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The life of Mary Reibey
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Mary Haydock is born
Mary was born in Lancasshire, England -
Mary began formal education
Unlike a majority of the women in her time, Mary was well educated and could read and write fluently. -
Mary is arrested in 1791 for stealing a horse in England
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Mary is sentenced to 7 years transportation to Australia
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Mary arrives in Sydney as a convict on the 'Royal Admiral'
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Mary marries Thomas Reibey
He was a junior officer of the 'Britania' -
Mary and Thomas had seven children between the years 1794-1811
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Mary takes over Thomas' business after his death.
She ran cargo, coal, cedar, fur and skin businesses. -
Mary is deceased
Mary passed away in Newtown, Sydney. -
Mary is on the Australian $20 note
Mary continues to be commemorated by Australians today as a significant person in Australia's colonial history. The note was originally published in 1975.