They Came To Armidale

In this history, I have attempted to give a simple outline of how my ancestors came to Australia with clues to further research for interested readers.

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Location: Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia

Monday, June 26, 2006

"Forgotten Hero" by Max Waugh

He established religious equality on a just and firm basisand sought to provide for all without distiction of sect, a sound and adequate system of national education.

His 3 times great grandson writes in the front of the book "I think he was a compassionate and fair maN,CONCERNED WITH PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. He enjoyed riding over much of the colony and appreciated the Australian bush, which others found hostile and intimidating. He worked hard, but enjoyed erelaxing and especially loved music. A very productive retirement included travelling in Europe and co-editing Edmund Burke's correspondence"
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