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NEW SOUTH WALES – COLONIAL SECRETARY

LETTERS RELATING TO MORETON BAY AND QUEENSLAND RECEIVED 1822 – 1860

LETTERS RECEIVED 1851 AND PAPERS FILED WITH THEM – REEL A2.22

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51/04244 1851 04 30 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F” W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office - “T L M”

1851 04 16 1851 04 30~ 1851 05 01 1851 05 19 1851 05 23~ 1851 05 26~ 1851 06 04

At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Letter applying on behalf of Ambrose Eldridge Brisbane for Town allotments to be offered for next land sale at Brisbane, viz: Allotments 5 & 10 of Section 14 in Brisbane (North) & Notes in margin Surveyor General Blank cover – noted – to be returned Allotments will be brought forward for proclamation in Schedule now preparing - No 51/144 fol 293 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Informed

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51/04226 Hon CS Canning Downs, Warwick Walter & George Leslie

1851 04 16 At top: “Duplicate of 51/04226 – sent to Chief Commissioner 1 May” Letter applying to purchase part of their licensed Run of Canning Downs according to notification in Government Gazette 11th February 1851, viz: Allotments supposed to be in Suburbs of Warwick on which are following valuable buildings of Warwick Boiling Establishment: [Values are noted] Stock yard; Slaughter House; Boiling House; Dwelling House; Store, etc; Cooperage; Tallow Shed; Packing Shed; Servants’ accommodation; 2 Huts; Fellmongery Buildings – TOTAL: £844 [Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [postmarked: WARWICK-NEW S. WALES/ AP * 17-1851~; SYDNEY-NEW SOUTH WALES/ MY * 5-1851] [Small square cut from letter – to remove postage stamp?]

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51/04208 1851 04 29 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston JP Robert Ramsay JP Arthur Hodgson JP

1851 04 15 1851 04 29~ 1851 06 13~

Letter re application of 14th January requesting information re sums granted for roads & bridges for present year to Drayton Division of Darling Downs District [No 51/19~] & Notes in margin Re Papers W V Submitted See letter to Bench

A2.22 335 – 336

51/04209 1851 04 29 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston JP Robert Ramsay JP Arthur Hodgson JP “C A F” Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney E Deas Thomson

1851 04 15 1851 04 30~ 1851 05 10~ 1851 05 22 1850 09 16

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Drayton” Letter re regulations of 16th September last: “Licenses to Cut Timber on Crown Lands” – discuss great hardship enforcement of 9th clause will cause in Districts where no licensed carriers for removing timber [No 51/- ] & Notes in margin Do not perceive any reasonable argument against the rule laid down Inform Bench to that effect Bench [PRINTED] LICENSES TO CUT TIMBER ON CROWN LANDS MIDDLE DISTRICT [Former Regulations cancelled. New to take effect from 1st January 1851]

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51/04131 1851 04 26 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney “C A F”

1851 04 23 1851 04 27~ 1851 04 30

Letter reporting re Memorial of inhabitants of Maryborough re Water Reserve in Maryborough (ref CS letter No 51/207) [No 51/195]: not in Plan except at considerable distance from inhabitants residences and requesting allotments No 13, 14 & 15 of Section 9 fronting Arthur Street be reserved - allotments now marked on Town Plan as reserved for water – instructed Assistant Surveyor Labatt [letter ends here – page/s missing] & Notes in margin 51/02503 Inform Memorialists according to report Mr Furber, Surveyor General – See 51/04304

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51/04079 1851 04 25 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney “C A F”

1851 04 23 1851 04 28~ 1851 05 02~ 1851 05 10 1851 05 10~ 1851 05 15

At top: “Auditor General” Letter re claim for £3 made by Kearsey Cannan for boarding convict ship “Bangalore” – Capt Wickham requested to instruct Dr Cannan to apply for payment to Commissariat Department – requests Governor authorise Deputy Commissary General to pay account [No 78] [letter ends here – page/s missing] & Notes in margin Dr Cannan boarded as Health Officer - charge is therefore on Colonial Funds as directed Inform Auditor General Auditor General Inform Mr Cannan Mr Cannan

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51/03479 1851 04 08 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham

1851 03 28

At top: “Police Magistrate Moreton Bay” Letter reporting re Fee due to Dr Cannan for boarding Exile Ship

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“W E”

1851 04 08~ 1851 04 10~ 1851 04 15

“Bangalore” as Health Officer – details - mentions Deputy Commissary General & Richard White’s account for services as Guard Quarantine Station was paid [No 51/19] & Notes in margin 2309 on 25 November 1850 – Mr Davis £3-3-0 A.O.781-16/4/51 W V Former papers – see 3 page Herewith 3rd March 1851- returned Authority given for payment 23rd November last – Auditor General to report if amount placed in Warrant – noted – to be returned [Ref 51/04079]

51/02456 1851 03 10 Hon CS Brisbane K Cannan “C A F”

1851 03 03 1851 03 10~ 1851 03 11~ 1851 03 17

At top: “K Cannan” Letter re request from Capt Wickham to board Exile Ship “Bangalore” as acting Health Officer on 1st May last – no fee yet allowed & Notes in margin Refer to Police Magistrate Brisbane Yes Capt Wickham, Mr Cannan [Ref 51/03479]

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51/04033 1851 04 23 His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor

John Peter Niquet “C A F” John Peter Niquet

1851 04 15 1851 04 23~ 1851 04 23~ 1851 04 28~ 1851 04 30

At top: “J P Niquet applying for Certificate of Naturalization” Memorial of John Peter Niquet of Zions Hill near Brisbane County of Stanley [see also A2.16 – p 655-657]: 1 - Native of Village of Braunsberg in District of Roppin? [Rossin?] County of Machoterberg? Germany 2 - 39 years of age, by trade a bricklayer & stonemason 3 – Arrived in Colony by ship “Minerva” in 1837 – resident since then 4 – Refers to annexed Certificate of character from respectable persons 5 – Desires to purchase real property & take shares in Brisbane Building Society 6 – Requests Governor grant Certificate under Act conferring privileges of natural born British subject & Notes in margin W N Memorial in established form & contains required information – Certificate may be prepared Approved Certificate dated 28th April 1851 Police Magistrate forwarding Certificate Certificate referred to in fourth paragraph of above Memorial “Have known Memorialist for about 4 years – of good character & reputation – W A Duncan JP” “Concur in above – John Stephen Ferriter” [Oath] John Peter Niquet of Zions Hill near Brisbane in County of Stanley, bricklayer and stonemason : that matter contained in annexed Memorial is just & true

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“Sworn before me at Brisbane this 15th day of April AD 1851 – W A Duncan JP”

50/04254

1850 04 30

His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor

“C A F”

1850 11 18~ 1850 11 25~ 1850 12 07 1850 05 17~ 1850 05 18~ 1850 04 30~ 1850 05 01~ 1850 05 04~ 1850 05 18~

At top: “M9570 – 19th November 1850” Estimates for 1851 Donation in aid of the School of Arts Brisbane – sum was voted £300 Query re communicating to Mr Duncan with reference to letter addressed to him on 18th May last on 50/04254 & Notes in margin Yes Mr Duncan [Ref 50/12261] Note Assistance voted for Newcastle School of Arts was for a building – not clear that Society at Brisbane propose to erect one & Notes [written over above] Application is for aid generally to institution without specifying any particular object – letter to go forward in present shape – if they object will have an opportunity to say so At top: “A.O.1106-18/5/50” Memorial of Committee & Members of Brisbane School of Arts and Sciences praying for aid from General Revenue – formed in 1849 for establishment of Library, Courses of Lectures & other literary & scientific objects – have collection of books & regular supply of best English Reviews & Magazines – also delivered lectures - liberal grants made to similar institutions in Sydney & Melbourne – pray that sum be placed on Estimates for 1851 & Notes in margin Papers re grant to Newcastle School of Arts Enclosed Signatories W A Duncan JP, President; D Keith Ballow JP, William Thornton, William Hobbs, Richard James Coley, James Gibbon, J S Langridge, James Swan? G F Poole [written over], A Petrie (Mr P is blind) [written over G F Poole’s signature], G F Poole [again], John Markwell, J Hanly C P, Henry Watson, John Bryden, Ambrose Eldridge, William Taylor, Henry Bulgin, Peter Buchanan, J H Thompson? K Cannan, T Mowbray A M, George Edmondston, Lachlan McLean, John George Cribb, James Sutherland, John Fowles, William H Robertson, John S Beach, W Fitzpatrick, Charles Whitmore, W Little, Francis Ede, E B Southerden, W M Ling, Job Twine, David C McConnel, Samuel Sneyd, George Watson, Thomas Dowse & Notes re above [difficult to read – written over above signatures] £300 may be placed on Estimates for 1851 if voted on same terms as similar sum granted in aid of Mechanics Institute at Newcastle – to understand that this may not lead to any application for annual grant Mr Duncan [PRINTED] RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE

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BRISBANE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES; WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM INSTITUTED SEPTEMBER 28, 1849 BRISBANE; PRINTED BY JAMES SWAN, “COURIER” OFFICE – 1850 [Details re Membership including Honorary Membership, Elections, Fees, Committee, Meetings, Library & Reading Room] [p 360] Committee W A Duncan – President; William Hobbs – Vice President; D K Ballow – Treasurer; J S Langridge – Secretary; H Bulgin, Dr Cannan, Thomas Dowse, John Petrie, G F Poole, John Richardson, James Swan, William Taylor List of Members J H Asher, D K Ballow H M, W H Barlow, John Baxter, John L Beach [as it is - John S Beach?], Thomas Bowden, John Brydon [as it is – Bryden?], Peter Buchanan, Henry Bulgin, L Burgess, K Cannan H M, William Carter, Thomas Childs, R J Coley, William Connolly, J G Cribb, R Cribb, George Cumming, W A Duncan H M, George Dickens [as it is - Dickins?], R E Dix, Thomas Dowse, F Ede, George Edmondston, Ambrose Eldridge, G H Fitzpatrick, William Fitzpatrick, John Fowles, James Gibbon, Thomas Gray, William Goodall, Rev J Hanly H M, Thomas Hardgrave, Richard Haynes, John Harris, George Harris, William Hobbs, Robert Inglis, William Kent, J S Langridge, W Ling, William Little, D Longland, D McConnel H M, John McCabe, Alexander McIntyre [also spelt Macintyre], Lachlan McLean, John Markwell, Rev William Moore, William Moffatt, Andrew Petrie, John Petrie, Thomas Petrie, G F Poole, John Richardson H M, W H Robertson, J N Roper, Richard Sexton, Alfred Slaughter, Daniel Skyring, Z Skyring, W M Smith, William Smith, S Sneyd, C B Southerden [as it is - see also E B Southerden], James Spence, James Stewart, James Sutherland, James Swan, W S Sutton, William Thornton H M, William Taylor, Robert Towell, Job Twine, George Watson, Henry Watson, Richard Warry, Charles Whitmore, William Wilkes, Donald Wilson [p 361] TREASURER IN ACCOUNT WITH BRISBANE SCHOOL OF ARTS [Amounts are here] DR: Jan 1 1850: 7 Hon Members, 73 Members, Donations, Tickets CR: Hofland’s account for painting Reading Room McAllister’s account for painting, cleaning & white washing Reading Room Le Breton – Books Ford – Magazines Towell – Forms Poole – Candles Poole – Books Swan – Books, stationery Lewis – Books Richardson – Sundries


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Petrie – Carpenter work Postage [Cover] To/ The Honble E Deas Thomson/ Colonial Secretary/ Sydney “P Paid” [postmarked: PAID AT BRISBANE; NEW SOUTH WALES/ AP * 10-1850] At top: “The Honble the Colonial Secretary” [PRINTED] RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE BRISBANE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES; WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM INSTITUTED SEPTEMBER 28, 1849 BRISBANE; PRINTED BY JAMES SWAN, “COURIER’ OFFICE – 1850 [Duplicate copy – see p 358] & Note [written inside cover of this copy of the Rules and Regulations] [p 364] Brisbane School of Arts – April 1850 The Friends of Literature & Science are respectfully solicited to patronize this effort to extend their influence, by transmitting to the Secretary of the Institution for its use any duplicates or other books that can be spared from their libraries

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51/03998 1851 04 22 Hon CS~ Immigration Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether

1851 04 22 1851 04 22~

Letter enclosing second copy of letter of 3rd inst No 83 [see p 371] & its enclosures relative to fever which attacked the immigrants by ship “Emigrant” during voyage to Moreton Bay (ref CS letter No 51) [No 51/94] & Notes in margin 51/03391 W V - See letter to Commissioners 5 April 1851

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51/03391 1851 04 04 Hon CS Immigration Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether “C A F”

1851 04 03 1851 04 04~ 1851 04 05 1851 04 08

At top: “Agent for Immigration” Letter re report on ship “Emigrant” forwarded for transmission to Secretary of State in letter 51/69 of 31st ult [No 51/83]: Now forwarding for further information of Colonial Land & Emigration Commissioners copies of papers relative to fever which attacked the immigrants by ship “Emigrant” [not filmed here]: Margin [letter from Police Magistrate] 23rd September 1850 [report on letter] 27th September 1850 [see A2.21 – p 686] [report of Immigration Board at Moreton Bay] 1st October 1850 [see A2.21 – p 740] Not attributed to any neglect on part of Surgeon or any defective arrangements in the ship & Notes in margin Copy of this & enclosures to be forwarded to Commissioners Mr Secretary Walcott Order for duplicates Agent for Immigration

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Resubmit 1 May [Ref 51/03998] 51/03989 1851 04 22 Hon CS North Brisbane

W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M”

1851 04 15 1851 04 23~ 1851 04 25 1851 04 25 1851 04 28~ 1851 05 05 1851 05 08~ 1851 05 09~ 1851 05 17

At top: “Inhabitants North Brisbane” Letter re application for more waterside allotments to be surveyed & offered for sale in North Brisbane – re misapprehension (ref CS letter M9664 – 6th January last) : in original design of North Brisbane, reserved Quay running all round the Town was left – design departed from with 17 allotments already sold – request that allotments previously applied for in letter of July last ,viz Sections 34, 35, 38 & 39, may be measured to high water mark – large number of allotments measured to waters edge in South Brisbane, very small number in North Brisbane Also at top: Entd 1.BC.B – 26 April 1851” Signatories George Poole, John Markwell, J H Asher, Ambrose Eldridge, W Watson, Thomas Dowse, R Davidson, J Powers, Richard J Coley, Richard S Warry, G Edmondston, Michael Power, John McCabe, James Gibbon, William Sheehan, R F G Phelan & Notes in margin Refer to Surveyor General Blank cover – to be returned Mr Poole informed Noted This matter formed subject of Colonial Secretary’s letter of 6 January last No 51/13 & in course of being attended to – Entd No 51/32 fol 289 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office & Notes re above Inform writers how the matter stands, & of reservation of part of Section 34 as site for a market place Mr Poole & others

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Executive Council Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether, Clerk of the Council “C A F”

1850 12 30 1850 12 31~ 1851 01 06

At top: “M9664 – 31 December 1850” Proceedings of Executive Council on 17th December 1850 relative to Surveyor General’s report on letter from Police Magistrate Brisbane re application from Inhabitants for the sale of some waterside allotments at that place – Minute No 50/49 - confirmed 24 December 1850 Re letter from Police Magistrate Brisbane re sale of waterside allotments with report of Surveyor General raising question re abandoning original intention to reserve all the River frontage at Brisbane for Public Quays: no funds for formation of the Quays – discusses sale of Quay frontage – Council not prepared to recommend that intention of reserving public thoroughfare & wharf along Banks of River should be abandoned – Police Magistrate reports no public benefit lost by alienation of particular allotments – Council advise should be offered for sale with exception of portion of Section 34 reserved for a Market Place [No 50/363] & Notes in margin Approved 50/10185 R J Coley etc, Police Magistrate, Surveyor General [Ref 51/03989]

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50/10185 1850 10 28 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane 1850 10 12 At top: “Entd 1.BC.M – received 4 November 1850” A2.22 379 – 384


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J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “F L S M” W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office “T L M” “W E”

1850 10 29~ 1850 10 31 1850 11 11 1850 11 14 1850 11 23~ 1850 11 28

Letter reporting application from Inhabitants Brisbane requesting certain lands be brought forward for sale (ref CS letter of 28th August last 50/67) [No 50/43] Para 2: Desirable that right of road be preserved to Public on Bank of River for recreation – Sections applied for particularly 38 & 39 being sold would not interfere with such management – recommends request of inhabitants with exception of Section 34 reserved for a market Para 3: Re Sections 38 7 39 Para 4: Section 35: intersected by creek, bridge would need to be built – mentions Edward Street Para 5: Section 34: re reservation for Market Place: most eligible section in Township – discusses, reasons site was chosen, mentions access for market gardeners Para 6: Recommends Portion of Section 34 reserved for a market still be set aside for that purpose & Notes in margin Laid before Executive Council 17th December 1851 – Minute No 50/49 To be referred to Surveyor General Transmitted to Surveyor General – noted – to be returned Notes re above Appears that in design for this town, Sir George Gipps intended whole frontage to River should be used as Public Quays – absence of funds to make Quays, for consideration of Governor & Executive Council – if government do not have funds for making Quays to be used or rented, not desirable to object to sales of some of the Quay frontage as required for public purpose – apart from that stated above, no objection to follow suggestions of Capt Wickham – Entd No 50/333 fol 236 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office For Executive Council Clerk Executive Council – noted M9664 Executive 50/422 – 27 November 1850

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51/03969 1851 04 22 Ipswich John Balfour JP “C A F”

1851 03 18 1851 04 23~ 1851 04 23

At top: “J Balfour” Letter suggesting appointment of another Magistrate for the District: rapidly increasing population & amount of crime – re Bench of Magistrates & difficulty obtaining a second Magistrate – recommends James Laidley of Laidley Plains qualified for office of Justice of the Peace & Notes in margin Inform Mr Balfour not usual to make appointments of gentlemen to the Magistracy the subject of official correspondence Mr Balfour

A2.22 386 – 387

51/03966

1851 04 22 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate for the Bench

1851 04 15

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Brisbane” Letter reporting man committed to Gaol Brisbane as a dangerous lunatic Margin John Steadman late of Sydney Forwarding certificate of 2 medical men & copy of depositions in a case where Steadman received sentence of 14 days under Vagrant Act – Governors decision required urgently – Brisbane Gaol in very

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“C A F” K Cannan, Surgeon to Gaol J Meade Swift MD Police Office, Brisbane Charles Whitmore Mathew Stewart John Markwell John R [as it is]

1851 04 22~ 1851 04 23~ 1851 04 24~ 1851 04 25~ 1851 04 29 1851 04 14~ 1851 04 01

crowded state [No 51/2] & Notes in margin M F Sufficient in this case to justify removal of man to Lunatic Asylum – Capt Wickham to be reminded re forwarding Warrants of Committal in future Approved Warrant for signature Visiting Justice Brisbane Gaol Certificate Medical practitioners declaring John Steadman a prisoner in Brisbane Gaol to be a dangerous lunatic “Sworn by the Deponents this 14th day of April AD 1851 at Police Office, Brisbane – J C Wickham JP” “Copy” New South Wales, Brisbane - To Wit: Before: J C Wickham JP – W A Duncan JP John Steadman brought up as idle & disorderly – no means of support [Statements] [p 392-393] Charles Whitmore shopkeeper of Brisbane – details re Steadman, mentions Mr Markwell – cross examined by Steadman “Sworn before us at Brisbane the 1st day of April A D 1851 – J C W–P M; W A D–JP” [p 394] Mathew Stewart Publican of Brisbane re John Steadman – mentions his wife came from Sydney to try to get him home – refused “Sworn before me [as it is] at Brisbane the 1st day of April A D 1851 – J C W–P M; W A D–JP” [p 394–395] John Markwell of Brisbane, tailor states doesn’t know John Steadman – has no money of his – he is a complete stranger “Sworn before us at Brisbane the 1st day of April A D 1851 – J C W–PM; W A D–JP” [p 395] John Reilly – re John Steadman – says sleeps in brick building the Parsonage “Sworn before us at Brisbane the 1st day of April A D 1851 – J C W–PM; W A D–JP” [p 395-396] John Steadman – claims he is real owner of Brisbane & Ipswich Estates & whole of money in New South Wales Bank belongs to him, also mentions Little Ipswich purchased by Lady Franklin “Made before us at Brisbane 1st day of April A D 1851 – J C W-PM; W A D-JP” Bench consider John Steadman an idle & disorderly person - to be imprisoned in Common Gaol Brisbane & kept to hard labour for 14 days – “J C W-PM; W A D-JP”

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51/03968 Hon CS~ Bench of Magistrates, Ipswich~

1851 04 08~

At top: “Entd 1.BC.I – 5 May 1851” Extract from letter from Bench of Magistrates Ipswich to Colonial Secretary dated 8th April 1851

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“C A F” W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney - “T L M” “C A F”

1851 04 26~ 1851 05 02~ 1851 05 06 1851 05 09 1851 05 12 1851 05 12~ 1851 05 19

Requesting maps for use of Public – applied in vain to Local Survey Office Also at top: “Original sent to Colonial Treasurer 30 April” & Notes re above Query Surveyor General re supply Yes Blank cover – to be returned Notes re above Impossible to supply demands being made by Benches for Maps or Plans unless Drawing Branch of Department is augmented, increase in accommodation also – when have sufficient space, suggests volunteers could attend to such work - Entd No 51/133 fol 290 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Bench Surveyor General unable at present to comply with request Bench

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51/03881 1851 04 17 Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Office, Sydney

Wide Bay District, Tinana J C Bidwill, Commissioner “G B” “C A F” Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney C C C L

1851 03 24 1851 04 21 1851 04 14 1851 04 17~ 1851 04 21~ 1851 04 29~ 1851 04 14 1851 04 17~

At top: “51/1378 – 14/4/51” Letter, in reply to Circular No 349 of 25th February last, referring to his report on aborigines No 50/105 December 24th 1850: no aboriginal reserves yet formed in District – reasons, makes suggestions re reserves & creation of fund – mentions employment of aborigines by Settlers, also that they be encouraged to cultivate plants such as sweet potato, yams etc [No 51/31] Margin [at p 400] Re Mr Bidwill’s suggestion of a fund – real question re aborigines is how to expend such fund for their permanent advantage & Notes in margin For information of the Governor Colonial Secretary M F For information – see also within Read – See 51/04297 Note At top: “51/1344 – 51/1304 – 51/1358 – 51/1378 – 51/1313” “Noted” Submitted to Colonial Secretary the Commissioners’ reports on state of Aboriginal Reserves in Districts of Darling Downs, Maranoa, McLeay River, Wide Bay & Clarence River - B C No 51/108 “A O M” M F

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Crown Lands Office, Maranoa Roderick Mitchell, Commissioner of Crown Lands

1851 03 17

At top: “Commissioner of Crown Lands Maranoa” Letter, in reply to Circular No 349 of 25th February, re report on state of Aboriginal Reserves: has inspected areas set apart for reserves - no buildings, no use being made of them, no food or clothing distributed except at his Head Quarters – aborigines unlikely to use reserved lands until parties appointed to direct their efforts - informed blacks of these reserves for their use – mentions Annual Report on State of Aborigines forwarded February last [No 51/25] Also at top: “51/1304 – 9 April 1851” & Notes in margin

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“C A F”

1851 04 17~ 1851 04 21~ 1851 04 25~ 1851 04 14

M F For information Read Colonial Secretary – “with others”


Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner “G B” “C A F”

1851 03 24 1851 04 08~ 1851 04 14 1851 04 21~ 1851 04 29~

At top: “Mr Rolleston Commissioner of Crown Lands” Letter reporting on state of Aboriginal Reserves in District (ref CS letter No 349 25th February 1850) [No 51/33] Para 2: Re reserves recommended & approved by Surveyor General: no measures by Survey Department, no instructions for their use or authority to spend money on them – discusses Reserves & their use by tribes – mentions Warwick, Drayton, Condamine River, Cambooya, Calandoon on Macintyre River & Commissioner Bligh, Coolmunda Margin Query re referral to Surveyor General Para 3: Re instructions to Benches of Magistrates re attaching blacks to ordinary Police – discusses, mentions Native Police Force Margin To be referred to Inspector General of Police Para 4: Re system of large Reserves & recommendation of Surveyor General : suggests exception be made regarding the “Bunya Bunya” Country lying on borders of Darling Downs, Moreton, Wide Bay & Burnett Districts – discusses re “securing to aborigines the use of country from which large portion of their sustenance is derived” – report received that bunya trees cut down with view to keeping blacks from neighbourhood Suggests publication of caution against such destruction of Bunya timber Margin Worthy of enquiry Para 5: No calls from aborigines for assistance other than for “tobacco” Para 6: No Reserves marked out, no instructions received nor authority for distribution of food & clothing – unable to report Para 7: Number of aboriginal tribes in District : 7 namely Upper & Lower Condamine Tribes (2) Gowrie & Jimbour Tribes (2) Mooney, Lower Macintyre and Severn River Tribes (3) 100-150 in each Tribe, uppermost of 1000 altogether Upper Condamine, Gowrie & Jimbour Tribes the only 3 said to be quiet & no longer hostile to whites, other 4 still wild & troublesome – some employed on Macintyre River & elsewhere as shepherds, at the Head Stations where they receive clothing & rations – mentions his duties onerous with the preparation for Leases Para 8: Re suggestion of Dr O’Brien on medical attendance on aborigines – discusses – the only 2 medical practitioners in District have declined to accept care of aborigines as proposed – re medical gentlemen at Warwick & Drayton Also at top: “51/1344 – 9 April 1851” & Notes in margin Forward immediately Colonial Secretary For information – see also within Read

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51/03862

1851 04 17 Hon CS Sheriff’s Office, Sydney Gilbert Eliott, Sheriff

1851 04 16

Letter forwarding Estimates of Brisbane Gaol for 1852 – recommends proposed increase for 2 additional turnkeys for reasons stated in letter of Visiting Justice 29th January last forwarded in letter of 3rd February last [No 51/33]

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51/03862

“C A F” “C D R” Martin Feeney, Gaoler, Brisbane

1851 04 17~ 1851 06 26~ 1851 08 15~ 1851 03 24

& Notes in margin W V Already authorised for the Supplementary Estimates & Estimates for 1852 Approved – “See Estimate papers” Note re above Visiting Magistrate in his letter herewith [not filmed here] only recommends one additional turnkey – why Sheriff recommends this does not appear At top: “Should this be sent through the Sheriff – “Yes” [PRINTED] ESTIMATE OF THE Probable Expenses of the Department of Her Majesty’s Gaol at Brisbane for the year 1852 [Particulars of Expense/ Authorised for 1851/ Proposed for 1852/ Increase-Decrease for 1852] [Amounts are here] SALARIES Gaoler, Visiting Justice, Surgeon, Matron, Clerk, Principal Turnkey, 4 Turnkeys, 2 additional Turnkeys, 1 Female Turnkey ALLOWANCES None CONTINGENCIES [ as per SEPARATE RETURNS] Buildings, Furniture, Stationery, Provisions Fuel & Light, Clothing & Forage, Arms & Ammunition, Stores, Special Items Return of Special Items – p 428 Occasional repairs to buildings, Water, Postage, Cart hire, Medicines & Medical comforts, Lime & White washing Memo of expense for work required to be performed on Her Majesty’s Gaol Brisbane March 1851 – p 429 – 429 again [detailed descriptions with amounts] Walls dividing yards, Entrance Gate, Roof over Gateway? [partly obscured] Room joining Gaoler’s Quarters: Floor, Roof, Windows, Door Return of Buildings – p 430 [details of measurements & costs] No 1 Committed Ward No 2 Hard Labour & Confined Ward No 3 Female Ward Hospital Gaoler’s Quarters: Sitting Room, Bedroom Principal Turnkey – 2 rooms Female Turnkey – 2 rooms Office & Surgery Female Hospital Rising Yard Walls as high as Boundary Wall Iron Check Gate to protect turnkey at front gate in case of a rush Additional Room for the Gaoler, most part of material on the spot Gaol insufficient in size – boundary wall bad & bricks & mortar

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crumbling N B Alterations & additions now applied for have not yet been sanctioned Return of Furniture – p 431 None required Return of Stationery – p 432 [details & amounts here] Return of Provisions – p 433 Provisions, Clothing, Fuel & Light In addition: 300 Rations of No 4 300 Rations of No 5 100 Rations of No 8 50 suits of clothing Addition due to great increase of prisoners committed to this Gaol Return of Stores – p 435 [no p 434] [details & amounts here]

51/03738 1851 04 12 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “C A F”

1851 04 10 1851 04 14~ 1851 04 25

No 53 Memorandum: Enclosing Account of G S Le Breton for provisions & articles supplied to Department of Police Moreton Bay during 1st October to 31st December 1849 - £7-5-11 – for authority of Governor Para 2: Considered to be correct - prices charged are those of Contract Paras 3-4: Account certified by Police Magistrate & Clerk of Petty Sessions but deficient of declaration of Watch House Keeper: explained by Capt Wickham in letter accompanying account – satisfied account is correct Para 5: Treasurer may be instructed to pay Mr Le Breton & Notes in margin Approved Blank cover

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51/03545 1851 04 09 Hon E Deas Thompson [as it is] CS

Gayndah, Burnett District Kenneth Mackenzie “C A F”

1851 03 17 1851 04 09~ 1851 04 09~

Letter soliciting employment in Native Police – heard increase to be made to that Corps at next sitting of Legislative Council & Note in margin – “Read” & Note re above Bring forward on any augmentation of Native Police

A2.22 438 – 439

G H Fitzroy, Private Secretary

Drayton S J C Irving, Late Lieut 28th Regt

1851 05 13 At top: “S J C Irving” Letter re employment in Public Service: recommendation to be forwarded from local Magistrates in hope Governor will grant an appointment as Clerk of Petty Sessions in event of vacancy at Drayton, Warwick or any Bench to north of Moreton Bay & Note in margin – 51/07005

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51/03511 1851 04 08 Hon E D Thompson [as it is], CS

Drayton, Darling Downs S J C Irving, Late Lieut 28th Regt

1851 03 26

At top: “S Irving” Letter requesting his name be placed on list of applicants for situation of Clerk of Petty Sessions – mentions appointment in Native Police

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“C A F”

1851 04 10~ 1851 04 12

& Notes in margin Appointment may be noted S Irving answered [Ref 51/07005]


Drayton, Darling Downs S J C Irving, Late Lieut 28th Regt

1850 12 28 1851 02 13~ 1851 02 14~ 1851 02 19~ 1851 02 25

At top: “S Irving” Letter applying for employment: mentions letter from Colonel Snodgrass re application for appointment in Native Police Force – received too late, Mr Walker had filled vacancies – discusses his circumstances, unable to find situation as superintendent or storekeeper on a Station Notes re above Query re former papers 50/01276 enclosed Bring forward on any vacancy occurring in Native Police Inform Mr Irving [Ref 51/03511]

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Brisbane S J C Irving, Late Lieut 28th Regt

1850 01 16 1850 01 30~ 1850 02 11

At top: “Lieut Irving” Urging application for employment in Native Police – informed application would be considered when augmentation to Force occurs Held commission in Her Majesty’s Service, family served Country for nearly a century – has 12 years experience of bush & aborigines – can provide testimonial from Magistrates & squatters in Burnett, Darling Downs & Moreton Bay Districts if necessary – re straitened circumstances: sold out of Regiment, fortunate to have kept out of Insolvent Court – begs Governor’s consideration, would accept menial situation & Notes re above Regret unable to hold out prospect of employment in the way he solicits, Governor having made the appointment of Subaltern Officers to the Native Police on recommendation of Commandant Mr Irving [Ref 51/01613]

A2.22 448 – 451

Lt Col Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Darling Downs S J C Irving Late Lieut 28th Regt Crown Lands Office “C A F”

1849 08 01 1849 08 07 1849 08 08~ 1849 08 08~

At top: “S J C Irving – 7 August 1849” Letter applying for appointment in Native Police Corps – refers to memorial backed by Capt O’Connel [also spelt O’Connell] from settlers on Burnett River applying for establishment of Native Police Force in District - retired as Lieutenant from Her Majesty’s 28th Regt – details his circumstances & Note in margin – 50/01276 Notes re above Should have been addressed to Private Secretary – transmitting to him Not aware of any present intention of increasing the Native Police S J C Irving

A2.22 452 – 454 455

51/03430 1851 04 07 Hon CS Brisbane, Moreton Bay J Meade Swift MD

1851 03 22 At top: “Acting Health Officer Moreton Bay” Letter re his appointment to make medical inspection of passengers & medicines on passenger ships sailing from the Port (acknowledges receipt CS letter 51/11)– Mr Duncan to furnish written appointment & Note in margin – Read

A2.22 456

51/03431 1851 04 07 Hon CS Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner

1851 03 22

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter re authority to proceed against Michael Power [not William as in

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of Crown Lands “C A F”

1851 04 07~ 1851 04 15~ 1851 04 17~ 1851 04 30

first application] for quarrying stone without authority: requests authority in this name – if already sent, requests authority to alter Christian name & Notes in margin [and written across letter] W N Michael Power Decision on 51/03034 is to effect that Justices should proceed if land was within Town boundaries – upon this point Commissioner is silent Inform Commissioner as above Commissioner Barney

51/03034 1851 03 25 Hon CS Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1851 03 17 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 28~ 1851 03 29~ 1851 04 02

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter requesting authority to prosecute William Power for quarrying building stone without authority from Quarry on Crown Land in neighbourhood of Brisbane Town & Notes in margin W N William Power If within town boundaries the Magistrates should proceed Inform Commissioner Barney Commissioner Barney [Ref 51/03431]

A2.22 458

51/03388 1851 04 04 Hon CS Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket, Colonial Architect “C A F”

1851 04 04 1851 04 08~ 1851 04 04 1851 08 20~

Transmitting letter from Postmaster Brisbane for repairs to Post Office: repairs requested by Mr Brown – prices specified in Estimate reasonable –re cost £17-17-0 [No 51/98] & Notes in margin W A Brown 29 Jan 1851 If repairs absolutely necessary outlines vote to be charged Colonial Architect £17-17-0 See Estimates papers Resubmitted

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51/03200 51/03200

1851 03 29

Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” Moreton District, Crown Lands Office S Simpson, Commissioner of Crown Lands “G B”

1851 03 25 1851 03 29~ 1851 04 02~ 1851 04 16~ 1851 03 16 1851 03 24~ 1851 03 25

Note At top: “51/1054” Submitted to Colonial Secretary for information of His Excellency BC No --- - noted “A O M” Note M F For information only Read At top: “51/1054 – 24 March 1851” Letter reporting re Reserves for Aborigines in the District as made by Surveyor General & notified per letter No 1697 of 30th September last viz: 1 Mt Lion (vicinity of) 2 Ipswich (vicinity of) 3 Rosewood (vicinity of) None have been frequented or occupied by aborigines [No 51/51] & Notes in margin Forward immediately Colonial Secretary Keep with others – See 51/04297

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51/03058 51/03058

1851 03 26 Hon CS~ Lt Col Sir Thomas L Mitchell, Surveyor General

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F” New England John James Galloway, Assistant Surveyor

1851 03 22 1851 03 26~ 1851 03 26~ 1851 03 26~ 1851 03 31~ 1851 03 07

At top: “6 enclosures” Letter re amendment to boundaries of Squatting Districts (ref CS letter 51/139 -19 March & his letter 51/135 -15 March) [No 51/145] Boundaries between New England & surrounding Districts are those that most require adjustment – mentions present requirement for electoral uses Instructed Surveyor Galloway & encloses his report re boundaries showing required amendments – mentions boundary between New England, Gwydir & Darling Downs Districts, & the Severn River & Mount Gerard; also New England, the McLeay & Clarence River Districts Encloses 5 descriptions embodying the partial amendments [only 1 description – Darling Downs – filmed here] & Notes in margin M F As Surveyor General not in position to propose definite boundaries for these Districts, descriptions of them already published should be adopted for Electoral Bill Approved Surveyor General At top: “Enclosure in Surveyor General’s letter No 51/145 22nd March 1851” Letter reporting re ill-defined boundaries separating New England District from Gwydir & Liverpool Plains Districts, as well as McLeay, Clarence & Darling Downs Districts [No 51/11] Detailed report of his survey follows : Para 2: Re ascertaining position of Mount Gerard, mentions Commissioner Massie, Wirrekinbe Mountain [as it is - Werrikimbe?] on

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51/03058

the Hastings, McLeay & Clarence Districts & the Snowy Range Para 3: Re adopted boundaries of New England & stations: mentions “Frocester”, Rocky River – great branch of Clarence & new cattle station of Mr Meston Para 4: Mount Gerard & its gazettal as near Northern head of Clarence, mentions Maryland in Darling Downs, Barwan, Mount Wellington & true Mt Gerard, Clarence River Road & spur known as Gerard’s Hill or Downfall owing to accident in the past Para 5: Wirrekinbe Mountain, Barnard Country (or heads of the Manning), New England, Heads of Paterson & Hunter Paras 6-8: Re Runs in New England District & his surveys – re boundaries Darling Downs District [Description of Boundaries] Mentions Great Dividing Range, Sandy Creek, Burnett District, Balonne River, Barwan River (also known as Koraula [as it is – Kuraula?] or Macintyre), Maranoa, River Severn, Quart Pot Creek, Districts of Gwydir & New England, Clarence River, Moreton & Burnett Districts & County of Stanley

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51/03037 1851 03 25 Hon CS Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1851 03 15 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 29~ 1851 04 03

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter requesting authority to prosecute John Sheridan for quarrying coal upon Crown Lands in neighbourhood of Ipswich & Notes in margin W N John Sheridan If within town boundaries, Magistrates should prosecute Inform Commissioner Barney Commissioner Barney

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51/03035 1851 03 25 Hon CS Moggill, near Brisbane Job Twine

1851 01 31 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 27~ 1851 03 27~ 1851 03 28~ 1851 04 09

At top: “Job Twine” Letter applying for deeds relating to his land on Banks of Pullen Pullen Creek Parish of Moggill – purchased in November 1849 under authority of Land Order from Revd Dr Lang P S Apologies for forwarding letter without paying postage – reasons – now forwarding having paid postage [Cover] To the/ Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [postmarked: BRISBANE; SYDNEY-NEW SOUTH WALES - ] [obscured] & Notes re above Refused - not been prepaid Present state Deeds now ready to be recorded – Colonial Treasurer to be instructed to forward them to Police Magistrate Brisbane for delivery to Grantee as requested on payment of fees Agent will be able to obtain them at Colonial Treasury in Sydney Certainly 3 Deeds despatched Mr Twine

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51/03002 1851 03 25 Hon CS Gayndah Frederick Walker, Commandant,

1851 03 05

Reporting on letter from Bench at Surat re non-arrival of Native Police in Maranoa District in December last (refers to CS letter No 51/57 of

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Native Police “C A F”

1851 04 02~ 1851 04 07

7 February): reasons – went via Ipswich due to non-arrival of police clothing – mentions Mr Marshall - has Governor’s support to carry out plan proposed in letter & report of 1st January & Notes in margin Substance of report to be communicated to Bench Bench

51/02972 1851 03 24 Hon CS Surat, Maranoa W K Ogilvie JP for the Bench “C A F”

1851 03 03 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 26

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Surat” Letter reporting non-arrival of Native Police at stations in Maranoa District on their route to Wide Bay (ref CS letter No 51/56 of 7th ult) – mentions report from Commandant that 2 divisions to start in December from Callandoon for Wide Bay taking in Maranoa District enroute & Notes in margin Routes taken by Native Police are liable to alteration at discretion of Commandant – would have had sufficient reason for deviating from line at first proposed – copy of this to be forwarded to him with reference to former letter addressed to him on 7th February on same subject Bench, Mr Walker [Ref 51/03002]

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51/01243 51/01243 51/01243

1851 02 03 Hon CS Bench of Magistrates, Maranoa Purves Marshall, Lieut Commanding 1st Division , Native Police, Callandoon

Surat, Maranoa W K Ogilvie JP for the Bench of Magistrates “C A F” Native Police Barracks, Calandoon [also spelt Callandoon] R P Marshall, Lt Native Police [see also Purves Marshall] Court of Petty Sessions, Maranoa W K Ogilvie JP Roderick Mitchell JP

1851 01 10 1851 02 04~ 1851 02 07 1850 06 06 1850 05 24

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Surat” Letter complaining of non-arrival of Native Police: report another white man murdered by aborigines in May last – Commissioner of Crown Lands intimated officer & 10 men of Native Police appointed to Lower Condamine & Maranoa Districts – encloses correspondence – inhabitants of District excluded from receiving Police assistance – assessments levied on stock for past 3 years but stock holders have not received protection – requests orders to Commandant Native Police be enforced [No 51/1] & Notes in margin Refer to Commandant Native Police – inform Bench of proposed proceedings of Corps as reported by Mr Walker [difficult to read] Bench, Commandant [Ref 51/02972] Replying to their letter of 24th: instructions from Commanding Officer to confine himself to McIntyre [also spelt Macintyre] & Condamine [Cover sheet] Calandoon - 6 June Lieut commanding Native Police respecting Force under his command “Copy” Letter requesting removal of portion of Native Police Force under his command into the District sufficient to check hostilities of aborigines – 12months ago were informed Commandant Native Police had been instructed to proceed to District – in last 18 months, white population murdered by aborigines, 6000 cattle & 2000 sheep destroyed – Force has never visited their locality

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50/03903

Note At top: “50/1358”

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50/03903

1850 04 19

Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” Camp at Yulgulba [also spelt Yalgulba], Maranoa Roderick Mitchell, Commissioner of Crown Lands “G B”

1850 04 17 1850 04 19~ 1850 04 22~ 1850 04 24~ 1850 04 30 1850 03 22 1850 04 18~ 1850 03 23~ 1850 04 16 1850 03 30~

Forwarded to Colonial Secretary for information of Governor – “C/C No 92” - noted Other papers referred to – “Enclosed” Immediate Note Think party of Native Police already on their way to the District Chief Commissioner [Ref 51/01243] At top: “50/1368 – 9th April 1850” Letter re aggressions of aborigines & promised aid from Native Police: mentions CS letter to Commissioner Durbin 31 July 1849 No 673 regarding such aggressions, informing Commandant to be instructed to proceed in their direction – in that time, blacks have not improved in behaviour towards white inhabitants – mentions 6 bullocks killed on Government property attached to Department – in a perilous situation, mounted men are escorted to the contractors getting timber, abandoned work on Yalebone Creek On 1st inst, natives left encampment with intention of spearing horses & killing workmen – intelligence from William Robb of Yamboogle – pursued them with Mr Robb & Chief Constable Hildebrand, overtook them, took weapons including several belonging to man murdered on Muckadilla or Cogoon River - hopes that promise of assistance from Native Police will be fulfilled as per letter 31 July 1849 (Margin 49/06636) & Notes in margin Mr Mitchell to be apprised re arrangements in progress for increasing Native Police, to have party stationed on Lower Condamine & in his District Other papers herewith – don’t find any letter from Commissioner Mitchell on subject Commissioner Mitchell [Ref 51/01243] Note re above Only letter received from Mr Walker is one requesting authority to pay a man for horses & to engage 2 men until his departure for Callandoon

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51/02992 1851 03 24 His Ex Sir Charles Fitzroy, Governor

Brisbane, Moreton Bay William Henderson, Pensioner from 38th Regt Michael Keogh, 3rd Buffs [also spelt Keough] Patrick Feeny, 27th Regt [also spelt Feeney]

1851 03 17

At top: “W Henderson, M Keogh & P Feeny” Petition applying for passage to Van Diemen’s Land or New Zealand: arrived as part of Convict Guard for ship “Bangalore” – have served in Army for many years mostly in East Indies Pensioners who went to Hobart per “Eliza” received land & £15 to build a house – discuss circumstances & expectations of pensioners in Brisbane – mentions Captain Morgan of “Bangalore” & Surgeon Superintendent Jones - pray Governor considers their position & orders passage for Petitioners & families to Hobart or New Zealand or improve circumstances at Moreton Bay [see also p 110+] P S Since above written, obtained abstract from letter written by Sergeant Turner per “Bangalore” from Perth, Van Diemen’s Land and enclose same [Cover] To His Excellency/ Sir Charles Agustus Fitzroy [as it is] / Governor of New South Wales/ Sydney

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“C A F”

1851 03 22~ 1851 03 27

[postmarked: BRISBANE/ MA * 18-1851~] [very faint] & Notes re above [partly obscured] No authority to grant them passage to Van Diemen’s Land Petitioners Abstract of letter from Sergeant Turner to W M McKay? Wrote to Capt Russel Staff Officer Hobart Town concerning grant of land : answer received 16th January 1851 – to receive 4 acres on the run of the township & £15 for building cottage – inform Sergeant Roy received by every pensioner coming to Van Diemen’s Land

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51/02986 1851 03 24 Hon CS North Brisbane, Moreton Bay James Gibbon

1851 03 18 1851 03 24~ 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 26~ 1851 03 28

At top: “James Gibbon” Letter applying for Deeds for allotments purchased 1849 & 1850 – requests they be forwarded to Colonial Treasury for delivery to his agent on payment of fees 1-4 Eastern Suburban Allotments Nos 70-73 North Brisbane: Proclamation 10 October 1849, purchased at Sale 28 November 1849 5 Eastern Suburban Allotment No 67 North Brisbane: Proclamation 10 October 1849, purchased at Sale 28th November 1849 6 Garden Allotment No 9 Ipswich: Proclamation 10 October 1849, purchased at Sale 28th November 1849 7 Allotment No 1 Section 3 North Brisbane: Purchased at Sale 27th February 1850 8 Allotment No 5 Section 12 North Brisbane: Purchased at Sale 3rd July 1850 & Notes in margin W N Deeds of Allotments 1 to 6 at Treasury for delivery; Deeds of Nos 7 & 8 to be despatched immediately as urgent cases To be informed Mr Gibbon informed [Cover] To the Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney 18/3/51 [postmarked: SYDNEY-NEW SOUTH WALES/ MR * 22]

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51/02984 1851 03 24 His Ex Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy / Hon CS

Moreton Bay, Zionshill [also spelt Zions Hill] John Godfried Hausmann

1851 03 14

At top: “Hausmann, J G Memorial of John Godfried Hausman [as it is] native of Zeekerien [Zeckerin?] of Sunnewalde [Sonnewalde?] Kingdom of Prussia seeking Certificate of Naturalization: Born on 24 October 1811 being 39 years of age – sent to Colony by Protestant Evangelical Mission Society of Berlin as Assistant Missionary to the Aborigines of Moreton Bay – arrived per “Minerva” from Greenock 1838 – resident since as member of German Mission – object of Mission could not be pursued, supporting himself & family of 5 children by farming Refers Governor to Certificate of Character & statement of respectable persons & prays Governor grant Certificate conferring privileges of a natural born British subject [see also A2.16 – p 655-657] [Certificate] Certify that have known Memorialist for some years – consider him a

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“C A F”

1851 03 24~ 1851 03 25 1851 03 27~ 1851 04 09~ 1851 04 11

respectable & well conducted person – “J C Wickham – Police Magistrate; W A Duncan JP” & Notes in margin W N Not aware of any objection to preparation of Certificate requested Approved Certificate dated 5 April 1851 forwarded to Police Magistrate Copy to Treasurer & Auditor

51/02946 51/02946

1851 03 24 Hon CS Solicitor General’s Office, Sydney W M Manning, Solicitor General W M Manning,

1851 03 22 1851 03 24~ 1851 03 27~ 1851 03 28~ 1851 06 30 1851 07 04 1851 07 31~ 1851 03 05~ 1851 03 06~ 1851 03 13~ 1851 03 14~ 1851 03 18~ 1851 03 18 1851 03 21

Letter returning Draft Commission (ref CS letter 51/200 of 18 March) for appointing Boards required by Act of Council 14th Victoria No 32 [relating to steam vessels] [no 51/27] & Notes in margin W N, M F For Mr Newcombe Commission may be prepared Yes Commissions dated 28th June 1851 forwarded to Mr La Trobe & Police Magistrate Moreton Bay Notice with regard to Moreton Bay see Gazette of 4th July 1851 Police Magistrate informed Note – Returned to ? Note At top: “51/01922 – 51/01720” Commissions appear to be now required in case of Moreton Bay & Port Phillip W N Original Act only is recited in the form of Commission – Mr Fitzpatrick to make necessary alteration – See Register No 5 page 114 Easiest way is to frame an entirely new Commission Draft Commission herewith submitted for approval - may require perusal by Law Officers To be referred Law Officers [DRAFT PROCLAMATION] (with corrections) Re Act passed in 14th year of Her present Majesty’s reign intituled An Act [for the regulation of Steam Navigation and for requiring sea-going vessels to carry boats, etc - crossed out] to extend the provisions of an Act passed in the 11th year of the reign of Her Majesty entitled “An Act for the regulation of Steam Navigation and for requiring seagoing vessels to carry boats” to all steam vessels Governor to nominate & appoint in any Port, Harbour of District under the Act, up to five persons to form a Board – re powers of Board Proclamation published in New South Wales Government Gazette dated 4th March last To extend the provisions thereof to the District of ------- [Port Phillip pencilled in] Margin Moreton Bay I think together with nominated Board & appointees & Note re above

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Solicitor General Perused & settled 51/01922 1851 02 25 Hon CS Superintendent’s Office,

Melbourne C La Trobe “C A F”

1851 02 12 1851 02 25~ 1851 02 28~ 1851 02 28~ 1851 03 01~ 1851 03 02~ 1851 03 04~ 1851 03 04~

At top: “Superintendent of Port Phillip” Letter reporting re an Act for regulation of Steam Navigation (ref CS letter 50/786 of 10th December) – mentions Act of Council 14th Victoria No 32 [No 51/80] Considers Act should be extended to Port Phillip – requests Governor issue Proclamation & appoint the following Officers to form the Board: Collector of Customs, Melbourne Assistant Harbour Master, Melbourne Lieut George Harrison, R N, JP John Greenlaw Foxton, Esq James Milne Wilson Esq & Notes in margin M F Proclamation for signature herewith For approval Attention requested to words used for extending the Act to Port Phillip “Right I think” Approved Proclamation in Gazette of 4th March 1851 Mr La Trobe Mr Newcombe for Commission [Ref 51/02946]

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51/01720

1851 02 18

Hon CS

Solicitor General’s Office, Sydney W M Manning, Solicitor General

1851 02 17 1851 02 18~ 1851 02 22~ 1851 02 25~ 1851 02 25~ 1851 02 25~

[DRAFT PROCLAMATION] Re Act for regulation of Steam Navigation & Steam Vessels & appointment of Board to oversee the regulations [see also p 513 – 518] Letter returning Draft Proclamation for extending the provisions of Steam Navigation Act 14th Victoria No 32 to Port of Moreton Bay & County of Stanley (Ref CS letter No 51/109 of 10th inst) [No 51/18] & Notes in margin 51/01238 Proclamation to be prepared for signature Proclamation for signature Published in Gazette of 25th February 1851 Under advice of Crown Law Officers, Commission was issued to Sydney Board – conclude therefore Brisbane Board should be furnished with similar Commission Yes WN, MF [Ref 51/01922] Appointment of Board – See 51/01238

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51/01238

“W M M”

1851 02 07~ 1851 02 07~ 1851 02 10

Proclamation To extend provisions of Steam Navigation Act to include Port of Moreton Bay & County of Stanley & Notes in margin For approval Form to be submitted for approval of Crown Law Officers Law Officers & Note – “Approved”

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51/01238

1851 02 03

Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham “C A F”

1851 01 28 1851 02 05~ 1851 02 07~ 1851 02 10

Letter re extension to County of Stanley of the Act of Council 14th Victoria No 32 relating to Steam Navigation (ref CS letter No 50/103 – 10th December last) [No 51/4] 2 steam boats servicing between Brisbane & Ipswich – considers provision of Act should be extended to County of Stanley – nominates following to form Board: William Augustine Duncan JP & Sub-Collector of Customs John Stephen Ferriter JP John Edward Barney JP William Thornton, Customs John Richardson, Storekeeper & Notes in margin Proper steps to be taken for extending Act to the County of Stanley & Board appointed composed of persons named by Capt Wickham Draft Proclamation herewith Sent to Law Officers “End of month” [Ref 51/01720]

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1850 10 30~ 1850 11 14 1850 12 10

Note At top: “M9520 – 31st October 1850” Steam Vessels Regulation Amendment Act – 14 Victoria 32 Re Steamers subject to Regulations of existing Board – re appointment of other local Boards – discusses & Notes in margin Board appear by 50/09903 to have already taken measures under this Act Transmit copy of Act to Mr La Trobe & request him to say if deems expedient that Governor should issue Proclamation to extend operations of Act to Port Phillip – if so, to nominate 5 qualified persons to form Board Similar letter to Capt Wickham with respect to County of Stanley Mr La Trobe, Capt Wickham [Ref 51/01238] At top: “M9520” [PRINTED] NEW SOUTH WALES ANNO DECIMO QUARTO VICTORIAE REGINAE By His Excellency SIR CHARLES AUGUSTUS FITZROY....................... Governor in Chief No XXXII An Act to extend the provisions of an Act passed in the eleventh year of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled, An Act for the regulation of steam navigation, and for requiring sea-going vessels to carry boats” to all steam vessels [Assented to 1st Oct 1850] [p 536] Preamble [p 537] Provisions of 11 Vict No 3 extended to all steam vessels II Governor may appoint persons not exceeding five to carry into effect the provisions of said recited Act, and this Act III Governor may extend provisions of this Act to such places as may

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be appointed by Proclamation IV All steamers plying in inland waters to be licensed in manner and form hereby appointed – Under a penalty V Before such licenses are granted, steamers to be certified as being in safe and good working condition VI Proof of condition to be on owner or master in manner and form hereby prescribed [p 538] VII Persons wilfully making false declarations or giving false certificates, punishable by fine and imprisonment VIII Recovery and appropriation of fines and penalties – Informer a competent witness Passed the Legislative Council ,this twenty sixth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and fifty – CHARLES NICHOLSON, Speaker WM. MACPHERSON, CLERK OF THE COUNCIL In the name and on behalf of Her Majesty I assent to this Act CHS A. FITZ ROY, GOVERNOR Government House, Sydney 1st October 1850 SCHEDULES REFERRED TO A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY OF DECLARATION [p 539] B RIVER LICENSE FOR STEAM VESSELS, UNDER THE ACT OF COUNCIL 14 VICTORIA, NO 32 C SHIP BUILDER’S CERTIFICATE D ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE

50/09903 1850 10 21 Hon CS Customs House, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector & Chairman of Steam Navigation Board

1850 10 19 1850 10 21~ 1850 10 22

Letter re printing of 100 blank forms of “Certificates of Registration Declaration” and 100 blank forms of “River Licenses for Steam Vessels, under the Act of Council 14 Vict No 32” [No 98] & Notes in margin Approved – Urgent Mr Davies, Collector [Ref M9520]

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50/08905 1850 09 20 Hon CS Customs Sydney J Gibbes, Collector & Chairman Steam Navigation Board “C A F”

1850 09 18 1850 09 20~ 1850 09 27

Letter reporting re meeting of Steam Navigation Board (ref CS letter No 100 of 13 inst) to consider recommendation of Coroner, Sydney that boilers of all steamers be inspected periodically: Steam Navigation Bill before Council [see p 545] provides for all of Coroner’s & Jury’s recommendations [No 84] & Notes in margin Coroner to be informed Coroner Sydney [Ref 50/09903]

A2.22 541

50/07887 1850 09 02 Hon CS Sydney John Ryan Brenan, Coroner

1850 08 26

At top: “J R Brenan (Coroner)” Letter re deaths of T Hefferan [as it is - Hefernan?], J Brown & J Cox by explosion of the boiler of the “Native” Steamer on 13th August inst: inquest held on 14th, 17th & 23rd August inst upon bodies of Thomas Hefferan, John Brown & John Cox – Jury returned finding that they died from effects of accidental explosion adding comments re care & caution in inspection of the boiler – recommends all steamers be

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1850 09 06~ 1850 09 13

periodically inspected by competent officer & Notes in margin Suggesting measures for inspecting all steamers – this may be referred for report of Board of which Collector of Customs is Chairman Chairman of Board, Coroner [Ref 50/08905]

[PRINTED] 14 VICTORIA, 1850 A BILL To extend the provisions of an Act passed in the eleventh year of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled, “An Act for the regulation of Steam Navigation, and for requiring sea-going vessels to carry boats”, to all steam vessels (To be proposed by Mr Nichols, in Committee, in substitution for original Bill) [For details – refer Act p 536 – 539]

A2.22 545 - 546

51/02920 1851 03 22 Hon CS General Post Office, Sydney James Raymond “C A F”

1851 03 19 1851 03 26~ 1851 03 31

Letter returning Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands letter re inconvenience caused by subscribers to the Private Post denying access for Government Despatches to Maranoa District [No 51/29] Para 2: Discusses costs re extending the Post to the Maranoa & Notes in margin 51/02165 If subscribers to Private Post refuse to allow Government letters to be forwarded by that conveyance the £10 a year subscribed by government must be withdrawn Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Postmaster General

A2.22 547 - 548

51/02165 51/02165

1851 02 28 Hon CS Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands W Elyard for the CS Burgurrah, Balonne River Roderick Mitchell, Commissioner “G B”

1851 02 26 1851 03 03~ 1851 03 08~ 1851 03 19 1851 01 09 1851 02 05~

At top: “51/410” Letter re conveyance of Government Despatches to Maranoa District (ref CS letter No 50/181- 25th July last) – government authority for Commissioner Mitchell to contribute £10 to provision of Private Mail established between Drayton & Wambo so letters from Crown Lands Department & Bench of Magistrates may be conveyed to ‘Wambo’ – encloses Mr Mitchell’s report [No 54] & Notes in margin 50-5965 [should be 50/05956? – see p 553] Refer to Postmaster General Postmaster General to report – to be returned – noted Returned with report from Postmaster General - “A O M” [Ref 51/02920] At top: “51/410 – 30 January 1851” Letter re conveyance of Government Despatches to Drayton - received letter from J G Ewer JP dated 16 December last on behalf of subscribers to Private Mail (from Drayton to Wambo) re conveyance of government mail: re weight - considerable sum required to satisfy contractor – government despatches to be declined – government should take up the service – discusses inconvenience [No 51/9] & Notes in margin Government has contributed £10 towards maintenance of the Mail from Wambo to Drayton – this report to be submitted with suggestion

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1851 02 26

that the matter be referred to Postmaster General Colonial Secretary

50/05956 1850 06 24 Hon CS

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands W Elyard for the CS General Post Office, Sydney “J R” “C A F”

1850 06 21 1850 06 25~ 1850 06 28 1850 07 15 1850 07 16 1850 07 17~ 1850 07 25

Transmitting letter from Commissioner Maranoa District soliciting from Government allowance of £10 for support of Private Mail between Drayton & Wambo – recommends Commissioner Mitchell’s request [Letter not filmed here] & Notes in margin 50-2269 Refer to Postmaster General Blank cover – noted – to be returned Do not consider advisable to extend postal communication to Wambo at present – proposal for government to pay £10 for conveyance of official correspondence seems only way of communicating with Commissioner of Crown Lands in the District Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Postmaster General, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auditor General [Ref 51/02165]

A2.22 553 – 554

Postmaster General Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney W Elyard junr for the Colonial Secretary

1851 03 20 Letter re application from R Aberdeen for delivery to him of letter in Post Office addressed to his late brother & query whether should be delivered to applicant or to widow of deceased: Governor informs referred to Solicitor General who’s advice is that letter to remain undelivered until legal representative of deceased is decided – widow appointed executrix but she has not proved the Will [No 51/26] & Note in margin – 51/02050

A2.22 555 - 556

50/05956 Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Tirriboo [as it is – also spelt Tiereyboo, Terreyboo] Lower Condamine River

1850 05 29 1850 06 21

At top: “50/2269 – 18 June 1850” Letter re subscription to Private Mail established by Mr Alford between Drayton & Mr Ewer’s Station Wamboo [as it is – see also Wambo] on lower Condamine River, Darling Downs – great convenience if letters on government service were carried – fortnightly service, brought within 80 miles of Head Quarters [No 50/59] [letter ends here – page/s missing] & Notes in margin Forward to Colonial Secretary Colonial Secretary

A2.22 557


1851 03 19 1851 03 21~ 1851 03 22~ 1851 03 22~ 1851 03 26

No 37 Memorandum: re enclosed account of James Moyes for formation of Public Road from Drayton to County of Stanley - £100 – for authority of Governor Para 2: 4 Magistrates of Drayton Bench certify service performed according to agreement - £100 appropriated by letter No 264 of 7th March 1850 – requests advice that Governor authorises preparation of Warrant & Notes in margin W V For approval - £100 is amount authorised Approved Auditor General

A2.22 558 – 559

50/00934 1850 01 23 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston JP Louis Hope JP

1850 01 08

Letter re Notice of 1st November last re funds for formation of roads & bridges beyond Settled Districts during present year [No 50/1] Descent of Main Range from District to Moreton Bay presents great

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J M Andrew JP “C A F”

1850 01 24~ 1850 02 28

obstacles to safe transmission of produce – having surmounted this difficulty, road is intersected by creeks – accidents occur, loss to brokers Contribution to Revenue last year from Assessment of Stock from District £1300 – expenditure of Court of Petty Sessions less than £800 – balance £500 – re latest return of stock £1500 Margin: Horses 1300 – Cattle 44,000 – Sheep 600,000 Requests as large a sum as may be appropriated to formation of road to limits of County of Stanley under superintendence of the following: Crown Commissioner; Honble Louis Hope JP; Robert Ramsay JP; Henry Hughes JP; Arthur Hodgson JP & Notes in margin To be brought forward with other applications £100 allowed Bench [Ref 51/02896]

51/02686 1851 03 18 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “W E” “W L” “C A F”

1851 03 12 1851 03 18 1851 04 02 1851 04 04~ 1851 04 08~ 1851 04 09~ 1851 04 11 1851 04 14~ 1851 04 24

At top: “A.O.609-19/3/51” Forwarding Certificate in favour of Assistant Surveyor Labatt Wide Bay [see p 578] for increase of salary of £20 from 1st ult – requests Governor’s authority to include name in Abstract for increased salary [No 51/134] & Notes in margin [and on p 565-566] Auditor General – to be returned – noted Draftsman Labatt detached from Surveyor General’s Department April 1845 to superintend repair of Cumberland Turnpike Roads - Cannot trace authority for his promotion to Assistant Surveyor – CS letter No 91 January 1850 intimated “Governor approved of continuation of Mr Labatt’s services from 1st as Assistant Surveyor of Roads, from 19th of this month has been placed on allowance of Assistant Surveyor in Settled District namely £170 in lieu of equipment & men” – discussion re increased salary of £220 per annum from 1st February 1851 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office See 50/00469 authorised employment as Assistant Surveyor of Roads & 50/00905 re employment in regular surveying business –therefore entitled to rank of Assistant Surveyor & increase now applied for Query re correspondence with Surveyor General on subject – re promotion & Mr Labatt’s position in Department Re Mr Labatt’s case in detail – re appointments & salary, mentions CS letters 50/03923, 50/00469 Under circumstances & Surveyor General’s recommendation, increase may be authorised [difficult to read] Surveyor General

A2.22 564 – 566

50/03923 1850 04 19 Hon CS~ Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell

1850 04 18

Letter re employment of Assistant Surveyor Labatt in survey of Wide Bay & Burnett Districts [ref CS letter 50/190 of 22nd ult] [No 50/225] Colonial Secretary’s letter No 50/53 of 20 January laid before Executive Council re addition of 3 new Districts of Maranoa, Burnett & Wide Bay & approval to form party to survey Burnett & Wide Bay – mentions Mr Labatt’s experience in Monera country Para 2: Currently employed in survey of lines of road from Newcastle & Maitland to Dora Creek, to be completed shortly Para 3: Re costs – re Mr Labatt’s allowance for equipment & men – to be raised from £170 to £220 per annum

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“C A F”

1850 04 20~ 1850 04 23

& Notes in margin M9049 May be authorised as proposed Surveyor General, Auditor General [See 51/02686]

50/01358 50/01358

1850 02 01

Hon CS

Executive Council Office, Sydney Francis L S Merewether, Clerk of the Council “W E” Audit Office - “W L” Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F”

1850 03 11 1850 03 11~ 1850 03 12~ 1850 03 22 1850 03 22~ 1850 03 26 1850 02 13 1850 02 18 1850 02 19 1850 01 28 1850 02 02~ 1850 02 00~ 1850 02 20~

At top: “M9049 – 12th March 1850” Proceedings of the Executive Council on 26 February 1850 relative to the employment of an additional party in the Burnett and Wide Bay Districts – Minute No 50/8 confirmed 5 March 1850 Governor laid before Council letter from Surveyor General [Margin: 50/01358] re arrangement in which, in November 1847, Squatting Districts were assigned to 9 surveyors, and suggesting, as 3 new Divisions of Maranoa, Burnett River & Wide Bay added, a 10th division for survey should be made – re Burnett & Wide Bay Districts [No 50/70] Para 2: Discussion re inconvenience of delays with survey of new Districts – Council advise Surveyor General authorised to form party for Burnett & Wide Bay, causing no permanent increase in Survey Department – details & Notes in margin Approved W V, M F Surveyor General, Chief Commissioner Inform Auditor General Mr Lithgow [Ref 50/03923] Note [attached to letter below] Referred for report of Auditor General – noted – to be returned Expense of surveying parties employed beyond Settled Districts in Sydney District estimated for present year at £9180 Expense of similar services in District of Port Phillip not ascertained with any degree of accuracy - total expense of Survey Department Port Phillip estimated for 1850 as £9500 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office At top: “A.O.243-14/2/50” Letter re survey of the Northern Squatting Districts: In November 1847 arrangement made where Squatting Districts appropriated to 9 surveyors, Moreton & Darling Downs Districts then assigned to Assistant Surveyor Burnett – squatting has extended further, 3 other Districts viz Maranoa, Burnett & Wide Bay placed under Mr Burnett’s direction – great extent of country [No 50/53] Paras 2-3: Mr Burnett’s survey of Moreton District almost completed, very little progress with Darling Downs - now has 2 assistants Messrs Moriarty & Bagot – mentions great impediments to surveying in North – re delays – recommends addition of 10th division for survey, namely Burnett & Wide Bay Districts & Notes in margin Query re present authorised expense for Survey Beyond Settled Districts re Sydney & Port Phillip Districts Surveyor General [crossed out] For Executive Council

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“E D T” “F L S M”

1850 02 21

Blank Cover – noted Executive 50/68 – 22/2/50 Laid before Executive Council 26 February– Minute 50/8 [Ref M9049]

51/02686 Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell, Surveyor General

1851 03 12

Certificate in favour of Assistant Surveyor Labatt, entitled to increase of salary [Table] Designation : Assistant Surveyor Name: Hugh Roland Labatt Date of joining the Department : 1841 – 26th October Date of appointment as Assistant Surveyor: 1850 – 19 January [in pencil below 1 January] Present rate of salary: £200 Date of last increase: not any Date on which present increase became due: 1851 – 19 January Date on which present increase recommended to commence: 1851 – 1 February Increase now recommended: £20 Remarks: ----- Certify re Officer named in foregoing Return re employment & salary

A2.22 578

51/02683 1851 03 18 Private Secretary Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J McLean

1851 01 30 1851 01 30~

At top: “For Record” Forwarding for transmission to Earl Grey, letter from Mr Dumas (Clerk in the Office) re transportation to Moreton Bay [No 51/67] & Notes in margin Mr Dumas requests Governor send his letter by “Waterloo” – query whether he may forward duplicate direct Answered in negative Forwarded to Secretary of State by Despatch No 42 of 28 February 1851 At top: “B” Petition for Separation and Exiles [PRINTED] TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN COUNCIL Petition of inhabitant householders in these districts of the present Colony of New South Wales Paras 1-2: Re proposed separation: mention selection of central port & town of Brisbane Para 3: Re boundary: extended to include entire Districts of New England & McLeay Para 4-Para 9: re introduction of Exiles: in detail - mention need for troops to be stationed in Districts & establishment of increased Police Force At top: “E” Return shewing the Number and Disposal of Immigrants who arrived in Sydney during the year 1850 [Districts / Number of Immigrants – by age & gender/ Grand Total ] Parramatta – 82 Maitland – 417 Bathurst – 45

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Goulburn – 256 Gundagai and Yass – 104 Port Macquarie – 41 Moreton Bay – 399 Wollongong – 60 Hired from the ship: 1555 Left the ship on their own account: 985 Remaining unhired from ill health and other causes – 17 TOTAL: 3961 [Cover sheet] Appended referred to in the foregoing letter

582

51/02674 51/02674 51/02674

1851 03 18 Hon CS Colonial Architect, Sydney Colonial Architect [Store keeper crossed out] Sydney Hon CS

Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket, Colonial Architect “C A F” Police Office, Maryborough J C Bidwill JP Edmund B Uhr JP Maryborough J C Bidwill JP Edmund B Uhr JP Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket, Colonial Architect

1851 03 15 1851 03 19~ 1851 03 24 1851 02 18 1851 02 18 1851 03 15

Transmitting requisition for furniture for Police office Maryborough together with Estimate of cost - £24-10-0 [No 51/87] Para 2: No furniture yet supplied – Scale of furniture for Police Establishments beyond the boundaries : 6 cane bottomed chairs; 1 cedar table 6’ x 4’ with drawers; 1 cedar chest; at cost not exceeding £9-18-0 Para 3: Chargeable to Vote £100 for “Furniture Stores & Utensils – Police beyond Settled Districts” for 1851 & Notes in margin Appears no reason why furniture for Police Office Maryborough should exceed Scale – usual furniture according to Scale may be authorised Colonial Architect At top: “M51/66 – 11 March” Letter enclosing requisition for furniture for Court House Maryborough – have no furniture, request articles be supplied as soon as possible [No 51/9] [PRINTED] REQUISITION for the undermentioned Articles for the use of the Police Establishment at Maryborough Wide Bay [Names of articles / Last supply of same articles/ Quantity of each article in possession/ Quantity of articles now required/ Purposes for which required & grounds for making Requisition] 6 cane bottomed chairs 1 cedar table 6x4 ft with drawers & locks 1 small table for Records 1 Chest for depositions 1 case with pigeon holes to contain different papers Purposes: For the Court House Maryborough never having received any furniture [PRINTED FORM LETTER] Letter requesting authority to incur expenses set forth in Estimate annexed [No 51/11] Sum appropriated for Furniture Utensils etc – Police Beyond Settled Districts for 1851 £100-0-0 Amount of contingent expenses already paid & authorised £24-10-0 Balance £75-10-

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0 & ESTIMATE ABOVE REFERRED TO [For what purpose/ Articles & particulars of service/ Amount] Furniture for the Police Office Maryborough: 6 cane bottomed chairs £3-0-0 1 cedar table with drawers & locks £4-10-0 1 small cedar table £2-10-0 1 strong chest bound with iron £3-0-0 1 cedar press with pigeon holes etc £8-10-0 Conveyance from Sydney £3-0-0 £24-10-0 [PRINTED MEMORANDUM] Re above form

589

51/02567 1851 03 14 Hon CS Police Office, Maryborough J C Bidwill JP Edmund B Uhr JP

1851 03 03 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 27

At top: “Bench Maryborough” Letter requesting Volumes of Callaghans Act of Council [Margin: 5 sets only remain]; also Plunketts Australian Magistrate [Margin Not supplied to Benches] [No 51/13] & Notes in margin Regret not possible to comply with requisition Bench

A2.22 590

51/02521 1851 03 13 Hon CS Civil Crown Solicitor’s Office, Sydney W W Billyard, Civil Crown Solicitor

1851 03 10 1851 03 10~ 1851 03 19~ 1851 03 22

Letter re request to take proceedings for recovery of sums collected by J R Hunt for fines & fees in Quarter ended 31 December 1849 as Clerk of Petty Sessions Warwick - £13-13-6 (ref CS letter 50/08134 – 14th September 1850) [No 48] Auditor General reports £8-6-8 at Treasury for salary payable to Mr Hunt – balance due from him £5-6-10 – sum now received & paid into Treasury P S Recommends all government employees who receive monies on account of Her Majesty should enter into Bond with 2 sureties & Notes in margin W V Auditor General to be informed Auditor General

A2.22 591 – 592


1851 02 18 1851 02 21 1851 02 20~

At top: “50/10759” Letter re recovery of debt due to Crown by J R Hunt (ref his letter No 131 of 16th November last & CS letter 51/7 of 31st ult) [No 39] Contacted Mr Hunt who resides in Sydney re monies received whilst Clerk of Bench – Mr Hunt has not paid amount due – referred to Solicitor General re proceeding, advised to wait until Attorney General returns from Bathurst Circuit – to be referred to him & Notes in margin In a month Papers submitted with letter from Auditor General listing sums due to government

A2.22 593 – 595


1850 11 16

Letter re proceedings to recover fines & fees collected by J R Hunt in Quarter ended 31 December 1849: communicated with Clerk of Petty Sessions Warwick on 19th September last re J R Hunt’s place of residence & whether he had entered into a Bond – no reply; also sent copy letter to Bench of Magistrates on 28th ult [No 50/131]

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& Notes in margin End of year Resubmitted Enquire re state of this Civil Crown Solicitor [Ref 51/01764]


1850 09 06 1850 09 09~ 1850 09 14 1850 11 04~ 1850 11 06~ 1850 11 14

Letter re non-payment of fees & fines by J R Hunt late Clerk of Petty Sessions Warwick collected in Quarter ended 31 December 1849 – suggests instructions be given to Civil Crown Solicitor to take proceedings to recover same - £13-13-6, viz Fines - £5-15-0; Fees - £7-18-6 [No 142] & Notes in margin Civil Crown Solicitor to be instructed to take proceedings against Mr Hunt Auditor General, Civil Crown Solicitor Resubmit 1 October Resubmitted several times Enquiry re state of the matter Civil Crown Solicitor “On 1 January” [Ref 50/10759]

A2.22 598 – 599

49/09885 49/09885

1849 10 15

Hon CS

Warwick George F Leslie JP “C A F”

1849 10 18~ 1849 10 18~ 1849 10 03~ 1849 10 15~ 1849 10 29~ 1849 11 01~ 1849 11 10 1849 10 03~

Memo [attached to letter following] At top: “Any letter from Bench?” John Raine Hunt Clerk of the Bench at Warwick: brother called to explain delay in signing Bond as his surety – if any query on the subject, let this Memorandum be brought forward At top: “Bench Warwick” Letter enclosing Bond of Clerk of Petty Sessions Para 2: Sureties required: Edward Hunt of Hamptonville, Balmain & Charles North Hunt of Jamison Street, Sydney Will on application enter into required sureties & Notes in margin W V For approval – proposed sureties appear sufficient Approved Bench Warwick [Ref 50/10759] [BOND] New South Wales : To Wit On 3rd October 1849 before George Farquhar Leslie Justice of the Peace, John Raine Hunt of Warwick, gentleman acknowledged sum of £100 to be levied in case of default as Clerk of Petty Sessions in respect of all public monies “Taken and acknowledged the day and year above written before me – George F Leslie JP””

A2.22 600 601 – 602 603 – 604

51/02503 1851 03 11 Hon CS Maryborough George Furber

1851 02 18 1851 03 12~

At top: “George Furber” Transmitting Memorial from inhabitants Maryborough [praying to be allowed the value of their improvements & a Water Reserve ] [Memorial not filmed here – see also p 344] & Notes re above Not aware of any way by which value of buildings can legally be made

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“C A F”

1851 03 26~ 1851 04 05

good to occupants as suggested – possible for Governor to grant Leases enabling occupants to secure improvements by pre-emption - do not think circumstances of case justify such an exercise of power Re Water Reserve: to be referred to Surveyor General Concur on this opinion Inform Memorialists Mr Furber, Colonel Barney, Surveyor General [Ref 51/04131]

51/02463 1851 03 10 Hon CS Brisbane, Moreton Bay J Meade Swift MD “C A F”

1851 03 03 1851 03 11~ 1851 03 13

At top” Acting Health Officer Moreton Bay” Letter re intention of government to land convicts at Moreton Bay – offers his services as Medical Superintendent of Exiles [No 51/12] & Notes in margin Not aware of any such intention on part of H M Government Dr Swift “Read”

A2.22 606

51/02464 1851 03 10 Hon CS Brisbane, Moreton Bay J Meade Swift MD

1851 03 03 1851 03 10~ 1851 03 12~ 1851 03 13~ 1851 03 19

At top: “Dr Swift” Letter re appointment as Health Officer Moreton Bay & instructions received re duties & amount of annual salary (ref CS letter No 51/8 of 22nd ult) [No 51/11] Requests directions be given to Colonial Storekeeper to furnish forms & stationery for Office of Coroner & Notes in margin W V Coroners in Country Districts provide their own printed forms & stationery Inform Mr Swift

A2.22 607

51/02448 51/02448 51/02448

Colonial Secretary

“C A F” W Elyard for the CS “J McL”

1851 04 08~ 1851 04 10~ 1851 04 17 1851 03 24 1851 03 24 1851 03 27~ 1851 03 27~ 1851 03 31~

[Precis] At suggestion of Principal Superintendent of Convicts, Police Magistrate Brisbane requested to send to Invalid Establishment Parramatta all convicts requiring long term medical treatment or affected with chronic diseases - charge at Moreton Bay Hospital being 2/- per day for each Para 2: Police Magistrate reports charge reduced from 2/- to 1/6 per diem for in patients, 1/- per diem for out patients – now cheaper to send them to Hospital Para 3: Principal Superintendent of Convicts recommends adoption of proposal except for chronic diseases & Notes in margin Approved Police Magistrate Brisbane Notes re above Referred for report of Principal Superintendent of Convicts re recommendation in his letter of 5th December No 50/238 – to be returned – noted [Ref 51/741] Except in cases of chronic disease, desirable to admit patients into Brisbane Hospital instead of Invalid Establishment Parramatta Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Former papers Herewith - Precis?

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51/02448 51/02448

1851 03 10 Hon CS Police Magistrate, Brisbane

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “W N” Brisbane Hospital William Wilkes, Secretary

1851 03 04 1851 03 12~ 1851 02 25

At top: “51/741 – 24 March 1851” Enclosing letter from Committee Brisbane Hospital re rates on account of patients sent by government: reduced to 1/6 per diem for in-patients, 1/- per diem for out-patients - querying instructions conveyed in letter of 7 November 1850 No 50/86: cheaper to send convict patients to Brisbane Hospital than to Invalid Establishment Parramatta except in cases of chronic diseases [No 51/13] & Note re above [pinned to margin] 51/01889 – Police Magistrate Brisbane – 8 February re medical attendance on certain convicts Moreton Bay Hospital – open on register Letter re rate charged for immigrants treated in Hospital on behalf of government: 2/- per diem reported in his letter of 13th August 1849 – directed by Committee to inform that from 1st January last, rates to be 1/6 per diem for in-patients, 1/- per diem for out-patients

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

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New South Wales – Colonial Secretary Letters Received 1826 – 1934

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Letters relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland, 182 2 – 1860 From the Originals in the Archives Office of New So uth Wales

Letters received 1851 and papers filed with them 1 – 862

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