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Lynwood Hall – Girls in hallway

This is a photograph of girls in the main entrance hallway at Lynwood Hall. It shows two girls wearing yellow polo shirts and dark blue skirts looking at a bucket of over-sized yellow flowers in a hallway, in front of a large wooden and stained glass door. The hallway is decorated with several vases of…

Lynwood Hall – Girls in the kitchen

This is a photograph of girls in the kitchen at Lynwood Hall. It shows two girls in white dresses with aprons and hair-covers working at the stove and oven in the Lynwood kitchen. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice….

Lynwood Hall – Girls playing netball

This is a photograph of girls at Lynwood Hall playing netball. It shows seven girls playing on a grass netball court, with houses and trees visible in the background. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice.

Minda – Girls Classroom

This is a photograph of girls in a classroom at Minda. It shows 10 girls seated in a classroom looking towards the blackboard, where a teacher is pointing to a map of Europe. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice….

Minda – Dormitory

This is a photograph of a dormitory at Minda. It shows a large room with rows of single beds in groups of 10 separated by low walls. There is no other furniture visible, however there are several vases of flowers that were likely placed for the photo. Several girls are visible sitting on/standing between the…

Minda – Aerial view

This is a photograph showing an aerial view of the Minda complex. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated, the date included is an estimate.

Myee – Hanging laundry

This is a photograph showing five full lines of laundry hanging across the backyard of Myee. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated, the date included is an estimate.

Myee – Woman holding baby in nursey

This is a photograph showing a woman holding a baby in the nursery at Myee Home for Babies. There is another baby in the cot next to the woman. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated,…

Myee – Woman outside building

This is a photograph showing a woman standing in front of Myee. It shows a two-storey brick building with bay windows at the front behind blue gates and a white picket fence with a sign reading ‘Myee’ on it. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by…

Kamballa – Girls in Needlework Class

This is a photograph showing seven girls in a classroom at Kamballa. Four of the girls are sewing by hand, one is using a sewing machine, and two are weaving on looms. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This…