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Closure of Norfolk Island 1814

April 13, 2025January 14, 2026 Cathy Dunn Kangaroo 1814

The Closure of Norfolk Island 1814 new publication by Australian History Research.

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HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children

March 19, 2025July 11, 2025 Cathy Dunn HMS Sirius

HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children expands on previous research about HMS Sirius, focusing on children born on the ship,

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Gypsy Girls, Royal Admiral 1792 ebook

February 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Cathy Dunn Royal Admiral 1792

Gypsy Girls Mary and Priscilla Loveridge, Royal Admiral 1792 is now available as an ebook 

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Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814

January 15, 2025May 8, 2025 Cathy Dunn Endeavour 1795, HMS Sirius, Hunter 1799

One may ask why after publishing many historical books on Norfolk Island’s Colonial Settlement 1788 – 1814, that we are

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Penal Settlement Norfolk Island: The Early Years 1825 – 1828

January 6, 2025June 29, 2025 Cathy Dunn Brutus 1825, Wellington 1825

This booklet provides a historical overview of the Penal Settlement on Norfolk Island during its early years from 1825 to

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Gypsy Girls: Mary and Priscilla Loveridge, Royal Admiral 1792
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Gypsy Girls: Mary and Priscilla Loveridge, Royal Admiral 1792

December 24, 2024January 13, 2026 Cathy Dunn Royal Admiral 1792

Gypsy Girls: Mary and Priscilla Loveridge is the story of some and historical insight  from the early colony of NSW,

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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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Norfolk Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809
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Norfolk Islanders at Hobart: The Early Years 1805 – 1809

January 1, 2026February 23, 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The Early Years provides details of historical documents, chronicles the migration and settlement of the Norfolk Island settlers to Hobart and their lives from 1805 to 1809.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 March 2027
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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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