Free Settlers

Women Free Settlers

Mar 20, 1823

In the 1830s, Port Phillip was growing at a startling rate, and female convicts and free settlers were sent to Victoria in response to the resulting labour shortage.

Free Settlers

May 23, 1830

In the early years of the colony, very few settlers came to Australia. Free settlers had to fund their own transport and were usually quite wealthy.

Settlers

Mar 20, 1867

A settler is a person who has migrated to an area and established permanent residence there.