Papers [microform], 1824-1878 (inclusive).

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Papers [microform], 1824-1878 (inclusive).

Collection includes notebook of reminiscences of Ridley's childhood and youth, 1824-1858; notes on Aborigines, Kamilaroi grammar and vocabulary; religious writings and sermon notes (mostly in shorthand and Greek); Chinese language notebooks; miscellaneous certificates, degrees, press cuttings.

1 microfilm reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8022010

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Ridley, William, 1819-1878

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William Ridley came to Australia in 1849, worked as a classics master at the Australian College, Sydney, was ordained by the Presbyterian Synod and appointed to Balmain in 1850, Dungog in 1851 and New England in 1852. He studied aboriginal languages, especially Kamilaroi, and customs. He published works on Australian aborigines and aboriginal languages. From the description of Papers [microform], 1824-1878 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702164660 William...