When convict transportation to Van Diemen’s Land ceased in 1853, new institutions started using unoccupied parts of the Female Factory site. The main site was proclaimed a gaol in 1856 and transferred to local authorities – although remained known as ‘the Female Factory’. Three new site users moved in during 1869: a male invalid depot,…
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Just days after the first women were relocated to Cascades, the Rules and Regulations for the management of the House of Correction were issued to the Principal Superintendent. The rules outlined the staff required to manage the establishment: a Superintendent, a Matron, an Overseer and Task Mistress for the Crime Class, a Porter, a Clerk…
The Cascades Female Factory opens daily from 10:00am to 4:30pm with regular tours available throughout the day. Immerse yourself with an engaging guided tour to hear more of the stories of the women who have shaped the foundation of modern Australia. Site Entry Tickets : Adult $25 Concession $15 Child $10 Family $60 Definition of Ticket Types “Concession”…
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Our visitors are welcome to take photographs and make audio and video recordings at the sites for their own use and to share with family and friends #cascadesfemalefactory @cascadesfemalefactory. Any commercial production requires written approval and is subject to the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority Filming and Photography Guidelines, which are incorporated in the form here.…
By car The Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is at 16 Degraves Street, South Hobart, approximately 10 minutes drive from Hobart’s CBD and only a short distance from the Cascade Brewery. There are two entrances to the site on Degraves Street and Syme Street. On street parking is available in Degraves and Syme Streets. Accessible…
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Cascades Female Factory Historic Site aims to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for the largely untold story of female convicts sent to Australia. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site is the most significant site associated with female convicts in Australia, it is listed as one of the 11 sites that together form the Australian Convict…