Catherine Bartley; Irish, gaoled for 9 months for stealing a parasol and then stealing a cow. Her punishment, to be sent to the Female Factory in Hobart in 1850. Sad story this and more in the pic if you can read it.
Hobart & South Of Hobart April 14th 2010 Hobart is Tasmania’s harbour capital, located in the south-east of the state at the foot of majestic Mount Wellington. Hobart is Australia’s smallest and most historic capital in close proximity to beautiful natural surrounds and a provocative mix of history, contemporary art and culture.
In Salamanca Place you will find 19th-century waterfront warehouses dating back to the 1830s whaling days ... read more
Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Hobart Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more