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Crime
Transportation
Mark Forster was transported on the Speke, departing 13th Dec 1820 and arriving 18th May 1821 with 156 passengers.
Speke (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 424 |
| 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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Colonial Secretary Index. FOSTER, Mark. Per "Speke", 1821. 1824 Jul 10 Runaway from Longbottom. On return of fines and punishments in the Police Office (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.82) 1824 Aug 24 Runaway. On return of fines and punishments in the Police Office (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.87) 1824 Dec 2 Sentenced to Port Macquarie. On return of fines and punishments in the Police Office (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.101) 1824 Dec 22 On list of convicts transported to Port Macquarie per "Sally" (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.498-9) ------------------------------------------------- DEC. 2. - Edward Wiseman, Mark Foster, and Richard Yates, all prisoners of the crown, and known to this office as desparate and incorrigible offenders, were brought up charged with having burglariously entered the dwelling-house of William Fitzpatrick, by drawing out the nails of a casement in the back room, breaking a pane of glass, and then getting in through the window, and stealing a considerable quantity of wearing apparel, all produced upon the Bench and identified. It appeared that three men had been dispatched in quest of some bush-rangers on information, and under a rock beyond Elizabeth Town, they found the 3 prisoners asleep, and having secured them and searched about the spot, they found the articles deposited to an adjoining rock, close by where the prisoners were sleeping. Against facts so conclusive the prisoners could say nothing, and they were sentenced to receive each 50 lashes, and to be sent to Port Macquarie for the remainder of their sentences. Sydney Gazette, 9 Dec 1824.
Old bailey Online (DOB from here) 417. MARK FORSTER was indicted for stealing, on the 8th of February , one hat, value 4 s , the property of Robert Franks . THOMAS ELFORD . I am servant to Mr. Robert Franks , who is a hatter , and lives in Barbican . The prisoner was brought into our shop, about twenty minutes after one o'clock, with the hat on his head - I had not missed it before, but did then. GEORGE THORPE . I live opposite to Mr. Franks. I saw the prisoner lurking about his door - he had no hat on. I watched, saw him take one, and run off. I pursued, and took him with it on his head. (Property produced and sworn to.) GUILTY . Aged 15. Transported for Seven Years . London Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant. New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1826 5' 5 1/2" ruddy and freckled light hair hazel eyes. Thick lips Sent to Port Macquarie for 3 years. 2/12/1824 for robbery