Convict at Moreton Bay 1827-1833. The Cordwainer’s stolen pillow-case. In Hull Packet of 24 October 1809, Messrs Croudace and Stork proudly announced the opening of the Hull Coffee-Roasting Office. No longer would the flavour of Hull’s coffee be injured by London Traders’ careless stowage, or by moisture damage through carriage by sea. It would beContinue reading “The Incredible Life of Anthony Best.”
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An Honest, Persevering, Sober and Vigilant Man – at Moreton Bay?
I have known Robert Harvey for some time and believe him to be a sober, honest and industrious character and as such recommend him. Henry Cowper. I do hereby certify that Robert Harvey has conducted himself much to my satisfaction, and I received from Lt. Miller a most excellent character of his behaviour at theContinue reading “An Honest, Persevering, Sober and Vigilant Man – at Moreton Bay?”
The Life and Death of Caleb Atkins.
The wonderfully named Royal Cornwall Gazette, Falmouth Packet, and General Advertiser of Saturday 30 March 1816 contained a peculiar mix of news. There was the death of the “Indian Juggler,” whose sword-swallowing act had gone horribly wrong. A servant had words with his master, and killed the man with a dung-prong. A trunk of clothesContinue reading “The Life and Death of Caleb Atkins.”
The Humble Petition of John Norman.
The petition was written in an elegant hand, with exquisite flourishes in the lines addressing it to His Excellency, Lieutenant-General Ralph Darling, Governor in Chief of New South Wales. A few, but not too many, flourishes adorned the body of the petition. Enough to be respectful and formal, not enough to be overly ornate. TheContinue reading “The Humble Petition of John Norman.”
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