We spent a few days in Port Macquarie which is about 400kms north of Sydney. It used to be a penal colony back in the early 1800's. Our caravan park is located near the ocean and within walking distance to the town centre. We visited an old court house built by the convicts. The laws were very harsh in those days and many were flogged for even minor offences. Bob was made an honorary judge and sentenced me to solitary confinement for misbehaving. After escaping I ran for safety to the oldest church in Australia were Bob's cousin is the minister. I was forgiven and have seen the light! (usually in the beer fridge).
This old church was built by the convicts and took 4 years to complete. The old pews were originally built by members of the church. The convicts sat in the back guarded by armed soldiers.
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