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BROWN, Peter & Caroline

17 August 1797 – 5 November 1846
1807 – 23 March 1881

Origin Channel Islands
Accompanying Family Son - James
First settled in Arrived Garden Island→Perth, WA
Original Occupation Gentleman Clerk
Occupation in Australia WA Colonial Secretary

PARMELIA

Departure Port Thames
Arrival Year 1829

Fremantle

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First Colonial Secretary 1829-1846. Changed his name to Broun after arriving. Is depicted in the painting 'Foundation of Perth' by George Pitt-Morrison.

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