Papers. 1831-1958.

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Papers. 1831-1958.

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The papers related to the history of Albany, W.A. and include a file of notes and clippings (1831-1941): information on emigration, King George's Sound, Kalgan River, Albany's water supply, iron ore and roads, Baudin's expedition; 43 letters relating to Sir Richard Spencer (1835-1839): copies of official correspondence with the government resident and other officials regarding land allotments, port regulations, natives, religion, lime kilns, etc; scrapbook about Albany (1930-1958).

5 cm.

Libraries Australia

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SNAC Resource ID: 7031622

Libraries Australia

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Stephens, Robert, 1886-1974

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Historian. Life member of the Western Australian Historical Society. Sir Richard Spencer (1779-1839), who arrived in W.A. in 1833, was appointed government resident at Albany (1833-1839). From the description of Papers. 1831-1958. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222111496 ...

Spencer, Richard, Sir, 1779-1839

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Sir Richard Spencer was Government Resident in Albany 1833-1839. He bought Strawberry Hill Farm at Albany, and developed a farm also at Hay River, north west of Albany. His wife, Lady Anne Warden Spencer (nee Liddon), carried on after the tragic death of her husband and two sons (Hugh Seymour and Horatio William) in 1839-1840. From the description of Letters, 1833-1840 [manuscript]. 1833-1840. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 762864803 Government Resident in Albany...