[Editor: This letter from a convict, sourced from an English newspaper, was republished in The Australian (Sydney, NSW), 7 November 1828. The convict describes New South Wales as “the devil’s own country ... this most detestable, damnable, country”.] Epistolary … [Read more...] about Epistolary eloquence [letter from a convict, 7 November 1828]
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Contents of last week’s Government Gazette [16 September 1839]
[Editor: This column was published in Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 16 September 1839. It includes a reference to the appointment of Charles Joseph La Trobe to oversee the Port Phillip District (Victoria).] Contents of last week’s Government … [Read more...] about Contents of last week’s Government Gazette [16 September 1839]
Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
[Editor: These news items are extracts from the “Domestic Intelligence” section published in the Colonial Times (Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land), 13 August 1844.] Domestic Intelligence THE “COMET” COACH. — Anxious at all times to advance the interests of the colony, more … [Read more...] about Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
The Legislative Council [editorial, 17 October 1854]
[Editor: This untitled editorial was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 October 1854.] [The Legislative Council] The Legislative Council, which has been three weeks in session, has as yet done nothing of much importance, with the exception of the passage through … [Read more...] about The Legislative Council [editorial, 17 October 1854]
By the officer who brought home the dispatches from Botany Bay [24 February 1791]
[Editor: This brief untitled news item, about some well-behaved convicts, and an Aboriginal girl raised in Sydney, is an extract from the “London” section published in The London Chronicle (London, England), 24 February 1791.] [By the officer who brought home the dispatches … [Read more...] about By the officer who brought home the dispatches from Botany Bay [24 February 1791]
Something like the old times [10 May 1851]
[Editor: An article which shows one of the negative aspects of living as a free person in a society which uses convict labour. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 1851.] Something like the old times. — A labouring man, who stated that his name was Daniel … [Read more...] about Something like the old times [10 May 1851]
Sydney [news items, 29 March 1807]
[Editor: News items from Sydney, including an attempted escape by a convict. Published in The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, 29 March 1807.] Sydney. Sitting Magistrate for the ensuing Week — Major Johnston. On Wednesday His Honor Lieut. Governor … [Read more...] about Sydney [news items, 29 March 1807]
Botany Bay [an ex-convict wants to return to New South Wales] [12 September 1802]
[Editor: A brief news item which mentions an ex-convict who wants to return, with his family, to New South Wales. Published in E. Johnson’s British Gazette, and Sunday Monitor, 12 September 1802.] [An ex-convict wants to return to New South Wales] Botany Bay. — Such is … [Read more...] about Botany Bay [an ex-convict wants to return to New South Wales] [12 September 1802]
[James Hughes, escaped convict, found dead] [19 January 1806]
[Editor: An extract from the news section of The Sydney Gazette, and New South Wales Advertiser, 19 January 1806.] [James Hughes, escaped convict, found dead] Last week a native informed Tarlington, a settler, that the skeleton of a white man, with a musket and tin kettle … [Read more...] about [James Hughes, escaped convict, found dead] [19 January 1806]
Difficulties of settlement in Western Australia [chapter 42 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 42 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 14 April 1935.] The story of Australia — XLII Difficulties of settlement in Western Australia From the first things did not go well with the new settlement formed … [Read more...] about Difficulties of settlement in Western Australia [chapter 42 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Tasmania as a penal settlement [chapter 40 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 40 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 31 March 1935.] The story of Australia — XL Tasmania as a penal settlement Governor Arthur was recalled in 1836, and Sir John Franklin, the great Arctic explorer, … [Read more...] about Tasmania as a penal settlement [chapter 40 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Settlement of Tasmania: Early bushrangers: Hostile Blacks [chapter 39 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 39 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 24 March 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXIX Settlement of Tasmania Early bushrangers: Hostile Blacks Colonel David Collins, the first Governor of Tasmania, … [Read more...] about Settlement of Tasmania: Early bushrangers: Hostile Blacks [chapter 39 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The innocent convict [9 March 1865]
The innocent convict. (From Diaries of a Lady of Quality: by A. Hayward, Q.C.) November 18th, 1803.— “We left Buxton in the midst of a deep snow, and after a very cold and wretched journey arrived at Elton [Elton Hall, Oundle : the seat of the Earl of Carysfort] the next … [Read more...] about The innocent convict [9 March 1865]
Young Henry the Poacher [song, 1800s]
[Editor: A song, “Young Henry the Poacher”, also known as “Henry’s Downfall”, which was originally printed as a broadside ballad.] Young Henry the Poacher Come all you wild and wicked youths wherever you may be, I pray you give attention and listen unto me, The fate of … [Read more...] about Young Henry the Poacher [song, 1800s]
Domestic intelligence [3 February 1827]
[Editor: Some extracts from the Australian news section of the The Monitor, 3 February 1827.] Domestic intelligence It is discovered that greasy wool will attract and destroy weevils in wheat — where this destructive insect therefore, is suspected to engender, it is … [Read more...] about Domestic intelligence [3 February 1827]
Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 2 September 1843]
[Editor: This song was published in The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser (2 September 1843). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with minor variations.] Billy Barlow in Australia When I was at home I was down … [Read more...] about Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 2 September 1843]
[Convicts made to attend church by law] [6 November 1823]
[Editor: An extract from the news section of The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (6 November 1823), regarding the rule in New South Wales that all convicts were to attend church services every Sunday.] [Convicts made to attend church by law] In consequence … [Read more...] about [Convicts made to attend church by law] [6 November 1823]