| Moments in History
A Backdrop To My Genealogy Research |
| First Fleet:
Second Fleet: Van Damiens Land: Norfolk Island: 1st Settlement 2nd Settlement : George Joseph Sheppard was stationed on Norfolk Island along with his wife Matilda and family. Port Arthur: George Joseph Sheppard was posted to the Tasman Peninsula in 1854/55. It is possible he served at Port Arthur. Gold Rush: |
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