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Transportation
Thomas Head was transported on the Ocean, departing 22nd Apr 1823 and arriving 27th Aug 1823 with 175 passengers.
The 'Ocean' was an English merchant ship and whaler built in 1794 at South Shields, England. In 1803 she accompanied the ship 'Calcutta' to Australia, acting as a transport supply ship. When the settlers abondoned Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria the ship transferred convicts, settlers and marines to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In 1815, 1817 & 1823 the 'Ocean' transported convicts to New South Wales.
Ocean (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 44 |
| 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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New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1856. June 1825 In the service of James Mudie given 50 lashes as a run away and general disobedience New South Wales, Australia, Tickets of Leave, 1810-1869 for Thomas Head no 32/375 allowed to stay in Patrick's Plains. Torn up and cancelled as was convicted of cattle stealing in a letter dated 7/11/1835 New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Thomas Head 12/11/1835 description born 1806 5' 6" stout swarthy complexion sandy hair and blue eyes. convicted of cattle stealing. Sentence life. New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Wed 25 Nov 1835 [Issue No.196] Page 850 SALE OF CATTLE. SALE OF CATTLE. THE following CATTLE which have been seized by the Police if this District as the property of Thomas Head, convicted of Cattle Stealing at the late Maitland Quarter Sessions, will be sold, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Patrick's Plains Pounds, on Tuesday, the first days of December next, for the benefit of His Majesty's Government. 1 Dark brown Steer, branded H 1 Red and white Heifer, branded E A 1 Yellow and white poley Cow (calf by her side), branded E A 1 Strawberry Heifer, branded H 1 Red Bullock, branded J N 1 Yellow and white Cow (calf by her side), branded H 1 Strawberry Bullock, branded J N 1 Brown Steer, branded H 1 Yellow Steer, branded H 1 Brown and white Cow, branded H 1 Yellow and white Cow (calf by her side), branded H 1 Brown and white Bullock, branded J N 1 Brown Bullock, branded H 1 Yellow and white Steer, branded H 1 Red Cow (calf by her side), branded R L and E A 1 Red Bullock, branded G H L/G and H 1 Yellow and white Bull Stag, branded with a triangle and anchor underneath 1 Dark red Steer, branded H 1 Light red Bullock, branded H. In addition to the above, there are still at large, four Bullocks and one Heifer, which, if they can be collected, will sold at the same time. Police Office, Patrick's Plains, 17th November, 1835. CHARLES FORBES, J. P. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Died 10/7/1843 at Norfolk Island Hospital