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Diary of journey from Adelaide to Alice Springs [D 8499/5(L)] • Manuscript

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Summary

Diary kept during a journey from Adelaide to Alice Springs [through] MacDonnell Ranges, 15 September - 28 December 1871, with stores and equipment for the Overland Telegraph, written by Edwin John Harris, then aged 20. He was in the company of R.P. Boucaut (in charge), E. Flint, & ? Rollo. After the 'Lubra' arrived at Port Augusta on 29 September Messrs Mueller, Watson, Clarke, Bowley and Bell joined them. The diary concludes on their arrival at the Todd Creek in Alice Springs. Diary last page has 'A.G. 14 September 1872' circled.

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Physical description

Manuscript
handwritten
0.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

1871

Creator

Harris, Edwin John

Subject

Harris, Edwin John, 1851-1939
Overland Telegraph Line (N.T. and S.A.)
South Australia -- Description and travel 1851-1900

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Historical information

Edwin John Harris was born at Norwood on 24 April 1851, son of George William Harris. He worked for the Department of Posts & Telegraphs and became a stationmaster in their employ. On 8 March 1877 at Blakiston he married Fanny Mary, daughter of Captain Francis Davison and Elizabeth, nee Hawdon. A resident of Beachport, he died at Millicent on 26 June 1939 aged 88.

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Date

29/11/2021

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5,120 x 7,805 pixels (40.0 MP)

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