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First Fleet 1788 Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Webinars 

Landholders Norfolk Island 1807 Webinar

April 9, 2025May 8, 2025 Cathy Dunn HMS Porpoise

Webinar reviewing landholders Convict Settler Andrew Goodwin and Seaman Settler William Hambly on Norfolk Island Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk

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Marriages 1791 Norfolk Island
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Norfolk Island Marriages Nov 1791

March 28, 2025November 22, 2025 Cathy Dunn 1792 -1796 Norfolk Island Victualling Book, Atlantic 1791

Even though there are no official contemporaneous records of the actual marriages of November 1791 on Norfolk Island there are

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Water Stories: NSW History Week 2025

January 17, 2025October 20, 2025 Cathy Dunn

History Week will commence on Saturday 6 September and finish on Sunday 14 September 2025. History Week is the annual,

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City of Edinburgh 1808 Norfolk Island to Hobart

August 9, 2024October 6, 2025 Cathy Dunn City of Edinburgh 1808

  More details on the City of Edinburgh 1808

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1792 to 1796 Victualing Book Norfolk Island Webinar

April 8, 2024November 21, 2025 Cathy Dunn 1792 -1796 Norfolk Island Victualling Book

Webinar on the 1792 to 1796 Victualing Book Norfolk island as a historical research tool. The NIVB is not a

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How Devonshire Street Cemetery is presented in the digital world

March 24, 2023May 8, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Presentation or webinar on how the Devonshire Street Cemetery Sydney is presented today as public history in our digital world presentation.

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Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807
Convicts Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Publications 

Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807

December 3, 2025December 13, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Paradise on Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807 provides a detailed timeline of the diverse historical records relating to

Norfolk Island Hoilday

Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026
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Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026

November 27, 2025December 15, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Whether you’re tracing your family roots or simply passionate about history, the Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour promises an enriching experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the natural beauty and historic significance of Norfolk Island!

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