Dictionary of Sydney

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Ball, Henry Lidgbird

Commander of HMS Supply in the First Fleet who explored Port Jackson and discovered and named Lord Howe Island.

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Born
1756
Arrived Sydney
26 Jan 1788
Departed Sydney
1791
Died
22 Oct 1818
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1787 - 1788