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A neglected child was deemed as any child found begging, without a home or means of support, residing with thieves, prostitutes or drunkards or declared to be uncontrollable by their parents, from the mid 1800s. Neglect was one of the grounds for a child being placed in 'care'.
Prepared by: Cate O'Neill
Created: 14 October 2009, Last modified: 13 February 2018
Last updated: 29 April 2024
Cite this: https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/ref/australia/biogs/FE00041b.htm
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