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Protestant Orphan School, Parramatta: children in playground

This is a photograph of children assembled outside of the Protestant Orphan School. It shows three groups of children on the grass in front of the school – a group of boys in the centre, a group of girls in the distance, and a small group of boys standing off to the side. State Archives…

School House, Protestant Orphanage, Parramatta

This is a photograph of the school house at the Protestant Orphan School. It shows a long brick building with a small bell-tower, and covered walkways approaching it. State Archives NSW have given this photograph a date of 1900, however as the Protestant Orphan School was not in operation by that date it is assumed…

Protestant Orphan School, Parramatta: general view

This is a photograph of the Protestant Orphan School at Parramatta, as seen from across the river. It shows a range of large buildings spread across the site, surrounded by open fields. State Archives NSW have given this photograph a date of 1900, however as the Protestant Orphan School was not in operation by that…

Washing & ironing, Thornleigh Girls’ Home

This is a photograph of girls working in the laundry at Ormond, Thornleigh. It shows five girls all in white uniforms and headscarves, ironing, washing, and folding clothes, under the supervision of a staff member.

Cooking classes, Thornleigh Girls’ Home

This is a photograph of a cooking class at Ormond, Thornleigh. It shows girls in white uniforms and headscarves performing various tasks in the kitchen under the supervision of a staff member. In the foreground one of the girls is icing a three-tiered wedding cake.

Girls room, Thornleigh Girls’ Home

This is a photograph of a bedroom at Ormond, Thornleigh. It shows a small room containing a single bed, armchair, dresser and wardrobe.

Vigoro game, Thornleigh Girls’ Home

This is a photograph of girls at Ormond, Thornleigh playing a game of Vigoro in the field behind the home.

Violin lessons, Thornleigh Girls’ Home

This is a photograph of girls receiving music lessons at Ormond, Thornleigh. It shows two girls standing by a piano playing violin, another playing piano, and another seated nearby reading a book.

Sleeping dormitory, privileged block, Gosford Boys Home

This is a photograph of the dormitory in the “priveleged block” at Mount Penang Training School. It shows a long hall with metal framed beds against the walls, with more beds and small tables and chairs in the centre of the room. There is no other furniture or decorations in the room.

Weaving class, Gosford Boys’ Home

This is a photograph of a weaving class at Mount Penang Training School. It shows six boys weaving on table-looms, under the instruction of a staff member. Finished rugs, blankets and pillows in various designs are displayed on tables in the foreground.