Summary
Born
Jan 1785
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Unknown
Arrival
Unknown
Death
Jan 1848
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Personal Information
Name: Goona Yanem
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1785
Death: 31st Jan 1848
Age at death: 63
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Billy Yanem
Voyage
Departed: Unknown
Ship: Unknown
Arrival: Unknown
Place of Arrival: Unknown
References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
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Goona (stated to mean 'old man')Billy Yanem was an Aboriginal man from P.P., New South Wales. He was convicted in the Melbourne S.C. (Victoria) on 17/10/1845 for sheep stealing. 10 year sentence. Married man; does not understand English language; labourer; 5'5", approx. 60yrs of age; coloured complexion; greyish hair; black eyes. Station Gang: Norfolk Island, 3yrs. Transferred to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) per the 'Lady Franklin' on 06/08/1847 to complete the rest of his probation period. Sent to Salt Water River. Died at hospital Impression Bay 31/10/1848.