Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
Vera Petit was transported on the Timbo, departing 31st Jul 1844 and arriving 5th Oct 1844 with 7 passengers.
Schooner.
Timbo (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Convict Records. Indent, Conduct Records. |
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Convict Notes
The date given for the departure of Timbo from Mauritius is incorrect. It is not known exactly, but would have been after the trial date of the seven prisoners. One of the prisoners was tried on 2 July 1844, so departure would have been after that date.
LAUNCESTON. Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVALS. October 5.—Schooner Timbo, 123 tons, Jennings, master, from Port Louis, Mauritius, via Swan River and Portland Bay; Henty and Co., agents. Passengers—Captain French, (N. I.) E. Wilkinson, Mr. C. Randall, Thomas Gill, D. M'Cormack, 51st regiment, and seven prisoners of the crown. Launceston Examiner, 9 Oct 1844. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Records. Indent . https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-2$init=CON16-1-2P190 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-2$init=CON16-1-2P191 Per Timbo, 4 Oct 1844. No 380. Vera Petit. Tried Port Louis Ass.27 June 1844, 7 years. Age 21, can neither read nor write, married, 1 child. Stated this offence, Arson. Native place, Madras. Labourer. ------------------------------------------------------------ Conduct Record https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON37-1-2$init=CON37-1-2P41 380. Vera Petit. See record for full details. T.L 6 June 1848. C.P. appd 5 Feb 1850