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Records of the Society of St Francis – Religious Order

The Records of the Society of St Francis, Series SSFRS165, contains miscellaneous records, diaries, service registers, correspondence, minute books, publications and literature related to the Society of St Francis. Note: This webpage is no longer in operation. This URL is taken from the Wayback Machine and is dated 1 March 2017.

Handcuff Register – Westbrook

This Handcuff Register is a record that was kept by staff at Westbrook Youth Detention Centre. The Register records the name of each child who was escorted from the institution while wearing handcuffs. The date, time, name of escort, as well as the time when the handcuffs were removed are also recorded. Each entry was…

Admission Registers to Diamantina Orphanage and Diamantina Receiving Depot

The Admission Registers to Diamantina Orphanage and Diamantina Receiving Depot, Series ID 6867, record details of each child admitted to the Diamantina Orphanage or Receiving Depot. Information recorded in the registers includes name of child, place born, date of birth, date of admission, reason for admission, terms of admission, date of discharge, to whom discharged,…

Visitors’ Book for Nautical School Ship “Vernon” (1886-1892) and “Sobraon” (1892-1910)

Visitors’ Book for Nautical School Ship “Vernon” (1886-1892) and “Sobraon” (1892-1910) is a visitors book for the Nautical School Ship ‘Vernon’ and its replacement the ‘Sobraon’. The book records the date of visit, name of visitor, and any remarks made by the visitor. Access Conditions These records are open access. For access to these records…

Entrance books [Industrial Schools Branch]

The Entrance books [Industrial Schools Branch] record details of the apprehension and committal of boys to the Nautical School Ship ‘Vernon’ and later the ‘Sobraon’ Training Ship under the Industrial School Act. Access Conditions These records are open access. To access these records please contact State Archives NSW. Records Quantity: 7 volumes

Immigration Photographic Archive 1946 – today

The Immigration Photographic Archive 1946 – today is a collection of photographs held by the National Archives of Australia, relating to immigration to Australia dating from 1946. It includes photographs relating to child migration from Britain. These images have been digitised and are available to view online. Access Conditions Open.

Client Files

The Client Files held by Challenge Community Services include records relating to clients of the Pathways Out of Home Care Youth Accommodation Service. Challenge took over the running of Pathways from Baptist Community Services in 2013. Access Conditions Conditional access. Records Challenge Community Services took over the running of Pathways Out of Home Care Youth…

Depositions [Metropolitan Children’s Court]

Depositions [Metropolitan Children’s Court] are the records of the daily proceedings in the Metropolitan Children’s Court No. 2. Frequently for the larger courts, agendas of each day’s business and full details of each case brought before the Court are included, while for the smaller courts, depositions of proceedings are sometimes interfiled. There are gaps in…

Miscellaneous files [Residential Care Division, Department of Community Services]

This archival series held by the State Records Authority of New South Wales includes files relating to the administration of hostels, shelters and homes in New South Wales by the responsible state government department between 1965 and 1973. Access Conditions Access to these records is currently restricted. In New South Wales, records relating to individuals,…

Winbin records, State Archives NSW

These are records created by Winbin that are held by Museums of History NSW (State Archives). The records contain information about children living at the Home, and include registers of admissions and discharge and medical registers. Access conditions Access to these records is currently restricted. In New South Wales, records relating to individuals, such as…