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Narbey, Francois Eleonore, 1829-1913 : Notebook including journal, notes, accounts and verses

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Narbey was a French colonist who arrived in Akaroa in 1849. In May 1854, he went to Australia to prospect for gold but returned to New Zealand in Dec that year. After a period as a sawyer in Taranaki, he returned to Akaroa in Apr 1855. Diary describes his visit to Australia and his time in Taranaki; covers the period 15 Apr 1854-15 Apr 1855 and May 1855. Includes lists, verse and lyrics.
Date
1854 to 1856
Subject
Category
Author
Narbey, Francois Eleonore
Current holder
Item number
MSX-2850
Access rights
Digitised
Rights
Partly restricted
Country of origin
Language
Description from source
1 volume(s): Diary describes his visit to Australia and his time in Taranaki; covers the period 15 Apr 1854-15 Apr 1855 and May 1855. Includes lists, verse and lyrics.
A typed translation from the French is available at MS-Papers-4381
Physical format
Manuscripts
Diaries
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