Billy Hamilton sentenced to imprisonment

Date: 31 Aug 1847
Place: Melbourne
Event type: trial; sentencing; imprisonment
Direct violence: No
Billy Hamilton was brought before the magistrates for intoxication and, unable to pay the fine, was sentenced to seventy two hours imprisonment.

People involved

  • Yabbi (aka Billy Hamilton, Yabbee) — Ngurungaeta, Resistance leader and diplomat — Taungurung, Kulin Nation

Sources

  • Domestic Intelligence. Melbourne Argus (Vic. : 1846 - 1848), Friday 3 September 1847, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4762194

Event mentions

  • Billy Hamilton sentenced to imprisonment
    31 Aug 1847 — Melbourne — trial; sentencing; imprisonment
    Billy Hamilton was brought before the magistrates for intoxication and, unable to pay the fine, was sentenced to seventy two hours imprisonment.
    People: Billy Hamilton | the magistrates
    Source: Domestic Intelligence. Melbourne Argus (Vic. : 1846 - 1848), Friday 3 September 1847, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4762194