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Western Australia - Organisation
Convalescent Home, Busselton (1918 - 1924)
- From
- 1918
- To
- 1924
- Categories
- Convalescent Home, Temporary Care, Children's Home, Home
The Convalescent Home, Busselton was established in 1918 to provide treatment to children with muscular issues and infantile paralysis (polio). The Home was located in a 12 bedroom house near Busselton beach, and had capacity for approximately 21 children, though generally had fewer in residence at any given time. It was established and run by a Matron, Mrs O'Connell, who treated children with therapeutic massage, salt water baths, and physical exercise. In 1919 the Matron appealed to the State Children's Department for financial assistance to expand the home, and offered in return to take on state wards who required treatment. However, the Department was opposed to this proposal as the Matron was trained only as a masseuse, and not as a nurse. The Convalescent Home closed around 1924.
Locations
- 1918 - 1924
- Location - The Convalescent Home was located near the beach at Busselton
- 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
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