Television TV

Against The Wind

Australian mini series created in the 1970's starring Jon English.

The storyline was about the struggles of prisoners who were transported to Australia.

The story began in Ireland in 1798 where the Mulvane family lived. Mary, the eldest daughter committed and crime and was exported as a prisoner to Australia where she meets a fellow convict, Jonathan Garrett

Filmed at the Old Sydney Town, NSW and in Geelong, Victoria, this series covers Australian history from 1798 to 1812.

The theme song was "Six Ribbons".


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