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Designs for Commonwealth postage stamp [Commonwealth Gazette, 21 January 1911]

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Designs for Commonwealth postage stamp (Commonwealth of Australia Gazette), 21 January 1911

[Editor: This announcement, regarding a design competition for the first nationwide stamp for Australia, was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 January 1911. The design which was eventually decided upon was the Kangaroo and Map … [Read more...] about Designs for Commonwealth postage stamp [Commonwealth Gazette, 21 January 1911]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: 500x500, Kangaroo and Map stamps, publication Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, SourceTrove, year1911

[The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales] [17-21 June 1800]

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[Editor: An advertisement for tenders for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales. Published in The London Gazette, 17-21 June 1800.] Transport-Office, June 18, 1800. The Commissioners for the Transport Service do hereby give Notice, that on Tuesday next the … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales] [17-21 June 1800]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: early colonial shipping to Australia, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1800

[The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for shipping to New South Wales] [8-11 March 1800]

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[Editor: An advertisement for tenders for shipping to New South Wales. Published in The London Gazette, 8-11 March 1800.] East-India House, March 7, 1800. The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies do hereby give … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for shipping to New South Wales] [8-11 March 1800]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: early colonial shipping to Australia, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1800

[The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [30 March – 2 April 1799]

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[Editor: An extract from the promotions list (headed “War-Office, April 2, 1799”) of the British military forces, including the promotion of personnel in the New South Wales Corps. Published in The London Gazette, 30 March - 2 April 1799.] War-Office, April 2, … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [30 March – 2 April 1799]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: New South Wales Corps, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1799

[The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for ships for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales] [20-24 November 1798]

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[Editor: An advertisement for tenders for ships for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales. Published in The London Gazette, 20-24 November 1798.] Transport-Office, November 23, 1798. The Commissioners for conducting His Majesty’s Transport Service, and for the … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for ships for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales] [20-24 November 1798]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: early colonial shipping to Australia, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1798

[The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [17-21 January 1797]

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[Editor: An extract from the promotions list (headed “War-Office, January 21, 1797”) of the British military forces, showing the section listing promotions of personnel in the New South Wales Corps. Published in The London Gazette, 14-17 April 1787.] New South Wales … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [17-21 January 1797]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: New South Wales Corps, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1797

[The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [4-8 October 1796]

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[Editor: An extract from the promotions list (headed “War-Office, October 8”) of the British military forces, showing the section listing promotions of personnel in the New South Wales Corps. Published in The London Gazette, 4-8 October 1796.] New South Wales … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [4-8 October 1796]

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[The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [9-12 May 1795]

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[Editor: An extract from the promotions list (headed “War-Office, May 12, 1795”) of the British military forces, showing the section listing promotions of personnel in the New South Wales Corps. Published in The London Gazette, 9-12 May 1795.] New South Wales … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [9-12 May 1795]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: New South Wales Corps, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1795

[The London Gazette: Advertisement for the shipping of stores to New South Wales] [21-25 October 1794]

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[Editor: An advertisement for the shipping of stores to New South Wales. Published in The London Gazette, 21-25 October 1794.] Transport Office, October 24, 1794. The Commissioners for conducting His Majesty’s Transport Service do hereby give Notice, that they will, on … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Advertisement for the shipping of stores to New South Wales] [21-25 October 1794]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: early colonial shipping to Australia, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1794

[The London Gazette: The London Gazette: John Hunter appointed Governor of NSW] [4-8 February 1794]

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[Editor: The official announcement of the appointment of John Hunter as Governor of New South Wales. Published in The London Gazette, 4-8 February 1794.] Whitehall, February 8. The King has been pleased to grant to the Right Reverend Father in God, Doctor James … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: The London Gazette: John Hunter appointed Governor of NSW] [4-8 February 1794]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: John Hunter (1737-1821), SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1794

[The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [2-6 July 1793]

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[Editor: A promotions list of the British military forces, including the promotion of personnel in the New South Wales Corps. Published in The London Gazette, 2-6 July 1793.] War-Office, July 6. 2d Regiment of Dragoons, Cornet Thomas Askew to be Lieutenant. 1st … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: New South Wales Corps personnel in the War Office promotions list] [2-6 July 1793]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: New South Wales Corps, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1793

[The London Gazette: Advertisement for the shipping of stores and settlers to New South Wales] [24-27 March 1792]

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[Editor: An advertisement for the shipping of stores and settlers to New South Wales. Published in The London Gazette, 24-27 March 1792.] Navy-Office, March 26, 1792. The Principal Officers and Commissioners of His Majesty’s Navy do hereby give Notice, that on Friday … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Advertisement for the shipping of stores and settlers to New South Wales] [24-27 March 1792]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: early colonial shipping to Australia, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1792

[The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales] [15-19 March 1791]

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[Editor: An advertisement for tenders for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales. Published in The London Gazette, 15-19 March 1791.] Navy-Office, March 18, 1791. The Principal Officers and Commissioners of His Majesty’s Navy do hereby give Notice, That on … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Advertisement for tenders for the transportation of convicts to New South Wales] [15-19 March 1791]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: early colonial shipping to Australia, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, transportation of convicts, year1791

[The London Gazette: Call for tenders for ships to carry convicts in the Third Fleet] [13-16 November 1790]

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[Editor: The official advertisement for ships to carry convicts in the Third Fleet to New South Wales, published in The London Gazette (13-16 November 1790). This followed a notice placed in October 1790 for proposals for the same task.] Navy-Office, November 15, … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Call for tenders for ships to carry convicts in the Third Fleet] [13-16 November 1790]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, transportation of convicts, year1790

[The London Gazette: Call for proposals for ships to carry convicts in the Third Fleet] [19-23 October 1790]

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[Editor: The official advertisement for proposals for ships to carry convicts in the Third Fleet to New South Wales, published in The London Gazette (19 to 23 October1790). This was followed by a notice placed in November 1790 for tenders for the same task.] Navy-Office, … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Call for proposals for ships to carry convicts in the Third Fleet] [19-23 October 1790]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, transportation of convicts, year1790

[The London Gazette: Appointment of officers for the New South Wales Corps] [13-17 October 1789]

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[Editor: The official announcement of the appointment of the officers for the New South Wales Corps, published in The London Gazette (13-17 October 1789).] War-Office, October 16, 1789. A CORPS of FOOT for NEW SOUTH WALES. Major Francis Grosse, from the Half-Pay of the … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Appointment of officers for the New South Wales Corps] [13-17 October 1789]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, New South Wales Corps, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1789

[The London Gazette: Arthur Phillip appointed Governor of NSW] [14-17 April 1787]

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[Editor: The official announcement of the appointment of Arthur Phillip as Governor of New South Wales, published in The London Gazette (14-17 April 1787).] Whitehall, April 17. The King has been pleased to appoint James Seton, Esq; to be Captain-General and Governor in … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Arthur Phillip appointed Governor of NSW] [14-17 April 1787]

Filed Under: government gazette entries Tagged With: Arthur Phillip (1738-1814) (subject), First Fleet, SourceLondonGazette, The London Gazette, year1787

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