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Journal [microform] : [M1859], 1882-1884
Bib ID 780826
Format MicroformMicroform, ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Lord, Richard, b. 1861
 
Access Conditions Available for reference. 
Description Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]. 
1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. 
Summary

Journal of a voyage from London to Sydney on S.S. Austral, September-November 1882 and account of life in Australia, 1882-1884 (112 p.). Gives a detailed description of his journey to London and the voyage to Australia, referring to conditions on the ship, passengers (including Maori chiefs), food, seasickness, concerts and deck sports, storms, porpoises and sharks, landing at Cape Verde Islands, coaling at Simons Bay, and impressions of Melbourne. The account of his life in Australia is briefer summarizing Melbourne, describing the towns and ending with his marriage in August 1884.

Notes

Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.

National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.

Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M1859.

Microfilm copy of originals held in private ownership.

Index/Finding Aid Note Descriptive list available (1 p.). 
Subjects Lord, Richard, - b. 1861 - Diaries.  |  Austral (Ship)  |  Immigrants - Australia - Diaries.  |  Voyages and travels.  |  Australia - Description and travel - 1851-1900.
Other authors/contributors Australian Joint Copying Project  |  National Library of Australia  |  State Library of New South Wales

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