Norfolk Island diaries, 1857, 1859

 
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File 8
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Two diaries, in a single volume, kept by Denison on his visits to Norfolk Island. The first diary (63pp) covers the period 18 September – 25 October 1857, while the second diary (35pp) extends from 16 June to 7 July 1859.

The first diary, which is very detailed, describes the voyages to and from Norfolk Island, meetings with Pitcairn Islanders including members of the Nobbs, Quintal, Buffett and Adams families, a meeting with Sarah Selwyn and the question of the jurisdiction of the Melanesian Mission over Norfolk Island, the natural resources, plants and crops of Norfolk Island, the ownership of land, and Denison's short visit to Auckland and discussions with Governor Gore Brown. The second diary is briefer and describes the voyages, Denison's reading during the trip, his travels around the island, meetings with the Pitcairn Islanders, church services, and negotiations over the allocation of allotments.

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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