Please contact a Librarian at State Library of New South Wales:
Postal address: 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9273 1414
Email: library@sl.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/research-and-collections/ask-librarian
Quote this number to access your records: State Library of New South Wales - Manuscripts & Pictures Call Number, MLMSS 6091
These records are part of Benevolent Society of New South Wales Collection, 1813-1996 (1813 - 1996).
The Refused Admissions Book from Scarba House records the date, name, age, gender of the child, the name of the referee to Scarba House, the reason for refusal and action taken (including the name of the institution referred to). From January to September 1972, this volume includes a record of the age group of children admitted.
These records are restricted and written permission from the Benevolent Society must be obtained. At the time of application proof of ID and/or proof of relationship to the person in the records must be provided. For preservation purposes you may only be able to access a copy of the original record. Contact the State Library of New South Wales for assistance in applying for access to the collection.
This series is arranged chronologically and there is 1 volume.