JOURNAL ARTICLE

Soldier Convicts and the New South Wales Border Police, 1839-1846.

  • Published In: Journal of Australian Colonial History, 2023, v. 25. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Downes, Patricia 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the history of the New South Wales Border Police Force from 1839 to 1846, focusing on its composition of convict soldiers and their controversial role in frontier policing during the 'frontier wars'. It discusses their military backgrounds, deployment in controlling settler conflicts with Aboriginal populations, and their ultimate dissolution amidst public criticism and legislative challenges.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Australian Colonial History. 2023/01, Vol. 25, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1441-0370
  • Accession Number:178353007

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