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Outbreak at Castle Hill
- When
- 4 March 1804
- Where
- Castle Hill
Convicts escaped from a prison farm at Castle Hill on 4 March 1804, led by Philip Cunningham, signaling the start of the rebellion.
On 4 March 1804, 233 convicts led by Philip Cunningham escaped from a prison farm. John Cavenah set fire to his hut as the signal. The rebels gathered weapons, ammunition, and food from local supporters and the government farm, intending to capture ships to sail to Ireland.
Sources
- Castle Hill convict rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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