Hi Peter,

There has been quite a lot published about convict tattoos. Perhaps you could contact historian Prof David Kent who has a special interest in the subject?
See: ht tp://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/res-14.html
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Also: www.members.optusnet.com.au/lenorefrost/tattoos.html

Sue