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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Colonial
• Sale Date:
  15 Jul 2018 ~ 12noon (AEST)
• Lot #:
  357
• Lot Description:
  A ROBBERY AT PORT ARTHUR in 1844:
  STEALING FROM YOUR "MATES" AT PORT ARTHUR in 1844: John Patching, a prisoner at Port Arthur in 1844 is accused by three of his co-convicts of stealing money and a leather money bag from one of them, Joseph Gardiner. Ten mss pages recounting the sworn statements of Patching and the three accusers: Gardiner, John Stockie(?) and William Taylor. A fascinating insight into life and struggles within the confines of Port Arthur.
• Notes:
  John Patching arrived aboard "Gilmore" in March 1832; transported for 14 years following his conviction at Middlesex. He continued to have problems, in 1832 refusing to work unless he was issued with more clothing; in 1836 solitary confinement for uniform issues; in 1838 charged with stealing clothing and shortly afterwards being sentenced to 3 years hard labour in chains. The present event took place shortly after his release from that period in chains. Joseph Gardiner had arrived in January 1838 aboard "Royal Sovereign"; transported for Life at the Central Criminal Court. Following a later altercation with a fellow prisoner he was found guilty of murder (at Port Arthur); brought to trial in June 1845 and sentenced to death.
• Estimate:
  A$400 - 600
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Collectables

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