Australian Convict Sites
뉴사우스웨일스주
complex of multiple built objects
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Australian Convict Sites2:19
Welcome to a journey through the Australian Convict Sites, a collection of eleven distinct locations that together tell one of the most compelling stories of the modern era. From 1788 to 1868, the British Empire shipped over…
Listen in the app2Port Arthur — The Inescapable Penitentiary1:53
We begin at Port Arthur, perhaps the most infamous name in the history of Australian convictism. Established in 1830 on the Tasman Peninsula, it was designed to be 'inescapable,' both physically and psychologically. …
Listen in the app3The Separate Prison — The Silence of Reform1:38
Within the Port Arthur complex lies the 'Separate Prison,' a building that represents a chilling shift from physical to psychological punishment. Introduced in the 1840s, this system was based on the 'silent system,' where…
Listen in the app4Point Puer — The Juvenile Experiment1:40
Across the water from the main Port Arthur settlement lies Point Puer, the site of the British Empire's first dedicated prison for boys. Established in 1834, it was created because young convicts, some as young as ten, were seen…
Listen in the app5The Coal Mines Historic Site — Hard Labor and Seams of Darkness1:42
Located about 30 kilometers from Port Arthur is the Coal Mines Historic Site, a 'far less visited' but equally significant world heritage location. This was Tasmania's first operational coal mine, worked entirely by the 'worst'…
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Moving from the remote shores of Tasmania to the 'bustling cityscape' of Sydney, we find the Hyde Park Barracks. Constructed in 1819, this building was designed by the 'talented but troubled' convict architect Francis Greenway…
Listen in the app7Cockatoo Island — Industrialization and Matship1:41
Our final stop is Cockatoo Island, nestled within Sydney Harbor. Established in 1839 as a convict penal establishment, the island's primary purpose was 'ship building,' which eventually became its 'lifeblood.' The strategic…
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As we conclude our journey through the Australian Convict Sites, I hope you feel a deeper connection to the 'complex and often troubled past' of this nation. We have stood before the 'weathered walls' of Port Arthur, walked the…
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What is Australian Convict Sites?
Australian Convict Sites is a place in 뉴사우스웨일스주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 뉴사우스웨일스주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 22 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.3783, 150.9944 |
| Last updated |