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This paper addresses the life of Governor John Hunter and his impact on Australia during the late 1700s and particularly in the early colonial life. It recounts the difficulties of some of his hazardous voyages and the challenges confronting him in governing the fledgling Sydney colony. It highlights the role Hunter played in the exploration of Australia by Matthew Flinders and the latter's relationship with the aboriginal leader Bungaree. Much of the story is set in Mosman, a local government area on the northern foreshores of Sydney harbour where the author Viv HR May, PSM is the General Manager of Mosman Council. Viv brings the story to life through research into his own forebears who were convicts transported to Australia. The paper draws on historical records including Hunter's diaries and works of contemporary Australian historians. It is coloured by Viv's take on the life and legacy of John Hunter and the history of Mosman. It was presented to The Society for Nautical Research (South) at Princess Royal Gallery, Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth, UK on 9 October 2010.
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Governor John Hunter,Governor John Hunter,Australia & FlindersAustralia & Flinders
Paper presented by Paper presented by V H R May V H R May PSMPSM Mosman Council Mosman Council Sydney, AustraliaSydney, Australia
to The Society for Nautical to The Society for Nautical Research (South)Research (South)
9 October 20109 October 2010
Princess Royal GalleryPrincess Royal GalleryRoyal Naval Museum Royal Naval Museum Portsmouth, UKPortsmouth, UK
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Mosman – a ‘snapshot’Mosman – a ‘snapshot’
ACT
NSW
WA
VIC
SA
TAS
QLDNT
Sydney
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Mosman’s area = 8.7 Mosman’s area = 8.7 kilometres2kilometres2
90% of boundary 90% of boundary surrounded bysurrounded bySydney HarbourSydney Harbour
5 kilometres from the Sydney CBD5 kilometres from the Sydney CBD
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World famous Taronga ZooWorld famous Taronga Zoo
‘‘Old Mosman’ – federation architectureOld Mosman’ – federation architecture
The Spit – The Spit – Mosman’s northern gatewayMosman’s northern gateway
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Scenes of Balmoral Beach, Hunter BayScenes of Balmoral Beach, Hunter Bay
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Her Excellency Prof Marie Bashir AC, CVOHer Excellency Prof Marie Bashir AC, CVO3737thth Governor of New South Wales Governor of New South Wales
Government House – former residence of Government House – former residence of NSW Governors – now open to the people NSW Governors – now open to the people
as an historic house and museumas an historic house and museum
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First Fleet HMS ScarboroughFirst Fleet HMS ScarboroughTransport, 420 tonsTransport, 420 tons
A prison hulkA prison hulk
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© Algernon Talmadge, State Library of New South Wales
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LCDR Desmond Woods RAN,LCDR Desmond Woods RAN,Australian Naval HistorianAustralian Naval Historian
Hunter Day 2010Hunter Day 2010aboard HMAS PENGUINaboard HMAS PENGUIN
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John HunterJohn Hunter
29 August 29 August 1737 - 13 March 18211737 - 13 March 1821
Extract from Burial Register,Extract from Burial Register,St John, HackneySt John, Hackney
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Monument to the Sirius at Mosman BayMonument to the Sirius at Mosman Baywhere she was careened 19 June 1789 where she was careened 19 June 1789
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Anchor and cannon recovered from wreck of Anchor and cannon recovered from wreck of HMS Sirius off Norfolk Island.HMS Sirius off Norfolk Island.
Displayed in Macquarie Place, SydneyDisplayed in Macquarie Place, Sydney
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Bust of John Hunter,Bust of John Hunter,Hunter Park, MosmanHunter Park, Mosman
Bust and Bust and plaque to plaque to HunterHunterin his in his birthplace, birthplace, Leith, Leith, ScotlandScotland
Bust of John Hunter,Bust of John Hunter,Scone, Hunter ValleyScone, Hunter Valley
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1786 – Hunter 21786 – Hunter 2ndnd in Command of HMS Sirius, in Command of HMS Sirius, flagship of the First Fleetflagship of the First Fleet
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March 1790, March 1790, HMS Sirius lost offHMS Sirius lost off
Norfolk IslandNorfolk Island
21John HunterJohn Hunter
Dr George BassDr George Bass
Matthew FlindersMatthew Flinders
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Sydney - Capital New South Wales, c. 1800Sydney - Capital New South Wales, c. 1800 Artist unknownArtist unknownHeld by State Library of New South WalesHeld by State Library of New South Wales
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33rdrd Governor of New South Wales Governor of New South WalesPhilip Gidley King (1758 - 1808), Philip Gidley King (1758 - 1808), by unknown artist, by unknown artist, courtesy of courtesy of National Library of Australia.National Library of Australia.
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John Hunter, naturalist and artistJohn Hunter, naturalist and artist
King ParrotKing Parrot
WaratahWaratah
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Battling gales and icebergs Battling gales and icebergs in a race to save the colonyin a race to save the colony
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William Bradley, Tracks Of The Sirius & Waakzaamheydt In The Southern Hemisphers, 1787-1792 (Mitchell Library, State Library Of NSW)
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(1774-1814)(1774-1814)
HMS InvestigatorHMS Investigator
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Bungaree ( - 1830), by Charles Rodius, courtesy of National Library of Australia.
“Bungaree, a native chief of New SouthWales”. Hand coloured lithograph
by Augustus Earle 1830.
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Flinders, Matthew.Flinders, Matthew.A voyage to Terra Australis : Atlas.A voyage to Terra Australis : Atlas. – – Plate I. 'General chart of Terra Australis or Australia, Plate I. 'General chart of Terra Australis or Australia, showing the parts explored between 1798 and 1803.‘showing the parts explored between 1798 and 1803.‘From the State Library of South Australia collectionFrom the State Library of South Australia collection
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