Hobart Cascades Female Factory

Eliza James, caught for stealing 5 times, transported to Cascades at the age of 15 in 1852. Her ticket of leave was given in 1854 but was revoked as she did not attend the head count or musters in the gaol at the time. There have only been 2 photos found of original convicts of the Cascades Female Factory.

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

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