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Song: To the Tune of Rule Britannia [song, 1 February 1817]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song, written by a Mr. Jenkins, sung at a function in 1817 to celebrate the founding of the colony of New South Wales.] Song. To the Tune of Rule Britannia. When first Australia rose to fame, And Seamen brave explored her shore; Neptune with joy, with joy … [Read more...] about Song: To the Tune of Rule Britannia [song, 1 February 1817]

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[Anniversary Day 1817] [1 February 1817]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An extract from the news section of The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, regarding a celebratory dinner (on Monday 27 January 1817) to commemorate the founding of the colony of New South Wales.] [Anniversary Day 1817] On Monday the 27th ult. a … [Read more...] about [Anniversary Day 1817] [1 February 1817]

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