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NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860 LETTERS RECEIVED 1841 - 1842 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.12 CONTINUED FROM REEL A2.11 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT CONTENTS QSL REEL PAGE A2.12 514 LETTERS RECEIVED 1842 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM 42/05061 42/06113 1842 07 12 1842 08 20 Hon E D Thomson, CS Hon E D Thomson, CS Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands 1842 07 02 G Barney 1842 07 16 “G G” 1842 07 16~ 1842 07 25 1842 08 05 Notes re above Re Lt Col Barney’s minutes – to Mr Simpson for guidance Transmitting Mr George Thorn’s Licence for Sale of Wine & Beer for renewal – particulars re sureties forwarded to Colonial Treasurer with fee & 1842 08 29~ 1842 08 30 1842 09 13 Notes in margin Re Licence - authorised Letter re Returns from Crown Commissioners Foster Fyans & G S Airey & Notes re above Re suspension of pay to Messrs Fyans & Airey & Returns to Audit Office Note Re Mr Mayne’s pay being stopped – failure to furnish Returns Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, C C L & Actg Police Magistrate “G G” 42/07038 1842 09 24 Hon CS Melbourne LaTrobe 1842 09 27~ 1842 10 01 1842 10 12~ 1842 10 12~ 42/06264 1842 08 26 Hon E D Thomson, CS Brisbane S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands 1842 08 22 “G G” 1842 08 26~ Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 Letter re need for public bakehouse – suggests letting Government Bakehouse (in the yard of Prisoners Barracks) [No 9/42] Re letting of 3 sawpits belonging to government, on banks of River below Hospital – mentions Mr Petrie Re quarters for Survey Dept, Commissariat & Barrack Sergeant – Mr Petrie needs carpenters & Notes in margin Re leasing of bakehouse & sawpits – 3 carpenters sent to Mr Petrie Note re Return of Fines etc, & of Sales of Unbranded Cattle Papers are 42/05499 from the Treasurer & 42/05602 from the Auditor At top: “Police Magistrate” [crossed out] – “Comr Simpson” Letter re Accounts of Fines & Fees & Proceeds of Sale of Unbranded Cattle for half year ended 30 June 1842 – no other magistrate in District – reason for delay in forwarding same [No 12/42] & Notes in margin www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 1 of 31 515 A2.12 516 A2.12 517 – 518 A2.12 519 520 A2.12 521 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM 42/05931 1842 08 15 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General 42/05602 1842 08 02 Hon Colonial Treasurer Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General 42/05602 42/05499 1842 07 29 Hon CS DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 08 30 1842 08 13 1842 08 20 1842 08 01 “G G” 1842 08 05~ 1842 08 08 Audit Office, Sydney New South Wales William Lithgow 1842 08 01 Rev Branch, Colonial Treasury, Sydney C D Riddell 1842 07 28 “G G” 1842 07 29~ 1842 08 02 Colonial Treasury C D Riddell 1842 07 28 CONTENTS Mentions Mr Evan Mackenzie JP Ref 42/06379 – Mr Oakes – 27 August – forwarding Return of Fines & Fees Order for suspension of pay given 42/05602 - not to extend to Mr Simpson as long as he is acting as Police Magistrate rather than Crown Commissioner [Ref 42/06379, 42/06510?] Letter re “Return of Fines and Fees” & Sales of Unbranded Cattle received from Mr Airey - £160-3-0 – from 18 August 1841 to 31 December 1841 – those for half year ended 30 June ult not yet received [No 175] & Notes in margin [Ref 42/06264] Transmitting Schedule of Commissioners of Crown Lands who have failed to furnish Account of Fines & Fees together with the Proceeds of Sale of Unbranded Cattle – no payments made to Colonial Treasury & Notes in margin [Ref 42/05499, 42/05931] Let all issue of pay be suspended to them: Commissioners MacDonald, Allman, Mayne, Oakes, Simpson, Airey [crossed out], Fyans [crossed out] Mr LaTrobe to suspend Mr Fyans pay QSL REEL PAGE A2.12 522 - 523 A2.12 524 Schedule of the Commissioners of Crown Lands, for the places and periods undernamed, who have failed to furnish to this Office the Attested Statements of the Fines and Fees, together with proceeds of the Sales of Unbranded Cattle received by them up to this date District/ Commissioner/ Period from-to/ 1842 New England/ G J Macdonald/ 1 June – 30 June Wellington/ J J Allman / 1 June – 30 June Liverpool Plains/ Edward Mayne/ 1 June – 30 June Port Macquarie/ Henry Oakes/ 1 June – 30 June Moreton Bay/ Stephen Simpson/ 1 June – 30 June Port Phillip County of Bourke/ G S Airey/ 1 June – 30 June Portland Bay/ Foster Fyans/ 1 June – 30 June Transmitting list of Commissioners of Crown Lands who have not provided Returns of Fines and other monies received [A No 42/229] 525 A2.12 526 & Notes in margin Let the issue of salary to Commissioners at Liverpool Plains, Wellington & Murrumbidgee be suspended: Commissioners Mayne, Allman, Bingham [Ref 42/05602] [List] District/ Commissioner/ Period from-to 527 Port Macquarie/ Henry Oakes/ 1 Jan – 30 June 1842 New England/ G J McDonald [also spelt Macdonald]/ 1 April – 30 June 1842 Liverpool Plains/ Edward Mayne/ 1 Jan – 30 June 1842 Wellington/ J J Allman/ 1 Jan – 30 June 1842 Murrumbidgee/ Henry Bingham/ 1 Jan – 30 June 1842 Maneroo/ John Lambie/ 1 April – 30 June 1842 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 2 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/08277 DATE RECD 1842 11 07 TO FROM Hon E D Thomson, CS Brisbane S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands “G G” 42/07016 1842 09 23 42/07016 Mr E D Thomson, CS Commissioner of Crown Lands, Moreton Bay Brisbane S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 10 24 1842 11 08~ 1842 11 11 1842 09 19 CONTENTS At top: “Comr Simpson” Letter re letting 3 rooms over the stores in the right wing of Prisoners Barracks – Mr Pearce & Mr Pickering rent stores immediately beneath [No 15/42] Outlines difficulties for them if rooms let for lodging – suggests rooms above be let to present occupiers of lower rooms – rate & Note in margin Arrangement sanctioned - Minute in 42/07016 cancelled At top: “Comr Simpson” Re letter received from W M Manning re purchase of Lot 6 Sect 1 in North Brisbane which includes hut used by constables [No 14/42] Constables to remove to small room occupied by Mr Marriott & then to quarters occupied by Barrack Sergeant – suggests large room now Survey Office be reserved as lockup for the cells Mentions Mr McDermott wanting to rent room above his store in the right wing of Prisoners Barracks – others may want to do the same – discusses letting 3 or 4 rooms temporarily & Notes in margin Approved Re letting rooms: approved but must be let by public auction – refers to Dr Simpson [Ref 42/08277] “G G” 1842 09 04~ 1842 09 25 Sydney W M Manning 1842 08 29 Letter re purchase of Lot 6 Section No 1 Parish of North Brisbane – authorised Mr Pickering to take possession of property – cottage occupied by constable – wishes to rent it 1843 01 11 Note Re letter to Capt Wickham about his position at Moreton Bay as “the Chief Organ of Government & Representative of Governor” -Duty to protect Crown Lands from encroachment & to bring land forward for sale -Re licences to occupy Crown Land granted for 1 year only -Re granting of occupation licences in neighbourhood of Brisbane for brickmaking or quarrying – mentions Dr Simpson [Ref 42/07155, 42/08789] 1842 11 10 At top: “Comr Simpson” Letter re granting of licences for brickmaking – encloses letter from Mr Wade re his conduct [see p 545] – reports the only brickmaking licence granted to Capt Chambers – outlines circumstances re granting of licence & location of site [No 16/42] Mentions Mr Petrie & water supply, also mentions “Anne” Street Re Mr Sinclair’s abandoning Allotment in South Brisbane on account of excavation made by Mr Williams to erect a store Re serious encroachment on Russell Street – building in question is slab hut, mentions Mr Liddard [also spelt Liddert] Discusses Mr Wade’s claims of encroachment – all applications for building licences sent to Survey Office – Mr Wade often absent with Mr Marriott Re difficulties with Mr Wade – mentions episode with Dr Ballow & Mr Kent & 42/08789 QSL REEL A2.12 A2.12 PAGE 528 - 529 530 530 again – 531 A2.12 532 – 535 536 - 541 42/08789 1842 11 24 Hon E D Thomson, CS Brisbane S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 3 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM “G G” 42/07155 42/07155 1842 09 29 42/07155 Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, SG 1842 09 26 “G G” 1842 09 30~ 1842 10 01 Mr T L Mitchell, Surveyor General Survey Office, Moreton Bay Henry Wade, Surveyor 1842 09 07 H M Ship “Fly”, Hobarton F Blackwood, Captain 1842 09 05 “G G” Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean 1842 09 28~ 1842 09 28 “G G” 1842 10 02~ 1842 10 04 Female Factory, Parramatta S Bell, Matron Sydney Cotton, Visiting Justice 1842 02 14 Letter re Margaret Buckley/ “City of Edinburgh” – transmitting report re women at Moreton Bay – mentions women arrived from Moreton Bay discharged by order of the Governor [No 42/193] & “G G” 1842 02 24~ Notes in margin Report re Margaret Buckley – discusses other women [Ref 42/07195] 1842 09 27 His Ex Sir George Gipps, Sydney 42/07195 1842 09 30 Hon CS 1842 02 23 Notes in margin To be read by Capt Wickham Read by Capt Wickham proceeding to Moreton Bay as Police Magistrate – explained re other officers of government [Illustrative Tracing - Map] [Brisbane Town showing Streets & River: Albert Street, George Street, Anne Street [as it is], Adelaide Street, Queen Street, Elizabeth Street & positions of Prisoners Barracks, Hospital, Survey Office, Lumber Yard, Military Barracks/Government Store & Wharf South Brisbane: Melbourne Street, Russell Street, Stanley Quay, Grey Street & Allotments of Mr Williams, Mr Le Breton & Boatman etc? ] 1842 09 07 Hon CS Hon CS QSL REEL CONTENTS Henry Wade, Surveyor 42/07103 42/01573 DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 11 26~ 1843 01 11 A2.12 PAGE 542~ [p no obscured] Transmitting copy of letter with illustrative tracing from Mr Surveyor Wade representing that Allotments in Town of Brisbane suffering injury from excavations by brickmakers who obtained licences [No 42/374] Requests Commissioner stop proceedings & grant licences for brickmaking on vacant Crown Lands beyond limits of the Town & Notes in margin Papers to Dr Simpson – to take measures to prevent making of bricks within limits of the Town [Ref 42/08789] 543 – 544 “Copy” Letter enclosing tracing showing site marked “A” (Section within Anne Street/ Albert Street/ Adelaide Street & George Street) where brickmaking being carried out – suggests brickmaking within Town limits be prohibited – detrimental to value of other Allotments Mentions Mr Sinclair’s dissatisfaction with his Allotment No 1s Sect 1 of South Brisbane – underwater due to excavation marked “B” made by Mr Williams Also mentions house marked “D” erected by Mr Joseph Liddert [also spelt Liddard] – encroaches on Russell Street & Grey Street Reporting arrival at Hobarton on way to survey Torres Straits & adjoining dangers – intends to proceed to Sydney & visit Governor & Notes in margin Letter re Mary Brown per “Princess Charlotte” – to Moreton Bay on Colonial Sentence & now in Female Factory Parramatta – returned with several others [No 42/165] Query whether her sentence remitted – recommends same & Notes in margin Let her be treated as recommended 545 – 546 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 547 A2.12 548 – 550 A2.12 551 – 552 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 4 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/00928 39/10809 39/10525 DATE RECD 1842 02 02 1839 10 03 1839 09 24 FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT “G G” 1842 02 24~ Note “Very Immediate” Re women illegally detained in Factory 553 Hon CS Female Factory, Parramatta S Bell, Matron 1842 02 18 554 – 555 Hon CS Female Factory, Parramatta S Bell, Matron Sydney Cotton, Visiting Magistrate 1842 02 01 A Report of Seven Female Prisoners under Sentence of Transportation to a Penal Settlement who were ordered by His Excellency the Governor to be removed from the Gaol at Sydney to the 3rd Class of the Factory at Parramatta 1 Margaret Buckley [convicted in the Colony in the name of Margaret Desmond]/ “City of Edinburgh” 2 Catherine Gannin/ “Lady Rowena” 3 Margaret Armstrong [convicted in the Colony in the name of Margaret Fitzpatrick]/ “Palambam” 4 Mary Smyth [convicted in the Colony in the name of Mary Marshal]/ “Lord Wellington” 5 Mary Linehan [convicted in the Colony in the name of Mary Haycock could be Haycook]/ “Brothers” 6 Mary Kelly [convicted in the Colony in the name of Mary Hammond]/ “Hooghley” 7 Letitia Foreman/ “George Hibbert” Letter re Margaret Buckley/ “City of Edinburgh” convicted in Colony in name of Margaret Desmond claiming her discharge - query whether she is entitled to same – also query re other women named in the same Warrant “G G” 1842 02 04~ Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean 1839 10 02 “G G” 1839 10 07~ 1839 10 10 1839 09 19 TO Hon CS Hon CS Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean “G G” 1839 09 24~ 1839 09 26 QSL REEL CONTENTS & Notes in margin Free of Moreton Bay sentence – details Visiting Justice to report on how many women in Factory removed from Moreton Bay & details - mentions women’s original English sentences & Margaret Buckley [Ref 39/06041, 42/01573] Letter re 18 women brought from Moreton Bay to be set at liberty – to furnish Certificates of Freedom [No 39/347] Cannot be issued as their terms of transportation not yet expired & Notes in margin Let them have tickets of leave or papers [Ref 39/10525, 42/00928] Letter re nineteen women in annexed list from Moreton Bay – to be set at liberty Nothing to prevent women being discharged from Female Factory – exception Sarah Bartlam or Richards per “Mary Ann” (1) in 1791 – prisoner for life [No 39/331] & Notes in margin Let them all be set at liberty & have Certificates of Freedom except Sarah Bartlam (or Richards) who can only have a ticket of leave [Ref 39/10809] List of Nineteen Female Convicts under Colonial Sentence, proposed to be discharged from the Female Factory at Parramatta Mary Blackmore/ “Roslyn Castle” Sarah Bartlam or Richards/ “Mary Ann” – life Charlotte Bramwell or Charlotte French/ “Maria” Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 PAGE A2.12 556 - 557 A2.12 558 - 559 A2.12 560 – 561 562 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 5 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE Johanna Corcoran/ “Asia” Mary Courtney or Slaney/ “Elizabeth” 4 Ann Hughes/ “Sovereign” Mary Ann McGuire/ “Lady Rowena” Mary Anne Forster/ “Mariner” Mary O’Brien/ “City of Edinburgh” Bridget O’Donnell or Warren/ “John Bull” Jane Duffey or Hall/ “Asia” Elizabeth Costello or Williams or White/ “Princess Charlotte” Mary Doherty/ “Elizabeth” Honora Crotty or Hibbs/ “City of Edinburgh” Ann Garraway or Cocksage/ “Sovereign” Mary Hurley or Murley or McCallister/ “Woodman” Mary Sullivan/ “Broxenbury’ Ann Smyth/ “Almorah” Margaret Robertson/ “Nile” Female Factory, Parramatta S Bell, Matron 1839 08 29 List of Female Prisoners (late of Moreton Bay) Recommended to be transferred to 1st Class for Assignment 1 Mary Brown [convicted in the Colony by the name of Mary Adlum]/ “Princess Charlotte” – servant 2 Mary Byrne [convicted in the Colony by the name of Mary Cartwright or Byrne]/ “Palambam” – servant 3 Honor Geary [convicted in the Colony by the name of Bagnal]/ “Hooghley” - flax spinner 4 Anne Burrows/ “Pyramus” – dairymaid 5 Eleanor Daughy [convicted in the Colony by the name of Ellen Snell]/ “Edward” – housemaid 6 Hannah Launsley [?Lounsley]/ “Burrell” plain cook 7 Margaret Corry/ “Sovereign” – servant 8 Mary McGarraghan/ “Surrey” 6th – laundress 9 Charlotte Pope/ “Buffalo” – housemaid 10 Mary Anne Read/ “Roslyn Castle” – shoe binder 11 Ellen Reardon/ “Caroline” – all work 12 Margaret Sheedy/ “Surry” 6th – kitchenmaid 13 Elizabeth Standley/ “Pyramus” – nail stamper 14 Catherine Scully/ “Surrey” [also spelt Surry] – housemaid 15 Elizabeth Severs alias Evers [convicted in the Colony by the name of Mullally]/ “Forth” - housemaid 16 Anne White/ “Roslyn Castle” – housemaid & Notes re above May be considered for assignment – re transfer to 1st Class rations “G G” 1839 09 04~ 1839 09 11 List of Female Prisoners, late of Moreton Bay whose Original Sentences have expired, are Recommended to be Discharged, are able to obtain a Living by Industry and Whose Conduct has been extremely Good since their arrival here 1 Mary Blackmore/ “Roslyn Castle” – dairymaid 2 Sarah Bartlam [convicted in the Colony by the name of Richards]/ “Mary Anne” [also spelt Mary Ann] – servant 3 Charlotte Bramwell (wife of Joseph) [convicted in the Colony by the name Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 563, 566 564 – 565 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 6 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO DATE OF DOCUMENT FROM “G G” 42/08961 1842 12 02 Hon CS 1839 09 04~ 1839 09 11 1842 12 02 Rev Branch, Colonial Treasury, Sydney C D Riddell 1842 12 02 42/08967 42/06278 1842 12 02 1842 08 27 Hon CS Mr C D Riddell, Colonial Treasurer “T L M” Rev Branch, Colonial Treasury, Sydney C D Riddell 1842 12 03 1842 12 02 “G G” 1842 12 03~ Brisbane S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands 1842 08 22 “G G” 1842 09 26~ CONTENTS of Charlotte French]/ “Maria” – needle worker 4 Johanna Corcoran/ “Asia” – all work 5 Mary Courtney [convicted in the Colony by the name of Slaney]/ “Elizabeth” 4th – servant 6 Anne Hughes [also spelt Ann]/ “Sovereign” – servant 7 Mary Anne McGuire [also spelt Mary Ann]/ “Lady Rowena” – dairymaid 8 Mary Anne Forster/ “Mariner” – servant 9 Mary O’Brien/ “City of Edinburgh” – country servant 10 Bridget O’Donnell [convicted in the Colony by the name of Warren]/ “John Bull” – needle worker 11 Jane Duffey or Hall/ “Asia” – all work 12 Elizabeth Costello [convicted in the Colony by the name of Elizabeth Williams or White]/ “Princess Charlotte” – house servant 13 Mary Doherty/ “Elizabeth” – housemaid 14 Honora Crotty [convicted in the Colony by the name of Honora Hibbs]/ “City of Edinburgh” – servant 15 Anne Garraway [also spelt Ann] [convicted in the Colony by the name of Anne Cocksage]/ “Sovereign” – all work 16 Mary Hurley or Murley [convicted in the Colony by the name of Mary McAllister – also spelt McCallister]/ “Woodman” – country servant 17 Mary Sullivan [convicted in the Colony by the name of Summers]/ “Braxborneburgh” [also spelt Broxenbury] – needle worker 18 Anne Smyth [also spelt Ann] [convicted in the Colony by the name of Hennessy]/“Almorah” – servant 19 Margaret Robertson/ “Nile” – servant & Notes re above Princ Supt of Convicts to advise if women can be set at liberty Letter re Land Sale on 7th Inst – requests descriptions of portions of Eagle Farm at Moreton Bay – to be entered in Sale Book [B No 42/250] & Notes in margin Surveyor General to forward descriptions “Forwarded” Letter re John Williams’ debt to Crown for cedar purchased from late Commissioner of Crown Lands for Port Macquarie [No 42/1333] Re present Commissioner for Clarence River District Oliver Fry & Mr Williams’ statement as to amount of debt – encloses his report [see p 581] Requests case be again submitted to Governor for instructions & Notes in margin Re debt due by Mr Williams – Ref 41/03127 Mr Oaks [also spelt Oakes] At top: “Colonial Treasurer” Letter re refusal of building licence to Mr John Williams on account of debt of £98-11-4½ due to Crown for cedar purchased at the Clarence – encloses statement from Mr Williams for £47-16-8 which was submitted to the Governor & Notes in margin [Ref 42/01627] Notes re above Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 QSL REEL PAGE A2.12 567 A2.12 568 – 571 A2.12 572 573 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 7 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO Hon CS FROM Colonial Treasury “C D R” DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 09 27 1842 08 26 1842 09 23~ 42/06278 41/03127 W Lithgow, Auditor General 1841 03 19 42/08967 42/09815 Hon CS Colonial Treasurer 1842 12 31 Sydney John Williams 1842 05 04 “W L” 1842 05 05 Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Clarence River H Oakes, Commr Crown Lands “W L” “G G” Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Clarence River Oliver Fry Female Orphan School, Parramatta Neale? McKenny for the Matron 1841 02 11 1841 03 20 1841 03 24 1841 03 26~ 1842 11 14 1842 12 27 1842 12 28 QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE John Williams cannot receive licence until debt discharged Re amount of debt – refer to newly appointed Commissioner of the Clarence River [Ref 42/08967] “Mem” Re Mr Simpson & Mr Williams’ application to erect temporary building at Brisbane (Moreton Bay) – Williams indebted in sum of £98-11-4½ to Crown Williams claiming abatements – submitted to Governor & Notes re above Mentions enclosed documents re Williams’ case [Ref 41/03127] Appears no claim for abatement - request for further information from present Commissioner 574 Letter re cedar amounting to £98-11-8 seized by Commissioner Oakes on Clarence River – submitting account of cedar deducting extra charge – will pay to Treasurer if approved – mentions others were allowed to repurchase at 4/1 per 100 feet – wishes to pay at the same rate – charged at 5/- per 100 feet & Note re above Application should be through Colonial Secretary 575 – 576 [Account - £47-16-8] 577 [Cover] W Lithgow Esq / Auditor General Letter re seizure of cedar belonging to Mr Williams cedar merchant – cut on Crown Lands without licence– disposed of to Mr Williams at rate of 5/- per 100 feet – forwarding order received for £98-11-4½ to Colonial Treasury additional security for payment taken as a Bond on Williams vessel the “John” – encloses copy [not filmed here] & Notes in margin To Auditor General Re sale of cedar & auctioneers account of sale “Write for it” “Copy” Letter re sale of cedar in the District – could find no memorandum re the case - cedar in District sold by government at no higher rate than 4/1 per 100 feet One Application for an Apprentice from the Female Orphan School Parramatta, Recommended by the Matron for the Approval of His Excellency the Governor, December 27th 1842 Applicant J C Wickham / Moreton Bay / Police Magistrate Girl’s Name Harriet Goodfellow / Age 13 / General house servant 578 Note “Approved” Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 579 - 580 A2.12 581 – 582 A2.12 583 584 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 8 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/09816 DATE RECD 1842 12 31 TO FROM The Matron of the Female Orphan School at Parramatta J C Wickham DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 12 27~ QSL REEL A2.12 CONTENTS [Printed Form] Application for an Orphan School Apprentice Applicant’s Name…J C Wickham Residence…Moreton Bay Occupation…Police Magistrate Religion…Episcopalian Whether married or single…Married Trade or calling in which the Apprentice will be instructed…General house servant PAGE 585 Certificate [Not completed] [See 42/09815] 42/05690 42/08625 42/09672 42/09377 42/08827 1842 08 05 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G 1842 08 05 “G G” 1842 08 05~ 1842 08 06 1842 11 19~ 1842 11 19 1842 12 27 1842 12 16 1842 11 26 Hon CS Hon CS Hon CS LaTrobe 1842 11 19 Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean 1842 12 23 Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office J McLean Melbourne C J Latrobe “G G” 42/08179 1842 11 04 Hon CS Melbourne C J Latrobe “G G” 1842 12 27~ 1842 12 28 1842 12 13 1842 12 16~ 1842 12 20 1842 11 15 1842 11 27~ 1842 11 29 1842 10 28 1842 11 06~ 1842 11 08 586 [Cover sheet] Mrs McKenny / Female Orphan School Letter re Barque “Terror” ready to proceed to Norfolk Island – requires 30 tons ballast at the Island – orders to Capt Maconochie [No 848] & Notes in margin [Ref 42/05828] At top: “John Atkins for a Publicans License” [Blank page] Note re above Re licence to open an Inn in neighbourhood of Geelong – John Atkins [very faint] “Approved” Letter re James Buckland/ “Isabella” – appointment as Keeper of the Meteorological Tables at Melbourne – requests passage for him to Port Philip [No 42/229] & Notes in margin Re passage [Ref 42/09377] Letter re prisoner required at Melbourne to keep Meteorological Tables – recommends James Buckland/ “Isabella” 4 – requests passage to Port Philip [No 42/212] & Notes in margin “Approved” [Ref 42/09672] Letter requesting a Keeper of the Meteorological Journal in place of Philip Hervey [No 42/1575] & Notes in margin “Capt McLean has a man who can be appointed” [Ref 42/09377] Letter re appointment of John Scott/ “Henry Tanner” to succeed Phillip Hervey [also spelt Philip] as meteorologist at Port Phillip in error [also spelt Port Philip] – John Scott not competent to fill post of meteorologist – to be in charge of signal station – gratuity [No 42/1514] & Notes in margin Error to be corrected [Ref 42/08827] Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 587 – 588 A2.12 589 590 A2.12 591 – 592 A2.12 593 – 594 A2.12 595 – 596 A2.12 597 - 598 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 9 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/07609 41/04048 DATE RECD 1842 10 14 1841 04 21 TO FROM Hon CS Melbourne C J LaTrobe Hon CS DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 10 04 “G G” 1842 10 18 Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General 1841 04 20 1841 04 26 41/05642 1841 06 12 Hon CS 41/04047 1841 04 21 Hon CS 41/03839 1841 04 15 Hon CS Melbourne C J Latrobe 1841 06 01 1841 06 13~ 1841 06 16 1841 04 20 Commissariat of Accounts, Sydney J Irvine, Asst Commissary General of Accounts Commissariat of Accounts, Sydney J Irvine, Asst Commissary General of Accounts 1841 04 15 1841 04 17 41/03791 1841 04 14 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G 1841 04 13 1841 04 17 41/03380 1841 03 29 Melbourne C J LaTrobe 1841 03 20 1841 03 29~ 1841 04 10 CONTENTS Letter re services & good conduct of John Scott/ “Henry Tanner” in Harbour Masters Dept, & at the Signal Station Melbourne – gratuity [No 42/1362] [very faint] & Notes in margin “Let him be appointed to succeed Philip Hervey as Meteorologist – see 42/07611 - and put on same footing” [Ref 42/08179] Letter enclosing statement re pay issued to Philip Harvey [also spelt Hervey] as meteorologist at Port Phillip from 17 March 1840 to 28 February 1841 – amount [No 76 – could be 78] & Notes in margin Re statement [Ref 42/07609] Note re above Requesting papers from Deputy Commissary General & Auditor [difficult to read] Letter forwarding receipts re payment made to Philip Hervey meteorologist at Port Phillip for months of March, April & May [Receipts not filmed here] [No 41/530?] & Notes in margin Letter enclosing Form of Account for Salary of Meteorologist at Port Phillip [No 25] [Form not filmed here] & Notes in margin [Refs 41/03791, 41/05642] Letter re Statement of Salary issued to meteorologist at Port Phillip by Mr Lonsdale Sub Treasurer [No 24] Re preparation of Warrant for repayment to Acting Colonial Treasurer – mentions previous payments to meteorologist by Mr R S Webb & Note re above Auditor General to report [Ref 41/04047] Letter re issuing of pay to meteorologist at Port Philip – can only be issued on His Excellency’s Warrant – not yet received & Notes in margin Re vouchers required to prepare Warrant [Ref 41/03839] Letter transmitting Statement of Sums paid to Phillip Hervey up to 28 February 1841 [Statement not filmed here] [No 41/310] Discussion re payment of salary by Deputy Asst Commissary General in Melbourne & Notes in margin “Let this be done” Re payment of enclosed account – query to Deputy Commissary General [Ref 41/03791] Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 QSL REEL A2.12 A2.12 PAGE 599 - 600 601 602 A2.12 603 A2.12 604 A2.12 605 – 606 A2.12 607 – 608 A2.12 609 - 610 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 10 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 40/12203 DATE RECD 1840 12 05 TO FROM Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “G G” DATE OF DOCUMENT 1840 12 05 1841 01 14~ 1840 10 03~ 1840 10 19~ 1840 10 15~ 40/09378 1840 09 23 Principal Superintendent of Convicts “G G” 1840 10 18~ South Head Peacock 1840 09 11 “G G” “McL” 1840 09 21 1840 10 03~ 40/08879 1840 09 08 Hon CS 40/07710 1840 08 06 Hon CS 42/00319 42/00321 1842 01 12 1842 01 12 Hon CS Hon CS Harbour Masters Office, Sydney John Nicholson, Harbour Master South Head Station Peacock Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1840 09 07 1840 08 04 1840 08 05~ 1840 08 06 1841 12 27 “G G” “T L M” 1842 01 13~ 1842 01 21 Darling Downs, Moreton Bay Francis William Forbes Arthur Hodgson 1841 11 28 “G G” 1842 01 13~ 1842 01 18 CONTENTS Letter re appointment of convict to register observations at Port Phillip – discusses Phillip Hervey & his pay – mentions Mr R S Webb & W Lonsdale [No 310] & Notes in margin Re salary – details Note Re paper received – mentions Mr Raymond & Capt McLean [difficult to read] Notes Re allowances to meteorologists – amount Re authority for payment of 1/6 per diem to Peacock & others employed in the like way QSL REEL A2.12 PAGE 611 – 614 A2.12 615 A2.12 615 again Letter re salary to be paid – mentions Mr Nicholson & amount paid to Mr Harvey at Port Phillip Also at top: 40/09158 – 21 Sept 1840 & Notes re above “Speak to Capt McLean” Mr McLean’s report re Peacock’s salary – in charge of Meteorological Tables at the Heads & Notes [difficult to read] [Refs 40/08879, 40/06386] 616 – 617 [Cover] Principal Supt of Convicts Letter re salary of person stationed at South Head to keep Meteorological Journal – details & Notes in margin [Ref 40/09378] Letter re salary – rations & salary not received for 5 months & Notes in margin Refer him to Harbour Master [Ref 40/08879] Letter re neglect of Mr Asst Surveyor Warner – should have been reported by Mr Dixon [No 41/1] & 618 Notes re above “Send to Surveyor General” Dissatisfied with the officer – Mr Wade to Settlement to take charge of surveys – to provide information Letter re appropriation of site for gaol at Moreton Bay – expense in sending prisoners to Sydney Notes re above Cannot establish gaol at Moreton Bay until District opened – discusses Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 619 – 620 A2.12 621 - 622 A2.12 623 - 625 A2.12 626 627 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 11 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/01000 DATE RECD 1842 02 04 TO FROM Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 02 01 “G G” 1842 02 06~ 1842 02 09~ 1842 02 10~ “G G” 42/01000 Commandant, Moreton Bay Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay John Petrie, carpenter & builder Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 42/01002 42/01063 1842 02 04 1842 02 07 Commandant, Moreton Bay Hon CS Hon CS E Deas Thomson, Sydney 42/01283 1842 02 12 Hon CS “G G” 1842 02 04~ 1842 02 05 1842 01 26 Surveyor General’s Office T L Mitchell, SG “G G” 42/01468 1842 02 18 Hon CS 1842 01 31 1842 02 01 “G G” Sydney John Chambers 1842 02 04 1842 02 07~ 1842 02 08 1842 02 10 1842 02 13~ 1842 02 15~ 1842 02 16 1842 02 18 1842 02 18~ 42/00980 1842 02 04 Hon CS Letter enclosing application for a Licence to cut timber & permission to erect buildings Notes re above Re Licence- granted but only until Settlement thrown open Settlement being thrown open Refer to Notice in Gazette Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1841 01 04 [as it is] “G G” 1842 02 07~ 1842 02 08 PAGE 628 629 Application for a License to Cut Timber on the Vacant Crown Lands of the Colony [Mentions Agent Mr J Chambers of Sydney to pay fee] Moreton Bay John Petrie Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G Moreton Bay J C S Handt QSL REEL A2.12 CONTENTS 630 Certificate Re licence to cut timber [not cedar] on vacant Crown lands of the Colony situated at Moreton Bay – limits of location Description of the Person to be Licensed [John Petrie] 631 Letter re application to erect slab buildings at Brisbane Town – blacksmiths forge, carpenters shop, dwelling house & store Letter re surplus wheat & maize at Moreton Bay – requests approval to sell surplus by public sale on the spot [No 814] & Notes in margin “Approved” Letter re letting of Prisoners Barracks – requests that room set apart as “chapel” be reserved for divine service 632 Notes re above Commandant to be instructed to reserve room for public worship Letter re laying out of Town of Brisbane at Moreton Bay in time for Governor’s visit in March - instructions forwarded to the Settlement - unsure if vessel proceeding there before 10th March [No 42/57] & Notes in margin “Shamrock” steamer to Moreton Bay – Surveyor General to be notified Letter re permission for Mr John Williams to erect Store at Brisbane Town – query if licence required to cut timber for the building Notes re above Mr Williams does not have permission to build at Moreton Bay – application to take sawyers to procure timber refused in letter of 1st Sept [Ref 42/01627] Forwarding letters from Mr John Campbell re erection of blacksmith’s shop – mentions work currently being done by Foreman of Works in Lumber Yard Note re above Commandant to use his discretion [Ref 42/01468] Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 633 - 634 A2.12 635 636 A2.12 637 - 638 A2.12 639 640 A2.12 641 642 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 12 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD 42/00980 41/10802 41/10653 41/10588 1841 12 15 1841 12 10 1841 12 08 41/09339 1841 10 20 Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay John Campbell Sydney John Williams 1842 01 03 Letter enclosing application [see p 653] 1841 12 15 Letter re permission to proceed to Moreton Bay to erect a Store – requests approval to take Cutter “John” as a Store ship until able to erect the store – also 2 men servants as labourers & Notes in margin [difficult to read] [Ref 41/10588] “G G” 1841 12 17~ Surry Hills near Sydney Robert Dixon, Surveyor 1841 12 09 Notes re above “Authorised” [Ref 42/00980] Letter re application to rent buildings at Moreton Bay – making offer of £100 per annum for building (house & garden) and £50 per annum for Factory Indicates has spent considerable amount making buildings tenantable [very faint] George Barney, Lt Col “G G” Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay William Kent 1841 12 10 1841 12 15 1841 11 26 Notes re above Re leasing of buildings at Moreton Bay by Tender [Ref 41/10802] Letter applying to erect or rent a building at Brisbane Town, Limestone or Redbank as a Store – enclosing certificate “G G” 1841 12 08~ 1841 12 09~ 1841 12 10~ 1841 12 11 Notes re above Cannot give permission to erect buildings – existing buildings not wanted by government to be advertised to be let 650 [Cover] Hon Colonial Secretary / Sydney 651 [Certificate] Re William Kent Letter applying to build a residence at the Limestone Station together with blacksmith’s forge & store house for wool, etc. – if declined wants permission to erect same at or near Brisbane Town Letter applying for permission to open a storehouse for reception of wool at Moreton Bay – discusses quantity of stock in area & number of residents Suggests renting Female Factory or building a storehouse on land near Moreton Bay & Notes in margin Requests report re buildings for letting at Moreton Bay – to be advertised in Gazette to be let by tender for 1 year - mentions application by Mr Dixon for one of the buildings [Ref 41/10588] [Some of the notes difficult to read] Letter applying to rent building at Brisbane Town known as Barn Rouge [could be Range] & old log building – used to store cob maize Enclosing letter written to Commissary Miller with his remarks 652 Commandant, Moreton Bay Hon CS Col Barney, Royal Engineers, Sydney Hon CS Hon CS 1841 11 11 CONTENTS FROM 41/10588 41/09850 DATE OF DOCUMENT TO Hon CS Col Barney, Royal Engineers, Sydney Moreton Bay J C S Handt, Clergyman Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay John Campbell, Westbrook, Darling Downs Australian Club, Sydney C Pemberton Hodgson 1841 11 27 “G G” 1841 11 12~ Surry Hills Robert Dixon 1841 10 18 George Barney Lt Col 1841 12 20 “G G” 1842 01 03 1841 11 11 QSL REEL 643 A2.12 644 645 A2.12 646 647 - 648 A2.12 Notes re above Buildings not required for public purposes – no objection to rent to Mr Dixon – must be given up if required by government – rental See Minute on application from Mr C Hodgson [Ref 41/09850] Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 PAGE 649 A2.12 653 A2.12 654 – 657 A2.12 658 659 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 13 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD 41/09339 41/09150 41/08880 TO W Miller, Deputy Commissary General 1841 10 14 1841 10 04 Hon CS Hon CS FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE 1841 11 12~ Note Requires application from Mr Dickson [also spelt Dixon] to occupy building at Moreton Bay “Immediate” 660 1841 10 13 Letter re buildings at Moreton Bay called Barn Rouge [could be Range] & log building formerly used for storing cob maize – if not required will apply to Col Barney for permission to rent them 661 Miller Note Not required by Commissariat 662 No 5 Campbell Street, Elizabeth Street South H White Letter re application for licence to land & reside at Moreton Bay at Brisbane Town – to proceed in “John” – requests permission to erect a store Surry Hills Robert Dixon “G G” 1841 10 16~ 1841 10 20 Note re above Same permission as already given to former applicant [Ref 41/09339] Sussex Street, Sydney 2 doors from Moons? Wharf John Williams 1841 10 02 “G G” 1841 10 06~ 1841 10 13~ Letter enquiring re his application to take sawyers to Moreton Bay to procure freight for “John” – also applying for permission to reside with family at Brisbane Town - to store cargo for settlers at Darling Downs and store wool for Sydney & Notes in margin [Refs 41/08361, 41/08552] & Notes re above Permission granted – cannot secure to him occupation of any land Same to be said to other applicants [Ref 41/09150] A2.12 663 664 A2.12 665 – 666 41/08880 1841 10 22~ 41/08552 1841 09 23 Hon CS Sydney Daniel Egan 1841 09 22 “G G” 1841 09 25~ Note Re Governor’s Minute of 13th 667 [Cover]: To the Colonial Secretary/ Sydney Letter requesting permission to obtain 3 acres of land at Moreton Bay to erect a general store for period of 7years – position near place of landing goods from Sydney & shipping wool to Sydney - discusses arrangements if successful – mentions “Piscator” sailing shortly & Notes in margin [Ref 41/08361] & Notes re above Cannot authorize persons to occupy land at Moreton Bay – District to be speedily opened [Ref 41/08361, 41/08880] Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 668 669 - 671 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 14 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 41/08361 DATE RECD 1841 09 14 TO FROM Hon CS George Street, Sydney Samuel Owen, George B Owen carrying on business in Sydney under the Firm of Owen & Co DATE OF DOCUMENT 1841 09 11 QSL REEL A2.12 CONTENTS Letter requesting permission to locate as storekeepers at Moreton Bay on an Allotment not exceeding 1 acre – mentions M H Marsh Esq JP & opening up of District – annexing testimonials PAGE 672 – 673 673 again Sydney J C McLaren? Thomas Gore? L Myles? 41/07842 1841 08 27 Hon CS 1841 09 11 Testimonial 1841 09 21 Note re above Regret cannot grant occupation of any land [Ref 41/08552] Letter re vessel Cutter “John” trading between Sydney & Moreton Bay – empty on return trip from Moreton Bay – requesting permission to take sawyers to procure timber as return freight for the “John” 674 Sussex Street, two doors from Moons Wharf, Sydney John Williams 1841 08 26 A2.12 “G G” 1841 08 28~ 1841 09 01 1842 03 14 Notes re above Cannot give permission for sawyers to go to Moreton Bay [Ref 41/08880 Letter re discontinuance of private purchases from public stores at Moreton Bay – regulation applies to Penal Settlements – no longer applicable to Moreton Bay Transmitting letter from D A C G Kent annexing copy letter from D C G Miller cancelling issue of provisions to free persons from public stores – outlines difficulties & arrangements until further instructions received from Governor [No 42/1] & Notes in margin Refer to Mr Miller for explanation [Ref 41/02103 - should be 42/02103?] 675 – 677 678 42/02103 1842 03 14 Hon CS Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G 42/01859 1842 03 05 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1842 02 24 “G G” 1842 03 07~ 1842 03 08 Owen Gorman, 80th Regt Commanding Commissariat Office, Moreton Bay John Kent, D A C G 1842 02 24 Letter transmitting copy of letter from D C G Miller directing discontinuance of sales to free persons 682 D A C G Kent Commissariat Office, Sydney Miller D C G 1842 02 16 “Copy” Letter re Proclamation dated 10th Inst re opening of Moreton Bay District to free settlers & discontinuance as a Penal Settlement – regulations under which free persons were allowed provisions from public stores cancelled from that date [No 2902] 683 Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1842 01 28 Letter re Abstracts of Daily Register kept at General Hospital returned to him as unintelligible & incorrect - explanation & alterations subsequently made re content of forms 42/01626 Hon CS D Keith Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon 1841 11 01~ Abstract of Daily Register at Her Majesty’s General Hospital Moreton Bay from the 1st to 30th November 1841 Patients in Hospital/ Out Patients/ Military, Prisoners, Officers etc on the Settlement/ Total/ State of the Weather/ Thermometer “Appd – O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt & Commandant” 687 42/01626 Hon CS D Keith Ballow, Col Asst Surgeon 1841 09 01~ Abstract of Daily Register at Her Majesty’s General Hospital Moreton Bay from the 1st to 30th September 1841 688 42/01859 42/01626 1842 02 25 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 679 A2.12 680 - 681 A2.12 684 – 686 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 15 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO Hon CS FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1841 12 31~ “G G” 1842 06 06~ “G G” 1842 07 13~ 1842 02 18~ 1842 10 22~ “G G” 1842 05 03~ 42/01860 42/01627 1842 03 05 1842 02 25 Hon CS Hon CS Moreton Bay William Kent 1842 03 01 “G G” 1842 03 07~ 1842 03 09 Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1842 02 07 1842 02 25~ 42/01627 42/01627 Hon CS CONTENTS Patients in Hospital/ Out Patients/ Military, Prisoners, Officers etc on the Settlement/ Total/ State of the Weather/ Thermometer “Appd – O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt & Commandant” Nominal List of Prisoners Remaining at Moreton Bay under Colonial Sentence 31st of December 1841 George Crowe/ “Earl St Vincent” – Agriculture Dept John Sterry Baker/ “Malabar” – Interpreter & attached to the Police Est. Note Notification in Government Gazette re cancellation of appointment of Gilbert Elliott as Police Magistrate of Moreton Bay – appointed Police Magistrate of Parramatta in place of Lt Col Cotton Note Re Certificate for Publican’s Licence at Moreton Bay for David Note “Immediate” Re Proclamation & Notice re Settlement of Moreton Bay – mentions “Shamrock” Note Re Revd Mr Schmidt & Governor’s authority re purchase of government cattle at Moreton Bay Note “Immediate” Re Moreton Bay – steamer proceeding “tomorrow” “Is any thing more necessary to be done in respect to Moreton Bay?” Query re “Dedimus potestatem” from Chief Justice & Magistrate in the District – Dr Simpson not sworn Note re above Re Chief Justice [very faint] Letter applying to erect a store on Banks of the River before sale of lands – if land sold, permission to remove building & Notes in margin Return answer minuted on 41/01793 [42/01793?] Forwarding application for licence to cut & split timber for J Williams – to build premises, not for sale & Notes in margin Re application to take sawyers to Moreton Bay refused [Ref 42/07842] Settlement since been opened QSL REEL PAGE A2.12 689 A2.12 690 A2.12 691 A2.12 692 A2.12 693 A2.12 694 A2.12 696 [no p 695] 697 – 699 A2.12 700 “G G” 1842 02 27~ Notes re above Requests all papers re unsettled questions at Moreton Bay – to take to Moreton Bay about 20th March [Ref 42/01793] 701 Brisbane Town John Williams 1842 02 05 Letter requesting licence to cut & split timber – permission granted to build a store at Moreton Bay 702 Application for a License to cut timber (cedar excepted) as I may require for Building purposes on the vacant Crown Lands at Moreton Bay Mentions Agent Mr Grigson? of Sydney to take out license & pay fee 703 John Williams Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 16 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 42/01627/2 1842 02 25 Hon CS W H Parker Private Secretary 42/01802 42/01802 1842 03 03 The Magistrates in Petty Sessions at Police Office, Sydney QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE Certificate Description of the Person to be Licensed Letter complaining of unprovoked assault by Lt Gorman on visit to Moreton Bay – discusses incident at Mr Whyte’s – mentions Messrs J & W Kent & Notes in margin Mr Gorman to give explanation & Notes re above Re Mr Gorman’s explanation & Governor’s opinion re Mr Rogers’ conduct 1842 02 08 “G G” 1842 03 05~ 1842 03 07 “G G” 1842 05 25~ 1842 05 27 1842 05 30 Moreton Bay O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1842 04 14 Transmitting Mr Rogers’ letter & affidavits of H W Marriott & Mrs Wade in full explanation of statement of Mr Rogers Outlines incident at Mr Whyte’s & behaviour of Mr Rogers – mentions previous incident where Mr Rogers shot at aboriginal natives near George Mocatta’s station [his employer] - mentions D A C G Kent 709 – 712 H W Marriott 1842 05 14 “True copy” Affidavit re altercation between Lt Gorman & Mr Rogers “Sworn before me this 14th day of May 1842 at Brisbane – Arthur Hodgson JP, Commissioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales” 713 Sophia Wade 1842 05 14~ 714 24 Pitt Street, Sydney J Harris 1842 03 02 “G G” 1842 03 05~ 1842 03 09 “True copy” Affidavit re altercation between Mr Gorman and Mr Rodgers [also spelt Rogers] “Sworn before me this 14th day of May 1842 at Brisbane – Arthur Hodgson JP, Commissioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales” Letter re application for licence to cut timber at Moreton Bay – wishes to build – sawyers already living there & Notes in margin [Ref 42/01793] & Notes re above Unable to give decision – needs further information re state of Moreton Bay – mentions approaching visit to the settlement J Harris [Printed form] Application for a License to cut Cedar, and other Timber, on the Vacant Crown Lands of the Colony In favour of James Watson agent Mr W Underwood of Queens Place, Sydney to take out license and pay fee & Certificate Magistrates in Petty Session for District of Sydney re James Watson & Description of Person to be Licensed James Watson Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 704 705 – 708 Brisbane Town James Rogers A2.12 715 – 717 718 - 720 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 17 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/01793 DATE RECD 1842 03 02 TO FROM E Deas Thomson, CS Queens Place, Sydney William Underwood & Co 42/01793 42/02122 “G G” 1842 03 15 His Ex Sir George Gipps DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 03 01 1842 03 03~ 1842 03 05~ James Cox Maitland G J Macdonald JP 1842 03 09 Charles Boydell JP 42/02122 42/03747 42/02558 42/02821 1842 05 20 1842 04 05 1842 04 15 Hon CS His Ex Sir George Gipps Hon CS CONTENTS Letter re opening a store at Moreton Bay - purchased trading vessel (£2000) & goods – wishes to rent one of the vacant government buildings – intends purchasing land & building Note Requesting papers re disposal of buildings at Moreton Bay & all other papers before visiting [Ref 41/09850] Petition of James Cox, innkeeper of East Maitland for a publican’s licence – wanting to go to Moreton Bay to open an Inn & provide accommodation – willing to rent vacant public building – annexes Certificates & recommendations QSL REEL A2.12 PAGE 721 – 723 724 A2.12 Certificate Re James Cox 725 – 726 727 Certificate Re James Cox & Union Hotel Maitland Arthur Edwin Way JP 1842 03 10 Certificate Re James Cox & Union Hotel Lepage 1842 03 10 Certificate 728 Edward Mayne JP, R Mayne JP Certificate Edward D Day JP, Visiting Magistrate Edward Johnstone JP, W F Gordon JP, ? Scott JP James Glennie? JP Hobler? JP Certificate Recommending Mr Cox 729 – 730 Note Re buildings Mr Cox wishes to rent – Government Hospital, west end of Prisoners Barracks or Female Factory Letter applying for 2 boatmen for Pilots Station – to replace 2 ticket of leave prisoners & 731 Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 1842 05 01 “G G” 1842 05 20~ 1842 05 23 1842 04 04 Notes in margin “Authorised” Letter re renting a vacant government building at Moreton Bay – suggests west wing of Prisoners Barrack available & requests permission to occupy at a fair rental & “G G” 1842 04 05~ Sydney John Dunmore Lang, one of the Secretaries of the Committee of the German 1842 04 14 Notes re above Refer them to advertisement in “this days Gazette” Letter re 2 boxes of wearing apparel arrived per “Adele Maguard” from Calcutta for German missionaries at Moreton Bay – requesting permission to land boxes free of duty Queens Place, Sydney William Underwood & Co Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 732 A2.12 733 – 735 A2.12 736 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 18 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO DATE OF DOCUMENT FROM QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE Mission 41/08761 1841 09 29 “G G” 1842 04 15~ J Gibbes, Coll. 1842 04 18 “G G” At Dr Lang’s, Jamison Street Revd William Schmidt Missionary to the Aborigines at Moreton Bay 1842 04 18~ 1841 09 29~ J Gibbes, Coll. 42/03722 42/02882 42/02823 42/04284 1842 05 19 1842 04 16 1842 04 15 1842 06 11 Hon E D Thomson, CS Hon CS His Ex Sir George Gipps, Governor Hon E D Thomson, CS “G G” 1841 09 29~ Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate 1842 05 14 “G G” 1842 05 19~ 1842 05 21~ 1842 04 15 Messrs Gore & Co, Spring Street, Sydney G S Le Breton “G G” 1842 04 17~ 1842 04 18 Mrs McGlaughlins, York Street near Market Street, Sydney John Williams 1842 04 14 “G G” 1842 04 05~ 1842 04 16 1842 05 30 Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands Notes re above Refer to Collector of Customs Goods by way of India instead of direct from Berlin – importing vessel is British Let the duties be remitted Letter re goods from Berlin arrived on the “Clifton” – sent by the friends of the Missionary Society in Berlin – requests the goods be landed free of duty [difficult to read – very faint] & Notes in margin Collector of Customs to report Duty of 10% - Governor may remit [Ref 42/02821] Note re above If certified to be presents, may be admitted free Letter recommending storekeepers be allowed to sell wines & other liquors –government buildings rented on understanding sale of liquor would be permitted [No 42/5] [very faint] & Notes in margin Re sale of wine & fermented liquors in Town of Brisbane Letter seeking permission to sell wines & spirituous liquors at Moreton Bay – proceeding there by steamer 4th May Notes re above Spirits not allowed to be sold in Moreton Bay on Government ground – cannot grant the request Letter re building a store at Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay – permission granted before Settlement became free – requesting license to sell wines & beer on south side of River & Notes in margin No power to grant license – apply to the Magistrates at Brisbane Letter re John Petrie’s boat excursion to the north with Messrs Wrootsley [as it is – Wrottesley?], Russell & Joliffe – returned with 2 runaways David Bracewell & James Davis who had been living with native tribes – discussion re conduct of the 2 men [No 6/42] Transmitting 3 reports: 1. Narrative of the Runaways 2. Remarks on the Bunya District 3. On the supposed poisoning of Blacks Discusses the poisoning of blacks in detail – mentions Limestone blacks – requests instructions David Bracewell & James Davis attached to Police – suggests should be mounted and attached to Border Police Mentions Mr Petrie & Wide Bay – excellent shelter & anchorage for large ships – manageability of Noomoowoolloo or Wide Bay River – hostile natives, saw little of interior - brought new specimen of pine – appears a Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 737 A2.12 738 739 – 740 A2.12 741 A2.12 742 743 A2.12 744 A2.12 745 – 747 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 19 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM “G G” DATE OF DOCUMENT 1845 11 24 42/04284 42/04595 1842 06 25 At Mr L Cohen, Lower George Street, Sydney Francis Harrington “G G” 42/05058 1842 07 12 S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands Moreton Bay James Hexton, Pilot J Kent, Asst Dep Comm Genl S Simpson. Acting Police Magistrate Hon E D Thomson, CS 1842 06 24 1842 06 25~ 1842 06 26~ 1842 06 27 1842 06 23 QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE variety of the Dammer? Pine, similar to New Zealand Cowdie? [Kauri?] Pine & Note in margin “Returned to records” Additional Remarks on the Bunya District and the Natives Frequenting it [very faint] 748 – 751 Narrative of David Bracewell David Bracewell/ “Layton” [very faint] 752 – 754 Narrative of James Davis James Davis/ “Norfolk” 754 – 755 Statement of Bracewell & Davis as to the Supposed Administration of Poison to some Blacks by White Men [very faint] Letter applying for a Confectioners Licence for Moreton Bay Recommended by H Solomon, George Street John South [could be Scott] George Street William Young, George Street & Notes in margin Re confectioners licence & state of Moreton Bay Let him have the license Requisition Required for native black named “Dicker” attached to Boats Crew at Amity Point: One suit of slop clothing Rations according to regulation & Note re above “Approved the above requisition in conformity with His Excellency the Governor’s instruction of the 20th May 1842” 756 - 759 A2.12 760 A2.12 761 Brisbane John Kent DACG 1842 07 01 Note Unable to supply articles from stores as clothing supplied for Convict Establishment – clothing & rations for aboriginal natives to be provided by Colonial Government 762 Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate 1842 07 01 Letter re enclosed requisition to Asst Commissary General Kent for issue of rations & clothing for native blacks employed in Pilots service at Amity Point & Mr Kent’s refusal to supply – rations since issued & Notes in margin 763 1842 07 16~ 1842 07 18 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 20 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/03746 DATE RECD 1842 05 20 TO FROM Hon CS Commandants Office, MB O Gorman, Lieut 80th Regt, Commandant 42/05059 1842 07 12 E D Thomson, CS 42/05264 1842 07 19 Hon E D Thomson, CS 42/05265 1842 07 19 E D Thomson, CS DATE OF DOCUMENT 1842 04 10 “G G” 1842 05 20~ Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate 1842 07 01 “G G” 1842 07 30~ Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands 1842 07 13 “G G” 1843 02 20 1842 07 13 “G G” 42/05321 42/05321 1842 07 21 CONTENTS Letter re rations & clothing from Public Stores for native black in training in Mr Hexton’s Pilot Boat at Amity Point & Notes in margin “Allowed” Letter re attempt of steamer to proceed up to Red Bank [also spelt Redbank] – mentions Capt Cope of “Sovereign” steamer & Capt Chambers of “Edwards” [see also “Edward”] - also mentions Mr Petrie [very faint] Letter re illness & incompetency of Mr Whyte acting as Clerk of the Bench, Chief Constable & Post Master – appointed Mr Richard Cannan, Clerk to the Commissariat as Postmaster [very faint] & Notes in margin “By a Separate Minute of the Day Mr Slade has been appointed Clerk of the Bench” Re Mr Whyte’s salary – to cease from appointment of Mr Slade at Moreton Bay QSL REEL A2.12 PAGE 764 – 765 A2.12 766 - 767 A2.12 768 Letter re murders & outrages by blacks – mentions Stations to the north of Brisbane & hostile natives - Mr Bigge’s hutkeeper murdered, also mentions occurrences at Mr Balfour and Mr McConnel ‘s stations – black named ‘Commandant’ shot & 2 others wounded - will forward depositions [No 10/42] & Notes in margin “Returned to records” “Mem” Mr Simpson relieved from duties of Police Magistrate – able to attend to such matters as Commr Crown Lands A2.12 769 - 770 A2.12 771 – 773 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond 1842 07 21 Transmitting Mr Simpson’s letter re illness of Mr Whyte Postmaster at Moreton Bay & appointment of Richard Cannan [storekeeper to the Commissariat] to the Post Office - reporting several other applicants for appointment – requests they be submitted: Mr G F Wise on behalf of his partner Mr Pickering – 7 April 1842 Mr W J Moutray [also spelt Moutry] recommended by Mr Duguid – 2 July 1842 Mr J Woodhouse recommended by Aspinall Browne & Co & Messrs W Drake & Co – 20 July 1842 Post Master General, Sydney Brisbane, Moreton Bay S Simpson, CCL Acting Police Magistrate 1842 07 13 Letter re illness of Mr Whyte Postmaster – appointed Richard Cannan storekeeper to the Commissariat to take charge of Post Office – recommends him 774 J Raymond Sydney George Foster Wise 1842 04 07 Letter enclosing application for appointment of Postmaster at Moreton Bay 775 – 776 E Deas Thomson, CS Sydney George Foster Wise 1842 07 19 “Copy” Letter re office of Post Master at Moreton Bay – first application on behalf of the firm of G F Wise & Co doing business in Brisbane Town with partner W 777 – 779 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 21 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO DATE OF DOCUMENT FROM QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE Pickering - as position can only be held by an individual, making application on behalf of partner Mr Pickering James Raymond, Postmaster General, Sydney J Raymond Sydney J Woodhouse 1842 07 20 Letter applying for situation of Postmaster at Brisbane- proceeding to Moreton Bay Refers to Messrs Aspinall Browne & Co, Charlotte Place & Messrs W Drake & Co, Bligh Street as security 780 Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay W J Moutry [also spelt Moutray] 1842 07 02 Letter applying for position of Postmaster – mentions salary £400-500 per annum Also mentions Mr James F Beattie, Messrs Gilchrist & Alexander, Mr Joshua Young & Mr W H Moore 781 “L D” 1842 07 12~ Note re above Re Mr Moutry 782 42/06263 1842 09 24~ [Cover]: L Duguid Esq/ Manager of the Commercial Banking Corp/ Sydney Note At top: “Dr Simpson – 24 Sep 1842” Re Mr Whyte & position as Clerk & Chief Constable at Moreton Bay – salary Re claim for gratuity [Refs 42/05264, 39/07276, 42/05620] & Notes in margin Re Mr Slade’s appointment & Mr Whyte’s cessation to hold office “G G” 1842 09 23~ Hon E D Thomson, CS Brisbane S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate 1842 08 18 At top of letter: “Police Magistrate “ Letter re appointment of Mr Slade as Clerk to the Bench at Brisbane – Mr Whyte’s salary to cease Re Mr Whyte’s appointment as Chief Constable - Clerk to the Bench an honorary title – encloses copies of Colonial Secretary’s letters & Note in margin [Ref 39/07276] 42/06263 Commandant, Moreton Bay Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney E D Thomson 1839 07 05 “Extract” Re duty of Mr William Whyte Commandant’s Clerk as Chief Constable – salary & rations [No 39/27] 42/06263 Commandant, Moreton Bay Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney E D Thomson Sydney George M Slade 1840 06 17 “Extract” Re Mr W Whyte (Chief Constable) at Moreton Bay as Clerk to the Bench – arrangements At top: “Geo M Slade” Letter re passage to Moreton Bay & allowance for 2 cabins & one steerage passage – charges & Notes in margin Re Governor’s Minute on 42/05803 re passage of Mr Slade & family [Ref 42/06263] At top: “Geo M Slade” Letter re appointment as Clerk of the Bench of Magistrates at Brisbane Moreton Bay – requesting temporary accommodation in a government building, and that expense of passage for himself & family be met A2.12 783 784 – 787 788 42/06263 1842 08 26 789 790 42/05875 1842 08 11 Hon CS 1842 08 12 1842 08 11~ 1842 08 12 42/05803 1842 08 09 Henry Parker Sydney George M Slade 1842 08 05 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 791 A2.12 792 – 793 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 22 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/05675 42/05620 42/05543 DATE RECD 1842 08 05 1842 08 02 1842 07 30 TO Hon CS Hon CS Henry Parker FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT “G G” 1842 08 07~ 1842 08 09 General Post Office James Raymond 1842 08 03 “G G” 1842 08 05~ 1842 08 08 1842 08 02 Commissariat of Accounts, Sydney J Irvine, Asst Commy Accounts “G G” 1842 08 03~ 1842 08 29 Sydney George M Slade 1842 07 29 1842 07 29~ “G G” 42/06414 1842 09 01 Hon CS Sydney David Bow “G G” 42/06389 42/07013 1842 08 31 1842 09 23 Lieut Col George Barney, Royal Engineers Commanding & Colonial Engineer Hon E D Thomson, CS 1842 07 30~ 1842 08 02 1842 08 05 1842 09 01 1842 09 02~ David Bow “G G” 1842 09 11~ George Barney Lt Col 1842 08 31 Brisbane S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate 1842 09 20 CONTENTS & Notes in margin Mr Slade to have use of building allotted as Post Office whilst acting as Post Master - allowance for 2 cabin & 1 steerage passages [Ref 42/05875] Letter re appointment of Mr G M Slade as Clerk to the Bench of Magistrates at Moreton Bay & proposal he also take charge of Post Office & Notes in margin “Let him be appointed” [Ref 42/05803] Letter re enclosed Abstract of Salaries of Civil Establishment at Moreton Bay – query re charges for Clerk of Bench & Pilot and Military Chest [Abstract not filmed here] Notes re above Pilot transferred to Col Service - Clerk to Bench, an invalid, to be discharged with gratuity if entitled [Ref 42/06263] At top of letter: “George Milner Slade” Letter accepting appointment as Clerk of Bench at Moreton Bay with some other offices QSL REEL PAGE A2.12 794 – 795 A2.12 796 797 – 798 A2.12 799 Notes re above Mentions Registrarship of the Court of Requests “Let Mr Slade be appointed” Salary – not to act as Postmaster until Court of Requests established 800 Notes re above [Ref 42/05675] At top: “David Bow” Enclosing Memorial [see p 803] – leaving Sydney for Brisbane Town –to settle his family there & Notes in margin Re letting premises by public auction or tender – mentions Dr Simpson At top: “Colonial Engineer” Memorial of David Bow re establishment of an Inn or boarding house at Moreton Bay & rental of government building - mentions Factory not available, Court House & Commissariat Office to be let – mentions Dr Simpson & Mr Petrie Wife & family already at Moreton Bay with quantity of furniture for the premises – sheltered by Mrs Petrie PS Memorialist proceeding to Brisbane Town per “Edward” with remainder of furniture if permission granted – “D B” & Notes in margin Mr Simpson to act in the matter – mentions Col Barney [Ref 42/06414] & Note re above Re buildings – occupation up to Dr Simpson Forwarding Robert Rowland’s Application for Publican’s General Licence – discusses illicit grog selling Mentions house built by Mr Powers in Queen Street as accommodation “for 801 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 802 A2.12 803 – 805 A2.12 806 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 23 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/07014 DATE RECD 1842 09 23 42/07014 42/07015 1842 09 23 TO Hon E D Thomson, CS Acting Police Magistrate, Brisbane Town Hon E D Thomson, CS DATE OF DOCUMENT FROM “G G” 1842 09 23~ Brisbane S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate 1842 09 19 “G G” 1842 09 23~ 1842 09 24~ 1842 09 27 the better classes only” Mentions Patrick Leslie & Arthur Hodgson [Application not filmed here] & Notes in margin Authorised – land on which house is built being private property Letter re second whale boat required at Pilot Station – Mr Petrie unable to build with government labour – encloses 2 tenders Margin Harris Tender £20.0.0 Berry’s Tender £16.10.0 [Berry’s Tender not filmed here] Mentions government ferry boat unserviceable– arrangements made with other boatmen by Mr Petrie & Notes in margin “Approved” Lowest tender accepted Brisbane Town, Moreton Bay J Harris 1842 09 10 Tender for repair of Government boat not attached to Pilot Station - £20 Brisbane S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands 1842 09 19 “G G” 1842 09 26~ 1842 09 27 At top: “Commr Simpson” Letter re purchase of horses - £40 lowest price – mentions Mr Patrick Leslie has horses on Darling Downs for £35 [No 13/42] & Notes in margin Authorised to purchase 4 horses at £35 each 42/07015 “G G” 42/06111 1842 08 20 Hon E D Thomson, CS CONTENTS Brisbane S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands “G G” QSL REEL PAGE A2.12 807 808 – 809 A2.12 810 1842 12 02~ Note re above Re party of Border Police to be sent to Moreton Bay – Commr Simpson authorised to purchase 4 horses – no order yet to send men [Ref 42/07015] 811 1842 12 02~ 1842 12 03 Notes re above Directions re selection of men – “Immediate” - to select 4 men 812 1842 11 24~ 1842 11 25~ Note re above Query re Supt of Convicts & men to form detachment of Border Police at Moreton Bay – no such order given 813 1842 11 26~ 1842 11 28~ 1842 08 08 Note Re correspondence – mentions horses [Ref 42/06111] At top: “Commr of Crown Lands” Encloses letter from Mr J A Balfour re aggressions committed by blacks at his Station [No 11/42] Mentions insecurity experienced by squatters – suggests need 4-5 policemen to keep District in order Discusses situation of his future residence as Commissioner –suggests Redbank or Limestone – mentions Mr Petrie & 2 sons to establish store & blacksmith’s forge on Brisbane River between Limestone & Redbank – Capt Chambers of “Edward” to form an establishment there & Notes in margin 814 1842 08 28~ Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 A2.12 815 – 817 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 24 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT “G G” 1842 09 14~ QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE Treasurer re Mr Balfour’s Licence Re Mr Balfour’s Station & difficulties with aborigines – outside limits of protection Party of Border Police to be sent – Dr Simpson to report re cost of 4 horses 42/06111 Hon CS Colonial Treasurer “C D R” 1842 08 30 Memo Re Mr Balfour & application to Mr Simpson for license – mentions John Balfour held licenses for Districts of Wellington & Lachlan [Ref 42/831] 818 – 819 42/06111 Stephen Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Moreton Bay His Ex Sir George Gipps Collington, Stanley Creek James Balfour 1842 07 11 Letter re James Robertson (watchman) killed by blacks - mentions other outrages by blacks at his outstations – sheep stolen – “blacks committing these depredations are tribes belonging to this Creek & neighbouring country” At top: “St Geo R Gore” Letter recommending establishment of Quarter Sessions at Brisbane Town – discusses growth of area & increase in crime (forgery, robbery), causes & remedy Offers his gratuitous services as Chairman of the Court for 1 year – expenses & Notes re above Re establishment of Quarter Sessions at Brisbane – Mr Gore’s application noted Forwarding Descriptions of Allotments at Eagle Farm for insertion in advertisement for proposed sale – mentions Mr Surveyor Wade: Allots 1 to 8 Portion 2, Allots 1 to 13 Portion 3, Allots 1 to 9 of Portion 9 [No 42/387 – could be 42/381] & Notes in margin Approved – upset price 20/- per acre uncleared, 30/- for cleared land Advertised 11 Oct 1842 as Lots 1 to 30 for sale on 7th Dec 1842 [Ref 42/09038] 820 – 822 42/07104 42/07352 1842 09 27 1842 10 05 Hon CS Darling Downs St George R Gore “G G” 1842 09 26~ 1842 09 29 Surveyor General’s Office T L Mitchell, SG 1842 09 30 “G G” 1842 10 05~ 1842 12 07~ A2.12 823 - 826 A2.12 827 [Printed] PLAN of the ALLOTMENTS for Sale at EAGLE FARM MORETON BAY – December 7th 1842 827 again Description 69.2.14 Sixty nine acres, two roods and fourteen perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul No 1 of Portion No 2 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 828 Description 106.2.14 One hundred and six acres, two roods and fourteen perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 2 of Portion No 2 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 829 Description 87.2.25 Eighty seven acres, two roods and twenty five perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 3 of Portion No 2 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay 830 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 25 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE [description follows] Description 52.1.1 Fifty two acres, one rood and one perch [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 5 of Portion No 2 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 831 Description 56.1.27 Fifty six acres, one rood and twenty seven perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 6 of Portion No 2 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 832 Description 36.2.15 Thirty six acres, two roods and fifteen perches [County of Eagle – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 7 of Portion No 2 [ 3 crossed out] Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 833 Description 40.1.3 Forty acres, one rood and three perches [County of Eagle – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 8 of Portion No 2 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 834 Description 97.0.9 Allotment No 1 of Portion No 3 [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 835 Description 69.2.20 Allotment No 2 of Portion No 3 [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] At top: Hulm? / Adams 836 Description 117.3.19 Allotment No 4 Portion No 3 [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 837 Duplicate of p 837 838 Description 105-1-23 Allotment No 5 Portion No 3 [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] Note: This Allotment includes the outbuildings attached to Eagle Farm House 839 Description 57-3-33 Allotment No 6 Portion No 3 [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 840 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 26 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE Description 84-1-20 Allotment No 7 Portion No 3 [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 841 Description 79.0.5 Allotment No 8 Portion No 3 [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 842 Description 60.1.20 Sixty acres, one rood and twenty perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 9 Portion No 3 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 843 Description 57.1.32 Fifty seven acres, one rood and thirty two perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 10 of Portion No 3 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 843 again Description 66.2.20 Sixty six acres, two roods and twenty perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 11of Portion No 3 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 844 Description 47.1.32 Forty seven acres, one rood and thirty two perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 13 of Portion No 3 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 845 Description 78.1.38 Seventy eight acres, one rood and thirty eight perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 1 of Section No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 845 again Description 88.0.31 Eighty eight acres and thirty one perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 2 of Portion No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 846 Description 71.0.29 Seventy one acres and twenty nine perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 3 of Section 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 847 Description 76.2.31 Seventy six acres, two roods and thirty one perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul 848 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 27 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO DATE RECD TO FROM DATE OF DOCUMENT QSL REEL CONTENTS PAGE Allotment No 4 of Section No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 42/08275 42/08276 1842 11 07 1842 11 07 E D Thomson, CS Hon E D Thomson, Brisbane S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate 1842 10 24 “G G” 1842 11 09~ 1842 11 11 Brisbane Description 85.3.25 Eighty five acres, three roods and twenty five perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 5 of Portion No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] At top: Austin / Vise? 849 Description 126.2.30 One hundred and twenty six acres, two roods and thirty perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 6 of Portion No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 850 Description 81.1.24 Eighty one acres, one rood and twenty four perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 7 of Portion No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 851 Description 108.3.31 One hundred and eight acres, three roods and thirty one perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 8 of Portion No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] 852 Description 100.3.13 One hundred acres, three roods and thirteen perches [County of Stanley – crossed out] Parish of Toombul Allotment No 9 of Portion No 9 Eagle Farm, Moreton Bay [description follows] “By His Excellency’s command – E Deas Thomson” 853 Note Govt Gazette / 8 October / 11 am? [very faint - difficult to read] Letter re salary of Mr Hexton, Pilot – charged to Colonial Treasury – DACG Kent’s query re rations and if to be charged to Colonial Treasury [No 3/42] 854 & Notes in margin Re rations – to continue issuing from Commissariat – Civil government has no contractor at Moreton Bay [Ref 42/05620] Note Query re Mr White’s [also spelt Whyte] appointment as Chief Constable at Moreton Bay [Ref 42/08276] A2.12 855 A2.12 856 1842 12 08~ Note Query re chief constable appointed for Moreton Bay 857 1842 10 24 Forwarding Memorial from William Whyte late Chief Constable and 858 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 28 of 31 SRNSW REF NO CS REF NO 42/08275 [should be 42/08276?] DATE RECD TO FROM CS S Simpson, Acting Police Magistrate His Ex Sir George Gipps DATE OF DOCUMENT “G G” 1842 11 08~ 1842 11 12 Brisbane, Moreton Bay William Whyte 1842 10 26 CONTENTS Postmaster [see p 859] – ceased to receive pay, still needed to superintend constables etc – drawing ration & giving him a “Quarter” [No 4/42] & Notes in margin Re arrangement - Mr Whyte not a servant of the local government – cannot grant gratuity – would be disallowed by Lords of the Treasury Memorial of William Whyte late Clerk to the Commandant, Postmaster and acting Chief Constable of “Brisbane” Moreton Bay – details of his appointments and illnesses – begs gratuity to allow him to purchase small allotment & erect cottage at Brisbane QSL REEL PAGE A2.12 859 – 860 CONTINUED ON REEL NO. A 2.13 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 29 of 31 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 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 30 of 31 A2 SERIES MICROFILM CONTENTS Reel No. A2.12 New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934 _______________________________ Letters relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland, 1822 – 1860 From the Originals in the Archives Office of New South Wales Letters received 1841 and papers filed with them [continued from Reel A 2.11] 1 - 278 Letters received 1842 and papers filed with them [continued on Reel A 2.13] 279 – 860 Letters relating to Moreton Bay & Queensland: A2 series – Reel A2.12 – Part 3 of 3 Last revised: Nov 2013 www.slq.qld.gov.au Page 31 of 31
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