Robson, Charles Hepburn Orlando
Production date
1872-1903
Description
Copies of two diaries, one describing the life of lighthouse keeper C.H.O. Robson and the other describing a trip gifted to Mr Robson on his retirement.
Object detail
Part 1
A diary dated 1872-1903 describing the life of lighthouse keeper Charles Hepburn Orlando Robson at Taiaroa Heads, Farewell Spit and Portland Island. 30 pages.
The diary of Amy Isabella Robson, dated 1903, describing a free trip given to Robson and his family on his retirement from the Government Light Service. They sailed on the SS Hinemoa from Taiaroa Head to Wellington. 6 pages.
Public comments
Charles H.O Robson was my great great grandfathers brother, (John Baylee Robson) in which country do you guys live now?
- Kane Robson posted 2 years ago.
Charles hepburn Robson was my great grand father.
- Ian David Robson posted 4 years ago.
Amy was my Great aunt - I have transcribed copies of both these documents and an original light house keepers diary.
- Annie Coster posted 5 years ago.
These are my great great grandparents
- Melissa Curnow posted 6 years ago.