Mara House Records

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Postal address: PO Box 337, Hobart TAS 7002

Phone: (03) 6231 2782 or 0418 315 027

Website: https://colony47.com.au/contact/

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These records are held by Mara House (1985 - current).

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Mara House Records are stored securely and then destroyed under secure conditions seven years after a young woman reaches the age of 18.

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Mara House records are closed but young women may access their personal files by contacting Mara House directly.

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