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Robert Anthony and Mary Jane Gibson: Free Settlers to Colonial Queensland
This chapter explores the journey of Robert Anthony and Mary Jane Gibson from rural Ireland to colonial Queensland. It highlights their motivations, including economic hardship and family connections, their experiences adapting to a new land, and how their choices laid the foundation for future generations in Australia.
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Robert Anthony and Mary Jane Gibson: New Beginnings in Queensland.
After arriving in Australia in 1859, Robert Anthony settled in Ipswich, where he began his journey towards building a new life. This chapter explores Robert’s career at Toowoomba Gaol, his family life with Mary Jane Gibson, and the personal tragedies that marked his later years. From his role as a warder to his promotion as Principal Turnkey, Robert’s story reflects the challenges and perseverance of Irish emigrants in colonial Queensland.