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Transportation
Thomas Flanagan was transported on the Strathisla, departing 1st Feb 1837 and arriving 3rd May 1837 with 21 passengers.
British ship, 332 tons. MAY 3.—Arrived the British ship Strathista, 332 tons, W.T. Johnstone, master, from Calcutta 1st February, and Swan River 19th April, with a cargo of sundries.—Cabin passengers, Captain Cartwright, Bengal Artillery; Lieutenant Hatter, 20th Bengal Native Infantry, C. Birch, Esq., A. Birch, Esq., C. Birch, Esq. jun., C. Driver, Esq.; Mr. and Mrs. Andrewson and 3 children; H. F. Sheldon, Esq. supercargo; and Lieutenant Evans. The Tasmanian (Hobart) 5 May 1837. Ship News. We have been obligingly favored by Captain Johnstone, of the Strathisla, with the following intelligence : Ship Strathisla, 332 tons, Captain W. S. Johnstone, from Calcutta 1st February, Swan River 19th April, and Hobart Town 10th May. Passengers from Calcutta : Mr. H. T. Sheldan, supercargo; Lieut. Evans. H. M. 26th Regiment, Cameronians; six prisoners of the Crown. Passengers from Hobart Town : Major Fairweather, H. M.'s 21st Regiment.; Mr. T. Wentworth. The Strathisla performed the voyage from Swan River to Hobart Town in 12 days. Passengers from Calcutta to Hobart Town: C. Bitch, A. Birch, C. Birch, jun., and C. Driver, Esqrs, ; Captain Cartwright, Bengal Artillery, and servant; Lieut. Hutton, B. N. I; Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and three children; fourteen prisoners of the Crown. Sydney Gazette, 18 May 1837.
Strathisla (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. Strathisla Indents https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-1$init=CON16-1-1p52 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-1$init=CON16-1-1p53 |
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Tasmanian Records. Strathisla Indents https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-1$init=CON16-1-1p52 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-1$init=CON16-1-1p53 No 817. Thomas Flanagan. Soldier 31 Regt 12 years, Height 5 ft 11 ½. Age 29, Labr & soldier, Gents Servant & groom. Tried at Dinapore, 14 May 1836, 7 years. Native of ? Single, catholic, can read, This offence – Drunk & striking a serjt . Once for Drunk on duty 300 Lashes – once for drunkenness cells on B & water. Per Ship Strathisla, 3 May 1837. Remarks- F Patk at N.P. a Pensioner. 1 B Patk. 2 S Biddy & Ellen. ---------------------------------------------------- Convict Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-14$init=CON31-1-14p158 Thomas Flanagan. This shows he served as a constable, (see entry dated 2 Aug 1839) but was dismissed from the police, for being absent without any cause and having broken his musket. Free Cert No 477, 1843. -------------------------------------------------- THE HOBART TOWN GAZETTE. Friday, April 28, 1843. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, April 22, 1843. The periods for which the under-mentioned persons were transported expiring at the date placed after their respective names, certificates of their freedom may be obtained then, or at any subsequent period, upon application at the Muster Master's Office, Hobart Town, or at that of a Police Magistrate in the interior: Strathisla - Thomas Flanagan, 14th May. Launceston Examiner, 3 May 1843.