John Betts diary, 12 April 1829-16 August 1833

Betts gives particulars of his voyage to Australia on the Eamont which left London in April 1829 and arrived in Sydney on 1 September 1829. Betts took a lease on a house in Parramatta. He describes his social life in Parramatta and Sydney, relations with the Marsden, Hassall and other families, his marriage to Mary Marsden, his interest in gardening and some business affairs. The last section of the book contains accounts which suggest that he may have kept a school.

John Betts diary, 12 April 1829-16 August 1833

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