Thomas Peel of Swan RiverHistory of the Swan River Settlement, W.A. and its founder Thomas Peel 1768-1865; Settlement founded 1829; p.77- 78; Contact & reactions between the first Swan River settlers and the Aborigines; Chp.IX; Settlers difficulties with the Murray River Aborigines - murder and plunder - police force formed - Pinjarra area; Effort to civilize Aborigines; Institution for natives founded at foot of Mount Elna 1837 under F.F. Armstrong; Attitude of settlers improved. |
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Page 16
Accordingly, on 19 May 1827, the Success sailed out of Sydney harbour in
company with the Mary Elizabeth, a brig of eighty tons, which was to be attached
to the new settlement when formed, to ply between it and Melville Island, and to
go to ...
Accordingly, on 19 May 1827, the Success sailed out of Sydney harbour in
company with the Mary Elizabeth, a brig of eighty tons, which was to be attached
to the new settlement when formed, to ply between it and Melville Island, and to
go to ...
Page 89
Alexandra Hasluck. of Thomas Peel descended on the head of the captain, but
the loss was not irreparable and the Industry sailed again several days later. The
Murray River was less than half a day's sail from Cockburn Sound, and while ...
Alexandra Hasluck. of Thomas Peel descended on the head of the captain, but
the loss was not irreparable and the Industry sailed again several days later. The
Murray River was less than half a day's sail from Cockburn Sound, and while ...
Page 161
Yesterday Mr Armstrong and myself, accompanied by two soldiers, sailed from
hence in Mr A's boat with an easterly wind, with the intention of shooting Swans
upon the Southern estuary and sleeping that night on a small island at the
entrance ...
Yesterday Mr Armstrong and myself, accompanied by two soldiers, sailed from
hence in Mr A's boat with an easterly wind, with the intention of shooting Swans
upon the Southern estuary and sleeping that night on a small island at the
entrance ...
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| Title | Thomas Peel of Swan River |
| Author | Alexandra Hasluck |
| Publisher | Oxford U. P., 1965 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 22 Jul 2010 |
| Length | 273 pages |
| Subjects | Australia Frontier and pioneer life Pioneers Swan River (W.A.) Western Australia |
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