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Inspector’s books – Werribee

Inspector’s books – Werribee is an item held by the State Records Office of Western Australia. The item includes reports by the school inspectors who made annual inspections of the Werribee Farm School on behalf of the government departments responsible for education. Teachers’ names and school programs are included, along with the numbers of children…

Fairbridge in its heyday [videorecording], State Library of Western Australia

Fairbridge in its heyday [videorecording] is an item publicising the child migration scheme at Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra. A range of activities is shown. The item is held in the State Film Archives Collection at the State Library of Western Australia. Access Conditions Open. Please apply to the State Library of Western Australia so the…

New Norcia, Western Australia [videorecording], State Library of Western Australia

New Norcia, Western Australia [videorecording] is held in the State Film Archives Collection at the State Library of Western Australia. It gives some history of the Benedictine’s Aboriginal mission at New Norcia, and the township. The film shows Aboriginal adults and children. Access Conditions Open. Please apply to the State Library of Western Australia so…

The Vision of Kingsley Fairbridge [videorecording], State Library of Western Australia

The Vision of Kingsley Fairbridge [videorecording] is an item publicising and showing scenes of life at Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra. It is held in the State Film Archives Collection at the State Library of Western Australia. There is a commentary. Access Conditions Open. Please apply to the State Library of Western Australia so the requested…

Bindoon boys town [videorecording] [with scenes from Clontarf], State Library of Western Australia

[Bindoon boys town] [videorecording] [with scenes from Clontarf] is an item publicising and showing scenes of life at Bindoon Boys’ Town and Clontarf, including boys doing building and farm work. It is held in the State Film Archives Collection at the State Library of Western Australia. Access Conditions Open. Please apply to the State Library…

Florence Hummerston Collection, State Library of Western Australia

This Archival Series contains Florence Hummerston’s private papers which were deposited at the Battye Library of West Australian History by Wanslea Family Services in 1982. They are very extensive and cover all the activities and organisations she was involved with. The Battye Library of West Australian History has given some of the records in this…

Correspondence Register (Neglected Children)

The Correspondence Register (Neglected Children) contains correspondence relating to matters regarding the fate of neglected children brought to the Brisbane Watchhouse between February 1894 and July 1895. The letters discuss the circumstances surrounding the child’s ‘neglect’ (family background, mother or father’s character, etc.) and the action that was taken (eg the child was admitted to…

Depots, Homes And Hostel Files [School Attendance/Licensing Branch, Department of Community Services]

Depots, Homes And Hostel Files contain applications for licences to conduct a depot, home or hostel. On 1 November 1969, amendments to Part VII of the Child Welfare Act became effective, and, as a result, all places defined as a Depot, Home or Hostel which provided residential care for six or more children up to…

Social Workers’ Case Files (Closed Cases), Benevolent Society of New South Wales

Social Workers’ Case Files (Closed Cases) include client history data sheets, record of ‘presenting problem’, assistance provided, correspondence and case notes. Access Conditions These records are restricted and written permission from the Benevolent Society must be obtained. At the time of application proof of ID and/or proof of relationship to the person in the records…

Health Registers, Ashley Home for Boys

The record series Health Registers contains information regarding the medical and dental treatment received by boys at the Ashley Home for Boys. The records list the boys’ names, date of treatment and give a brief description of treatment receive, accompanied by the signature of the health officer. These records are part of the holdings of…