reward · 1838
Ten Pounds Reward (or Conditional Pardon): offered for information leading to conviction of James Kerr, a Crown prisoner per ship Bussorah Merchant, at large and suspected of shooting at Mr Cooper on the night of 11 June 1838 and several robberies. Full description of Kerr given (native of Armagh, b.1806, blind in right eye, 'JK and anchor' tattoo).
WHEREAS, it has been represented to His Excellency the GOVERNOR, that JAMES KERR, …
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OffenderJames Kerr
VictimMr. Cooper
OffenderJames Kerr
PlaceArmagh
CallingPloughman
OfficialE. Deas Thomson
LocationBussorah Merchant
Event Date11th June
New South Wales Government Gazette, No. 346, 18 July 1838.
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