Diary of John Gorman, 1851 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2989646
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Gorman, John active 1851
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1851]
- 0.03 m (1 folder)
- Summary:
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The logbook relates the journey of an Enrolled Pensioner Guard, John Gorman, from England to the Swan River Colony, on the convict ship "Minden" in 1851. The logbook describes events that occurred on board ship and also includes entries for a short period after arrival, giving descriptions of Fremantle and Perth and general activities there.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : MS 1524.
- Original held by Battye Library, State Library of Western Australia.
- Reproduction:
- Photocopy of typescript copy, 1973.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1851
- Occupation:
- Immigrants
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1851
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