Education in The Sink of Iniquity A history of education in the Amherst and Talbot districts between 1836 and 1862. "This is an impressive piece of historical research. The author has taken a discrete area of early Victoria very directly affected by the gold rushes and has examined the history of schooling in that … Continue reading The Sink of Iniquity
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The Cossticks 1700-1900
Between the time of their marriage in 1818 and 1846 Samuel Cosstick and Mary Weller had thirteen children. They were living at Croydon, Surrey - then a small town south of London. As their children grew up social conditions in England worsened and news arrived of wonderful new opportunities in the colonies of Autralia. Many … Continue reading The Cossticks 1700-1900
The Hamiltons 1762-1862 (Third Edition 2022)
James Hamilton was born around 1740. He married twice and had several children including John Hamilton, and Richard Hamilton.John Hamilton went to sea and became involved in the Battle of Camperdown in 1797 then was later in charge of the Dover to Calais ferry, with his regular passengers including British and Belgian Royalty. He was … Continue reading The Hamiltons 1762-1862 (Third Edition 2022)
Historia Incognita 