Papers of John Conrick, 1909-1926 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2976325
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Conrick, John, 1852-1926
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1909-1926]
- 2 cm.
- Summary:
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Xerox copies of a typescript draft autobiography by Conrick (1924), a pamphlet entitled "Waradgery language" (1927) by John Baylis, the memorandum and articles of association of Nappa Merrie Pastoral Company Limited (Adelaide, Glynn, Parson and McEwin, Solicitors, 1909) and Conrick's obituary notice in the "Adelaide Advertiser" (n.d. 1926).
- Biography/History:
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Conrick was born in Victoria. At the age of 19 he purchased cattle and drove them into the north of South Australia where he established Nappa Merrie Station on Cooper River. From there he explored further into the Diamantina country. He prided himself with his good relations with the Aborigines. Conrick has been described as a typical "explorer and squatter".
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : MS 1317.
- Xerox copies.
- Original in private ownership.
- Subject:
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- Conrick, John, 1852-1926 -- Archives
- Nappa Merrie Pastoral Company
- Waradgery (Pastoral property : S.A.)
- Ranchers -- South Australia -- Archives
- Explorers -- South Australia -- Archives
- Wiradjuri language
- Aboriginal Australians -- South Australia -- Languages
- Diamantina River (Qld. and S.A.) -- Discovery and exploration
- Time Coverage:
- 1909-1926
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Baylis, James J. (James John)
- Copyright:
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