February 1830
Monday, 1 February 1830
Tuesday, 2nd February 1830

Steady breeze and clear weather. 100 miles covered over the past 24 hours.
" Noon - saw Land ahead!"
Doctor Brownell reports: "land was discovered from the fore top-mast head by Jno. Green, one of the steerage passengers. Sun shining brilliantly, sea gently rippled, wind favourable, coastline beautiful to the eye, and almost in port!"
George Johnson reports: "At the same time that discovered Land we observed several columns of smoke scending in different parts, which at first we were at a loss to account for but have since learnt that they proceeded from fires kindled by the Natives for the purpose of driving the Kangaroos from the bushes so as they may have an opportunity of killing them.
The first Land we saw was General Darling's Hills. Soon after that we saw the Sea shore which appeared very low and comparatively level. We also discovered quantities of large trees.
About 4 Oclock we came as near to the coast as we thought advisable. We then altered our course and sailed Northward, having made our landfall as it is called, to Southard of Garden Island. All appeared pleased with the appearance of a beautiful flat Coast.
Towards Evening, came up near to Garden Island which we supposed to be Rottenesst [sic] (Rottnest) .
Fired one of our big Guns as a signal of our approach. And stood off for the night."
The first Land we saw was General Darling's Hills. Soon after that we saw the Sea shore which appeared very low and comparatively level. We also discovered quantities of large trees.
About 4 Oclock we came as near to the coast as we thought advisable. We then altered our course and sailed Northward, having made our landfall as it is called, to Southard of Garden Island. All appeared pleased with the appearance of a beautiful flat Coast.
Towards Evening, came up near to Garden Island which we supposed to be Rottenesst [sic] (Rottnest) .
Fired one of our big Guns as a signal of our approach. And stood off for the night."
Wednesday, 3 February 1830
Wednesday Morning - " Bore down again near to land and discovered it to be Garden Island. Turned the ship as soon as this discovery was made and sailed round Rottennest [sic]. Discovered several reefs and breakers, but were fortunate enough to avoid coming near any of them.
Entered Guages [sic] (Gage's) Roads a little afternoon. And were safely piloted opposite to Swan River Mouth where we came to anchor about 3 Oclock in the afternoon."
Dr Thomas Brownell records that; "Cap'n Scott, the Harbour Master came on board, and conducted us to our anchorage."
Entered Guages [sic] (Gage's) Roads a little afternoon. And were safely piloted opposite to Swan River Mouth where we came to anchor about 3 Oclock in the afternoon."
Dr Thomas Brownell records that; "Cap'n Scott, the Harbour Master came on board, and conducted us to our anchorage."
Exactly 21 weeks after leaving Hull
Saturday, 6 February 1830
It is at this point in time that George Johnson completes his journal and dispatches it, by ship to his father, back in England. It is accompanied by a letter, describing George's motivation for keeping the journal and the technical layout of the Log.
On this day, Doctor Thomas Brownell records in his Diary: " Sat., 6th. - Went up river to Perth, the seat of Government. Entered myself and family at the Colonial Office and obtained licence to live in the Colony."
On this day, Doctor Thomas Brownell records in his Diary: " Sat., 6th. - Went up river to Perth, the seat of Government. Entered myself and family at the Colonial Office and obtained licence to live in the Colony."
The Doctor left verbal sketches of Perth and Fremantle plus his doubts on it's continued existence. "Fifteen miles up the river (from Fremantle) on the opposite side to this, is the seat of Government, and the residence of the Governor, Captain Stirling." "The mouth of the river is effectually blocked up by a bar of rocks on the one side, and sand on the other, leaving a narrow channel in the centre ...... On the southern side of the mouth of the river, an intensive flat is found, consisting of firm sand, covered with bushes and brushwood, some large trees and covering in some parts a species of soft chalk stone. Upon this plot of sand, a few wooden houses, huts and tents of various descriptions are built and designated 'Fremantle'". "Several wealthy settlers had taken up their abodes here and were keeping stores or inns for the public accommodation. It is in fact (and from its situation must be) the general mart for every kind of merchandise, and the port to the whole of the colony, while it exists."
The destiny of all the Tranby passengers can be found here
Saturday, 27 February 1830

The brig “Tranby” departed from Gage Roads sailing for Batavia, with Captain Storey still in command, on the 27th of February 1830, having stayed in the port for three weeks.
All passengers from Hull, their goods and livestock have been discharged. For a period, Tranby was used as accommodation until all goods could be transferred to the Fremantle beach.
All passengers from Hull, their goods and livestock have been discharged. For a period, Tranby was used as accommodation until all goods could be transferred to the Fremantle beach.
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