Lags: the West Australian Convict Experience
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About this Event
Unlike other places in Australia, the Swan River colony was founded as a free settlement, but after two decades of unremitting struggle, the settlers appealed to Britain for convicts to help build the colony.
Convicts known as ‘LAGS’ coming to Western Australia generally had a better experience than those in New South Wales and Tasmania, and many later became valuable citizens, helping to lay the foundations of Western Australia.
Hear Bill Edgar talk about some of the fascinating lives of these men, and their contribution to our history
Date: Tuesday 23 March 2021
Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Venue: Stirling Libraries - Karrinyup
Cost: Free
Limited numbers & bookings are essential.
Social distancing and Safe WA registry measures will be observed during this event.
