Dictionary of Sydney

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Farrell, Philip

Pickpocket who was tried at the Old Bailey, London in 1784 for stealing a handkerchief and sentenced to seven years' transportation. He led an attempted mutiny along with accomplice Thomas Griffiths on board the First Fleet transport, Scarborough. He received 24 lashes on HMS Sirius and was transferred to Prince of Wales.

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Born
1763
Arrived Sydney
Prince of Wales
26 Jan 1788
Occupation
Position
1787 - 20 May 1787
20 May 1787 - 26 Jan 1788
20 May 1787