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John Lawler was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures. |
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The convict indentures states that John Lawler is 35 years old. He could read and write: religion Roman Catholic; status single and is a native of Queen's County. He was a house painter. John was convicted of stealing money at Dublin City on 29 February 1836 and sentenced to 7 years. He had one prior convictions and served 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 7 inches; complexion sallow; hair brown and eyes grey. Transport number 57. Prisoner number 36-1862. Received Ticket of leave on 8 December 1840 at Goulburn in the County of Argyle, NSW.