Summary
Born
Jan 1831
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1846
Arrival
Aug 1846
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Alexander Cathro
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1831
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Scotland. Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 4th Mar 1846
Ship: Palmyra
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Alexander Cathro was transported on the Palmyra, departing 4th Mar 1846 and arriving 22nd Aug 1846 with 312 passengers.
Previously named "Lady Palmira". Built 1820 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 602 Tons.
Palmyra (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Libraries, Conduct Record (CON33-1-81, Image 49)& Departures (POL220/1/3, p115, Page 115). Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 48 |
| 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
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Conduct Record: Aged 15, Trade Laborer, Tried 7 October 1845, Transported for Theft, 3rd conviction, Single, Stated this offence Stealing Clothes, for Copper 6 months, for Shirts 20 days, P.P.H. (Probation Pass Holder) 18 Nov.1847 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-81$init=CON33-1-81p49 Departure 24 March 1853 from Launceston to Melbourne on ship Clarence, free by servitude https://stors.tas.gov.au/POL220-1-3$init=POL220-1-3P058