Adoption is the legal process by which a person legally becomes a child of the adoptive parent(s) and legally ceases to be a child of his/her existing parent(s). The first adoption law to be passed in Australia was in the Colony of Western Australia in 1896, and other jurisdictions followed with their own legislation. However,…
This is a copy of an image, showing new hostels being built at Kurrajong and the Kurrajong School Bus.
This is an image of the Tahmoor Children’s Home at Tahmoor. It shows the sign standing at the front of the property that reads ‘Tahmoor Children’s Home. Dedicated to the health and happiness of children regardless of creed. Supported by Congregational Churches of New South Wales. Sec. Mr A. Brown 42 Stevens St Ermington 6381364″….
This is a photograph of a dining room at Yasmar Shelter. It shows four six-seater tables set with tablecloth, plates, cups and saucers, and cutlery.
This is a photograph of a carpentry class at Yasmar Shelter. It shows 7 boys and a teacher in a workshop. The boys are at workbenches working on projects, while the teacher points at schematics for a book stand written on the chalkboard.
This is a photograph of a classroom at Yasmar Shelter. It shows 12 boys at desks in a classroom reading from books, with one boy standing and reading aloud. The teacher stands at the front of the classroom in front of a chalkboard with the date (18th March 1948) and the word ‘Arithmetic’ written on…
This is a photograph of the dining room at Weroona Home. It shows four large dining tables set with table cloths and cutlery in a long room.
This is a photograph of boys weaving at Weroona Home. It shows eight boys weaving cloth on table looms, winding warp threads, and weaving a basket. A small display of tartan-style woven cloth and a woven basket have been placed at the front of the room.
This is a photograph of a dormitory at Weroona Home. It shows a bedroom containing seven beds, and no other furnishings.
This is a photograph of boys in the recreation room at Weroona. It shows six boys in a large room playing table tennis, snooker, or checkers.
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