The trip to Albany, and the material I was able to access, as well as the wonderfully helpful people I was fortunate enough to meet, was all I could possibly have hoped for. There are a few minor regrets –… Continue reading

It has been mainly getting the feel of the Albany region over the past few days. From the original settlement days, the farm (not quite the original buildings) — the convict museum – the oldest wattle-and-daub house in Albany –… Continue reading

As well as getting a good feel for the the lay-out of the Albany region, I have come across some very pertinent and enlightening insights into the period of Collet Barker’s life. My source has been mainly through the history… Continue reading

It’s not chronologically correct, but so far my story of Captain Collet Barker’s life has begun with his death, explored his first months at Raffles Bay on New Holland’s northern coast, and jumped back to the aftermath of his death.… Continue reading