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sketcher and governess, arrived at Launceston, Van Diemen’s Land, as a bounty immigrant on board the Charles Kerr in July 1835 and was at once engaged by Dr Paton at a salary of £42 a year as governess to his daughters. In 1836, while tutoring Emily and Maryanne Paton , Sylke was described as 'a very accomplished lady’ who had executed a great many beautiful drawings. In October 1840 she advertised that she intended opening a Young Ladies Establishment at Campbell Town after the Christmas holiday. Fees were set at 50 guineas a year, with washing and music each 6 guineas extra. In September 1841 Miss Sylke and Rev. John Mackersey opened a school at Kirklands. She later taught in Launceston, then was employed by Hannah Maria Clark as a teacher at Ellinthorp Hall. In July 1843, however, Clark’s husband George was threatening to take legal proceedings against her and she may have left Tasmania.

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Date written:

1992

Last updated:

2011