Quote ="Bigpev"my long lost ancestor old father Pev was transported twice,
second time for life in 1810, his crimes fighting in a pub first time ten years, came home was hungry and nicked a sheep, so he was lucky he could have hung for that. Now there are more Ozzie Pevs than anywhere else.
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They often did get deported as an alternative to hanging. Although most died in transit. Those that survived the trip were particularly tough. Those that survived their 2 years hard labour at Port Jackson/New Albion/Sydney Cove/Sydney
(same place) were granted a plot of land. So, we end up with an uber fit and tough bunch after a 3 year stretch who in turn reproduce with other uber fit and tough types. And we wonder why they're good at sport! (Until the last year or so where the wheels have fallen off a bit)
RP the geek tonight.
second time for life in 1810, his crimes fighting in a pub first time ten years, came home was hungry and nicked a sheep, so he was lucky he could have hung for that. Now there are more Ozzie Pevs than anywhere else. 
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Glad to hear it because it's all your gonna get. 
