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David Birtles was transported on the Lord Lyndoch, departing 15th Apr 1836 and arriving 20th Aug 1836 with 332 passengers.
1838 Voyage - Lord Lyndoch. Surgeon Superintendence; Doctor Pineo, From the Surgeons Notes; " Total Embarked; 330 Male Convicts. 19 Died on Passage. 8 Died of Scurvy, 11 of Old age and diseases contracted previously to embarked which could not be detected ...... An accident occurred whereby 16 men were dreadfully scolded with boiling tea. many of them from the shoulders down to their knees.. 112 were sent to the Sydney Hospital on arrival "
Lord Lyndoch (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 252 New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-18 page 35 (19 Jan 1881 to 25 Feb 1881) |
| 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
Return of Person convicted, during week ending 2 Dec 1871. David Battles, per Lord Lyndoch, F.S., for larceny, sentenced to 6 months, native of Liverpool, labourer, 5 feet 5 inches high, prior conviction 2 Dec 1868, from Hobart Town. Tasmania Police Gazette, 8th Dec 1871, p198. Prisoner discharged from HM Gaol & Houses of Correction, week ending 29 May & 25 May 1872. David Battles or Birtles, per Lord Lyndoch 2, C.P., tried at Hobart, on 30 Nov 1871 for larceny, served 6 months, native of Liverpool, 48yrs, 5 feet 5 inches, brown hair, right thumb injured. Tasmania Police Gazette, 31st May 1872, p92.
Indent No; 2487 Offence; Stealing 6 yards of cloth Not married, lived with Catherine Smith for 3 years - 2 children. Aged; 27 years old 1881 - New Town Charitable Institute Admission dates: 19 Jan 1881 to 25 Feb 1881 Discharged; Hop Picking 1882 - New Town Charitable Institute Admission dates: 13 Nov 1882 to 27 Dec 1882, 07 Dec 1885 to 09 Mar 1886 Discharged; On Pass 1888 - BURIAL. Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section A, Number 502. Date of burial: 02 Aug 1888 Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town