Stobart (Sydney) to Barbara Chilton, 04 September 1853-04 October 1853

Component identifier:: File 17
Content Summary:: Stobart (Sydney) to Barbara Chilton, Sept.-4 Oct. 1853: voyage to Sydney; Petty's Hotel; return of Thomas Bowles from New Zealand; social events; meetings with W.C. Wentworth, Edward Deas Thomson, Lord Audley and Sir Charles Nicholson; plans for the voyage to India; a ride along the coast to Botany Bay; a musical party; a visit to the Emigrant Depot; a picnic at Middle Harbour; a conversation with Dr James Mitchell about coalfields in Australia; a trip to Mulgoa; homes of George Cox and other old colonists; views from the mountains; a ride to Mt Toomah; a journey to Richmond and Parramatta; preparations for departure; visits to the homes of Sir Alfred Stephen and Thomas S. Mort; services at Christ Church; a meeting with Conrad Martens. (ms and typescript copy)
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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia