Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
One may ask why after publishing many historical books on Norfolk Island’s Colonial Settlement 1788 – 1814, that we are
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First Fleet 1788
HMS Sirius Week March 2025
235th Anniversary events of Shipwreck of HMS Sirius on Norfolk Island are being held in March 2025.
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Norfolk Island Landholders 1794 – 1807
Publication with the primary records relating to all land ownership, grants and leases from 1794 to 1807 for Norfolk Island’s colonial settlement.
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Closure of Norfolk Island 1814
The Closure of Norfolk Island 1814 new publication by Australian History Research.
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Location of Norfolk Island Seaman Settlers in 1819
Abdilla, Muhammad: No record but still residing in Hobart in 1822. Antonia, Bastian: Not known last record; Sep 1817: 30
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First Fleet Marines deaths on Norfolk Island
Three First Fleet Marines died on Norfolk Island Marine 1788: John Batchelor – Private 55th Company Portsmouth, HMS Sirius 1788:
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Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour
Immerse yourself in Norfolk Island heritage for the history lovers tour and holiday on Norfolk Island March 2025 including Norfolk Island Foundation Day. Featuring the new First Fleet and Norfolk Island 1st Settlement Research afternoon.
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Norfolk Island History Publications
List of historical books published by Australian History Research on Norfolk Island First Settlement
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HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790
HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790 full colour booklet tells the story of HMS voyage and wreck on Norfolk Island March 1790 along with the passenger lists of Convicts, Marines, Civil personnel, children and the shipwrecked crew who were stranded on Norfolk Island.
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HMAT Supply vs HMS Supply
HMAT Supply, was a Royal Navy vessel which arrived, as vanguard of the First Fleet, at Botany Bay on 18 Jan 1788.
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