Dictionary of Sydney

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Roman Catholic Orphanage

Two storey Georgian style building which featured a schoolroom, masters parlour and storeroom and both upper floors were fitted out with dormitories, staff and servants quarters. It was utilised for a variety of purposes in succeeding decades including an infamous reformatory and training school.

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Milestone
Constructed
1840 - 1844
Name
Alternate
Parramatta Girls Home
Alternate
Industrial School for Girls
1887
Alternate
Norma Parker Correctional Centre
1980 - 2010
Property
Part of
Occupied by
Occupied by
1844 - 1886
Type