Dec 1846 happenings

The South Australian detachment continues to cause trouble, but also enjoy a regatta. Some members of the 11th began the detachment to 'North Australia', and the alarm over deserters from the 11th Regiment continues in Victoria.


South Australian
Wednesday 2 December 1846
Monday November 30.

Jemmy Moorhouse, an aboriginal native, was charged with being drunk and violently assaulting Corporal Smith of the Royal Sappers and Miners and private James Manders of the 11th regiment; and Jemmy Elder, another of the same tribe was also charged with obstructing police constable Haynes in the execution of his duty. 

Mr Moorhouse appeared on behalf of the prisoner. 

William Smith stated, as he was returning from Church, the prisoner Jemmy Moorhouse called out, "Soldier, will you fight?" and running after him tucked up his shirt sleeves and knocked him down with his fists. His bayonet fell out of its scabard, and the prisoner tried to get hold of it. After he had knocked him down, he ran to the wurly, and got a spear which two or three of his comrades got from him. He went for the police who took handcuffs and chains, but it was no use to endeavour to manage him. The blacks were all in such a state of excitement he was sure they would have speared them. He (Moorhouse) was going to spear Manders of the 11th regiment, had they not taken it away from him. 

The prisoner admitted being "tipsy" and could not recollect what occurred. 

James Manders, private in the 11th regiment, stated the prisoner, Moorhouse, ran towards him as he was going across the bridge towards North Adelaide. He had a large stone in his hand which he threw at him. It struck him upon his hand. The other prisoner caught him by the shoulders, and turned him round, endeavouring to get him away. The prisoner Moorhouse then said, "What for you b----y white man come into my country, to take it from me?" Witness went to the police station and procured the assistance of constable Haynes, who put a chain round Moorhouse's neck. The prisoner slipped his head from under it, and the rest of the blacks came to his assistance, and begged for him not to go. The policeman thought it would be better to leave the blacks until he got more assistance. The mounted police came, and eventually removed the two prisoners. The elder one was very unwilling to go. 

Police-constable Haynes said, whilst on duty on Sunday afternoon at the station-house, he was informed by Corporal Smith and the private of the 11th that there was a drunken native who had assaulted them at the location. Witness went down and found the prisoner Moorhouse very drunk and violent. Witness threw a chain over his head, but the other natives came up and would not let him go. "Jemmy Elder" was one of the most forward present. He came and took the prisoner Moorhouse away. Mr Moorhouse told his Worship both prisoners knew sufficient of the English language to understand any observations he might make to them. 

His Worship calling to "Jemmy Elder" told him, he did not find him guilty of assault. It appeared he had done all be could to prevent a breach of the peace. Though he had no business to interfere with the police in the execution of their duty, be might go. To "Jemmy Moorhouse" his Worship remarked, he had been guilty of very gross misconduct in getting drunk and disturbing the peace without any provocation. He might think the matter viewed in a very lenient form by being fined £5 or two months' imprisonment. The prisoner  Moorhouse," with a very rueful countenance, saw his companion unfettered, whilst he himself was walked away to gaol.

The Australian (Sydney, NSW) 

Thursday 3 December 1846

COUNTRY NEWS
MELBOURNE

DESERTERS. — Two men named James McDowell and Robert Anthony Davidson were brought into town on Saturday morning by Trooper Robinson, on suspicion of being deserters from the 11th Regiment. They were apprehended at the station of Mr. Daniel Jennings, Campaspie Plains. On being brought before his Worship the Mayor yesterday morning, McDowell admitted his desertion, but Davidson persevered in protesting his innocence, asserting that he had arrived in Sydney in Oct. 1841, as a cabin passenger per Florentia ; that he was of highly respectable connections at home and in New South Wales, his uncle being master of the Sydney college, in consequence of which, he felt a diffidence in assuming his genuine name in the character of a shepherd. There were many magistrates in the Sydney District and about Yass who could testify to the accuracy of his assertions, as well as Lieut. W. T. Good, of the 11th Regiment, who was a schoolfellow of his. McDowell was remanded to be forwarded to Launceston, and the other was remanded for an hour in order to have the evidence of a person named Henry Miller, whom be stated to have been an acquaintance of his. This man deposed to his knowledge of the prisoner, and his having received letters and papers from Sydney directed to him ; that about six months ago he had been in the habit of going through the streets of Melbourne in an undisguiscd manner. Corroborative of this was a statement of a soldier of the 11th, who was of opinion that the prisoner did not belong to the 11th. In consequence of these facts the bench ordered him to be discharged, and cautioned by the trooper to be more circumspect in future before arresting persons without having some strong grounds for such a proceeding. Melbourne Herald, November 24.

The Australian
Thursday 3 December 1846

The Victoria - The last benefit, and last night of the season, takes place this evening, at the Theatre, being for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs. - A very attractive bill of fare has been published, comprising a new Opera; two acts of Othello, with various entertainments. Before the rising of the curtain for the last piece — The 'Gentleman in Difficulties', the Manager (Mr. Lazar) will deliver an Address on the closing of the season. The Benefits, generally, throughout the season, have been good, and although the last, there is no doubt Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs' will be as good as the best, which they well deserve. While upon the subject, we cannot but remark upon the splendid attendance on Monday night, for Mrs. Ximenes' benefit, the boxes being beautified with an unusual muster of well dressed ladies. The excellent Band of the 11th Regiment delighted the audience between the acts, on that night, with animating galop and waltz, enriched with pure classical harmony, such as a German theorist would be sure to cultivate. The Overtures of Beatriz di Jenda by Bellini, and Cenerentola by Rossini, both in E flat Major, were performed in perfect style.

South Australian
Friday 4 December 1846

POLICE COMMISSIONER'S COURT

Thursday, December 3.

Joseph Dinham, Thomas Donahue, Terance Creeden, and Dennis Dunn, privates in the 11th Regiment, appeared to answer the information of John Brooks, for an assault committed at the Eagle Tavern, Hindley-street.

The quarrel between the parties arose out of a drunken row over a bagatelle table.

His Worship, in accordance with the evidence produced, fined Thomas Donahue 5s, and discharged the other prisoners.

Launceston Examiner

Wednesday 16 December 1846

Shipping Intelligence

LAUNCESTON

ARRIVALS. December 12.-Steamer Shamrock, 200 tons, George Gilmore, master, from Sydney and Port Phillip; John Thompson, agent. Passengers:- Messrs. Bates, Elden, Powlett, Robertson, Rev. Mr. Beagley. Dr. Rowe, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Grote, Mr. Crealowe, Mr. Marsh, Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Swanston, 2 Misses Swanston and servant, Mr. Swanston, Mrs. Cassell, Miss Gibbs, W. Cook. T. Ward, Mr. Pullen, S. Land, J. Porter, J. Carder, J. Lancaster, J. Butler, Mr. Candsturt., Mars Canarsey, 2 soldiers 58th regiment, 2 deserters 11th regiment.

The Courier (Hobart, Tas)

Wednesday 23 December 1846 
The Sir Robert Peel proceeds on to Sydney immediately, after having landed the detachment of the 11th regiment. Of the 301 persons on board, exclusive of the crew, 52 are women and 79 children. Lieutenant-Colonel Gold is in command.

The Regatta is described by the South Australian Gazette as being a very splendid affair. The sports of the day commenced with a sailing match for boats under 10 tons. The Red Rover carried off the first prize (£30) and Mr. Bayly's Saucy Jack took the second (£10). While the race was being contested, the spectators were amused with pulling matches and second-class sailing-boats. The fourth race of the day was with five-oared whale-boats. After this race an amateur match was got up. Three gigs started, and the challengers were beaten by the Britannia's gig, manned by Messrs. Haimes, Gemmel Bewes (11th regiment) and J. Emmett; steered by Mr. James Stein. The overlanders were last. In the evening the parties who had backed the overlanders offered £90 to £30 against the winners. This challenge was accepted, and the match came off on the following evening. The Adelaide gentlemen were again victorious. 

The Cornwall Chronicle

Wednesday 23 December 1846

HOBART TOWN SHIPPING. 

Dec. 21. Sir Robert Peel (troop ship), 625 tons, Champion, from London, with detachments of the 65th, 99th, 68th, and the 11th infantry. Lieutenant-Colonel Gold in command. The following is a list of particulars respecting the several detachments:— Lieutenant Colonel Gold, 65th regiment, lady, and four children; Captain Wilson, 96th regiment; Captain Singley, 99th regiment ; Captain Gregg, 96th regiment ; Lieutenant Eleves, 65th regiment ; Ensign Cameron, 11th regiment ; Assistant-Surgeon Clifford, (Staff) 16 sergeants, 45 rank and file, 61 women, and 79 children, 65th regiment; 47 rank and file, 1 woman, and 1 child, 11th regiment ; 21 rank and file, 58th regiment ; 87 rank and file, 99th regiment ; 1 rank and file, 96th regiment. Passengers for Sydney, James Moore, wife, and two children.

The Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday 30 December 1846

MILITARY MOVEMENTS -The following troops are to be forwarded to North Australia, viz. - One captain, one subaltern, four sergeants, and sixty-four rank and file, all belonging to the 99th regiment. Of this force, Captain Day, two sergeants, and twenty rank and file will embark tomorrow at 1 PM on board the Lord Auckland for their destination. The remaining portion of them, viz , one subaltern, two sergeants, with forty-four rank and file will proceed to that settlement in a vessel to be hereafter named. According to the above arrangement, Captain Day will, on arrival, have the command of the whole troops in that settlement. The Head Quarters of the 11th regiment are under orders for Hobart Town, and will embark in a few days on board the Java. 

November 1846 happenings

A quiet month for the regiment - a deserter rejoined his regiment.

The Sydney Morning Herald
Monday 2 November 1846
MILITARY CHANGES AND MOVEMENTS - Brigade-Major O'Connell, Captain in the 99th   Regiment, having been appointed Brigade Major for New Zealand, leaves Sydney, per the Java, for Auckland, with the rest of the troops destined for service in that quarter. Captain Jenner, of the 11th Regiment, has been appointed Brigade-Major of New South Wales, in the room of Captain O'Connell.

The Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 7 November 1846
If NANCY GORDON, formerly Maxwell, should be living in this Colony, she is requested to communicate with her brother Samuel Maxwell of the 11th Regiment, stationed at Launceston. The said Nancy Gordon, with her husband, arrived as emigrants four or five years ago, from Killencare Drummacara, County Cavan, Ireland.

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tuesday 10 November 1846

CLEARANCES.

November 9.—Louisa, brig, Captain Millton, for Hobart Town. Passengers—-Mr. Spurling, Mrs. Stewart and two sons, Mrs. Brown, Miss Beal, Mr. E. Brown, a lieutenant and sixteen rank and file of the 11th Regiment, Mrs. Galloway and son, Mrs. Pallen. Mr. Brown, Mrs. Brown and daughter, and thirty-five male convicts.

 

HOBART TOWN.

ARRIVALS

Franklin, Government barque, 292 tons, 2 guns, from Norfolk Island 13th October, with six male convicts. Cabin passengers-Lieutenant and Mrs. Hunter, 11th Regiment; Miss Burgess, Samuel Barrow, Esq., and Mr. Gilbert Robertson. Steerage Mr. Smithers, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Lawler, Mrs. Lawler and four children, Mr. George Mohernigh, Mr. James Hackett, Mr. Fraser, wife and two children

Sydney Chronicle
Wednesday 11 November 1846
LIST of New Subscriptions for St. Patrick's Church, Sunday Evening, November 8, 1846 : £ s. d.
Corporal Halloran, H.M. 11th regiment, 0 1 0

South Australian Register
Saturday 14 November 1846
John Smith, a private in the 11th Regiment, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Light-square, and assaulting the police sergeant in the execution of his duty. Police constable sergeant Soper stated, he was on duty in Light-square, about half-past nine o'clock on Thursday evening. Hearing a female call out "Police," he went into Weymouth-street, where he found the prisoner who told him, "He would serve him the same," and unbuckled his shoulder strap to take off his belt. Witness and he struggled. He slipped his head out of the belt, and witness took it away. He then kicked him very much about the knees. A Mrs White, who lives in Weymouth-street told him the prisoner had been to her house, broke a lot of glass, and wrenched her arm round. He was very drunk. His Worship fined the prisoner in the penalty of 20s or in default of payment one week's imprisonment, he was however allowed one week to pay it in.

The Australian
Saturday 14 November 1846
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Royal Victoria Theatre. — The performances on Monday evening next, will be for the benefit of Mr. John Howson. This gentleman has contributed so largely to the amusement of the public, not only by his vocal, but by his instrumental performances, both on the Boards, and at the various Concerts which have taken   place of late, that we feel confident the bare announcement of his Benefit will ensure an overflowing attendance at the "Victoria" on the occasion. The Bill of Fare is more than usually attractive, as regards the Vocal Department ;  and we are also promised a treat in the Instru- mental way, by the performance by Mr. John Howson of a Grand Fantasia on the Tenor Trombone, accompanied by the Military Band of the 11th Regiment. The pieces selected, are the Opera of The Fairy Lake ; the last act of The Boemian Girl; and, The Wreck Ashore.

South Australian 
Tuesday 17 November 1846
SAILED.
Nov 14.-..... Same day.- The cutter Lapwing, Capt. Lipson, R.N., in charge, for Kangaroo Island and Port Lincoln. Passengers-His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, and Lieut Bewes, 11th Regt.

The Courier
Wednesday 18 November 1846
SHIPPING NEWS.
PORT OF HOBART TOWN.
17 —Arrived the brig Louisa, 182 tons, Milton, from Sydney 9th instant, with sundries—cabin passengers, Mrs. Spurling, Mrs. Stewart and two sons ; Mr. and Mrs. Browne, Miss Browne, and - Cardiff, 11th regiment. Steerage, Mrs. Galloway and son ; Mrs. Pullen, Mr. and Mrs. Browne and child ; thirty-five male prisoners, and sixteen rank and file 11th regiment, as a convict guard. 

The Melbourne Argus
24 November 1846
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE
A DESERTER-Yesterday a man named James McDowell was brought before the Mayor's Court, charged with being a deserter from the 11th Regiment of Foot. As he admitted the offence, he was ordered to gaol until an opportunity should offer of forwarding him to his Regiment

The Sydney Morning Herald
Monday 30 November 1846

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

ARRIVALS

November 28.-Cornubia, steamer, 94 tons, Captain Stericker, from Port Curtis the 17th, and Moreton Bay the 25th instant. Passengers - Colonel Barney, Captain Browne, Dr. Silver, Mr. Commissary Darling, nine soldiers and a sergeant of the 11th Regiment, five men, a boat's crew, and four invalids from the Benevolent Asylum at Moreton Bay.

October 1846 happenings

Drinking and rowdiness still plagues the 11th in South Australia - not necessarily because they are drunk, but just "drinky". Imports registered in the papers indicate the movement of cigarettes, wine and brandy for the Officers - more noble 'drinky' pursuits. Deserters are rounded up, and the 11th send a small detachment to the 'North Australia' settlement.

Launceston Advertiser (Tas)
Thursday 1 October 1846
PORT PHILLIP

In a late number we referred to the number of deserters from the detachment of the 11th Regiment, stationed in Port Phillip. A short time since Lieutenant Wilton received information that three of the deserters were working as farm servants on the station of a settler at Mount Macedon. The boy who had been sent to give the information imprudently told the circumstance on his return, upon which two of them made their escape. The third was, however, apprehended.

The Sydney Morning Herald

Thursday 8 October 1846

The officers of the 11th Regiment entertained His Excellency the Governor and a large party at dinner yesterday evening.

South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA)
Saturday 10 October 1846
David Collins and Robert Garner, privates in the 11th Regiment, appeared to answer the complaint of William Homer, and Ruth his wife, for a wilful and unlawful assault on Saturday the 3d inst. Mr Finniss and Mr Watts were on the bench. Captain Webster and Lieutenant Bewes were in attendance. 
William Homer, shoemaker, Thebarton, stated that on Saturday evening, between ten and eleven o'clock, his wife and be were in the back yard of their house, and heard some one coming along. On looking round he saw five soldiers going towards the front of his house. One of them asked him for something to drink at the gate, and on his refusing the soldiers followed him round and asked him for tobacco. They were not all dressed alike, but sufficiently in regimentals for him to know what they were. The two that spoke to him had caps on. He heard one of them say, "Oh, don't stand for any nonsense; rush the place." Witness stood at the gate to keep them back, expecting they intended to do so. He was then knocked down by one of the men with a red jacket. He thought it was done with his fist, as he did not perceive anything in his hand. He was afterwards struck several times by the others. After knocking him down, they opened the gate and rushed inside. Mr Ingham and his brother, who are near neighbours, hearing a row, came to his assistance. His wife was standing near the house, looking on. Witness told Mr Ingram he should go and acquaint Mr Nicolson the police constable, who resides near. He did not strike the soldiers in return, but if he had had an opportunity he would have done so. Two of them then went to the front door and pushed against it, but it was locked and they could not force it. He was perfectly sober at the time. 
By the prisoner Collins.—He could not identify him as being the party who struck him. 
By bis Worship.—They were not beastly drunk, but sufficiently sober to know what they were about. The "Tom of Lincoln" public-house is about fifty yards from his house. 
By Mr Watts.—There is a sign over his house, "Homer, Shoemaker," that is all. 
Ruth Homer, wife of the last witness, saw the soldiers coming from the park in the direction of their house. She saw them hustle up together and shake bands, and when they came across she heard them say, "Rush the place." Witness and her husband were in the garden. There were five of them altogether. She could not positively swear to two of the men, who were in dark clothes, as it was by moonligbt. They all had on caps, but no belts. She heard a scuffle round the front of the house, and on going to see what caused it, she found the men ill-using her husband. On begging them to desist, one of the men in dark clothes knocked her down. She was knocked down twice, and two of them passed over her and went to the door. They ran at it, striking it with their elbows, endeavouring to burst it open. When they were leaving, one of them said, "Why did you not rush the place, and break every table and chair in it!" 
By his Worship.—She could not identify either of the prisoners. She took a piece of paling and threw it at the man who struck her, saying, "You villain, you are the man that struck me." 
By Mr Watts.—She gave him in charge to Nicolson, but he answered be did not dare take him, as he never saw a blow struck. 
By Mr Finniss.—They were not drank, they were only "drinky."  
Robert Ingham, tanner and currier, resides at Thebarton. On Saturday evening bis brother and he were sitting outside their bouse, and were disturbed by a noise. They went out to render Mr and Mrs Homer assistance, supposing it was occasioned by some one striking them. They saw five soldiers, and he asked them why they were there disturbing the village, and endeavoured to persuade them to go peaceably away. Mrs Homer told him the men had been striking her, and Mr Homer went to fetch Nicolson the policeman, but before he came the men were about leaving. The soldier Garner was about to strike her and said, " Is there any one who will take her part?" He then made a rush towards witness's brother, who told him to stop or be would drop him, as he had a waddie in his hand. The same party who prevented him from striking Mrs Homer also stopped him from striking his brother, by tripping him up. One of the soldiers nearest to him said he was there as one of a picket, and witness advised him to take his comrades away. He replied, "How can I take the men away!" and wanted to know whether witness was a policeman. Nicolson then came up with more assistance, and the men, after some persuasion, left. 
By hie Worship.—The prisoner Collins said he was one of the picket. He picked out the two prisoners from five or six at the barracks, as being amongst the men at the time of the row. Witness saw Mrs Homer throw the paling at Garner, and heard her exclaim he was the man who struck her. 
By the prisoner Garner.—He had his cap or jacket under his arm when leaving. It was about half past 10 o'clock. He had occasion to recollect him from his attempting to strike him, and looking at him very attentively. 
By His Worship.—Collins is one of the men who was the most peaceably disposed. At the time he came up he heard Collins saying to Mrs Homer, "Did I strike you? Am I the man that struck you?" She answered "No." 
John Ingham corroborated the testimony of all the preceding witnesses, particularly that of his brother, adding that the prisoner Collins said "No; by God I would not hurt an old couple in their cottage." One of them came back to strike her. but witness prevented him. He was about to attack him for doing so, when be was tripped up by one of bis comrades. 
By his Worship.—He would swear to the two prisoners being present. Collins was the most orderly of them all. 
His Worship remarked the evidence bad been sufficiently gone into to prove the charge against both prisoners; and asked them what account they had to give of themselves. 
Both the prisoners stated the only thing they recollected on Saturday night was their being at the market house. Their Captain was present, and would give them a good character. They had never been in Court before, or brought up before their officers for misconduct. Captain Webster said Garner had behaved himself like a good man and a good soldier ever since he had commanded him. Collins was also a good man and a good soldier when he refrained from drink. Their Worships told them they were guilty of both charges, although perhaps neither of them struck a blow; for it bad been proved satisfactorily they were in the company of the other three soldiers, and consequently aided and abetted. It laid in their power to inflict a very severe sentence upon them ; but as their commanding officer bad given them a good character be would treat them leniently, and thus show them the necessity of for the future valuing that which they regretted was not more frequently the case. They should fine them 23s each for each offence, and in default of payment give them one month's imprisonment. 

Launceston Examiner (Tas)
10 October 1846 
LAUNCESTON
EXPORTS.
October  8.-Per  brig  SWAN,  for  Port  Phillip.... 1  bale  clothing,  H.  M.  11th  regiment.  

The Melbourne Argus
13 October 1846
Oct. 11-Marys, schooner, 62 tons, Griffith, master, from Hobart Town. Passengers - Mr, and Mrs. Henry Tatler, Mr. Richard Propsting, one officer and one corporal 11th Regiment, to Spring Bay, 4 soldiers 11th Regiment to ditto, Mrs. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. James Cole, Mr. Kettle and two children, and Captain Kenny.

Captured deserters. - Yesterday two men named Patrick Geoghegan and Peter Roach, were charged by Serjeant Johnstone of the border police, with being deserters from her Majesty's 11th regiment of foot. The prisoners were captured at Mr. Cooper's station, on the Lower Loddon near the Murray. The men having admitted that they were deserters from the regiment supposed, were sent to gaol until they could be forwarded to their regiment.

Launceston Examiner (Tas)
Wednesday 14 October 1846
December 12.-Steam-ship Shamrock, 200 tons; Gilmore, master, from Melbourne and Sydney; John Thompson, agent. Passengers- His Honor C. J. La Trobe, Lady and family, Lieut. Wilson and Lady, Ensign Crook, Dr. Ross, Mr. Jno. Thompson, Mr. Henty, Mr. Steiglitz, Mr. Desailly, Mr. Ebden, Mr Cetta, Mr. De La Hunt, Mr. King, Mr. Ruffy, Mr. Stephenson, Mrs. Orr, Miss Kimberley, 68 soldiers, women and children 11th regiment.

The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas)
Wednesday 14 October 1846
MISCELLANEOUS SHIPPING
The steamship 'Shamrock' left Port Phillip on Saturday morning, and came alongside the wharf at four o'clock on Sunday afternoon; she brought a detachment and three deserters of the 11th Regiment. She left again for Port Phillip and Sydney this morning at seven o'clock, with a number of cabin passengers, and about 200 emigrants; the passed out of the Heads at one o'clock this day.

The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas) 
Saturday 17 October 1846
If NANCY GORDON, formerly Maxwell, should be living in the Colony, she is requested to communicate with her brother Samuel Maxwell, of the 11th Regiment, stationed at Launceston. The said Nancy Gordon, with her husband, arrived as emigrants four or five years ago.

The Melbourne Argus (Vic)
Tuesday 20 October 1846
Shipping Intelligence
CLEARED OUT
October 14 - Swan, brig, Carder, master, for Launceston Passengers - Captain Kenny 11th Regiment, Mr King, Mr Kingsbury, Mr Wicks, Sergeant of 11th Regiment and wife, Mr J Cobb, Mr J Peck, Mr J Pead.

Launceston Examiner (Tas)
Wednesday 21 October 1846
LAUNCESTON
ARRIVALS
October 20. - Brig Swan, 149 tons, Carder, master, from Melbourne; James Raven, agent. Passengers-Captain Kenney, Mr. King, Mr. Kingsbury, Mr. Wicks, sergeant 11th regiment and wife, Messrs. J. Cobb, J. Peck, J. Read.

The Australian (Sydney, NSW)
Tuesday 20 October 1846
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
EXPORTS
Per Peri, brig, 145 tons, Gwatkin, master, for Launceston..... 8 cases wine, Officers of 11th Regiment...

The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas)
Saturday 24 October 1846 
SHIP NEWS
IMPORTS
Oct. 28— Peri (brig), 149 tons, C. Gwatkin, master, from Sydney ; Jackson and Co., agents. — 2 cases cigars, 1 case brandy, 11th Regiment.... 

Launceston Examiner (Tas)
Wednesday 28 October 1846
Local Intelligence
THE 11TH REGIMENT. - It is not improbable that the headquarters of the 11th may arrive by the return of the Shamrock steamer. If so, the vessel will be engaged for a special trip, and come direct here from Sydney. Such an arrangement was proposed when the steamer was last at Sydney; but it is not known that it will be carried out.

Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW)
Saturday 31 October 1846

NORTH AUSTRALIA.- One Serjeant and eight rank and file of H. M. 11th Regiment embarked on board the Cornubia steamer yesterday evening, for the purpose of conveying Colonel Barney to the site of the New Settlement.

September 1846 happenings

The papers this month give insights into the movement of goods belonging to members of the 11th, not just the movement of people. The main stuff being moved around is wine, perhaps not surprising. In the case of the import of wine by the paymaster of the 11th, 1 'pipe' is an old unit of volume measurement equating to approximately 475 to 480 litres! Curiously, to contrast this trade, the teetotal members of the 11th held a tea party that earned great reviews in Adelaide (probably enthusiastically received given some of the alcohol-fuelled stories of the past few months).

The month also follows the unfolding drama of deserters from the 11th Regiment posting in the Melbourne settlement.


Sydney Morning Herald
Monday 7 September 1846
EXPORTS
September 5th, Coquette, schooner, 72 tons, Captain Whitfield, for Adelaide.... 5 cases of wine, Officers of the 11th Regiment.

Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas.)

Friday 11 September 1846

Shipping Intelligence
Port of Launceston

Sept. 7. Arrived the brig Raven, Bell, master, from Hobart Town, with troops 11th regiment.

Sept. 9. Sailed the brig Raven, Bell, master, for Hobart Town, in ballast. Passengers-Dr. Lucas, Lieutenant Curra, Lieutenant Rattie, 96th regiment, Mr. Charles Swan, 160 rank and file 96th regiment, 20 women, 13 children.

Friday 11 September 1846
The Melbourne Argus
Desertion.-The offence of desertion appears to be particularly rife in this district ; on the 5th instant one, and on the 2th instant, three privates of the 11th Regiment, belonging to the detachment stationed here, deserted, making fifteen out of the handful of men thought sufficient to protect the province, who within a few months' have deserted their colors. The names of those men are:- George Ford, John Court, Robert Hill and Thomas Health

The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas)
Saturday 12 September 1846

CARRICK.

Military. — On Monday evening a detachment of the 11th Regiment, en route from Launceston to Westbury, arrived at Carrick about five o'clock, when one of the men being sick, and the party under orders to proceed to Westbury tbat night, it was thought necessary by tbe officer in command to press a conveyance for the sick man. All the houses in the neighbourhood were sought for this purpose, but in vain ; and it was not until a cart belonging to Mr Thomas Symonds, of Moat Farm, was passing through the town, that the soldiers could succeed in obtaining any kind of carriage to convey their sick and wearied comrade. The cart, containing Mr. Symonds, with his wife and family — in all nine persons, was immediately pressed into regimental service, and the family party received an intimation to give up immediate possession. In vain did Mr. Symonds plead the impossibility of his being able to reach home with his family, the soldiers persisted in their demand, and it was only by tbe interference of bystanders that they at last agreed to allow Mr. Symonds to proceed to bis residence, on his promising to send them a conveyance immediately on his arrival home. This arrangement was carried into effect, and the detachment was thus enabled to reach West bury some time during the night. The power of pressing a conveyance in this manner into the service of the array may be perfectly legal, and no one may doubt its propriety in certain cases; in this instance however, nothing but absolute necessity ought to be considered a sufficient reason for taking possession of a conveyance which was at the time actually occupied by a whole family, on the way to a home which could not have been reached without this or some other conveyance; and which, but for the firm remonstrance of Mr. Symonds and the interference of friends, would have put him to the expense of remaining with his family at an inn for the night.

Sydney Morning Herald
Monday 14 September 1846

IMPORTS
September 13.-Louisa, brig, 182 tons, Million, from Hobart Town... 1 pipe wine, Paymaster of the 11th Regiment.

Geelong Advertiser and Squatters' Advocate (Vic)
Wednesday 16 September 1846
On Sunday last we witnessed the solemn and affecting spectacle of a soldier's funeral, which was conducted with all the decorum and circumstance possible in so small a garrison. The deceased was a private in the 11th Regiment, named John Gready, formerly of Timmo, four miles from Wexford, in Ireland. Amongst the disciplined attendants and spectators of the unfrequent spectacle, were the native boys and girls belonging to the Aborigines' School, who seemed to take great interest in the proceedings. The place of interment was the Catholic cemetery, and thither the sable attendants accompanied the soldier's remains ; but when, upon the conclusion of the services of the Catholic Church, the firing party prepared to bestow the last military honours, the young blacks, of both sexes, took to their heels; and could hardly persuade themselves they were in whole skins, until the firing and mournful strains had given place to the quick returning step and lifely air.

Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas)
Tuesday 22 September 1846

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.  

PORT OF HOBART TOWN.

September 17.-Sailed the brig Haven, Bell, master, for Launceston, with a detachment of the 11th Regiment. 

The Melbourne Argus (Vic)
Tuesday 22 September 1846

Domestic Intelligence

A DESERTER.-Yesterday, John Court, one of the deserters from the detachment of the 11th Regiment of Foot, stationed in Melbourne, was brought before Mr. Hull, J. P., in custody of a Serjeant's guard. Mr. Hull directed the prisoner to be given over to the custody of the military, to be dealt with by martial law.

South Australian Register (Adelaide)
Wednesday 23 September 1846

IMPORTS

Cargo of the Coquette...  2 casks ale, 3 casks and 5 cases wine, 11th Regiment.

Launceston Examiner (Tas)
Wednesday 23 September 1846
September 21.-Brig Raven, 170 tons, Bell, master, from Hobart Town, with a detachment of the 11th regiment.

South Australian (Adelaide, SA)
Friday 25 September 1846

MILITARY TEA MEETING. - The privates and non-commissioned officers of the 11th Regiment, most of whom belong to the Adelaide Total Abstinence Society, invited their friends and the members of the society to a social tea meeting, on Tuesday evening last, September 22nd, 1846. The arrangments were complete, and reflected great credit on the taste of the conductors. A portion of the great barrack room was appropriated, and neatly adorned for the occasion. At the entrance, the Union Jack stretched its broad folds, across, and underneath, a silk banner, with "Total Abstinence" written on it. An active, smart young soldier escorted the guests to their seats, and politely attended. The pillars on each side were ornamented with three muskets and a half circle of bristling bayonets. With "XI" entwined among the leaves ; at the top of the room, a large star of bayonets blazoned forth, surrounded with nine lights, and the letter V. R. Immediately above, a flag with seven words told the glories of the 11th- "Salamanca, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse, Peninsula." Down the middle was a long table laden with tea, cake, &c., of the first quality, and the whole was relieved by a dense canopy of boughs. The soldiers were in smart undress, which, with their military air, gave to the scene a most picturesque appearance. Among the visiters, we noticed the President, Mr C. S. Hare, the secretary, Mr W. A. Cawthorne, and other leading teetotal friends. Upwards of eighty sat down to tea, during which, the commanding officer, Captain Webster, with several ladies and gentlemen, paid them a visit, and seemed highly delighted ; after grace, the tables were removed, and Mr C. S. Hare called to the chair. The place was crowded, and in the background we observed the officers and their friends, who remained tbere till near the close of the meeting. The chairman expressed his great delight in thus meeting his military friends, especially under such auspicious circumstances ; he then adverted to the principles of the society, and hoped the military and the civil would always meet Ams and establish a unity of kindly feeting. He congratulated them on a Conquest, greater than the conquest of their enemies viz.-the triumph over bad habits. After dwelling, at some length, on the beneficial results of Total Abstinence, he called upon Mr Reynolds to address the meeting, who, in a lengthy Speech, powerfully advocated the cause. Mr Cole spoke next, and was followed by two or three others. The meeting was then enlivened by a quartette of amateur singers, who sang "Our Native Land." Sergeant Lewis next addressed the meeting, and made a most loyal, pithy, and soldier like speech, and sat down amidst great applause. Then Glorious Apollo" followed; several speeches and pieces succeeded, and the whole concluded with "God Save the Queen" by the whole company, standing. The meeting broke up at ten, and seven signatures were obtained ; all separated with feelings the most pleasing, and, undoubtedly, the recollections of the night will not be easily effaced, and more than one will concur with us in saying, that wherever the 5th company of the 11th may he called they have our warmest wishes for their individual and collective welfare.

Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday 23 September 1846

AUSTRALIAN FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

THE Members are informed that the next Exhibition will take place on Wednesday, the 30th of September, in the Market-place, letter A, under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, when prizes will be awarded as usual. Members only will be admitted, with their families, from 12 A.M. to 1 P.M. ; members' and visitors' tickets may be obtained from Mr. J. Bibb, Macquarie-street.

N.B.-The Band of the 11th Regiment will, by permission of Colonel Bloomfield, be in attendance.

R. HIPKISS,

Secretary.

The Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas)
Saturday 26 September 1846
The 11th Regiment. — The military force at present in Launceston, consists of about 200 rank and file, under the command of Major Singleton. The headquarters are expected to arrive from Sydney much sooner than was anticipated, when it is hoped the town will be again enlivened with the performances of the Band, the absence of which is a serious deprivation to the votaries of martial music. In the meantime, the fife and drum performances have their usual attractions, especially on the Sunday morning march to and from Church. We perceive that the Officers' mess-room is undergoing considerable repairs, and workmen are engaged in making several alterations at the Barracks, for the convenience of the military.

The Melbourne Argus (Vic)
Tuesday 29 September 1846

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

DESERTERS.—On Friday two deserters from the 11th Regiment now stationed in Mel-   bourne, named Thomas Heath and Robert Hall, were brought before his Worship the Mayor, and having confessed their offence, his Worship di- rected that they should be handed over to the commanding officer of the detachment, to be dealt with according to martial law.

August 1846 happenings

Desertions are reported in numbers- perhaps the members of the 11th in various stations are starting to realise it's worth saying in the colonies! Not included in the articles below are several adverts stating that the 11th Regiment band was playing in Sydney. The South Australia contingent of the 11th seem to be more involved with the law - theft and drunkenness.


The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser
Saturday 1 August 1846
The Palmyra, convict ship, for Hobart Town, was detained on the 25th March, from having small-pox on board. The officers in charge of the guard are Major Wyatt and Ensign Benbow, 65th regiment, and Ensign Bythesea, 11th regiment.

Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday 5 August 1846
Since the 14th June no less than seven soldiers of the 11th regiment had deserted, and had not been apprehended-it was thought they had accepted engagements as labourers in the interior.

The Australian (Sydney)
Monday 3 August 1846
Desertion. — On Wednesday night, it was discovered that Lance Corporal Lyle, and Privates Chandler and Cooper, belonging to the detachment of the 11th regiment, at present quartered here, were absent from their quarters. The men had mustered at 'tatto,' at eight o'clock, but had subsequently disappeared. On the following morning, all doubts us to the men having deserted were removed, by the messenger of the Clerk of Works Office finding between the gaol and the burying ground, three soldiers' jackets, which were at once recognized as those of the missing men ; their side arm they had left behind at the barracks. Now that so many inducements present themselves for desertion, care should be certainly taken to render the situation of the men us comfortable us possible. If it be true that the men are huddled together in quarters little better than the black hole of Calcutta, it will be a matter of surprise if, in the course of a short time, the whole detachment ara not chronicled as deserters. — Melbourne Patriot, July 24. 

Sydney Morning Herald
Thursday 6 August 1846
MUSICAL SOIREE.-Mr. Ravac gave his first concert at the City Theatre last evening, assisted by Messrs Marsh, Ellard, and Imberg, and by the band of the 11th Regiment. The whole of the performance was excellent ; but we have only time to speak of Mr. Ravac. He is really a violinist of the first order. His beautiful tone-exquisite pathos-and wonderful execution, surpass our power of praise or description. He must be heard, and we can promise that on no future occasion will his audience be so thin as it was last evening.

Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday 8 August 1846
August 7. - Governor Phillip, brig, 188 tons, Captain Handley, from Norfolk Island the 18th July. Passengers - Rev. Mr. Ison, (Church of England,) Rev. J. Cavenagh, (Roman Catholic Minister,) Mrs. Ferrell and three children, Miss Ferrell, Miss Bellairs, Mrs. Sim and child, Mrs. Brown and three children, Mrs. Smith and four children, a sergeant and 15 privates of the 11th Regiment, and 50 prisoners of the Crown.

South Australian (Adelaide)
Tuesday 11 August 1846

POLICE MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Friday, August 7, 1846.

William Hammersley, a private of the 11th regiment, was charged with having on the night of 29th July last, stolen a silver watch, and German silver watch guard, the property of John Cahill.

Prosecutor gave evidence to the effect that he was acquainted with the prisoner prior to the robbery, who was at his house on the night in which he missed his watch, which hung at its usual place on the window ledge, at ten minutes past eight o'clock by the watch which was stolen (the true time being about half past eight). On missing the watch, he perceived that a board which covered some broken panes had been removed. The garden gate, and various things lying about the house, had been disarranged, and boot tracks, at some distance apart, as of a person running, were clearly distinguishable. lt was dark, raining heavily, and blowing, when he missed the watch.

William Dent, engineer, of Hindmarsh, deposed that, on Saturday night, or Sunday morning last, the prisoner was brought to his house covered with mud, and that, while being stripped to put on a change of apparel lent him by deponent, he enquired for his watch, which he said he had bought back from the Sergeant, or Sergeant Major, after having sold it to him. He went out to see where the prisoner had been, and went to the pug holes till he came to Bowden, where, in a pug hole, he found prisoner's hat and belt, but - could not find a missing shoe. On returning, prisoner asked for his watch, which be gave him. It was wet on the inside.    

Daniel Lovelock, owner of the "Queens-Arms", Bowden, stated, the prisoner has been at my house on Saturday evening and Sunday night last, with a watch, and asked me for a key to wind it up. He came a second time on Sunday night, representing that be had fallen into a pug hole, and had lost his trowsers and one of his shoes, and asking me to lend him a pound on his watch to replace them, which I refused, but consented to lend him the amount to keep him out of trouble. Prisoner insisted on my keeping the watch, which I have given to the police.

Police Constable Panham deposed that, on Wednesday week last, he accompanied the prosecutor to the Military Barracks, where he saw the prisoner. On an officer asking the prisoner whether he had been out of the barracks on the previous evening, he replied he had not. He went to Bowden yesterday, and got the watch from Mr. Lovelock.

By the prisoner - I asked the officer if you had been out that evening, but did not ask the sergeant. Some one said you had answered to your name at a quarter to nine.

Captain Litchfield said there was another charge against the prisoner-stealing tools from the barracks.

His Worship remanded him to the day following.

South Australian (Adelaide)
Tuesday 11 August 1846

Saturday, August 8th.  

The prisoner was brought up, charged with stealing a boot wheel from James Manders, private, af the 11th regiment ; on or about the 25th July.

James Manders stated that he is a cordwainer; that the tool (produced) is his property ; that he missed it on the 30th July last, and had not seen it within a fortnight before; on missing it, he mentioned the circumstance to his comrades ; prisoner, who is also a shoemaker, did not sleep in his room, but frequently came there, and not having tools of his own, worked with his.      

By the prisoner - You have worked with me in the room ; you never bought the tool from me.

By Mr Finniss - The prisoner neither offered to buy the tool, nor spoke about it, nor have I spoken to him on the subject.      

John Cahill stated-- I know the tool, from having purchased it off prisoner about a fortnight ago, when he called on me at tea time, with the tool in his hand, which he said he had just got from a shoemaker, to whom he had lent it ; prisoner offered the tool for sale, but I said it was of no use to me without the seat iron, when he said he would bring me two or three to look at, and would give an iron to fit it ; I said I would buy it, and he sold it to me for two shillings - one shilling I paid him, and the other he was to have the week following ; he was to have brought, also, two instep leathers ; I paid him the remaining shilling when he came on Tuesday.

Police Constable deposed to having received received the tool from Cahill on the 7th inst.  

Prisoner's statement. - I-was working with Manders this day fortnight, when be asked me whether I had taken the wheel; I said I had ; he enquired why I did not leave it till he had finished the Sergeant Major's boots ; I told him there was no use, as he (Manders) would not give me the money he owed me ; I sold it the same evening, and told Manders so, when I returned.

Manders was then bound over to prosecute.

South Australian (Adelaide)
Tuesday 18 August 1846

POLICE MAGISTRATES COURT

Monday, August 14    

John Crowley and Thomas Flaherty, privates of the 11th Regiment, were brought up charged with having burglarously entered the house of Peter Cokely, North terrace, and stolen therefrom sundry articles of apparel.

Joseph Parry deposed that he lodged at Mr Cokely's, North terrace, and owns the coat and waistcoat, trowsers, cap, and handkerchief, produced, which he values - the coat at £1, the waistcoat at £1, the trowsers at £1 10s, the cap at 5s, and the handkerchief 14s. They were deposited in a different room from that he slept in ; he retired to rest at nine, at half past eleven he saw two soldiers come in, who left in about a quarter of an hour, dressed like the prisoners, and with belts. Their kicking at the door awoke him, when he told them it was too late to admit them, on which they said, "If you don't open the door we'll burst it in," which they accordingly did. Though the door was not locked, it could not be opened from the outside, except by force, the latch being sufficient fastening. On entering, they said, "Get a light." He perceived they were soldiers from their dress, and went out by the back door for a policeman. Mrs Cokely, who was in the same room, ran out also ; he returned without being able to find a policeman, when he saw Mrs Cokely there, who told him they were taking the things out of the box in the room where Cokely lay. On the soldiers coming in they took off their belts and asked for a light. On his crying out police, the soldiers went out, but it was too dark to permit him to see whether they had taken anything. On a light being procured, he missed the things produced. A pair of trowsers of Cokely's and Mrs C's bonnet, a few shirts, and a pocket book with papers, had been left; they were underneath the articles that were taken. On missing his property he gave information at the police office; the police went in search, and brought the things produced and two soldiers, the prisoners, who then had their belts on.

By the prisoner Flaherty - It was about half past eleven when they were at Cokely's ; knocked at the door for a few minutes before you entered.

Jane Murphy, who lives at Peter Cokely's, stated that two soldiers called there last night, who insisted on being admitted - she told them her husband was unwell and would be disturbed ; they threatened to burst in the door, which they accordingly did, and removed their belts. She ran out without taking any notice of their application for a light. One of the soldiers went out and afterwards returned ; they then went to a box, breaking the crockery on it, and smashing the glass in the bedroom door. She called out to the last witness (Parry) on which the soldiers ran out, taking different directions. She cannot swear the prisoners were the men.

W. Reid, police constable, deposed that between a quarter and half past eleven o'clock, he being in the police office, information was received of a robbery committed by soldiers. He forthwith went up North terrace to Morphett-street, where he heard some one talking, who proved to be soldiers going towards the Joiners' Arms ; he remarked as he was passing "a fine night," or "good night," but cannot say whether he received any answer, as he was walking rapidly at the time. Coming on to Hindley-street, he met policemen Pannam, Cromie, and Varco ; he went down to North terrace, when he came on the prisoners, on of whom, Flaherty, had something in his right hand, which, on his reaching to Flaherty, dropped, it was the coat produced. On being asked "Where did you get this," Flaherty replied, "Where did you get this?" He then told Flaherly he was his prisoner and must come to the station, and Crowley, that he had better come too. Flaherty, being violent, called on his comrade, saying it was cowardly to submit to the police.

He, deponent, was obliged to drop the coat, and call Cromis to his assistance. Flahery endeavoured to slip off his belt, but was prevented, and was brought to the station. Soper picked up the waistcoat at Cockely's door in my presence, after prisoners were in custody. Is quite sure prisoners are the men, one of whom had the coat, but is not sure they are the persons previously spoken to. Prisoners were both drunk. Crowley, who was the more peaceable, was the drunker of the two.

J. Cromie's (police constable) testimony was to the effect, that, being on duty between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock last night, he met Sergeant Reid, who informed him of a robbery committed by soldiers. He accompanied Sergeant Reid down Morphett-street to North terrace, when he heard the prisoner talking. Flaherty had the coat, produced, on his right hand or over his arm ; Sergeant Reid asked him how he come by it, when he asked "Where did you get it?" Crowley, who was standing with his arm behind him, was told by him (Cromie) he must come too. Having to step over a bad place, Crowley hung back, when he (Crowie) saw the trowsers produced tied up in a hand-kerchief. He believed that Crowley dropped them, but could not say positively. A scuffle ensured between Reid and Flaherty, when the latter observed to Crowley, "we are man to man, we will not go." Was obliged to assist Reid, owing to Flaherty's violence. On locking up the prisoners, be went to Cokey's house, near the door of which Soper picked up the waistcoat produced.

James Pannam, police constable, stated that between eleven and twelve o'clock, in company with Sergeant Reid   and police constable Cromie he took prisoners to station   house, and searched Crowley, in whose coat pocket he found the handkerchief produced, and the cap in his trowsers, on which the prisoners were locked up.

The prisoners were committed for trial.    

South Australian (Adelaide)
Friday 21 August 1846

Government Gazette.

Colonial Secretary's Office, August 13.- The Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to appoint Capt. R. Webster, of her Majesty's 11th regiment, to be his Excellency's Private Secretary, as a temporary arrangement, in the room of Godfrey Thomas, Esq., who has proceeded to New Zealand.              

By command.

A. M. MUNDY,  

Colonial Secretary.

 
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday 29 August 1846
Two more soldiers of the 11th regiment had deserted from Melbourne, making eleven since the detachment was stationed there.