Transcribed and submitted to TheShipsList by Robert Janmaat, Adelaide, from a variety of sources, cited below.
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ship Earl Dalhousie, 1,047 tons, Captain James Henderson, from London 9th October, Plymouth 24th October 1873, arrived at Port Adelaide, South Australia 12th January 1874

The South Australian Advertiser, Tuesday 13 January 1874, p. 2

Monday 12 January:— Earl Dalhousie, ship, 1,047 tons, James Henderson from London October 9, via Plymouth October 24. Surgeon-Superintendent, Dr. Clutterbuck ; Matron, Miss Wale, in Cabin and 381 Government passengers in steerage. :—

. . . . — 1st ship from England to S.A. with government passengers for 1874 ; —4— births and —-7— deaths on the passage ; James Bennett Clutterbuck, surgeon-superintendent.

The Passenger List indicates the class of Emigrants, so in the list below, I have combined those lists, but have made notations alongside the family name, thus, CPCH = Colonial Passage Certificate Holders ; CFPCH = Colonial Full Paid Passage Holders ; UKA = United Kingdom Assisted Passage regulation ; UKFPPR = United Kingdom Full Paid Passage regulation ; FP = Free Passage. — Robert

IMPORTS

IMPORTS. EARL DALHOUSIE, from Londen-265 cases, 405 cask., 151 kegs, 16 tins, 917 barrels, 60 quarter-barrels, 220 half-Barrels, 329 tubes, 1 tierce, 600 bundles, 14.880 bricks, 5.913 boards, 2,999 deals and battens, 60 tons Transfield coals. per Earl Dalhousie , from London— For D. and J. Fowler—600 bundles, 100 half barrels 600 quarter barrels, 9l5 rolls. For John Webster and Co.—2,994 boards, 4 casks.

Miscellaneous Shipping

The Earl Dalhousie loaded a cargo of wheat last season, and made a good Voyage home, and the return trip has just been completed in rapid style, with a full cargo of immigrants. Captain Henderson reports leaving London on October 9, and proceeding down Channel, she put into Plymouth to take on board the remainder of the passengers. By the 21th October, her complement being completed, she sailed, and had a run of favorable winds to the Line, which was crossed on November 16, in lon. 31º west On the 18th spoke the ship Middlesex, from San Francisco to Liverpool The South-East trade were very light, and retarding winds marked the progress to the Cape, which was rounded on December 17. The Easting was tolerable well accomplished, with brisk winds and fine weather. On December 9 made Kangaroo bland. Subsequently the easterly wind prevented rapid progress, and when she was sighted from the Semaphore it was almost a calm. Notwithstanding this, the boarding officers proceeded to the Southward, and having boarded the vessel, returned to the Jetty shortly before meridian. It is not likely she will go in to harbor for a few days.

The South Australian Advertiser, Tuesday 13 January 1874, pp. 2-3

ARRIVAL OF EMIGRANTS BY THE EARL DALHOUSIE.

Not long ago the influx of Government immigrants was a recognized institution, and in years gone by thousands of people arrived in this way to participate in colonial prosperity. They were generally selected and sent out with a view to meet the requirements of the colony and judging by a casual glance at the passengers by the Dalhousie, we should say they are fit for colonial work. The single women's apartment is at the break of the poop, the greater part of the main saloon being devoted to their convenience. Not only have they been furnished with convenient sleeping berths, but baths and lavatories are at hand. The Matron, Miss Wale. has distinguished herself by making about 14 voyages in charge of emigrants, and the cleanliness and good order of the people's berths is a sufficient guarantee that her time has not been wasted. Of course, there are several single women consigned to their friends ; but there are also many others who are ready for immediate selection. The married people's department is on the 'tween deck, extending from the waist to the after end of the ship, and a visitor will only be too pleased to observe the crowd of the rising generation here located. Forward of all, the 'tween decks is given over to the single men, who appear a host in themselves. Perhaps some of them are a little ahead of their anchor ; but after a three months' life of inaction they look a fine lot of men, equal to any colonial requirements. The berths in their compartment are in excellent order, and clean to a degree ; but we have to enter protest against wooden bunks when proper hammocks are procurable. Berths occupy much valuable space, whereas hammocks, properly fitted, afford a much more cleanly arrangement, and conduce to the health of the occupants. In the 'tween decks the Earl is of good height, and with such a limited number on board everybody seems to have ample space, and net only below but on deck was this feature noticeable. The topgallant for castle is devoted to seamen, of whom the master says he never sailed with a better lot. Then in the 'tween decks below are the single men. On deck the mid ship space is devoted to cookhouse, bakery, steam engine, and distiller. The latter if capable of very good work, seeing it can turn out 500 gallons per diem. There is a portion of the main saloon is set aside for a hospital, and another for dispensary. Throughout the utmost good order and regulation prevailed,, and it was pleasing to note the ebullition of feeling well rested in the testimonials which were presented to the captain and doctor. All the emigrants (381), have arrived in sound bodily health, with the exception of two Invalids. We do not think that any emigrant ship ever entered our harbor in more perfect efficiency as respects those grand desiderata, cleanliness, good ventilation, and freedom from mortality amongst adults, than the Earl Dalhousie, which in addition to a few artisans and other useful workmen, brings 18 agricultural laborers, 32 common laborers, 4 blacksmiths, 1 butcher, 2 bakers, 3 bricklayers, 15 carpenters and joiners, 3 curriers, 11 female domestic servants, 7 gardeners, 2 grooms, 3 masons, 23 milners, l miller, I plasterer, of whose character favourable accounts have reached us. The Surgeon-Superintendent is a gentleman favorably known in our sister colony, Victoria, and, we doubt not, has fulfilled the responsible duties which have devolved upon him with zeal and credit. Three births occurred on board, and six deaths. Of the latter, four were Infants who died from diarrhea, one from convulsions, and one from inflammation of the lungs. We understand the mumps, malignant sore throat, and diarrhea were very prevalent during the voyage, but fortunately no infections disease occurred, probably from the strict discipline enforced, and general attention to hygiene. The Earl Dalhousie is one of a long series a of vessels which have been laid on the Adelaide line by Trinder. Aderson, & Co., who are comparatively new to the line, but who have made such arrangements with Rawlings & Cave as to keep a ship constantly on the berth. She is a fine looking vessel, and under canvas in the Gulf was very handsome, though not perhaps as modern as some of our clippers. During the voyage the conduct of the people has been exemplary, and under all circumstances the colony may be greatly benefited by introductions of a similar character. No sickness of any importance developed itself on the passage, therefore immediately on arrival Dr. Duncan proceeded to muster the people, and the single girls will land to-day. Amongst them are some extremely good servants, but a great number, as we have said, have arrived to join friends in the colony.

GRG 35/48/2 Crown lands and Immigrant ships papers Surgeon Superintendent report. " Deaths on the voyage"
Name	Age	Date of Death	Cause of Death	Where buried
Mitchell, Elly	inf	November 20th, 1873	Diarrhoea	at sea
Simpson, Bessie	inf	November 23rd, 1873	Diarrhoea	at sea
Phillips, Alice	1	November 24th, 1873	Convulsions	at sea
Lowe, Charles	4	December 7th, 1873	Diarrhoea	at sea
Brawn [sic], Clara	3	December 22nd, 1873	Convulsions	at sea
Wilson, Jean	inf	January 4th, 1874	Convulsions	at sea
Curgenven, male	inf	January 14th, 1874	Premature birth	at sea

Surgeon Superintendent Report "Births on Board"
Name of Mother		Date of Birth	Sex of Infant
Woodward, Mary		November 13th, 1873	female
Smith, Mary A.		November 20th, 1873	male
Dunstan, Mary		November 20th, 1873	male
Curgenven, Mary		January 14th, 1874	male

note: where maiden name of wife is indicated, it has been included in the given name column within ( ) ; the passenger list comprises three sections arranged alphabetically, i families, ii single men, iii single women & children ; transcriber notes

Sources: State Library South Australia, official passenger lists, mainly of immigrants arriving in South Australia under United Kingdom assisted passage schemes, 1847-1886 GRG 35/48a (formerly ACC 313); Sydney Shipping Gazette; South Australian Register; The South Australian Government Gazette; GRG 35/48/2 Crown lands and Immigrant ships papers; Biographical index SA 1836-1885 (the B-index column indicates individuals who may be found in that index, with corresponding reference ; FreeBMD ; UK census'

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