Guide to the Papers of James Furse, 1842-1849
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Collection context
Summary
- Collection number:
- MS 694
- Creator:
- Furse, James
- Extent:
- 0.03 metres and (1 folder)
- Language:
- English
- Availability:
- Available
- Access conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
Background
- Content Summary:
- Six letters sent to James Furse from Victoria to relatives in England. The letters provide commentary on the countryside, wildlife, Aboriginal customs and behaviour, conditions in the Colony and successes and failures of agricultural endeavours. One newspaper, Port Phillip Patroit and Melbourne Advertiser is for 1843 Apr. 6. The other newspaper, 1849 Nov. 30 relates James Furse's death by drowning in Merri Creek,Vic.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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