Journals of Charles Norcock, 1863-1875 [microform]. [19--]

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Journals of Charles Norcock, 1863-1875 [microform]. [19--]

The journals describe scenery, emergent communities, the social round and historic and dramatic occasions. One volume is interspersed with a long account of a continental tour while on leave. In 1871 Norcock visited Hobart, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, giving his impressions of the colonial capitals and their society. There are a number of skilful pencil drawings of scenery, native shipping, historic sites and some loose documents collected on the voyages.

2 microfilm reels : negative ; 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7067054

Libraries Australia

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Phoebe 35 (Ship)

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McCaul, Gilbert.

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Norcock, Charles James.

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In 1862 Norcock was placed as a midshipman on the Pheobe 35 on a Mediterranean cruise and in 1867 on the sail and steam corvette Blanche on her maiden voyage, visiting Cape Town, Australia, N.Z. etc. Norcock was promoted to lieutenant in 1872 Jan. and subsequently served in the Thalia and Iron-Duke, visiting Japan, China, Vladivostok etc. From the description of Journals of Charles Norcock, 1863-1875 [microform]. [19--] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225686867 In...

Blanche (Ship)

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