Letters. 1852-1854.

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Letters. 1852-1854.

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1. Letter, 19 Nov. 1852, Melbourne, from Moses Watson to his brother. 2. Letter, 26 Dec. 1852, Fryers Creek Goldfields, from Anthony Watson to his father. 3. Letter, 28 Jan. 1854, Melbourne, from Anthony Watson to his parents. 4. Letter, 24 Nov. 1854, Melbourne, from [Anthony Watson] to his parents. the letters describe gold minig methods on the Victorian goldfields, conditions in Australia including the cost of commodities and housing, the availability of work, wages and agricultural propects. Mention is made of other immigrants.

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Libraries Australia

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Libraries Australia

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Fanny (Ship)

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Watson family.

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Moses Watson emigrated from Kirkoswald, County of Cumberland, to Australia in 1852 with his family on the "Fanny". His nephews Anthony and George came with him. From the description of Letters. 1852-1854. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225839559 ...

Watson, Anthony

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Watson, Moses, 1807-1844

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