WHEREAS it has been represented to the Government that the undermentioned Prisoners effected their escape from the Main Depot, Pentridge, on the 30th ultimo: 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 Prisoners, or the sum of Ten Pounds will be paid to any person or persons who shall lodge in any of Her Majesty’s Gaols either of the said prisoners.
By His Excellency’s Command,
JOHN FOSTER.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRISONERS.
Name—John Booth.
Age—Twenty-four.
Height—Five feet, seven and a quarter inches.
Complexion—Fresh.
Eyes—Blue.
Hair—Brown.
Particular Marks—A cut over left eye, seven stars on the left arm, a cut on first finger of left hand.
Ship to the Colony—Hindostan, to Van Diemen’s Land.
Sentence—Two years on the roads.
Date of Conviction—16th June, 1852.
Name—Charles Watson.
Age—Thirty-five.
Height—Five feet, six inches.
Complexion—Dark.
Eyes—Grey.
Hair—Dark brown.
Particular Marks—A scar right side of left eye, and on leg.
Ship to the Colony—Royal Sovereign, to Van Diemen’s Land.