James Freeman, one of the many convicts sent on Ships in the First Fleet, From England to Australia in 1787.
After arriving in Sydney 1788, So many convicts continued to steal from ration stores and officials tents.
Governor Phillip warned there would be death by hanging to anyone caught, but not before making James Freeman, The Hangman, as punishment for his crime.
Haunted & Historic Australia present "Criminals, Cut-Throats & Convicts"
This is James Freeman's Story
Australia's First Man Hung, Thomas Barrett, at Gallows Hill
In 1788, The First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay / Sydney, Australia.
Over 750 convicts from Britain, among them many characters, whose only fault was thievery for survival.
Haunted & Historic Australia present "Criminals, Cut-Throats & Convicts"
This is Thomas Barrett's story...