Thomas Sharpe - Journal on Norfolk Island, 1837-1840
Thomas Sharpe - Journal on Norfolk Island, 1837-1840
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1837-1840
Call Numbers
B 217-B 218
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Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
0.12 metres of textual material (10 volumes in 2 slip cases)
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Microfilm : CY 1255, frames 1-406 (B 217 - B 218)
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Sharpe's journal covers the period from April 1837, the day he landed on Norfolk Island, until 31 December 1840, just before he left the Island. There are no entries for some dates. Sharpe describes his impressions on arriving on the Island, commenting on buildings and natural features. He writes in detail of his religious duties and his views of t...
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Full title
Thomas Sharpe - Journal on Norfolk Island, 1837-1840
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Contextual Information
Source
Acquired from Mrs Sharpe in 1918; one volume presented by Miss Sharpe in 1921.
Administrative / Biographical history
The Rev. Thomas Sharpe arrived on Norfolk Island as chaplain on 21 April 1837. He clashed with superintendent Alexander Maconochie who, in December 1840, requested his removal. Sharpe was later the rector of All Saint's parish which included Bathurst, and in 1845 built the house in Bathurst now known as Miss Traill's House.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
B 217-B 218
Record Identifier
9arp752n
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9arp752n
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Reference code
447488
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