Papers of Alexander Smith 1867-1871h[manuscript]. 1867-1871.

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Papers of Alexander Smith 1867-1871h[manuscript]. 1867-1871.

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Includes the journal of Smith's voyage on the "Norfolk" from Gravesend to Melbourne, 23 January - 2 May 1867, together with a plan of the accommodation on the vessel; letters to his sister, Isabelle Machie Smith, and two portrait photographs of Smith, c.1876.

1 cm (1 folder)

Libraries Australia

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Libraries Australia

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Smith, Alexander, 1849-1924.

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Alexander Smith journeyed to Australia in 1867 aboard the "Norfolk". He worked on sheep stations in Victoria beginning probably in Jingelic, near Albury. He died in Melbourne on 1 February 1924 aged 75. The donor notes that Smith was a heavy man, weighing 25 stone, and too heavy to ride a horse. From the description of Papers of Alexander Smith 1867-1871h[manuscript]. 1867-1871. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225771469 ...

Norfolk (Ship)

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Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Alexander Waggoner, on voyage 11 June 1833-17 Jan. 1835 to the Tristan, East Cape, and Pigeon whaling grounds; owner-agent: J.A. Parker & Son. From the description of Logbook, 1833 Sept. 7-1834 May 25. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70970552 Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by John H. Pease, on voyage 14 July 1832-13 May 1833 to the Western, Western Island, Tristan,...

Smith, Isabelle Machie

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