John Curran 85261

M, #8526, b. 1837
Name-Change John Curran 8526 was also known as William Curran 8526.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of strking a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 31 July 1861 at Otahuhu, New Zealand.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8526 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 February 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedOther (42)
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Citations

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

Mark Clanfield 85271

M, #8527, b. 1833, d. 17 February 1907
Name-Change Mark Clanfield 8527 was also known as Robert Mark Clanfield 8527. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Surrey, England.1 
DeathHe died on 17 February 1907 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON A 600.2 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his captain ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 19 June 1862 at Otahuhu, New Zealand.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener; labourer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8527 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 February 1890 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited14 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700039/1907. Recorded as Robert Mark Clanfield.

Peter Cassidy 85281

M, #8528, b. 1840, d. 11 January 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 11 January 1872 at Guildford, Western Australia, died after a brawl.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 8 years on 2 June 1863 at Meerut, India.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8528 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIndia (136)
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Last Edited17 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6118/1872.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Samuel Casemore 85291

M, #8529, b. 1836, d. 21 July 1912

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 21 July 1912 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. PRES DA 343 (recorded as Daniel Casemore.)2 
ConvictedConvicted of strking a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 15 June 1863 at Delhi, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8529 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited17 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600145/1912.

Thomas Conway 85301

M, #8530, b. 1838, d. 3 January 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 3 January 1883 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, chronic diarrhoea.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing on 2 officers ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 18 December 1863 at Secunderabad, India. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8530 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1883 pg 7.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11676/1883.

Thomas Calley 85311

M, #8531, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 8 years on 10 September 1864 at St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Scar on forehead, D left breast, pockpitted on 22 December 1865.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8531 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
EscapedThomas Calley 8531 absconded from Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 January 1870.3 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002

David Walter Davies 85321

M, #8532, b. 1831, d. 10 June 1880
Name-Change David Walter Davies 8532 was also known as David Walters 8532.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 10 June 1880 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, insomnia and softening of the brain.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 15 July 1864 at Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farrier on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8532 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 December 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited17 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 97.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Douglas 85331

M, #8533, b. 1813, d. 29 October 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
DeathHe died on 29 October 1870 at Newcastle, Western Australia, set fire to a farm house and adjoining buildings then took strychnine.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 12 years on 1 February 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horsebreaker on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8533 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256627219

Henry George Dudley 85341

M, #8534, b. 20 December 1840, d. 25 March 1934

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Parents His father was William Dudley.2 
BirthHe was born on 20 December 1840 at London, London, England.1,3 
DeathHe died on 25 March 1934 at Claremont, Western Australia.4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC FA 131.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8534 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 12 October 1881 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10313 on 12 October 1881.7 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 February 1892 at Western Australia.8 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100490/1934.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32298284
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100490/1934.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2985774
  7. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  8. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Henry Dempsey 85351

M, #8535, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 15 August 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8535 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 April 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Ormuz on 31 December 1892.1,2 
AccompliceThomas Beeho 8484

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited10 Oct 2024

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Citations

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

Dennis Driscoll 85361

M, #8536, b. 1834
Name-Change Dennis Driscoll 8536 was also known as Denis Driscoll 8536.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 19 September 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8536 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Shanghai per Lady Elizabeth on 16 October 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited16 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1876 pg 4.

Joseph Dodd 85371

M, #8537, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson & larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 8 March 1864 at Carlisle, Cumbria, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8537 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited18 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

Richard Davies 85381

M, #8538, b. 1823, d. 17 October 1879
Name-Change Richard Davies 8538 was also known as Richard Davis 8538.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 17 October 1879 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 19 July 1864 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 4 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinsmith on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8538 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1879 pg 179.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10266/1879. Recorded as Richard Davis.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Davies 85391

M, #8539, b. 1836, d. 21 December 1889
Name-Change James Davies 8539 was also known as Sam Fisher 8539. 
Name-Change James Davies 8539 was also known as James Davis 8539. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 21 December 1889 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 31 July 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8539 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a dwelling and sentenced to 3 years on 3 April 1889 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10411 on 3 April 1889.2 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 599/1889. Recorded as James Davis.
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1890 pg 2.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77371677

John Doyle 85401

M, #8540, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 31 July 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8540 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him leaving for NZ 11.5.1871 on the Queen of the South but this John Doyle was held for 6 weeks at the depot in Bunbury after that date. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited25 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

James Davies 85411

M, #8541, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 26 July 1864 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8541 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 May 1872 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 July 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Daley 85421

M, #8542, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 4 August 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8542 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 March 1886 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

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

George Dent 85431

M, #8543, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1864 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hammerman on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8543 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1872 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 16 January 1876.1,3 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1876 pg 35.

William Dean 85441

M, #8544, b. 1827, d. 29 October 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 29 October 1871 at Guildford, Western Australia, pneumonia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 October 1871 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a watch and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1864 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8544 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited29 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6007/1871.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

William Davis 85451

M, #8545, b. 1848
Name-Change William Davis 8545 was also known as William Davies 8545.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1848.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a corn stack and sentenced to 7 years on 13 July 1863 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a turner on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8545 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 April 1869 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Nubia on 25 May 1874.1,3,4 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S160] South Australia Police Gazettes 1862-1947, online Ancestry.com, 3.8.1874 pg 88
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

William Dean 85461

M, #8546, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 April 1864 at Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8546 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

Daniel Donovan 85471

M, #8547, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 4 September 1862 at Jamestown, Saint Helena.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8547 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9983 on 6 July 1870.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 5 years on 6 July 1870 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 1874 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 August 1875 at Western Australia.4 
Research CWA has the wrong reconviction date. 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited20 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256623814
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont· (R16)https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Joseph Dawkins 85481

M, #8548, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 8 years on 7 July 1863 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 22 December 1865.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8548 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 October 1869 at Western Australia.1,3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Mundaring ..."4 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S138] Ian Elliott, Mundaring A History of the Shire, pg 101.

Thomas Evans 85491

M, #8549, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 8 years on 13 July 1864 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8549 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 December 1870 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited26 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Ellis 85501

M, #8550, b. 1828, d. 17 October 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 17 October 1889 at Kojonup, Western Australia, found dead in bush.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 23 February 1864 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8550 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Exploration Eastward ..."3 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 562/1889.
  3. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 492-496, 514.