Map 1
Section K
Information contained in reports are a timeline of occurrences for each property until 1899 - who conveyed, occupied etc. Complied from records at the Tasmanian Archives, Land Titles Office, Hobart Town Gazette Valuation Rolls and newspaper articles. This is a work in progress and will be continually added to and updated.
All map sections below have been modified from the Tasmanian Archives: Map - Bothwell B37, AF819/1/26
View original map on the Tasmanian Archives website https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/AF819-1-27
[1-K1, K2] PATRICK ST - 1a 0r 28p
Bounded on the North by four chains and eighty-two links easterly along Patrick Street from its angle with George Street; on the East by two chains and forty-four links southerly along Lot 3; on the South by four chains and eighty-two links westerly along Lots 6 and 5 to George Street aforesaid; and thence on the West by two chains and forty-four links northerly along that street to the point of commencement - 1 acre, 28 perches. (1)
10 Aug 1854 - John Merry Jnr purchased crown land for £18 16s. (2)
24 Nov 1854 - The land was granted to John Merry. (1)
17 Feb 1855 - Deed of Grant enrolled and recorded to John Merry Jnr upon receipt of £18 16s duly paid to the Crown. (1)
18 May 1858 - John Merry Jnr (owner), land (allotment), annual value £2. (3)
19 Nov 1861 - William Maskell (occupier), John Merry Jnr (owner), grass paddock, 1¼ acres, annual value £2. (4)
Bef 20 Apr 1866 - John Merry conveyed to Thomas Jones, but a conveyance has not been located. (5)
20 Apr 1866 - Certificate of Title registered to Thomas Jones, of Pooles Marsh. (5)
26 Feb 1867 - William Maskell (occupier), Thomas Jones (owner), arable land, 1¼ acres, annual value £1 10s. (6)
20 Mar 1869 - Thomas Jones conveyed to Mary (Allen) White for £50. (5)
21 Apr 1869 - Certificate of Title registered to Mary (Allen) White. (7)
1 Mar 1870 - John White (owner), paddock, 1¼ acres, annual value 10s. (8)
18 Oct 1898 - Newspaper article.
APPLICATIONS TO BE REGISTERED ON DECEASE OF PROPRIETORS. Notice is hereby given that, unless Caveat be lodged with the Recorder of Titles by some person having estate or interest in the Lands hereafter described on or before the dates below specified, the Applicants named at the foot hereof will be registered as Proprietors of the said Lands under "The Real Property Act."
Bothwell - 1a 0r 28p. Fronting on Patrick and George streets respectively, and adjoining land belonging to Charles Lewis and Charles Craig. Being Lots 1 and 2, Section K, originally granted and registered in the name of John Merry the Younger.
Vernon White (Application 1476 RP). Caveat must be lodged on or before the 17th day of November, 1898. Dated the 18th day of October, 1898. (9)
25 Nov 1898 - Certificate of Title registered to Vernon White, a pastoralist living in Kiandra, New South Wales. (10)
28 Mar 1899 - Leo White (occupier), Vernon White (owner), paddock, capital value £100, annual value £5. (11)
[1-K3, K4] PATRICK ST - 1a 0r 28p
Bounded on the North by four chains and eighty-three links westerly along Patrick Street commencing at the angle of that street with Michael Street; On the West by two chains and forty-four links southerly along Lot 2 purchased by John Merry the Younger; on the South by four chains and eighty-three links easterly along Lots 7 and 8 purchased by John Colbeck and Washington McMinn respectively to Michael Street aforesaid; and thence on the East by two chains and forty-four links northerly along that street to the point of commencement - 1 acre, 28 perches. (1)
10 Aug 1854 - Charles William Lewis purchased crown land for £18 16s. (2)
14 Jan 1890 - Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 2 acres, annual value 10s - includes [1-L1, L2]. (3)
The following Inquistion of Escheat was recorded on a historic deed stating that Charles William Lewis was deceased at this time. However, this is incorrect as the following information confirms he died in Sep 1899.
26 May 1891 - An Inquisition of Escheat was recorded for the property belonging to Charles William Lewis who had died without heirs many years ago in the Colony of Victoria and that he was well entitled to the allotment or piece of land and that the same has become the property of Our Sovereign Lady the Queen by way of Escheat. (4)
4 Aug 1891 - Charles William Lewis was recorded as living at Trawool in Victoria when, on this date, he was visiting Tasmania to convey the property [4-Bb1, Bb2] Adelaide St. (5)
11 Nov 1891 - The land was granted to Charles William Lewis, a gentleman living at Trawool in Victoria. (1)
28 Mar 1899 - Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 2 acres, capital value £ 50, annual value £2 - includes [1-L1, L2]. (6)
8 Sep 1899 - Newspaper article.
A LITTLE STRANGE. He Sometimes was Found in the Yarra. The Coroner's Inquiry. Mr Morrison, district coroner, held an inquest at the Morgue this morning on the body of Charles Lewis, which was found in the Yarra, at Collingwood, on the 4th inst. Godfrey McDonald, engine-driver, residing at Clifton Hill, stated that he found the body of the deceased in the Yarra, near Dight's Falls, Collingwood, on the 4th inst. He reported the matter to the police. The body was fully dressed. Constable Nicholson deposed that he recovered the body and removed it to the Morgue. It was very much decomposed. He had made inquiries, and found that deceased had drawn £10 out of the Savings Bank on the 27th June, but witness had been unable to trace what had become of the money. Deceased, who had not been drinking, left his lodgings on the 29th June. Harriet Thompson, dairy-keeper, Clifton Hill, said that deceased, who was sixty-nine years of age, stayed at her place when he came to Melbourne. He left it on the 29th June last. He was sometimes a little strange in his manner, and went to the Hospital, but did not go in as a patient. Two days previous to leaving he had drawn £10 out of the Savings Bank for the purpose of paying a blll. Deceased had about £230 in the bank. He was very much depressed when he left on the 29th June. He had never threatened to take his life, but on one occasion had spoken about it being an easy place to go to Studley Park and roll down the bank into the Yarra. Deceased had a selection near Trawool. Dr Neild, who made a post-mortem examination of the body, deposed that the cause of death was drowning. The Jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased was found drowned, but that there was no evidence to show how he got into the water. (7)
10 Nov 1899 - The Estate of Charles William Lewis became vested in the Curator of Intestate Estates in Pursuance of an order of the Supreme Court. (1)
17 Mar 1900 - Newspaper advertisement.
Friday, March 23. Property in Township of Bothwell. Roberts & Company Limited are instructed by the Curator to sell at Bothwell Yards, on account of the estate of C W Lewis, deceased, on above day, at 12 o'clock…
An allotment at angle of Patrick and Michael streets, containing 1a 0r 28p. Title - Land grant.
Terms - Half cash at sale; balance on completion. (8)
[1-K5, K6, K7] HIGH ST - 1a 3r 2p
Bounded on the South by seven chains and twenty-three links easterly along High Street from its angle with George Street; on the East by two chains and forty-four links northerly along Lot 8; on the North by seven chains and twenty-three links westerly along Lots 3, 2 and 1 to George Street aforesaid; and thence on the West by two chains and forty-four links southerly along that Street to the point of commencement - 1 acre, 3 roods, 2 perches. (1)
10 Aug 1854 - John Morris Colbeck purchased crown land for £35 16s. (2)
4 Oct 1854 - The land was granted to John Morris Colbeck. (1)
17 Apr 1855 - Deed of Grant enrolled and recorded to John Morris Colbeck upon receipt of £35 16s duly paid to the Crown. (1)
18 May 1858 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £5 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (3)
19 Nov 1861 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (4)
15 Nov 1864 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (5)
26 Feb 1867 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (6)
1 Mar 1870 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (7)
7 Feb 1871 - John Morris Colbeck (owner, Lagoon Bottom), land, 3½ acres, annual rateable value £2 10s - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (8)
2 May 1874 - Newspaper advertisement.
ALLOTMENTS AT BOTHWELL. To be offered at Gallagher's, at 11 o'clock sharp. By Roberts & Co, under instructions from Mr Colbeck, who is leaving the Colony, about Four Acres of Land, in High-street, Bothwell. Terms at Sale. (9)
16 Mar 1878 - Newspaper advertisement.
For sale by instructions from Mr J Colbeck, 3 allotments in Bothwell Township - 2, 1½ and ½ acres respectively - [1-J3, J4, J5], [1-K5, K6, K7], [1-J1]. (10)
Bef 25 Feb 1879 - John Morris Colbeck conveyed to Charles Hart, but a conveyance was never executed. (11)
25 Feb 1879 - Charles Hart (owner), land, 1¾ acres, annual value £1. (12)
2 Jul 1879 - Certificate of Title registered to Charles Hart, a hawker living in Bothwell. (11)
20 Feb 1883 - Henry Craig (occupier), Charles Hart (owner), land, 1¾ acres, annual value £1. (13)
17 Dec 1885 - Charles Hart conveyed to Samuel Craig. (11)
23 Jan 1886 - Certificate of Title registered to Samuel Craig, a labourer living in Bothwell. (14)
14 Jan 1890 - Samuel Craig (owner), land, 2 acres, annual value £1. (15)
28 Mar 1899 - Unoccupied, Samuel Craig (owner), land, 2 acres, capital value £60, annual value £2. (16)
[1-K8] HIGH ST - 0a 2r 14½p
Bounded on the East by two chains and forty-four links northerly along Michael Street from its angle with High Street; on the North by two chains and forty-two links westerly along Lot 4; on the West by two chains and forty-four links southerly along Lot 7 to High Street aforesaid; and thence on the South by two chains and forty-two links easterly along that street to the point of commencement - 2 roods, 14½ perches. (1)
1 Aug 1854 - Washington McMinn purchased crown land for £14 - 0a 2r 14½p (name listed as Levien). This land was granted to Washington McMinn however a land grant has not been located. (2)
12 Jul 1862 - Washington McMinn conveyed to Claude Wade Midwood for £14. (1)
20 Jan 1865 - Claude Wade Midwood bequeathed the property to his brother, Vernon Midwood. (3)
18 Nov 1891 - Vernon Midwood bequeathed the property to his son, Claude Wade Midwood. (3)
21 Jul 1894 - Claude Wade Midwood conveyed to Robert Edward Blake for £15. (3)
28 Mar 1899 - Robert Blake (owner), allotment ½ acre, capital value £15, annual value £1. (4)
Sources
Sources - [1-K1, K2]
1. Libraries Tasmania: Deeds of Land Grants 1832-1935 (RD1), John Merry, p106/1855 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RD1-1-30/RD1-1-30P106JPG).
2. TROVE: Colonial Times (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), "Sale of Crown Lands," 11 Aug 1854, p3 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8776918).
3. FamilySearch: Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John Merry, p698/1858 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-VZZ3).
4. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, William Maskell, p1695/1861 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-J93K-Z).
5. Tasmania: The List: Properties & Titles, (https://www.thelist.tas.gov.au), Thomas Jones, title historic, vol 5, fol 181.
6. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, William Maskell, p468/1867 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-V3G3).
7. The List: Properties & Titles, Mary White, title historic, vol 9, fol 134.
8. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John White, p360/1870 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-998F-V2RN).
9. TROVE: The Mercury (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), "Applications to be Registered," White, 21 Oct 1898, p4 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9433220).
10. The List: Properties & Titles, Vernon White, title historic, vol 109, fol 38.
11. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Leo White, p328/1899 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VDMC).
Sources - [1-K3, K4]
1. Tasmania: The List: Properties & Titles, (https://www.thelist.tas.gov.au), Charles William Lewis, land grant historic, vol 62, fol 145.
2. TROVE: Colonial Times (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), "Sale of Crown Lands," 11 Aug 1854, p3 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8776918).
3. FamilySearch: Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Empty, p174/1890 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VD5K).
4. The List: Properties & Titles, Charles William Lewis, historic deed, no 08/6314.
5. The List: Properties & Titles, Gifford White, historic deed, no 08/8630.
6. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Unoccupied, p328/1899 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VDMC).
7. TROVE: The Herald (Melbourne, VIC : 1861-1954), "A Little Strange," Lewis, 8 Sep 1899, p4 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241247249).
8. TROVE: The Mercury (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), Property in Township of Bothwell, 17 Mar 1900, p6, c7 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12785330).
Sources - [1-K5, K6, K7]
1. Libraries Tasmania: Deeds of Land Grants 1832-1935 (RD1), John Colbeck, p150/1854 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RD1-1-30/RD1-1-30P150JPG).
2. TROVE: Colonial Times (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), "Sale of Crown Lands," 11 Aug 1854, p3 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8776918).
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4. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John Maurice Colbeck, p1694/1861 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-J93K-Z).
5. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John Morris Colbeck, p2076/1864 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-V3K4).
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8. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John Morris Colbeck, p186/1871 .
9. TROVE: The Mercury (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), "Allotments at Bothwell," Colbeck, 30 Apr 1874, p4 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8929643).
10. The Mercury (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), "Bothwell Stock Sale," Colbeck, 16 Mar 1878, p4 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8961100).
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13. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Henry Craig, p386/1883 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898N-9QDD).
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15. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Samuel Craig, p174/1890 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VD5K).
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Sources - [1-K8]
1. Tasmania: The List: Properties & Titles, (https://www.thelist.tas.gov.au), Washington McMinn, historic deed, no 05/1173.
2. TROVE: Colonial Times (Hobart, TAS : 1828-1857), "Sale of Crown Lands," 11 Aug 1854, p3 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8776918).
3. The List: Properties & Titles, Claude Wade Midwood, historic deed, no 09/2126.
4. FamilySearch: Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Robert Blake, p324/1899 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G98F-V8FR).