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Norfolk Island colonial shipping 1788 – 1814 Webinar

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Cathy Dunn

Not all shipping lists were recorded in the first instance yet alone survived as some ships that travelled to Norfolk

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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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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, 2023January 25, 2026 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 Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809
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Norfolk Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809

January 1, 2026January 28, 2026 Cathy Dunn

The Early Years provides details of historical documents, chronicles the migration and settlement of the Norfolk Island settlers to Hobart and their lives from 1805 to 1809. Capturing the challenges, land allocations, social dynamics, and official correspondence surrounding the evacuation of Norfolk Island and the establishment of settlers in the Hobart area and its surroundings.

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

January 1, 2026January 17, 2026 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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