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In New South Wales, convicts were given weekly rations of beef, flour, grain, sugar and tea. In some cases, fresh vegetables were available and the convicts could add them to their stew. Female convicts were given less rations than males based on their work being less strenuous.
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Why was the first fleet sent to new south wales?
The First Fleet was sent to New South Wales to bring settlers and convicts.
How did the military treat the convicts?
Captain Cook had nothing to do with the convicts. He died nine years before the convicts arrived in New South Wales.
What colony was founded by debtors and convicts?
Australian colonies, particularly New South Wales.
Who was the Governor of New South Wales who gave land and welcomed the convicts as members of the community once they had served their sentence?
Arthur Phillip gave land to freed convicts to aid in settling New South Wales. He was the first governor of the colony.
How did Captain Cook's military treat the convicts?
Captain Cook had nothing to do with the convicts. He died nine years before the convicts arrived in New South Wales.
What happened to male convicts in New South Wales Australia?
The country of Australia was originally settled as a prison colony of Britain. One of the largest prisons was in New South Wales. Male convicts there would be put to work during their time in prison.
Were convicts aboard the first fleet?
Yes. The First Fleet carried convicts, marines to guard them, and officers to oversee the new colony in New South Wales.
Which states in Australia had convicts?
* New South Wales * Tasmania * Victoria * Queensland * Western Australia
When did the convicts leave England?
The First Fleet of convicts to Australia departed England in May 1787, and arrived in New South Wales in January 1788.
How long does rush shipping take?
That all depends on where the package is being shipped from and its destination. I was wondering how long it would take from New South Wales to New SOuth Wales for express shipping?
What was the main religion in Australia back in the old days?
Anglican was the main Christian denomination, as the early convicts were primarily from England. Catholicism was very strong in the early days of Australian settlement, particularly once the Irish rebels started being shipped to New South Wales as convicts, on the second and subsequent fleets.
Where did the first White Settlement of Australia take place?
The first state to be settled by Europeans in Australia was New South Wales. It was settled by convicts, marines and officers who arrived with the First Fleet in 1788.
