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John Nash was transported on the Royal Saxon, departing 30th Nov 1849 and arriving 5th Oct 1850 with 10 passengers.
Barque, 510 tons. Shipping New, Hobart Town. March 17 – Arrived the barque Royal Saxon, 510 tons, Captain Charlesworth, left Calcutta 15 January, with seven male convicts and general cargo. The Courier, Sat 17 Mar 1849. -------------------------------------------------- PORT of Hobart Town, - Arrival. October 5 - Royal Saxon, barque, 510 tons, Charlesworth, from Calcutta June 29th, with a general cargo. Passengers - and 10 male convicts. Colonial Times, 8 Oct 1850. THE "ROYAL SAXON." — This vessel anchored in our harbour on Saturday evening, from Calcutta and Madras. She has on board a very fine royal tiger, about 15 months old, and measuring about 4 feet 6 inches in length; also a young bear and several monkies. Hobarton Guardian, 9 Oct 1850. -------------------------------------------------- PORT OF HOBART TOWN ARRIVALS. August 12 - Barque Royal Saxon, 712 tons, Charlesworth from Calcutta 1st of June, with a general cargo, and 16 male prisoners. Colonial Times, 15 Aug 1851.
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| Primary Source | Tasmanian convict Records. Launceston Examiner, 3 Dec 1859. |
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Nash, John Name: Nash, John Record Type: Convicts Ship: Royal Saxon Place of origin: Tipperary Origin location: Latitude and Longitude Index number: 52248 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1421749 Tasmanian Library
https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-4$init=CON16-1-4p137 Royal Saxon Indent. John Nash, Tried at Bombay, E.I.C. 4 years, native of Co. Tipperary, F (father) Paddy, B, (brother), Tim?. 10/- in hold.
Convict Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON37-1-6$init=CON37-1-6p227 1958. John Nash. Arrived per Royal Saxon, 5/10/1850. Tried Poona Ct.Ml., 12 Dec 1849, Life, for Breach of the Articles of War. States this offence: Striking a Bombadier on the head with a stick ( he was a Lance Corporal) and striking the Corporal of the Guard. Single. Labourer, age 23, native of Co. Tipperary. Long record of offences. Ticket of Leave, 21/6/59. Tried S.C. Hobart 24 Jan 1860, murder of John Dowling. To be hanged and dissected, Commuted. Again tried S.C. Hobart Town, 17 April 1860, Shooting at Wm. B. Isles with intent to kill, To be hanged. Executed Hobart Town, 4 May 1860. --------------------------------------------------- Apprehension Of John Nash, The Attempted Murderer Of Mr. Iles, And The Supposed Murderer Of John Dowling At Richmond! We have much pleasure in being able to report the capture, this morning, at Longford, of John Nash, for whom the police were in search on suspicion that he was the murderer of John Dowling at Richmond, and who turns out to be the man who attempted the life of Mr. Isles at Cleveland on Thursday last. It appears that after committing the attack on Mr. Isles he made his way towards the Macquarie and River Isis, and, anticipating that he would cross either the Perth or Woolmer's Bridge, Mr. Perkins, of Longford, placed men on both those bridges on Thursday night. In consequence of information received that he had been seen yesterday on the Macquarie River, Constable Burton of the Campbell Town. Police came to Longford last night, and this morning was despatched by Mr. Perkins with instructions to get a constable from Cressy and proceed in search of Nash on the Macquarie. Just before starting, a little after eight o'clock, as he waits coming out of Mr. Hyron's hotel, he saw coming down the Cressy road a man whom he at once recognized as Nash, having known him for some time. The constable was in disguise. Nash came up close to the hotel, and Barton at once rushed him, pushed him into the house and despatched a servant for assistance. Mr. Perkins immediately proceeded to the place, and the prisoner was secured and lodged in Longford jail, where he now lies. Nash had since shooting at Mr. Isles, attempted to disguise his appearance by shaving off all his whiskers and putting on fresh apparel; but with the fatality which often attends upon crime, the very clothes which lie wore when he fired at Mr. Isles on Thursday were being carried by him into a bundle. No arms were found on him. It is a singular fact that Constable Burton should have stopped the prisoner two days before in the bush, but was compelled to let him go as he was unarmed. The police deserve great praise for their promptitude in this instance, and should be rewarded. Nash is a well-known bad character. He was sent here from India, and has committed several offences. Whilst in the Launceston gaol on a charge of assault and robbery he made a desperate attempt to escape, and wounded a javelin man. Launceston Examiner, 3 Dec 1859. More information can be found via TROVE.