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/AF819-1-26

[1-K1, K2] Patrick Street - 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)

August 10, 1854 - John Merry Jnr purchased crown land for £18 16s. (2)

November 24, 1854 - The land was granted to John Merry. (1)

February 17, 1855 - Deed of Grant enrolled and recorded to John Merry Jnr upon receipt of £18 16s duly paid to the Crown. (1)

May 18, 1858 - John Merry Jnr (owner), land (allotment), annual value £2. (3)

November 19, 1861 - William Maskell (occupier), John Merry Jnr (owner), grass paddock, 1¼ acres, annual value £2. (4)

Bef April 20, 1866 - John Merry conveyed to Thomas Jones, but a conveyance has not been located. (5)

April 20, 1866 - Certificate of Title registered to Thomas Jones, of Pooles Marsh. (5)

February 26, 1867 - William Maskell (occupier), Thomas Jones (owner), arable land, 1¼ acres, annual value £1 10s. (6)

March 20, 1869 - Thomas Jones conveyed to Mary (Allen) White for £50. (5)

April 21, 1869 - Certificate of Title registered to Mary (Allen) White. (7)

March 1, 1870 - John White (owner), paddock, 1¼ acres, annual value 10s. (8)

October 18, 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)

November 25, 1898 - Certificate of Title registered to Vernon White, a pastoralist living in Kiandra, New South Wales. (10)

March 28, 1899 - Leo White (occupier), Vernon White (owner), paddock, capital value £100, annual value £5. (11)

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[1-K3, K4] Patrick Street - 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)

August 10, 1854 - Charles William Lewis purchased crown land for £18 16s. (2)

January 14, 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.

May 26, 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)

August 4, 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)

November 11, 1891 - The land was granted to Charles William Lewis, a gentleman living at Trawool in Victoria. (1)

March 28, 1899 - Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 2 acres, capital value £ 50, annual value £2 - includes [1-L1, L2]. (6)

September 8, 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)

November 10, 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)

March 17, 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)

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[1-K5, K6, K7] High Street - 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)

August 10, 1854 - John Morris Colbeck purchased crown land for £35 16s. (2)

October 4, 1854 - The land was granted to John Morris Colbeck. (1)

April 17, 1855 - Deed of Grant enrolled and recorded to John Morris Colbeck upon receipt of £35 16s duly paid to the Crown. (1)

May 18, 1858 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £5 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (3)

November 19, 1861 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (4)

November 15, 1864 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (5)

February 26, 1867 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (6)

March 1, 1870 - John Morris Colbeck (owner), land, 6½ acres, annual value £6 - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (7)

February 7, 1871 - John Morris Colbeck (owner, Lagoon Bottom), land, 3½ acres, annual rateable value £2 10s - includes [1-J1], [1-J3, J4, J5]. (8)

May 2, 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)

March 16, 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 February 25, 1879 - John Morris Colbeck conveyed to Charles Hart, but a conveyance was never executed. (11)

February 25, 1879 - Charles Hart (owner), land, 1¾ acres, annual value £1. (12)

July 2, 1879 - Certificate of Title registered to Charles Hart, a hawker living in Bothwell. (11)

February 20, 1883 - Henry Craig (occupier), Charles Hart (owner), land, 1¾ acres, annual value £1. (13)

December 17, 1885 - Charles Hart conveyed to Samuel Craig. (11)

January 23, 1886 - Certificate of Title registered to Samuel Craig, a labourer living in Bothwell. (14)

January 14, 1890 - Samuel Craig (owner), land, 2 acres, annual value £1. (15)

March 28, 1899 - Unoccupied, Samuel Craig (owner), land, 2 acres, capital value £60, annual value £2. (16)

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[1-K8] High Street - 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)

August 1, 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)

July 12, 1862 - Washington McMinn conveyed to Claude Wade Midwood for £14. (1)

January 20, 1865 - Claude Wade Midwood bequeathed the property to his brother, Vernon Midwood. (3)

November 18, 1891 - Vernon Midwood bequeathed the property to his son, Claude Wade Midwood. (3)

July 21, 1894 - Claude Wade Midwood conveyed to Robert Edward Blake for £15. (3)

March 28, 1899 - Robert Blake (owner), allotment ½ acre, capital value £15, annual value £1. (4)

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[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).

[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).

[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).

  3. FamilySearch: Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John Colbeck Jnr, p697/1858 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VZVR).

  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).

  6. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John Morris Colbeck, p466/1867 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898F-V3LK).

  7. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, John Morris Colbeck, p356/1870 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VB3M).

  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).

  11. Tasmania: The List: Properties & Titles, (https://www.thelist.tas.gov.au), Charles Hart, title historic, vol 26, fol 90.

  12. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Charles Hart, p372/1879 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-998N-9SKG).

  13. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Henry Craig, p386/1883 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898N-9QDD).

  14. The List: Properties & Titles, Samuel Craig, title historic, vol 50, fol 81.

  15. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Samuel Craig, p174/1890 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VD5K).

  16. Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925, Unoccupied, p328/1899 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98F-VDMC).

[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).