Document, Petition from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River', 05/05/1842

Historical information

Copy of text of the Petition to the Governor of Victoria, C. J. La Trobe, from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River' requesting protection from bushrangers, 5 May 1842, with list of petitioners.

Significance

Indicates dangers of living in the remote location of Plenty River in 1842 and lists women living in the area.

Physical description

2p. col. printed 2 sides

References

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