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convicts are divided into gangs, and are not expected to work too long hours, unless they commit crimes of misconduct. Magistrate has the power to punish such convicts, up to 300 lashes.

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The convicts in service of the Government are divided into gangs. They worked from 6-3 everyday. They were looked after by the government. This meant the government paid for they food, clothing and where they were lived. They were punished by the magistrate if they did anything out of line. They generally were punished by going to the gaol gang. This meant they did public work in irons from 6-6 with no hours for profit or amusement.

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Life during the early period was seen to be fair and labour driven. Convicts were given clothes and food by the government. Convicts were given ample opportunity to succeed in their own lives. Punishments were decided by the magistrate. -Beania

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Convicts were given the opportunity to amusement and to do things for themselves once their "permanent" shifts were over.

People in charge of the convicts were not allowed to punish them but instead would present them before the magistrate.

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The convicts were mainly taken care of unless they had breached the rules of their work then they would be severely punished

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The convicts were mainly taken care of unless they had breached the rules of their work then they would be severely punished

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should convicts err in work and labour, they were taken by their superintendent to the magistrate to decide on punishment, which could be lashing or exiled to another colony.

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Females lived in a apartment above the men that work in the Pparramatta factory. Their employment picking, spinning and carding wool. They finished work in the factory at 1pm. Then they were allowed to return to their lodging. Weekly Rations consisted of four pounds and ten ounces of flour or two pounds of pork. Children received one and half rations.

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women in Paramatta factory employed by spinning wool, and the women imprisoned also worked here.

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Female remain in a wooden building near the factory
Upper floor for pregnant females
Ground floor for the employed men in the factory

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females bring their child along

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the government takes care of the females and their children

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They were given bread and a few ounces for the hours they worked.

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Women were to perform a specific amount of work daily and when complete, were able to proceed to their homes and spend time in leisure.

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Children are maintained by government

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A lot of the buildings that were provided for the convicts had limited windows, possibly to represent how much of freedom they had.

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Convicts are clothed, supported and lodge  by the settlers

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Convicts were distributed among settlers aswell. Settlers were expected to cloth, feed and house them. They worked the same hours as government convicts. No punishment could be given out by the settlers. Convicts had the power to lodge a complaint against his master. The convicts also had the chance to become settlers. This happened if they were well behaved and industrious.

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Convicts work same hours as set by the government  and when they finish they can work on their own

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Most female convicts were sent to settler's houses to work per request, but instead of working as a maid they were used for their bodies and related services, as a result many children born to these houses were illegitimate, by the arrival of Governor Bligh 2/3 of children were born out of wedlock . A way to resolve the issue of bastard children prostitution had become a rare practice and marriages had become more common.

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Female convicts were greatly outnumbered by male convicts ( a scale of 2/1). High rates of prostitution because of this and lack of barriers between the males and females. 2/3 of children born annually were illegitimate children. This tells us that convict life was pretty harsh and immoral, and particularly the lower society lacked dignity.

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Master has no power over the convicts as corporal punishment

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Convicts were employed by settlers, where they were fed, clothed and sheltered. Convicts had the rights to complain to a magistrate of their poor treatment.

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Servant has the power to complain if he was ill used by his master

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Convicts employed under the Government were actually worse than servants, having a bad character, as they were willing to take bribes.
Convicts were assigned according to their past as in whether they were being punished or just assigned for a contract.

Number of convicts was decreased.

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Two-thirds of the offspring birthed annually were illegitimate, upon the arrival of Governor Bligh.

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Bribery amongst the convicts were a common thing at the time

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Bribery amongst the convicts were a common thing at the time

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Government demands for females to be separated from the male population until they could be efficiently distributed to ensure the advantages of industry and decent character.

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Convicts that committed a crime within the colony were kept for working on the roads and irons 

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Convicts that committed a crime within the colony were kept for working on the roads and irons 

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During this period convicts were parted into different works which depended on the crimes they have committed. 

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During this period convicts were parted into different works which depended on the crimes they have committed. 

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The expense of each convict 40£ a year where as free labourer 70£