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Cornelius Keefe was transported on the Rolla, departing 4th Nov 1802 and arriving 12th May 1803 with 161 passengers.
On Thursday arrived the Ship Rolla, Captain John Cummings, from Ireland, with Prisoners of both sexes, viz. 119 Men and 37 Women: Seven of whom died on the passage; and the day after her arrival landed some of those who were weakly, at the General Hospital. She left Ireland the 4th of November, arrived at Rio de Janeiro on the 15th of January, sailed from thence the 6th of February, and in 95 days after came to an anchor in Port Jackson. During the latter part of the passage she experienced much bad weather; in the course of which, she sprung her main?mast and carried away her main?yard. She brings, for the use of Government, 234 pieces of Pork, 686 Casks of Flour, and 11 Tons of Sugar. Sydney Gazette, 15 May 1803.
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Cornelius keefe would have been about 30 years old on arrival in NSW. His crime was not stated. Colonial Secretary Papers: KEEFE, Cornelius. Per "Rolla", 1803 1820: Memorial (Fiche 3024; 4/1824B No.428 p.583) 1825 Feb 14: Lost certificate of freedom (Reel 6026; 4/1714 p.167) 17/2/1825: COF in lieu of CF 3/291 6/3/1828 The Monitor, Sydney: George Walker, Cornelius Keefe, and Patrick Cuff, for sheep stealing – Death; and Caleb Atkins, for receiving the sheep, knowing them to be stolen - To be Transported for Fourteen Years. Sep. 1828: Arrived at Moreton Bay per ‘Borodino’. He was then described as: 56 years old, 5’1 ½” tall, sallow complexion, sandy hair, grey eyes, RC. 1829: Stationed at Limestone Hill, Moreton Bay. 29/10/1835: Cornelius died at Moreton Bay.