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Collection of photographs concerned with the activities of the Scheme, most photographs show the members, and children assisted by the Scheme, ca. 1930 / Royal Far West Children’s Health Scheme

Collection of photographs concerned with the activities of the Scheme, most photographs show the members, and children assisted by the Scheme, is a collection of 490 photographs. These records were deposited with the State Library of New South Wales in June 1971. Access Conditions These records are open access. For access to these records please…

Royal Far West Children’s Health Scheme (N.S.W.) aggregated collection of records

Royal Far West Children’s Health Scheme (N.S.W.) aggregated collection of records is held by the State Library of New South Wales. It comprises records about patients who received health services from Royal Far West in Manly. Access Conditions Public access to these records is restricted. Before accessing these records please contact Royal Far West for…

Benevolent Society of New South Wales Collection, 1813-1996

The Benevolent Society of New South Wales Collection, 1813-1996 is an aggregated collection held by the State Library of New South Wales. It comprises a large amount of records created between 1813 and 1996 by the Benevolent Society and its predecessor, the New South Wales Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and Benevolence. The aggregated collection…

Sydney City Mission photographs and a drawing, ca. 1892-1986

The archival collection Sydney City Mission photographs and a drawing includes 130 photographs, a water colour drawing, 65 lantern slides and 13 slides that depict Sydney City Mission activities, including children’s homes. These drawings, photographs and pictures are held by the State Library of New South Wales. Access Conditions People wishing to access these records…

Collection of the Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and the Solomon Islands Archives

The Collection of the Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and the Solomon Islands Archives contains records generated by the general administrative body of the Dominican Sisters, the Sisters themselves, and the ministries of the Sisters since 1867. The Archives are located at Strathfield, New South Wales. The records take the form of papers, photographs, slides,…

Records of Marella Mission Farm

The Records of Marella Mission Farm consist of records and published material created by the Sky Pilot Fellowship and Marella Mission Farm. They include personal details of children, staff records, and administrative and financial records. Marella’s general administration from 1950-1986 was undertaken by its Secretary-Treasurer, Norma Warwick, who created and managed many of the records…

Dreadnought Association – records, 1890-1997

This is a collection of records of the Dreadnought Association, which was formed in the 1970s by former ‘Dreadnought boys’ (child migrants brought to Australia by the Dreadnought Trust). The records relate to to child migration and to the Government Agricultural Farm at Scheyville. Access Conditions Please contact the State Library of New South Wales…

Dr. Dill Macky Memorial Home for Children records and pictorial material, 1910-1983

The Dr Dill Macky Memorial Home for Children records and pictorial material, 1910-1983 is a manuscript collection in the Mitchell Library. It comprises 17 boxes and 14 volumes of textual and pictorial material. Access Conditions Some material in this collection is closed to public access because of confidential and personal information, according to the State…

Church Missionary Society (New South Wales) – Records

This collection of records of the Church Missionary Society of New South Wales includes records relevant to the evacuation of Aboriginal children and women from Croker Island in the Northern Territory, and other parts of the NT, in World War I. A Guide to these records is available in the reading room of the Mitchell…

Records held by Anglican Deaconess Ministries Ltd, Church of England Deaconess Ministries

Anglican Deaconess Ministries Ltd was founded in 1891 as the Church of England Deaconess Ministries. Its name changed in the 1980s. Its record collection is limited but it does hold annual reports and some records of children’s homes operated by the Deaconesses, including some photographs. Records include: Deaconess Children’s Home and Domestic Training School annual…