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Wattle Day Twins

This is a copy of an illustrated article published in The Argus on Saturday 31 August 1929, p.17. The image shows babies from the Arms of Jesus Babies’ Home. The original caption reads: Twins, from the Arms of Jesus Baby Home, East Melbourne, attracted attention in their cot outside the Elizabeth street postal hall during…

Wattle Day for the Children

This is a copy of an illustrated article published in The Argus on Saturday 18 August 1928, p.15. The two pictures show images from the Wattle Day parade. The original caption reads: ‘A generous response was made to street appeals in the city yesterday in connection with Wattle Day, in aid of children’s institutions. Two…

Foundling Hospital Gift Cot

This is a copy of an illustrated article published in The Argus on Saturday 25 August 1923, p.27. The image shows staff and children from The Foundling Hospital and Infants’ Home. The original caption reads: ‘Of the displays made by charitable institutions sharing in the Wattle Day collection yesterday, none made greater appeal to the…

Box Hill Boys’ Home towel

This is an image of a towel with the words “Box Hill Boy’s Home” embroidered on it.

Ballarat Orphanage menu

This is an image of a menu from Ballarat Orphanage for Tuesday 12 August 1960.

Girls in cookery class, Melbourne Orphanage, Brighton

Girls standing in classroom near wooden tables, bowls and jars on wooden tables, some standing with baked goods, all girls wearing calf length smocks with ribbons in their hair.