James Oatley

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'''James Oatley Snr''' (c. 1769–1839) was a British-born [[History of Australia (1788–1850)|colonial Australian]] watch and clock maker and one-time convict.
'''James Oatley Snr''' (c. 1769–1839) was a British-born [[History of Australia (1788–1850)|colonial Australian]] watch and clock maker and one-time convict.


He is considered one of Australia’s most important early clock and watchmakers who was best known for his [[Grandfather clock|longcase clocks]] as well as for the building the clock at Sydney's [[Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney|Hyde Park Barracks]].
He is considered one of Australia’s most important early clock and watchmakers who was best known for his [[Grandfather clock|longcase clocks]] as well as for the building the [[turret clock]] at Sydney's [[Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney|Hyde Park Barracks]].

The suburb of [[Oatley, New South Wales|Oatley]] is also named for him.


== Early life and conviction ==
== Early life and conviction ==
Oatley, allegedly from [[Stafford]] and aged 44, was sentenced to [[penal transportation]] for life at [[Hampshire]] [[Assizes]] on 7 March 1814. Oatley had a number of convictions, dating back to 1806, when he had stolen one ton of cheese. He was sent to Australia for stealing shirts and bedding.''Hampshire Chronicle'' Monday 14 March 1814 p3
Oatley was allegedly from [[Stafford]] and aged 44, was sentenced death on 7 March 1814 which at the [[Hampshire]] [[Assizes]] which was later commuted to [[penal transportation]]. name=":5" />
Oatley already had a number of convictions, dating back to 1806, when he had stolen one ton of cheese. He was sent to Australia for stealing shirts and bedding.''Hampshire Chronicle'' Monday 14 March 1814 p3


==Life in colonial Sydney==
==Life in colonial Sydney==
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