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Ulva, Isle of (Inner Hebrides, Scotland)
Small rocky island adjacent to the Isle of Mull, separated by a narrow crossing of only a few hundred yards. Birthplace of Lachlan Macquarie on 31 January 1761 (most probably at Ormaig).

The island belonged to the Clan MacQuarrie for many hundreds of years, but was sold in 1800 to meet the indebtedness of the clan chief (Lachlan MacQuarrie, 16th laird of Ulva - and the last) who lived out his days on the estate of Charles Macquarie (younger brother of Lachlan Macquarie). Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell visited the island and were entertained by the last MacQuarrie clan chief during their tour of the Hebrides in 1773.

Uther's Farm (NSW)
Property of 400 acres belonging to Reuben Uther near the junction of Menangle Creek and the Nepean River (later known as the 'Mount Gilead' estate).

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