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Glandore Industrial School

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: ‘The front of the Industrial School at Naldera Street, Glandore, a home for neglected wards of the State.’

Seaforth Home, Toddlers playroom

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: View of the smaller Playroom which is adjoining the larger playroom for young toddlers. This room caters for the needs of children about two and three years of age. The doors swing back…

Seaforth Home, Toddlers Block

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: Portion of the southern side of the new Toddlers’ Block built in 1946.

Seaforth Home, Playroom

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: Portion of the spacious playroom showing lighting, ventilation, equipment, hardwood floors, electric fans, and central heating system. Much of the equipment is made by the boys in the Reformatory.

Seaforth Home, New Girls’ Dormitory

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: Portion of the southern side showing new dormitory for school girls, 1952.

Seaforth Home, Interior nursery

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: ‘Portion of the Nursery containing 4 cribs and cots. Each crib has a locker and drawer for its own needs, and on the right (not shown) wardrobes and large drawers for their clothing….

Seaforth Home, Grounds

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: Portion of the grounds in 1954.

Seaforth Home, Entrance

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: The entrance to the property in 1954

Seaforth Home, Entrance

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: The entrance to “Seaforth” Home, showing Nurses’ Quarters, and Service and School Girls’ Section. The Babies and Toddlers’ Section is behind the main building. 1946.

Seaforth Home, Dormitories

This is a a copy of a photo from the archival series ‘Photographs of Departmental Institutions’, Volume 1, the original caption states: Portions of two of the Dormitories in pastel shades for toddlers under 6 years of age. Night light is provided in floor.