Year 1828

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	1828
	Census 1828	1828 Census of New South Wales	Powditch, William; Age=(F)35; F/B=CF; Ship=Adrian; *Year=1821; R=P; Occupation=Master Mariner; Residence=Cumberland St., Sydney; Ref.No.=P1127 Powditch, Ann (Mrs); Age=23; F/B=CF; Ship=**Adrian; Year=1821; R=P; Occupation=not stated; Residence=[Cumberland St., Sydney]; Ref.No.=P1128 Powditch, R.A.; Age=4; F/B=BC; Ship=n/s; Year=n/s; R=P; Occupation=n/s; Residence=[Cumberland St., Sydney]; Ref.No.=P1129 Powditch, George; Age=(G)3; F/B=BC; Ship=Adrian; Year=1821; R=P; Occupation=n/s; Residence=[Cumberland St., Sydney]; Ref.No.=P1130 (Source; 1828 Census of N.S.W.)
	Jan 1828	Index to the 'Australian', 1824-1842	Capt. Powditch's House in Newcastle [NSW] to be sold. (Source: M.L., Newspaper entry, 25 Jan 1828)
	10 Mar 1828	Sydney Gazette	"Mr.D.F.MacKay appointed to be Deputy Postmaster at Newcastle, N.S.W." "The Mail-bags (at Sydney for Newcastle) were to be 'closed' Every Saturday, or on the day on which the Weekly Packet sails." "The Mail-bags (at Newcastle for Sydney) were to be closed On the day on which the Weekly Packet sails." (Source; Sydney Gazette, 10 Mar 1828, page 1, col.1; Mitchell Library, Roll No.7, FM4 4238 SG, 2 Jan 1828-31 Dec 1829 Pos)
	10 Mar 1828	Sydney Gazette	"NEWCASTLE PACKET THE Fine Cutter GOVERNOR ARTHUR will be started on Wednesday next, the 12th Instant, and be continued as a regular Packet between Sydney and Newcastle. The days of sailing will be, namely, from Sydney on every Wednesday, and from Newcastle on every Saturday. Freight will be received and stored at Mr.MCQUEEN's Stores, on the Premises of NICHOLS, adjoining the Wharf." (Source; Sydney Gazette, 10 Mar 1828, page 1, col.4; Mitchell Library, Roll No.7, FM4 4238 SG, 2 Jan 1828-31 Dec 1829 Pos)
	(after) 10 Mar 1828	Sydney Gazette	"THE ROYAL MAIL PACKET, LORD LIVERPOOL THE Shippers by the above Vessel are requested to forward all Goods, to be conveyed by her, the Day previous to her sailing, to the Packet Wharf, as no Goods can be shipped after the Port Clearance is taken out, being liable to Seizure. It is also notified, that all Passage Money be paid at the Office previous to Passengers going on board; and that no Letters will be received after this Notice, except from the post Master. Sailing Days. From Sydney; Saturday Morning. From Newcastle, Tuesday Morning. RICHARD LANG, Agent" (Source; Sydney Gazette, ?10 Mar 1828, page ?, col.4?; Mitchell Library, Roll No.7, FM4 4238 SG, 2 Jan 1828-31 Dec 1829 Pos)
	14 Mar 1828	Sydney Gazette	"THE ROYAL MAIL PACKET, LORD LIVERPOOL THE Shippers by the above Vessel are requested to forward all Goods, to be conveyed by her, the Day previous to her sailing, to the Packet Wharf, as no Goods can be shipped after the Port Clearance is taken out, being liable to Seizure. It is also notified, that all Passage Money be paid at the Office previous to Passengers going on board; and that no Letters will be received after this Notice, except from the post Master. Sailing Days. From Sydney; Saturday Morning. From Newcastle, Tuesday Morning. RICHARD LANG, Agent" (Source; Sydney Gazette, 14 Mar 1828, page 1, col.3; Mitchell Library, Roll No.7, FM4 4238 SG, 2 Jan 1828-31 Dec 1829 Pos)
	14 Apr 1828	Sydney Gazette	COTTAGES IN PARRAMATTA. On Friday, the 25th April, at their Rooms George-street, ------------ IMMEDIATELY AFTER, THAT Newly erected BRICK HOUSE, situated near the Wharf, in the main street, at Newcastle, built by Captain POWDITCH, at an Expence of £1200, and is well adpated for an Inn. Terms 3 Months Credit on approved Bills. (Source: M.L., 'Sydney Gazette', Newspaper entry, 14 Apr 1828, p3f)
	15 May 1828	Sydney Gazette	"In the Supreme Court SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 15TH MAY, 1828 Cavenagh, jun. v. Powditch ON Wednesday, the 28th Instant, at 12 o'clock, on the Defendant's Premises, near Wallis' Plains, Hunter's River; the SHERIFF will Cause to be put up for Sale 59 Ewes, in Lamb, 52 Lambs, 1 Ram, 30 Pigs, 4 Working Bullocks, 1 Bull, 50 Bushels of Wheat, a few Articles of Furniture, and Farming Utensil. Further Description may be obtained, on Application to Mr. THOMAS BEATTIE, Newcastle. (Source: M.L., 'Sydney Gazette', Newspaper entry, 16 May 1828, p1d)
	7 Jul 1828	Shipping Arrivals (Sydney)	Report of Arrivals at Sydney on the night of the 7 July 1828. Vessel's name= Madeira Packet Commander's Name=Williams Tonnage=108 No. of Men=9 Where built=England From whence=Newcastle (NSW) When sailed=7 July Lading=Coals Remarks=Lieutenant ?Sweeny Mr Powditch and 22 Steerage passengers. (Source: A.O.N.S.W; Enclosure No. "Madeira" 7 Jul 1828; Search No. COD 21; Vol. 4/5199)
	8 Aug 1828	Shipping Arrivals (Port Jackson)	Report of a Brig arrived in Port Jackson, this 8th day of August 1828 Vessel's Name=Governor Macquarie Tonnage=143 (or ?145) Master's Name=Scott From whence=Newcastle (NSW) When sailed=7th August Lading=84 Tons of Coals Passengers' Names (and Profession, Trade or calling)= Mr Carter, Sheriff Mr Winden and family, (Merchant) Captn Powditch and family, (Settler) Mr Scott, (not stated) Steerage, (and Profession, Trade or calling)= G. Field, (Prisoner) (Source: A.O.N.S.W; Enclosure No. "Governor Macquarie" 8 Aug 1828; Search No. COD 21)
	1 Sep 1828	Sydney Gazette	"NOTICE. WHEREAS Mr. P. CAVENAGH, of Pitt-street, Sydney, having heretofore held my Warrant or Power of Attorney. for transacting all Matters relating to my Affairs. which said Warrant or Power of Attorney, notwithstanding my repeated Solicitations, has never been given up by the said Mr. P. CANENAGH, although the said Mr. P. CANENAGH has ceased to be my Agent; - Now this is to give Notice, that from and after the first Publication of this Notice, all or any Transactions done by the said Mr. P. CANENAGH, for or on my Account, will be Null and Void, and will not be recognized by me, and the aforesaid Warrant or Power of Attorney is hereby revoked. WILLIAM POWDITCH" (Source: M.L., Sydney Gazette, Newspaper entry, 1 Sep 1828, p1c)
	12 Sep 1828	Historical Records of Australia	Letter (dated 12 Sep 1828) and enclosure from Colonial Secretary MacLeay to Captain Barker (at Fort Wellington), sent via the Barque "Lucy Anne" (Master = Powditch) (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p822; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	1 Oct 1828	Historical Records of Australia	Letter (dated 1 Oct 1828) and enclosure from Colonial Secretary MacLeay to Captain Barker (at Fort Wellington), sent via the Barque "Lucy Anne" (Master = Powditch) (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p822; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	9 Oct 1828	Historical Records of Australia	Letter (dated 9 Oct 1828) and enclosure from Colonial Secretary MacLeay to Captain Barker (at Fort Wellington), sent via the Barque "Lucy Anne" (Master = Powditch) (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p822; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	10 Oct 1828	Shipping Arrivals (Port Jackson)	Report of a Ship arrived in Port Jackson, this 10th day of October 1828 Vessel's Name=Lucy Ann Tonnage=? 220; 20 Men Master's Name=Powditch From whence=Norfolk Island When sailed=2nd October Lading=100 Bales of Maize and Hay Passengers' Names (and Profession, Trade or calling) [in the Cabin] Lieut Cox (39 Regt) Mr G Brown (?Commst Cl[er]k) Steerage, (and Profession, Trade or calling)= 1 Sergeant (39 Regt) 2 Privates (39 Regt) (Source: A.O.N.S.W; Enclosure No. "Lucy Ann" 11 Oct 1828; Search No. COD 36)
	7 Nov 1828	Historical Records of Australia	Letter (dated 7 Nov 1828) and enclosure from Colonial Secretary MacLeay to Captain Barker (at Fort Wellington), sent via the Barque "Lucy Anne" (Master = Powditch) (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p822; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	25 Nov 1828	Historical Records of Australia	Letter (dated 25 Nov 1828, No. 28/9) and enclosure from Colonial Secretary MacLeay to Captain Barker (at Fort Wellington), sent via the Barque "Lucy Anne" (Master = Powditch) (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p822; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	25 Nov 1828	Historical Records of Australia	Letter (dated 25 Nov 1828, No. 28/10) and enclosure from Colonial Secretary MacLeay to Captain Barker (at Fort Wellington), sent via the Barque "Lucy Anne" (Master = Powditch) (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p822; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	26 Nov 1828	Historical Records of Australia	1. Letters (dated variously between 6 May and 26 Nov 1828) from Colonial Secretary MacLeay to Lieutenant Sleeman (at King George's Sound), sent via His Majesty's Colonial Vessels "Governor Phillips" and "Lucy Anne" (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p525, Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	22 Dec 1828	Historical Records of Australia	2. "The Lucy Anne arrived here on the 22nd of December, and after landing the Stores which She brought for this Settlement, and receiving some repairs to stop a leak in her bow, which was discovered onher passage from Sydney hither, She sailed for Melville Island on the 28th of the same Month" (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p525; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
	28 Dec 1828	Historical Records of Australia	2. "The Lucy Anne ..... sailed for Melville Island on the 28th of the same Month" (Source; H.R.A., Series 1; p525; Maitland Public Library, NSW)
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