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 (Information) 13th December 2023 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Stephanie Ryan: The Penal Settlement at Moreton Bay 1824-1839 more
Convict SIG (Information) 14th February 2024 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: The Penal Settlement at Port Macquarie more
Convict SIG (Information) 10th April 2024 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Conviction Politics more
Convict SIG (Information) 12th June 2024 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Unusual Convict Arrivals more
Convict SIG (Information) 14th August 2024 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Convicts in West Australia and Fremantle Prison more
Convict SIG (Information) 9th October 2024 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Convict Departures more
Convict SIG (Information) 11th December 2024 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Sharing and End of Year Event more