The orphanage sensation | Find and Connect

Publication Resource Details

In
Sunday Times
Publication Date
18 June 1911
Page Numbers
3
URL
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57715208
Description
'The orphanage sensation' is an illustrated article from the Sunday Times. It gives information about the coronial inquiry into the death of 9 year-old George Jones, who had been resident at the Swan Boys' Orphanage. This item gives some insight into conditions at the orphanage and to the treatment of vulnerable children generally. The committal of children to institutions for truancy is mentioned.

Related Information

Coronial Inquiry into the death of George Jones and the management of Swan Boys' Orphanage, State of Western Australia (2 June 1911 - 13 July 1911)
Swan Boys' Orphanage (1876 - 1942)
Truancy Relevance: ‘The orphanage sensation’ includes an account of a boy who was committed to the Swan Boys’ Orphanage for truancy.

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