Australian War Memorial. Labour Australia. Australian Screen. The Bloods. SANFL. Beside the Yarra. Forced Migration. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the British correctional system became severely overburdened.
The population of England rose dramatically, and London soon became overcrowded. Poverty and social injustice were rife, child labour and long working hours were widespread, and living conditions were squalid and filthy. Many were unemployed, and crime was rampant. Black-eyed Sue and Sweet Poll of Plymouth taking leave of their lovers who are going to Botany Bay (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Britain’s police and penitentiary system were practically non-existent. ATUA. ADB Home. Free Settler or Felon? Bushrangers.