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Page 38
... four men and nine women escaped from Sydney . Most died in the bush and were not heard of again . A few escaped by stowing away on board visiting merchant ships . The most remarkable escape took place on the night of 28 March 1791 ...
... four men and nine women escaped from Sydney . Most died in the bush and were not heard of again . A few escaped by stowing away on board visiting merchant ships . The most remarkable escape took place on the night of 28 March 1791 ...
Page 63
... four hundred persons , and their grounds extend near thirty miles along the banks on both sides of the river . They have for some time past been annoyed by the natives , who have assembled in large parties for the purpose of plundering ...
... four hundred persons , and their grounds extend near thirty miles along the banks on both sides of the river . They have for some time past been annoyed by the natives , who have assembled in large parties for the purpose of plundering ...
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... four soldiers , who were also to maintain the post . - Perth Gazette , 1 November 1834 PORTLAND SETTLED Official policy , as determined by the Secretary of State in London and carried out in New South Wales by Governor Bourke , decreed ...
... four soldiers , who were also to maintain the post . - Perth Gazette , 1 November 1834 PORTLAND SETTLED Official policy , as determined by the Secretary of State in London and carried out in New South Wales by Governor Bourke , decreed ...
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