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Samuel Brakes was transported on the Scindian, departing 27th Feb 1850 and arriving 1st Jun 1850 with 77 passengers.
Scindian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 178 |
| 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
SAMUEL BRAKES original convict registration for WA was #26 (https://fremantleprison.com.au/). --00--
NEWSPAPER REPORT OF THE SHIP’S ARRIVAL: 7 June, 1850: “Arrival of the ‘Scindian’ with Convicts. The arrival of the Scindian with the first batch of convicts and the staff of officers for the formation of the Penal Establishment, took place on Saturday last, the 22nd anniversary of the foundation of the colony-a curious coincidence and a very fit day for the commencement of the new order of things. She has had a quick passage of 88 days from Portsmouth, which she left on the 4th March. The number of passengers is 277, of which seven are cabin, including Dr. Gibson, R.N., Surgeon Superintendent, Capt. Henderson, R.E., Superintendent of the Convict Establishment, lady and child, Mr. and Mrs. Dickson and two children. Mr. and Mrs. Manning and two children; steerage, 75 convicts, 54 pensioners with wives and families and 14 emigrant young women. The Scindian is the first of four vessels taken up by the Home Government for the conveyance of convicts hither, one to sail each month during the three following months… On Tuesday His Excellency proceeded to Fremantle, for the purpose of arranging, in concert with Capt. Henderson [Superintendent of the Convict Establishment], for locating the prisoners, and an agreement was made with Capt. Scott to take his premises upon lease for five years, at a rental of £250 per annum, to expend £1,000 in improvements for which interest at the rate of 4 per cent is to be allowed out of the rent. We understand, that after the erection of their own buildings, the first public work proceeded with will, in all probability, be the erection of a Pier to run out from Arthur’s Head, for the protection of Gage’s Roads. We also hear that the Scindian has on board 400 tons of Government stores, including tools, iron-work, and everything the establishment is likely to require for the erection of gaols, carrying on works, &c.” (The Perth Gazette and Independent Journal of Politics and News, p2 at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3171648). —00—
PER SCINDIAN — THE FIRST CONVICTS TO WA: 1 June, 1850: “On this day in 1850, the first convict transport ship Scindian arrived in Fremantle to great surprise, as she had managed to overtake the ship carrying news of her arrival. There was no prison capable of holding the convicts, so a local warehouse was rented and quickly converted into a temporary prison. Convicts remained there for five years, whilst building their new home, The Convict Establishment, later renamed Fremantle Prison.” (https://www.facebook.com/fremantleprison) —0—
Samuel Brakes was 38 years old, according to the sick list of the Scindian, when he suffered from dyspepsia. Samuel was 5’8” tall, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, full face, dark complexion, stout, left eyebrow broken, MB on left arm. Samuel was married to Mary?? And had 2 children, they followed on the ‘Sabrina” 13/6/853. Mary was b C1811 and died 15/4/1880 in Sydney. 18/6/1851: TOL 12/8/1854: CP Samuel was a labourer, however he became a Master Mariner. In 1856 he was the registered owner and builder of the “Perserverance” of 26 tons, which he sold in 1857 to Geo. Shenton and Lionel Samson. Between 1851-1863 he employed 8 TOL men including 3 carpenters and 1 boatbuilder. He also owned the Mysters in 1857, the Speculator in 1859, and the Triumph in 1863. 3/4/1857: Perth Gazette: Samuel Brakes, charged with stealing 12 blocks, &c., the property of George Green, and also with receiving the same knowing them to be stolen. Guilty-12 months' imprisonment. 24/5/1876: Fremantle Prison Database has Samuel listed as going to Mauritius, however, by 5/11/1867: Was listed as an elector in the Brisbane Ward district, in NSW. 15/6/1870: Held the license for the Three Crowns, Charlotte Place. 1871: Mary Brakes, wife of Samuel Brakes of Kent Steet, was a lodging-house keeper. 21/4/1880 The Inquirer and Commercial News, Perth: BRAKES.— March 15, at her residence, 307, Kent-street, Sydney, N.S. Wales, Mary, widow of the late Samuel brakes, formerly of Fremantle, W.A. ; in her 66th year. 28/7/1877: Clearances: Princss Louise, schooner, for Melbourne. Passenger, Samuel Brakes. 13/4/1878: Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton: State of the hospital for the week ending 12/4/878 – 1 death – Samuel Brakes. 8/4/1878: Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton: THE Friends of CAPTAIN J. SKELTON are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the late SAMUEL BRAKES, late owner of the barque Delaware, which will move from the Alma Hotel, Denham-street, THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, for the Rockhampton Cemetery. P. G. TUCKER, Undertaker. April 8, 1878. QLD BDM: 1878 C2678 Samuel Brakes Samuel Brakes Mother: Sarah Sykes