Papers of Sir Thomas Brisbane, 1815-1858 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2620184
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Brisbane, Thomas, Sir, 1773-1860
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1815-1858]
- 0.56 m. (4 boxes).
- Summary:
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MS 4036 comprises reports and letters dealing with his period in N.S.W. chiefly, giving detailed description of events (4 boxes).
- Biography/History:
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Governor of New South Wales 1821-1825. During this period a nominee council was set up to assist the governor. He instituted many reforms in line with Commissioner Bigge's reports; abolished censorship of the press, land grants to people who would work it, systematised convict administration, set up a supreme court and allowed trial by jury in certain cases, reformed the currency. Had a lifelong interest in astronomy and built an observatory at Parramatta, and left his instruments and scientific library to the Colony.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 4036.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-233244754
- Source of Acquisition:
- Nan Kivell Collection.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; C298
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1815-1858
- Occupation:
- Governors
- Related Records:
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