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Maria Island, Van Diemen's Land, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Maria Island, Van Diemen's Land, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Maria Island, Van Diemen's Land, [now Tasmania, Australia], 1850. Maria Island...was named after Van Diemen's daughter. In 1825 it was made a penal settlement for convicts...A small town was soon formed, to which the name of Darlington was given...Darlington consists of the residence of the Magistrate, Superintendent, and other officers, a capacious store and hospital, a chapel and school-room, barracks for the military and convicts...Fish, excellent in quality, is caught all round the coast in abundance ; the lagoons supply fine eels, and the oysters found in Oyster-bay are superior in size and flavour to most in the colony. Quail and wild duck are in abundance; but a great drawback to the sportsman's enjoyment is the constant dread of treading on snakes, of which there are a great many, and all venomous...We have to thank a Correspondent, "T. J. L." for the accompanying Sketch'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Maria Island, located in Van Diemen's Land (now known as Tasmania, Australia), was named after the Dutch explorer Anthony van Diemen's daughter. In 1825, it was transformed into a penal settlement for convicts, and a small town named Darlington was soon established. The town consisted of the residence of the Magistrate, Superintendent, and other officers, a large store and hospital, a chapel and school-room, barracks for the military and convicts. The coastline of Maria Island was abundant in fish, and the lagoons supplied fine eels and superior-sized and flavored oysters. Quail and wild duck were plentiful, but the sportsman's enjoyment was often hindered by the constant fear of encountering venomous snakes. This engraving, from the Illustrated London News in 1850, depicts a scene of boats and a sailing boat off the coast of Maria Island. The image provides a glimpse into the colonial life of the time, with the presence of a transport boat, used for bringing convicts to the island, and a sailing boat, used for fishing or transportation. The print, titled 'Maria Island, Van Diemen's Land,' was created in the 19th century and offers a fascinating insight into the colonial era, with its focus on the penal settlement and the natural resources of the island. The image was published in the Illustrated London News, a popular British newspaper of the time, and was likely created by an unknown artist or engraver. The print also highlights the importance of water transport during the colonial period, with boats playing a crucial role in the daily life of the settlers. The image captures the rugged beauty of the island and the vastness of the ocean, making it a valuable historical record of a significant period in Tasmanian history.
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