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Transportation
Myles Malloy was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 175 (89) |
| 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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Convict Notes
In November 1832 Alexander Reid and Myles Malloy appeared at Edinburgh High Court of Justiciary charged - on the night of 10 August 1832 (during Jubilee celebrations)attack and assault 'to the effusion of blood' Charles McKenzie in a stair at East Adam Street with intent to rob him. The accused had struck the victim on the head with a 'holly stick' and beat him with their fists. They searched his pockets, but he had no money. The accused were arrested by Police within 10 minutes. Malloy was identified by the victim and other witness identified the two accused being together. The accused were found guilty and each recived 14 years transportation - see Scotsman newspaper 10 November 1832 p 3 on 'High Court of Justiciary' for reported trial.
1839, 8 February: Myles Malloy was accidentally killed when run over by a cart loaded with bales of wool. He died almost immediately from the extensive chest and upper body injuries received. 1839, 11 February: An inquest held at Kings Meadow, about 5 kms south of Launceston, heard that he was driving a cart drawn by one horse and loaded with wool packs when he fell from it and was run over by one of the wheels. The Coroner returned a finding of accidental death (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/SC195-1-4-246).
1833: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as married with one child, and his wife Margaret was at Edinburgh. He said he had a previous conviction for stealing clothes (see http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-30,153). 1833: Muster - he was assigned to public works. 1835: Muster - as above. 1838, 29 March: He was assigned to Antonia Peregelli but, following complaints about his being absent without leave, he was returned to the Government and recommended not to be assigned in Launceston again (see http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-30,153).
1832, 18 December: Myles Mallay [sic], 26, convicted for assault, was received aboard the Cumberland prison hulk, at Chatham. He was sent from there for transportation on 5 July 1833 (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849). His accomplice Alexander Reid was also received aboard the hulk on the same day and, subsequently, sent for transportation on the Isabella.
1832: Precognition against Alexander Reid, Myles Malloy for the crime of assault with intent to rob. Accused: Alexander Reid, alias McCartney, son of John Reid, labourer, Age: 26, labourer, Address: Blackfriars Wynd, High Street, Edinburgh, with father, Origin: Born in Ross-shire. Accused: Myles Malloy, alias Miles Malloy, Age: 26, blacksmith, Address: Blackfriars Wynd, High Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Lanarkshire (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/32/411). --0-- 1832, 8 November: Trial papers relating to Myles Malloy, Alexander Reid for the crime of assault with intent to rob. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh. Accused Myles: Malloy, alias Miles Malloy, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years. Accused: Alexander Reid, alias McCartney, son of John Reid, labourer, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1832/390). --00--