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short distance from Morpeth
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Farm to be let by auction by order of the Trustee to the estate of the late Peter Reilly. Adjoined the estate of John Eales and lately in occupation of George Spark 165 acres
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On committee to make arrangements for a testimonial to E.C. Close
Source:
History of the Colonies
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Resided at Rusham, Patrick Plains. Present when prisoners who escaped from Castle Forbes were taken at Lamb's Valley
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Witness in Eales v. Hoskisson
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Signature on petition to Legislative Council by Hunter River district inhabitants regarding the 'Summary Punishment Bill'
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Maitland Family History Circle's Pre 1900 Pioneer Register
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Born 1806 Devon, son of Edward Sparke and Mary Hosking. Spouse Mary Ann Patchett. For information about descendants see Pioneer Register Entry No. 1409
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Margaret Kenny per 'Asia' assigned to George Sparke on her release from Newcastle gaol
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Robert Hambleton per 'Roslin Castle' assigned servant
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Subscription for the family of the late Arnold Fisk
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George Henley per 'Marquis of Hastings' absconded from service
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Insolvency proceedings
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William Mitcheson per 'Captain Cook' assigned servant
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George Thompson per 'Manlius' assigned servant
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Australian Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records
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Marriage of George Sparke of Hunter's River and Mary Ann Patchett of Sydney
Source:
Settler and Convict Lists 1787-1834. Ancestry
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Mary Cremin per 'Palambam' assigned servant
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Correspondence to the Colonial Secretary dated 9th December 1837 by residents of Hunter River William Sparke, H.T. Greenway, John Watson, G. Sparke, John Elliott, James Cornish - Sir, The police magistrate of Newcastle having communicated to us the decision which the Governor has come to against the establishing of a lockup in the neighbourhood we now respectfully beg leave to request his Excellency may be pleased to grant the other part of our memorial, namely that a magistrate may be directed to hold a court here once a fortnight for the summary trial of our convict population and to allow the residence of one constable for whose habitation and for the holding of the court a suitable accommodation will be gratuitously provided by us - From the NMH 19 April 1911
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Newcastle Gaol Entrance Book. State Archives NSW; Roll: 136
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Mary Ann Kain per Diana 1833 assigned servant
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Newcastle Gaol Entrance Book. State Archives NSW. Roll 136
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Mary Hogan (Ganning) per Andromeda assigned to George Sparke 23 June 1840
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NSW Courts Magistrates, Newcastle Police Court: 1823-1825, 1826-1827 (Ancestry)
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James Small, per ship Asia, in the service of Mr. George Sparke charged with disobedience of orders and insolence to his master. Mr. George Sparke states - On Friday morning last I ordered the prisoner to take the cattle out and not to return before sunset - but during my absence in the middle of the day he returned and stopped as I was informed three or four hours. On Saturday last on my return home from Newcastle, instead of his being with the cattle I found him at home, and when I asked him the reason, he gave me a saucy reply. At night when he brought in the herd, nine or ten were missing. When I asked him why he had returned without them, he replied - Damn and blast the cows to hell - with much abusive language besides.....The prisoner admits having said dang (not damn) their eyes. Denies having used any insolent language to Mr. Sparks. James Small sentenced to 50 lashes
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Convict Indents. State Archives NSW; Series: NRS 12188; Item: [4/4016]; Microfiche: 680
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Denis and Daniel Sullivan, brothers who both arrived on the Jane in 1831 were assigned to George Sparke at Hunter River on arrival
