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- TitleRonald Campbell Gunn - diary kept on the Sloop 'Rebecca', 19 February to 17 March 1836
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- Call numberB 122
- Level of descriptionfonds
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19 Feb.-17 Mar. 1836 - Type of material
- Reference code431970
- Issue CopyMicrofilm
- Physical Description1 volume - 0.02 Meters
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Ronald Campbell Gunn, botanist and public servant, emigrated to Tasmania in 1830. He held several government positions including superintendent of convict prisons, police magistrate, and private secretary to Sir John Franklin. Gunn collected plant specimens for scientists such as William Jackson Hooker and was instrumental in forming the Launceston Horticultural Society. His friendship with Sir John and Lady Franklin resulted in several tours, their patronage of the Society, and support in Gunn's efforts to establish a Botanical Garden in northern Tasmania. -- Reference: Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol.1, 1788-1850. Carlton, Vic.: Melbourne University Press, 1966 - Scope and ContentDescribes a voyage from Launceston to Port Phillip, Western Port, Port Fairy, Portland Bay and Circular Head. Includes names of plants observed in the areas visited.
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