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Norfolk Island History Webinars Jan 2026
Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Presentations Second Fleet 1790 Shipping records Showcase Third Fleet 1791 Webinars 

Norfolk Island History Webinars Jan 2026

November 20, 2025December 2, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Kitty March 1793 Norfolk Island to Port Jackson
Cemeteries and Burials Convicts First Fleet 1788 Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Publications Second Fleet 1790 Shipping records Showcase Third Fleet 1791 VDL 

Norfolk Island History Publications

October 20, 2024November 20, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807
Convicts First Fleet 1788 Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Publications 

Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807

December 3, 2025December 4, 2025 Cathy Dunn
HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790
Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines Publications Shipping records 

HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Norfolk Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809
Cemeteries and Burials Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Publications Shipping records VDL 

Norfolk Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809

October 13, 2025November 29, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Norfolk Island Landholders 1794 – 1807
Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Publications 

Norfolk Island Landholders 1794 – 1807

July 2, 2025July 31, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Shipping Records

Marine and Seaman Settlers Norfolk Island Atlantic Nov 1791
First Fleet Marines Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Shipping records 

Marine and Seaman Settlers Norfolk Island Atlantic Nov 1791

December 4, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Return of Marines who have desired to be received as Settlers on Norfolk Island and sailed from Sydney the 26th October 1791

Kitty March 1793 Norfolk Island to Port Jackson
Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines NSW Corps Second Fleet 1790 Shipping records Third Fleet 1791 

Chesterfield Mar 1793 Passenger List from Norfolk Island to Sydney

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Cathy Dunn
HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790
Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines Publications Shipping records 

HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Norfolk Island History Webinars Jan 2026
Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Presentations Second Fleet 1790 Shipping records Showcase Third Fleet 1791 Webinars 

Norfolk Island History Webinars Jan 2026

November 20, 2025December 2, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Norfolk Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809
Cemeteries and Burials Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Publications Shipping records VDL 

Norfolk Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809

October 13, 2025November 29, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Research Resources

1792 Government House Norfolk Island
First Fleet 1788 Resources 

1792 Government House Norfolk Island

May 7, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Phillip Gidley King returned to Norfolk Island on November 1791 per Atlantic; and finding the 1788 Government House in disrepair and thus built a new Government House, which was completed in December 1792.

Norfolk Island Crankmill 1827
Convicts Publications Resources 

Penal Settlement Norfolk Island: The Early Years 1825 – 1828

January 6, 2025June 29, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Family history reports Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
Cemeteries and Burials Convicts Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Research Services Resources Second Fleet 1790 Shipping records Third Fleet 1791 

Family history reports Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814

January 2, 2025May 8, 2025 Cathy Dunn
First Fleet 1788 Resources Second Fleet 1790 

Sydney Female Orphan School 1801 – 1818

September 27, 2024May 19, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Research Services

Family history reports Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
Cemeteries and Burials Convicts Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Research Services Resources Second Fleet 1790 Shipping records Third Fleet 1791 

Family history reports Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814

January 2, 2025May 8, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Australian History Research provides family history reports for Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814

Historian Cathy Dunn
Research Services 

Historian Cathy Dunn

February 25, 2023May 25, 2023 Cathy Dunn
enewsletter
Research Services 

enewsletter

February 24, 2023November 2, 2024 Cathy Dunn
Heritage Significance – Assessment – Impact Statements
Research Services 

Heritage Significance – Assessment – Impact Statements

February 24, 2023August 12, 2025 Cathy Dunn

Norfolk Island Tours

Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026
Norfolk Island Tours 

Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026

November 27, 2025November 30, 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!

FAQ travelling to Norfolk Island for Holiday Makers
Norfolk Island Tours 

FAQ travelling to Norfolk Island for Holiday Makers

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Nathaniel and Olivia Lucas with associated Families Norfolk Island Muster March 2026
Cemeteries and Burials First Fleet 1788 Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Norfolk Island Tours 

Nathaniel and Olivia Lucas with associated Families Norfolk Island Muster March 2026

March 30, 2025November 27, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Heritage and History Tours and Holidays on Norfolk Island
Cemeteries and Burials Convicts First Fleet 1788 Norfolk Island Tours Presentations Second Fleet 1790 Third Fleet 1791 

Heritage and History Tours and Holidays on Norfolk Island

March 24, 2025November 27, 2025 Cathy Dunn
Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour
Convicts First Fleet 1788 Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Norfolk Island Tours NSW Corps Presentations Second Fleet 1790 Third Fleet 1791 

Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour

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