| RefNo | MA/145/5 |
| Previous numbers | MA.146 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Meteorological observations at Port Jackson [Sydney] New South Wales, Australia, by William Dawes |
| Creator | Dawes; William (1762-1836); British Royal Marines Officer |
| Date | 1 January-31 December 1790 |
| Description | Daily observations of winds, weather, atmospheric pressure and temperature. Usually five of six readings per day, some timings noted as sunrise and sunset. Wind direction and strength are recorded; a column for general weather remarks is completed only occasionally.
Commencing: 'Mr. Cavendish 1789' ['Mr. Marsden' scored through].
Stamped [p.133]: 'Soc. Reg. Lond. ex dono Auctoris' and inscribed in ink: 'Jany. 22. 1795'. |
| Extent | 55p; pp.133-187 |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper. |
| AccessStatus | Open |