Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
George Woodman was transported on the Aurora, departing 3rd Jul 1833 and arriving 3rd Nov 1833 with 300 passengers.
Aurora (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 159 (81) |
| 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
There is an archived newspaper article available from “The Sydney Herald” 6 November 1840 that reports on the trial of George Woodman’s murderer. It says the murder occurred on September 7 at the public house “Travellers Home” near Gunderoo, which George was landlord of.
Approval for marriage granted June 30 1840 when George Woodman was 24. Register of Convict Application to Marry.
Convicted for stealing plate. reference 'List of Male Convicts by the ship Aurora'. Interestingly trade or calling is as a Violin player (indifferent)aged 17. Married Jane Wilson nee Getty 26 August 1840 at Gundaroo by Rev. Edward Smith (Church of England). Died June 1841 after being shot near Woodman's Inn, Gundaroo. Biographical Register of Canberra and Goulburn.