• Organisation

Rockhampton Receiving Depot

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The Rockhampton Receiving Depot, in Rockhampton, was run by the State Government. Although the facility arranged for the fostering and boarding-out of children, it continued to care for infants. It also acted as a training school for girls in domestic service. It was previously known as the Rockhampton Orphanage. In 1964 its name changed to Birralee Children’s Home.

  • From

    1894

  • To

    1964

Locations

  • 1894 - 1964

    Rockhampton Receiving Depot was situated at 124 Quarry Street, Rockhampton, Queensland (Building State unknown)

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