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Western Australia - Organisation
St Joseph's Catholic Orphanage for Girls (1868 - 1901)
- From
- 1868
- To
- 1901
- Categories
- Catholic, Orphanage, Children's Home, Home
- Alternative Names
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- Roman Catholic Girls' Orphanage
- Catholic Girls' Orphanage
- Victoria Square Orphanage
- Perth Roman Catholic Orphanage (Female)
- Orphanage Industrial School for Roman Catholic Girls
- Orphanage for Roman Catholic Girls
St Joseph's Catholic Orphanage for Girls was established in Perth by the Sisters of Mercy in 1868, for girls from the Poor House. Children who were destitute were accommodated, along with orphans. In 1901, the Home moved to Subiaco and became the St Joseph's Girls' Orphanage.
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An orphanage for Catholic girls was first established in 1868 when 11 girls were taken from the Poor House to live at the Sisters of Mercy Convent behind the Catholic pro-Cathedral in Victoria Avenue. By the end of that year, the convent had 27 children and no more room. A public appeal, supported by both Catholics and Protestants, raised £1400 for new premises. A new Convent of Mercy in Victoria Square was completed in 1871 and the orphanage was named St Joseph's Catholic Orphanage for Girls. In 1901, the orphanage moved to Subiaco and became the St Joseph's Girls' Orphanage.
Locations
- 1868 - 1871
- Location - An orphanage for Catholic girls began in the Sisters of Mercy Convent on Victoria Square, Perth
- 1871 - 1901
- Location - St Joseph's Catholic Orphanage for Girls opened in new premises, Convent of Mercy, Victoria Square, Perth
- 1901 - 1901
- Event - St Joseph's Catholic Orphanage for Girls moved to the St Vincent's Boys' Orphanage site on Barrett Street, Subiaco
Timeline
- 1868 - 1901
- St Joseph's Catholic Orphanage for Girls
- 1901 - 1971
- St Joseph's Girls' Orphanage
- Collection Title
- Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea Perth Archives (1897 - 1991)
- Date Range
- 1897 - 1991
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Archivist at the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea Archives and Heritage Centre.
Postal Address: PO Box 284, Petersham NSW 2049
Email: ismapngarchives@ismapng.org.au
DETAILS
- Series Title
- Correspondence Files, Colonial Secretary's Office, Chief Secretary's Department (1883 - 1983)
- Date Range
- 1883 - 1983
- Reference
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AU WA S675
[State Records Office of Western Australia Reference code]
- Contact
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Please contact the Search Room, State Records Office of Western Australia:
Address: Alexander Library Building, James Street West Entrance, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9427 3600
Fax: (08) 9427 3638
Email: sro@sro.wa.gov.au
DETAILS
Orphanage Industrial School for Roman Catholic Girls, Hay Street East, Perth
Reports upon the Roman Catholic Orphanages for the Year Ending 30th June 1884
Convent of Mercy
