Wreck Narrative of the Governor Philip at Norfolk Island
An 1849 narrative recounts the voyage of the Governor Philip brig with Mrs. Elliott and children from Norfolk Island, detailing a calm start turning to drift and near disaster off Norfolk Island as a reef and strong currents threaten the ship before a narrow escape under providential conditions. It notes prior church appointments, Colonial administration, and orders from Sir William Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Elliott
Dungog
Europe
New South Wales
van Die
Man's Land
England
Willam Denison
Hobart Town
Norfolk Island
W. Denison
Mr. Ison
V.D.L
Bachelor
Governor Philip
Elliott
N.I
Philip
Voyage Narrative Through Pacific Reef and Norfolk Passage
The account describes weathering a reef then heading toward Norfolk Island, passing out to sea by nine pm, advancing about 260 miles by the 1th, and aiming for Sydney about 1,000 miles away. The breeze shifted foul, reducing speed to 50 miles for the remainder toward Sydney. Lord Howe Island was sighted only on the 2st morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Island
N.E
Sydney
Norfolk
Lord Howe Island
Daring voyage past Balls Pyramid to Sydney Harbour
The narrative describes a turbulent Pacific voyage with storms near Balls Pyramid, a near reef collision, a long passage of 24 days, an electrical phenomenon at sea, and eventual arrival at Sydney. The crew surveys Port Jackson, sees naval ships Acheron and Havanna, notes ship repairs at Darling Harbour, and visits Parramatta and Botany Bay before reconnecting with friends in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Island
Balls Pyramid
Lord Byron
N.E
Howe's Island
Port Jackson
Sydney
Havanna
Hels
Darling Harbour
Sydney Visit Reflections by a Norfolk Island Exile
The writer recalls meetings with clergymen including Rev Welsh and Bishop Grant Broughton in Sydney. He notes Archbishop Polding and Father Murray, visits St Mary's Cathedral, and observes the city’s wealth, fashion, and architecture. Market abundance contrasts with local church poverty, and transport and hospitality impress, though social contrasts linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh
Christ Church
Grant Broughton
Sydney
Wooloomoolon
Polding
Mather McEnerpe
Norfolk Island
Farher Murray
Fritil Tobi Pi
Butt Tafterards
St. Mary
Hi Grace
Moni
Cubs
London
Dungog
Mass Production of Flies Promises Big Birth Rate
A fragmentary note explains how two initial flies could, under Rex Research findings, produce a summer family of 5.6 quadrillion offspring through successive life stages. It claims flies spread disease unless killed and advocates liquid insect sprays. It also cites free school meals in 1932 and parachute life-saving records since 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
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Gloucester
G. & Nash
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Barrington Street
F. A. Isaac
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A. Isaac
Sloucester
G. B. Nash
G B. Nash
M. Thurlow Saddler Church
ST. Gloucester
R. J. Colvin
EP Street & Parish Ltd
The
Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
AML Partenbues
Streat
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the Farmers & Graziers Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency CO. Ltd
Circular Quay
Flemington
Farmers & Graziers
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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
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Winchcombe, Carson
Gramophone
RADIO
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Paling
Hunter ST
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Lars
Landis & GO
Blue Bird Cafe
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FAT Wethers & Lambs
Gloucester Golf Links
A J
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Gloucester Advocate
P.O. Box
Parramatta
Statham
St. Peter's, Walworth
Eliott
Kissing Point
Burwood
Botany Bay
Bouganville
la Perouse
Eleanor Lancaster
89Th
Guy
Harold
Grant
Thornton
Shirleys
Australian Fertilizers Ltd
Macquarie Place
Great Britain
Smith
Sussex Street
Matthewson & LO
Ben. Palmer
Lorne Street
West Maitland
Golden Cate Cafe
OMT
TWRAM
E. Young
Corbett
Sunshine Cafe
Church St., Gloucester
E. Patmore
Australia
T. Hicks
General Commission
Bloucester
Advocate
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