Kings Town
Newcastle was originally called King's Town and was first settled in 1801.
This first settlement only lasted 8 months however, and in 1804 this area was resettled and renamed Newcastle.
In its first years, King's Town and Newcastle were little more than a highly restricted prison, no one was allowed to enter or leave the settlement without the express prior permission from the governor.
Even a wayward crew member or captain from a visiting ship could be punished with lashings if found on land after dark.
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