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Author
Matthews, Bernie
Title
Wilma's Story
Imprint
Online Opinion, 22 August 2007
Url
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=6236&page=0
Description

Details Wilma Robb's experiences of sexual and physical abuse in child welfare institutions, including Dalmar, Lisgar, Parramatta Training School, Ormond House Thornleigh and Hay Institution. Wilma was internally examined and regularly strip searched. She also lost a child to a forced adoption.

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  • 'Forgotten Australians: Wilma's Story - 'No eye contact'', in Forgotten Australians: Life Stories, Alliance for Forgotten Australians, 2011, https://youtu.be/iMlEs6GZnZY. Details

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Title
"Shaftesbury" South Head Home for mothers and their babies
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Date
c. 1914
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Online Opinion

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