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William

This person was drowned 15 years ago while crossing the Gawler River on horseback; the body was found 6 weeks later and buried by Mr John Ellis JP of Port Gawler in whose employ deceased was. On the 5^th Sept. it was reported to the police that the bones were laid bare by the water having washed the ground from them. The police brought them into Gawler Town and buried them in the cemetery.

5/9/1866

bone

William Henry

age abt. 20 yrs, 5’8” high, medium build, brown hair, no beard or whiskers. Found in a dying state on the North East Rd abt 1½ miles from Nth Adelaide. Was bought to the police station and died an hour afterwards. verdict-death by accidentally falling off his cart. Has a father living at Bone Madron near Penzance, Cornwall, England, arrived 3/12/1865 in the ship Lincoln

23/5/1867

boyce

John

age about 60 yrs, 5’11” high, stout build, florid complexion, found dead in a deserted hut near Saddleworth, verdict-died from mortification of a sore on the back of his hand, accelerated by cold, want and exposure. deceased had been in the colony for 30 yrs and for many years led a wandering life. driving about a few head of cattle

29/8/1866

cang (supposed to be)

found in the scrub abt 35 miles SE of Blanchetown, by a shepherd. Some papers and letters in Chinese language lying about. Was well known to the settlers about, left the river abt. 3 yrs ago intending to go to the diggings, he was forced back and told he could not go through, but he was determined and begged to be allowed to go. No more was heard of him till his remains were found

remains found 6 months ago 1866

Dempsey

Samuel

age 37, 5’7” high, medium build, florid complexion, had been drinking hard for several days, which bought on imflammation of the lungs, was attended by Dr Brain. native of Belfast, Ireland, left home at 17 years. Had been a mariner until within the last 2 years

24/9/1866

drake

Frank

age 40 yrs, 5’9” high, sandy hair and whiskers, medium build, was drowned in the River Torrens whilst bathing. Verdict-accidentally drowned. A native of Nassau, West Indies. Was in the confederate cruiser Shenandoah. A compositor

20/2/1867

evans

Louis

age abt. 28 yrs, 5’7” high, sallow complexion, dark hair, slender, injuries received from falling off his horse on his way from robe to Mr Pearson’s station, Reedy Creek. Deceased was found lying on the road insensible. Was removed in a cart to Robe where he received medical aid. Verdict-accidental death

16/11/1866

fischer

August

age abt. 52 yrs 5’7” or 8” high, medium build, dark hair. Deceased had been drinking freely at the Miners Arms Kooringa on the 8^th December where he stayed for the night and was found dead next morning. Native of Prussia, had been employed as a Miner at the Burra Mines for abt. 12 yrs. No known relations in the colony

8/12/1866 reported to the police 9/12/1866

heidman

Jas. Stephenson

Age 33 yrs, 5’10” high, dark complexion and hair. German. Found dead alongside the Port Yankalilla Tramway. Died by natural causes, was subject to fits

24/9/1866

Henderson

George

Abt. 60 yrs, 5’6” or 7” high, stout build, knocked down by a car in Rosina St and taken to hospital. Supposed to have a wife in Victoria

30/5/1867

langstaff

William Charles

age 42 yrs, 5’10” high, long dark hair, died of fever at the Robin Hood Hotel, Strathalbyn. Had been living in the neighbourhood for 9 yrs as a farm laborer.

21^st July 1866

mulligan

James

21 yrs, abt. 5’7” or 8” high, fair hair and complexion, Accidentally drowned when bathing in a creek at Port Adelaide. Native of Prince Edward Island where family are residing, he was a seaman on board the ship Sea Star

13/1/1867

nelson

Orloff alias Chas. Brown

20 yrs of age, abt. 5’7” or 8” high, fair complexion and hair. Accidentally killed by a bag of wheat falling on him when assisting to load the barque Union at Port Adelaide. Deceased a native of Silverberg in Sweden, he was a seaman

1/3/1867

pavott

George

age 28 yrs, 5’8” high, red hair, whiskers, deceased was found dead near the beach, to the rear of the Caledonian Hotel at Robe. Was in the employment of Mr Bailey, road contractor abt. a fortnight prior to his death. Inquest-no marks of violence, open verdict of “Found Dead” by the jury. Seemed to be suffering from the effects of drink 2 days before he was found

17/12/1866

ramsay

Henry

45 yrs of age, abt 5’8” high, fair complexion, slight build. Died in the street at Port Adelaide on way to the Railway Station from the Penola steamer. Deceased came from Mount Gambier in the Penola and was going to the Adelaide hospital

24/3/1867

roach

Patrick

age 30 years, height 5’9”, fair hair, florid complexion, thin make, committed suicide near Lake Hamilton, believed to be of unsound mind at the time. No inquest. was a shepherd in the employ of Mr P Maurice. An Irishman from County Clare, left his hut, took his swag and walked into the bush on 30^th October

died abt. 5/11/1866

smith

Edward

Age 45 yrs, 5’11” high, dark hair, found dead in bed at the house of Thos Daly, Hugh’s Flat. Deceased came from the destitute asylum on the 7^th Nov, stated to his employer Thos. Hubbert that he had been in the colonies for 30 yrs but had no relations here.

22/11/1866

Symons

John

abt 30 yrs, 5’6” high, stout build, fair complexion. Accidentally killed by breaking his neck in falling on the whaling board of the wharf, between the vessel and Levi’s Wharf, Port Adelaide. a native of Portland, England. Arrived in the colony on the ship Caranjah. An envelope found in his possession was addressed to William Simons, bricklayer, Toowoomba, Qld. A seaman belonging to the cutter Normanville

29/3/1867

wade

James

age 46 yrs, 5’10” high, fresh complexion, grey hair, found dead on the Gulleneer Plains in a decomposed state. Dr Davies acting Coroner attended, no inquest. Deceased was looking for work in the North, it is supposed he died from exposure to the extreme heat

7/11/1866

Wilson

James

age 28 yrs, 5’9” high, slight build, fair complexion, fell from a wagon, the wheel passed over his body and he died directly after. Came to Port Adelaide abt. 4 yrs ago, he was the second mate of a ship which he deserted, has been heard to say that his father is a minister in England

24/11/1866

wishart (alias Edwards)

Robert

age abt. 45 yrs, 5’11” high, dark hair, beard, moustache, turning grey, Was discovered by Thomas Smith, drowned in a swamp near Penola. Verdict-found drowned. Was known by the name of Edwards, as a wool sorter and classifier and had acted in that capacity for Mr Alex Wilson of Vectis Station, Victoria during the shearing of 1865 & 1866

18/11/1866

Worcester

Joseph

natural causes. In a hut on the Punduna run. Had been shepherding for Mr James Waller for some time previous to his death, where he suffered much from severe cold and diseased lungs

17/12/1866