William A. Holme diaries (2), 22 October 1860 - 23 July 1861

MLMSS 1884

fonds

1860-1861

422417

Microfilm : MAV/FM4/2270, frames 1-137 (MLMSS 1884)

1 folder of textual material - manuscript, illustrated

a. 'Every day life on the Snowy River diggings, Being vol. 3rd of Matter of Fact Remarks on Common Place Things, Made During a Voyage Round The World', 22 October 1860 - 31 January 1861. Describes journey from Terara, N.S.W., to Kiandra goldfield, N.S.W., and his life on the diggings, where he worked in the Australian Store.
b. 'Homeward bound Aberdeen Clipper Line, Sydney to London, ship Oliver Cromwell. 500 Tons. Vol. 4 and conclusion of a Tour Round The World', 31 January-23 July 1861. Describes journey from Kiandra to Terara, life there and return voyage to London from Sydney.

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (6-486 C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011

Available for reference.
The microfilm copy was made in June 1964 when the collection was lent for copying. The collection was subsequently donated to the Library in Nov. 1969.