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Thomas Blackall was transported on the Almorah, departing 31st Mar 1817 and arriving 29th Aug 1817 with 184 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.
Almorah (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 345 (174) |
| 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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Supreme Court- Criminal Side. Thursday March 6, 1834. George Blackall, a poor, miserable looking wretch, was placed at the bar, charged, with stealing one saw, the property of Mr. George Govett, of Hestercombe. A witness named Pettitt proved the finding, the saw concealed among the thatch of the mens' hut. A fellow servant of the prisoner's was called, who stated that he saw the prisoner bring out of his master's house a saw and coffee-mill; saw the prisoner plant them. Verdict - Not Guilty. George Blackall was then again placed at the Bar, charged with stealing one bottle, and one pint of milk, the property of Mr. George Govett, of Hestercombe. John Gell, servant to Mr. Govett, said that his master having lost considerable property lately, he sat up to watch; this was on the 21st of February; saw the prisoner take the milk and bottle and "plant it." The milk was Mr. Govett's property. The case resting entirely upon the evidence of this man, who is an assigned servant, and he not giving his evidence in the clearest manner, the Jury, by His Honor's direction, returned a verdict of Not Guilty. Colonial Times, 11 Mar 1834.
Tasmanian Assignment record, CON13-1-1 Image 104. Thomas Blackall, Tried Guildford, 15 Aug 1816, 7 years. Age 21, native of Wandsworth, labourer, 5ft 2 ins; brown eyes, black hair, dk ruddy comp, general remarks, Indifferent. -------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-1$init=CON31-1-1p119 No 81. Thos. Blackhall. A lot of detail on his record. Numerous punishments. Margin of page damaged, but he appears to have had 2 court cases. 1. S.C. 2 months, Feby 1823. 2. L.C. 6 March 1834, Not guilty. --------------------------------------------------- Court of Criminal Jurisdiction. Monday, March 3. Thomas Blackall was adjudged Guilty, upon his own confession, of stealing a pair of pistols, the property of A. W. Coulton; & Thomas Johnson, for receiving the same, knowing them to be stolen, was acquitted. Hobart Town Gazette, 8 Mar 1823. ------------------------------------------------------ Government Public Notice. The undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates during the last week: - Certificates. Thomas Blackall .... Almorah Hobart Town Gazette, 27 Feb 1824. --------------------------------------------------- Hobart Town Police Report. Friday, January 31st. Thomas Blackall, fully committed for trial, charged with feloniously stealing, at Hobart Town, on the 29th January instant, one saw of the value of 2s. 6d. and other articles, of the goods and chattels of George Govett, of Hestercombe Ferry, in the District of Hobart Town. Colonial Times, 4 Feb 1834.