Orphanages or orphan asylums were a prominent feature of Australian urban landscapes from the early nineteenth through to the mid-twentieth centuries. Orphanages founded in both Britain and the United States from the late 18th century were voluntary organisations designed to rescue the children of the ‘deserving’ poor from being admitted to the workhouse. In Australia,…
This book records punishments delivered to children at Weroona. Although no details about this book have yet been published by State Archives NSW, it is likely to contain the name of the child being punished, the reason they are being punished, the type of punishment delivered, and the date it was delivered. Access Conditions Access…
This is a series of photographs held by Museums of History NSW (State Archives). It’s provenance is not yet certain, however it is believed to show people at Bomaderry Children’s Home. Access Conditions Access to these photographs is restricted to protect the privacy of the individuals depicted in them. Persons wishing to view these records…
This series contains Institutional case files (“B” files) for children who spent time at Worimi Shelter. Departmental Institutional “B” files for children in out-of-home care and youth justice systems vary from person to person, but often contain records such as reports on children, court orders, correspondence about the child, and details about the child, their…
This series contains Institutional case files (“B” files) for children who spent time at the Ormond School and Ormond Regional Youth Centre at Thornleigh. Departmental Institutional “B” files for children in out-of-home care and youth justice systems vary from person to person, but often contain records such as reports on children, court orders, correspondence about…
This series contains Institutional case files (“B” files) for children who spent time at the Metropolitan Boys’ Shelter. Departmental Institutional “B” files for children in out-of-home care and youth justice systems vary from person to person, but often contain records such as reports on children, court orders, correspondence about the child, and details about the…
This series contains Institutional case files (“B” files) for children who spent time at Daruk, Windsor. Departmental Institutional “B” files for children in out-of-home care and youth justice systems vary from person to person, but often contain records such as reports on children, court orders, correspondence about the child, and details about the child, their…
This series contains Institutional case files (“B” files) for children who spent time at Cobham Remand Centre. Departmental Institutional “B” files for children in out-of-home care and youth justice systems vary from person to person, but often contain records such as reports on children, court orders, correspondence about the child, and details about the child,…
This series contains Institutional case files (“B” files) for children who spent time at Werrington Park. Departmental Institutional “B” files for children in out-of-home care and youth justice systems vary from person to person, but often contain records such as reports on children, court orders, correspondence about the child, and details about the child, their…
A Sanatorium was a medical facility for long-term illness, most typically associated with the treatment of tuberculosis. Several institutions existed in Australia where children and young people spent long periods recovering from illness. Click here to see the full Find & Connect glossary
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