Norfolk Island convict papers, ca. 1842-1867

DLMS 102
DLMSQ 168

fonds

ca. 1842-1867

944664

MicrofilmRefer to Contents for location numbers

1 volume (288 p.) and 1 box (10 items) - manuscript - 39 cm.

The author of 'The Ironed Gang' based on the boxed items appears to be Evans. He ascribes the collection of the original manuscripts by the convicts to Dr. Aquinas Reid, of whom no public record has been located. Dr. James Reid was appointed Colonial Assistant Surgeon at Longridge Gaol, Norfolk Island in 1840 and was reprimanded by Captain Maconochie with the endorsement of Surgeon Graham for being too lenient to the prisoners.

The convict authors of the items in DLMSQ 168 may have been writing under pseudonyms in some cases although James Porter appears in the records. There is a number of Jones' and Davies'; but no George Palmer, Mansfield Bilverthorpe or Bushelle has been traced. Daniel may be either a Christian or surname.

DLMS 102 (Request Microfilm: CY 3587, frames 1-304)

DLMSQ 168
Items 1-10 (Request Microfilm: CY 2754, frames 1-436)
Item 1 (Request Microfilm: CY 1865, frames 1-48)
Items 6, 10 (Request Microfilm: CY 1417B, frames 1-97; 98-131)

Contents list available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room -

Information transferred from Dixson Manuscript Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012.

Identification of Bushelle is recorded in notes at DLMSQ 168n
Transcription of, and notes on, the narratives of Davies, Porter and Jones by Ian Brand are filed at DLMSQ 168n.