The number of French people living in the Colony was in all probability somewhat understated, escapées and expirées from the penal settlement of New Caledonia, who added to the number of the French resident in New South Wales, giving false names and claiming as birthplaces countries other than their own.

But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.

Mark answered, 'I've known Ian McCafferty pertineer all his life.'

What's yer fettle marra?