Convict Special Interest Group
Aims
This group provides a forum for learning, discussion, and exchange of information about Australia’s convict era.
Meeting Time
This SIG meets at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of even-numbered months.
Australia Eastern Time
Meeting Place
Hybrid meetings via Zoom or in person at the Family History ACT (FHACT) Education room at Cook.
Who May Attend?
Any member of FHACT who is interested in our Convict past.
Please join FHACT so that you can participate in this Special Interest Group.
Contact
For more information about this group please Contact Convict SIG
Scheduled Events
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Convict SIG (Registration) 11th June 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Elizabeth Fulloon/Raine Matron Superintendent of the Parramatta Female Factory more
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Convict SIG (Registration) 13th August 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: They Sent Me North: Female Convicts in the Hunter more
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Convict SIG (Registration) 8th October 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Convicts assigned to the Australian Agricultural Company more
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Convict SIG (Registration) 10th December 2025 7:30 pm Meeting Topic: Sharing Convict Research Successes and End of Year Celebration more