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Boondelbah Island, Port Stephens - Replica of Captain Cook’s sextant made by Athel D’Ombrain and Wal Fitness, 1970
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InformationThe brass Plate contains copies of Cook’s remarks in the log book for the day when he discovered Port Stephens. The replica was put on Boondelbah Island on the anniversary of the discovery of Port Stephens, 1970.
SubjectBoondelbah Nature Reserve (N.S.W.)Boondelbah (N.S.W.)SextantsDate1970
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InformationThe brass Plate contains copies of Cook’s remarks in the log book for the day when he discovered Port Stephens. The replica was put on Boondelbah Island on the anniversary of the discovery of Port Stephens, 1970.SubjectBoondelbah Nature Reserve (N.S.W.)Boondelbah (N.S.W.)SextantsDate1970Relates to
Geotag[1] Boondelbah Island NSW
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D'Ombrain, Athel, 1901-1985, Boondelbah Island, Port Stephens - Replica of Captain Cook’s sextant made by Athel D’Ombrain and Wal Fitness, 1970 (1970), [B10400-N1089]. Living Histories, accessed 24/03/2023, https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/14203