Neglected Child (1864 - 1954)

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c. 1864

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c. 1954

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Australia

A neglected child was deemed as any child found begging, without a home or means of support, residing with thieves, prostitutes or drunkards or declared to be uncontrollable by their parents, from the mid 1800s. Neglect was one of the grounds for a child being placed in 'care'.

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Neglected Child (1864 - 1954)

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