Book

Author

Halls, Joan

Title

Miracle of Fairbridge

Imprint

Hesperian Press, Carlisle, Western Australia, 1999

Description

In Miracle of Fairbridge, Joan Halls tells of coming as child migrant from England to Fairbridge Farm School at Pinjarra in 1933. In this book, the personal memories of many 'Old Fairbridgeans' are shared. Most of these people came to Fairbridge before World War Two, but there are some items from those who came in the 1950s. There are many photographs of the children, staff and buildings at Fairbridge Farm School Pinjarra. The book talks about:

• Kingsley Fairbridge's 'dream' for Fairbridge Farm Schools
• Coming to Australia and settling in
• Cottage mothers
• Food and other living conditions
• The Royal visit and other events
• Going out to work

In her conclusion, Joan Halls says that she has only good things to say about her time at the Fairbridge Farm School at Pinjarra.

Libraries Australia Catalogue Entry

http://nla.gov.au/andb.bib-an14370803

Related Entries

Organisations

• Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra (1913 - 1981)
• Old Fairbridgians Association, Western Australia (1930s - )

  The website of the Old Fairbridgians also gives information about the history of Fairbridge Farm School Pinjarra.

Related Publications

isRelated

• fairbridgekids: A History of Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Old Fairbridgians Association, http://fairbridgekids.info/. Details