Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay by F.W. Mole (1931)

Moreton Bay is a historical novel by F.W. Mole, set in the early 19th century in the Moreton Bay region of Australia. The novel follows the story of two young men, William and John, who are sent to the penal colony of Moreton Bay as convicts. The two men must learn to survive in the harsh environment of the penal colony, while also dealing with the harsh treatment of the guards and the other convicts. Along the way, they make friends with some of the other convicts, and eventually find a way to escape the colony. The novel follows their journey as they make their way back to England, and the struggles they face along the way. The novel is a powerful story of survival and resilience, and a vivid portrait of life in the penal colony of Moreton Bay.

By F.W. Mole · First published 1931 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 32 chapters · 76,841 words

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F.W. (Frederick William) Mole (who also wrote under the name of 'Dunbar') was born at Harlaxton, near Toowoomba, on 7 June 1865, and Died 2 October 1946 at Mole Street, Teneriffe, a suburb of Brisbane, aged 81 years.

Following his retirement as Public Curator, Mole set himself up in business as a Registered Conveyancer.

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Australia · colonial history · settlement · indigenous culture · exploration · adventure · nature · conflict · survival · migration · landscape · community

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