Parramatta’s Heritage Precinct, originally occupied by aborigines, and later the place of Australia’s oldest female convict site, has recently been rezoned to allow thousands of apartments to be built. Voice your objection …
Read MoreIn January I did a post asking people to sign a petition to help save Parramatta’s Historic Female Factory. Now we finally have some good news for you. The Parramatta Advertiser has reported ‘a victory for supporters of the historic Female Factory’.
Read MoreThe Parramatta Female Factory Precinct is the location of Australia’s first purpose built convict establishment for women and children. Despite this important history, the Precinct has not been recognised as a National Heritage site. The Parramatta Female Factory Precinct Association is preparing a national heritage listing application, and needs your help by signing a petition.
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