Shadows of the Past Norfolk Island Colonial Headstones
This booklet provides photos and details on the known First Settlement (Colonial Settlement 1788 – 1814) headstones located at the Norfolk Island Cemetery
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Resources
Closure of Norfolk Island 1814
The Closure of Norfolk Island 1814 new publication by Australian History Research.
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Directory of Norfolk Island First Settlement 1788-1814
This directory of names created by University of New England (UNE) identifies most individuals associated with the ‘First Settlement’ phase
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Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
One may ask why after publishing many historical books on Norfolk Island’s Colonial Settlement 1788 – 1814, that we are
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HMS Sirius Week March 2025
235th Anniversary events of Shipwreck of HMS Sirius on Norfolk Island are being held in March 2025.
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Distribution Lists: Convicts Arriving in NSW 1813-1822
The Australian Research Council-Discovery Project, Enquiring Into Empire (DP180100537), and has been compiled by staff, students and associates involved in
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Location of Norfolk Island Seaman Settlers in 1819
Abdilla, Muhammad: No record but still residing in Hobart in 1822. Antonia, Bastian: Not known last record; Sep 1817: 30
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First Fleet Marines deaths on Norfolk Island
Three First Fleet Marines died on Norfolk Island Marine 1788: John Batchelor – Private 55th Company Portsmouth, HMS Sirius 1788:
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Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour
Immerse yourself in Norfolk Island heritage for the history lovers tour and holiday on Norfolk Island March 2025 including Norfolk Island Foundation Day. Featuring the new First Fleet and Norfolk Island 1st Settlement Research afternoon.
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Selected Bibliography of Captain Cooks 2nd Voyage 1772 – 1775
Selected Bibliography of HMS Resolution 1772 – 1775. The second exploration voyage of James Cook, from 1772 to 1775 aboard HMS Resolution included the landing and naming of Norfolk Island on 10 Oct 1774.
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