September 20, 1822 – Alexander Pearce and five others escape Macquarie Harbour
Alexander Pearce was a convict in the Macquarie Harbour Penal Station, a “secondary punishment” penal colony located on Sarah Island...
March 29, 2021
Words From The Executioner To Alexander Pearce
July 19, 1824 — Alexander Pearce is hanged for his crimes
Finally, after escaping twice from custody, and participating in the murders of 6 men (at least two of whom he...
February 19, 2021
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