Skip to content
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Latest:
  • Christmas Day Norfolk Island Colonial Settlement 1788 – 1814
  • 16 – 19 Dec 1805: Norfolk Island Shop Day Book
  • 14 – 15 Dec 1805: Norfolk Island Shop Day Book
  • 8 – 13 Dec 1805: Norfolk Island Shop Day Book
  • Marine and Seaman Settlers Norfolk Island Atlantic Nov 1791

Australian History Research

  • Norfolk Island Tours
    • Heritage and History Tours and Holidays on Norfolk Island
    • Nathaniel and Olivia Lucas with associated Families Norfolk Island Muster March 2026
    • Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour March 2026
    • Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026
    • FAQ travelling to Norfolk Island for Holiday Makers
    • Book Online
  • History Services
    • Historian Cathy Dunn
    • Family history reports Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
    • Family History Research Reports
    • Heritage Significance – Assessment – Impact Statements
  • Resources
    • Cemeteries and Burials
    • Shipping records
    • First Fleet 1788
    • Second Fleet 1790
    • Third Fleet 1791
    • Convicts
    • NSW Corps
    • Individual Profiles
    • Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814
    • Norfolk Island Shop Day book 1805-1806
  • Presentations
    • Webinars
  • Publications
    • Book of the Month
    • HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790
    • HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children
    • Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
    • Kitty from Norfolk Island 1793
    • Norfolk Island Landholders 1794 – 1807
    • Gypsy Girls: Mary and Priscilla Loveridge, Royal Admiral 1792
    • Shadows of the Past Norfolk Island Colonial Headstones
    • Closure of Norfolk Island 1814
    • Norfolk Island History Publications
    • Milton Ulladulla NSW Historical Publications
  • Contact
  • Enewsletter

Scarborough 1790

Convicts Profiles Second Fleet 1790 

Convict Family to live on Phillip Island Norfolk Island 1795

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 Cathy Dunn City of Edinburgh 1808, Lady Juliana 1790, Scarborough 1790, Surprize 1790

Philip Gidley King wrote in his Journal in late Mar 1795: The family that is to reside on Phillip island, consisting of a man his wife and one child – who was this family?

Read more
VDL 

Some Norfolk Islanders at New Norfolk VDL 1816

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Cathy Dunn City of Edinburgh 1808, Hillsborough 1799, HMS Porpoise, Lady Nelson 1808, Matilda 1791, Neptune 1790, Scarborough 1790

Norfolk Islanders listed in the Muster of Persons Victualled from His Majesty’s Magazine at Hobart Town VDL 1816 Names in

Read more
Cemeteries and Burials Convicts First Fleet 1788 First Fleet Marines Second Fleet 1790 VDL 

First and Second Fleeters buried at St Davids Hobart

August 12, 2025October 6, 2025 Cathy Dunn Alexander 1788, Charlotte 1788, Estramina 1808, Friendship 1788, HMS Sirius, Lady Juliana 1790, Lady Nelson 1808, Lady Penrhyn 1788, Neptune 1790, Scarborough 1788, Scarborough 1790

Some of the First and Second Fleeters buried at St David’s Cemetery Hobart

Read more
First Fleet 1788 Second Fleet 1790 Shipping records 

Surprize August 1790 Norfolk Island

April 13, 2025October 27, 2025 Cathy Dunn Dart 1803, Estramina 1808, HMS Sirius, Kitty 1793, Lady Juliana 1790, Lady Nelson 1808, Neptune 1790, Scarborough 1790, Surprize 1790

On 7 August 1790 the Surprize and Justinian arrived at Norfolk Island at Cascade. Provision and stores from both ships were unloaded from 9

Read more

Latest Publication

Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807
Convicts Norfolk Island Landholders 1788 to 1814 Publications 

Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807

December 3, 2025December 13, 2025 Cathy Dunn

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

Norfolk Island Hoilday

Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026
Norfolk Island Tours 

Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026

November 27, 2025December 15, 2025 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!

Australian History Research

Recent Posts

  • Christmas Day Norfolk Island Colonial Settlement 1788 – 1814
  • 16 – 19 Dec 1805: Norfolk Island Shop Day Book
  • 14 – 15 Dec 1805: Norfolk Island Shop Day Book
  • 8 – 13 Dec 1805: Norfolk Island Shop Day Book
  • Marine and Seaman Settlers Norfolk Island Atlantic Nov 1791
  • Norfolk Island: Goodwin Family 1790 – 1807
  • Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026
  • 1792–1796 Norfolk Island Victualling Book

Useful Links

  • Research Services
  • Publications
  • Norfolk Island Tours
  • Shipping records
  • First Fleet 1788
  • Second Fleet 1790
  • Third Fleet 1791
  • Cemeteries and Burials
  • Contact Us

Norfolk Island Tours and Holidays

  • Heritage and History Tours and Holidays on Norfolk Island
  • Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour November 2026

Publications

  • HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children
  • HMS Sirius Norfolk Island 1790
  • Kitty Transport era from Norfolk Island 1793
  • Seaman Settlers of Colonial Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
  • Closure of Norfolk Island 1814
  • Shadows of the Past Norfolk Island Colonial Headstones
Copyright © 2025 Australian History Research. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.