Latrobe, Charles Joseph, 1801-1875

Superintendent, 1839-1851; Lieutenant Governor, 1851-1854 of the Colony of Victoria.

From the description of Papers. 1822-1855. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222231046

From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225756942

Charles Joseph Latrobe became Lieutenant Governor of Victoria during the gold rush. Mary Ford's father, Sir William Molesworth, had been prominent in a parliamentary campaign in the 1830's to end the transportation of convicts. He died in October 1855.

From the description of Letter, 1855, April 23 [manuscript]. 1855, April 23. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 664515961

Superintendent, 1839-1851; Lieutenant Governor, 1851-1854, of the Colony of Victoria.

From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225757330

Charles Joseph La Trobe, naturalist and administrator, was born on March 30th, 1801 in England. He was the first Superintendent of the Port Phillip District between 1839-51 and then Lieut-Governor of the newly formed Colony of Victoria until 1854. His interest in nature led to the founding of, among other institutions, the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. He died on December 4th, 1875.

From the description of Testimonial. 1849. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224628481

Superintendent, 1839-1851, and Lieutenant Governor, 1851-1854, of the Colony of Victoria.

From the description of Correspondence. 1839-1864. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222094264