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John Browne was transported on the Rodney, departing 24th Nov 1852 and arriving 12th Feb 1853 with 71 passengers.
1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts
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Convict Notes
N.B. Two John Browne's recorded on this voyage. This John Browne is listed as "No. 1". (Other John Browne also known as Murphy - from Waterford.)
Single man; labourer; 26yrs of age; sallow complexion; dark hair; grey eyes; 5'6 1/2"; tatoos. Native Place: East Indies Brigade stationed at Queens, Ireland. 12mths Probation. 75 days gained by task work. 03/04/1854: Hobart - under influence of liquor and overstaying his pass. 3mths hard labour. Assignments at: Hobart; Sandy Bay; Clarence Plains (eastern shore, Hobart). Ticket of Leave 17 Oct 1854 Conditional Pardon 14 Aug 1855 Certified Free 3 Sep 1858, Hobart.
John Browne was convicted at Louth, Ireland on 16 July 1851 for obtaining money under false pretences. Prison report: Never before convicted. Troublesome in prison. Court Martial previous for two desertions from 2nd Queens. Transported to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) on the 'Rodney', arriving 12/02/1853.