The Genealogical Society of Victoria invites all members to join us at the inaugural meeting of the Convicts and Transportation Discussion Circle on Tuesday November 12th at 1:30pm.
Formed via the merger of the Descendants of Convicts Group and the Genealogical Society of Victoria, the Convicts and Transportation Discussion Circle (CATDC) is for all members interested in the experience of transportation and convict life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The first meeting of CATDC will be honoured with a presentation from historian Alison Alexander speaking on The Convict Stain. The Australian colonies, particularly New South Wales and Tasmania, had a terrible reputation in Britain because of the convict presence. Why did this stain arise, how long did it last and how did it affect the country?
Alison Alexander was born, bred and educated in Tasmania and has a PhD in Tasmanian history. She has written 38 books on the topic, mostly commissioned histories but also exploring the impact of convict settlement, Tasmania as utopia, Jane Franklin (an award-winning biography) and, most recently, the battle to end convict transportation.
To attend this special event, register via the GSV Events page to receive the zoom link to the meeting. This event is expected to book out, so get in early.
To keep informed of future CATDC plans, subscribe to the Noticeboard in the Members Area of the website via the Members Sharing tab.
If you have questions about this event you can email the convenor at catdc@gsv.org.au