Biographical entry: Davies, Alfred George
Summary
Papers ca.1807-1818, 1827-1940. Includes shipping lists, arrivals and departures, manual of shipwrecks in Australian waters, details of passengers, immigrants. Pacific Islander trade, sailing ships. Covers much of the history of shipping in Australia, especially of New South Wales and Queensland. Items: typescript, transcriptions and notes, newspaper and periodical extracts, pamphlets. 2m. Descriptive list available. Oxley: O.M.65-23.