The history of convicts in Australia is filled with horrors, but none more terrifying than James Thomas Morisset, Lieutenant Colonel of the 80th Regiment and Commandant of the second convict settlement at Norfolk Island.

From 1829 to 1834 Morisset, known as King Lash ruled with an iron lash with many wanting the sweet relief of death instead of more lashes.

Join Paul B Kidd and John Stanley to hear the tale of King Lash.

 

The history of convicts in Australia is filled with horrors, but none more terrifying than James Thomas Morisset, Lieutenant Colonel of the 80th Regiment and Commandant of the second convict settlement at Norfolk Island.
From 1829 to 1834 Morisset, known as King Lash ruled with an iron lash with many wanting the sweet relief of death instead of more lashes.
Join Paul B Kidd and John Stanley to hear the tale of King Lash.
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