The remote garrison : British army in Australia, 1788-1870
Stanley, Peter1986
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The story of British soldiers in Australia, from the arrival of the First Fleet to the departure of the last regiment in 1870. Intended to introduce those who, though not convicts, also had no choice about their journey to Australia.
Main title:
The remote garrison : British army in Australia, 1788-1870 / by Peter Stanley
Author:
Imprint:
Kenthurst Kangaroo Press 1986
Collation:
96 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
The Marines - The New South Wales Corps - Macquarie's Regiments - On Command - The Worst Country for a Soldier - Give Us Back Our Grog! - The Eureka Stockade - A Delightful Quarter - British regiments in Australia, 1788-1913 - Family history and the British army in Australia
ISBN:
0864170912 (hbk)
Dewey class:
994.02
Language:
English
Subject:
British soldiers -- Australia -- Genealogy -- SourcesBritish soldiers -- Australia -- History -- 1788-1851Great Britain -- Army -- Colonial forces -- Australia -- UniformsGreat Britain -- Army -- Colonial forces -- Australia -- Military lifeGreat Britain -- Army -- Colonial forces -- Australia -- HistoryAustralia -- History -- 1788-1851
BRN:
31538
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 994.02 REM | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |