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Page 237
A surprisingly large number of orphans - 37 — were supported by the
government ; and a high proportion of free persons ( 294 men , 161 women , 243
children ) also received rations from the public stores . The convict population
consisted of ...
A surprisingly large number of orphans - 37 — were supported by the
government ; and a high proportion of free persons ( 294 men , 161 women , 243
children ) also received rations from the public stores . The convict population
consisted of ...
Page 248
... recognition were careful to argue that they had received them for their good
conduct and their disposition to industry . Thomas Baker argued that he had
received his pardon in consideration of his general good character and long
service ...
... recognition were careful to argue that they had received them for their good
conduct and their disposition to industry . Thomas Baker argued that he had
received his pardon in consideration of his general good character and long
service ...
Page 363
On 4 April 1821 , accompanied by his wife and son , he set sail for Hobart Town ,
was driven back by adverse winds , set sail again on 13 April , and arrived on 24
April to be received with every attention and respect . He was delighted with the ...
On 4 April 1821 , accompanied by his wife and son , he set sail for Hobart Town ,
was driven back by adverse winds , set sail again on 13 April , and arrived on 24
April to be received with every attention and respect . He was delighted with the ...
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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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