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Poverty and Wretchedness: Goodwin Family in Hobart 1808–1827

December 6, 2024December 8, 2025 Cathy Dunn HMS Porpoise

Poverty and Wretchedness explores the Goodwin family’s experiences as early settlers in Hobart between 1807 and 1827, detailing their journey from Norfolk Island and the challenges they faced in Hobart.

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Turtle Bay Burial Ground Norfolk Island (out of print)

November 13, 2024August 28, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Our publication Turtle Bay Burial Ground Norfolk Island was collated as a reference resource booklet for family historians. Included is

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Out of Print Norfolk Island History Publications

November 6, 2024December 18, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Out of Print Marriages November 1791 Norfolk Island: Romance among the Pine Trees Norfolk Island landing party 6 March 1788

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Shadows of the Past Norfolk Island Colonial Headstones

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Cathy Dunn

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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Minor Corrections and Addendums to Inhabitants Late 1808 – 1814 Book

June 21, 2024June 22, 2025 Cathy Dunn Britannia, Cumberland, Diana 1810, Hunter 1800, Indispensible, Kitty 1793, Lady Nelson 1810, Minstrel, Prince of Wales 1788, Speke 1808, Spring Grove

Arrival date of Hunter barque on Norfolk has been given in various places in the publication as 27 Jul 1800

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Milton Ulladulla NSW Historical Publications

May 12, 2024June 29, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Range of historical publications on the Milton Ulladulla district South Coast NSW by historian Cathy Dunn

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Settlers and Landholders Norfolk Island 1793 (out of print)

June 3, 2023August 28, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Settlers and Landholders Norfolk Island 1793 reviews the debacle produced by the flawed positioning of land lots and the strife

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Beneath the Pines Norfolk Island Marriages November 1791

April 23, 2026April 24, 2026 Cathy Dunn

The early Norfolk Island marriage register for Rev. Richard Johnson’s November 1791 visit are missing or were never kept, leaving

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Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour March 2027

March 2, 2026March 30, 2026 admin

Immerse yourself in Norfolk Island heritage for the history lovers tour and holiday on Norfolk Island March 2027 including Norfolk Island 1788 Foundation Day. Join Australian History Research and step back in time and discover the life of your Norfolk Island ancestors.

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