The New South Wales Government Gazette
Published by Authority of His Excellency Sir George Gipps, Knight
Captain General and Governor In Chief
Vol 10 From 1st July to 31st December of 1841
Printed by W.J. Row, Government Printer, Bent Street: Sydney 1841
"Volume 10 of The New South Wales Government Gazette, spanning July to December 1841, offers a meticulous chronicle of colonial administration under Governor Sir George Gipps. This official publication served as the primary medium for disseminating government orders, legal proclamations, land grants, public service appointments, and regulatory notices across the colony. It reflects the bureaucratic machinery of early New South Wales, detailing everything from convict assignments and police regulations to shipping movements and property auctions. The Gazette also captures the evolving legal and civic frameworks of the colony, including updates to acts, by-laws, and judicial appointments, providing a window into the governance and societal priorities of the time.
Beyond its administrative function, the Gazette reveals the rhythms of colonial life and the tensions of expansion. Notices of land acquisition and surveying underscore the push into Indigenous territories, while entries on immigration, trade, and infrastructure hint at the colony's growing economic ambitions. The publication also includes private legal matters—bankruptcies, probate announcements, and company registrations—illustrating the intersection of public authority and private enterprise. As a historical artifact, Volume 10 is invaluable for researchers tracing genealogies, land ownership, or the development of civil institutions in early 19th-century Australia."
General wear to original leather bindings and marbled boards with a few bumps, minor damage as shown. Binding is strong, covers are firm and secure. There are no loose pages. Carries a feint owner name on title page otherwise pages are clean. The odd age mark here and there to pages with some yellowing as would be expected of documents this age. A desirable and beautifully presented volume of early Australian government gazette history in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 31cm x 21cm x 6cm (runs from page 883 to 1815 = approx. 932 pages)
