Convict Special Interest Group

This group provides a forum for learning, discussion, and exchange of information about Australia’s convict era.

This SIG meets at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of even-numbered months.

Australia Eastern Time

Hybrid meetings via Zoom or in person at the Family History ACT (FHACT) Education room at Cook.

Any member of FHACT who is interested in our Convict past.

Please join FHACT so that you can participate in this Special Interest Group.

For more information about this group please Contact Convict SIG

Scheduled Events

Convict SIG (Registration) 11th June 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Elizabeth Fulloon/Raine Matron Superintendent of the Parramatta Female Factory more
Convict SIG (Registration) 13th August 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: They Sent Me North: Female Convicts in the Hunter more
Convict SIG (Registration) 8th October 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Convicts assigned to the Australian Agricultural Company more
Convict SIG (Registration) 10th December 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Sharing Convict Research Successes and End of Year Celebration more