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Between the arrival of the First Fleet in 1789 and
the end of the 19th century Australia was the temporary
home for a quarter of the line regiments of the British
Army. The red coat was the familiar sight of the great
British Empire, whether it was guarding convicts or
fighting renegade Aboriginals and bush rangers. Local's
were also recruited to join the Army and the infamous
New South Wales Corp was raised from local volunteers.
The brave men of the British Army Regiments meant
safety and security for both convicts and free men
alike. Some times discharged members of the Regiments
stayed on in Australia and contributed to the growth
of the Australian economy or joining the colonial
Police Forces.
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OZB1
MARINE
First Fleet 1789
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OZB2
PRIVATE
New South Wales Corp, 1800
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OZB3
PRIVATE
73rd (Royal Highland) Regiment
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OZB4
PRIVATE
46th Regiment of Foot, 1816
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OZB5
PRIVATE
3rd Regiment of Foot,
(the Buffs) 1823
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OZS1
CONVICT
SET
consisting of Non Commissioned
Officer, Overseer and three
convicts, 1828
(These figures are also available
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