WHEREAS it has been represented to the Government that the undermentioned prisoner effected his escape from the Collingwood Stockade, on the evening of the 24th instant: Notice is hereby given that the above Reward will be paid to any person or persons who shall lodge in any of Her Majesty’s Gaols the said prisoner.
By His Excellency’s Command,
JOHN FOSTER.
Description of the Prisoner.
Name—James Lane.
Age—35 years.
Height—5 feet 3½ inches.
Complexion—Sallow.
Hair—Brown.
Eyes—Hazel.
Particular marks—Small blue mark over left eye.
Ship to the Colony—Renown.
Offence, Sentence, and date of Conviction—Robbery; eight years; 16th October, 1852.