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Title:
M. Wright Diary of A Surveyor in East New South Wales, Australia 1847

Collection number:
170/296

Creator:
Wright, M.

Extent:
148 leaves : paper ; 280 x 210 mm. bound to 350 x 230 mm.

Abstract:
The typed transcript of a diary by an Irish surveyor working in East New South Wales, Australia from July 1, 1847 to November 17, 1847. During this time Wright surveyed areas in the vicinity of Dungog, Newcastle, and Singleton. Wright discusses surveying and life in New South Wales, and also includes an unfinished tale about an evil parson.

Language:
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

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