John Harper's 40 acres at Dee Why

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateSeptember 2024DescriptionOn January 10, 1831, John Harper was promised 40 acres (16.2ha) at Dee Why by Governor Ralph Darling and the grant was formalised on March 31, 1835.
Harper’s 40 acres were immediately south of William Cossar’s 200 acres (90ha), which included all of Dee Why Lagoon and its surrounds and which had
been granted to Cossar in 1821 and purchased by James Jenkins in 1825.
Who was John Harper? Possibly a convict but it is not clear. He sold his land in January 1837.SubjectsDee Why (N.S.W.)ConvictsLand GrantsKeywordsCharles NightingaleCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

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John Harper's 40 acres at Dee Why