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Voyage
Transportation
Edwin Bence was transported on the Joseph Somes, departing 2nd Jun 1847 and arriving 24th Sep 1847 with 251 passengers.
Built 1845 at London. Wood ship of 780 Tons. The owner was Thomas Colyer of Kent, the son-in-law of Joseph Somes. Two voyages with transport convicts to Australia: 1845/1846: 1847: 248 male people (known as "exiles" landed at Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria and 1 went on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Queen Victoria had decreed that all of these men (many of them youths from Parkhurst, Isle of Wight) should be treated as "free" upon arrival (significant backlash to transported criminals at this time).
Joseph Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 188 Parkhurst Governor's Log 1844 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Father William Bence Hallier Bristol. Mother dead - Father lives in Bristol - Prisoner has one brother and one sister younger than he is, living at home. Prisoner has been at school about 3 & a half years, principally at the Lancasterian School in Bristol. Aher that he was employed as errand boy to a Surgeon . received 2/6 a week. Subsequently became errand boy to Confectioner in Redcliffe Street who paid him 3) a week, during the Summer but discharged him in the Autumn. Was first in prison 1842 for stealing a bottle of pickles from the Hotwells Clifton. 3 months in Bristol gaol. Was at home nearly 12 months without obtaining any regular work. Was apprehended for stealing a piece of Tarpaulin, tried at the Sessions & acquitted. Again taken up for stealing a cheese from a shop in Batheston, convicted and Sentenced to 10 years transportation. Oct 15 1845. Confined 48 hours 3 days & 5 misconduct class - Stealing bread from the supper basket at the Hall door. May 25 1847. Embarked on board the ship "Joseph Somes” for Port Phillip.