• Archival Series

Sandgate Maternal and Child Welfare Home Files

To access these records

Please contact Queensland State Archives:

Postal Address: PO Box 1397, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109

Phone: (07) 3037 6777

Email: info@archives.qld.gov.au

Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/archives/contacts

Reference Number

Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, S4044

Records Location

These records are held by Queensland State Archives.

Details

This series contains correspondence files and administrative records containing information about the running of Sandgate Maternal and Child Welfare Home, including information relating to individual mothers and children admitted to the Home. The types of files within this series includes requests for care, letters of appreciation from mothers, letters of complaint from parents about their child’s stay at the home and follow-up memos, correspondence relating to diptheria tests for children prior to entering the Home, annual reports, correspondence regarding children at the Home, and correspondence about rations, facilities, staffing, and progress of the vegetable garden.

Access Conditions

Access to this series is restricted for 100 years in order to protect personal privacy. For access to these records please contact Queensland State Archives.

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