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Extract from the records of the convict colony of New South Wales, 1792
(PRO ref: CO 201/8 f131)
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Study this source carefully. Different parts of the source will contain clues about why the British became empire
builders in Australia. As you study the source, ask yourself:
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What does this source tell you about the size of the convict colony in 1792?
Is the colony growing?
What clues does this source provide about why the British became empire builders in Australia?
What are the main concerns expressed in this source?
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Source 5a
Extract from the records of the convict colony of New South Wales, 1792
(PRO ref: CO 201/8 f131)
Source 5b
Extract from the records of the convict colony of New South Wales, 1792
(PRO ref: CO 201/8 f131)
Source 5c
Extract from the records of the convict colony of New South Wales, 1792
(PRO ref: CO 201/8 f131)