Guide to the Records of Manchester Regiment (63rd & 96th Regiments) (as filmed by the AJCP)

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Created: 2019

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Series 2. Historical Records, May 1828 - June 1849

Record of services of 63rd Regiment (1 vol.), May 1828 - May 1834 (File 2/1/1)

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Record of services of 63rd Regiment, May 1828 - May 1834 (Item ff. 16-27)

The entries refer to a detachment sent to Swan River in 1829, the arrival of the Regiment in Van Diemen's Land in 1829, the distibution of the Regiment (25 March 1830), deaths of officers, the line formed against the Tasmanian Indigenous Australians in 1830, a letter from Governor G. Arthur (27 November 1830), inspections by Governor Arthur in 1830 and 1833, departure of the Regiment for India in January 1834, and the arrival in India of the company from Swan River in May 1834.

Record of services of 96th Regiment (1 vol.), June 1839 - June 1849 (File 2/1/6)

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Record of services of 96th Regiment, June 1839 - June 1849 (Item ff. 11-[36])

The entries refer to the departure of the Regiment for N.S.W. in 1839-1840, a detachment sent to South Australia in 1841, the transfer of the headquarters from Sydney to Launceston in 1843, detachments sent to New Zealand in 1844-1845 and their service against the Maoris, a letter from A. Sinclair, New Zealand Colonial Secretary (3 December 1846), a letter from F. Robe, Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia (20 May 1846), the transfer of the headquarters to Hobart in 1846, a letter from J.C. Bicheno, Tasmanian Colonial Secretary (11 July 1848), testimonial of magistrates, clergy, merchants and inhabitants of Hobart, arrival of new detachment from England, detachment sent to Swan River in 1847, wreck of brig Governor Phillip and deaths of Lieut. Griffith and six privates (27 October 1848), departure of Regiment for India in 1849.

Series D/1. Additional deposit, July 1848 - 4 February 1953

Lists (File D/1/A/3)

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List of New Zealand medals awarded to 96th Regiment. (2pp.) (Item c.)
List of naval officers, ratings and marines awarded New Zealand Medal (20pp., printed), 1860-1866, 1845-1847 (Item d.)

Accounts of battle at Kororāreka forwarded to Manchester regiment by Lieutenant Colonel G.C. Shaw, 15 March 1845 - 8 September 1937 (File D/1/A/6)

Lieutenant Colonel G.C. Shaw (Dover) to Major R.F.G. Burrows (Manchester Regiment), 8 September 1937 (Item)

Forwarding documents from his family that may be of interest. These are connected to Major General Cumberland who served in, and commanded the old 96th Foot. Includes description of a skirmish in New Zealand. (Typed)

Lieutenant Edward Barclay 96th regiment, H.M.S. Hazard to Lieutentant Colonel Hulme (New Zealand), 15 March 1845 (Item)

Account of Battle at Kororāreka on the 11th of March 1845. Describes involvement of seamen and marines from the H.M.S. Hazard lead by Captain Robertson. Lists men killed and wounded in the conflict including those of the 96th Regiment.

Ensign J Campbell, 96th Regiment (Auckland) to the Officer commanding troops (Auckland), 16 March 1845 (Item)

His account and involvement in the battle at Kororāreka on the 11th March 1845.

96th Foot. Nominal roll of officers, NCOs and men who were entitled to the medal for the New Zealand war of 1845-1847 (File D/1/A/8)

John Burnett Colonial secretary (Van Diemen's Land) to Major Fairtlough, 11 June 1830 (File D/1/A/16)

The Lieutenant Governor wishes to inform him that he has been nominated to the vacancy in the land board caused by the departure of Major Douglas, and requests he acts as Chairman.

John Burnett, Colonial secretary (Van Diemen's Land) regarding the appointment of Major Fairtlough to Commandant of Launceston, 23 August 1832 - 4 January 1834 (File D/1/A/17)

John Burnett, Colonial secretary (Van Diemen's Land) to Major Fairtlough, 63rd regiment, 23 August 1832 (Item A)

Death of Major Abbott leaving a vacancy of the appointment of Commandant at Launceston. Offers him the position.

John Burnett, Colonial secretary (Van Diemen's Land) to Major Fairtlough, 63rd regiment, 12 September 1832 (Item B)

Lieutenant Governor nominates him to the office of Commandant at Launceston. Outlines further details and responsibilities of position.

John Burnett, Colonial secretary (Van Diemen's Land) to Major Fairtlough 63rd Regiment, Commandant of Launceston, 30 April 1833 (Item C)

Lieutenant Governor visited Launceston and was struck by the general improvement that has taken place under Fairtloughs order. Highly appreciates his service.

Government notice on new appointment of commandant of Launceston, 4 January 1834 (Item D)

Notification of the appointment of Major Fairweather of the 21st Fusiliers to succeed Major Fairtlough as commandant of Launceston. From the office of the Colonial secretary signed by John Burnett (authorised copy)

Address from magistrates, clergy, merchants and inhabitants of Hobart to Lt. Col. C.B. Cumberland on departure of 96th Regiment to Launceston, July 1848 (File D/1/A/25)

Photograph with typescript transcript...

Capt. J.K. Collins: Correspondence, 26 November 1952 - 4 February 1953 (File D/1/E/29)

Capt. J.K. Collins (Christchurch) to Adjutant, Northland Regiment, 26 November 1952 (Item)

Seeks information on restoration of site of Ruapekapeka Pa; painting of 96th Regiment storming Pa.

H.G. Field (Whangarei) to Capt. J.K. Collins, 10 December 1952 (Item)

Broadcasts about Maoris War of 1845; restoration of Pa site; no evidence of troops of 96th Regiment at Ruapekapeka.

H.G. Field to Capt. J.K. Collis, 4 February 1953 (Item)

Supports claim that 96th Regiment stormed Okaihau Pa and not Ruapekapeka.


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