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Kelly, James, 1791–1859. First discovery of Port Davey and
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on the west coast as a reward. Birch gave a differing account to the commission of inquiry into the state of the colony in 1820. He said that Port Davey was discovered while on board the
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255:"Thomas William Birch (1774–1821)",
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