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- 1817 (Creation)
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1 lantern slide - Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch square)
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Biographical history
Charles Jeffreys (1782-1826), naval officer and author, was born on 16 October 1782 at Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, the son of Ninian and Mary Jeffreys. He joined the navy at 11 and served as midshipman in various ships before his passing certificate ... »
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Lantern slide of Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land, in February, 1817. Inscribed with the words 'Hobart Town in 1817. Drawn by Lieut. Charles Jeffreys' - also shows the Government schooner the Kangaroo , church, Government House and Fort.
Publication note
Van Dieman's Land : geographical and descriptive delineations of the island of Van Dieman's Land / by Ch. Jeffreys http://encore.lib.utas.edu.au/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1443559
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