Convict administration - The Assignment Period: 1803-1839 Convict administration - The Assignment Period: 1803-1839Convicts" food and clothing needs were transferred to private settlers during the Assignment Period. Landholders were required to take on at least one convict for every 100 acres. Recordkeeping practices were designed to record each convict"s "career". Convicts" food and clothing needs were transferred to private settlers during the Assignment Period. Landholders were required to take on at least one convict for every 100 acres. Recordkeeping practices were designed to record each convict"s "career".https://www.linc.tas.gov.au/convict-portal/pages/convict-life.aspx Blay recognised the type of boat. It was a wherry. They used them on the Thames to transport people and goods.

