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Ann Smyth was transported on the Almorah, departing 6th Apr 1824 and arriving 20th Aug 1824 with 109 passengers.
Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
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| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Moreton Bay Convict Record. |
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Incorrect link above. For a report of the trial : https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252812025?searchTerm=murder Ann smith Report states Ann was convicted of Manslaughter, not murder, as recorded in the Moreton Bay record.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 21st October 1834. CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM. THE undermentioned persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom since last publication: — Almorah (2), Ann Smyth. NSW Govt Gazette, 22 Oct 1834. -------------------------------------------------- Moreton Bay Convict Record. Ann Smyth, per Almorah 3, tried at Monaghan, Spring Ass. 1823, Picking pockets, 7 years. Trade: Spins and washes. Colonial conviction: Supreme Court, Sydney, 18 Nov 1834, Murder. 7 years. An Inquest was held yesterday, on the body of John Taylor, stabbed by Anne Smith, in Goulburn street, and who died in consequence of the wound. A verdict of wilful murder was returned. It appears that the parties had cohabited together, and the murder arose from some quarrelling about money, when she was in a state of intoxication. Sydney Gazette, 1 Nov 1834. SUPREME CRIMINAL COURT. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14. (Before Mr Justice Burton, and a jury of military officers) Ann Walsh, alias Smith, was indicted for the wilful murder of John Taylor, by stabbing him on the left side of the body with a knife, at Sydney on the 23d of October, of which he lingered until the 30th following, and then died. A second count charged the offence as having been perpetrated by means of the prisoner having cast and thrown the knife at the deceased. The Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and stated she had just been informed that the principal witness in her behalf Skinner, the Police officer, was confined in the hospital. The learned Judge directed the surgeon of the hospital, Dr. Mitchell, to be sent for in order to ascertain whether the witness was able to attend, and in the mean time directed the next case in the calendar to be proceeded with. Sydney Gazette, 15 Nov 1834. https://trove.nla.gov.au/ne
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry Ann Smyth, age 28, per Almorah (3) 1824, Tried at Monaghan Co., 1823, 7 years, Native of Armagh Co., DOB. 1796, Widow. Spinner washer. -------------------------------------------------- NSW 1828 Census at Parramatta Government Factory Ann Smith, age 30, per Almorah, arrived 1825, sentence 7 years, catholic. -------------------------------------------------- This MAY refer to Ann Smyth. (There does not appear to be any other prisoner on board surname Smith.) THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last week : viz Almorah (3), Bridget Smith, Sydney Gazette, 16 Feb 1830.