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Miscellaneous manuscripts

Identifier(s): MS 11765

 Collection

Scope and contents

Miscellaneous manuscripts by William Alfred Hall, James McCann, Nathaniel Brewer and others relating to the history, placenames and land sales of Victoria and New South Wales.

Dates

  • ca. 1839-ca. 1919

Creator

  • Hall, William Alfred, 1857-1937 (Person)

Biographical / Historical

William Alfred Hall's grandfather William Hall (1800-1870) arrived at Melbourne with his wife and family on 21 June 1840 per "Andromache" and settled at Williamstown. William Alfred Hall was active in a number of organisations including the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Early Pioneers Association. He also lectured and wrote articles about early Victoria.

Extent

3 cm. (162 p.)

Language

English

General note

Original ms.

Creator

  • Hall, William Alfred, 1857-1937 (Person)
  • McCann, James (Person)
  • Brewer, Nathaniel (Person)
Title
Guide to the Miscellaneous manuscripts
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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