Reminiscences Of Thirty Years' Residence In New South Wales And Victoria (1863)

By Roger Therry

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of Thirty Years������� Residence In New South Wales And Victoria is a memoir written by Roger Therry in 1863. Therry was an Australian lawyer, judge, and politician who played a significant role in the early history of New South Wales and Victoria. In his memoir, he recounts his experiences and observations of the two colonies during his thirty years of residence.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Therry's experiences in New South Wales. He describes the colony's early days, including its settlement by Europeans, the establishment of the legal system, and the development of the economy. Therry also provides insights into the social and political life of the colony, including his interactions with prominent figures such as Governor Richard Bourke and explorer Charles Sturt.The second part of the book covers Therry's time in Victoria, which was then known as the Port Phillip District. He discusses the colony's rapid growth and development, including the discovery of gold and the subsequent influx of migrants. Therry also provides a detailed account of the legal system in Victoria, which he helped establish.Throughout the book, Therry offers his opinions on a range of topics, including the treatment of Indigenous Australians, the role of religion in society, and the importance of education. He also includes anecdotes and personal reflections that provide a glimpse into the daily life of a colonial resident.Overall, Reminiscences Of Thirty Years������� Residence In New South Wales And Victoria is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of the early days of two of Australia's most important colonies.With A Supplementary Chapter On Transportation And The Ticket Of Leave System.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167025105
• ISBN13: 9781167025105
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"