Brian Condon: Letters and Documents in 19th Century Australian Catholic History

[Source: Adelaide Archdiocesan Archives. Marked 'No. 10']

Reverend John Joseph Therry arrived in New Holland May 3^rd. 1820. Landed on the 4^th, waited on the Governor on the 6^th. and received his Sanction. Attended the celebration of Mass on the 7^th., Celebrated on the 8^th. for the Glory of God and in honor of St Michael, celebrated on the 9^th. for all the people of New Holland, on the 11^th. for all the people of New Holland, on the 12^th. for Dr Fulton, on the 14^th. for all the people.

May 15^th. Baptised Johanna, daughter of Patrick Harper and Cecilia Conroy. Sponsors Patrick Evans and Cecilia Cainan.