The Kestrel. Mr. R. N. Beauvais, commander, and Mr. W. Dobson. first mate of the ship Kestrel, have been committed to take their trial at Melbourne for the manslaughter of a lascar during the voyage from Manila to Port Phillip. According to the evidence adduced, the treatment of the lascars during the passage was of the most brutal description.

Source: The Shipping Gazette & Sydney General Trade List for Saturday 20 Dec 1845

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