Richard Pitt (1765–1826) was an early settler and
constable
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in
Tasmania
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He migrated to
Australia in 1803 on
''Ocean'', one of two ships that founded a short-lived settlement in
Port Phillip
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. The Port Phillip settlement was abandoned in early 1804, and relocated to
Hobart. Pitt was made constable in
Van Diemen's Land
Van Diemen's Land was the colonial name of the island of Tasmania used by the British during the European exploration of Australia in the 19th century. A British settlement was established in Van Diemen's Land in 1803 before it became a sep ...
, and in December 1804, was granted of land at Stainsforth's Cove (New Town). Pitt retained his
farming
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interests, but paid more attention to his official duties as district constable at New Town.
On 14 February 1818, Pitt was appointed
chief constable for Hobart Town. He remained chief constable until his death at Hobart on 14 May 1826.
References
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1765 births
1826 deaths
English emigrants to Australia