Thomas Dobeson narrative, 1887-1890
Thomas Dobeson narrative, 1887-1890
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1887-1890
Call Numbers
MLMSS 2980
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 folder of textual material
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Issue Copy
Copy print : CY 731
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Describes his experiences in providing for his family in Sydney, his search for work, with comments on colonial life, price lists and specifications, and drafts of letters, 1890
Alternative Titles
Full title
Thomas Dobeson narrative, 1887-1890
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Keyword subjects:
Work and family -- New South Wales
Description source
Information transferred from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (7-977C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011
Contextual Information
Administrative / Biographical history
T. Dobeson migrated from England in 1883 on the S.S. Illawarra, on which he was a schoolmaster. A patternmaker by trade, he became a builder and later an incubator manufacturer. He lived in North Botany, N.S.W.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 2980
Record Identifier
YoldabQ9
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YoldabQ9
Other Identifiers
Reference code
913074
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