Category Archives: Martial Law

Bushrangers – 1815

Posted on 07/10/2021 by dashea2014

While Lieutenant Governor George Arthur has the dubious reputation for engaging in the longest period of martial law in Australia, from late 1828 to the end of 1831, this was not the first instance of the Island being subjected to … Continue reading →

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Martial Law – Van Diemen’s Land 1828-1832

Posted on 20/03/2020 by dashea2014

Background Colonial correspondence from the Colonial Office to the first four Lieutenant Governors in Van Diemen’s Land (Collins, Davey, Sorell and Arthur) stressed the need to conciliate with the native population of Van Diemen’s Land. A letter to Collins stated … Continue reading →

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