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John Morris, Convict Charlotte 1788: three different sentences of death
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John Morris, Convict Charlotte 1788: three different sentences of death

September 24, 2026 Cathy Dunn

John Morris departed Norfolk Island aboard the City of Edinburgh for Hobart in Sep 1808. Two versions of the City of

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Kitty Transport era from Norfolk Island 1793
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Kitty Transport era from Norfolk Island 1793

April 1, 2026 Cathy Dunn

People, Soldiers and Victualling Book of the Kitty Transport era from Norfolk Island 1793 It’s well documented that there were

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Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807
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Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807

December 3, 2025 Cathy Dunn

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

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1792–1796 Norfolk Island Victualling Book
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1792–1796 Norfolk Island Victualling Book

March 26, 2026 Cathy Dunn

The 1792–1796 Norfolk Island Victualling Book is not a comprehensive population record but a list of victualing provisions, leading to various errors and omissions, such as mis-recorded names, shipping and births, which complicate family history research

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April 23, 2026 Cathy Dunn

Cathy Dunn of Australian History Research is a public historian, experienced presenter, holding a Master of History (UNE), and operate both Australian History Research and Heritage Tourism. She available to speak and present on many history and heritage topics.

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Marine Settlers Norfolk Island Atlantic Nov 1791
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Marine Settlers Norfolk Island Atlantic Nov 1791

July 4, 2026 Cathy Dunn

This publication Norfolk Island Marine Settlers Atlantic 1791 features each of the 29 First Fleet discharged marines who travelled to Norfolk Island per Atlantic in November 1791 as marine settlers.

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Poverty and Wretchedness: Goodwin Family in Hobart 1808–1827
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Poverty and Wretchedness: Goodwin Family in Hobart 1808–1827

September 11, 2026 Cathy Dunn

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

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Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour March 2027
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Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour March 2027

March 2, 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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