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Title: Workers in the Illawarra (1800's)
Post by: Strattonred on Wednesday 28 January 09 18:21 GMT (UK)

I'm looking for records about the people who worked for Charles Throsby Smith (circa mid 1800's) in the Wollongong, the Illawarra and in Liverpool, Sydney.
I am particularly interested in finding out about my ancestor Charles Sellwood (Selwood?) who came to the region as a convict in the 1800's and worked for Charles Throsby Smith.

Any help with this would be much appreciated :)


Nathan

Title: Re: Workers in the Illawarra (1800's)
Post by: ennael on Wednesday 28 January 09 19:31 GMT (UK)

From Wollongong Library site.
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/5544.asp

A google search brings up much history on Charles Throsby SMITH
Leanne

Title: Re: Workers in the Illawarra (1800's)
Post by: ennael on Wednesday 28 January 09 19:37 GMT (UK)

www.records.nsw.gov.au
keyword search.
This may be your fellow.

SELWOOD Charles
 Lord Lynedock 1833 40/0941
2 Jun 1840 4/4358 1006
TL 37/1797

Leanne

Title: Re: Workers in the Illawarra (1800's)
Post by: Siouxsie on Thursday 29 January 09 04:07 GMT (UK)

Hi,
Wollongong Library have a fabulous Local Studies Librarian who can be contacted at the following email address

localhistory[at]wollongong.nsw.gov.au

If you live in Australia the phone number is 02 4227 7418

I am sure they will have information and possibly photos for your search.

Cheers
Susie