This morning, I was escorted to captain’s tent, and I was nervous as I walked in. Inside, Captain was sitting on a chair as if he were the king of the world. When he saw me, he told me that I had disobeyed the Governor’s orders and I should have a good night sleep, as […]
Historical Fiction
Dan-2
Today, I remembered that there was a law that said if we took something from the neighbouring people (Warawi), we would have to give the owner consumption. I talked to Soldier Goodwin about it, but he said it was the Governor’s orders, but it wasn’t, it was Captain’s. Because the Governor said we couldn’t steal […]
Dan 1788
Today, something terrible happened. I had to take away Warawi’s Native dog. This is what happened: Today, Warawi’s Native Dog kept on following me, and captain saw her. He asked me if it was a Native Dog. I couldn’t lie, so I told him “Yes, sir.” As soon as I said that, I knew I […]
The First Fleet: Elizabeth
I am scared, today, the police came in and said that we were setting off on a boat to a place tomorrow. It is going to sail for 6 months to get there. It is called Sydney Core, Oh sorry, I meant to say Sydney Cove. I stole a bonnet and a shawl worth 7 […]
My Place – 1788
Today, Me and Burani decided to cheer Mung up with a cook-off, but Burani wanted to fish. What!? That’s impossible! So I challenged him to a dance-off, and whoever won would get to fish. I danced confidently, and at the end I finished off with a dazzling wallaby. Then Burani danced out a bird, but […]