In the early years of New South Wales, general musters were held annually to count the population of each district and record whether they were victualled, or on government rations. In an episode of the television series The Colony, a government officer arrives at the settlement to collect the details of every man, woman and child present - except, if I remember correctly, the Aborigines. In 1828, writes NSW State Records, the first census was conducted "after it was found that the Governor had no power to compel free men to come to a muster".
George Faulkner, his name misspelt Fawlkner, is recorded in annual musters held in 1823, 1824 and 1825 as being in "Govt Employ" in Newcastle.
In November 1828, when the first census was conducted, his residence is "Newcastle barracks".
Short Guide 12 - Muster and census records, 1788-1901, NSW State Records
General Muster Lists of New South Wales for 1823, 1824 and 1825
1828 Census
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