Diary. 1884 Jan.-1888 Dec.

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Diary. 1884 Jan.-1888 Dec.

Diary, January 1884-December 1888 describing her family and social life in Canterbury, England, her voyage from Gravesend to Melbourne on the "Orient", 18 September, 1884-19 November, 1884, voyage across Bass Strait on board the "Manjanna" and arrival in Launceston. The diary recommences in January 1885 with settlement of all the Vallance family in Tasmania, establishment of a family draper's shop, shortage of music pupils, amateur theatricals and family and social life. The diary concludes with her engagement and marriage.

2 bd. v. (4.3 cm.)

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Vallance, F. M. (Florence Margaret), b. 1867.

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Vallance, F. M. b. 1867

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