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Transportation
Thomas Bluett was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Yesterday morning the following convicts found guilty at the last Assizes, were transmitted from the City Jail under a Military escort to Cork, for transportation to Botany Bay :— Daniel Connors, John Hourigan, Patrick Connolly. Thomas Bluett, Thomas Dainty, John Clark, Charles Carthy, William Broggy, Michael Hayes, Edmond Price, Michael Mahony, Patrick Higgins, and James Scully. Limerick Chronicle, 7 May 1828.
Thomas Bluett was indicted for stealing a mare, the property of James McDonnell, a mare, the property of Richard Griffin, a mare, the property of James Maher, and a horse, the property of John Leahy. ... Limerick Chronicle, 15 March 1828. (There follows an account of the trial) ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMARY OF TRIALS IN THE CITY. Convictions,—To be transported for life— ...Thomas Bluett, horse-stealing. Limerick Chronicle, 22 March 1828.
Thomas Bluett was 29 years old on arrival in NSW. His occupation was a "Dairyman". Thomas was married to Alley/Alice in Ireland. 1829: Assigned to John Pike at Hunter River. 1/9/1829: Absconded from John Pike. Thomas was described as: 29, 5'8" tall, hazel grey eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion.. 1829: Assisted Immigrant Passenger List: Alley Bluett arrived per "Edward" in April 1829 as an assisted free immigrant. 1831: Ticket of Exemption from government labour - with his wife Alice, free per "Edward". 1832: Ticket of Exemption from government labour, assigned to his wife 1833.