penal settlement in Van Diemen’s land 1803 Flashcards
1
Q
With Van Diemans Land settled, and New South Wales deemed secure enough to consider another settlement, where was chosen for this, and why?
A
Port Kisdon, renamed Hobart, was chosen because it was situated near the Bass Strait and being a key whaling area
2
Q
What years was Sir George Arthur governor of Van Diemans Land?
A
1824-36
3
Q
What was Arthur’s governorship like?
A
More dictatorial than New South Wales. Convicts had to go through the 7 layers of punishment, with no easy pardons. And free settlers/exclusives were blacklisted if they were caught being friendly to convicts.
