[Swan River Colony 1831]

Very early colonial account of the Swan River Colony printed in July 30, 1831.

Single issue of the miniature newspaper, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction; containing an early account the first encounter with Aborigines in the Swan River Colony.

“On my first landing it was my determination ever to consider the natives as brothers of this world, never to use the term harshly but always to endeavour to treat them as friends…….

Printed London: J. Limbird, single issue bound with blue paper wrappers with printed title label, No. 501 Saturday, July 30, 1831.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 94824
State Library of New South Wales: Call Numbers 052/M , 042/P152
State Library Western Australia: Call Number 994.1 SWA