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Transportation
John Norris 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
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Convict Notes
1851 - DEPARTURE - 15 April 1851 From Launceston per Ship; Sir John Byng bound for Adelaide. Steerage Passenger. Free by servitude. Ship to Colony; Cadet POL220/1/1 p355
Single man; 18yrs of age on arrival; Roman Catholic, 5'4"; brown eyes; dk brown hair; fresh complexion; tinman (tinsmith or tinker). Father: William Mother: Nancy Brothers: Joseph; Martin & Anthony. Gaol Report: orderly and well conducted. Ship's Surgeon's Report: Good. Van Diemens Land Record: Station Gang: Buckland, 15mths. Emerged from Gang 13/09/1846. Conduct Record: several items of misconduct. Muster 1846: Richmond " 1847: Hobart " 1849: George Town " 1849: Launceston " 1850: Hospital Free Certificate 29/01/1851
John Norris was tried and convicted at Drogheda on 29/01/1843 of stealing money. Prior stealing convictions. 7yr transportation sentence - to Van Diemens Land, on the 'Cadet' 1844.