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Boys Town, Bindoon, new classroom, 1957

This is a digitised copy of a photographic print and is part of the group of eight images titled ‘Boys Town, Bindoon [picture]’ held at the State Library of Western Australia. The images shows the new classroom building with boys standing on the balcony.

Parkerville Children and Youth Care celebrates 110 years of caring [Wattle Cottage]

‘Parkerville Children and Youth Care celebrates 110 years of caring [Wattle Cottage]’ is a frame from the video, Parkerville Children and Youth Care celebrates 110 years of caring. Wattle Cottage was built in the 1930s.

The Parkerville Waif’s Home: A General View of the Home

‘The Parkerville Waif’s Home: A General View of the Home’ is a picture from the Sunday Timesnewspaper, which was published on 8 September 1912. It is one of three images published in the paper showing the home and the children living there. The images were published as part of a fundraising appeak for the home.

Moola Bulla, a government cattle station near Halls Creek Western Australia [picture] / [John Flynn?].

This is a digitised copy of a photograph of buildings and grounds of Moola Bulla. The photograph has the inscription: “Moola Bulla 20 miles out from Halls Creek. Government cattle station run in the interests of the Abo[rigine]s training and taught” written in pencil on reverse. “Printed by Harringtons” is also stamped on reverse. The…

Children’s party, 2 December 1944

This is a digitised copy of a negative and is part of the group of 10 images titled ‘WAAAF supporting orphans [picture]’ held at the State Library of Western Australia. The image shows children and some adults around a large table with drinks and food.

West Australian School for Deaf Children Inc c 1935

This is a digital copy of a photograph of the WA School for Deaf Children. This image is part of the The Grove Library’s Community History Images Collection.

Nulsen Haven

This is a a digital copy of a photograph held on the Australian Heritage Database. It shows the building and grounds of ‘Nulsen Haven’ a Home for children with intellectual disabilities. At the time this photograph was taken, the building was no longer being used to accommodate children.

Nulsen Haven, Redcliffe, 26 May 1975

This is a digitised copy of a negative and is part of the group of six images titled ‘Nulsen Haven, Redcliffe and the new dormitory funded by Wings Away Inc, 26 May 1975 [picture]’ held at the State Library of Western Australia. The image shows the driveway and outside of Nulsen Haven.

Earlsferry stairs

This is a digital copy of a photograph held by the Heritage Council of Western Australia. It shows the staircase inside Earlsferry and is part of Earlsferry’s 1999 heritage assessment. The photograph shows Earlsferry in its restored condition, not as it was when used as a hostel for people with intellectual disabilities. This photograph was…