Keaney House was established in Alma Road, North Perth by the Society of St Vincent de Paul. It was a hostel for up to nine 'working youths', with a focus on aftercare for former child migrants from Christian Brothers institutions, mostly from Clontarf. This function ceased in 1965 and the building was later used as a hostel for migrant families.
Sources used to compile this entry: Coldrey, Barry M., The Scheme: the Christian Brothers and Childcare in Western Australia, Argyle-Pacific Pub., O'Connor, W.A., 1993. p.164..
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Created: 20 January 2013, Last modified: 25 October 2017
Last updated: 17 October 2023
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