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Orphan Number: 435
Orphan: James BRADY
Mother:FITZIMONS, Alice
Father:BRADY, Owen
Mother's ship:East London
Father's ship:Navarino
Age when admitted:4yrs 9mths
Date admitted:20 Oct 1843
Date discharged:31 Jan 1852
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: F H Anstey
Remarks: mother died on voyage to VDL, James drowned in River Meader, aged 26, in Oct 1866.
References: SWD7, 28, Tasmanian Reports of Crime 26 Oct 1866 Vol.5 No. 291

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INQUEST. AN Inquest was held at Deloraine on the 17th instant upon the body of James Brady, aged 26 years, whose body was found drowned in the River Meander: a Verdict returned accordingly. Deceased had been in the employ of Messrs. Field, as jockey, and had been missing since July last: his Sister is supposed to be residing in the Campbell Town District. Tasmanian Reports of Crime 26 October 1866 Vol.5 No.291
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