Category Archives: Parramatta

Rydalmere, NSW. Finding the Female Orphans of Parramatta

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Explorers Tree

Who were the children of the Female Orphan School? Joseph Lycett, Female Orphan School near Parramatta, 1825. NLA 135702032 Fortunately, April Collison wrote a booklet on the history of the Female Orphan School (FOS), in 1986, which has been the … Continue reading →

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Rydalmere, NSW. The Female Orphan School Survives

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Explorers Tree

Echoes of another time and place Female Orphan School Parramatta, RG 2019. How often have you driven over the Parramatta River on James Ruse Drive? If you are heading north you may catch a glimpse of the Female Orphan School … Continue reading →

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Parramatta, NSW. Exploring Parramatta

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Explorers Tree

Treasuring the Old Amongst the New Parramatta has always been an interesting and historical place. Even though the skyscrapers are now overwhelming, there are still plenty of historical gems hidden away, including Experiment Farm Cottage, Hambledon Cottage, Elizabeth Farm at … Continue reading →

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ADB: Australia’s First Three Fleets 1787-1791

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Explorers Tree

While having a quite coffee at the National Library of Australia cafe I came across an article in their June 2016 magazine on the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB). My blog on Parramatta Cemetery contained information on first fleeters buried … Continue reading →

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Parramatta, NSW. St John’s Cemetery

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Explorers Tree

PECULIAR FAMILY TRIALS Have you ever been curious about why people visit cemeteries or headstones? I recently visited St John’s Cemetery for a tour by the Friends of St John’s Cemetery. These dedicated volunteers are passionate about St John’s and … Continue reading →

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