Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Robert West was transported on the Barossa, departing 9th May 1844 and arriving 5th Sep 1844 with 322 passengers.
Barossa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 98 Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
| 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
Robert West, along with his brother John West, was tried and convicted of stealing sheep and hay. 15 yr transportation sentence to Van Diemens Land. Gaol Report: Good Ship Surgeon's Report: Good Station Gang: St. Mary's Vale, 1yr 9mths. Emerged 09/06/1846. 09/06/1846: Misconduct in trafficking with a hawker. Probation extended 2yrs. 29/11/1847: Reid, Longford - absent. 14 days solitary. 21/03/1848: Reid, Longford - Felony. Committed for trial. 06/04/1848: Launceston Supreme Court - stealing oats, the property of Charles Reid. Transportation 7yrs. To be sent to Port Arthur Penal settlement for 2yrs. Died at Port Arthur 25/08/1848. (Brother John also transported to Van Diemens Land)