Dictionary of Sydney

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Larra, James

Jewish emancipist and merchant who was transported for stealing a tankard. Well regarded by authorities he soon received land grants and established himself as an innkeeper but financial difficulties and scandal lead to his downfall.

Milestone
Born
1749
Arrived Sydney
Scarborough
28 Jun 1790
Died
New South Wales
11 Feb 1839
Buried
12 Feb 1839
Name
Alternate
Lara, James
Occupation
Position
1790
Property
Owner of
1820 - 1821