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Transportation
Mary Reading was transported on the Jane, departing 21st Jan 1833 and arriving 30th Jun 1833 with 114 passengers.
A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)
Jane (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 5 (4) http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=t18321129-29-defend367&div=t18321129-29#highlight http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=t18321129-29-defend367&div=t18321129-29#highlight |
| 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
On the 3rd of October 1838 Mathias Alexander applied for permission to marry Mary Reading which was required as Mary was still serving the remainder of her sentence. She had been convicted in the Old Bailey for stealing a gown valued at 5 shillings, a crime she always denied ever committing. She was sentenced to 7 years transportation to VDL despite her age at the trial being listed as 16 years old. She arrived in VDL aboard the prison hulk "Jane" on 30th June 1833. Mary's career as an assigned servant was quite turbulent, being punctuated by spells in the "Female House of Correction". This was brought about as she maintained her innocence of the crime of stealing. He initial sentence of 7 years was extended by a further 4 for various offences. In all probability the authorities were pleased to get rid of nuisance to the system when they gave permission to marry Mathias Alexander. In spite of her misbehaviour as a convict, she was a good housewife and a loving mother to her children.