Due to the potentially private and personal nature of the records in this collection, it is open only to people who have experienced 'care' at Enoggera Boy's Home. People may need to provide proof of identity before accessing these records to further protect the privacy of the individuals who may be mentioned within them. Those wishing to access the records in this collection are encouraged to contact the Archivist at the Anglican Records and Archives Centre.
In some cases people may be able to amend records relating to them after verification or appropriate declaration.
The collection at the Diocese of Brisbane (Anglican Church of Australia) relating to Enoggera Boys' Home consists of the following records series:
Date Range: 1928 - 1969
This Archival Series contains Church records relating to the admission of boys into the Enoggera Boy's Home between 1928 and 1969. Items include an admission register and a list of names created by a former matron of the Enoggera Boy's Home.
Date Range: 1937 - 1973
This Archival Series contains 4 registers and some loose cards relating to baptisms and confirmations of boys who experienced 'care' through the Enoggera Boys' Home between 1937 and 1973. This series contains:
Date Range: 1977 - 1978
This Archival Series contains 2 files of records relating to the weekly returns to government departments by Enoggera Boys' Home between 1977 and 1978. Forms include:
Date Range: 1973 - 1984
This Archival Series contains 6 files of general correspondence and correspondence to government departments from Enoggera Boys' Home, grouped in dates. The correspondence is dated between 1973 and 1984. Some items of correspondence may contain lists or letters containing individual children's names.
Date Range: 1950 - 1965
This Archival Series relates to miscellaneous records from Enoggera Boys's Home dated between 1950 and 1965, it includes surveys and photographs.
The Diocese of Brisbane (Anglican Church of Australia) has also advised that the following records also exist in their collection:
We do not currently have any records linked to this organisation, but records may exist. The Find & Connect Support Service can help people who lived in orphanages and children's institutions look for their records.
We do not currently have any photographs linked to this entry. If you know of any additional photographs, please contact us.
The Find & Connect Support Service can help people who lived in orphanages and children's institutions look for their records.
Last updated:
13 May 2022
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