"Parkhurst Boys" transported to NZ 1842/43

[BAC3]

Hello Bearkat,

Overall there were approximately 1,700 ex-Parkhurst juveniles transported to Australia/NZ between 1838-1864 and I have now completed Biographies for 647 of them towards my PhD.

I cannot relate this completion rate to NZ and although I have "advertised" widely through NZSG, RootsWeb, RootsChat, Australian Family Tree Connections, Auckland and Wellington Libraries etc. it has not achieved any breakthrough in family history terms. 

It is strange and I can only think that visiting NZ may be the eventual answer......which finances forbid anyway!!!

BAC

[DotBrennan]

Hi Tony

Just wondering if Colin (who said he had a contact at the NZ Herald) knew how to get you an interview on National Radio's Nine to Noon programme.
They frequently do extended interviews by phone with overseas people.

Also with the NZSG Annual Conference coming up in Wellington at Queen's Birthday weekend it would be timely.

Bren.

[BAC3]

Hello Bren,

I did actually appear on Radio Talk Perth 6PR, the Steve Gordon "The Way We Were" programme, about 18 months ago and the response was astonishing from Western Australia.

Any suggestions about  "Nine to Noon" or the NZSG  Conference which has touched upon the subject before.

Tony

[DotBrennan]

Hi Tony

That's what I was thinking as National Radio has coverage from Cape Reinga down to Bluff and I think over to the Chattam Islands.

It's for those of us who do not want to listen to constant adverts or Talkback radio!!

Hopefully Colin will check this thread again....
Or, do I gather that you have a contact at the NZSG?  They might be able to organise it for you in conjunction with the conference.

Bren

[BAC3]

Good Morning Bren,

Unfortunately I have no contacts at the NZSG. 

At the moment writing my dissertation is beginning to take precedence, leaving me little time for concentrated research in one particular area........reluctantly.   I think I shall leave the thread open for the time being, just in case so to speak!!

Thanks for helping.

Tony

[Colin K]

Hi Bren & Tony,

Have just caught up with the thread. I must admit that I have been remiss in following up our last conversation by personal email Tony, Health and curently trying to sell a business taking priority, I will try to get some action from one of my media contacts, unfortunately NZer's don't seem to have the same interest as Aussies in claiming a convict in their Genealogy Heritage. Will be in touch

Regards
Colin 

[BAC3]

Thanks Colin,

Just take care of yourself healthwise and from the business aspect, too.........I share your feelings about NZ'ers and convict genealogy, which is a pity and probably good reason not to pursue the subject vigorously.

Incidentally, on RootsWeb several weeks ago I was taken to task for suggesting that "convicts" (even in the shape of the Parkhurst Boys) had landed in Auckland, implying that NZ was a Penal Colony.   Of course it never was, but having said that it was a favourite "bolt hole" for absconders from Sydney for instance.   

For now

Tony
                                 

[kiwirach]

Hi Tony,
i've read this thread fully in the past and just came back to see if there was any more updates.
I can't give you any info....you probably know more about my ancestor William Astle than i do .

what i was wondering is whether your biographies will be avaliable to read/buy once you have finished your degree?.
i would be interested in filling in any blanks about him...especially where he came from in England.

all the best
kiwirach.

[lynbee]

Hi Tony,
I have just come back to see if there has been any more progress.  It looks like everyone has deserted you.

Over the last few days, I have been reading Papers Past and am now beginning to wonder how many of these boys actually got to stay in NZ.

On Papers Past, I came across several reports which appeared to be more minutes type reports, where a magistrate has reported in reference to Parkhurst Boys appearing in court, things like..."All but one have been transported" and 'they have been exiled from this Colony". 
I would have no idea where to find out more details about this.

I guess that if this actually happened, I am lucky that Isaac got to stay, considering his unfavourable start here!!  LOL!

Blessings
Lyn