James Ruse (9 August 1759 – 5 September 1837) was a Cornish farmer who, at age 23, was convicted of burglary and was sentenced to seven years' transportation. He arrived at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, on the First Fleet with 18 months of his sentence remaining.

Apr 15, 2024 · A farm labourer and married father of two, James Ruse was 23 when he was convicted of burglary in the Cornwall Assizes – the equivalent of the NSW Supreme Court – and sentenced to death by hanging. This was commuted to seven years and he was originally to be transported to Africa.

James Ruse (1759-1837), pioneer and smallholder, was born on 9 August 1759 at Launceston, Cornwall, England. At the Cornwall Assizes in 1782 he was convicted of burglarious breaking and entering; his capital sentence was changed to transportation to Africa for seven years.

Nov 12, 2024 · Students from one of NSW’s top selective state schools have been accused of using derogatory language targeted at other students and parents from different cultural backgrounds. Rachel Powell, who recently ended her tenure as principal of James Ruse Agricultural High, addressed a P&C meeting last week to address allegations of racism in …

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Ruse was the first emancipated convict to obtain land and demonstrated that a small farmer could be successful in New South Wales. In 1793 Ruse sold his land at Parramatta to Dr. John Harris of the New South Wales Corps for 40 pounds.

Apr 22, 2023 · James Ruse was an Englishman who arrived in Australia as a convict in 1788. He was one of the first settlers in the country and is widely recognized as Australia's first successful farmer. Ruse was granted land in Parramatta, where he established a farm and became a pioneer of the Australian agriculture industry.

4 days ago · James Ruse Agricultural High School seeks to provide a learning environment that both challenges and supports gifted students to pursue excellence and develop a lifelong passion for learning; and prepares them for responsible leadership and service to society.

James Ruse: Born: 9 August, 1759 Launceston, Cornwall, England. Died: 5 September, 1837 (aged 78) Minto, New South Wales, Australia. Cultural Heritage: English

James Ruse (1759 - 1837), pioneer of agriculture in Australia, was born on a farm in Cornwall. In 1782 he was tried at Bodmin Assizes and sentenced to death for "burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling house of Thomas Olive and stealing thereout 2 …