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Surname: Last
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 1844 13 July
Place: -
Source: MM
Details: Of 99th Regiment. Took oath as Magistrate.
163350
Surname: Last
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: Printed in 1840
Place: -
Source: Hart's Annual Army List. (Google Books)
Details: 99th Regiment (or Lanarkshire) Regiment of Foot. Appointed ensign 13th October 1814; Appointed Lieutenant 20 November 1824; Appointed Captain 22 May 1829; Appointed Major 18 October 1839. Nineteen years service on Full Pay; 6 1/2 years of service on Half Pay.
163353
Surname: Last
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 3 February 1846
Place: -
Source: Colonial Times, Hobart
Details: On Friday 9th January, Major Edward Last of the 99th regiment, commanding the detachment stationed in Newcastle and in charge of the stockade, embarked on board the Rose steamer for Sydney, preparatory to his proceeding to New Zealand. As soon as a rumour of his departure had spread abroad, a letter was addressed, numerously signed by the inhabitants, to Sir Maurice O'Connell, Commander of the Forces, praying, that if it did not interfere with his Excellency's military arrangements, so efficient an officer might be retained where he had worked so much good, and where he had been so universally respected and beloved. On Thursday last the Loyal Union Lodge of Odd Fellows of the Manchester Unity, presented Major Last with an address upon his departure and on Friday last, prior to his embarkation, a deputation of the members of the Newcastle Mechanics' Institute, waited upon him in the Military Barracks, and an address from that body was read to him by the Rev. C. Pleydell N. Wilton, the President. To both of these addresses the gallant officer returned suitable answers. Upon embarking he was loudly cheered by the persons assembled
163355
Surname: Last
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 1 September 1846
Place: NZ
Source: The Australian
Details: A force of more than three hundred men, consisting of military, blue jackets, and civilians, under the command of Major Last, started off in pursuit, his Excellency Captain Grey accompanying the party. On Thursday afternoon the forces came up with Rangihaeata's scouts and a skirmish immediately ensued. The firing commenced at three oclock, and lasted till eight, when both parties suspended operations till morning. We regret to say that Lieut. Blackburn, of the 99th regiment and three men were killed and several wounded. Major Last had a narrow escape, a spent ball striking him on the forehead, and travelling round his cap. We are happy to say that he received no injury from it. The native who shot Lieut. Blackburn, was immediately shot by one of the Artillery, and two of the enemy who attempted to carry off the body, were likewise shot. The loss of the enemy is variously reported, one account making it five and the other eight killed and several wounded. The enemy were scattered in the bush in every direction and many of them were hidden in the branches of trees. Rangihaeata had thrown himself into a pah the existence of which, was not known. The rebel chief is supposed to have about two hundred and fifty followers with him in the pah. We are informed that Major Last and the whole force under his command, behaved in the most gallant and daring manner. The conduct of Major last was what we always expected, and it must be gratifying for him to know that the great bulk of the community do appreciate his gallant conduct.
168952
Surname: Last
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 2 November 1853
Place: Church Street Newcastle
Source: MM
Details: James Reid holding title deeds to an allotment in Church Street Newcastle belonging to Lieut-Col. Last of 99th regiment. A substantial house the property of Lieut-Col Last, 99th regiment. This property is placed on th rise of the hill. corner of Church street, opposite the parsonage. Extent 99 feet by 66 feet having a frontage to two street.
175445
Surname: Last
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 1898
Place: -
Source: Soldiering Fifty Years Ago: Australia in The Forties by George Jean de Winton
Details: Our junior Major, Edward Last, was the antithesis of his senior. Genial, convivial, in him reigned all the social virtues. He had been married report said unhappily; late in life, hope triumphing over experience, he married again. But few were the years of his second marriage life. He passed away leaving a long record of good deeds. To the young officers he stood verily in loco parentis; many he saved by kindly counsel and more.
11230
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major
Ship: -
Date: 13 April 1844
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: A Wesleyan tea party was held (through the kindness of Major Last), in the military Barracks
18455
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major
Ship: -
Date: 13 September 1845
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Present at a meeting at the Court House to propose that a Benevolent Asylum is necessary for Newcastle
9897
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 2 December 1843
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Soldier of the 99th Regiment.
18997
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 8 November 1845
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Ordered military to attempt capture of escaped prisoner
19929
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 7 January 1846
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Recalled to Sydney
19984
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 14 January 1846
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Left Newcastle for Sydney in the Steamer Rose
20270
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 10 January 1846
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland
Details: Commandant of Stockade to be replaced by Major MacPherson
50001
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 5 September 1846
Place: New Zealand
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Major Last and the force under his command said to have behaved in the most gallant and daring manner in the engagement with Rangihaeata
50856
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 24 January 1849
Place: Hobart
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Present at Hobart wharf when the Sea Nymph, recently arrived from NZ caught fire
51749
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 20 June 1846
Place: New Zealand
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Account of the battle at the river Hutt
74358
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 25 February 1843
Place: Sydney
Source: CO
Details: Head Quarters of the 99th regt. Arrived in Sydney by the ship Earl Grey under command of Major Last
163351
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: Warwickshire
Source: The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
Details: A sepia portrait photograph of Major Edward Last in civilian clothes, probably after his retirement. He served in the Regiment from 1825 to 1857. Photographer: H Hering, 137, Regent Street, London
174154
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 23 November 1910
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Correspondence in December 1845 from Major Crummer to the Colonial Secretary regarding an altercation between convict George Pope and Lance Sergeant Tracey of the 99th regiment who was employed as one of the overseers in charge of the prisoners in irons working on the breakwater. Tracey resided near the workshops on the hill adjoining the Signal Station... George Pope was requested by John Smith to secure some of his horses being driven away by Sergeant Tracey and an altercation took place. Major Crummer requested advice on the matter as George Pope had never been brought into question in the four years he had been at Newcastle. Major Last also gave Tracey a high character
180084
Surname: Last (99th Regt)
First Name: Major Edward
Ship: -
Date: 24 February 1845
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Court of Petty Sessions Letter Book
Details: Letter 45/22. Correspondence re James Cavenagh per James Pattison and William McGee per John who were then at Nobbys Island and a request to interrogate them respecting the innocence or guilt of John Murphy who had been convicted at Campbell Town Quarter Sessions of killing a calf. The prisoners were questioned by Major Last who was in charge of No. 3 Stockade at Newcastle