Summary
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Crime
Transportation
Joseph Clarke was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 12th Aug 1828 and arriving 16th Dec 1828 with 176 passengers.
Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle) (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 458 |
| 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
Joseph Clarke was transported for stealing a handkerchief from Mr. Kilgone. He had a previous court appearance for suspicion of Street Robbery. He was 19 when he arrived in VDL. Described as: Single, dark brown eyes, reddish brown hair, 5'6.25" tall, and was working as a clerk in his father's counting house. 31/5/1830: Clerk Eng. Dept.-Absent from church yesterday morning - admonished. 1830-1833: Clerk in the Public Works. 27/5/1836: Neglect of duty. 27/3/1837: Being in the military canteens - admonished. 1835: TOL 9/11/1837: CP 6/3/1841: Free Pardon.