Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "convicts"
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1.9KArticleTas That Was – Government Cottage at Port Arthur
Port Arthur was a harsh penal settlement in the 1800s. Amid its severity, Government Cottage provided comfort to important visitors.
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Tas That Was – Strahan
On the north shore of Macquarie Harbour, Strahan stands as a secluded town with a rich history.
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Tas That Was – Richmond Bridge (1948)
This photograph of the Richmond Bridge was taken in 1948. * * * * Tas That Was is a column that includes:...
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‘A Pardoned Convict Slave Trader Among My Ancestors…’
Friday essay: we knew we were Bundjalung – but I was shocked to discover a pardoned convict slave trader among my ancestors We’re...
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Hobart Winter Ball Weekend (August)
Invitation – Tascal Scottish Country Dancers, retrieved 4 July 2023 Tascal Scottish Country Dancers present: The Hobart Winter Ball Weekend There’s something...
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The Forgotten History of Tasmania’s Convict Nurseries
by Jacqueline Ross Tasmania’s convict history has always fascinated me. At Port Arthur, I’ve felt the uncanny juxtaposition of beauty and tragedy...
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‘Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls’
Media release – Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA), 11 May 2023 ‘Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls’ to kick off the...
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Convict Versus Flagellator a ‘Horrid and Wanton Outrage’
When writing of the high level of corporeal punishment prevailing in Tasmania during the 1830s, eminent historian Manning Clark mentioned a violent...
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Discover Convict Past with Immersive Activities at World Heritage-listed Convict Sites
The Cascades Female Factory and Port Arthur Historic Sites are running interactive educational activities over the Easter school holidays designed to engage school children and...
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Thomas Bock’s Notes on Photography
Thomas Bock’s notes on photography, including Talbot’s calotype process and daguerreotype manipulations, have recently been digitised by Libraries Tasmania. Thomas Bock (1790-1855), artist...
