Diary and letter. 1908-1953.

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Diary and letter. 1908-1953.

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The diary was kept by Atkinson on the voyage to Australia on board the R.M.S. "Orontes" in 1908. The diary was then sent to his brother, William Atkinson, in England. The diary contains descriptions of places visited on the way to Australia, such as Gibraltar, Naples, Suez Canal and Colombo. It also describes Perth and Busselton where Atkinson settled. The letter was written from Busselton to his brother, William, 1953 Nov. 28. It describes life in South Western Australia, as well as its landscape and flora.

1 cm. (1 folder)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7076200

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Atkinson, William.

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William Atkinson took his BA at Trinity in 1565/6, became a fellow of the college in 1567, and incorporated at Oxford in 1572. From the description of Deeds of the Kings of England, 1560s?. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702202439 ...

Atkinson, Jack H.

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Atkinson came to Australia in 1908 and settled in Busselton, WA. From the description of Diary and letter. 1908-1953. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225840497 ...

Orontes (Ship)

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