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Esther Acres was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
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A WHOLESALE PLUNDERER. Sub-constable Pollard brought up in custody a woman named Esther Acres, a “Tipperary Lass,” charged with stealing property to considerable amount, He proved that he found on her person a considerable number of pawn tickets. Several witnesses were examined ; she was committed for trial on some of the charges, and the constable stated that he had little doubt but that he would be able to produce sufficient evidence as to the other charges. The prisoner had nothing to say in her defence. Kings County Chronicle, 6 May 1846. STEALING WEARING APPAREL. Esther Acres was arraigned for stealing cloak, at Ballywilliam, the property of John Williams. Guilty. The same prisoner was again indicted for stealing piece of calico, the property of Paul Mack, at Crinkle. A female who put the calico to bleach proved to its having been stolen, and clearly identified it. Sub-Constable Pollard arrested the prisoner, and deposed that found the that found the calico identified concealed under her cloak. Guilty. His Worship said that under her cloak. Guilty. His Worship said that imprisonment seemed to have no effect upon her. She had already been in the County Gaol twice; so that it would be perfectly idle to allow to allow her to remain any longer in the country. She was now convicted of two distinct offences, committed within one week. Under these circumstances it was his painful duty to sentence her to be transported for the term of seven years. Prisoner—Thank our worship. She then left the bar, apparently resigned to her fate. She is from the neighbourhood of Roscrea. Kings County Chronicle, 8 July 1846.
Esther Acres was convicted at Kings County, Ireland on 01/07/1846 for stealing a cloak. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Arabian' arriving 25/02/1847. Single; 1 child onboard with her - stated "James Montgomery the father of my child"; aged 25yrs; 5'; Roman Catholic; Housemaid & plain laundress; sallow complexion; brown hair; grey eyes. Native Place - Tipperary. Child James Acres was admitted to Queens Orphan School (as was the custom for children of convict women) on 19/06/1848. He died just a few months later on 22/11/1848 from inflamation of the lungs. Grangegorman Gaol records give surname as Montgomery. The Tasmanian record states his mother's name was "Mary" Acres. Assignments of service in the Colony. Some notes of misconduct. Time at Cascades Female Factory, Hobart. Ticket of Leave 04/03/1851 Certificate of Freedom 04/07/1853.