The History of New South Wales: With an Account of Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), New Zealand, Port Phillip (Victoria), Moreton Bay, and Other Australian Settlements : Comprising a Complete View of the Progress and Prospects of Gold Mining in Australia : the Whole Compiled from Official and Other Authentic and Original Sources, Volume 1Sampson Low, Son, & Company, 1862 |
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