Destitute Persons' Department (1910 - 1927)

From

1910

To

1927

Categories

Care Provider, Government Department

Location

South Australia

The Destitute Persons' Department was the new name given to the Destitute Poor Department in 1910. It continued to provide relief and care for destitute adults until it was replaced by the Children's Welfare and Public Relief Department in 1927.

Timeline

1849 - 1910

Destitute Poor Department, South Australian Government

1910 - 1927

Destitute Persons' Department

1927 - 1966

Children's Welfare and Public Relief Department, South Australian Government