I'm writing to you from Sand Fly Point (now Grays Point) in the city of Albion (now Sydney) in the country of New Holland (now Australia) regarding the proposal to rename Port Hacking ( , June 19). / (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading The fact is countless places have been renamed throughout history. The only way we progress as a society is through change.
If we didn't change only wealthy men would have the right to vote in this country. Women and less wealthy people would not have that basic right to have a say in their own lives. The list of such changes over time is endless, including on the issue of domestic violence.
As we all know, until quite recently police refused to get involved in cases of domestic violence. On the issue of domestic violence, it should be noted that Henry Hacking, was twice convicted of capital crimes and was twice sentenced to hang. The first was for shooting his mistress (wife) - even in 1803 they drew the line at shooting your partner.
On the second occasion, it was for stealing from the government stores at a time when they were a crucial source of food and rum (for trade) in the colony. It was such a serious crime at the time that even marines had been hanged for the offence. Frankly, I am a little uncomfortable living on the banks of this beautiful river which is named to honour such a man.
Congratulations on the great article on the Cliff Top Walk and the Bass and Flinders Memorial. I attended the dedication ceremony of the memori.
