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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Colonial
• Sale Date:
  15 Jul 2018 ~ 12noon (AEST)
• Lot #:
  379
• Lot Description:
  WILLIAM SMITH - ARRIVED ABOARD "WILLIAM JARDINE" in November 1844; sentenced to 7 years Transportation.
  In the present 3-sided official record or "copy" document (circa 1855) Smith is chargedwith "misconduct in making a false statement of and insolence to Mr Assistant Overseer Turner" to which he pleaded Not Guilty. Several witnesses are called and provide details of finding him asleep in bed instead of performing his guard duties. Not a good look for a convict trustee. "Verdict: Guilty. Sentenced 10 days solitary confinement."
• Estimate:
  A$500 - 750
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Collectables

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