TALES FROM PORT ARTHUR.
Published In: Australian Geographic, 2025, n. 187. P. 40 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: MATHIS, ESME 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania, Australia, which is known for its dark history as a former convict settlement and the site of a tragic massacre in 1996. Established in 1830, Port Arthur served as a secondary punishment station for male convicts and is now recognized as Australia's largest and best-preserved convict site, featuring over 30 historical buildings. The site has evolved from a place of shame to a significant aspect of national identity, with public interest in its convict past increasing over the years. Additionally, the 1996 massacre led to major changes in gun control laws in Australia, and today, a memorial garden at Port Arthur commemorates the victims of that event. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Australian Geographic. 2025/07, Issue 187, p40
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Law
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0816-1658
- Accession Number:186096931
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