Bernard DoyleOrphan, horse thief, convict, wife and mother, businesswoman and pillar of colonial society.Mary Reibey was born on May 12th in Bury, Lancashire and baptized as Molly Haydock. Her family were middle class yeomanry and were…May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Bernard DoyleThe Shark Arm Case, a sensational crime that baffled Australia over 80 years agoOriginally built in 1887, the Coogee Aquarium was situated in the northern part of the beachside suburb of Coogee in Sydney, Australia. It…May 10, 20211May 10, 20211
Bernard DoyleMary Bryant, the convict who made it back to England.Transportation to the Australian colonies was a form of exile. The length of time could be for seven years, fourteen years or for “the term…May 9, 2021May 9, 2021