John Hallett (30 August 1804 – 10 June 1868) was a businessman, pastoralist and politician in the early days of the Colony of South Australia who was implicated in the massacre of Aborigines at Mount Bryan, South Australia in the 1840s.
John Hallett was born in Woodford, Essex. He and his family emigrated to South Australia on the Africaine, under Captain John Finlay Duff, arriving at Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island on 6 November 1836. Hallett, who was a business associate of Duff and both part-owners[1] of the ship, was one of those who remained on the island, at least in part to assist in a search party for group who on 1 November went ashore to hike along the north of the island, a trek that took much longer than anticipated.[2]
Hallett and his family lived for a time on Kangaroo Island before moving to Glenelg. He and his wife were present at the Proclamation on 28 December 1836, and purchased a town acre at the first land sale on 27 March 1837. He set up a business with Duff as merchants, and on 28 March 1838, was one of a panel (with Rev. C. B. Howard, Rev. T. Q. Stow, J. B. Hack, E. Stephens and J. Morphett) appointed to develop an official policy on the treatment of Aborigines.[3] He built a substantial two-storey brick house on South Terrace, later occupied by Captain Charles Berkeley (–1856), Inspector of Police, and since demolished.[4]
Hallett had a property, Willogoleechee, in the Mid North of South Australia that became the town of Hallett, named in Hallett's honour. In 1844, sheep were stolen from the property by local NgadjuriAboriginal people. Hallett's men tracked the Aboriginal people down and opened fire on them, killing as many as 30. The Protector of Aborigines investigated but only recommended that one of the Aboriginal men, 'Kangaroo Jack', be tried for stealing sheep. He was acquitted due to a lack of evidence. This incident is sometimes known as the "Mount Bryan massacre".[5]
Politics and afteredit
He was a member for The Sturt in the South Australian House of Assembly from March 1857 to October 1862,[6] having been narrowly reelected in 1860. His colleague in the first parliament was Thomas Reynolds and Joseph Peacock in the second. On 21 October 1862 parliament was prorogued, and the next day dissolved by proclamation. Hallett was a candidate at the ensuing election, but was beaten by R. B. Andrews. In August 1863 he was one of five candidates for three vacancies in the Legislative Council, but was unsuccessful. He withdrew from public affairs, and until his death lived in relative obscurity. Around 1860 he took up his residence at Ilfracombe, near Beaumont. In July 1863 his health deteriorated, and he transferred his business to his brother Alfred, and subsequently ventured to the city only once, in September, 1865. In 1868 he had three attacks of "serous apoplexy" (perhaps strokes), followed by bronchitis and died an hour or two before midnight, 10 June, surrounded by his family. At his request, the funeral and burial were private affairs, no public notice being issued.[3]
Recognitionedit
Hallett Cove (previously Hallett's Cove) was named for him.[1]
John Hallett (30 August 1804 – 10 June 1868) married Maria King (c. 1808 – 31 January 1891); they had five sons (three born in England) and five daughters:
Richard Hallett (c. 1833 – 20 April 1882) lived at Wandillah Station, died of consumption.
Henry Hallett (c. 1835 – 25 October 1911) married Martha Pike (10 June 1845 – 25 October 1926) on 24 July 1875. Henry was profoundly deaf.
(Sara) Maria Hallett (7 January 1839 – 9 September 1907) married John Ogle Carlile (c. 1833 – 6 December 1912) of Mickolo, Western Plains on 5 January 1863
Emma Edmunds (Edmonds?) Hallett (13 October 1840 – 5 October 1909) married Dr. Francis Edward Goldsmith (17 October 1825 – 24 July 1875) on 13 December 1865, lived Magill, then Robe. He was appointed Surgeon and Protector of Aborigines in Northern Territory and resigned shortly after, having lost the confidence of the Government Resident, B. T. Finniss.[8] A chronically paralysed invalid, he died after taking poison.[9] She married again, to Alexander Brodie ( – 25 November 1907) of Morphett Vale on 16 February 1883.
Clara Selina Hallett (30 October 1842 – 17 June 1914) married (Thomas) Neville Wood (c. 1843 – 31 March 1907) of the South Australian Bank, Robe, on 15 January 1868
Julia Elizabeth Hallett (2 February 1845 – 1929)
Jessie Brodie Hallett (17 March 1847 – 1916) married William Little ( – ) on 15 January 1877, lived at Terowie
Edward Regia Hallett (6 April 1837 – 10 July 1909) married Victoria King (8 October 1839 – 5 May 1917 ) on 8 December 1863, lived at Winninnie then Kensington. Victoria was the second daughter of Stephen King JP and sister of the explorer, Stephen King jr.
Alfred King Hallett (13 April 1849 – 19 July 1864)
Albert Selby Hallett (23 February 1852 – )
Alfred Hallett (c.1814 – 3 November 1877) of Medindie, South Australia and Jesse Hallett (c. 1812 – 19 February 1859) and Selby Hallett (c. 1808 – 8 November 1862), both of London, were his brothers
^ ab"Nomenclature of South Australia". The Register. 11 June 1908. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2015 – via Trove.
^"Captain Duff of the Africaine". South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register. 12 August 1837. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2015 – via Trove. They intended rejoining the Africaine at Nepean Bay, an easy trek (so Captain Sutherland's 1919 book would have them believe) of around 100 kilometres (60 mi). Instead, the going was hard and there was little water to be found; their two- or three-day trek turned into over a week and the Africaine left Kingscote without them. Osborne took ill and could not continue; Dr. Slater stayed with him and must have perished; neither body, if found, was positively identified.
^"Manning index of placenames". Retrieved 24 May 2015.
^"Dr. Goldsmith and the Northern Territory". South Australian Register. 28 August 1865. p. 5. Retrieved 24 May 2015 – via Trove.
^"Death of Dr. Edward Goldsmith". South Australian Register. 26 July 1875. p. 6. Retrieved 24 May 2015 – via Trove.
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John Hallett 30 August 1804 10 June 1868 was a businessman pastoralist and politician in the early days of the Colony of South Australia who was implicated in the massacre of Aborigines at Mount Bryan South Australia in the 1840s Contents 1 History 2 Politics and after 3 Recognition 4 Family 5 See also 6 ReferencesHistory editJohn Hallett was born in Woodford Essex He and his family emigrated to South Australia on the Africaine under Captain John Finlay Duff arriving at Nepean Bay Kangaroo Island on 6 November 1836 Hallett who was a business associate of Duff and both part owners 1 of the ship was one of those who remained on the island at least in part to assist in a search party for group who on 1 November went ashore to hike along the north of the island a trek that took much longer than anticipated 2 Hallett and his family lived for a time on Kangaroo Island before moving to Glenelg He and his wife were present at the Proclamation on 28 December 1836 and purchased a town acre at the first land sale on 27 March 1837 He set up a business with Duff as merchants and on 28 March 1838 was one of a panel with Rev C B Howard Rev T Q Stow J B Hack E Stephens and J Morphett appointed to develop an official policy on the treatment of Aborigines 3 He built a substantial two storey brick house on South Terrace later occupied by Captain Charles Berkeley 1856 Inspector of Police and since demolished 4 Hallett had a property Willogoleechee in the Mid North of South Australia that became the town of Hallett named in Hallett s honour In 1844 sheep were stolen from the property by local Ngadjuri Aboriginal people Hallett s men tracked the Aboriginal people down and opened fire on them killing as many as 30 The Protector of Aborigines investigated but only recommended that one of the Aboriginal men Kangaroo Jack be tried for stealing sheep He was acquitted due to a lack of evidence This incident is sometimes known as the Mount Bryan massacre 5 Politics and after editHe was a member for The Sturt in the South Australian House of Assembly from March 1857 to October 1862 6 having been narrowly reelected in 1860 His colleague in the first parliament was Thomas Reynolds and Joseph Peacock in the second On 21 October 1862 parliament was prorogued and the next day dissolved by proclamation Hallett was a candidate at the ensuing election but was beaten by R B Andrews In August 1863 he was one of five candidates for three vacancies in the Legislative Council but was unsuccessful He withdrew from public affairs and until his death lived in relative obscurity Around 1860 he took up his residence at Ilfracombe near Beaumont In July 1863 his health deteriorated and he transferred his business to his brother Alfred and subsequently ventured to the city only once in September 1865 In 1868 he had three attacks of serous apoplexy perhaps strokes followed by bronchitis and died an hour or two before midnight 10 June surrounded by his family At his request the funeral and burial were private affairs no public notice being issued 3 Recognition editHallett Cove previously Hallett s Cove was named for him 1 The town of Hallett South Australia was named for him and laid out on his property Willogoleechee 7 Family editJohn Hallett 30 August 1804 10 June 1868 married Maria King c 1808 31 January 1891 they had five sons three born in England and five daughters John Charles Hallett c 1832 31 October 1882 lived on Wakefield Street Adelaide Richard Hallett c 1833 20 April 1882 lived at Wandillah Station died of consumption Henry Hallett c 1835 25 October 1911 married Martha Pike 10 June 1845 25 October 1926 on 24 July 1875 Henry was profoundly deaf Sara Maria Hallett 7 January 1839 9 September 1907 married John Ogle Carlile c 1833 6 December 1912 of Mickolo Western Plains on 5 January 1863 Emma Edmunds Edmonds Hallett 13 October 1840 5 October 1909 married Dr Francis Edward Goldsmith 17 October 1825 24 July 1875 on 13 December 1865 lived Magill then Robe He was appointed Surgeon and Protector of Aborigines in Northern Territory and resigned shortly after having lost the confidence of the Government Resident B T Finniss 8 A chronically paralysed invalid he died after taking poison 9 She married again to Alexander Brodie 25 November 1907 of Morphett Vale on 16 February 1883 Clara Selina Hallett 30 October 1842 17 June 1914 married Thomas Neville Wood c 1843 31 March 1907 of the South Australian Bank Robe on 15 January 1868 Julia Elizabeth Hallett 2 February 1845 1929 Jessie Brodie Hallett 17 March 1847 1916 married William Little on 15 January 1877 lived at Terowie Edward Regia Hallett 6 April 1837 10 July 1909 married Victoria King 8 October 1839 5 May 1917 on 8 December 1863 lived at Winninnie then Kensington Victoria was the second daughter of Stephen King JP and sister of the explorer Stephen King jr Alfred King Hallett 13 April 1849 19 July 1864 Albert Selby Hallett 23 February 1852 Alfred Hallett c 1814 3 November 1877 of Medindie South Australia and Jesse Hallett c 1812 19 February 1859 and Selby Hallett c 1808 8 November 1862 both of London were his brothersSee also editHundred of HallettReferences edit a b Nomenclature of South Australia The Register 11 June 1908 p 5 Retrieved 24 May 2015 via Trove Captain Duff of the Africaine South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register 12 August 1837 p 6 Retrieved 24 May 2015 via Trove They intended rejoining the Africaine at Nepean Bay an easy trek so Captain Sutherland s 1919 book would have them believe of around 100 kilometres 60 mi Instead the going was hard and there was little water to be found their two or three day trek turned into over a week and the Africaine left Kingscote without them Osborne took ill and could not continue Dr Slater stayed with him and must have perished neither body if found was positively identified a b Obituary South Australian Register 20 June 1868 p 6 Retrieved 24 May 2015 via Trove Obituary South Australian Register 3 February 1891 p 3 Retrieved 24 May 2015 via Trove Wood Vivienne September 2009 Indigenous cultural heritage study of the proposed Willogoleche Wind Farm Grid Connection and Substation PDF John Hallett Former members of the Parliament of South Australia Retrieved 25 November 2022 Manning index of placenames Retrieved 24 May 2015 Dr Goldsmith and the Northern Territory South Australian Register 28 August 1865 p 5 Retrieved 24 May 2015 via Trove Death of Dr Edward Goldsmith South Australian Register 26 July 1875 p 6 Retrieved 24 May 2015 via Trove Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Hallett South Australian politician amp oldid 1123683908, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
