Circular Transmitting Return presented to House of Commons re Clerical Establishments in Her Majesty’s Colonial Possessions – requesting Return be corrected for Colony under your Government & returned & Notes in margin Colonial Secretary to correct & return Auditor General Answered by Despatch No 41/1846 [Ref 46/01016] Comparison between the Amount of Grants and Appropriations for the Purpose of Religious Instruction or of Education in the Colony of New South Wales, for the Years 1840, 1841 and 1842 as shewn [sic] in the Return, ordered by the House of Commons, to be printed 6 June 1845; and the Amount of the same as corrected in the Audit Office Sydney Particular Object of the Appropriation / 1840/ 1841/1842 Clergy [p 588 – 589] Church of England Church of Scotland Wesleyans – included here Mission to Aborigines at Port Phillip & German Mission Moreton Bay Roman Catholic Schools [p 590 – 591] Church of England Church of Scotland Wesleyan Schools Roman Catholic Schools Amount Paid to Chaplains for Religious Instruction to Prisoners confined in the Gaols of the Colony of New South Wales for the Years 1840, 1841 and 1842 Place/ 1840/ 1841/ 1842 Church of England Gaols: Sydney, Liverpool, Newcastle Roman Catholic Gaols: Sydney, Newcastle

586 – 587 588 – 591 592

46/09337 1846 12 29 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond

1846 12 28 At top: “Postmaster general” Letter reporting close of mail for Brisbane per “Sovereign” steamer

A2.15 593

46/01593 1846 02 24 Hon CS Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan

1846 02 24 1846 02 24~ 1846 02 24

At top: “Colonial Storekeeper” Letter requesting authority for conveyance of ammunition to Moreton Bay per steamer “Thistle” [No 46/23] Margin Police Department Moreton Bay: Cartridges & Caps Border Police Darling Downs: Cartridges & Notes in margin “Approved” Colonial Storekeeper

A2.15 594

46/03534 1846 05 12 Hon CS Colonial Storekeeper’s 1846 05 11 At top: “Colonial Storekeeper” A2.15 595


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



46/03534

Office, Sydney John Buchanan Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan “G G”

1846 05 09 1846 05 13~ 1846 05 14 1846 05 20 1846 05 13~ 1846 05 18~

Letter enclosing Return of Leg Irons, Handcuffs and Marching Chains at Gaols & Police Stations at 31st March last – Returns from Stations in margin not yet received [No 46/51] Margin Police: Braidwood, Bathurst, Carcoar, Dungog, Merton, Moreton Bay, Murrurundi, Newcastle, Parramatta, Picton, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan; Border Police New England & Border Police Stations in District of Port Phillip “These Departments requested to furnish Returns 18 May 1846” Collected Return of the Number of Leg Irons, Handcuffs, and Marching Chains in possession at the Undermentioned Stations on the 31st March 1846 Stations / Leg Irons Pairs/ Handcuffs Pairs/ Marching Chains Gaols: Bathurst, Berrima, Newcastle, Parramatta, Sydney Police: Berrima, Brisbane Water, Broulee, Bungonia, Campbelltown, Camden, Cassilis, Goulburn, Hartley, Illawarra, Liverpool, Mudgee, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Paterson, Raymond Terrace, Singleton, Scone, Windsor, Wellington, Wollombi, Yass Border Police: Bligh, Clarence River, Darling Downs, Lachlan, Liverpool Plains, Maneroo, McLeay River, Moreton Bay, Murrumbidgee, Wellington Port Phillip: Gaol : Melbourne Police: Alberton, Belfast, Geelong, Portland Footnotes (1) & (2) re Parramatta & Sydney Gaols & Notes re above For approval - suggests unserviceable & reparable leg irons etc be sent to Colonial Storekeeper except Port Phillip “Approved” Storekeeper, Sheriff, Benches, etc. Note Returns not received from some of the Benches “Called for”

596 – 597 598

46/05724 46/05724

1846 08 06 Hon CS Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan

1846 08 05 1846 08 07~ 1846 08 08~ 1846 08 19 1846 08 05

At top: “Colonial Storekeeper” Letter enclosing Return of Leg Irons, Handcuffs and Marching Chains at Gaols & Police Stations on 30th June last – Stations noted in margin have not yet furnished Returns [No 46/67] Margin Police: Braidwood, Bathurst, Cassilis, Goulburn, Liverpool, Muswellbrook, Queanbeyan, Scone, Wellington, Alberton, Belfast Border Police Moreton Bay & none of the Border Police Stations in Port Phillip District & Notes in margin Returns not furnished should be written for – unserviceable and reparable articles to be returned to Store “Approved” Benches etc, Colonial Storekeeper Collected Return of Leg Irons, Handcuffs, and Marching Chains in possession at the Undermentioned Stations on the 30th June 1846 Stations / Leg Irons Pairs/ Handcuffs Pairs/ Marching Chains

A2.15 599 600 – 601


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Gaols: Bathurst, Berrima, Newcastle, Parramatta, Sydney Police: Berrima, Brisbane Water, Broulee, Bungonia, Campbelltown, Camden, Carcoar, Dungog, Hartley, Illawarra, Mudgee, Maitland, Merton, Moreton Bay, Newcastle, Parramatta, Picton, Penrith, Paterson, Port Macquarie, Patricks Plains, Raymond Terrace, Windsor, Wollombi, Yass, Murrurundi Border Police: Bligh, Clarence River, Darling Downs, Lachlan, Liverpool Plains, Maneroo, Murrumbidgee, McLeay River, Wellington, New England Port Phillip: Gaol : Melbourne Police: Geelong, Portland Bay

46/07490 1846 10 13 Hon CS Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan “W L”

1846 10 12 1846 10 15 1846 10 17

At top: “Colonial Storekeeper” Letter re sale of equipment belonging to Surveyor General’s Department Moreton Bay – sale effected & proceeds to Colonial Treasury [No 46/87] & Notes in margin Auditor General Sale of equipment realised £21-9-3 – paid to Colonial Treasurer 12 October

A2.15 602 - 603

46/05752 1846 08 07 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney S A Perry, Deputy S G

1846 08 05 1846 08 08 ~ 1846 08 10 1846 09 01 1846 09 05~ 1846 10 09 1846 10 12~

At top: “Surveyor General” Letter forwarding Report of Board of Survey re equipment belonging to Department at Moreton Bay – requests authority for Asst Surveyor Burnett to sell articles – proceeds to Colonial Treasury [Report not filmed here] [No 46/246] & Notes in margin “Approved” To Deputy Surveyor General To Colonial Storekeeper Enquiry re what has been done To Colonial Storekeeper [Ref 46/07490] Note re above “21.9.3”

A2.15 604 605

46/08257 46/08257 46/08257

1846 11 10

Hon CS

Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan

1846 11 19 1846 11 28 1846 11 09 1846 11 09

Note Re reparable leg irons & hand cuffs at Parramatta & Penrith to be returned to Colonial Storekeeper Benches to be written to for Returns At top: “Colonial Storekeeper” Letter enclosing Return of Number of Leg Irons, Handcuffs [also spelt hand cuffs] and Marching Chains at Gaols & Police Stations on 30 September last – stations noted in margin have not yet sent Returns [46/ ] Margin Police: Broulee, Camden, Carcoar, Liverpool, Murrurundi, Picton, Raymond Terrace, Scone, Wellington, Alberton, Belfast, Portland Bay Border Police: Bligh, Darling Downs, Liverpool Plains, Maneroo, Murrumbidgee, McLeay River, New England, Wellington, & none of Border Police Stations in District of Port Phillip Collected Return of the Number of Leg Irons, Handcuffs, and Marching Chains in possession at the Undermentioned Stations on 30th September 1846 Stations / Leg Irons Pairs/ Handcuffs Pairs/ Marching Chains

A2.15 606 607 – 608 609 - 610


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SRNSW REF NO

CS REF NO



Gaols: Bathurst, Berrima, Newcastle, Parramatta, Sydney Police: Berrima, Braidwood, Brisbane Water, Bungonia, Bathurst, Campbelltown, Cassilis, Dungog, Goulbourn, [also spelt Goulburn] Hartley, Illawarra, Mudgee, Maitland, Merton, Muswellbrook, Moreton Bay, Newcastle, Parramatta, Penrith, Paterson, Port Macquarie, Patricks Plains, Queanbeyan, Windsor, Wollombi, Yass Border Police: Lachlan, Moreton Bay, Clarence River Port Phillip: Gaol : Melbourne Police: Portland Bay

46/08986 1846 12 14 Hon CS Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney John Buchanan W Elyard for the CS “W L” “C A F”

1846 12 11 1846 12 14 1846 12 16 1846 12 17~

At top: “Colonial Storekeeper” Letter re requisition for clothing for scourger at Moreton Bay – same requisition as that for clothing for convicts employed in Road Party Moreton Bay [No 46/107] & Notes in margin Referred to Auditor General Expense charged on Crown Revenue “Approved”

A2.15 611 - 612


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


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A2 SERIES MICROFILM

CONTENTS

Reel No. A2.15

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 1845 and papers filed with them 1 – 297 [continued from Reel A2.14] Letters received 1846 and papers filed with them 298 – 885 [continued on Reel A2.16]

part 2 - 1846 (page 298-612) [pdf 368 kb]

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