In the first half of the 19th century, at least sixty Aboriginal men from New South Wales were transported as convicts. Kristyn Harman discusses their labours within the convict system, the rationale for putting them to work, and the outcomes.

The art of cutting stone: Aboriginal convict labour in 19th-century New South Wales and Van Diemen´s Land

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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The art of cutting stone: Aboriginal convict labour in 19th-century New South Wales and Van Diemen´s Land

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