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Thomas Rourke’s 100 acres of land was on the Brisbane Water (now known as the Hawkesbury River) at Cockle Creek. The land had been owned by his father and Patrick had sold it to Tom for a meagre sum; Tom’s plans for the future were enthusiastic and with his young wife Mary by his side, he knew they’d achieve great things in their little slice of paradise.
Tom had four convicts assigned to him to cultivate their land; he had a nervous relationship with the local natives and warned the four men to ...more
Tom had four convicts assigned to him to cultivate their land; he had a nervous relationship with the local natives and warned the four men to ...more
