This is a photograph taken at the opening of a new wing at St. Joseph’s Orphanage, Largs Bay, in 1917. The image shows a crowd gathered around a large two-storey brick building decorated with flags, with some spectators standing on the roof of a portion of the building. Two inset images further show the extent…
National Library of Australia summary: “Inappropriate housing and metal play equipment which became hot in the sun and unsuitable for use at La Grange Mission.”
This is an image of the Diamantina Hospital, which, from 1883 to 1893, had been the Diamantina Orphanage. The description published by the State Library of Queensland alongside this photo reads: “Established as an orphanage in 1883, after several changes of function it became a hospital for chronic diseases in 1897. It was renamed the…
This is an image of the Townsville orphanage and the Townsville National School. This image is undated, the date included is an estimate. CityLibraries Townsville published the image with the following note: “The photo is taken from cleveland Terrace, and looks over Eyre and Mitchell Streets.”
This is an image of St George’s Orphanage Homes in Parkhurst (Rockhampton). It was published in the Morning Bulletin on 11 September 1939 with the caption “St George’s Orphanage Homes, Parkhurst, on the occasion of the 22nd anniversay birthday yesterday.” The image shows the orphanage buildings with a large crowd of people in front. It…
This is an image of the St George’s Homes Mother’s Memorial Home, also known as Home No. 3. It was published in the Morning Bulletin on 7 May 1930 with the caption “Mother’s Memorial Home at Parkhurst (cost £2500). The Mother’s Memorial Home at Parkhurst, which is a unit of the St. George’s Orphanage scheme,…
This is an image of the Tufnell Toddler’s Home, Nundah, during its construction. It was published in The Telegraph on 20 March 1947. The caption reads “This imposing brick building nearing completion at Nundah is to be called the Toddler’s Home. The home, to be conducted by sisters of the Sacred Heart, is next to…
This is a copy of an image that appeared in a publication by Alison Cathleen Ball. It is captioned “Holmbush” Legacy Hostel, 1267 Burke Rd, KEW, Melbourne. Later called ‘Blamey House’. Alison lived here 1950 & 51. There were 10 girls and 20 boys from age 10 to 20 at that time. House demolished now”.
This is a copy of an image that appeared in a publication by Alison Cathleen Ball. It is captioned “‘Stanhope’ Legacy Hostel, 1245 Burke Rd, Kew. Demolished in 2007. Graeme Ball & Kerry Wisdom also lived here for some time. Alison Ball (nee Wisdom) lived here 1952-1956 incl”.
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