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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Murton was transported on the Portland, departing 19th Nov 1831 and arriving 26th Mar 1832 with 178 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 226 |
| 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
Old Bailey: WILLIAM MURTON, Theft > simple larceny, 8th September 1831. Offence: Theft > simple larceny Verdict: Guilty Punishment: Transportation WILLIAM MURTON was indicted for stealing, on the 5th of August, one 50l. Bank note, the property of Richard Parsons, since deceased. MR. CLARKSON conducted the prosecution. GUILTY. Aged 33. - Transported for Seven Years. Native Place: Norwich. 1836: TOL Port Macquarie 22/3/1839: COF