Life in Early Sydney for Convicts

Where did convicts live in early Sydney?

• On settler farms

• In the Governor's house

• In an area known as 'The Rocks'

• In government buildings

What was the Tank Stream used for?

• For grazing animals

• As a place to build houses

• For washing clothes

• As a source of fresh water

What were convicts given as daily rations?

• 450 grams of salted beef or pork, corn, and wheat flour

• Fish and shellfish

• Fresh vegetables and fruits

• Only bread and water

What kind of work did female convicts do?

• Cutting down trees

• Building furniture

• Working as cooks, maids, nurses, or washerwomen

• Pulling carts

What did convicts wear after work and on weekends?

• Uniforms

• Traditional Aboriginal clothing

• Fancy coats, tailor-made dresses, new shoes, and hats

• Their work clothes