Servant to Mr. Hamilton Hume

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser

26 August 1824

Appin Court Room, 16th August, 1824.

Whereas William Mealey, a prisoner of the Crown, per ship Isabella, charged with having committed two robberies, escaped from the custody of the undersigned, on Sunday night last, taking his irons with him; -

All constables, and others, are hereby required to use their utmost endeavours to apprehend the said William Mealey, and lodge him in safe custody, to be dealt with according to Law.

The said William Mealey is 5 feet 1.5 inches high; hazle eyes; flaxen hair; fair ruddy complexion; Government Servant to Mr. Hamilton Hume, Appin.