Norfolk Island

noun

an island in the South Pacific Ocean between New Caledonia and New Zealand: a territory of Australia. 13 square miles (34 square kilometers).

Norfolk Island

an island in the S Pacific, between New Caledonia and N New Zealand: an Australian external territory; discovered by Captain Cook in 1774; a penal settlement in early years. Capital: Kingston. Pop: 2182 (2012). Area: 36 sq km (14 sq miles)

Never was Norfolk Island so gay, or its inhabitants so joyful, as on the 25th May, 1840.

The administration of law at Norfolk Island was but a choice of difficulties.

It was Norfolk Island, so named in honour of the Howard family.

Norfolk Island and its two islets were sighted upon the 13th of January.

The chief disadvantage experienced by those who are sent to Norfolk Island, is the want of a good landing place.

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