Sir Watkin (?–1887)
This entry is from Obituaries Australia
The Braidwood Despatch says:—"We notice the death at Forbes of Sir Watkin, a well-known black tracker in the police force. Many residents of this district will recollect him as being with Senior-constable Wright (now sub-inspector), then stationed at Fairfield. Sir Watkin was with the police party when the Clarkes were captured at Berry's hut at Jinden. He was on that occasion wounded severely in the arm by a bullet from one of the bushrangers, and the poor fellow afterwards had to submit to his arm being amputated, since which time he has been in the receipt of a pension from the Government. He must have been between 50 and 60 at the time of his death.
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Additional Resources
- was wounded in the arm during the capture of the Clark brothers, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 May 1867, p 5
- has his arm amputated, Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas), 22 May 1867, p 4
- forgives Thomas Clark for shooting him in his arm, Argus (Melbourne), 23 May 1867, p 3
- buys some food for a destitute blind man, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April 1872, p 7
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Clarke, Thomas (crime suspect)
- Clarke, John (crime suspect)
Citation details
'Watkin, Sir (?–1887)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://ia.anu.edu.au/biography/watkin-sir-15450/text26662, accessed 9 October 2024.