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Title
John Russell memoirs, 1832-1877
Creator
John Russell, b. 1832
Call number
MLMSS 1192
Level of description
fonds
Date

1832-1877
Type of material
Textual Records
Reference code
422190
Physical Description
(2") box
1 box of textual material
ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

John Russell, born in Ireland in 1832, came to Australia in 1837. He was later engaged in N.S.W. and New Zealand in various ventures, leasing land for the grazing of cattle as well as exporting cattle from N.S.W. to New Zealand
Scope and Content
a. Volume of memoirs written by J. Russell recalling the days from his birth in Ireland in 1832 until 1877. b. Rough notes re life and ceremonies of the Australian Aborigines, c. 1850. c. Letter re events in New Zealand, 1867-1888
Description source

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (6-358B) as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012
General note

Keyword subjects:
Cattle -- New Zealand
Subject
Cattle--New South Wales.
Cattle--Transportation.
Aboriginal Australians--Social life and customs.
Autobiography.
Leases--New South Wales.
Place
New Zealand

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