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Present Picture of New South Wales

Present Picture of New South Wales

David Dickinson Mann 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast is an audiobook reading of David Dickinson Mann's historical work about early New South Wales. Mann, a transported convict turned government official, provides a detailed account of the colony in the early 1800s, including its history, economy, and future prospects. The narration is by Phil Benson.

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France At War On the Frontier of Civilization-Rudyard Kipling
France At War On the Frontier of Civilization-Rudyard Kipling Aug 23, 2026 6142 Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where he arrived in 1799. Three years later he received a full pardon and was soon working in the secretary's office of the colonial government. Mann fell foul of Governor William Bligh and was about to leave for England, but in 1808 found himself in favour with the
Story of the French Revolution-Ernest Belfort Bax
Story of the French Revolution-Ernest Belfort Bax Aug 22, 2026 13555 Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where he arrived in 1799. Three years later he received a full pardon and was soon working in the secretary's office of the colonial government. Mann fell foul of Governor William Bligh and was about to leave for England, but in 1808 found himself in favour with the
Alexander Hamilton-Charles A. Conant
Alexander Hamilton-Charles A. Conant Aug 21, 2026 10014 Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where he arrived in 1799. Three years later he received a full pardon and was soon working in the secretary's office of the colonial government. Mann fell foul of Governor William Bligh and was about to leave for England, but in 1808 found himself in favour with the
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History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 5, January 1910-Various Aug 19, 2026 10165 Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where he arrived in 1799. Three years later he received a full pardon and was soon working in the secretary's office of the colonial government. Mann fell foul of Governor William Bligh and was about to leave for England, but in 1808 found himself in favour with the
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History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 4, December 1909-Various
History Teacher's Magazine, Vol. I, No. 4, December 1909-Various Aug 16, 2026 11370 Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where he arrived in 1799. Three years later he received a full pardon and was soon working in the secretary's office of the colonial government. Mann fell foul of Governor William Bligh and was about to leave for England, but in 1808 found himself in favour with the
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Square Deal-Theodore Roosevelt
Square Deal-Theodore Roosevelt Aug 11, 2026 13970 Convicted of forgery at the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann narrowly escaped hanging and was transported instead to New South Wales, where he arrived in 1799. Three years later he received a full pardon and was soon working in the secretary's office of the colonial government. Mann fell foul of Governor William Bligh and was about to leave for England, but in 1808 found himself in favour with the
History of Billy the Kid-Charles A. Siringo
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