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Parramatta People: George Salter

Follow the tale of George Salter who begins life as a farmer in England, gets caught for smuggling, is transported to New South Wales and prospers as an emancipated convict, before drink finally gets the better of him. 

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George Salter: from convict to cattleman

George Salter: from convict to cattleman

Follow the tale of George Salter who begins life as a farmer in England, gets caught for smuggling, is transported to New South Wales and prospers as an emancipated convict, before drink finally gets the better of him. 

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Parramatta People: Baludarri

Learn about young Burramatagal man, Baludarri, who was one of the first Indigenous people to initiate trade with early settlers.
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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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Parramatta People: Matron Gordon

Learn the story of Ann Gordon, the longest serving matron at the Parramatta Female Factory.
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