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Emu Plains (No. 1 ) Government - Agricultural station

Placename
Emu Plains (No. 1 ) Government - Agricultural station
Layer
Convict Sites - Aust and Norfolk Isl.
Type
Other

Details

Description

Government Agricultural establishment. Described by Macquarie 1821 as: ' Strong log and weather-boarded Huts, for the residence and accommodation of 500 male convicts, with kitchen gardens inclosed and attached to the said huts, for the use of the convicts'. Associated commandants house, Military barracks and agricultural buildings. Also housed female convicts in some periods.

Sources

ID
tc4815

Extended Data

Start Year
1819
End year
1832