Map 1 - Sections 1 to 4
The information in these reports provides a timeline of occurrences for each property up to 1919, including details such as conveyances and occupancy. Compiled from records at the Tasmanian Archives, the Land Titles Office, Hobart Town Gazette Valuation Rolls, and newspaper articles, this is a work in progress and will be continually updated.
All map sections below have been modified from the Tasmanian Archives: Map - Bothwell B37, AF819/1/26
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[1] Barrack Street - 2 acres 3 roods
Listed events reflect changes to occupancy, ownership, or pound value only.
5 December 1838: Thomas Burrill & William Lindsay conveyed to Philip Russell for £82 10s 4d; sum includes property [2]. [1]
15 October 1855: "Auction" - Valuable Township Allotments.
AUCTION. Wednesday, 7th November. Valuable Township Allotments in the Centre of Bothwell... Two Valuable Allotments of Land situate in the centre of the Township of Bothwell, having a frontage on the river Clyde, and containing respectively three acres and one rood and two acres and three roods... [2]
Before 18 May 1858: Executors of Philip Russell conveyed to John McWaide; a deed has not been located. [3]
18 May 1858: John McWaide (owner), 18 acres; annual rateable value £50; includes properties [32.2], [33]. By process of elimination, the remaining 11 acres are [Ii]. [3]
After 31 May 1862: Transferred from the estate of John McWaide to his children John, Anna Maria, Archibald & Peter Percy McWaide. [4]
26 February 1867: John Henric Easton (occupier), executors of John McWaide (owner); land, 19½ acres; annual rateable value £40; includes properties [32.2], [33], [Ii]. [5]
1 March 1870: Joseph Cook (occupier), executors of John McWaide (owner), John Easton (lessor); 6 acres; annual rateable value £20; includes property [33]. [6]
20 February 1872: John Henric Easton (occupier), executors of John McWaide (owner); house, 7 acres; annual rateable value £17; includes properties [1], [32.2], [33-part]. [7]
16 February 1886: John McWaide (owner); 30 acres; annual rateable value £20; includes properties [32.2], [33], [Pp]. [8]
7 March 1889: Anna Maria (McWaide) Crossin conveyed her share to her brothers, John & Peter Percy McWaide for £110; includes properties [1], [32.2], [33], [Pp]. [9]
8 March 1889: John McWaide and Peter Percy McWaide secured a £125 mortgage from Joseph Benson Mather against the properties [1], [32.2], [33], [Pp]. [10]
22 March 1893: "Auction" - Lot 2.
AUCTION. Friday, March 24... Lot 2 - About 2 acres on the Town side of the River Clyde, bounded by the River, Elizabeth and Barrack Streets... [11]
28 March 1899: John McWaide (owner); 9 acres; capital value £200, annual rateable value £15; includes properties [32.2], [33]. [12]
3 May 1915: Conveyed to Martha Jane Mather for £105 under mortgage default; properties [1], [32.2], [33], [Pp].
Hector Ross, Sheriff, was ordered to make a levy of £185 19s 10d, together with interest, being the amount due, which Joseph Francis Mather and Hannah Propstring had obtained against John McWaide and Peter Percy McWaide in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The properties were put up for sale by Public Auction, and the six equal undivided eighth parts or shares belonging to John McWaide and Peter Percy McWaide in the lands and hereditaments were conveyed to Martha Jane Mather for £105. [13]
2 August 1915: Martha Jane Mather and Archibald Thomas McWaide conveyed to Robert Swindells for £146 5s, paid to Martha Jane Mather, and £48 15s, paid to Archibald Thomas McWaide; includes properties [32.2], [33]. [15]
23 August 1915: Robert Swindells conveyed to Gifford White & Thomas White for £60; includes property [32]. [16]
[2] Croakers Alley - 3 acres 30 perches
Listed events reflect changes to occupancy, ownership, or pound value only.
30 September 1825: Peter Taylor conveyed to Maurice Smith. [1]
24 November 1826: Maurice Smith conveyed to Thomas Burrill. [1]
5 December 1838: Thomas Burrill and William Lindsay conveyed to Philip Russell for £82 10s 4d; includes property [1]. [1]
19 March 1855: Executors of Philip Russell conveyed to John Merry Jnr and James Merry for £110. [2]
15 October 1855: "Valuable Township Allotments."
AUCTION. Wednesday, 7th November. Valuable Township Allotments in the Centre of Bothwell... Two Valuable Allotments of Land situate in the centre of the Township of Bothwell, having a frontage on the river Clyde, and containing respectively three acres and one rood and two acres and three roods... [3]
18 May 1858: John Merry Jnr and James Merry (owners); 3½ acres; annual rateable value £5. [4]
15 November 1864: John Merry Snr (occupier), John Merry Jnr (owner); paddock, 2 acres; annual rateable value £1. [5]
26 February 1867: John Merry Jnr (owner); unenclosed land, 2 acres; annual rateable value £1. [6]
Before 1 March 1870: John Merry Jnr and James Merry conveyed to Mary (Allen) White. [7]
1 March 1870: John Hanigan (occupier), Mrs Mary White (owner); paddock, 2 acres; annual rateable value £4. [7]
28 July 1870: "Claims to Grants of Land" - Mary (Allen) White.
BOTHWELL - 3 acres 30 perches... Part of a location to Peter Taylor in the Parish Grantham, County of Monmouth, under whom, and Maurice Smith, Thomas Burrell, Michael Vicary, John Beaumont, William Lindsay, Philip Russell, Robert Russell, George Russell, Robert Officer, John Merry, and James Merry, applicant now claims. MARY (Allen) WHITE, 27th August, 1870. [8]
19 September 1870: Land Grant issued to Mary (Allen) White. [9]
7 February 1871: Mrs Mary White (owner); paddock, 2 acres; annual rateable value £2. [10]
19 March 1878: John White (owner); allotments, 44 acres; annual rateable value £19 10s; includes properties [A2], [A3], [A10], [Aa2]. [11]
18 January 1897: Transferred from the estate of Mary (Allen) White to her son, Leo White. [9]
31 March 1897: "Applications to be Registered" - Leo White.
APPLICATIONS TO BE REGISTERED ON DECEASE OF PROPRIETORS... The applicants named at the foot hereof will be registered as proprietors of the said lands under "The Real Property Act." BOTHWELL - 3 acres 30 perches... Leo White (application 1307 RP). [12]
8 May 1897: Certificate of Title registered to Leo White, storekeeper. [13]
28 March 1899: Leo White (owner); paddock, 3 acres; capital value £100; annual rateable value £5. [14]
20 May 1899: "The New Assessments" - Leo White.
THE NEW ASSESSMENTS. Appeals Heard at Bothwell... The following appeals against the local assessment roll were heard and determined by His Honor Mr Justice Mcintyre... Paddock, Croker's Alley (Leo White), from £100 to £80 capital value, and £5 to £3 annual value. [15]
16 January 1902: Leo White secured a £130 mortgage from Alfred Ernest Broadribb against properties [2], [3], [4], [13], [B5.2]. [13]
7 October 1909: Transmitted to William Henry Burgess and Walter Leslie Sansom; Leo White declared bankrupt. [13]
8 June 1910: Mortgage discharged: £130 paid in full. [13]
9 June 1910: William Henry Burgess and Walter Leslie Sansom conveyed to Edward Simon Arnett for £75; includes properties [3], [4]. [13]
For more information, go to [2-4] Croakers Alley.
[3] Croakers Alley - 2 roods 17 perches
Listed events reflect changes to occupancy, ownership, or pound value only.
7 September 1841: "Sheriff's Office."
PETER FRASER, Sheriff. Broadribb v. Lewis (Wm); Lewis v. same; at Bothwell... Household furniture, and sundry other effects; also defendant's right, title, and interest in and to two allotments of land with buildings thereon, and one bare piece of land; unless these executions are previously satisfied. [1]
30 September 1841: Peter Fraser (Sheriff) conveyed to George Larkins the land, four dwelling houses and premises for £48 by virtue of the Office of Sheriff after a certain Writ of Execution issued out of the Supreme Court directed in a certain cause wherein one William Broadbribb was plaintiff and one William Lewis was defendant and of a levy and sale made by virtue of the said Writ of Execution all the right title and interest of William Lewis. [2]
1 January 1842: Counted on the census: James King (occupier), George Larkins (owner); wood house, completed. [3]
1 January 1842: Counted on the census: James Lomas (occupier), George Larkins (owner); wood house, completed. [4]
10 January 1846: George Larkins secured a £450 mortgage from Henry Hopkins, William Rout and George Washington Walker, against properties [20], [B5], [E2], [F1]. [5]
Before 5 February 1846: George Larkins conveyed the property with four dwelling houses and premises situated thereon, to Robert Whiteway.
Stated in the will of Robert Whiteway..."To pay George Larkins during the term of his natural life, an annuity of £80 which is charged upon certain lands and hereditaments at Bothwell purchased by me from George Larkins subject to the payment of the said annuity and of a mortgaged debt also charged thereon." [6]
1 January 1848: Counted on the census: James King (occupier), Robert Whiteway (owner); wood house, completed. [7]
18 May 1858: John Blagg (occupier), Robert Whiteway (owner); house; annual rateable value £12. [8]
26 February 1867: John Blagg (occupier), executors of Robert Whiteway (owner); house, garden; annual rateable value £8. [9]
26 February 1867: Mrs Mary Ann Glover (occupier), executors of Robert Whiteway (owner); part of house; annual rateable value £4. [9]
11 February 1868: Mrs Maria Burrows (occupier), executors of Robert Whiteway (owner); part of house; annual rateable value £2. [10]
4 August 1870: "Pursuant to the Proviso" - Mortgagee Auction.
MORTGAGEE AUCTION... Notice is hereby given that default having been made in payment of the principal moneys secured, the land and hereditaments are to be exposed for sale by public auction... [11]
27 August 1870: "Commercial Intelligence."
Messrs Brent and Westbrook report a sale held by them this day, saw this property withdrawn. [12]
11 May 1894: "Claim to Grants of Land" - Simon Arnett and William Mason.
CLAIMS TO GRANTS OF LAND... BOTHWELL - 2 roods 17 perches. Simon Arnett and William Mason (Application 980G). [13]
19 July 1894: Land Grant issued to Simon Arnett and William Mason. [14]
31 August 1894: "For Sale."
FOR SALE. The following Desirable Property in Bothwell... Two roods 17 perches of land, having a frontage of 1 chain 69 links on Croaker's Alley, and a depth of 3 chains 57 links. [15]
6 December 1894: Simon Arnett and William Tasman Mason conveyed to Leo White for £76; includes property [B5.2]. [14]
31 December 1894: Certificate of Title registered to Leo White, storekeeper. [16]
16 January 1902: Leo White secured a £130 mortgage from Alfred Ernest Broadribb against properties [2], [3], [4], [13], [B5.2]. [16]
7 October 1909: Transmitted to William Henry Burgess & Walter Leslie Sansom; Leo White declared bankrupt. [16]
8 June 1910: Mortgage discharged, £130 paid in full. [16]
9 June 1910: William Henry Burgess and Walter Leslie Sansom to Edward Simon Arnett for £75; includes properties [2], [4]. [17]
For more information, go to [2-4] Croakers Alley.
[4] Croakers Alley - 1 rood 3½ perches
Listed events reflect changes to occupancy, ownership, or pound value only.
22 February 1869: Land Grant issued to John White and Simon Arnett. [1]
24 June 1870: Simon Arnett conveyed his share to John White for £50; includes properties [9], [H4]. [1]
7 July 1870: Certificate of Title registered to John White, storekeeper. [1]
10 December 1885: Certificate of Title registered to John White, storekeeper. [2]
21 January 1897: John White conveyed to his son, Leo White, for £5. [3]
1 February 1897: Certificate of Title registered to Leo White, storekeeper. [4]
16 January 1902: Leo White secured £130 from Alfred Ernest Broadribb against properties [2], [3], [4], [13], [B5.2]. [4]
7 October 1909: Transmitted to William Henry Burgess and Walter Leslie Sansom; Leo White declared bankrupt. [4]
8 June 1910: Mortgage discharged: £130 paid in full. [4]
9 June 1910: William Henry Burgess and Walter Leslie Sansom conveyed to Edward Simon Arnett for £75; includes properties [2], [3]. [5]
For more information, go to [2-4] Croakers Alley.
[2-4] Croakers Alley - 4 acres 10½ perches
Listed events reflect changes to occupancy, ownership, or pound value only.
9 June 1910: William Henry Burgess and Walter Leslie Sansom to Edward Simon Arnett for £75; includes properties [2], [3], [4]. [1]
29 June 1910: Certificate of Title registered to Edward Simon Arnett, carpenter. [2]
14 April 1913: Edward Simon Arnett conveyed to Beatrice Edith (North) White. [2]
14 April 1913: Edith Beatrice (North) White secured a £50 mortgage from Selina Hoskins Bantoft, William Henry Bantoft and George William Robert Ife. [2]
3 November 1914: Mrs Beatrice Edith White (owner); paddock; 4 acres; annual rateable value £5. [3]
18 April 1916: Mortgage discharged, £50 paid in full. [2]
4 March 1919: Mrs Beatrice Edith White (owner); paddock; 4 acres; annual rateable value £5. [4]
Sources
[1] Barrack Street
LIST: Thomas Burrill, historic deed, no 02/2236.
COUR: "Valuable Township Allotments," 15 Oct 1855, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2492276.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1858, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-VZZ3.
RGD35: John McWaide, no 5/1862, https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-31p25j2k.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1867, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-V3LK.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1870, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VB3M.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1872, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G98F-J9MH-B.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1886, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-998F-2XV.
LIST: John McWaide, historic deed, no 08/2044.
LIST: John McWaide, historic deed, no 08/2045.
MERC: "Auction," 22 Mar 1893, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13280510.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1899, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-998F-V4YV.
LIST: Martha Jane Mather, historic deed, no 16/6222.
LIST: Martha Jane Mather, historic deed, no 13/6444.
LIST: Robert Swindells, historic deed, no 13/6640.
[2] Croakers Alley
LIST: Thomas Burrill, historic deed, no 02/2236.
LIST: William Russell, historic deed, no 04/3036.
COUR: "Valuable Township Allotments," 15 Oct 1855, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2492276.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1858, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-VZZ3.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1864, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G98F-V3JQ.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1867, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-V3G3.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1870, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VB3M.
MERC: "Claims to Grants of Land," 28 Jul 1870, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8869543.
LIST: Mary White, land grant historic, vol 17, fol 80.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1871, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-K951.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1878, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-J97K-M.
LAEX: "Application to be Registered," 31 Mar 1897, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39645080.
LIST: Leo White, title historic, vol 102, fol 151.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1899, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VDMC.
MERC: "The New Assessments," 20 May 1899, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9448459.
[3] Croakers Alley
TROVE: Colonial Times (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), CT: "Sheriff's Office," Broadribb v Lewis, 7 Sep 1841, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8752014.
LIST: George Larkins, historic deed, no 02/4832.
CEN1: James King, p287/1842 https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CEN1-1-2-287.
CEN1: James Lomas, p285/1842, https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CEN1-1-2-285.
LIST: George Larkins, historic deed, no 03/1572.
PROB: Robert Whiteway, no 1141/1865, https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/AD960-1-7-1141.
CEN1: James King, p277/1848, https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CEN1-1-74-277.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1858, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VZVR.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1867, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-V3LK.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1868, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G98F-JYMR.
MERC: "Pursuant to the Proviso," 4 Aug 1870, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8869192.
MERC: "Commercial Intelligence," 27 Aug 1870, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8869964.
MERC: "Claims to Grants of Land," 11 May 1894, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13293953.
LIST: Simon Arnett, land grant historic, vol 69, fol 61.
MERC: "For Sale," 31 Aug 1894, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9324122.
LIST: Leo White, title historic, vol 94, fol 109.
LIST: Leo White, title historic, vol 102, fol 151.
[4] Croakers Alley
LIST: John White, land grant historic, vol 14, fol 97.
LIST: John White, title historic, vol 11, fol 14.
LIST: John White, title historic, vol 49, fol 179.
LIST: Leo White, title historic, vol 101, fol 159.
LIST: Leo White, title historic, vol 102, fol 151.
[2-4] Croakers Alley
LIST: Leo White, title historic, vol 102, fol 151.
LIST: Edward Simon Arnett, title historic, vol 887, fol 97.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1914, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98N-974D.
TGG: "Valuation Roll," 1919, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G98N-S7JK.