Model legislation to harmonise adoption laws in all Australian jurisdictions was an initiative of the Australian Commonwealth in the 1960s. One pressing issue behind this move towards uniformity in adoption legislation in Australia was the lack of recognition of interstate adoption legislation. Jurisdictions all took different approaches to maternal consent and to processes such as…
This is a copy of a black and white photograph of an empty bedroom. There are two single beds. On one bed there is a doll, a card and a toy collie dog.
This is a copy of a black and white photograph of an empty dining room with three sets of tables and chairs. A kitchen area is visible through a serving window.
This is a copy of a black and white photograph of the exterior of Winlaton. There are four cars parked and a driveway, with three lamposts.
This is a copy of a black and white photograph of the exterior of the Remand Office at Winbirra, showing the driveway and stairs leading up to the two entrances.
This is a photograph of Nindeebai Education Hostel published on inHerit, the website of the State Heritage Office of Western Australia. It shows a portion of a long single-storey building with cream painted brick and a red tiled roof. The building appears dilapidated, and most windows are boarded up.
This is a photograph of the exterior of Winbirra Remand Office at Winlaton.
This is an image of the Methodist Children’s Home that was published in the Western Mail newspaper on 26 April 1923. It shows the main home building, consisting of two large wings joined by a covered walkway. A small group of people are standing in front of the home. This photo was published alongside a photo…
This is a photograph taken at Lombadina Mission in the late 1950s. In the foreground there are two Aboriginal women carrying children, while several people behind them are riding donkeys. Several mission buildings are visible in the background.
This photograph shows approximately 20 people, mostly Aboriginal children, at the Lombadina Mission. In the background there are two mission buildings made of metal sheeting, and a large water tower.
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