Dictionary of Sydney

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Mealmaker, George

Scottish weaver who arrived as a political transportee having railed against the despotism and tyranny of the British government. Chosen by Governor King, he enjoyed brief success establishing a weaving industry at the Female Factory in Parramatta.

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Born
Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland
10 Feb 1768
Arrived Sydney
Royal Admiral
20 Nov 1800
Died
Sydney
30 Mar 1808
Occupation
Position
1800
1803 - 1807