Year 1829

Year 1829

Year 1830

Date

Source

Details (including Reference and Location)

1829

14 Feb 1829

Historical Records of Australia

1. "...arrived by the Barque Lucy Ann on the 14th instant. I lost no time in making arrangements for unloading the Vessel with as much dispatch as possible, understanding from Major Hartley, who came by her, that it was of great importance She should not be delayed. The Crown Prisoners and Stock (Pigs, Goat and Sheep) were landed the same afternoon"

(Source; H.R.A., Series 1, p822, Maitland Public Library, NSW)

16 Feb 1829

Historical Records of Australia

1. "The Stores, Provisions, Building Materials and Fruit Trees commenced unloading [from the Lucy Anne] on Monday the 16th......."

(Source; H.R.A., Series 1, p822, Maitland Public Library, NSW)

19 Feb 1829

Historical Records of Australia

1. ".....and by manning the large boat from Melville Island with our own hands, and the men on shore exerting themselves to the utmost, every thing was got out [of the Lucy Anne] by the afternoon of the 19th in spite of the Spring tides, which prevented the boats from approaching the Shore the best part of the day, and some unfavourable weather. The plants were immediately attended to, being superintended by the Gardener (Richardson) from Melville Island; and though many, as might be expected, were irrecoverably gone during the passage, the greater part were put into our garden in a perfect state, and many have already thrown out fresh leaves. Some things having been landed at Melville Island and others embarked, the Manifest from Sydney could not be taken as a guide, but every thing agreed with the Manifest from Melville island and has been delivered over to the proper departments and Receipts given."

(Source; H.R.A., Series 1, p822, Maitland Public Library, NSW)

25 Feb 1829

Historical Records of Australia

1. "The Interpreter O'Deane's family embarked......on board the Lucy Anne. I also send by the same vessel Private F. Malone, 39th Regiment, who has become blind, having for a long time suffered from Opthalmia in conjunction with Scurvy."

(Source; H.R.A., Series 1, p824, Maitland Public Library, NSW)

26 Feb 1829

Historical Records of Australia

1. Letter (dated 26 Feb 1829) and enclosure, from Captain Barker (at Fort Wellington) to Colonial Secretary MacLeay, making 4 references to the Barque "Lucy Anne"

(N.B. Although Captain Barker does not refer to the Master of the Lucy Ann by name, the Master was 'Powditch'.)

(Source; H.R.A., Series 1, pp822, 824, 828; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

26 Feb 1829

Historical Records of Australia

18. "The Master of the Lucy Anne having applied for some tobacco, which he stated was essential to preserve the health of his crew, I have supplied him with thirty pounds on condition of his returning it into the Stores at this station if required by the Government. We have an abundant supply."

(Source; H.R.A., Series 1, p828; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

28 Feb 1829

Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"

Vessel	LUCY ANN(E)
Master	Powditch
Whence - Whither	Raffles B.28/2x, Mel I.4/4x, KGS 21/5x - MB.

Lucy Anne left Raffles Bay, bound for Melville Island

(Source; Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"; Index to Persons; Archives Office, New South Wales, Ref: AOQ36)

25 Mar 1829

Historical Records of Australia

3. "In compliance with the instructions of His Excellency the Governor conveyed in your letters of the 22nd and 26th of November [1828], I had the best vacant Hut on the Settlement prepared for Mr Baxter (Botanist) when he landed; and, in order to contribute to his personal comfort, as well as to enable him to proceed with more expedition in collecting and preserving the most valuable Seeds and Plants in this neighbourhood, I gave him the exclusive Services of one of the most useful of the Crown Prisoners, who attends him on all his botanizing perambulations. He has received a Military ration from the period of his arrival, and I have assured him of my desire to render him every assistance he may require. I shall be very careful to ascertain that every thing he collects shall, in the first instance, be sent to the Botanic Garden, Sydney."

(Source; H.R.A., Vol VI, Series III, p525; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

4 Apr 1829

Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"

Vessel	LUCY ANN(E)
Master	Powditch
Whence - Whither	Raffles B.28/2x, Mel I.4/4x, KGS 21/5x - MB.

Lucy Anne left Melville Island, bound for King George's Sound.

(Source; Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"; Index to Persons; Archives Office, New South Wales, Ref: AOQ36)

14 May 1829

Historical Records of Australia

[Enclosure No. 17]

A LIST OF SEEDS SENT BY THE LUCY ANNE, 1829

(List of seeds shipped to Sydney [from ?King George's Sound])

No
1	Acacia	Nigricans.
2	"	Cophantha.
3	"	Sps.
4	"	Pilchella.
5	"	dicepens.
6	"	Sps.
7	"	Sps.
8	"	Sps.
9	"	Sps.
10	"	Alata.
11	Astroloma	denticulata.
12	"	prostratum.
13	Banksia	quircifolia.
14	"	grandis.
15	"	Occidentalis.
16	"	ilicifolia.
17	"	Sphaerocarpa.
18	"	Nutans.
19	"	Prostrata.
20	"	Attenuata.
21	Boronia	Sps.
22	"	Sps.
23	Beaufortia	deccuseata.
24	Beckea	Sps.
25	Bossea	linophylla.
26	Calestacha	Ovata.
27	"	lanceolata.
28	Calothamnus	gracile.
29	"	quadrifida.
30	"	villosa.
31	"	Sps. Nova.
32	Calestasia	Cyanea.
33	Commespermum	Sps. rubra.
34	"	Sps. lutia.
35	"	Sps.
36	Conospermum	Caruleum.
37	"	teretifolium
38	"	Capitatum.
39	Cosmelia	rubra.
40	Davesia	Sps.
41	"	Sps.
42	"	Sps.
43	"	Sps.
44	Dracophyllum	Squarrosum.
45	"	Capitatum.
46	"	gracile.
47	Dryandra	floribunda.
48	"	Cuneata.
49	"	Nivea.
50	"	Mucronutata.
51	"	tenuifolia.
52	"	Pteridifolia.
53	Eudesmia	tetragona.
54	Epacrida	Sps.
55	Eutaxie	Myrtifolia.
56	Ellecratium	Sps.
57	"	Sps.
58	Eucalyptus	Sps.
59	"	Sps.
60	Gnaphalium	Sps.
61	Goodinea	tenella.
62	Gompholobium	Sps.
63	"	Sps.
64	"	Sps.
65	"	Polomorpha later.
66	"	Sps.
67	"	Sps.
68	Hibbertia	Sps.
69	"	Sps.
70	"	Sps.
71	"	Sps.
72	"	Sps.
73	Hibiscus	Sps.

74	Hamodorum	Spicata.
75	Hakea	Sps. Nova.
76	Hovea	latifolia.
77	"	lanceolata.
78	Isopogon	Sps. Novo long.
79	"	teretifolius.
80	"	axillaris.
81	Johnsonia	lupulina.
82	Jacksonia	Spinosa.
83	Kennedea	Coccinea.
84	"	Sps.
85	"	Sps. large.
86	"	Comptoniana.
87	Kingii	Austalis.
88	Lassiopillum	Sps.
89	Leptospermum	Sps.
90	"	Sps.
91	Lysenema	Ciliatum.
92	Leucopogon	Sps.
93	Logania	latifolia.
94	"	longifolia.
95	Lobelia	tenuior.
96	"	Sps. Nova.
97	"	hypocrateriformia
98	Mirbellia	Sps.
99	"	Sps.
100	Metrosideris	Spicieosa.
101	Myoporum	Sps.
102	Pimilea	Sylvestris.
103	"	rosea.
104	"	deccussata.
105	"	longiflora.
106	Patersonia	Sps.
107	"	Sps.
108	Personea	Microcarpa.
109	Puttinea	Sps.
110	Pomaderes	Sps.
111	"	Sps. Nova.
112	Petrophila	Sps. Nova.
113	"	Sps. Nova.
114	"	Squmata.
115	"	teretifolia.
116	Stylidium	Sps.
117	"	Sps.
118	"	Sps.
119	"	Adnatum.
120	"	junceum.
121	"	Scandans.
122	Synaphea	petrolaris.
123	"	dilitata.
124	"	favosa.
125	Simsia	Sps. Nova.
126	Scavola	humils.
127	"	Orassifolia.
128	Styandra	Sps.
129	Thysanotus	Multiflora.
130	"	Sps.
131	"	juncea.
132	Templetonia	retusa.
133	Xyris	Sps.
134	"	Sps.
135	"	Sps.
136	"	Sps.
137	"	Sps.
138	"	Sps.
139	"	Sps.
140	"	Sps.
141	"	Sps.
142	"	Sps.
143	"	Sps.
144	"	Sps.
145	"	Sps.

(Source; H.R.A., Vol VI, Series III, p536; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

14 to 20 May 1829

Historical Records of Australia

Letter dated 20 May 1829, from Lieutenant Sleeman (at King George's Sound) to Colonial Secretary MacLeay.

1. "I have the honor to state for the information of His Excellency the Governor that I prepared my Dispatches, public letters, etc., two days after the arrival of the Lucy Anne at this Settlement, and sent them on board early in the Morning of the 14th Inst., since which time she has been detained in this Harbour by contrary winds."

(Source; H.R.A., Vol VI, Series III, p538; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

19 May 1829

Historical Records of Australia

Letter dated 20 May 1829, from Lieutenant Sleeman (at King George's Sound) to Colonial Secretary MacLeay

2. "I also beg to state for His Excellency's information that I received an application from Mr. Powditch, Commanding the Lucy Anne, on the Morning of the 19th Inst., requesting my interference and protection as Commandant of this Settlement to adjust a difference, which had taken place between him and Major Hartly, 57th Regt., when that Officer threatened to put him in arrest; and that, in consequence of this application, I went on board the Lucy Anne, where Major Hartly, in the presence of Mr. Powditch, most explicitly and positively denied having had any intention of placing him, Mr. Powditch, in arrest, or in any manner interfering with him in the discharge of his duty.

As I did not enter into a formal inquiry of the differences that had taken place between Major Hartly and Mr. Powditch any further than by hearing their individual representations, I will not venture to give an Opinion on a Subject which will be so fully explained at Sydney.

I must however state that it appeared to me, on a general view of the Subject, that Major Hartly's rank and Authority were quite disregarded.

I have the honor to inclose for His Excellency's information a letter I received from Major Hartly this Moment, and as it is so explanatory, and the vessel being on the point of proceeding on her voyage, I will not detain her by making any remarks on it."

(Source; H.R.A., Vol VI, Series III, p538; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

19 May 1829

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Letter dated 19 May 1829, from Major Hartley, on board H.M.C. Barque Lucy Anne (at King George's Sound) to Lieutenant Sleeman.

"Sir,

Understanding that Mr. Powditch has transmitted to you a statement affirming that I threatened to place him under arrest, and professing his apprehensions of being subjected to personal contraint, I feel it incumbent on me to remove from your mind any impression which such representation may be calculated to create, and with this view I most positively and unequivocally disclaim all intention of placing Mr. Powditch under arrest, a measure, which however called for, would indeed under present circumstances be wholly impracticable without serious risk to the public service, since in my opinion the first mate is incompetent to take charge of or navigate the vessel, were Mr. Powditch suspended from the excercise of his command.

I have further the honor to observe that Mr. Powditch has openly and wantonly treated me with pointed disrespect and contumelious indignity, publicly disclaiming all subjection to my authority and finally treating an official order of mine (directing the issue of an additional pint of water per diem to Serjt. Ryan, 57th Regt., then seriously indisposed) with disregard and contempt in peremtorily refusing to obey it, and in personally telling me that the only notice he, Mr. Powditch, would take of such order, would be to transmit it to Head Quarters; further in unbecomingly observing (addressing me) that, in his private capacity, he regarded himself as quite my equal, and that I seemed to give myself much trouble in intermeddling in matters that in no wise concerned me; these and many other highly improper and disrespectful expressions, accompanied with a very arrogant and insolent demeanour and aggravated by an intemperate tone, drew from me (and I think naturally enough) the remark that "had I followed the dictates of my judgment, I should have felt myself fully justified in placing him Mr. Powditch under arrest"; but no expression was uttered, nor act performed that implied or rationally could be construed to imply a contemplated design on my part of executing such a measure; and I even sent Mr. Powditch a message by his first mate assuring him that no molestation would be offered to his person, and no interruption opposed to the exercise of his duties as master of the ship; it would therefore seem that any fears as to personal constraint or molestation are rather counterfeit than real.

My principal object in soliciting your attention to transactions, that have occurred within the pale of your official authority as Commandant, is in order to induce you to make such inquiry into Mr. Powditch's conduct as may enable you to represent the same faithfully to Hd. Qrs. as the ends of truth and the general interests of the public service require, and further with a view of affording you the means of judging whether I have assumed any power that does not legitimately belong to my station and whether I have not exercised such power with temperance, moderation and consistency.

As I write with pain and difficulty, I shall not needlessly prolong this already somewhat lengthened communication.

I have, &c.,

H.R.HARTLEY,

Major, 57th Regt., Commanding

(Source; H.R.A., Vol VI, Series III, p539; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

21 May 1829

Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"

Vessel	LUCY ANN(E)
Master	Powditch
Whence - Whither	Raffles B.28/2x, Mel I.4/4x, KGS 21/5x - MB.

Lucy Anne left King George's Sound, bound for 'MB'

(Source; Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"; Index to Persons; Archives Office, New South Wales, Ref: AOQ36)

10 Jun 1829

6 Jan 1830

Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"

Vessel	LUCY ANN(E)
Master	Powditch
Whence - Whither	Raffles B.28/2x, Mel I.4/4x, KGS 21/5x - MB.
Cargo, Passengers & Remarks	To be refitted in HM Dockyard, Sydney to repair damage on service.

(Source; Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"; Index to Persons; Archives Office, New South Wales, Ref: AOQ36)

17 Jun 1829

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Letter dated 17 June 1829, from Major Hartley (at Sydney) to Colonial Secretary MacLeay.

".............I have further the honor to observe that the care and governance of the whole of the free people, ticket of leave men and prisoners of the Crown devolved upon me and continues from their embarkation at Melville Isld. in H.M.C. Barque Lucy Anne until their final disembarkation at Sydney i.e. during a perio of ten weeks, ...................."

(Source; H.R.A., Series 1, p765; Maitland Public Library, NSW)

16 Sep 1829

Archives Office of New South Wales

Sydney Septr. 16. 1829

To His Excellency

Lieut. Genl R. Darling

Governor

Commander in chief

&c &c &c

Sir

Actuated by the possibility of my duty in my present station causing my absence at the time of a vacancy taking place by appointments arising out of any of the acts now under consideration of the Council,

I beg permission to propose myself to your Excellency to fill the post of Inspector of slaughtering Cattle, or such situation as may afford me the means of residing on shore with my family

I am

Sir

your Excellency's

Most Ob + H. St

Wm Powditch

(Source; Archives Office of New South Wales; 'Miscellaneous'; Ref. 9/2167)

27 Dec 1829

11 Jan 1830

Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840

Vessel	LORD LIVERPOOL
Master	Livingtone; Powditch
Whence - Whither	N[ewcastle]. - N[ewcastle].
Cargo, Passengers & Remarks	Capt. Powditch (ex "Lucy Anne") to relieve Capt. L[ivingstone], part owner with Rapsey & Mitchell

(Source; Ian Hawkins Nicholson's "Shipping Arrivals and Departures Sydney, 1826-1840"; Index to Persons; Archives Office, New South Wales, Ref: AOQ36)

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