Australian Settlers Magazine - August 2022 - Edition 3.

This historical time period of 1793 was an fascinating year in Australia's history. Governor Phillip Arthur and the Early Farming Grants - The first instructions, issued on the 25th April, 1787, authorised the Governor to make grants only to liberated prisoners, but by further instructions issued by the Secretary of State in 1789. We look at Liberty Plains - The history of Auburn and its district, displaying as it does most stirring and romantic incidents in the lives of some of the first free settlers of Australia. And feature John 'Black' Caesar - John Caesar (c.1763-1796), convict of West Indian descent, he was born in Madagascar, and living as a servant in the parish of St. Paul, Deptford, England, in 1786. The Oakes Family - Francis, Rebecca, and Their Descendants. These pioneer families of Parramatta intermarried, and their influence comes down to the present day. And so much more.... I hope you enjoy our storytelling and the journey in this edition we take you on looking back.