1830 - ????
'The present day Lockridge [City of Swan, suburb of Perth] originated as part of an adjoining estate assigned to James Walcott and CD Ridley in 1830 and then purchased by Edward Hamersley in 1837. These two properties were then amalgamated and the farm called ‘Pyrton’. In 1920, part of Pyrton was surrendered to the Crown for the purpose of residential subdivision to provide war service land settlement blocks (Altone place plan 2009–2012).'
https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/.../Have_your_say_-_Draft_Altone_Local_Area_Plan.pdf [accessed 15/05/2017]
1805 - 22nd Apr 1887
Born into slavery in Carriacou, Grenada, Malvina Wells became a lady's maid in Edinburgh and a trusted family friend to her employers.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
