Two Parliamentary Papers pertaining to a movement in Australia in 1884 prior to Federation for the annexation by Australia of the Islands in the Pacific (particularly New Guinea) and the Transportation of Foreign Convicts.

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The two papers are both titled: Annexation Federation and Foreign Convicts. No. 1 covering Correspondence; whilst No. 2 pertains to Resolutions of public meetings municipal bodies etc. in support of the action taken by the Sydney Convention as to Annexation and Federation and in protest against the deportation of foreign convicts to neighbouring islands. 2 vols. Melbourne: Presented to both Houses of Parliament 1884. F'scap folio. Stapled as issued. Fine copies.