• Archival Series

Commission of Inquiry Transcripts of Proceedings, Farm Home for Boys Westbrook

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Postal Address: PO Box 1397, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109

Phone: (07) 3037 6777

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Reference Number

Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, 1001

Records Location

These records are held by Queensland State Archives.

Details

The Commission of Inquiry Transcripts of Proceedings provide transcripts of proceedings of the 1961 Commission of Inquiry into the Farm Home for Boys Westbrook, established to look at the circumstances surrounding the escape of a number of inmates and other matters relating to the conduct of the institution and the welfare of inmates generally. This series provides a record of the proceedings of the Inquiry from its first day to its final day. The testimony of witnesses (inmates, staff, official observers, etc.) is recorded verbatim, and references are made to exhibits tendered as evidence.

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Access to these records is restricted for 100 years in order to protect personal privacy. To apply for access to these records please contact Queensland State Archives.

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