Muster (Census)

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In the colony of New South Wales, Australia, a muster was an extension of a Military Muster to the general populace. A general muster was held when deemed necessary to count the convicts and general population. Many people were not included. Musters were held in the years:

  • 1806 A General Muster in NSW
  • 1811 A General Muster in NSW and Norfolk Island
  • 1814 A General Muster in NSW
  • 1825