Correspondence files, Welfare Branch is a large series of correspondence files on many different types of welfare related subjects. This series also includes many files on individuals assisted by the Welfare Branch, including children under the care of the Branch. The files relate to both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal children and families. Access Conditions Most…
The series Fostering files with ‘F’ prefix consists of files relating to fostering and/or adoptions of children. The files were created to record information related to applications from prospective foster/adoptive parents. The files include a range of documents related to the process of fostering and adoption of children, including assessments, agreements, correspondence and legal documents….
This series of Correspondence files was created by the Northern Territory Administration when the Northern Territory was under the control of the Commonwealth Government. It was the main series of administrative correspondence and policy files for the Administration. The series includes many files relating to the welfare of children, both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal. Access…
This series consists of two copies of a typed list of people, including many children, evacuated from Northern Territory locations in 1942 as a result of the impact of World War II. The list includes children from missions and other institutions across the Northern Territory, including Croker Island, Garden Point Mission, Groote Eylandt Mission, Milingimbi…
The Wandering Mission Sacramental Registers comprise a Baptism Register, 1948-1981, and a Confirmation Register, 1950-1973. The information in both registers includes the child’s name, parents’ names, the name of a sponsor and age information. Access Conditions People wishing to access their own baptism or confirmation records between these dates are able to do so by…
Photographs of Forrest River Mission [picture] is a collection of 139 microfilm copies of photographs of Forrest River Mission, collated and captioned by historian Neville Green. The photographs cover the period when Forrest River Mission accommodated children. Access Conditions These images are open and accessible by any member of the public. For access to these…
The Communicare Records relate to the organisation’s work with families in the south eastern corridor of Perth. From 1988 to 1991, Communicare organised placements for children in home-based emergency foster care. Around 1991, Communicare transferred all relevant records regarding these placements to what was then the Department for Community Services. When Communicare ceased providing foster…
Fairbridge Society diamond jubilee dinner [motion picture] is a film showing toasts and speeches at the 60th anniversary of the Fairbridge Society, in London. The film is held in the State Film Archives Collection at the State Library of Western Australia. Access Conditions This item is open and accessible by the public. For access to…
Baby’s bath [motion picture’ is a film showing how to bathe a baby in an outdoor setting, avoiding flies and sunburn. The film is held in the State Film Archives Collection at the State Library of Western Australia. It was filmed at the Mogumber Methodist Mission. Access Conditions This item is open and accessible by…
Canon Richard Hamilton personal film [videorecording]: Swanleigh Anglican Hostel: Swan Boys Home is held in the State Film Archives Collection at the State Library of Western Australia. Parts of the film may have been taken before the Swan Boys’ Orphanage became Swan Homes. There is some colour footage. Children are shown milking cows, gardening, chopping…
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