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- 1845 (Creation)
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1 parchment indenture & 6 papers
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Name of creator
Name of creator
Biographical history
Philip Oakden (1784-1851), merchant, banker and social worker, was the son of Philip Oakden of Stydd, Derbyshire, England, and his wife Mary, née Huerdd. He emigrated to Van Diemen's Land in the 'Forth' in November 1833, and next year was elected to the ... »
Name of creator
Biographical history
Thomas Button, tanner of Launceston, husband of Harriett, née Lloyd. Arrived Van Diemen's Land via the "Forth" in 1833. Father of Henry Button (1829-1914), journalist, author and sole proprietor of The Examiner newspaper. http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/button-henry-3131
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Deposited by Shields, Heritage, Stackhouse & Martin, (E.G. Butler), Launceston, 1968
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Bargain & sale: Oakden to Thomas Button 30 May 1845
Philip Oakden of Launceston, esq., to Thomas Button of Launceston, tanner, bargain & sale of 1 ac. 2 r, corner of Paterson & Hill Streets, Launceston [Cataract Hill], sold by F.E.D. Brown to ... »
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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 Special.... »
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Dates of creation revision deletion
2020