Thank you for this thoughtful explanation. It's interesting how attitudes have changed over the years but rightfully so given the massive contribution that those who were transported made to building Australia as a nation.
Thank you, Jane. What strikes me most is how quickly attitudes have changed—from something hidden in shame to something many are proud to claim. Family historians, and historians more broadly, have played a crucial role in helping to set the record straight.
Thank you for highlighting our convict ancestors Peter. I am very proud of mine for surviving hardship and going on to have successful lives in Australia. I feel that I owe them for the safe and comfortable life I have today. I’m fairly sure that most today would think the same. The convict stain is a thing of the past now. It’s convict royalty today
They're all linking up Peter! Thank you for the thoughtful and entertaining history of Australia through your family by your research. It's a layered learning for me.
Thank you for this thoughtful explanation. It's interesting how attitudes have changed over the years but rightfully so given the massive contribution that those who were transported made to building Australia as a nation.
Thank you, Jane. What strikes me most is how quickly attitudes have changed—from something hidden in shame to something many are proud to claim. Family historians, and historians more broadly, have played a crucial role in helping to set the record straight.
Thank you for highlighting our convict ancestors Peter. I am very proud of mine for surviving hardship and going on to have successful lives in Australia. I feel that I owe them for the safe and comfortable life I have today. I’m fairly sure that most today would think the same. The convict stain is a thing of the past now. It’s convict royalty today
Your opening statement hooked me right away. Thanks for narrating the history here, including the shadowy side. 😊
They're all linking up Peter! Thank you for the thoughtful and entertaining history of Australia through your family by your research. It's a layered learning for me.