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South Australia - Organisation

Wiltja Hostel (1956 - 1978)

  • Former Wiltja Hostel 2005

    Former Wiltja Hostel 2005, courtesy of Kay Goodman-Dodd.
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From
1956
To
1978
Categories
Home, Hostel and Non-denominational
Alternative Names
  • Aborigines Advancement League Hostel (Also known as)
  • Millswood Girls Home (Also known as)

Wiltja Hostel was opened in 1956 at Millswood by the Aborigines Advancement League. It provided accommodation for Aboriginal girls who were attending secondary school in Adelaide. In 1978 the Hostel ceased to operate as a Hostel for Aboriginal girls and became a boarding home for adult Aboriginal people visiting the city.

Details

Wiltja Hostel for Aboriginal girls was opened in November 1956 at 17 East Avenue Millswood by the Aborigines Advancement League. Sometimes referred to as the Millswood Girls' Home the Hostel's purpose was to provide accommodation for girls who were attending secondary school in Adelaide. Many girls remained at the Hostel during their first year of work after leaving school.

In 1978 the Hostel ceased to operate as a Hostel for Aboriginal girls and became a boarding home for adult Aboriginal people visiting the city. In 1980 the Aborigines Advancement League leased the property to the Education Department and two years later that department purchased the Hostel.

Location

1956 - 1978
Address - Wiltja Hostel was situated at 17 East Avenue, Millswood. Location: Millswood

Publications

Online Resources

Photos

Badge - Aborigines Advancement League Wiltja Girls Hostel, 1956-1982
Title
Badge - Aborigines Advancement League Wiltja Girls Hostel, 1956-1982
Type
Image
Date
1956 - 1982
Source
Museum Victoria Collections

Details

Former Wiltja Hostel 2005
Title
Former Wiltja Hostel 2005
Type
Image
Date
2005
Source
Kay Goodman-Dodd

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: George, Karen, Finding your own way, Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc., 2005, http://nunku.org.au/resources/.

Prepared by: Karen George and Gary George