John Campbell, (Chief Steward) Diary, 16 December 1871-26 December 1872

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Item 85 D 1871-2
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Details of passengers at Liverpool, gales, deaths of children, measles epidemic, entertainments, arrival at Port Philip 21 February; 20 March embarking passengers, gales, problems of women at sea, death of woman passenger, arrival Liverpool 27 May; leaving Liverpool 26 July, details of passengers, testimonial dinner for Captain Grey, arrive Melbourne, 21 September, visits on shore; 23 October leaving Melbourne, illness on board, 26 November suicide Captain Grey, rescue of crew of American brig, arrival Liverpool 26 December 1872. Includes a print of a gentleman.

Also gives daily latitude and longitude position, weather and milage.

Photocopy of manuscript for 22 November-26 December 1872 8p. Typed transcript 31p.

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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