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Crime
Transportation
Edward Metcalfe 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
1852 - DEPARTURE - Edward Metcalf. 20 August 1852 From Launceston per Ship; Yarra Yarra bound for Melbourne. Steerage Passenger. Free by servitude. Ship to Colony; Cadet POL220/1/2 p110
Gaol Report: very bad, quarrelsome. Convicted before for stealing fowls. Ship Surgeon's Report: middling Native Place: Dublin Brother: Thomas Sisters: Mary, Anne, Martha 5'2"; Roman Catholic; trade - a farmer; 19yrs of age: dk brown hair; grey eyes; fresh complexion, freckled. Van Diemens Land: Station Gang: Jerusalem, VDL. Emerged from gang 07/10/1846. Several records of misconduct and punishments including imprisonment, chains and Port Arthur penal settlement. Assignments included: Richmond, Bothwell, New Town, Huon, Elizabeth St. Hobart, Tunbridge, Campbell Town, Impression Bay, Melville St. Hobart, Clarence Plains. A couple of stays in hospital. Free Certificate 08/03/1857.
Edward Metcalfe was convicted at Dublin City on 02/03/1844 for stealing 2 coats. 7yr transportation sentence - to Van Diemens Land, on the 'Cadet' arriving 24/08/1844.