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Deputy Director of the WA Education Department at Bindoon

Laying the foundation stone for a new building at Bindoon was Mr TS Edmondson, Deputy Director of Education in WA. In addition to his work in education, Thomas Slater Edmondson (1886-1980) was involved in starting the Gould League of Western Australia.

Seven Child Migrants from Britain, Bindoon

Seven boys from Britain who came to Bindoon as child migrants are seen here in a happy group.

British Child Migrants, Bindoon

In this photo are a group of boys who came to Bindoon as child migrants from Britain.

Boys and Visitors, Bindoon

The formal suits worn by the group of men seen here with boys on the steps suggest they had some ‘official’ reason for visiting Bindoon.

Film Projector, Bindoon

Movie nights at Bindoon are well-remembered among men who were there as boys. This photo shows the projector set-up.

Group of Child Migrants at Bindoon

Dogs and rabbits can also be seen in this group of child migrants on the steps at Bindoon. Part of Christian Brothers Institution Albums 1 & 2 (Holy Spirit Collection)

Group of Boys, Bindoon

Boys are grouped under the gum trees at Bindoon in this photo. Part of Christian Brothers Institution Albums 1 & 2 (Holy Spirit Collection).

Child Migrants at Bindoon

In this photo, a group of boys are gathered in the recreation hall at Bindoon. Part of Christian Brothers Institution Albums 1 & 2 (Holy Spirit Collection).

Bindoon Slideshow

This is a slideshow of photographs from the archives of the Christian Brothers Oceania Province. It was created by ‘old boys’ Peter Bent and Michael Hogan, with assistance from Ed Butler, using images from ‘Institution Albums 1 and 2’ (Holy Spirit Collection). It shows all sorts of scenes from life at Bindoon from the 1940s…

Funeral of Brother Keaney, Bindoon

This photo shows boys lining up in a guard of honour for the funeral procession of Brother Paul Keaney. Part of Christian Brothers Institution Albums 1 & 2 (Holy Spirit Collection).