Item 10 - Notes by R.L. Parker on the Cressy Co.

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AU TAS UTAS SPARC M11-10

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Notes by R.L. Parker on the Cressy Co.

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  • n.d. (Creation)

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1 folder

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Name of creator

(1890-1951)

Biographical history

Archibald Lawrence Meston (1890-1951), educationist, historian and anthropologist, was born on 5 June 1890 at Launceston, Tasmania. His most important anthropological work was the discovery and description of the rock carvings at Mount Cameron West in 1... »

Name of creator

(1825-1855)

Administrative history

The Cressy Company, or New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land Establishment, was a private partnership of seven members, formed in London in 1825. It was initiated by Bartholomew Thomas, whose brother was the Colonial Treasurer of Van Diemen's Land. ... »

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Deposited by Mrs. A.L. Meston

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Notes made by R.L. Parker on the Cressy Company

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This material is made available for personal research and study purposes under the University of Tasmania Standard Copyright Licence.  For any further use permission should be obtained from the copyright owners. For assistance please contact ... »

Publication note

Ivan C. Heazlewood. The livestock of the New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land Establishment (the Cressy Company) 1825-1855, Tasmanian Historical Research Association Papers and Proceedings, vol. 47 (2), June 2000, pp. 83-85.

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August 24, 2017 (BR)

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