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Colonists and Convicts 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
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Colonists and Convicts 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Colonists and Convicts, 1864. Australian Colonist says: Now, Mr. Bull! Don t shoot any more of your Rubbish here, or I shall Quarrel. Australia had long been a dumping-ground for the British criminal classes and Australian objections were frequent. This cartoon illustrates this conflict, with Mr Policeman Bull emptying the royal van of the latest batch of British villains onto Australian soil, to the annoyance of the Australian worker. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 29, 1864
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The print titled "Colonists and Convicts 1864" by John Tenniel captures the tension between Australia and Britain during the 19th century. The image depicts an allegorical figure representing Australia, dressed as a worker with a straw hat, axe in hand, and wearing a look of anger on his face. Standing opposite him is Mr Policeman Bull, symbolizing Britain, emptying a royal van filled with British criminals onto Australian soil. During this time period, Australia had become known as a dumping ground for British convicts. The cartoon illustrates the conflict arising from this practice, with the Australian colonist expressing his frustration to Mr Bull: "Now, Mr. Bull! Don't shoot any more of your Rubbish here or I shall Quarrel". This quote represents the objections raised by Australians against being burdened with criminals sent from Britain. The artist's use of caricature and satire highlights the political undertones of this issue. Tenniel's engraving skillfully portrays the clash between two nations through symbolism and visual storytelling. This historic image serves as a reminder of Australia's colonial past and its struggle for independence from British influence. It reflects both the hardships faced by early settlers in building their new nation while also shedding light on tensions between colonists and convicts during that era. Overall, Tenniel's artwork encapsulates an important moment in Australian history when it sought to establish its own identity separate from its origins as a penal colony.
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