Shipping Records
Muster of Settlers Hobart 1809: Norfolk Islanders
A General Muster of Settlers was conducted at the River Derwent Settlement VDL. This Muster recorded a total of 157 settlers, of whom 113 are identified as Norfolk Islanders. The muster provides valuable information about the composition of the early Hobart population, include size of land holdings, and numbers of people include wives and children who were on or off the stores.
Research Resources
1792 Government House Norfolk Island
Phillip Gidley King returned to Norfolk Island on November 1791 per Atlantic; and finding the 1788 Government House in disrepair and thus built a new Government House, which was completed in December 1792.
Research Services
Family history reports Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
Australian History Research provides family history reports for Norfolk Island 1788 – 1814
Norfolk Island Tours
Nathaniel and Olivia Lucas with associated Families Norfolk Island Muster March 2026
Nathaniel Lucas and Olivia Gascoigne/Gaskin arrived on Norfolk Island on 6 March 1788 aboard HMAT Supply. The March 2026 Family
