Reverend Johnson 1755?? – 1827 Download the PDF file Return to the Lost Parcel Home Page> Richard Johnson, Church of England clergyman and evangelical minister, was born in Welton, Yorkshire, England, and was the son of John Johnson. Educated at the grammar...
Duncan Sinclair and the Alexander Download the PDF file Return to the Lost Parcel Home Page> The Alexander and the first fleet voyage Duncan Sinclair was the Ship Master of the Alexander, which arrived in Sydney Cove on the 26th of January, 1788 The Alexander was...
Experiences of women on the First Fleet voyage: Susannah Kable Background In 1784, Susannah Holmes, a 19-year old English girl from a poor family, was found guilty of stealing bed sheets, cloth and household items from her employer, Jabez Taylor. These years were...
GOVERNOR ARTHUR PHILLIP 1786 – 1793 Arthur Phillip was the founding Governor of New South Wales 12 October 1786 – 23 July 1793. He established the first permanent European settlement in Australia. Phillip had extensive skills and experience in commanding...
Who was the city of Sydney named after? Return to Education Resources > While many people around the world are familiar with the city of Sydney, few people, even those residing in Sydney, know who it is named after. The city of Sydney bears the name of Thomas...
