Letters 1853 Sept. 19 - 1861 Apr. 5 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2902309
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Pasley, Charles, 1824-1890
- Description:
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- 1853-1861
- 117 p.
- Summary:
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Letters to his father, written from Victoria and New Zealand. The letters describe first impressions of Victoria, his work as Colonial Engineer, difficulties with the Governor, politics, disturbances on the goldfields, the Eureka Stockade, and his work in New Zealand.
- Biography/History:
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Charles Pasley, Major General, Royal Engineers, was appointed Colonial Engineer of the Colony of Victoria in 1853. Nominated to a seat on the Legislative Assembly, 1854. Resigned his position in Victoria, May 1860 and volunteered for service in New Zealand.
- Notes:
- Originals held by Mitchell Library, Sydney.
- Reproduction:
- Photographic copies.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1853, 1861
- Occupation:
- Engineers
- Copyright:
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Out of Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1960 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1890
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1861
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