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Historical Documents — Printed & Written Material - Dunbar Sloane Ltd.




Auction House: Dunbar Sloane Ltd.
Number of lots recorded: 2
Lots with images: 2
Prices available: 2
Category: Historical Documents



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*** An Historic Wwi Period Diary (in a Notebook) kept by 58079 Pte John Joseph O'Connell, who was a window dresser from Ponsonby, who embarked with the 31st Reinforcements (Auckland Infantry) on 16 November 1917. The diary covers his service with the 15th Coy, 1st Bn Nzef documenting the march of Nz troops from France through Belgium and to Germany. O'Connell was one of the few members of the Nzef involved in service as part of the occupation force and so such a record is very rare.… ***
*** The Journal of Captain. Tilly on board the 'Southern Cross' schooner, dating from July 1865 to September 1872. Includes weather reports, accounts of daily shipboard life, references to Bishop Patteson's activities and personal insights whilst travelling the Pacific.… ***

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