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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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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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Sydney Female Orphan School 1801 – 1818

September 27, 2024May 19, 2025 Cathy Dunn HMS Porpoise, Kitty 1793, Lady Penrhyn 1788, Marquis Cornwallis, Minorca, Royal Admiral 1792, Surprize 1790

The Sydney Female Orphan School was set up by Governor King in 1801, was initially located in George Street, Sydney.

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Beneath the Pines Norfolk Island Marriages November 1791
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Beneath the Pines Norfolk Island Marriages November 1791

April 23, 2026April 24, 2026 Cathy Dunn

The early Norfolk Island marriage register for Rev. Richard Johnson’s November 1791 visit are missing or were never kept, leaving

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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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