Mary Reibey: A Short Biography with Student Activities

Famous People for School Students

Mary Reibey (1777-1855) NEW
Mary Reibey was an English-born merchant, shipowner and trader who was transported to Australia as a convict. After gaining her freedom, she was viewed by her contemporaries as a community role model and became legendary as a successful businesswoman in the colony.

This digital publication is supplied in interactive PDF format with a school site licence to reproduce for hard copy use and electronic use on all devices. The purchase of one copy allows its use in the whole school forever! This is a new edition of Mary Reibey. All previous editions are out of print.

• Read on an electronic book reader
• Computer, iPad, Kindle, iPhone
• Print to read in hard copy
• Make class sets (No restrictions!)
• School site licence

Activities book (40 pages). School site licence. These resources can be used by teachers to encourage students to read widely and be inspired by the deeds of others.

• Reading and Comprehension Test
• Language Conventions Test
• Time Trial
• Crossword
• Interview
• Research activity
• Answers