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Alexander Cottage

Alexander Cottage, at Manly West, is run by the Open Brethren (Council of Silky Oaks Children’s Haven). It replaced Grey Cottage and is situated on the site of the Silky Oaks Haven for Children. Alexander Cottage opened in 1991. In 2014 it was still operating. .

Australian Christian Churches

The Australian Christian Churches is the new name for the Assemblies of God. The name was changed in 2007.

Bay Cottage

Bay Cottage, at Manly West, was run by the Open Brethren (Council of Silky Oaks Children’s Haven). It opened in 1970 and closed January 1998.

Durak Cottage

Durack Cottage, at Durack, was run by the Open Brethren (Council of Silky Oaks Children’s Haven). It opened prior to December 1981 and closed in 1993.

Farm Cottage

Farm Cottage, at Manly West, was run by the Open Brethren (Council of Silky Oaks Children’s Haven). It opened in 1965 and funding ceased in 1989.

Balmoral Cottage

Balmoral Cottage, at Hawthorne, was run by the Open Brethren and the Silky Oaks Children’s Haven Council. It opened in 1977 and closed in 1993.

Bethesda Children’s Home

The Bethesda Children’s Home, in Rockhampton, was run by the Salvation Army. It opened in 1977. Previously it was known as the Bethesda Hostel and Childrens’ Home. It closed in 1979.

Bethesda Hostel

The Bethesda Hostel, in Rockhampton, was run by the Salvation Army. Previously, it was known as the Bethesda Hospital and Hostel. In 1976, it was renamed Bethesda Hostel and Childrens’ Home.

Bethesda Hostel and Children’s Home

The Bethesda Hostel and Children’s Home, in Rockhampton, was run by the Salvation Army. It opened in 1976. Previously it was known as the Bethesda Hostel. In 1977, it was renamed Bethesda Children’s Home.

Glenties Mothers’ Hospital

The Glenties Mothers’ Hospital, in Rockhampton, was run by the Salvation Army. Until 1924, it had been known as the Glenties Rescue Home. It provided care for babies awaiting adoption, and young girls who were pregnant, destitute or homeless. It also functioned as a private maternity hospital for married women. In 1938, it was renamed…