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Transportation
Peter Connolly was transported on the Cadet, departing 9th Apr 1844 and arriving 24th Aug 1844 with 161 passengers.
Built 1841 at the Isle of Man. Wood barque of 465 Tons.
Cadet (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON33-1-58,178,21,L,80. Newspaper articles http://trove.nla.gov.au |
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Convict Notes
Peter was tried and convicted at Monaghan, Ireland for stealing 11 sheep. Prior conviction for stealing boots. 7 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land on the 'Cadet' 1844. Peter was aged 20 yrs; 5' 3 1/2";fresh complexion; sandy hair; brown eyes; farm labourer; single man; Roman Catholic. Surgeon's Report: bad but improving. Station Gang: Broadmarsh, VDL. Numerous offences of misconduct, absconding, disobedience of orders. 22/09/1848: Disobedience of orders. 23/09/1848: Larceny - recommended to be transferred to Norfolk Island. Arrived N.I. 15/11/1848. Disobedience and severe punishment continued there. Returned to Van Diemens Land. Peter Connolly ended up becoming a notorious bushranger, with John Whelan. June 1855 convicted of robbery under arms and sentenced to death. 26/06/1855 Executed, at Hobart. numerous articles in local newspapers. Father: Terance; Brothers: Thomas, Phelan & Michael; Sister: Mary. All at native place of County Monaghan.
Tried and convicted of stealing sheep. 7 yr sentence. Transported on the 'Cadet' to Van Diemens Land.