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History Services NSW is compiling summaries of significant issues in the early administration and government of NSW.

Do you know what was Governor Macquarie’s policy for our indigenous population? Are you familiar with his public works programs?

These summaries based on previously published documentation are easily readable and will asset people undertaking historical research.

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Index of Resource Materials


Macquarie's Aboriginal Solution

• Introduction
• 18/3/1816 – Dispatch from Governor Macquarie to Earl Bathurst: Background to Governor Macquarie’s Policy Regarding the Natives
• Aboriginal Tribes
• 9/4/1816 – Governor Macquarie’s instructions to the military: Instructions Issued to the Three Detachments of the 46th Regiment
• 4/5/1816 – Governor Macquarie’s Proclamation to the Aborigines
• 8/6/1816 – Dispatch from Governor Macquarie to Earl Bathurst
• 20/7/1816 – Governor Macquarie’s Proclamation of outlawry
• 1/11/1816 – Governor Macquarie’s Proclamation of cessation of hostilities
• 4/4/1817 – Governor Macquarie’s Dispatch to Earl Bathurst

Governor Macquarie’s Interest in the Civilisation of Aborigines

• Introduction
• Governor Macquarie’s Land Grants to Aborigines
• 24/3/1819 - Governor Macquarie Dispatch to Earl Bathurst
• Aboriginal Badge of Distinction
• 31/5/1819 - Government and General Order regarding Journey of Charles Throsby from the Cow Pastures to Bathurst [excerpt only]
• The South Creek Chief
• 24/2/1820 - Dispatch of Governor Macquarie to Earl Bathurst
• 18/1/1820 - Letter from Reverend Robert Cartwright to Governor Macquarie [excerpts only]

 

Public Buildings and Works undertaken during the Administration of Governor Lachlan Macquarie [1 JANUARY 1810 TO 30 NOVEMBER 1821]

• Introduction
• At Sydney and in vicinity of Sydney
• At Parramatta
• At Windsor
• At Liverpool
• At Castlereagh
• At Richmond
• At Pitt Town
• At Wilberforce
• At Penrith
• At Emu Plains
• At Springwood
• At Vale of Clwyde
• At Bathurst
• At Campbelltown
• At Cawdor
• At Rooty Hill
• At Long Bottom
• At the Halfway House on Liverpool Road
• At Pennant Hills
• At Castle Hill
• Public Roads
• At Newcastle
• At Port Macquarie
• At Hobart Town, Van Dieman's Land
• At Launceston, Port Dalrymple, Van Dieman's Land
• At George Town, , Port Dalrymple, Van Dieman's Land

 



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