Manuscripts
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The shipboard diary of Maria Steley. This virtual book comprises pages 93 – 112 of the diary kept by 15 year old Maria during her voyage from England to Brisbane in 1863–1864 on board the “Ariadne”. It is read by Queensland actor Carol Burns. More information and the complete diary and transcript are available from the Queensland Digital Library. |
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Last updated: 4th April 2008
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