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George Mealmaker 1793

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John Kay
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Kay, John

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Factory Above the Gaol

Australia's first female factory at Parramatta (known as the 'Factory Above the Gaol') was Governor King's attempt at finding a solution to the problem of accommodating the colony's abundance of unemployed convict women at the same time as protecting them, and the young colony, against corrupt influences. In its industrial capacity, the factory in excelled in its early years. As a refuge-cum-guardian of public morality, it fell considerably short with severe over-crowding and deteriorating buildings.

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Mealmaker, George

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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.