In early 1839, the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement was about to be “broken up”. Aside from a basic staff and 39 convicts to maintain the place, the inmates and their Regimental masters were preparing to be sent to Sydney. Doubtless there was a great deal of relief on all sides. Before the breaking-up, a groupContinue reading “From the Trial Book of Moreton Bay: Bushrangers”
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From the Trial Book of Moreton Bay: Inquests.
The Book of Trials Held at Moreton Bay is an invaluable document, covering the final years of the convict settlement, and recording each action held before the Commandant sitting as Magistrate. Recorded in flowing longhand, every type of crime was dealt with – from the seemingly endless cases of “Refusing to do Work” to CommittalContinue reading “From the Trial Book of Moreton Bay: Inquests.”
I know – let’s call it…
In 1859, Queensland separated from New South Wales and became a colony in its own right. The first Governor of the State of Queensland was Sir George Ferguson Bowen (Charterhouse, Trinity College, the Colonial Service). His wife, Lady Bowen, was born with an exotic name and pedigree so glamorous that it’s best to quote directlyContinue reading “I know – let’s call it…”
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