Herbert goes to Melbourne

[Archivist]

I am hoping that one of our Australian contingent may be able to help. In 1884, Herbert set sail for Australia and it is recorded that the day after he landed, he went to the running of the Melbourne Cup with his Uncle, with whom he had travelled. I have found out that the Melbourne Cup was run on the 4th November 1884, which would make the date of his arrival in Melbourne the 3rd November. Try as I might online, I cant find a list of ships arriving in Melbourne on that date (and therefore hopefully, a passenger list). Might some kind A7 owner who lives locally be able to undertake a little research for me? I would be very grateful....

Any offers of help or information gleaned can be sent to archivist@a7ca.org please..

thanks very much

Hugh