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HISTORT OF 



On the 4th of June, 1801, his Majesty's birth- 

 day was celebrated with additional marks of 

 distinction, as intelligence had been received 

 of the union of England and Ireland ; in con- 

 sequence of which, on that occasion, the union 

 standard was unfurled for the first time in New 

 South Wales, and the Irish in confinement, 

 were set at liberty. 



The live stock belonging to individuals in 

 June 1801, was, 



On the 12th of June, arrived the Earl Corn- 

 wallis with convicts and stores, after a quick 

 and prosperous voyage. 



By a return made of the inhabitants in the 

 settlement, it appeared that on the 30th of 

 June, there were six thousand five hundred 

 and eight persons, under the authority of go- 

 vernment ; nine hundred and sixty one of whom 

 were at Norfolk Island, and of the good state 

 of health universally enjoyed, a competent opi- 

 nion may be formed, as only one hundred and 

 eighteen were on the sick list. 



The live stock, the property of government, 

 in August amounted to ; of 



