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134519
  • Title
    Johnston Family papers and books, 1820-1897
  • Creator
  • Call number
    MLMSS 6213
  • Level of description
    fonds
  • Date

    1820-1897
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    134519
  • Physical Description
    1 folder, 4 volumes - 0.15 Meters
    Textual Records - (printed)
  • ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

    This collection formed part of the estate of Guy Robert Johnston (1897-1987), a descendant of Lieutenant-Colonel George Johnston (1764-1823), who, in 1806, arrested Governor Bligh and assumed control of the colony of NSW.
  • Scope and Content
    1831-1832; Two Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) share certificates in the names of Joseph Wakefield and Richard Charles Pritchell
    1897; Probate in the will of George Robert Johnston
    1820; A Narrative of the voyages round the world performed by Captain James Cook, with an account of his life, during the previous and intervening periods Vol. 2, by A. Kippis, London. (Filed at ML C 2860)
    1820; Doctor Syntax in Paris or a tour in search of the GRO. A humorous & satirical poem. London. (Filed at ML C 2861)
    1828; Tom Raw, the griffin: A burlesque poem, in twelve cantos... by a Civilian and an Officer of the Bengal Establishment. London. (Filed at ML C 2862)
    1847; Dictionary of the English and French Languages, compiled by W. James & A. Mole. Leipzig. Inscribed 'G.R. Johnston'. (Filed at ML C 2863)
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