This file includes the information of Jews on the Land in Australia in the 19th century. Personal de …

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ProvenanceMARKS, Marcelle (MARKSM)
SeriesJews on the Land in Australia
Series Number001
Item DescriptionThis file includes the information of Jews on the Land in Australia in the 19th century. Personal details including name, date of birth, status and at which farm they stayed. An article by Solomon Levey and Thomas Peel: A re-appraisal by Ian Berryman, which was published on the AJHS Vol 9. Part 2, about the career life of Solomon Levey. The probate of Solomon Levey. A simple introduction of James Larra (Lara) a successful farmer and businessman. An article about Eliezer Levi Montefiore by Ruth Faerber, published in the Australian Jewish Historical Society Vol. VIII Part 4, about the Montefiore family and their influence on the commercial sector. Research on Lewis Wolfe Levy. A news report about Golden Fleece from Poland which was published in The Australian Jewish News about Hirsch Munz. Information of Western Australian farmers. Research of some Jewish representatives of the 19th century, such as Maurice Alexander a very successful pastoralist and businessman, Benjamin a tea merchant and importer, and the Cohen Family and etc. Research of Michael Hyam and his property "Sarah's Valley", as well as his two sons David Hyam and Solomon Hyam. The first female immigrant named Esther Johnston, wife of a Lt. Governor of NSW. A journal of the pioneering of Australia called First Fleeters, which was published with permission of the Sydney Morning Herald. Joseph Family research. The first hotel called Chateau Tanunda. Notes on the Lazarus Family of early Bendigo. The merchant and theatre director Barnett Levey brought the theatre productions into NSW, and he was the first male Jewish Steeler to arrive free in Australia. Australian Jewish Historical Society Vol. VIII Part 1. The background of the village of Montefiore and some information for Joseph Barrow Montefiore who was a businessman and squatter. The research on Lionel Samson who was the first person in the Western Australian colony to be granted land. Some photographs of farm buildings between 1860-1870, as well as some rural equipment and early rural life.
Item Number028
Item Box Number4
Dates(s)1830 to 1982
Box Barcode Number:NB03837720
Current LocationLRCA - Louise Rosenberg Communal Archive