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The history of Australian convicts is a fascinating, albeit often brutal, chapter in the nation’s past. Beginning in 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet, Britain transported over 162,000 convicts to Australia, primarily for petty crimes that would barely warrant imprisonment today.
Like today, the process of registering Australian births was subject to legislation during the colonial era. Up to 1890, each state was responsible for setting its own rules relating to time limits, penalties and process, all of which were widely published.
This information references many Australian newspapers from the period 1830 onwards. You can click the link to view the original publication on Trove.
In the heart of Chancery Square (located in Hyde Park, Sydney) stands a regal reminder of a powerful era: a statue commemorating Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
This list shows the names and locations of the principal counties, districts, towns, rivers, and mountains of Australia as they were known in 1858. Where determined, a description of the location is also provided
Where did your ancestors live in the late 1800s? What follows is a list by name with a brief description of the townships in New South Wales as described in 1877.