throwdjohn Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Well, I am no expert on Aussie history, but didn't the British government stop convict shipments to Australia within 10-20 years after they began? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I think it was more like 50 or 60. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................................... Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Started 1788 - ended 1868. An entirely unnecessary proceedure caused totally by American ill-grace after 1776 when they decided to stop being a convict dumping ground themselves 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrcar Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Thereby missing out on some of the best of the gene pool In particular the criket players! Cheers Rob 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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