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Immigration notes and aborigine policy discussions 1840
Government Agent Pinnock reports on Port Jackson and Port Phillip immigration figures for 1840, noting 759 families and 782 children arrived at Port Jackson with costs, plus 251 families and 10 children at Port Phillip. He outlines labor shortages, ship provisioning, and projected imports, while stressing the need for regular labor supply and policy measures. Also included are Lord John Russell and Captain Grey despatches on Aboriginal civilization, land use, patrol systems, education, legal rights, and proposed incentives for settlers to employ and reward Aboriginal labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Immigration Office
Cian
Ereh Ist
Bacelien
Iran
Port Jackmco
Moon
Port Jackson
Venteen
Praty
Port Phillip
England
Her Majesty's Land and Commissioners
Portine
New South Wale
Colo
Eell Council
Europe
Africa
Carmela
New Mor
Church
Wellington Valley
Society
Church Missionary Society
Commissionery
New Tholland Lievin
Omor
Tia
Mort Phillip
Western Australia
South Australia
New Zealand
Sam
J. Russell
George Chippy
Mauritius
Australia
Aoxiung
G, Grey
Lord Jot Russell