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An account of the whaling and sealing industries of Van Diemen's Land to 1850
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posted on 2023-05-26, 18:30 authored by Murray, Leonard CharlesThe whaling industry, which became so important in the later history of Van Dieman's Land, was closely connected with the first settlement. When the \Porpoise\" was unable to sail to the Derwent with the first contingent her place was filled by the \"Albion\" a British South Sea whaler. Whaling captains regarded their business seriously and Captain Ebor Bunker was no exception. If whales showed up on the way the establishment of His Majesty's Colony would have to wait until the more: important business was disposed of. Govenor King drew up a memorandum for the guidance of Lieutenant Bowen 'and in it he stated: \"If boats are put off to catch fish every convict must be handcuffed and confined below until the boats return."
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Copyright 1927 the Author - The University is continuing to endeavour to trace the copyright owner(s) and in the meantime this item has been reproduced here in good faith. We would be pleased to hear from the copyright owner(s). Thesis (submitted in accordance with University Research Scholarship)--University of Tasmania, 1927. Includes bibliographical referencesRepository Status
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