The Life and Death of John Price

Type

Book

Authors

Barry ( John Vincent )

Tags

John Price, Biography, Australia, Victoria (Australia), Inspector-General, Law, Penal colonies, Australian history

Abstract

Biography of the notorious John Price, Civil Commandant of the Norfolk Island Penal Colony, and subsequently Inspector-General of Penal Establishments in Victoria.

Description

Background -- Settler and Magistrate, Van Diemen's Land, 1836-1846 -- Commandant of Norfolk Island, 1846-1853 -- Inspector-General of Penal Establishments, Victoria, 1854-1857 -- The Murder of John Price and the Trials of the Murderers -- Legend -- On Cruelty.

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Donated by Graham Price.

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