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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 A2.21 CONTINUED FROM A2.20

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51/09033 1851 09 15 Hon CS Police Office, Ipswich Edward Parker, Clerk of Petty Sessions

1851 09 09 1851 09 15~ 1851 09 18

Letter re Bond for execution by Clerk of Petty Sessions & his sureties: Bond executed &, with letter from W M Dorsey JP, forwarded to you by return mail & Notes in margin W V Bond since received duly executed – put by [Cover] On H M S/ To the Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney [postmarked: SYDNEY- NEW SOUTH WALES/ SE * 15-1851]

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51/09401

1851 09 25

Hon CS

Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “C A F”

1851 09 25~ 1851 09 23 1851 09 27~ 1851 10 02

Note 51/07679 – Bench Drayton – 8 July - for authority to purchase furniture for Court House – sent to Colonial Storekeeper 12 August No 139 Memorandum: submitting account of Thomas Bailey for repairs to Police Buildings Drayton - £19 - for Governor General’s decision – considered to be correct, £12 authorised to be expended & Notes in margin Approved Blank Cover [Ref 51/04207]

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51/09301 51/09301

1851 09 23 Hon CS Lieut Colonel

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F” “W E” “W L” Gayndah

1851 09 19 1851 09 23~ 1851 10 02 1851 10 06 1851 10 09 1851 10 11 1851 10 11~ 1851 08 20

At top: “A.O.1983-7/10/51 – Mr Lane” Letter re Tender of Messrs Wilmott Nalder & Co [see also Willmott Nalder & Co] to supply Asst Surveyor Labatt with rations of provisions & forage in Wide Bay District: Mr Labatt advises Wilmott Nalder & Co have given notice of intention to cease to supply – forwarding tender from H Palmer to provide supplies [rates in margin] – lowest offer – requests Governor General’s authority [No 51/474] & Notes in margin Approved Surveyor General Forwarded for information of Auditor General – noted – to be returned Copy of Mr Palmer’s Tender taken – original returned Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office W V – “Nothing further required” At top: “Enclosure of Surveyor General’s letter to Colonial Secretary of

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51/09301

Sir T L Mitchell

H R Labatt, Assistant Surveyor Maryborough H Palmer

1851 08 05

19 September 1851 – No 51/474” “Copy” Letter re Notice received from Messrs Wilmott & Nalder to cease supplying rations etc – submitting for approval Tender from H Palmer, lowest offer made owing to price of flour [Tender] To supply Asst Surveyor Labatt’s Party in Wide Bay District: rations for men & rations of forage for horses - rates

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51/05608 51/05608 51/05608

1851 06 05 Hon CS~ Lieut Colonel Sir T L Mitchell Surveyor General H R Labatt, Assistant Surveyor

Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “W E” “W L” “C A F” Maryborough H R Labatt, Assistant Surveyor Yululah, Maryborough E B Uhr

1851 05 31 1851 06 07 1851 06 08 1851 06 10~ 1851 06 10~ 1851 06 12 1851 04 17 1851 04 01

At top: “50/507 – 13 Sept 1850” Letter re purchase of provisions & forage from E B Uhr Wide Bay for supply of Asst Surveyor Labatt & Party – forwarding copy letter from Mr Labatt with enclosures & recommends Tender of Messrs Willmott Nalder & Co [as it is – also spelt Wilmott] for supply of rations be accepted in place of Mr Uhr’s [No 51/262] & Notes in margin Referred for report of Auditor General – noted – to be returned Tender of Messrs Malder & Co [as it is] being more advantageous than rate charged by Mr Uhr - recommended for acceptance Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Approved Surveyor General [Ref 51/09301] At top: “Enclosure in Deputy Surveyor General’s letter No 51/262 of 31 May 1851 to Hon Colonial Secretary Letter transmitting copy of Mr Uhr’s (Contractor) Notice to discontinue supplies for Party & submitting for approval Tender from Messrs Nalder & Wilmott [as it is] “Copy” Letter giving Notice re Tender for supply of Colonial Service in District: intention to discontinue supplying Party with rations – reasons

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51/09296 1851 09 23 Hon CS Attorney General’s Office, Sydney J H Plunkett, Attorney General “C A F”

1851 09 20 1851 09 25~ 1851 09 30

At top: “51/07323” Letter transmitting further Opinion under Publican’s General Licensing Act upon case of suicide at a Lodging House at Brisbane – details [No 51/103] & Notes in margin Under this further Opinion, appears Law is sufficiently strong as it stands Re Coroner Brisbane: substance of Opinions to be communicated to him Mr Swift

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51/07323 1851 07 26 Hon CS Attorney General’s Office, Sydney J H Plunkett, Attorney General

1851 07 25

Opinion re Notice from Coroner Brisbane in case of suicide attributed to mode of conducting Lodging House Brisbane – mentions Dr Swift’s proposal with respect to houses of this description – considers present Law sufficient, mentions Licensed Publican’s Act [No 51/91] & Notes in margin See 51/06807

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“C A F” 1851 08 02~ 1851 08 05~ 1851 08 06~ 1851 08 11 1851 09 02~

Let substance of communication be forwarded to Coroner Brisbane Query whether Act referred to includes unlicensed Lodging Houses Re contrary opinion expressed by Attorney General, would have thought that Act referred to did not apply to case of this kind mentioned by Dr Swift – discusses – to request further opinion of Law Officers – mentions accommodation & lodging houses unauthorised by law to sell spirits or fermented liquors Law Officers Resubmitted – “End of September” [Ref 51/09296]

51/06807 51/06807 51/06807

1851 07 14

Hon CS

“W E” “W L” “C A F” Brisbane J Meade Swift MD Audit Office – “W L”

1851 07 21 1851 08 11 1851 08 17~ 1851 08 26 1851 07 03 1851 07 16~ 1851 07 21 1851 07 31 1851 08 01

Note Referred to Auditor General re account & application for Forms – blank cover – noted – to be returned Note Re Accounts retained in office for purpose of being placed in Warrant for payment: For Giving evidence as to state of mind of lunatic £1-1-0 For Attendance on prisoners in the Watch-house £1-5-0 For fees & Expenses at Inquests £3-3-0 £5-9-0 Claim for salary on prescribed Form forwarded for signature of Dr Swift Accounts for Attendance on an Immigrant £1-1-0 For Fees to Surgeons on Inquests £5-5-0 Returned for approval of Governor General - mentions Coroner, Mr Barton - a salaried officer of Brisbane General Hospital, & Joseph Simmons; also mentions J C Russell & attendance at Inquests held on bodies of inmates of Sydney Benevolent Asylum – See 51/06405 “Returned 15 July” & Notes in margin Approved Auditor General [Ref 51/07323] At top: “Coroner Brisbane” Letter enclosing for approval Account of money due for inquests & medical attendance on Government patients – requests supplies of printed forms [Account not filmed here] [No 51/23] Also at top: “A.O.1393-23/7/51” Para 2: Draws attention to case of suicide which occurred in Lodging House in Brisbane – query re law applying to such establishments & Notes in margin Refer account to Auditor General – point out to him proper course in future Send copy Para 2 to Crown Law Officers requesting opinion re initiating legislative measure on this subject Attorney General, Solicitor General, Coroner [Ref 51/07323] & Notes re above Returned as requested by Colonial Secretary’s note of 30 July Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office

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51/09217 1851 09 19 Hon CS Police Office, Maryborough J T Jamison, Clerk of Petty Sessions

1851 09 06 1851 09 19~ 1851 09 22~ 1851 10 02

At top: “Clerk to Bench Maryborough” Letter re Circular No 51/6992 (30 July 1851) enclosing Bond to be entered into by himself & sureties: query re Returns to be furnished to Colonial Treasurer Sydney - difficulty caused by delays with postal arrangements – re requirements [No 51/64] & Notes in margin W V Accounts to be forwarded as usual Bench Maryborough [Ref 51/10397]

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51/06992 51/06992

1851 07 18 Hon CS Bench of Magistrates, Maryborough

Police Office, Maryborough Edmund B Uhr JP “C A F” Police Office, Maryborough J T Jamison, Clerk of Petty Sessions

1851 07 04 1851 07 18~ 1851 07 19~ 1851 07 22~ 1851 07 30 1851 07 01

At top: “Bench Maryborough” Transmitting letter from J T Jamison Clerk of Petty Sessions proposing 2 sureties [No 48/51] & Notes in margin W V Magistrates make no objection, sureties may be approved Yes Bench Maryborough (with Bond) [No 51/10397] Letter proposing names of sureties to enter into Bond for all Public monies: Robert Blackman, Storekeeper of Maryboro [as it is] William Henry Surplice, Innkeeper of Maryborough

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51/09054 51/09054

1851 09 15 Hon CS His Ex Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, Governor General

Ipswich F A Forbes “C A F” “W E”

1851 08 29 1851 09 18~ 1851 09 24~ 1851 09 27~ 1851 09 29

At top: “F A Forbes” Transmitting Memorial to Governor General as President of Ipswich School of Arts and Sciences praying for government allowance to assist that institution & Notes in margin Precedents? Donation £300 to School of Arts Brisbane M9570 & £200 each to Schools of Arts at Geelong & Newcastle, a final payment in each case This is too late, may be referred to Colonial Treasurer & Auditor General Blank Cover – noted Memorial of Committee & Members of Ipswich School of Arts and Sciences respecting intellectual recreation & mental improvement existing in the Town: formed Society for Establishment of Library Course of Lectures & other literary & scientific objects & have collected donations & purchased books & periodicals to establish Library – seeking government assistance – mentions Grants made to similar institutions in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane – pray sum may be placed on Estimates for 1852 Signatories: [p 290] F A Forbes – President, A MacAlister – Vice-President, Walter Gray – Treasurer, William Warren – Secretary, Allan McMaster, John Murphy, James Kingsford, F F Dollman, Joseph Fleming [p 291] Arthur Morrison, Edward Parker, Thomas Brett, James Sneden, Patrick O’Sullivan, Henry Austin Isard, George William Maskell, John Warren, John Sutherland, R Gill,

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Josiah Slee, A E Campbell, Christopher Gorry, P P Anderson, Jacob James, H R Burrell, John Ranken JP [Cover sheet] To His Excellency Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy …… Governor General of the Australian Colonies The Humble Memorial of the Committee & Members of the Ipswich School of Arts and Sciences For a Sum of Money in aid of the above Institution

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51/08784 51/08784

1851 09 08 Hon CS Colonial Architect

Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket, Colonial Architect “C A F” “W E” Sydney J C White, Clerk of Works

1851 09 06 1851 09 14~ 1851 09 15 1851 09 04

Letter re request to inspect Gaol Brisbane & to furnish Plans & Estimates of cost of work needed to render buildings secure & healthy or to erect a new Gaol [No 51/236] Para 2: Buildings surveyed by Mr White Clerk of Works – transmitting his report & plan of the premises [Plan not filmed here] Para 3: Present Gaol insufficient, will be necessary to erect a new one – measures to be taken in meantime – estimate of expense £250 & Notes in margin 51/04372 £250 to be placed on Estimates for repairs & alterations required to render Gaol more secure Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General – noted See Estimates Papers Report upon the Gaol at Brisbane Submitting report upon state of Her Majesty’s Gaol Brisbane, a Plan of which is herewith enclosed [not filmed here] – details proposed alterations & additions with a view to the security of prisoners & health of inmates Re security: new Gaol will be a necessity – inspected area in vicinity of Brisbane & selected the “Table Land” on the hill called Windmill Hill, to the north of the building – discusses with reference to buildings at Bathurst & Goulburn

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51/06933 1851 07 17 Hon CS Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket, Colonial Architect

1851 07 16 1851 07 18~

Letter re delay in reporting on Gaol Brisbane: unable to despatch officer to inspect Brisbane Gaol – will be attended to as soon as possible [No 51/181] & Notes in margin 51/04372 Read – “In 2 months” [Ref 51/08784]

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51/04372 51/04372

1851 05 05

Hon CS

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1851 07 02~ 1851 07 04~ 1851 07 15 1851 04 29

Note For next Estimates – request Colonial Architect hasten his report Yes Colonial Architect – “Resubmit 1 Aug” Letter reporting attempt to escape by prisoners committed to Trial in Gaol Brisbane – encloses copies of depositions taken in H M Gaol on 20th inst [No 51/24] Para 2: As Visiting Justice, deemed it advisable, before placing them in

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51/04372

“C A F” Martin Feeney Richard Allen J C Wickham JP W A Duncan JP Heyward Atkins JP

1851 05 14~ 1851 05 17 1851 05 17~ 1851 06 15~ 1851 07 01~ 1851 04 26 1851 04 26~ 1851 04 26~

irons, to bring case before Bench of Magistrates for consideration Para 3: Discusses insecure state of Gaol Brisbane & measures to prevent another outbreak Para 4: Original depositions kept for Attorney General on arrival in Brisbane & Notes in margin Read letter & depositions of Officers of Gaol: must have been want of vigilance on their part leading prisoners to believe attempt to escape might be successful – placing them in irons appears absolutely necessary Re security: Capt Wickham to be reminded of his recommendations re converting the Factory into a Gaol Officer of Colonial Architect’s Department to be sent to Brisbane to inspect Gaol buildings & report re alterations & additions or whether advisable to build a new Gaol Capt Wickham, Colonial Architect [Ref 51/06933] W V Resubmit Resubmitted New South Wales: Brisbane : To Wit Before J C Wickham VJ, H Atkins JP, W A Duncan JP Investigation held at Her Majesty’s Gaol Brisbane in consequence of attempt made by prisoners in No 1 Ward to effect their escape on Thursday 24th inst & to consider best course to adopt to ensure their security & prevent their escape [Deposition] Martin Feeney Gaoler testifies re occurrence in Ward No 1: mentions Visiting Magistrate, Joseph Lyons, Mr Allen, Constable Murphy, Prisoner Murphy; 17 prisoners, most committed for aggravated offences, in the Ward – 5 turnkeys to do duty – insecure state of Gaol – proposes securing them in Ward No 1 by putting leg irons on them – Gaol overcrowded “Sworn the 26th day of April 1851 – J C Wickham JP, W A Duncan JP, Heyward Atkins JP” [Deposition] Richard Allen Principal Turnkey testifies re attempt to escape from Ward No 1: mentions Mr Feeney, Visiting Justice, Prisoner Murphy; 17 prisoners in Ward No 1 – no other place in Gaol to put them – for security necessary to put leg irons on them, Gaol very insecure “Sworn before us at Brisbane the 26th day of April 1851- John C Wickham JP, W A Duncan JP, Heyward Atkins JP” [Decision] Opinion that present insecure state of Gaol & number of Prisoners confined deem it necessary that Prisoners in Ward No 1 be leg ironed – no indulgences allowed, no persons to visit except Surgeon, Clergyman & Legal Adviser

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51/08587 1851 09 03 Hon CS Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket,

1851 09 01

At top: “A.O.1845-11/9/51” Letter reporting re Roman Catholic Church Brisbane: building has been inspected – amount specified in accompanying Voucher £516 –

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Colonial Architect “W E” Audit Office – “W L” “C A F”

1851 09 03~ 1851 09 10 1851 09 12 1851 09 15 1851 09 15~ 1851 09 18~ 1851 09 19~ 1851 09 29

expended since last survey & work executed in a proper & substantial manner –re application for aid from Colonial Treasury [No 51/228] & Notes in margin C H Davis – 9 July 1851 W V Auditor General to report amount already issued in aid of erection of this building – noted – to be returned Notes re above Following payments have been made on account of Roman Catholic Church Brisbane viz: Paid 5 November 1849 £300-5-6 Paid 4 June 1850 £299-14-6 Amounting in all to £600-0-0 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office W V Further sum of £258 to be issued being one half the value of the additional work certified by Colonial Architect to have been performed and making with former payments £858-0-0 Notes re above Whole amount promised is £1000 Approved Auditor General, Bishop Davis

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51/06720 51/06720

1851 07 10 Hon CS Vicar General’s Office, Sydney C H Davis, Bishop Coadjutor W Elyard for the CS

1851 07 09 1851 07 16 1851 07 16~ 1851 07 01

At top: “Bishop Davis” Letter transmitting bill from Contractor for Roman Catholic Church Brisbane re amount of work executed since first measurement & requesting Governor General sanction payment of such sum as per Colonial Architect’s report Also at top: “51/357 – 18 July” & Notes in margin W V Referred for usual report of Colonial Architect – noted – to be returned Inform - Bishop Davis [crossed out] [Ref 51/08587] The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church Brisbane – Dr to Alexander Goold, Contractor [All costs are detailed here] Second measurement Roofs Cornices Plastering of Porch & Sacristy Bellfry completed £75-0-0 Bell etc £12-0-0 Floors laid Skirting & Steps to Chancel Doors & Steps to Doors Glazing & Painting Seats £34-0-0 Altar £34-10-0 Roodscreen & Fencing Ground Plans & Specifications, Working Drawings, Superintendence etc.

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TOTAL £516 [Certificate] We the undersigned Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church Brisbane do hereby certify that work to the value specified in the Contractor’s Bill has been performed exclusive of all materials not worked up in the Building “J Hanly, J C Sumner” N B First measurement 26th January 1850 amounting to £1200-0-0 [see p 329]

50/04948 1850 05 20 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate

1850 05 08 1850 05 20~ 1850 05 23

Letter reporting on present state of building of Roman Catholic Church of St Stephen Brisbane in order for Colonial Architect to give required Certificate as to value of work performed [No 50/24] Para 2: Inspected building, & with exception of few interior fittings, it is completed: building entirely of stone & “is very well built, it is a very handsome edifice & highly creditable to all parties concerned in its erection” & Notes in margin For information – copy to Colonial Architect with reference to 50/02859 Colonial Architect [Ref 51/06720]

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50/02859 50/02859 50/02859

1850 03 13

Hon CS

Audit Office – “W L” Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Edmund T Blacket, Colonial Architect

1850 04 16~ 1850 04 18~ 1850 04 24 1850 06 01~ 1850 04 05 1850 04 06~ 1850 04 06~ 1850 03 12

Note Colonial Architect has no officers at Moreton Bay to report on work performed in erection of Roman Catholic Chapel Brisbane: query whether Certificate of Trustees sufficient & further sum of £299-14-6 issued from Colonial Treasury in aid of erection of building, making with £300-5-6 already paid £600 or one half of value of work stated to have been performed 2 – Before any payment is authorised suggests Police Magistrate be informed of state of matter & requested to report on building & Notes re above Approved Auditor General, Vicar General, Police Magistrate Brisbane Note Resubmit 15 May [Ref 50/04948] Note [pinned to front of letter following] 50/02859 – Sum of £300-5-6 paid 5th November 1849 only amount yet issued from Colonial Treasury towards erection of Roman Catholic Church Brisbane Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office W V [Ref 50/04948] At top: “A.O.611-20/3/50” Letter reporting re application by Vicar General for further advance from Colonial Treasury in aid of erecting St Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church Brisbane Moreton Bay [No 50/87] Para 2: No one from Department at Moreton Bay to inspect work: impossible to determine correct valuation, has not seen plans, not able to judge

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“W E”

1850 03 13~ 1850 03 20

Para 3: Refers to former Application & advice re payment of advance to be certified by at least 4 Trustees, no other method in present case – registers his objection to course of procedure & Notes in margin H G Gregory – 1 Mar 1850 W V Auditor General to report amount already issued from Colonial Treasury in aid of erection of this Church – noted – to be returned [Ref 50/04948]

50/02518 50/02518

1850 03 02 Hon CS Vicar General’s Office, Sydney H G Gregory W Elyard for the CS Alexander Goold

1850 03 01 1850 03 06~ 1850 03 11

At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter transmitting Certificate of money expended on Church of St Stephen now in course of erection at Brisbane – requests that Governor authorise payment from Colonial Treasury Also at top: “50/1477 – 12 March” & Notes in margin W V Note re above Referred for report of Colonial Architect – noted – to be returned [Ref 50/02859] The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church of St Stephen’s, Brisbane, Moreton Bay – Dr to Alexander Goold, Contractor [All costs are detailed here] 1849 & 50 To Bill of Mason Work rendered 25 June 1849 To Building Walls to Level of Roof To Cut Mason Work … To Three Gables & West Window finished To Main Roof framed & put up [Total] £1200-0-0 [Certificate] We the undersigned Trustees hereby certify that the sum of twelve hundred pounds sterling has been expended on the Roman Catholic Church of St Stephen’s Brisbane Moreton Bay “Brisbane, Moreton Bay 26 January 1850 - J Hanly, W A Duncan, W Fitzpatrick”

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49/09764

“W E” Audit Office – “W L”

1849 10 19 1849 10 23 1849 10 23 1849 10 24~ 1849 10 24~

Note Auditor General to report whether advance made from Colonial Treasury in aid of erection of this Church – to be returned No sum issued from Colonial Treasury in aid of Roman Catholic Church Brisbane Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office W V Note 49/9384 [crossed out] Under this report sum of £300-5-6 authorised by His Excellency’s

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49/09764

1849 10 10

Hon CS

Colonial Architect’s Office, Sydney Mortimer William Lewis, Colonial Architect “C A F”

1849 10 24~ 1849 10 27 1849 10 06 1849 10 13~ 1849 10 17~ 1849 10 16~ 1849 10 24~

Minute on 49/09764 to be issued in aid of erection of this Church Approved Auditor General, Revd J McEncroe At top: “A.O.1714-20/10/49” Letter re reporting on Roman Catholic Church Brisbane Moreton Bay & enclosed application from Revd J McEncroe [see p 334] for advance from Colonial Treasury in aid of its erection [No 49/225] Para 2: Re expense to send officer from Sydney to inspect building: suggests ½ sum certified to have been expended viz £600-11-0 be advanced, Voucher to be signed by no less than 4 Trustees previous to any further sum being granted, usual survey may be made & Notes in margin Before any payment, even if Colonial Architect’s recommendation approved, no objection in the circumstances, Certificate must be produced as intimated to Dr Gregory on 27 September 1847 to effect that Title to the Site is clear & indisputable Approved upon production of Certificate referred to Revd McEncroe [Written over above]: Since ascertained Site is on Grant from Crown – Certificate of Crown Civil Solicitor therefore unnecessary [Ref 50/02518]

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49/07039 49/07039 49/07039

1849 07 24

Hon CS

W Elyard for the CS Sydney J McEncroe Alexander Goold

1849 07 25 1849 07 23 1849 07 25~

Note Refer for report of Colonial Architect – noted – to be returned At top: “Revd J McEncroe” Letter re application for aid towards erection of Roman Catholic Church at Brisbane Moreton Bay & advice that sanctioned by Executive Council: transmitting Contractor’s Bill accompanied by Certificate signed by Trustees showing £600-11-0 expended on building – requests Governor will direct a survey of the same & sanction payment of half such amount as Colonial Architect may certify to be value of works executed & Notes in margin W V [Ref 49/09764] The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church of St Stephen’s Brisbane Moreton Bay- Dr to Alexander Goold Contractor [All costs are detailed here] 1849 Excavation Foundations & Walls Cut Work Reveals to Doors & Windows Buttress Caps Water fonts Gratings TOTAL: £600-11-0 [Certificate]

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We the undersigned Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church of St Stephen now in course of erection at Brisbane Moreton Bay certify that £600-11-0 expended on the works of abovementioned Church “Brisbane, Moreton Bay - 25 June 1849 – J McEncroe, J Hanly, W A Duncan, W Fitzpatrick - Trustees”

47/06138

1847 08 07

Hon CS

Executive Council Office Francis L S Merewether, Clerk of Council “C A F” Sydney H G Gregory VG W Elyard for the CS

1847 09 22 1847 09 24~ 1847 09 27 1847 08 05 1847 08 07

At top: “M7254 – 24 September 1847” Summary of Proceedings of Executive Council on 27th August 1847 relative to application for aid towards erection of Roman Catholic Chapel at Brisbane – Minute No 47/17K Dr Gregory’s letter 5th August 1847 laid before Executive Council with Plans etc referred to therein: Council advised issue from Colonial Treasury of sum equal to half of such amounts as reported by Colonial Architect – whole amount not to exceed £1000 [No 47/182] & Notes in margin Approved 47/06138 returned herewith Civil Crown Solicitor, Auditor General, Very Revd Dr Gregory [Ref 49/07039] At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter re Executive Council’s approval of the Trustees proposed for Roman Catholic Church Moreton Bay & of allowance of annual stipend of £150 to clergyman: now transmitting Plans, Elevation & Specification of Church to be erected at Brisbane – estimated cost £1000 – now requesting grant of aid from Colonial Government [Plans etc not filmed here] & Notes in margin Clerk of Executive Council – noted Executive 47/96 – 9th August 1847 Laid before Executive Council 27th August 1847 – Min No 47/17K [M7254]

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Executive Council Office Francis L S Merewether, Clerk of Council

1847 06 19

At top: “M7171 – 22 June 1847” Summary of Proceedings of Executive Council on 8th June 1847 relative to an application for a stipend of £150 per annum to Roman Catholic Clergyman at Moreton Bay & to appointment of Trustees for proposed Church there – Minute No 47/10K – confirmed 15 June 1847 Dr Gregory’s letter of 28th April & papers enclosed laid before Executive Council: Council approval for under mentioned persons as Trustees for Roman Catholic Church proposed to be erected for Brisbane: Most Rev John Bede Polding, Very Rev Henry Gregory Gregory, Rev Joseph Charles Sumner, Rev John McEncroe, Rev James Hanly Council advised stipend of £150 per annum to Roman Catholic Clergyman at Brisbane to commence from 1st May inst [No 47/105] &

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47/03519

1847 04 29

Hon CS

“C A F” Sydney H G Gregory VG W Elyard for the CS “F L S M” “F L S M”

1847 06 21~ 1847 06 23 1847 04 28 1847 04 29 1847 06 08~

Notes in margin Approved 47/03519 returned herewith Very Revd Dr Gregory, Auditor General [Ref 47/06138] At top: “Dr Gregory” Letter transmitting Application Form A from Trustees Roman Catholic Church about to be erected at Brisbane Moreton Bay County of Stanley, with List of Private Subscriptions towards erection of the Church annexed, amounting to £304-10-0 [not filmed here] Also enclosing Statement B containing List of 226 individuals who intend to attend Divine Service who reside within 18 miles of the Church [not filmed here] – mentions List sent in for the Surry Hills – discusses Request approval for payment of stipend of £150 per annum to Revd James Hanly to commence 1st May & Notes in margin Clerk of Executive Council – noted – to be returned Executive Council 47/47 – 30 April 1847 Laid before Executive – Min No 47/10K [M7171] & Notes re above No objection to granting of building aid & stipend asked for – applications correct in form, ample funds at disposal of Roman Catholic Church

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51/08594 51/08594

1851 09 03

His Ex Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor General

“C A F”

1851 09 03~ 1851 09 03~ 1851 09 05 1851 09 03

Note Mr Ferriter not now Returning Officer for Stanley – mentions Ipswich is a polling place for Stanley Borough Inform accordingly Petitioners At top: “Inhabitants Ipswich” Memorial of Inhabitants of Ipswich re appointment of S Ferriter as Returning Officer for Stanley Boroughs – he is brother-in-law of candidate R Jones – urging Governor General to nominate some other person – as 100 electors of Stanley Boroughs reside in Ipswich, requesting Ipswich be nominated as a polling place & Notes in margin W V Signatories P Glissan MD, William Moore, Robert Wilkinson, Robert Wilkinson jnr, John Ensor, John Gordon, James McMahon? Frederick Hudson, Michael Watson? [could be Richard Watson], R Gill, John Balsillie, H Phillips, F F Dollman, R Lovell, John ? John Boyland, H W Ransom, H R Elkins, Jacob James, W Horton, P P Anderson, J Mansfield, J Cordrey, Malcolm McLean, Alexander H Rainy? John Barnes, H Savary, M Connor, John Darcy? Richard Allen, Collin Peacock, James Jones, William Patrick, A E Campbell

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1851 09 01~ 1851 09 02~

David Cannon McConnel accepting office of Returning Officer for Electoral District County of Stanley “Made and subscribed before me this 26th day of August 1851 – W A Duncan JP” & Note re above M F Nothing required

51/08536 51/08536

1851 09 01

Hon CS \ George F Leslie JP, Canning Downs, Moreton Bay

Canning Downs George F Leslie “W E” “A D” “J McL” “C A F” Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney J McLean

1851 08 22 1851 09 01~ 1851 09 04 1851 09 04 1851 09 05~ 1851 09 06~ 1851 09 08 1851 09 09 1851 09 13~ 1851 09 00~ 1851 07 21 1851 09 11~

At top: “G F Leslie” Transmitting letter from Principal Superintendent of Convicts re application dated 30 September last for free passages for wives & families of convicts Margin William Wilson “Bangalore”; Timothy Thomas Davis “Bangalore” £6 paid to Principal Superintendent of Convicts – requests Governor General’s consideration Also at top: “51/2138 – 5 September 1851” & Note in margin – “M F” Note re above Principal Superintendent of Convicts to report – noted – to be returned – Inform - Mr Leslie [Cover] “Paid” The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney Ips/ Augt 25/51 [postmarked: very faint] & Notes re above Mr Dumas report Detailed report giving reasons for Governor General’s decision – mentions Despatch (M9598) from Earl Grey on subject of such applications Colonial Secretary Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Substance of Report to be communicated to Mr Leslie Mr Leslie Letter re application from convicts Timothy Thomas Davis & William Wilson per “Bangalore” to have their families sent out at Public Expense: recent Despatch from Secretary of State on this subject, cannot be complied with Para 2: Encloses copy of only conditions under which men such as these can have families sent out to the Colony – re money paid [No 51/524] Note Request copy of present regulations re passages of wives & families of prisoners

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“M F” Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney E Deas Thomson

1851 09 12~ 1851 02 19

Here with [PRINTED] FAMILIES OF CONVICTS Re forwarding at Public Expense wives & families of married convicts freed by Pardon or otherwise, or Ticket of Leave holders recommended as worthy of indulgence - notifying government will only meet one half of expense – re applications, includes a Scale: Wife: Passage money £18; Deposit £10 Each child over 14: Passage money £18; Deposit £10 Each child under 14: Passage money £9; Deposit £5 Applications to Principal Superintendent of Convicts

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51/08529 1851 09 01 Hon CS~ Ipswich John Balfour JP, W M Dorsey JP, Henry Mort JP, John Ranken JP “C A F”

1851 08 16 1851 09 01~ 1851 09 02~

Letter re Court of Revision held 15 August – 21 electors County of Stanley had been placed on List for District of Moreton through error of Collector – discusses & Notes in margin M F Nothing required to be done in matter by government Read Colonial Secretary [crossed out] See 51/08595

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51/08527 1851 09 01 Hon CS Brisbane, Morton Bay [as it is] J Edward Barney, Commissioner of Crown Lands W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney “T L M”

1851 08 25~ 1851 09 02~ 1851 09 08~ 1851 09 13~ 1851 09 20~ 1851 09 23 1851 10 18 1851 10 21 1851 10 25~ 1851 10 31~ 1852 01 03 1852 04 03~

At top: “Commissioner Barney” Letter reporting Messrs Reid & Boyland proprietors of Brisbane River Steamer “Hawk” have applied for licence to quarry coal on Crown Land on Brisbane River between Ipswich & Brisbane – for consideration – have also applied for land to be put up for sale where coal is situated Also at top: “Entd 1.BC.B. – 24 August 1851” & Notes in margin W N Board’s permission not yet granted, perhaps regulation on subject should be established Refer to Surveyor General re application for purchase of the land Lands in question were ordered to be subdivided and brought forward for sale in suitable allotments a short time ago – “Urgent” Notes re above Transmitted for report of Surveyor General – noted – to be returned Lands in which coal appears were divided into allotments & brought to sale & some were sold, but they are above Ipswich, not between Ipswich & Brisbane “as the situation of the place where the coal is being worked by Reid & Boyland”, nor have parties applied to purchase land, unless in fictitious names Entd No 51/272 fol 341 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Best plan is to divide these lands into suitable allotments & bring them forward for sale Surveyor General, Commissioner Barney informed – “End of year” Resubmitted Resubmitted several times

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1852 04 07~ 1852 04 23~

To be reminded? To be left to the Surveyor General [Ref 43/08023 – see A2.13 p 649]

51/08514 51/08514

1851 08 30 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F”

1851 08 29 1851 08 30~ 1851 09 01~ 1851 09 02~ 1851 09 10

Letter forwarding in order to their proclamation for sale at Ipswich, descriptions of portions of Crown Land, particulars stated in the Schedule [Descriptions not filmed here] [No 51/447] & Notes in margin W N Not aware of any objection for the sale of these lands Approved Proclaimed 9th September for sale at Ipswich on 15th October 1851 Colonial Treasurer with descriptions and tracings [Cover Sheet] Ipswich Schedule [Situation/ No of allotment / Quantity/ Applicant / Upset price per acre/ Remarks ] Suburban Lots Parish of Walloon Allots 1-11/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale; they form part of 1480 acres of land under lease to James Sheridan as Lot 4 of sale at Ipswich on 22nd May 1850 Country Lots Parish of Walloon Allots 2-11/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale; they form parts of 800, 640 & 1480 acres respectively under lease to Kyran Walsh & James Sheridan as Lots 1,2 & 4 of the sale at Ipswich on 22nd May 1850 Parish of Mutdarpilly [Mutdapilly?] at Dunlop’s Plains 640 acres/ George Thorn/ Land not hitherto proclaimed for sale; it forms part of 1200 acres under lease to John Sutherland as Lot 26 of the sale at Ipswich on 27th September 1849

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51/08445 1851 08 29 Hon CS~ Immigration Office, Sydney H H Browne

1851 08 27

Letter returning applications [see p 382 +] for permission to import Continental Labourers noted in enclosed List [see p 381] - referred for report Para 2: Recommends promise of Bounty as per following – mentions Regulations of 7th April 1847: To Edward Ogilvie bounty of £18 per head for 10 persons – 5 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Henry Garrard bounty of £18 per head for 10 persons – 5 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Alfred William Phillips bounty of £18 per head for 6 persons – 3 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Thomas Holmes bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons – 2 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Alexander McDougall bounty of £18 per head for 2 persons – 1 shall be male & skilled vinedresser To Alexander Walker Scott bounty of £18 per head for 10 persons – 5 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Francis Rossi bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons – 2 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To John Savory Rodd [also spelt Savery, Savary] bounty of £18 per

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“C A F” H H Browne, Agent for Immigration

1851 08 29~ 1851 09 30 1851 09 30~ 1851 10 10

head for 6 persons – 3 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To William Caswell bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons – 2 shall be males, one a wine cooper & the other a skilled vinedresser To John Neathway Brown bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons – 2 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To George Leslie bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons– 2 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Patrick Leslie bounty of £18 per head for 2 persons – 1 shall be male & skilled vinedresser To Ralph Thomas Gore bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons – 2 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Thomas Ayerst bounty of £18 per head for 2 persons– 1 shall be male & skilled vinedresser To Stephen Mehan bounty of £18 per head for 2 persons – 1 shall be male & skilled vinedresser To Alfred Sandeman bounty of £18 per head for 2 persons – 1 shall be male & skilled vinedresser To John Gammie bounty of £18 per head for 6 persons – 3 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Edward Lord bounty of £18 per head for 6 persons – 3 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Thomas J Hawkins bounty of £18 per head for 6 persons – 3 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Philip Friell bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons – 2 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To William Bland bounty of £18 per head for 4 persons – 2 shall be males & skilled vinedressers To Gilbert Cory bounty of £18 per head for 2 persons– 1 shall be male & skilled vinedresser To Morgan Poole bounty of £18 per head for 2 persons – 1 shall be male & skilled vinedresser Para 3: Amount incurred on account of this Immigration is £5603-10-0 Amount of Bounties promised to date £4644-0-0 with further expenditure of £1908-0-0 – if applications acceded to, total amount to present time £12155-10-0 [No 51/187] & Notes in margin Approved Mr Secretary Walcott in duplicate Applicants with Permissions Permissions dated September 30 Draft Despatch with duplicate Permissions Inform Emigration Agent Agent for Emigration – noted Enclosure referred to List of Applications for Permission to introduce German Emigrants [Register No of Application in Colonial Secretary’s Office/ Date of Application/ Name of Applicant/ No of families/ Bounty payable/ Address ]

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[italics = information penciled in] 51/06590 - 6 June - Edward Ogilvie - 5 families - £180 – Yulgilbar 51/06600 – 16 June – Henry Garrard – 5 families - £180 – Tunstall, Richmond River 51/06700 – 21 June – Alfred Alexander Phillips – 3 families - £108 – Paterson 51/06701 – May – Thomas Holmes – 2 families - £72 – Clarence River 51/07064 – 12 July – Alexander McDougall – 1 family - £36 – Maitland 51/07252 – 22 July – Alexander Walker Scott – 5 families - £180 – Ash Island 51/07329 – 24 July – Francis Rossi – 2 families - £72 – Sydney 51/07414 – 23 July – John Savory Rodd [see also Savery, Savary] – 3 families - £180 - Bathurst 51/07470 – 26 July – William Caswell – 2 families - £72 – Balickera 51/07609 – 4 Aug – John Neathway Browne [also spelt Brown] – 2 families - £72 – Botany 51/07700 – 22 July – George Leslie – 2 families - £72 – Drayton 51/07701 – 22 July – Patrick Leslie – 1 family - £36 – Drayton 51/07702 – 22 July – Ralph Thomas Gore – 2 families - £72 – Drayton 51/07703 – 22 July – Thomas Ayerst – 1 family - £36 – Drayton 51/07704 – 24 July – Stephen Mehan – 1 family - £36 – Drayton 51/07705 – 23 July – Alfred Sandeman – 1 family - £36 – Darling Downs 51/07706 – 25 July – John Gammie – 3 families - £108 – Drayton 51/07707 – 26 July – Edward Lord – 3 families - £108 – Drayton 51/07708 – 21 July – Thomas J Hawkins – 3 families - £108 – Bathurst 51/07709 – 5 Aug – Philip Friell – 2 families - £72 – Sydney 51/07922 – 4 Aug – William Bland – 2 families - £72 – Sydney 51/07923 – 6 Aug – Gilbert Cory – 1 family - £36 – Paterson 51/07924 - 29 July – Morgan Poole – 1 family - £36 – Paterson TOTAL: 53 families - £1908

51/06590 1851 07 05 Hon CS Yulgilbar Edward Ogilvie “W E”

1851 06 06 1851 07 08

At top: “E Ogilvie” Letter requesting bounties for 5 vinedressers & their families to be imported from Germany under Immigration Notice dated 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Immigration 51/1278 – 14 July – See 51/08445

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51/06600 1851 07 05 Hon CS Tunstall, Richmond River Henry Garrard “W E”

1851 06 16 1851 07 07 1851 07 08

At top: “Henry Garrard” Letter requesting permission to import 5 families of Continental vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 [very faint] Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted Inform - Mr Garrard [crossed out] Immigration 51/1279 – 14 July 1851 Note re above - See 51/08445

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[Cover] The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney

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51/06700 1851 07 09 Hon CS Bonavista, Paterson A W Phillips [“Alfred William” penciled in under signature] “W E”

1851 06 21 1851 07 11 1851 07 14~

At top: “A W Phillips” Letter applying for permission to import 3 families of continental labourers under Regulations7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform – Mr Phillips [crossed out] Immigration 51/1283 – 15 July 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/06701 1851 07 09 Hon CS Clarence Town Thomas Holmes “W E”

1851 05 00~ 1851 07 14 1851 07 14~

At top: “Thomas Holmes” Letter applying for permission to import 2 families of Continental Labourers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted Inform – Mr Holmes [crossed out] Immigration 51/1284 – 15 July 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07064 1851 07 19 Hon CS Maitland Alexander McDougall “W E”

1851 07 12 1851 07 21 1851 07 22~ 1851 07 27

At top: “A McDougall” Letter applying for permission to import 1 family of Continental Labourers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Mr McDougall [crossed out] Immigration 51/1339 – 23 July 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07252 1851 07 24 Hon CS Ash Island A W Scott [“Alexander Walker” penciled in under signature] “W E”

1851 07 22 1851 07 28~ 1851 07 25~ 1851 07 28~

At top: “A W Scott” Letter applying for permission to import 5 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Mr Scott Immigration 51/1368 – 29 July 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07329 1851 07 26 Hon CS Sydney F Rossi “W E”

1851 07 24 1851 07 26 1851 07 28~

At top: “F Rossi” Letter applying for permission to import 2 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform – Mr Rossi [crossed out] Immigration 51/1367 – 29 July 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07414 1851 07 29 Hon CS Blackdown, Bathurst J Savery Rodd [also spelt Savary, Savory]

1851 07 23

At top: “J S Rodd” Letter applying for permission to import 3 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847

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“W E”

1851 07 29 1851 07 29~ 1851 07 30

& Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Mr Rodd [crossed out] Immigration 51/1390 – 2 August 1851 – See 51/08445

51/07470 1851 07 31 Hon CS Balickera William Caswell, Lt RN W Elyard for the CS

1851 07 26 1851 07 31 1851 07 31~ 1851 08 01

At top: “William Caswell” Letter applying for permission to introduce one wine cooper & one vine dresser [also spelt vinedresser] under Regulations 7th April 1847 – has a vineyard & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Mr Caswell Immigration 51/1397 – 4 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07609 1851 08 05 Hon CS Bunnerong House, Botany John Neathway Brown [also spelt Browne] “W E”

1851 08 04 1851 08 05 1851 08 06~

At top: “J N Brown” Letter applying for permission to import 2 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform - Mr Brown [crossed out] Immigration 51/1468 – 5 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07700 1851 08 06 Hon CS Drayton George F Leslie [“George Leslie” penciled in at bottom of page] “W E”

1851 07 22 1851 08 07

At top: “G F Leslie” Letter applying for permission to import 2 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Immigration 51/1438 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07701 1851 08 06 Hon CS Drayton Patrick Leslie [“Patrick Leslie” penciled in at bottom of page] “W E”

1851 07 22 1851 08 07

At top: “P Leslie” Letter applying for permission to import 1 family of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Immigration 51/1437 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07702 1851 08 06 Hon CS Drayton Ralph T Gore [“Ralph Thomas Gore” penciled in at bottom of page] “W E”

1851 07 22 1851 08 06

At top: “R T Gore” Letter applying for permission to import 2 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform

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Immigration 51/1430 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

51/07703 1851 08 06 Hon CS Drayton Thomas Ayerst [“Thomas Ayerst” penciled in at bottom of page] “W E”

1851 07 22 1851 08 06 1851 08 08~

At top: “Thomas Ayerst” Letter applying for permission to import 1 family of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Immigration 51/1431 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07704 1851 08 06 Hon CS Drayton Stephen Mehan “W E”

1851 07 24 1851 08 07

At top: “S Mehan” Letter applying for permission to import 1 family of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Immigration 51/1432 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07705 1851 08 06 Hon CS Darling Downs Alfred Sandeman “W E”

1851 07 23 1851 08 07 1851 08 08~

At top: “A Sandeman Letter applying for permission to import 1 family of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Immigration 51/1433 – 12 August 1851~ – See 51/08445

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51/07706 1851 08 06 Hon CS Drayton John Gammie [“John Gammie” penciled in at bottom of page] “W E”

1851 07 25 1851 08 07 1851 08 08~

At top: “John Gammie” Letter applying for permission to import 3 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Informed Immigration 51/1434 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07707 1851 08 06 Hon CS Drayton Edward Lord “W E”

1851 07 26 1851 08 07 1851 08 08~

At top: “Edward Lord” Letter applying for permission to import 3 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Informed Immigration 51/1435 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07708 1851 08 06 Hon CS Walmer, Bathurst Thomas J Hawkins

1851 07 21

At top: “Thomas J Hawkins” Letter applying for permission to import 3 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847

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“W E”

1851 08 07 1851 08 08~

& Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Informed Immigration 51/1436 – 12 August 1851 – See 51/08445

51/07709 1851 08 06 Hon CS Sydney P Friell [“Philip Friell” penciled in under signature] “W E”

1851 08 05 1851 08 08~ 1851 08 11~

At top: “P Friell” Letter applying for permission to import 2 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Mr Friell Immigration 51/1442 – 13 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07922 1851 08 13 Hon CS Sydney, New South Wales W Bland “W E”

1851 08 04~ 1851 08 14 1851 08 15~

At top: W Bland” Letter applying for permission to import 2 families of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes re above Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Mr Bland Immigration 51/1458 – 16 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07923 1851 08 13 Hon CS Vacy, Paterson Gilbert Cory “W E”

1851 08 06 1851 08 14 1851 08 15

At top: “G Cory” Letter applying for permission to import 1 family of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform Mr Cory Immigration 51/1459 – 16 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/07924 1851 08 13 Hon CS Paterson Morgan Poole “W E”

1851 07 29 1851 08 14

At top: “Morgan Poole” Letter applying for permission to import 1 family of Continental Vinedressers under Regulations 7th April 1847 & Notes in margin Agent for Emigration – noted – to be returned Inform~ [page torn here] Immigration 51/1460 – 16 August 1851 – See 51/08445

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51/08446

1851 08 29 Hon CS

Lunatic & Invalid Establishment, Parramatta Patrick Hill

1851 08 28

At top: “Medical Advisor to the Government” Letter reporting escape of Joseph H McMurry “Havering” – received as patient from Cockatoo Island 6 May 1851 – showed no symptoms of insanity, was employed to assist Attendants – details re his escape [No 51/72]

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51/08446 51/08446

Hon CS Visiting Justice, Lunatic & Invalid Establishment, Parramatta

“C A F” Lunatic & Invalid Establishment, Parramatta David Forbes VJ Lunatic & Invalid Establishment, Parramatta E H Statham

1851 08 29~ 1851 09 01 1851 08 28 1851 08 28

Para 2: John Knocton, Keeper, in this case is best & most efficient attendant on the Establishment & Notes in margin Usual steps to be taken to retake him As Dr Hill reports so favourably of the Keeper from whose charge this man escaped, his want of vigilance may be overlooked in this instance Dr Hill At top: “Visiting Justice of Lunatic & Invalid Establishment Parramatta” Letter forwarding report of E H Statham Storekeeper to Lunatic & Invalid Establishment Parramatta re absconding of Joseph McMurray [also spelt McMurry] per “Havering” 1849 – Insane [No J 51/9] & Note in margin: (34) At top: “Storekeeper of the Lunatic & Invalid Establishment Parramatta” Letter reporting re male exile: Margin Joseph McMurray per “Havering” 1849 – 7 yrs Tried at Q S Sydney – 6 August 1850 7 years – Roads Received from Cockatoo Island 6 May 1851 as being insane, effected escape by scaling wall & has not been re-taken [No 51/33] & Notes in margin Has shown no symptoms of insanity since admission – he acts as wardsman

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51/08447 1851 08 29 Hon CS Esk Bank, Hartley Thomas Brown, Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” W Elyard for the CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney “T L M”

1851 08 26 1851 08 30~ 1851 08 31~ 1851 09 01 1851 09 01 1851 09 08 1851 09 09 1851 09 12

At top: “Entd 1.BC.B – 1 September 1851” Letter re Mr D’Arcy’s appointment as Surveyor District of Hartley – prepared to commence but has not received instructions re measuring Lots – requests instructions be forwarded as soon as possible [No 51/9] & Notes in margin 51/06855, 51/206 Refer to Surveyor General to whom applications for land to be measured & offered for sale are addressed – inform Mr Brown Yes Blank Cover – noted – to be returned Mr Brown informed Notes re above Re measurement of lands for sale: mentions Mr Brown & Mr D’Arcy who does not have materials to undertake measuring etc – refers to Mr D’Arcy’s letter 25 August & his intention to come to Sydney Mr D’Arcy must be in position to act as Licensed Surveyor & applications should be made through Mr Brown for lands alluded to Entd No 51/249 fol 332 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Copy of report to Mr Brown

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“C A F” 1851 09 22 1851 09 23

Copy of report to Commissioner Brown Surveyor General informed

51/06855 1851 07 15 Hon CS Esk Bank, Hartley Thomas Brown. Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” W Elyard for the CS S A Perry, Deputy Surveyor General “C A F”

1851 07 12 1851 07 17~ 1851 07 22 1851 07 23 1851 07 24 1851 07 29~ 1851 08 04 1851 08 09

At top: “Entd 1.BC.D – 22 July 1851” Letter re complaints by Applicants unable to purchase land in District – recommends Mr D’Arcy be allowed to survey lands in the District [No 51/8] & Notes in margin & on p 417 See 51/06901 Refer to Surveyor General Blank Cover – noted – to be returned Police District Hartley is small portion of Surveying District assigned to Licensed Surveyor Charlton extending into Counties of Northumberland, Cook, Hunter & part of Westmoreland – applicants must wait for measurement of lands applied for – discusses Re Mr D’Arcy: former member of Department – considerable practice in the field “both here & in Van Diemen’s Land” – if appointment sanctioned, his operations to be limited to Police District where he is Clerk of the Bench Entd 51/202 fol 314 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Bench recommend & Deputy Surveyor General has no objection, so Mr D’Arcy to be authorised to act as Licensed Surveyor Police District Hartley - not to interfere with duties as Clerk of Petty Sessions Notice Mr Brown, The Bench, Surveyor General [Ref 51/08447]

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51/06901 51/06901

1851 07 16 Hon CS Bench of Magistrates, Hartley

Police Office, Hartley James Walker JP, Andrew Brown JP Thomas Brown JP, J O Norton JP Hartley F R D’Arcy, Clerk of Petty Sessions

1851 07 14 1851 07 12

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Hartley” Letter re delay with Applications to purchase land – recommend appointment of Mr D’Arcy as Licensed Surveyor & Notes in margin See 51/06855 - Bench informed 9 August 1851 Letter re application to Governor General for authorisation to survey Crown Lands for purchase in District in addition to his present situation - formerly in Survey Department – discusses, also re increase in his pay

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51/08355 1851 08 28 Hon CS Police Office, Gayndah M C O’Connell JP Robert Wilkin JP, James B Reid JP Henry Herbert JP “C A F”

1851 07 25 1851 08 29~ 1851 09 01~ 1851 09 04~ 1851 09 11

Letter re formation of roads & bridges in District: £100 available - people “gratuitously” willing to undertake supervision - propose William Humphries [Humphreys?] of Wetheron & David Archer of Coonambula – request amount be placed in Commercial Bank Sydney – work to commence without delay & Notes in margin W V For approval £50 may be advanced Approved Auditor General, Bench Gayndah

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51/08297 1851 08 26 Hon CS Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General “C A F” Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney

1851 08 22 1851 08 26~ 1851 08 27~ 1851 09 08 1851 06 10

Memorandum No 115: encloses Abstract of Increase of Salaries to Persons employed in Department of Port Master Moreton Bay during June last, for Governor General’s authority – re claim of 25% for under mentioned Parties: Frederick Freeman, Harbour Master – actual salary £150 per annum Charles Watson, Pilot – actual salary 4/6 per diem Officers not included in Para 2 of Colonial Secretary’s Circular No 90 of 10 June last & Notes in margin Circular enclosed Parties entitled to increase for month of June Auditor General [PRINTED] Letter re rise in prices of “all the necessaries of life” & increase of 25% authorised to salaries of all Government Clerks of or below the Third Class, Clerks of Benches & Chief Constables Para 2: Salaries of Boatmen, Messengers & other inferior servants of government increased at rate of 1/- per day

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51/08257 1851 08 23 Hon CS Sydney J C Wickham “C A F”

1851 08 23 1851 08 23~ 1851 08 23~ 1851 08 26

Letter re payment £38-17-0 to Mrs Ballow in account of services performed by her late husband during quarantine of ship “Emigrant” – requests sum be paid to his public account, Bank of Australasia in order to forward it to her on return of the “Shamrock” to Port Phillip Paras 2-3: Reasons for his request – mentions Dr Simpson as Dr Ballow’s agent and gives necessary undertakings & Notes in margin May be authorised Yes – Immediate Colonial Treasurer, Capt Wickham

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1851 07 29 1851 08 01~ 1851 08 09

Letter re application on behalf of widow of late Dr Ballow that his services at Quarantine Station be remunerated in same proportion as those of Drs Mallon & Barton viz 2 guineas per diem [see also p 606-607] Paras 2 & 3: Discusses Dr Ballow’s contribution when in charge of Quarantine Station – services “not of an ordinary nature” Para 4: If approved. Dr Ballow’s widow entitled to extra allowance of 1 guinea per day – sum due £38-17-0 & Notes in margin Dr Ballow would have been entitled to the same amount as Drs Mallon & Barton – application reasonable & may be acceded to Police Magistrate, Auditor General [Ref 51/08257]

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51/08195 1851 08 21 Hon CS Parramatta Patrick Hill

1851 08 19

At top: “Medical Adviser to the Government” Letter reporting on Dr Swift’s account for medical attendance on prisoners at Moreton Bay – mentions Auditor General’s letter to Police Magistrate Brisbane No 586 – also discusses Dr Swift’s visits to Smith & Hopkins & amounts charged [No 51/48] Para 2: Re case of Philip Gallagher: recommends fee 1 guinea to Dr Swift be authorised

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“C A F”

1851 08 22 1851 08 24~ 1851 08 30

& Notes in margin Letters of Auditor General & Police Magistrate & Account of Dr Swift Under this report, Dr Swift’s account £2-11-0 in 51/07438 may be approved Yes Auditor General

51/07438 51/07438

1851 07 30 Hon CS J C Wickham, Police Magistrate, Brisbane

Sydney J C Wickham “W E” Audit Office, Sydney William Lithgow, Auditor General

1851 07 29 1851 07 31~ 1851 08 02~ 1851 08 07 1851 08 07~ 1851 07 25

Forwarding letter & account received from Auditor General [Account not filmed here] Para 2: Re charges for visiting James Smith & Robert Hopkins in lock-up & times visited Para 3: Re Phillip Gallaghan [as it is – see also Philip Gallagher] – sent for Dr Swift to give evidence - man suffering from blow to head received from Constable apprehending him Note in margin: Presumed this evidence was given at Police Office investigation – Dr Swift would not be entitled to any fee on this account Para 4: Re payment of Dr Swift’s fee by Gallaghan: sentenced to 6 months imprisonment at last Circuit Court – seeks authority for payment from public funds & Notes in margin W V Refer to Medical Adviser to the Government Yes Blank cover – noted – to be returned Capt Wickham informed [Ref 51/08195] Letter returning account of Dr Swift [not filmed here] for medical attendance to prisoners in Lock-up Brisbane – re charges for visiting James Smith & Robert Hopkins – re fee for giving evidence before Bench “as to state of health of Philip Gallaghan wounded in head” – inadmissible unless supported by necessary authority [No 586] & Notes in margin 11 February to 14 March 1851 - £2-11-0

A2.21 436 – 438 439 – 440

51/08091 51/08091

1851 08 19 Hon CS Surveyor General’s Office, Sydney T L Mitchell “C A F”

1851 08 18 1851 08 19~ 1851 08 19~ 1851 08 21~ 1851 08 30

At top: “82 enclosures” Letter forwarding in order for their proclamation for sale at Brisbane, descriptions of portions of Crown Lands [not filmed here], particulars of which are stated in accompanying Schedule [51/421] Para 2: Police Magistrate’s letter (51/02446) urging sale of portions of land returned herewith & Notes in margin W N No objection to these lands being proclaimed for sale Approved Proclaimed 28th August for sale at Brisbane Moreton Bay on 1st October 1851 Colonial Treasurer with Descriptions, Capt Wickham [Cover] Brisbane Schedule

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[Situatio n/ No of allotment / No of Section/ Quantity/ Applicant / Upset price per acre/ Remarks ] Town Lots North Brisbane Allots 9-10/ Section 10/ The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 13 & 14 on 1st August 1849 but not sold South Brisbane Allots 1-10/ Section 11/ The Crown/ Allotments were offered for sale as Lots 70-79 on 15th January 1851 but not sold North Brisbane Allots 12-17/ Sect 10/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 2-5/ Sect 11/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 14-17/ Sect 11/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 1-4/ Sect 38A/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Allots 1-4/ Sect 38B/ The Crown/ Allotments not hitherto proclaimed for sale Suburban Lots Western Suburban Allotments, South Brisbane Allots 45-46/ The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 60 & 61 on 15th January 1851 but not sold Eastern Suburban Allotments, South Brisbane Allots 41-43, 47, 52-54/ The Crown/ Allotments offered for sale as Lots 15-17, 21, 26-28 on 15th January 1851 but not sold

51/02446 51/02446

1851 03 10 Hon CS Capt J C Wickham RN, Police Magistrate

Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham, Police Magistrate “C A F” W Elyard for the CS North Brisbane

1851 03 03 1851 03 10~ 1851 03 13 1851 01 18

At top: “Entd 1.BC.M – 14 March 1851” Letter applying for certain allotments of land be included in next land sale & others brought forward as soon as practicable [No 51/11] Town of Brisbane North Unsold allotments in Sections 1-10 & 11 Allotments in Sections 28 & 30 in continuation of Queen Street towards Custom House The whole of Sections 15-16-24-37 & 38 In Brisbane South Allotments 4 & 5 of Section 11 Suburban Lots All the Eastern Suburban allotments in Parish of South Brisbane which were not sold at sale of 15th January last Western Suburban allotments in Parish of South Brisbane Nos 45 & 46 Some Country Lots near Kedron Brook as stated in enclosed Application marked A & Notes in margin Surveyor General Blank cover – noted – to be returned [Ref 51/08091] Letter re desire to purchase allotments of land in North Brisbane – requesting they be surveyed & brought forward for sale as soon as possible Allotments referred to:

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51/02446

Capt Wickham RN, Police Magistrate

James Dunlop, David Petrie? Patrick Peacy, William Doran

[no date]

4 remaining Allotments in Section 1 Remaining Allotments in Section 11 Allotments in Sections 28 & 31 in continuation of Queen Street towards Custom House Remaining Allotments in Section 10 Whole of Section 24 Whole of Sections 15 & 16 Whole of Sections 37 & 38 Signatories James Gibbon, Ambrose Eldridge, G J Poole, John S Beach, W Fitzpatrick, James Sutherland, George McAdam, W Watson, George Dickins, John Markwell, William Thornton, Daniel Peterson, George F Leslie, Patrick Leslie, J Richardson, J S Langridge, Henry Hockings At top: “A” Letter applying for land to be brought forward for sale viz piece of land adjoining the German Mission Station on Kedron Brook, to contain from 20-30 acres in each Lot – re application to Surveyor General in May last

452

51/08017 1851 08 16 Hon CS Moreton Island Frederick Freeman, Harbour Master

1851 08 06 1851 08 18~ 1851 08 19~

At top: “F Freeman” Letter re Governor General’s authority for him to survey & examine Passenger Ships sailing from Moreton Bay, as well as Passenger Ships sailing from the United Kingdom according to Act of Parliament & Notes in margin M F Not aware of anything required to be done on this – “Put by”

A2.21 453

51/08004 51/08004

1851 08 16 Hon CS Her Majesty’s Gaol, Brisbane John Stephen Ferriter J Meade Swift MD Frederick James Barton MRCS Eng

1851 08 08 1851 08 16~ 1851 08 18~ 1851 08 19 1851 08 08~

At top: “Visiting Magistrate” Forwarding Affidavit of wife of James Proudlove together with Opinion on Oath of 2 Medical Practitioners North Brisbane – Warrant issued to Gaoler to keep said lunatic in safe custody pending Governor General’s decision & Note in margin M F Notes re above Warrant of Committal not sent as it should have been - sufficient in deposition to justify man’s removal to Asylum as dangerous lunatic Warrant for signature herewith [not filmed here] Visiting Justice At Police Office, Brisbane this 8th day of August 1851 Before J S Ferriter JP, W A Duncan JP: Jacob Meade Swift MD states he has seen & examined James Proudlove & is of opinion that he is a dangerous lunatic “Sworn before us the time and place above mentioned – John Stephen Ferriter JP, W A Duncan JP” Frederick James Barton Surgeon states he has seen James Proudlove & is of opinion that he is a dangerous lunatic

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51/08004

Mary Ann Proudlove

1851 08 08~

“Sworn before us the time and place above mentioned – John Stephen Ferriter JP, W A Duncan JP” New South Wales, Brisbane - To Wit: The information & complaint of Mary Ann Proudlove of Brisbane taken this 8th day of August 1851 before the undersigned two of Her Majesty’s Justices of the Peace re her husband James Proudlove: not in his right mind, violent towards her & a little girl servant – prays Bench will afford her protection “Sworn before us this 8th day of August 1851 – John Stephen Ferriter JP, W A Duncan JP”

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51/08115 1851 08 20 Hon CS Brisbane James Sutherland “W E” Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney William Lithgow [crossed out] John Buchanan

1851 08 04 1851 08 22 1851 08 23~ 1851 08 19

At top: “James Sutherland” Letter re Notice of 21st July calling for Tenders for Provisions etc for Brisbane – unable to obtain printed forms but has sent in Tender in writing Note re above Referred to Auditor General with reference to the accompanying Schedule Noted – to be returned Tender has been accepted [Cover] O H M Service/ The Honble/ Colonial Secretary/ Sydney “Per Overland Mail” [postmarked – very faint: PAID AT BRISBANE] [PRINTED FORM] [Note: This document has been crossed through & noted at top “See amended Schedule” – not filmed here] SCHEDULE OF TENDERS received for supplying Rations of Provisions and other Articles, for the Colonial Service, in the District of Brisbane New South Wales, for the period *from the 15th August 1851 to the 31st March 1852, pursuant to Advertisement dated 21st July 1851 inserted in Government Gazette from 22nd July to 8th August 1851, which Tenders were opened on the 18th August 1851 RATIONS AND ARTICLES OF SUPPLY/ George Edmondston – only Tender/ Present prices [details] At bottom of page: *The period is incorrectly stated in the Tender viz “15 August 1850” “31 March 1851” – “H L” Note [note has been crossed through] This being the only Tender, price for forage considered high – recommend refer Tender to Police Magistrate Brisbane with instructions same may be accepted from 1st September 1851 is supplies cannot be obtained on better terms

A2.21 458 459 460 461 462

51/07950 1851 08 14 Hon CS Crown Lands office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

1851 08 12

Letter re application of Messrs Lyall Scott & Co as agents of Richard Birrell for reversal of forfeiture of “Picurdah” Run – mentions interview with Mr Scott & explanation re neglect to pay licence fee into Treasury [No 51/230? – could be 51/280] Para 2: Under explanation, recommends forfeiture of Run be defeated

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“C A F”

1851 08 14~ 1851 08 15~ 1851 08 16~ 1851 08 16

& Notes in margin 51-2985 M F Not aware of any objection 51/06597 Approved Colonel Barney, Auditor General, Colonial Treasurer – “A O M”

51/06597 1851 07 05 Hon CS Crowns Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1851 07 03 1851 07 05~ 1851 07 09~ 1851 07 10~ 1851 07 15 1851 08 02~

Letter re application of Messrs Lyall Scott & Co as agents of Richard Birrell for reversal of forfeiture of “Picurdah” Run – letter intimating acceptance of Tenders for said Station was addressed to Mr Birrell to the care of Messrs Lyall Scott & Co [No 51/188] & Notes in margin No 51-2626 M F Under circumstances, not sure whether not a case in which forfeiture should be allowed to be defeated 51/06080 Query whether Chief Commissioner entertains the opposite opinion Refer to him on that point Colonel Barney - “A O M” End of month Resubmitted [Ref 51/07950]

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51/06080 1851 06 19 Hon CS Crowns Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands

1851 06 17 1851 06 19~ 1851 06 23~ 1851 06 23 1851 06 26

Letter re application from Messrs Lyall Scott & Co agents of Richard Birrell for reversal of forfeiture of Run called “Picurdah” District of Darling Downs for which Mr Birrell’s Tender had been accepted but forfeited in consequence of non-payment of rent [No 51/168] Para 2: Cannot recommend to Governor General that request of applicants should be complied with Para 3: Reasons – mentions neglect of Mr Birrell’s agents & Notes in margin 51-2364 M F Re Colonel Barney’s view of the case – discusses aspects Obtain Chief Commissioner’s further report on the point suggested Colonel Barney – “A O M” [Ref 51/06597]

A2.21 468 – 470

51/07912 1851 08 13 Hon CS Police Office, Gayndah M C O’Connell JP Robert Wilkin JP James B Reid JP Henry Herbert JP “W E” Audit Office – “W L”

1851 07 22 1851 08 14 1851 08 15 1851 08 19

At top: “A.O.1616-15/8/51” Letter re delay with pay & allowances to members of Police Establishment due to remote location – up to 2 months in arrears, consequent hardship & inconvenience – request Governor General’s approval for them to be paid one month in advance & Notes in margin Refer for opinion of Auditor General – noted – to be returned There being Police Benches equally & even more remote than Gayndah not advisable to pay Constabulary of this Bench a month in advance – re difficulty of receiving back sums overpaid in advance Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office

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“C A F” 1851 08 19~ 1851 08 23

Inform Bench to this effect Bench Gayndah


1851 08 08 1851 08 10~ 1851 08 22

Letter re supervision of repair to roads in Moreton Bay District and letters from Mr Ferriter proposing parties willing to assist - re road from Court House to Breakfast Creek, those proposed all connected with government, suggests names of Ambrose Eldridge & F Strange be added & Notes in margin Approved Mr Ferriter

A2.21 473 - 474

51/07531 1851 08 02 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane John Stephen Ferriter JP for the Police Magistrate

1851 07 18 1851 08 02~

At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter forwarding names of gentlemen willing to assist in superintendence of repair of roads - £100 available to Police Magistrate Brisbane to repair road from Court House to Breakfast Creek & Eagle Farm: Margin William Augustine Duncan JP, John Edward Barney JP, William Anthony Brown & Notes in margin: W V [Ref 51/07784]

A2.21 475


1851 07 18 1851 08 02~

At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter re £100 for repairing road from Brisbane to Ipswich – forwarding names of those to assist with superintendence of the work: Margin Henry Buckley, William Kent, John McCabe & Notes in margin: W V [Ref 51/07784]

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1851 07 18 1851 08 02~

At top: “Police Magistrate Brisbane” Letter re £100 for clearing etc the road from North Brisbane to Moggill Creek & Wivenhoe Passes – forwarding names of those to assist with superintendence of the work: Margin John Richardson, Richard James Coley, George Edmondstone [as it is – also spelt Edmondston] & Notes in margin: W V [Ref 51/07784]

A2.21 477

51/07781 1851 08 08 Hon CS Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F”

1851 08 05 1851 08 09~ 1851 08 12 1851 08 13~ 1851 08 16

Submitting letter from Gideon A Scott requesting reversal of forfeiture of Run “Uhla” Wide Bay District – recommends request be complied with [Letter not filmed here] [No 51/228] & Notes in margin 51-3215 M F Not aware of any objection Approved Colonel Barney, Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General – “A O M”

A2.21 478 - 479

51/07778 1851 08 08 Hon CS Sydney J C Wickham

1851 08 08

Letter requesting extension of leave for 6 weeks from 15th “of this month” – advice on medical grounds to delay departure of his family to the country for a longer period &

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“C A F”

1851 08 10~ 1851 08 16

Notes in margin Approved Capt Wickham

51/03967 1851 04 22 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane J C Wickham “C A F”

1851 04 14 1851 04 23~

Letter re leave of absence from Brisbane approved for 2 months: informing receipt of Subpoena to attend Trial at Circuit Court Brisbane – need to delay departure until Assizes over [No 51/20] & Notes in margin Read [Ref 51/07778]

A2.21 481 - 482

51/02964 51/02964

1851 03 24

Hon CS~ Hon CS

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

1851 03 18 1851 03 18 1851 03 25~ 1851 03 26

Letter re Mrs Wickham’s health & recommendation from medical men for “change of air”, colder climate: application made for 2 months leave of absence – mentions Circuit Court Brisbane in “May next” – Mr Elliot to appoint another Magistrate, Mr Ferriter for instance, to act as Deputy – re Census Returns – mentions Capt King has offered quarters to the family at Gidleigh Letter applying for 2 months leave of absence on account of Mrs Wickham’s ill health – advised to seek colder climate – to take family probably to Yass [No 51/16] Para 2: Duties of Police Office to be performed by Magistrates residing in Brisbane – J S Ferriter JP to attend to duties connected with Treasury Para 3: Re Census Returns & Notes in margin Approved – Immediate Capt Wickham [Ref 51/03967]

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51/08012 1851 08 16 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane John Stephen Ferriter Returning Officer

1851 08 11 1851 08 16~

At top: “Returning Officer Stanley Boroughs” Letter acknowledging receipt of Writ of Election for Electoral District Stanley Boroughs & Notes in margin M F – See 51/07771 [Cover] On Her Majesty’s Service/ The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney Returning Officer – Stanley Boroughs – 12 August 1851 [postmarked: BRISBANE- ? / AU * 11-1851; SYDNEY-NEW SOUTH WALES/ AU * 15-1851]

A2.21 491 492

51/08534 1851 09 01 Hon CS Woogaroo, Moreton Bay S Simpson

1851 08 14 1851 09 01~

At top: “S Simpson” Letter acknowledging receipt of Writ of Election for Electoral District of Moreton, Wide Bay, Burnett & Maranoa & Notes in margin M F Mem: “Writ handed to J Ferriter named to supersede me as Returning Officer for this Electoral District – S S - Brisbane 25 August 1851” See 51/07771

A2.21 493

51/08871 1851 09 10 Hon CS Eton Vale, Darling Downs Arthur Hodgson

1851 08 27

At top: “Returning Officer Clarence & Darling Downs” Letter acknowledging receipt of Writ of Election for Electoral District of Clarence & Darling Downs, copy of “Pamphlet” published by

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1851 09 10~

Arthur N Wrixon, Barrister being Electoral Act of New South Wales & Victoria, and Appointment & Commission as Returning Officer of the Electoral District together with printed copy of duties – late receipt due to delay with Overland Mail from Sydney to Drayton & Notes in margin: M F – See 51/07771

51/08010 1851 08 16 Hon CS Police Office, Brisbane John Stephen Ferriter Returning Officer

1851 08 11 1851 08 16~

At top: “Returning Officer Stanley” Letter acknowledging receipt of Writ of Election for Electoral District County of Stanley & Notes in margin: M F – See 51/07771 [Cover] On Her Majesty’s Service/ The Honble/ The Colonial Secretary/ Sydney Returning Officer – County of Stanley – 12 August 1851 [postmarked: BRISBANE- NEW S.WALES / AU * 11-1851~; SYDNEY-NEW SOUTH WALES/ AU * 16-1851~]

A2.21 496 497

51/07758 1851 08 07 Hon CS Sydney Patrick Gaynor, Constable “W E” Audit Office – “H L” “C A F”

1851 08 07 1851 08 07 1851 08 07 1851 07 07~ [as it is] 1851 08 08~ 1851 08 08 1851 08 10

Letter applying for 4 months salary due as Constable at Maryborough Wide Bay: arrived Sydney in charge of prisoners with Memorandum from Mr Bidwill JP Commissioner of Crown Lands re his pay – unable to obtain payment, needing to remain in Sydney until vessel returns Notes re above Referred for report of Auditor General – to be returned – Immediate Salary Abstracts for Police Maryborough in which Mr Gaynor’s name is included have been regularly placed in Warrant to 30 June last, & forwarded for payment to Colonial Treasury Seems salary of this Constable has been paid to the credit of Mr Bidwill – Warrant to be ordered for salary for July, not aware what else can be done Approved Auditor General Bench

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51/07725 51/07725

1851 08 07 Hon CS Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands, Sydney

Crown Lands Office, Sydney George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands “C A F” Wide Bay District, Tinana J C Bidwill, Commissioner

1851 08 02 1851 08 07~ 1851 08 12~ 1851 08 13~ 1851 08 16 1851 06 28

Letter re unauthorised improvements in Town of Maryborough as reported by Surveyor General & Asst Surveyor Labatt – now transmitting report of Commissioner Bidwill [see p 502] [No 51/225] & Notes in margin 51-3002, 51/07725 M F Not necessary to do anything more than acknowledge receipt No Colonel Barney - “A O M” [Ref 51/09014] At top: “51/3002” Letter re unauthorised occupation of land in Township of Maryborough – has never interfered with such occupation – discusses – impossible to prevent occupation until allotments are offered for sale [No 51/400] & Notes in margin

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1851 08 02 1851 08 02~

51/2040 Colonial Secretary 23 May 1851 Respecting improvements which have been & are being made in Maryborough without authority herewith Colonial Secretary May be forwarded for information of Governor General – instructions given to Surveyor General in accordance with views expressed by Commissioner

51/07678 1851 08 06 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston for the Bench “W E” John Buchanan

1851 07 08 1851 08 01~ 1851 08 08~ 1851 08 16 1851 08 18 1851 08 19 1851 08 19~ 1851 08 20~ 1851 08 22

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Drayton” Letter re request to Colonial Storekeeper to supply Arms & Ammunition to Police of the District – [List here] [No 51/26] Para 2: Articles received with exception of Powder Case & Key & Note pinned to margin 51/1242 – Bench Grafton [as it is] 2 January – Return of Arms etc sent to Colonial Storekeeper – 4 April & Notes in margin & on p 505 W V Referred for report of Colonial Storekeeper in reference to non-supply of Powder Case & Key – noted – to be returned Not supplied - none in Store Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office W V Bench to be informed Bench Drayton

A2.21 504 - 505

51/07679~ 1851 08 06 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston JP, Arthur Hodgson “W E” Colonial Storekeeper’s Office, Sydney - John Buchanan

1851 07 08 1851 08 07~ 1851 08 12 1851 10 07 1851 10 07

At top: “Bench of Magistrates Drayton” Letter re authority for expenditure of £12 from Vote for Casual Repairs to Police Buildings, in the repair of Court House: requesting Governor General will sanction purchase of furniture etc - Margin: For Desks, Chairs & Tables etc - urgently required for Court House - £12 [No 51/27] & Notes in margin 51/04207 W V Colonial Storekeeper to state cost of utensils supplied to Bench Drayton during present year – noted – to be returned £4-5-5 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office – see notation on 51/04207

A2.21 506 - 507

51/04207 1851 04 29 Hon CS Police Office, Drayton Christopher Rolleston JP for the Bench

1851 04 05 1851 04 29~ 1851 05 05~

At top: “Bench Drayton” Letter requesting permission to disburse funds voted for furniture & utensils – Margin: £12 - in necessary additions & alterations to interior accommodation of Court House [No 51/18] & Notes in margin W V Appropriation of money for furniture & utensils to repair of Court House irregular – amount applied for might be allowed out of £200 voted for

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“C A F”

1851 05 06~ 1851 05 10 1851 10 07~ 1851 10 17~ 1851 10 19~ 1851 10 29

casual repairs to public buildings beyond Settled Districts Approved Auditor General, Colonial Architect, Bench [Ref 51/07679] & Notes re above W V One half of £12 has already been expended in purchase of stores etc for the Bench – no objection to authorise Magistrates to expend remaining £6 in purchase of furniture for Court House Drayton Approved Auditor General, Colonial Architect, Bench Drayton

51/07649 1851 08 05 His Ex Sir C A Fitzroy, Governor General

Brisbane George F Poole, J Richardson, William Hobbs, Henry Buckley, Thomas Dowse “C A F” “C A F” W Elyard for the CS S A Perry “C A F”

1851 07 22 1851 08 04~ 1851 08 06~ 1851 08 08~ 1851 08 12 1851 08 12 1851 08 13 1851 08 14~ 1851 08 16~ 1851 08 19

At top: “G F Poole & others” Memorial praying for grant of land sufficient for purposes of a General Cemetery for Brisbane: public meeting convened by advertisement by Acting Police Magistrate & held in Court House Brisbane - Margin July 16, 1851 – meeting & resolution above due to refusal of Episcopal Minister “to inter remains of daughter of one of our respectable townsmen” – beg Governor General’s consideration Also at top: “Entd 1.BC.B – 13 August 1851” & Notes in margin Query whether Memorial received Apparently not - this intended as the Memorial Refer to Surveyor General – query if a General Cemetery already at Brisbane Blank cover – noted – to be returned Mr Poole informed & Notes re above [at p 511] Burial grounds for all denominations laid out adjoining both Towns of North & South Brisbane consisting of 5 acres for each place, subdivided into portions according to supposed requirements of each communion Entd No 51/227 fol 323 Vol 4 Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Applicants Mr Poole informed

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51/07645 1851 08 05 Hon CS Custom House, Sydney J Gibbes, Collector “C A F”

1851 08 04 1851 08 06~ 1851 08 11

At top: “Collector of Customs as Chairman of the Pilot Board” Letter re proclaiming the length of the voyage from Brisbane to Sydney: letters from Colonial Secretary & W A Duncan laid before Pilot Board & of opinion not expedient to interfere with coasting voyages [No 84] & Notes in margin 51/06851 Inform Mr Duncan Mr Duncan

A2.21 513

51/06851 1851 07 15 Hon CS Brisbane W A Duncan, Government Emigration Officer

1851 06 21

Letter re passengers by Coasting Vessels: reported by Mr Atkins Inspector of Police that passengers by Schooner “Emma” received short allowance of food for trip to Sydney – re Brig “Jack” to Sydney with large number of passengers – query whether provisions of

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“C A F”

1851 07 16~ 1851 07 22~ 1851 07 24~ 1851 07 26

Passenger Act should apply to passenger ships between these Ports – discussion re Colonial coasters & Notes in margin Other papers re Passenger Act – “Herewith” Does not appear passage between any Ports in Colony can be brought within protection of Passenger Act – need to legislate if deemed expedient to render its provisions applicable in such cases – consult Pilot Board; if favourable to its adoption, Crown Law Officers to advise Refer to Pilot as suggested Pilot Board [Ref 51/07645]

51/07603 1851 08 04 Hon CS Immigration Office, Sydney H H Browne “C A F”

1851 08 02 1851 08 05~ 1851 08 14

At top: “Agent for Immigration” Letter requesting advance of £50 to Police Magistrate Moreton Bay for incidental expenses re immigration – to pay to credit of his Public Account, Bank of Australasia [No 51/174] & Notes in margin Approved Auditor General, Immigration Agent

A2.21 517

51/07586 51/07586 51/07586

1851 08 04

Hon CS Henry Hughes & the other gentlemen signing the letter of 22 July 1851

“C A F” Drayton Henry Hughes, Hope & Ramsay, Colin J MacKenzie, Charles H Marshall, George F Leslie, G & J Gammie Arthur Hodgson “W E” “C A F” George Barney, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands Colonial Secretary’s Office, Sydney for the Colonial Secretary

1851 08 28~ 1851 08 29~ 1851 08 30 1851 07 22 1851 08 12~ 1851 08 16 1851 08 16 1851 08 26~ 1851 08 19~ 1851 08 23~ 1851 08 00~

Note Letter written according to report of Colonel Barney which was approved by Governor General – better to omit last paragraph – complaint not premature – assessment of Runs recently undertaken, nothing stated why not undertaken 3 years ago Omit last paragraph – “unnecessary & may give offence” Mr Hughes, Colonel Barney At top: “H Hughes & others” Letter from Licensed occupiers of Crown Lands District of Darling Downs enquiring re delay in issue of Leases for which Applications have been made – mention Governor General’s proclamation re Licenses – answer to be addressed to Henry Hughes Drayton & Notes in margin M F - “H106” & Notes re above Transmitted for report of Chief Commissioner of Crown lands– noted – to be returned - 16 “GB” Mr Hughes Inform writers to the effect of Chief Commissioner’s report Notes re above Leases of Runs which have been assessed & for which boundaries have been determined will be prepared as soon as forms can be procured - re printing - discusses – complaint of delays premature Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office [Draft] Letter re report from Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands re complaint of delay in issue of Leases in Darling Downs District – Governor General wishes to inform that leases of those Runs which have been

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Drayton assessed & boundaries have been determined will be prepared as soon as forms can be procured – printing being done as speedily as possible Para 2: Indicates His Excellency deems complaint preferred in letter to be premature [this paragraph crossed through]

51/07555 1851 08 02 Hon CS Drayton Thomas Alford W Elyard for the CS Audit Office – “W L”

1851 07 16 1851 08 11 1851 08 11 1851 08 12 1851 08 15~ 1851 08 15~ 1851 08 22

At top: “Thomas Alford” Letter urging payment of accounts for rations of forage supplied to Assistant Surveyor Bagot: forwarded 22nd March to Bank of New South Wales Brisbane 2 orders on Colonial Treasury with accounts annexed: Order for forage £22-13-0 - Order for rations £40-5-4 – [TOTAL] £62-18-4 4 months since - Bank Manager states they are not paid – seeking explanation Also at top: “A.O.1601-11/5/51” & “£40.5.4” & Notes re above Referred for report of Auditor General – noted – to be returned Inform Sum of £22-13-0 placed in Warrant 1st May last, sum of £40-5-4 on 16th July Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office Inform Mr Alford [Cover] O H M S/ To the/ Honble the Colonial Secretary/ Sydney “Paid” [postmarked: SYDNEY~-NEW SOUTH WALES/ AU * 1-1851~]

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51/07494 51/07494

1851 08 01 Hon CS His Ex Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, Governor

General Post Office Francis L S Merewether “C A F”

1851 07 29 1851 08 02~ 1851 08 11

Letter re postal communication to Maranoa District [No 51/69] Para 2: Forwarding Memorial from Residents of District praying for extension of the Post as previously applied for – recommends provision be made in Estimates for conveyance of mails beyond Settled Districts during 1852 & Notes in margin 50/10574 Approved Postmaster General At top: “51/56 – 5 July – Post Office” Memorial from Crown Lessees & others resident on Darling Downs, Lower Condamine & Maranoa District: Crown Lands Commissioner’s residence & Court of Petty Sessions at Surat in Maranoa District as well as proposed Native Police Station is distant from Drayton - nearest Post Office 180 miles, no postal communication between Drayton & Surat – best road & direct line to Maranoa District passes through village of Myall Creek & Settled District of Lower Condamine – re establishment of Mail on this line – re costs for private mail & the discontinuation of that post - Bench of Petty Sessions without means of postal communication - beg Governor to place sum on Estimates to

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Postmaster General, Sydney James Raymond, Postmaster General

Darling Downs Residents Crown Lands Office, Darling Downs Christopher Rolleston, Commissioner

1851 02 28 1851 03 27

defray costs of weekly mail from Drayton to Maranoa via Lower Condamine Signatories [p 533] Joshua & Alexander Bell – Jimbour; Colin J MacKenzie JP – Warra Warra; Dangar & Ferrett – Wallaun; John Ferrett – Hookswood; James Bennett – Wallaun; William Edwards – Caliguel; Leonard Edward Lester – Tiereyboo; Alfred Ashby – Colliguel [as it is – Caliguel?] J G Ewer JP – Wombo Forest; H Stanley Scholfield – Terrence?; Thomas Roskell [Roskill?] – Wombo; Goggs – Chinchilla; James A Liscombe – Jimbour; W P Gordon – Willumbilla [as it is - Wallumbilla?]; Charles Coxen – Bimbian; Frederick E Isaac – Goondoolmally; John Gilmore – Daandine; Coxen – Bimbian; James S Calvert – Halliford; John & Alfred Crowder – Weranga; David Welsh – Weranga; Finlay Ross – Green Bank [p 534] T De Lacy Moffatt JP – Coorangah; S J C Irving – Drayton; Joseph King – Myall Creek; Samuel Alford; J C Pearce; Benjamin Glennie BA; Mary Stewart - Myall Creek; William Cross – Myall Creek; Finly Ross[as it is] – Green Bank At top: “Answered 23 April 1851” Letter re want of postal communication between Calandoon [as it is - Callandoon?] & Drayton: south western portion Darling Downs District cut off from Moreton Bay (except via Tamworth) – distance Calandoon to Drayton 150 miles – by present route letter travels 500 miles - requesting extension of postal service Signatories [p 537] Henry Arding Thomas – Canning Creek; M Perston [Preston?] – Canning Creek; Henry Wilks – Coolmunda; Alexander Campbell – Whetston [as it is - Whetstone?] Robert Abercrombie – Bee Boo; Marshall – Goondiwindi; Richard Dines – Elangaba; E Bingham – Yulbar [as it is – Yulebar?] Jacob Low – Yarrillwanna [as it is – Yarrilwanna?] For Mr Robert Pringle – Winton – Jacob Low; Jonathan Young – U…..? [p 538] Messrs Morris – Callandoon~ [obscured]; D N Campbell, postmaster, Callandoon~ [obscured] James T Robertson – Goodar; John MacGeachie – Weir River; R MacGeachie – Boonando?; James Smith – Tariwinoba? Ralph T Gore – Yandilla; St John T Gore – Yandilla; Alfred Crowder – Weranga Transmitting letter from residents in neighbourhood of Calandoon [as it is – Callandoon?] praying for extension of postal communications to Drayton – supports their arguments: Calandoon on Lower Macintyre River [also spelt McIntyre] in south west extremity of District, Head Quarters of Native Police Force – great inconvenience caused by want of direct line of post, example relating to Census Returns, mentions Warialda Bench; also for communication between Native Police on Lower Condamine & Burnett District – discusses distances, mentions

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Postmaster General J Raymond, Sydney Postmaster General, Sydney Postmaster General

Clifton, New England R R Mackenzie Darling Downs District, “Texas”, Severn River John F McDougall Crown Lands Office, Liverpool Plains John H Durbin, C C L West Maitland Walter Bagot

1851 04 21 1851 02 15 1851 04 20 1851 03 15

Severn River, Macintyre Brook & Canal Creek a township with a Store & 2 Inns - suggests Post Office be established there – storekeeper Martin Boulton as postmaster – suggests route via Comorah? or Morennan Creeks not as practicable Para 2: Re lack of postal service between Drayton down Lower Condamine to Maranoa District: country between Drayton & Head Quarters of Commissioner Mitchell in Maranoa District now taken up – great inconvenience for settlers, private post set up by subscription as far down as Mr Ewers on Lower Condamine - 130 miles - branch Post Office may be established at township of Myall Creek on this route (50 miles from Drayton), Mr King storekeeper would take charge Letter of complaint re irregularity of mail service between Tenterfield & Brisbane: letters delayed & lost with letters being reposted at Drayton & Warwick – indicates “party” to call on him with Memorandum pointing out District 150 miles long & 150 miles wide: area equal to whole of Clarence & Richmond Rivers Districts & whole of Severn River & its Branches, Macintyre Brook, part of Macintyre River, Fraser Creek – totally without postal communication – agreement that mail from Tenterfield to Warialda (150 miles) best line to accommodate all parties – mentions mails from Grafton Letter re want of postal communication with Sydney & Moreton Bay (only vinery District): mentions Severn River forms extreme boundary of Darling Downs, New England & Gwydir Districts – discusses distances from Wellingrove, Warwick, Tenterfield & Warialda – probability of Callandoon line of Post being extended to Drayton or Warwick – suggests extension from Callandoon to Wellingrove or to his Station or Mr Cox’s thence via McIntyre Brook & Canal Creek to Drayton – requests above be submitted to the Governor Letter re Mail from Wee Waa to Pokataroo – opinion re mail from Warialda to Pokataroo – suggests Bench of Magistrates Warialda for more information At top: “Answered 20 March” Letter re extension of Post presently running from Wee Waa to Walgett –mislaid Memorial signed by 20-30 principal residents being inhabitants of Stations on Bomoi [Boomi?] & Mooney Creeks & the Barwin [Barwon?] – gives details: 1 Extension of Post beyond Walgett about 100 miles up the Barwin to home station – post office may be established 2 Change from weekly to fortnightly post – discusses “My Address is Yowendah, Walgett” [Cover] To the Postmaster General/ General Post Office/ Sydney [postmarked: very faint] [Small square cut from letter – to remove postage stamp?] Notes re above Application for new posts transmitted to Colonial Secretary 29 July last

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in letter No 51/69 [see p 528] “Let me have this” – Immediate Herewith Accompanying papers given to me by Colonial Secretary for Postmaster General & now returned Returned Colonial Secretary’s Office – put by They may be required when Estimates are before Council

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 – 877 PAGES 625-786 RELATE TO IMMIGRANT SHIP “Emigrant”

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