Sir James Martin, the Knight of Numantia

By Robyne Ridge
Updated February 15 2021 - 12:44pm, first published January 27 2021 - 12:48pm

Irish-born, 18-months old James Martin and family arrived in Parramatta, November 6, 1821. At Dame School he shone. For two years he walked daily to Sydney Grammar, often hitching, until his father left Governor Brisbane's service for a closer position at Grose Farm.

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