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Hugh Carrolan was transported on the Almorah, departing 24th Aug 1820 and arriving 22nd Dec 1820 with 161 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 | Ireland, Prison Registers, 1790-1924, Dublin Kilmainham 1815-1910 |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary Index. CARLINE, Hugh (Per "Almorah", 1820) see CAROLINE, Hugh. CAROLINE, Hugh or CARLAND. Per "Almorah", 1820. 1821 Jan 6 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Almorah" and forwarded to Parramatta for distribution (Reel 6007; 4/3503 p.17) 1822 Sep 23-Oct 21 In reports of prisoners tried at Court of Criminal Jurisdiction; listed as Carlin (Reel 6023; X820 p.67) 1823 May 23 On list of prisoners assigned; listed as Carolan (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.21) 1824 Sep In view of his having appeared as a witness for the Crown at a trial, he wished to proceed to Van Diemen's Land. Petition for mitigation of sentence; as Carland (Fiche 3239; 4/1872 p.20). Reply, 27 Sep (Reel 6013; 4/3512 p.485) 1824 Oct 8 Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3239; 4/1872 p.21) 1824 Oct 19 Re ticket of leave (Reel 6013; 4/3512 p.580) 1824 Nov 5 On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.26) 1825 Aug 12 Sentenced to death; to be executed 15 Aug. On return of prisoners tried before the Supreme Court of New South Wales (Fiche 3298; X727 p.11) 1825 Aug 16 Convicted of murder; sentence of death commuted to transportation to Norfolk Island for life. On return of prisoners tried and sentenced by the Supreme Court (Fiche 3298; X730 p.11) 1825 Oct 12 Granted a pardon by pleasure of the Governor (Reel 6064; 4/1788 p.26) 1825 Oct 19 Re Governor's authority in issuing Pardon (Reel 6015; 4/3515 p.446) --------------------------------------------------- Newspaper reports of the Murder case (the names are a little mixed up) but the general story is there. SUPREME CRIMINAL COURT. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1825. Thomas Webb and Hugh Carline were indicted for the wilful murder of Robert Collett, at Toongabbee, on the 29th of May last. The evidence in this case was entirely of a circumstantial nature, and as nothing of a very material or interesting feature was elicited on the trial, which is already in detail before the Public; and since we have no room, we think it unnecessary to enter into particulars. Both the prisoners were found guilty, and received sentence of death, which would have been carried into effect on Monday last, but for the confession of Webb, which we understand went entirely to exculpate his unfortunate associate, Carline. His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE directed that the execution of the sentence should be suspended, and there the matter at present rests. Sydney Gazette, 18 Aug 1825. Hugh Carline, who together with James Webb, was tried on the 12th of August last, and found guilty for the murder of Robert Collett, at Toongabbee, on the 24th of May. The principal evidence against Carline was a tomahawk having been found in his possession, and upon hearing that the deceased had been murdered with such a weapon, was heard by the constable who apprehended him, to observe to the other prisoner, James Webb, that " the tomahawk has done me," or " will do me," or words to that effect. Sydney Gazette, 1 Dec 1825. EXECUTION. — James Webb, who was convicted on Friday, se'nnight with Peter Carline, for the wilful murder of James Collett, a settler at Toongabbee in the month of May last, underwent the awful sentence of the law, at the usual place of execution on Friday last. The circumstances attending the trial, and the subsequent conduct of the prisoners, were somewhat of a novel nature. It appeared that Webb was a government assigned servant to Collett, and the other prisoner had lived in a similar capacity on the adjoining farm. The murdered man was found lying in front of his own house weltering in a gore of blood, caused by a severe contusion on the forehead. Suspicion was attached to the prisoners, and on their being taken before a Bench of Magistrates at Parramatta, were fully committed for trial at the present Criminal Court for the murder. On the verdict being pronounced by the Jury the prisoners urged their innocence in the strongest terms. The Judge, however, ordered their execution on the Monday following, but in consequence of Webb's confession, and other circumstances, an order was received at the gaol to delay the execution until some particulars which were stated by Webb were investigated. Webb was then ordered for execution, and his companion reprieved. The former having been led to the fatal scaffold, was permitted to see his comrade, with whom he shook hands most cordially. He again confessed his own guilt, and declared the other's innocence. Having ascended the platform, he requested of the Rev. J. J. Therry, who had attended the unhappy culprit with the most unremitting anxiety since his conviction, to state to the assembled multitude that the horrid deed which he had perpetrated, and for which he was then about most justly to expiate, by his death, was owing, to his having drank to a great excess on the day that the melancholy circumstance took place; he therefore wished to caution the multitude against becoming a prey to that baneful habit. The Reverend Clergyman having shook the unhappy culprit by the hand left him; and, in a few moments he was launched into eternity. The Australian, 25 Aug 1825. ---------------------------------------------------
CRIME: Cow stealing (see NSW Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849; 1820 Almorah).
1820, 18 April: Admitted Kaimainham Goal, Dublin; listed as "A convict from the County Louth". 1820, 22 July: From Kilmainham, he was “sent on board the convict ship [at] Pidgeon House” (see Ireland, Prison Registers, 1790-1924, Dublin Kilmainham 1815-1910).