<p>In this episode, host Jennifer Twemlow speaks with historian Cathy Dunn about the early convict history of Norfolk Island, known as the Colonial Settlement (1788-1814). Cathy shares compelling stories of the island’s early days—of survival, punishment, and resilience in one of the most isolated places in the British Empire. Listeners will hear about the devastating wreck of the <em>Sirius</em>, the harsh realities faced by male and female convicts, surprising opportunities for them, and the unique role Norfolk Island played in Australia’s convict era.</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS</p><p><br></p><p>Want to learn more about Norfolk Island? Then click on the link:</p><p>https://www.australianhistoryresearch.info/</p><p><br></p><p>Get your copy of Convict Australia, Extraordinary true stories of shipwrecks, riots, daring escapes and more.</p><p>https://www.amazon.com.au/Convict-Australia-Extraordinary-stories-shipwrecks/dp/0648946819 </p><p><br></p><p>Get your copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: https://www.amazon.com.au/Convict-Sydney-real-life-stories-prisoners/dp/0648946800</p><p><br></p><p>Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia?fbclid=IwAR20AHUPtxSEW0HONdIWOmrAgY8YjXAHM3S1OCJtbpqwM2cT46a7aZW2t0Q" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ConvictAustralia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the conversation on our Facebook &amp; Instagram pages:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/173850624015866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/convict_australia/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/convict_australia/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find Convict Australia on TikTok:</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@convict.australia</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>