Barque Sultana, 588 tons, Captain David Mainland, from London / Plymouth 21st June 1852, arrived at Port Adelaide, South Australia 7th October 1852 South Australian Register Friday 8 October 1852 Thursday, October 7th, 1852:-The barque Sultana, 588 tons, Mainland master, from Plymouth 21st June 1852. Passengers:— Mr. & Mrs. Blyth, Mr. & Mrs. Grace, Mr. & Mrs. Farmer and Mr. & Mrs. Frazer in the cabin and the remaining in the intermediate and steerage. —15th ship from England to S.A. with government passengers for 1852 ; no births and four deaths on the passage, Doctor J. Baird, surgeon-superintendent. The Sultana left Plymouth on the 21st June, at which time several large ships at Plymouth and at the port of London were laid on, or about to sail for this colony. No vessel was spoken on the voyage, but the steamer Australian was see at about 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning 50 miles west of Kangaroo Island. The only deaths were four infants, the passengers and crew all in good health, spoke highly of the kind attention and great care manifested by Dr. Baird, the surgeon-superintendent and medical inspector appointed by the Government. The South Australian Government Gazette 1866 p. 80 Name Age Date of Death Cause of Death Where buried [...] Hobs, Joseph (Hobbs) inf no record no record at sea SULTANA - 1854 Master: Captain Mainland Rigging: Barque; sheathed in yellow metal in 1851 Tonnage: 496 tons using old measurements and 588 tons using new measurements Construction: 1849 in Sunderland Owners: Mitcheson Port of registry: London Port of survey: London Voyage: sailed for Adelaide Families: bbs Enoch 35 Farmer 749/1 Gloucesters. Jane (Barnfield) 34 Eliza 12 James 11 William 7 Henry 3 Josh. inf died at sea

*** Register Saturday 16 September 1854 Willunga. Donated 5/- to War Relief Fund. *** Advertiser Wednesday 2 March 1859 Noarlunga district. Donated 10/- to Bush Fire Relief Fund. *** Register Wednesday 24 April 1861 Member of Mclaren Vale Rifles (Private), in the South Australia Volunteer Military Force. *** Register Monday 9 September 1861 In rifle shooting match – average results. *** Register Tuesday 14 March 1871 Edmund Lymburner was charged with neglecting to contribute in support of his illegitimate child by Sarah Jane, daughter of Enoch Hobbs, of Dashwood's Gully. Mr. Mann for prosecutrix ; Mr. Boucaut for defendant. Ordered to pay 5s. per week and Court fees; in all, £4 5s. *** Register Friday 10 October 1873 KANGARILLA (nearest Post- Office, Kangarilla), Enoch Hobbs, Poundkeeper. — One dark bay mare, branded IB near shoulder, black points. Will be sold November 3, noon. [Similar entries to Mar 1894.] *** Register Thursday 2 December 1875 HOBBS —SMITH. —On the 29th November, at the residence of the bride's father, by special licence, by the Rev. R. L. Coward, Henry Charles Hobbs, third son of Mr. Enoch Hobbs, of Kangarilla, to Mary Susan, second daughter of Mr. Edward Smith, of the Murray Flats. *** Chronicle Saturday 26 October 1878 Local contracts: Enoch Hobbs, metalling 2 chains road, Eyer's . JFlat, £3 14s. per chain. ***

*** Chronicle Saturday 20 July 1895 HOBBS.— On the 12th July, at Wickham's Hill, Enoch, the beloved husband of Jane Hobbs, late of Kangarilla, aged 79. Born in year 1816, in county of Gloucestershire, England ; landed at Port Adelaide 1852, being a colonist of 43 years, leaving a widow, seven sons, three daughters, 66 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Melbourne papers please copy.

*** Advertiser Thursday 9 November 1905 HOBBS. - On the 21st July, at her son-in-law's residence (Mr. D. Wickham's), Park-terrace, Park- side, Jane, relict of the late Enoch Hobbs, of McLaren Vale, in her 88th year, leaving 10 chil- dren, 83 grandchildren, and 100 great-grandchil- dren. Arrived in the ship Sultana, on the 7th of October, 1852. Gone home.

*** Advertiser Monday 4 July 1927 WICKHAM. —On the 2nd July, at her resi dence, 35, Park-terrace, Unley, Eliza Caroline Wickham, widow of the late Daniel Wickham. Age 88 years. At rest. *** Mail Saturday 2 July 1927 WICKHAM. —The Friends of the late Mrs. ELIZA CAROLINE WICKHAM, widow of the late Daniel Wickham, are respectfully informed that her Funeral (Motor) will Leave her late Residence, Park terrace, Unley, on MONDAY AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, for the West Ter race Cemetery. ***

*** Advertiser Wednesday 25 September 1918 HOBBS. —On the 7th September, at Murraytown, James, dearly-beloved husband of Amelia Hobbs, age 78 years, leaving five sons and six daughters, 74 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren to mourn their sad loss. A colonist of 67 years. They miss you most who loved you best. *** Advertiser Thursday 26 September 1918 One hundred and four descendants were left by the late Mr. James Hobbs, of Murraytown, notice of whose death ap peared in our obituary columns yesterday. The number is made up of five sons and six daughters, 74 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hobbs, who had lived in South Australia for 67 years, also left a widow. ***