Joseph Breward 88011

M, #8801, b. 1835, d. 11 April 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 11 April 1905 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON AA 3.3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack of clover and sentenced to 7 years on 15 July 1863 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8801 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited6 Apr 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: 980/1905.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…

William Bottomley 88021

M, #8802, b. 1836, d. 4 July 1900

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Parents His father was Joseph Bottomley.2 
BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1900 at Fremantle, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. CONG MON D 108.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 December 1863 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coachmaker on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8802 on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted in 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited6 Apr 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: 949/1900.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 949/1900.

Emanuel Bray 88031

M, #8803, b. 1836, d. 31 August 1918

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 31 August 1918 at Spencer's Brook, Northam, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 2 sheep and sentenced to 7 years on 28 June 1864 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher; farmer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8803 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10346 on 2 April 1884.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a horse, saddle & bridle and sentenced to 3 years on 2 April 1884 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1886 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 April 1887 at Western Australia.6 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211868996
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900202/1918.
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76216495
  6. [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/…

Thomas Bench 88041

M, #8804, b. 1840, d. 15 February 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 15 February 1886 at Gingin, Western Australia, accidently shot.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving photographs and sentenced to 14 years on 29 November 1864 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8804 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 December 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited6 Apr 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 1886 pg 38.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13695/1886.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76478819

Thomas Baldwin 88051

M, #8805, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a mare and sentenced to 7 years on 15 April 1865 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8805 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 Apr 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.

William Bain 88061

M, #8806, b. 1827, d. 12 July 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 12 July 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Dysentery.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 14 July 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & theft and sentenced to 7 years on 7 December 1863 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinet maker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8806 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited3 Apr 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 398/1888.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77394269

William Brin 88071

M, #8807, b. 1805, d. 25 May 1888
Name-Change William Brin 8807 was also known as William Bain 8807.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1805.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1888 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, retention of urine.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & theft and sentenced to 15 years on 24 April 1863 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer; carpenter on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8807 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited6 Apr 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 1888 pg 98.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256523947

Thomas Bullard 88081

M, #8808, b. 1838, d. 25 November 1907

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Parents His parents were Humphrey Bullard & Catherine.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 25 November 1907 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 136.3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & firing a rifle (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 18 August 1864 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher; soldier on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8808 on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 18 July 1894 at Western Australia.1,5 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600139/1907.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600139/1907.
  5. [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/…

Joseph Clarke 88091

M, #8809, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 17 August 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8809 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in "They Kept This State Afloat."2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited6 Dec 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. [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 59-60.

Michael Cocklin 88101

M, #8810, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 21 November 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 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8810 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 February 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Calcutta per Gads Hill on 29 October 1878.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited6 Apr 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 1879 pg 12.

Thomas Connor 88111

M, #8811, b. 1836
Name-Change Thomas Connor 8811 was also known as Thomas Connors 8811.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 9 January 1865 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 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8811 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 June 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Madeline on 28 January 1878.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited3 Apr 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/…

Robert Coombs 88121

M, #8812, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 27 February 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8812 on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 November 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited3 Apr 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.

Robert Cripps 88131

M, #8813, b. 1819, d. 23 March 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 23 March 1880 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 24 March 1880 at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a clock and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1865 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8813 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 February 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited19 Dec 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: 10479/1880.
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

Joseph Clarke 88141

M, #8814, b. 1828, d. 1 April 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 1 April 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 2 April 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 13 April 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a music teacher; organist on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8814 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10066 on 3 July 1872.5 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a cheque & uttering and sentenced to 8 years on 3 July 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6,7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 November 1876 at Western Australia.8 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 June 1887 at Western Australia.8 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10417 on 2 October 1889.4 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 2 October 1889 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.9 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 22 June 1897 at Western Australia.4 
Research The age doesn't fit the East Perth burial but it is the only likely death given that his R23 Prison Register has him dying at Mt Eliza (with no date!) 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited30 Jun 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82665967
  4. [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/…
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3750534
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256611105/…
  8. [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/…
  9. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260519263

William Cronshaw 88151

M, #8815, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a muffler & pocket knife and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1864 at Preston, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a steam loom weaver on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8815 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 January 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 Apr 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 Carr 88161

M, #8816, b. 1845

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James Carr 8816 (Photo: SA Prison Register)
BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a pair of boots and sentenced to 7 years on 4 January 1865 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8816 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA in 1878.2 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 5 years on 6 December 1881 at Adelaide, South Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 Apr 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. [S122] SA Prison Registers, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

James Crouch 88171

M, #8817, b. 1823, d. 3 February 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 3 February 1884 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, chronic hepatitis.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 February 1884 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 7 March 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter and glazier on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8817 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 Apr 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: 12342/1884.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1884 pg 24.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195657704/james-crouch

Laurence Crawleigh 88181

M, #8818, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing clothes to the value of 28/- and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1865 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a printer compositor on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8818 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Robert Morrison on 30 October 1879.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 Apr 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 1880 pg 35.

Edward Clarke 88191

M, #8819, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 3 January 1865 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8819 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for London per Charlotte Padbury on 13 January 1875.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited6 Apr 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.

David Cutler 88201

M, #8820, b. 1815, d. 28 November 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 28 November 1886 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1865 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hammerman on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8820 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 March 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 Apr 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: 14333/1886.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148604284

Edward Connolly 88211

M, #8821, b. 1843
Name-Change Edward Connolly 8821 was also known as Edward Conolly 8821.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & stealing and sentenced to 8 years on 11 April 1864 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gunfinisher on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8821 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10287 on 10 January 1880.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a watch & chain and sentenced to 7 yeRS on 10 January 1880 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 Apr 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, Register of Colonial Prisoners For Nos 10133 - 10602, 1874 - 1902 (F2)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110469454

Peter Casey 88221

M, #8822, b. 1840, d. 27 March 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 27 March 1882 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 10 April 1865 at Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8822 on 4 July 1866.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia in September 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to light labour class 09.10.1867.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited29 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1882 pg 55.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 8771-9058 (R14)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043713593/view

Charles Connell 88231

M, #8823, b. 1839, d. 1 October 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 1 October 1896 at Geraldton, Western Australia, suicide taking strychnine.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 1 October 1896 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 16 August 1864 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 63rd Regt. on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8823 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 May 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited31 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1896 pg 224.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/84461192
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 896/1896.
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18680

James Devall 88241

M, #8824, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 20 December 1864 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8824 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 March 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited6 Apr 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.

Robert Donovan 88251

M, #8825, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 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 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8825 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 Apr 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.