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Newspaper Article

Title
The orphanage sensation
In
Sunday Times
Imprint
18 June 1911, p. 3
Url
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57715208
Description

'The orphanage sensation' is an illustrated article from the Sunday Times. It gives information about the coronial inquiry into the death of 9 year-old George Jones, who had been resident at the Swan Boys' Orphanage. This item gives some insight into conditions at the orphanage and to the treatment of vulnerable children generally. The committal of children to institutions for truancy is mentioned.

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  • Truant (1899 - )

    ‘The orphanage sensation’ includes an account of a boy who was committed to the Swan Boys’ Orphanage for truancy.

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