Conduct record of John Warrow

Scope and Content

Conduct record of John Warrow, a labourer born in Africa, convict no. 2039, from a court martial in Trinidad in 1834 to his transportation to Sydney in 1838, together with a physical description of the man. This colonial conduct record describes alleged offences against the disciplinary regime of penal settlements.

Administrative / Biographical History

John Warrow was born in Africa in 1810.

Access Information

Open for research. 24 hours notice should be given prior to a research visit.

Acquisition Information

Bought from E.M. Lawson in 1965.

Other Finding Aids

Collection level description.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

11¾" x 8½". Parchment.

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.

Conditions Governing Use

Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Access to archive collections may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act. Please contact the University Archivist for details.