Letters of John Challenor relating to the Broome pearl industry, 1905-1906

Bib ID:
10002873
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Challenor, John
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [between 1905 and 1906]
  • 0.03 metres (1 folder)
Summary:

The collection comprises two letters written by John Challenor to a trusted employee of his family’s law firm in Leek, Staffordshire. The letters describe the difficulties and potential of the pearling industry in Western Australia at the turn of the twentieth century.

Biography/History:

John Challenor was an Englishman who worked in north-western Australia and was part-owner of the pearling lugger Gloria, which worked out of Broome.

Notes:
Manuscript reference number: MS 10749.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1905-1906
Terms of Use:
Copying of John Challenor's copyright material is permitted for research purposes.
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