Mitchell River Mission, at Trubanaman, was established by the Church of England in 1905. In 1918 the mission relocated to a site on Magnificent Creek and was given the name Kowanyama (however, for many years after this move it was still referred to as Mitchell River Mission). In 1966, the Anglican Church approached the government…
The Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane Congregation, a Catholic religious order of women from Ireland, was established on 10 May 1861 at the invitation of Bishop Quinn. The Sisters operated orphanages and industrial schools, before late moving away from institutional care to family group homes. The Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane Congregation joined the Australian Federation of…
The Lockhart River Mission, on Cape York Peninsula, was run by the Church of England, and operated a dormitory system to house Mission children. It opened in 1924 and control was handed over the the State Government in 1967. The Lockhart River Mission followed the usual pattern for Church of England missions, which was to…
Grey Cottage, at Manly West, was run by the Open Brethren (Council of Silky Oaks Children’s Haven). It was situated on the site of Silky Oaks Haven for Children. Grey Cottage opened in 1960 and was renamed Alexander Cottage in 1991.
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. .
The Australian Christian Churches is the new name for the Assemblies of God. The name was changed in 2007.
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.
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, 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, at Hawthorne, was run by the Open Brethren and the Silky Oaks Children’s Haven Council. It opened in 1977 and closed in 1993.
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