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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Letter from John Hollway After Arriving from England in Melbourne |
| Author | Hollway, John |
| Date | 22 Oct 1852 |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Manuscript; Personal Account |
| Reference | HT 27952 |
| Library / Archive | Museums Victoria |
| Collection Name | Diaries / Journals / Letters |
| Description | Written by John Hollway four days after his arrival in Melbourne from England on 18 October 1852 on board the 'Panama'. The letter is signed by John on behalf of George, Sarah Ann and Mary. The letter contains a description of the family's initial settlement as well as the ship voyage from Plymouth to Hobson's Bay. The letter includes reports of births on board ship, shipboard conditions, the 'Crossing the Equator' celebrations, and arrival. He describes their struggles to find accommodation in Melbourne, types of housing, businesses and trades and a description of Emerald Hill where the family settled. John gained employment at Hyam's store and his early impressions of Melbourne are favourable. |
| Biographical Note / History | This letter provides valuable insights into mid-nineteenth century migrant voyage and settlement experiences. It's early descriptions of Melbourne are evocative of the early period of Melbourne's development, particularly in the immediate gold rush years. |
| Theme(s) | Journey Conditions; Arrivals: Ports and Early Experiences |
| Country (from) | Great Britain |
| Country (to) | Australia |
| Places | Hobson's Bay, Emerald Hill, Melbourne, Australia; Gravesend, England |
| Ports | Plymouth, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Ships | Panama; Marco Polo; SS Great Britain |
| People | Hollway, John; Hollway, George; Hollway, Sarah Ann; Hollway, Mary |
| Keywords | employment, business, shipping, housing, health and sickness, disease, Cholera, animals, alcohol, crime, bad weather |
| Additional Information | Please note: Some of the metadata for this document has been taken from the Museum Victoria catalogue. |
| Catalogue Link | Museums Victoria Catalogue |
| Language | English |
| Copyright | Museums Victoria |
