Port Arthur is probably the most significant colonial
penal settlement in Australia. Being purpose built within a remote coastal
landform, it ensured nature formed the prison bars of years gone by. Throughout
its long history, only two escapes were ever recorded.
A place of degradation and deprivation; horror and
reflection, Port Arthur will be tragically remembered as much for its penal
history as it will be for the horrific events of 28th April, 1996.
Death has taken its
toll
Some pain knows no
release
But the knowledge of
brave compassion
Shines like a pool of
peace.
May we who come to
this garden
Cherish life for the
sake of those who died
Cherish compassion for
the sake of those who gave aid
Cherish peace for the
sake of those in pain.
Margaret Scott 2000
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| Reflective mood in Memorial Garden within ruins of Broad Arrow cafe |
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