Archives



Reformatory, St John’s via Kapunda, 1897-1909 [Correspondence], Catholic Girls Reformatory Kapunda

The Archival Series titled ‘Reformatory, St John’s via Kapunda, 1897 – 1909, is a manila folder containing miscellaneous correspondence relating to closure of the Catholic Girls Reformatory, and the removal of children to other institutions. No names of children are mentioned in these records. Access Conditions Please contact the Professional Standards Office Records Service for…

Annual Reports of the State Children’s Council and the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Department

The Archival Series, Annual Reports of the State Children’s Council and the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Department, is made up of yearly reports containing updates on developments at Homes under the control of the State Children’s Council and its successor, the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Board. Some information on Cottage Homes can also…

Correspondence files (‘SCD’ files) – State Children’s Department

These correspondence files cover all aspects of the State Children’s Department’s business and include information on the maintenance of state wards, the placement of children, the suitability of foster homes, absconded state wards, applications by parents for the return of children, applications by state wards for their wages, and more. They also contain some correspondence…

Minutes – State Children’s Council, later the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Board

‘Minutes – State Children’s Council, later the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Board’ comprises large volumes of handwritten and then typed minutes. Contents – Minutes include discussions of the establishment of children’s homes and arrangements made between the Board and the homes. Information about state wards admitted to homes is often given including names and…

Correspondence, Catholic Girls Home Parkside

The Correspondence files of the Catholic Girls Home Parkside, consists of one Manila folder containing a limited amount of correspondence related to the establishment and closure of this home. It does not contain admission information. Access Conditions Please contact the Professional Standards Office Records Service for an application form and information regarding procedures and conditions…

Register of New Committals

The Register of New Committals (1931-1968) is a large, very thick volume held together with metal rivets. It contains general admission information relating to Homes under the control of the South Australian Government. These Homes include the Catholic Girls’ Home, Parkside; Convent of the Good Shepherd ‘The Pines’; Bedford Park Boys’ Training Centre; Boys Reformatory,…

Annual reports, St Mary’s Mission of Hope

Annual reports for St Mary’s Mission of Hope provide an update of developments during the year, including information about building, staff, events and outings for children. Photographs of the home and of children are sometimes included. The reports cover the years 1906 to 1947 with some missing issues. Access Conditions For access to many Anglican…

Miscellaneous Correspondence and General Papers, St Mary’s Mission of Hope

The series Miscellaneous Correspondence and General Papers of St Mary’s Mission of Hope contains general correspondence and papers relating to many aspects of the running of St Mary’s Mission of Hope. Occasional letters concern children and mention names. Access Conditions For access to many Anglican records held at the State Library of South Australia, you…

Anglican Board of Mission (Australia) – further records

This collection of records comprises minutes of meetings, correspondence, subject files and miscellaneous administrative records relating to the work of the Anglican Board of Mission in Australia from 1887 to 1996. Access Conditions For access to Anglican Board of Mission records, you will need written permission from the Anglican Board of Mission, Australia. The records…

Annual reports of the Orphan Home, Farr House

Annual Reports of the Orphan Home provide a yearly overview of activities and developments at the home. From 1950 the reports include photographs. Access Conditions For access to many Anglican records held at the State Library of South Australia, you will need permission from the Diocesan Archivist at the Anglican Archives. This is called ‘mediated…