Diary. Vol. 16, 1886 January 2-1886 December 31 Digital

Item — box-folder: MS MSF SEQ 13267 BOX 3/4

Identifier(s): MS13267/16

Diary. Vol. 16, 1886 January 2-1886 December 31

Scope and contents

Bushfires; Jenkins is re-contracted by the Council at a wage of £1 per week; he buys a small house; is kept awake by Chinese New Year celebrations; a piece of quartz containing gold to the value of £300 is retrieved from local mines; there is a train accident in Tasmania; he is ill with bronchitis and dysentery; an earthquake in the United States; Mining Association annual gala is held at Maldon; he comments on the excellent gardening practices of local Chinese population; joins William Skinner and his family for Christmas dinner.

Dates

1886 January 2-1886 December 31

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Use of this work allowed provided the creator and SLV acknowledged.

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Additional description

General note

This diary has many damaged, misplaced or missing pages. The misplaced or missing entries are: 24 Feb.-7 May, 26-30 June, 14-19 July, 3-25 Aug., 5-9 Sep., 15 Oct.-2 Nov., 10 Nov., 13-14 Nov., 30 Nov.-1 Dec., and 14-17 Dec.