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Irish ports a higher proportion of people not dependent on crime for a living than similar ships from England and Scotland . For all the evidence suggests that a very high proportion of the men and women transported to New South Wales ...
Irish ports a higher proportion of people not dependent on crime for a living than similar ships from England and Scotland . For all the evidence suggests that a very high proportion of the men and women transported to New South Wales ...
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In July 1791 the expirees could choose between taking up land grants , working for wages , or returning to England . A few accepted land grants , a few worked for wages , but the majority chose to return to England.88 The officers and ...
In July 1791 the expirees could choose between taking up land grants , working for wages , or returning to England . A few accepted land grants , a few worked for wages , but the majority chose to return to England.88 The officers and ...
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... churched a woman and christened a child.13 The name of England brought a tear to his eye ; he was happy and young , believed himself healthy and lived in the hope of returning to England with independence and honour.14 At Madeira ...
... churched a woman and christened a child.13 The name of England brought a tear to his eye ; he was happy and young , believed himself healthy and lived in the hope of returning to England with independence and honour.14 At Madeira ...
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Contents
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROTESTANTS | 21 |
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
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