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Where were Tasmania’s main convict jail stations located?
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Tasmania’s main convict jail stations, which were used to hold offenders who had committed serious crimes, were located at the following sites:
- Port Arthur: Established in 1830 on the Tasman Peninsula, this was the major site for punishing transported convicts who had further transgressed. It also included a reformatory for boys at Point Puer.12
- Macquarie Harbour: This location served as a primary site for the servitude of serious offenders.2
- Maria Island: Situated off the east coast of Tasmania, this island was also used as a place for the further punishment of convicts.23