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The First Australian Textile Mill
A man called Simeon Lord established the first textile mill in Australia in Sydney, and in the following year agreed to dye and dress the fabric from the Female Factory in Parramatta. -
Another Textile Factory
A second mill was established at Blackwattle Bay, Sydney. It was said to manufacture the finest, and coarsest cloths. -
Seven Textile Mills
By this time, seven textile mills were operational, spinning fabrics at high speeds. -
Tweed Clothing
Most people in the colony, by this time, were wearing tweeds made at Parramatta. -
The Output of Woollen Cloth
The amoutn of woollen cloths being exported around the colony was 253000 yards per year!