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Title: Handwriting deciphering assistance needed on part of Tasmanian convict probation
Post by: lynsfamily on Sunday 07 April 19 12:46 BST (UK)

Hi,  looking for assistance in deciphering a convicts placement after becoming a 3rd class passholder. Convict name Samuel Westley. Period 1846-1847. Have included best copy I can get of the part I need help with.  Any assistance will help immensely.

Lyn

Title: Re: Handwriting deciphering assistance needed on part of Tasmanian convict probation
Post by: Dundee on Sunday 07 April 19 13:53 BST (UK)

I can read most of it....

R. JACOMB, New Town (Robert JACOMB)
PB = Prisoner Barracks (for being out after hours at JACOMB's)
BM = Broad Marsh (probably on a road gang)
A. HUDSON, Broad Marsh (Alexander HUDSON)
J. FROUD, Native Corner, Richmond (John FROUD)
G. NICHOLS, Eastern Marshes (George NICHOLS)
Oats = Oatlands, where he died

Debra  :)

Title: Re: Handwriting deciphering assistance needed on part of Tasmanian convict probation
Post by: lynsfamily on Monday 08 April 19 01:21 BST (UK)

Hi Debra,

Many thanks, had struggled with this part of the full page.  Had some of it but you have put the icing on the cake for me.  Well done.

Regards
Lyn