Riverina Welfare Farm for Boys, Yanco records, State Archives NSW (1928 - 1942)

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Records

The following information about these records has been published in the State Archives catalogue:

• Doctor's Book, 1928-1942. Reference Number: NRS-14760.
  This book contains information about boys who received medical treatment while living at the Riverina Welfare Farm. It includes information such as the date of the visit, boy's name, nature of the complaint, a brief description of the treatment given, and the fee charged.
• Dentist's Book, 1929-1942. Reference Number: NRS-14761.
  This book contains information about boys who received dental treatment while living at the Riverina Welfare Farm. It includes information such as the date of visit, boy's name, nature of work done (e.g. fillings or extractions), fee charged, and other remarks. From 1936 patients are listed by surname only.
• Visitor's Book, 1937-1942. Reference Number: NRS-14762.
  This book contains information about visitors to the Riverina Welfare Farm. It includes information such as date of visit, name and address of the visitor, and other remarks.