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Parramatta People: Betty Eccles

Discover the intriguing tale of Betty Eccles’ rise from convict woman to Australia’s oldest dairy maid in this video which traces her life story from farm worker in Kent to favoured servant to governors in Parramatta.

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Betty Eccles, a story of reinvention

Betty Eccles, a story of reinvention

Discover the intriguing tale of Betty Eccles’ rise from convict woman to Australia’s oldest dairy maid in this video which traces her life story from farm worker in Kent to favoured servant to governors in Parramatta.

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