S4E8 Norfolk Island with Cathy Dunn - Part 2

In this episode, host Jennifer Twemlow continues her conversation with historian Cathy Dunn, this time turning to the second phase of Norfolk Island’s convict history — the notorious Penal Settlement (1825–1855). Often described as “hell on earth,” this period saw the island transformed into one of the harshest and most feared places of punishment in the British Empire. Cathy shares the stories of brutality, survival, and resistance that defined life on the island. LINKS Want to learn more about Norfolk Island? Then click on the link: Get your copy of Convict Australia, Extraordinary true stories of shipwrecks, riots, daring escapes and more. Get your copy of Convict Sydney, the real-life stories of 32 prisoners: Support Convict Australia and receive goodies such as the Convict Australia Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the conversation on our Facebook & Instagram pages: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Convict Australia on TikTok:

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S4E8 Norfolk Island with Cathy Dunn - Part 2 is an episode from Convict Australia by Jennifer Twemlow.

This episode is 00:39:15 long.

This episode was published on Aug 16, 2025.

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