“The ship has on board 203 immigrants, of whom eight are married couples and 195 single women (Irish orphans) from the age of 16 to 25,” the clipping says.
“Two deaths only occurred during the voyage,” it continues. Jane was among those fortunate enough to find work easily on reaching Australia and she settled in New South Wales to work as a maid in rural Maitland.
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“Two deaths only occurred during the voyage,” it continues. Jane was among those fortunate enough to find work easily on reaching Australia and she settled in New South Wales to work as a maid in rural Maitland.
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