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Collections on Tour: Wages Paid to the Irish Orphans, 1849-51
August 6, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Join experts from Museums of History NSW to view rarely seen state archives that document the history of some of the 4,100 Irish girls and women who came to Australia as orphans between 1848 and 1850 and learn about their lives.
This event will include an opportunity to view original material and a Q & A session. Local Bathurst content will be incorporated.
Bathurst Library 70-78 Keppel Street Bathurst. To book, call 02 6333 6281. Light refreshments provided.
Collection item: From MHNSW- StAC: Immigration Agent; NRS-5274, Wages paid to orphans, 1849-1851 From MHNSW- StAC: Immigration Agent; NRS-5274, Wages paid to orphans, 1849-1851
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