M. Wright Diary of A Surveyor in East New South Wales, Australia 1847

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M. Wright Diary of A Surveyor in East New South Wales, Australia 1847

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The typed transcript of a diary by an Irish surveyor working in East New South Wales, Australia from July 1, 1847 to November 17, 1847. During this time Wright surveyed areas in the vicinity of Dungog, Newcastle, and Singleton. Wright discusses surveying and life in New South Wales, and also includes an unfinished tale about an evil parson.

148 leaves : paper ; 280 x 210 mm. bound to 350 x 230 mm.

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University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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Wright, M.

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Biography The manuscript suggests that M. Wright was Irish by birth. He was irregularly employed as a surveyor in New South Wales, Australia, and during 1847 surveyed portions of Dungog, Newcastle, and Singleton. From the guide to the M. Wright Diary of A Surveyor in East New South Wales, Australia, 1847, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.) ...