ABSCONDED CONVICTS ... Trove Tuesday 13th Apr 2021

ABSCONDED CONVICTS

These are prisoners who have absconded from their employers or designated areas..."some have stolen Certificates and Tickets of Leave".. others have simply slipped away. They knew the risk they were taking and that they could be severely punished or had their terms extended, but for some, the risk seemed worth it.

There are comprehensive descriptions of those listed which is also a great benefit.

If you're 'missing an ancestor', these lists may give you a reason why. The lists of those who were apprehended could also give you answers. As always, you can click to enlarge. 

New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), Wednesday 3 October 1832 (No.31) National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230389114

New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), Wednesday 16 January 1833 (No.46), National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230389644

New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), Wednesday 21 August 1833 (No.77) National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230390624

New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), Wednesday 4 February 1835 (No.153) National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230654712

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MISSING FRIENDS & CONVICTS... Trove Tuesday 6th Apr 2021

 

So many people went missing, men and women, free settlers and convicts. These notices give incredibly detailed descriptions, some addresses, age, height, complexion, possible alternate names for some.. sometimes relatives names... clothes they were wearing and date they were last seen. 

It must have been heartbreaking for families and friends.. Some are listed as having been found... but very few in comparison. 

Even some convicts were listed as missing. Now that I can understand.

Have you any ancestors listed as missing?

 

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), Wednesday 2 July 1924 National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251767189

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), Wednesday 27 Jan 1926   National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252055833

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), Wednesday 2 Nov 1927  National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252094067

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), Wednesday 11 April 1928  National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252094633

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), Wednesday 26 Feb 1930 National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252051051

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), Wednesday 7 May 1930 National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252051303

                             

New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930), Wednesday 30 July 1930  National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252051638

Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tuesday 4 June 1946  National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22239693

8 Nov 1943 Border Morning Mail Albury

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