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Bracks apologises for state wards treatment ABC News 9th August 2006 8th April 2013 Victorias Premier Steve Bracks has made a formal apology in Parliament to those Victorians who suffered abuse or neglect while in institutional care. ... more 
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Posted 08/04/2013
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Some deaths in SA care suspicious: commissioner ABC News 7th November 2005 Updated 8th April 2013 Commissioner Ted Mullighan, who is investigating deaths in state care in South Australia, has revealed that foul play may been involved in the deaths of eight wards of the state. ... more
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Posted 08/04/2013
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Call for royal commission into abused wards of state Paul Heinrichs The Age 29th August 2004 Updated 3rd April 2013 A national child advocacy group has called for a royal commission on former wards of state abused in institutional care. ... more
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Posted 03/04/2013
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A very Irish sort of hell The Age 5th April 2003 Mary Norris lived in one of the barbaric Magdalene laundries, a place for immoral Irish girls, and now the subject of a film. She tells Angela Lambert reality was a thousand times worse than the film. ... more
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Posted 25/02/2013
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Historical article about a notorious pedophile transferred to other states First published in August 2005 The following are articles from various sources about a notorious pedophile who was transferred from WA to VIC under a parole transfer scheme. ... more
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Posted 13/02/2013
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Man with a cause The Australian Womens Weekly 28th December 1966 Harry Rankin is trying to raise $500 he still owes on a small second-hand bus he bought for a childrens Home at Nowra, NSW. ... more
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Posted 10/10/2012
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When Parents Are Not in the Best Interests of the Child Mary-Lou Weisman The Atlantic Monthly July 1994 Are some troubled children better suited to institutional care than to conventional family settings? If the answer is yes, as many child-care experts believe, then the fate of those children may rest on the outcome of a struggle now occurring between family advocates and advocates of treatment facilities, which rely heavily on public support. ... more
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Posted 11/09/2012
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Sex abuse in Germany 'hidden for years' Michael Day The Independent UK 22nd March 2010 Irelands Catholics listened to the Popes apology for the conduct of the Church throughout a long-running paedophilia scandal at Mass yesterday. ... more
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Posted 07/09/2012
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Formal apology for Forgotten Australians Cristina Lee Canterbury Bankstown Express 13th September 2009 AFTER nine years of lobbying, Leonie Sheedy is finally set to receive a formal apology from the Australian Government for the terrible ordeals she and other Forgotten Australians had suffered. ... more
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Posted 07/09/2012
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Children begging in the streets Barrier Miner 14 February 1938 The number of children begging money from patrons entering public places of amusement has come under the notice of Mr R. B.Wilson, Inspector of the Child Welfare Department stationed In Broken Hill. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Broken Hill The Register 9th September 1908 The boys of Dr. Barnardos Homes gave in entertainment in the town hall on Monday night. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Mr Monfries transfer to Newcastle - 14 years service as a welfare officer Barrier Miner 16 November 1933 Mr. J. J. Monfries, Child Welfare Officer, who will shortly leave for Newcastle, has for the past 14 years been in touch with the unfortunates of Broken Hill. His work has taken him into all classes of homes, and he has had many difficult problems to solve. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Neglected Children Barrier Miner 13 August 1913 The charge roam of the Broken Hill Police Station was occupied during the greater part of today by two little children a girl, about 8 or 9 years old, and a boy, about 2 years younger. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Escape from custody - Boys walks from Silverton has evaded searchers Barrier Miner 11th October 1933 For the first time for eight years a boy aged 12 years broke out of the Silverton Shelter yesterday and up till this afternoon was still at liberty. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Youthful delinquents The Register 23rd February 1920 A number of recent minor robberies in Broken Hill were cleared up during last week by the arrest of seven lads, who were brought before the Childrens Court, charged with being neglected children. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Charges against nuns The Daily News 15th December 1904 According to correspondent of the Paris Matin the sisters or nuns of the Providence Orphanage at Aixen Provence in France, have for some time past been enriching themselves by the manufacture of the linen, lace and general fancy underwear for women. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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A French orphanage to be closed QLD Morning Bulletin 12th March 1903 The Premier of France M. Combes is closing the Good Shepherd Convent. He states he will legislate with respect to twenty three similar institutions. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Nuns as sweaters Sydney Morning Herald 11th April 1903 The action bought Mile Leconnet against a religious institution and orphanage known as Le Bon Pasteur, and which has excited a good deal of interest, has been concluded before the Nancy Appeal Court. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Nuns in the witness box The West Australian 29th January 1898 On behalf of Sister M. Theresa, of the Presentation Convent, Geraldton, and who is a close relative of mine, I beg to take singular exception to a moat uncalled for remark of the vicar general of the diocese of Perth. In his letter, which appeared in your issue of the 26th January, » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Verdict against nuns The Tasmanian Examiner 14th April 1903 The action brought by Mille Maria Le Coanet against the authorities of the Good Shepherd Convent at Nancy for compensation for loss of eyesight and ruined health, owing to 17 years excessive labour in the convent ended yesterday in a verdict for the plaintiff. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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A Salvation Army Movement - Commandment booths scheme approved of The West Australian 11th June 1898 This article mentions Rottness Island Reformatory With regard to the proposed establishment, by the Salvation Army, of a reformatory at the Collie, Commandant Booth, it will be remembered, some time ago addressed a letter to the Commissioner of Crown Lands Mr. George Throssell, in which the request was made that the boys who were serving sentences at Rottnest should be handed over to the Army in the event of the proposal being carried into effect, and that the Government should grant a certain amount per head to the Army for the maintenance of the boys. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Two boys missing - believed to be drowned The Adelaide Advertiser 20th May 1898 This article mentions Rottness Island Reformatory Two boys escaped from the reformatory on Rottnest Island on Tuesday. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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West Australian - Perth Kalgoorlie Western Argus 26th May 1898 This article mentions Rottness Island Reformatory 'The Government Analyst has tested 60 samples of water from the artesian bore in the Perth station yard, from which the population has been largely supplied, and has decided that it is quite prine and fit for human consumnption. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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West Australia - Albany The Mercury 14th June 1898 This article mentions Rottness Island Reformatory Heavy rains, have fallen here, and exceptionally heavy weather has been experienced during the last few days. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Another 15 year old boy in Fremantle Gaol Mirror 2nd January 1932 This article mentions Rottnest Island Reformatory Another 15 year old boy has been sent to Fremantle Gaol. His crime was stealing; his sentence was 12 months. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Police Courts The Inquirer and Commerical News 23rd September 1898 This article mentions Rottnest Island Reformatory A charge of disorderly conduct was preferred against George R Farell, a former employee of the license of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. disorderly conduct was preferred^againsfc George R. Farrell, a former employe of the licensee of the Cosmopolitan HoteL It appeared that the -accused. had been » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Summary of news The West Australian 4th March 1902 This article mentions Rottnest Island Reformatory The reformatory boys at Rottnest have been removed to the Salvation Army farm, at the Collie, and other institutions under Government supervision. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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The early days - a pioneers memories The West Australian 5th June 1931 This article mentions Rottnest Island Reformatory Mr John Watson of Claremont, formerly the Superintendent of the boys reformatory school at Rottnest will celebrate his 86th birthday today. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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City Police Court The West Australian 6th November 1900 This article mentions Rottness Island Reformatory Stanley Coles. a boy about twelve years of age, pleaded guilty to stealing certain bundles of newspapers, the property of Herbert Shaw and Co. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Summary of news The West Australian 25th October 1901 This article mentions Rottnest Island Reformatory Mr. John Watson, the superintendent of the Boys Reformatory at Rottnest, has been granted four months leave of absence on full pay, and at the end of that period will retire on a pension. This is consequent upon the decision of the Government to close the institution and transfer its inmates to the Salvation Army Industrial School at Collie » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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The case of Emma and Phoebe Cooper The West Australian 21st December 1893 This article mentions Rottnest Island Reformatory On Saturday last, in the Perth Police Court, two very young girls were brought before the City Bench on a charge of vagrancy. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 22/06/2012
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Alleged illtreatment of boys The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times 14 March 1918 Mr H.A Edmonds, late chief steward of the training ship John Murray desires the statements that have been made regarding the ill treatment of boys on the training ships, John Murray and Dart. This article mentions John Murray Training Ship » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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Escape From John Murray The Argus 14th October 1913 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship Five trainees on the John Murray escaped during Sunday night, and the police were asked to try to find them. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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John Murray Boy Arrested The Argus 29th July 1913 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship Walter Collings who escaped from the training ship John Murray was arrested, today on a charge of having a stolen pair of boots and a razor from a man named Gibbons on Solomons Hill. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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John Murray Inquiry - Intimidation Alleged The Argus 5th May 1915 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship In the Second Civil Court yesterday, before Mr G C Morrison, public service commissioner, sitting as a Royal Commission to inquire into the management of the training ship the John Murray further evidence was heard concerning the management of the vessel. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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John Murray Inquiry The Horsham Times 20th April 1915 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship At the John Murray inquiry today John Sassoon, formerly chief gave evidence of two cases of floggings on inmates at a training ship. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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John Murray Boys - Moral Training The Argus 1st August 1911 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship In view of the references at the Legislative Assembly on Thursday last to the training ship the John Murray, Mr S. E Findlay, secretary of the Sunday school Union of Victoria, yesterday explained the provisions made for the moral and spiritual training for boys. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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John Murray Wreck - Evidence Concluded The Argus 6th September 1918 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship The Marine Court of Inquiry continued its sitting yesterday when further evidence was taken by Mr E Notley Moore. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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The John Murray Sydney Morning Herald 22nd April 1915 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship Further evidence was heard today before Mr G L Morrison, sitting as a Royal Commission to inquire into the management of the training ship John Murray » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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The John Murray Boys The Mercury 6th December 1912 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship In response to an invitation from Sir Phillp, the boys on the Victorian training ship John Murray to the number accompanied by Captain A. E Kane. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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The John Murray The Mercury 12th December 1912 This article mentions John Murray Training Ship The Victorian training ship John Murray leaves Hobart today for Melbourne. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/06/2012
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Neglected Children - A shocking case The Adelaide Advertiser 20th March 1913 20th March 1913 In the childrens court today two girls aged 7 and 5 years respectively, were charged with being neglected children and likely to grow up to a life of vice and crime. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 30/05/2012
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Neglected Children - Law Courts The Adelaide Advertiser 4th July 1928 4th July 1928 In the police court today five children of Martha Gentle, aged from seven to 14 years, were charged with being neglected, and the mother was with being an unfit person to be their guardian. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 30/05/2012
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A mother and children Barrier Miner 29th May 1929 29th May 1929 May I express my opinion to the family or children that have been taken from their mother. I defy anyone to say that they were neglected children. Their mother is a hard working woman, a kind mother and the children were well fed. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 28/05/2012
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2000 Orphans Training At Parramatta Sydney Morning Herald 22nd July 1930 22nd July 1930 This article mentions Brush Farm Home, May Villa, Burnside, William Thompson Masonic School, Church of England Girls Home in Carlingford, Dalmar, St Gabriels In the six great orphanages and the Masonic schools, all of which are within a few miles of Parramatta, there are approximately 2000 orphan children ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 17/05/2012
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Dalmar Sydney Morning Herald 25th November 1920 25th November 1920 This article mentions Dalmar The twenty seventh anniversary of the Central Methodist Mission Childrens Home, Dalmar, Pairamatta Road, Croydon, was celebrated by an At home held at the Conference Hall, Castlereagh Street, yesterday. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 17/05/2012
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The Corio Seat The Adelaide Advertiser 5th December 1928 5th December 1928 This article mentions St Catherines Girls Orphanage When the Corlo poll was declared in favor of the Nationalist candidate Mr Lister, today, Mr. D. Elliston, who had acted as secretary to Mr P Randle, the deceased candidate, said the contest instead of being fought on a clean issue, was decided on issues far from it. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 17/05/2012
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Orphanage reunion rekindles memories Leon Oberg Goulburn Post 2nd August 2005 2nd August 2005 This article mentions St Josephs Orphanage, Goulburn ST Josephs Orphanage old girl, Gail Favaloro, admitted a return to her childhood home from 1958 to 1962 still brought back mixed memories. ... more
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Posted 17/05/2012
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Delinquent Children The West Australian 29th November 1940 29th November 1940 This article mentions Seaforth Boys Home, Salvation Army Industrial School, In reply to Mr. McDonald, the Minister for Child Welfare (Mr. Hawke) said in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that the Institutions authorised to receive delinquent children under the Child Welfare Act. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 17/05/2012
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The Sub Reformatory School The Portland Guardian 20th November 1899 20th November 1899 The sub reformatory school known as St Annes, Narrawong » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Dozens want to adopt Caulfield foundling baby charged in court today The Argus 13th September 1954 13th September 1954 Michael, the four day old baby who was found abandoned at Caulfield railway station on Thursday night, will be charged in Malvern Court today with being a neglected child. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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A new deal for children The Argus 1st October 1953 1st October 1953 EVERYONE with a conscience and a little knowledge of the subject will feel like cheering Mr. Galvin for going into battle for Victoria's neglected and underprivileged children. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Oprhans Entertained The Argus 23rd December 1924 23rd December 1924 Mr. and Mrs. T. S, Carlyon yesterday entertained 600 children from seven Melbourne orphanages in the ballroom of Carlyons Hotel. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Toys sent to orphan in hospital The Argus 1st September 1934 1st September 1934 An orphan child who was admitted to the infectious diseases ward at the Geelong Hospital recently could not understand why other children received toys and delicacies and she did not get any. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Boy killed by trailer The Argus 16th August 1941 16th August 1941 This article mentions St Augustines Orphanage, Geelong James Collins, 15, of St. Augustines Orphanage, was fatally Injured when a wheel of a car trailer went over his head yesterday morning. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Orphans toast new Home The Argus 6th December 1949 6th December 1949 This article mentions the St Johns Home for Boys BRITISH orphans drank a toast to their new country at a welcome given by Cr Disney, Lord Mayor, at the Town Hall yesterday. David Brown and Peter Walker, busy with the lemonade, arrived in Melbourne on the Asturias. They will live at St John's Home for Boys in Canterbury. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Girls bound, gagged, nurse told The Argus 29th August 1951 29th August 1951 Two 17 year old inmates of a South Yarra girls home assaulted, bound, and gagged the sister in charge, Prahran Court was told yesterday. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Gaol had other girls, too The Argus 4th September 1952 4th September 1952 Authorities admitted yesterday that a number of uncontrollable and incorrigible girls aged 17 or less one was aged 15 have been sent to Pentridge Gaol for brief terms in the past 18 months. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Pentridge isnt old place expert says The Argus 9th September 1952 9th September 1952 This article mentions the Royal Park Depot A little bit of political courage would solve Victorias delinquent girl problem almost overnight, Dr. Norval Morris said yesterday. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Our child welfare ideas medieval The Argus 24th November 1952 24th November 1952 VICTORIAS approach lo child welfare was is some ways quite medieval, Dr. Norval Morris, lecturer in criminology at Melbourne University, said yesterday. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 14/05/2012
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100 years ago in 1912 Geelong Advertiser 14th May 2012 Incorrigible orphan boy James Stuart Carey, 13, was taken into custody on a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm on St Augustines Orphanages Brother Kelly, who came to the watchhouse to take the young boy back to the orphanage. ... more
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Posted 14/05/2012
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Vexed question of a nations apology Leonie Sheedy Sydney Morning Herald 23rd December 1997 CLAN co founder Leonie Sheedy called for an apology to those raised in institutional care back in 1997. In response to John Gortons letter, as a white Anglo Australian I would like to say sorry to Aboriginal people who were taken from their families and raised in institutions. ... more
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Posted 09/05/2012
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A smile a piece The Tasmanian Examiner 30th August 1927 30th August 1927 This article mentions the Launceston Girls' Industrial School Girls of the Girls Home, Wellington Street, make work a pleasure, and bring to their childish task of carrying in the wood in the best of spirits and the brightest of smiles. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/05/2012
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Traced by police - 6 runaway girls QLD Morning Bulletin 28th June 1935 28th June 1935 Since last Sunday women police have traced six girls between 14 and 17 years of age who ran away from their homes or a State institution. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/05/2012
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Poverty and Neglect - A Shocking Case in Albury Northern Star 23rd September 1909 23rd September 1909 A shocking case of and poverty has been disclosed Albury. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/05/2012
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Backward Girls Find Real Home The Argus 19th July 1950 19th July 1950 IN a spacious old home in Hawthorn 20 young girls are living in a happy, secure, and home like atmosphere. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/05/2012
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Uncontrollable Girls - Serious Problem to the State QLD Morning Bulletin 13th August 1936 13th August 1936 One of the most serious problems of the Slate Children Department was the care of incorrigible and uncontrollable girls, slated the director of his department in his annual report, which was tabled in the Legislative. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/05/2012
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454 Children in State Care The Mercury 7th November 1945 7th November 1945 A total of 454 children were being maintained by the State, said the annual report of the Director of Social Services tabled in the House of Assembly last night. Of this number 22 were boarded out in registered homes, and 22 in industrial schools. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/05/2012
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The Salvation Army Social Work Kalgoorlie Western Argus 11th June 1901 11th June 1901 We are once again favored with a copy of the report issued by the Salvation Army in connection with its social work; This very interesting production calls for special notice, as it gives a very encouraging record of, rescue and reformation. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 09/05/2012
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Charitable Institutions The Western Mail 9th December 1899 9th December 1899 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Swan Orphanage for Protestant Boys and St Josephs Orphanage (Subiaco) The Inspector of Charitable Institutions, Mr. J. Longmore has compiled a return showing the number of inmates in the homes and industrial reformatory schools at the end of November. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Where children recieve thier natural heritage Australian Womens Weekly 2nd September 1933 2nd September 1933 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Church of England Boys Home (Carlingford) and Church of England Girls Home (Carlingford) Gone are the days when institutions for children were like dull morgues, when discipline amounted to tyranny, and all suggestion of love or affection was killed at birth. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Social Services The Mercury 10th April 1941 10th April 1941 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Ashley Home for Boys Reports of the Ashley Home for Boys. Deloraine, and various industrial schools are incorporated in the report for 1939 to 1940 of the Social Services and Children of the State Department. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Girls Industrial Schools - Character Training Sydney Morning Herald 27th April 1934 27th April 1934 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Parramatta Girls Home » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Girl Delinquents Demonstrate Sydney Morning Herald 28th February 1945 28th February 1945 This article mentions Parramatta Girls Home Unruly demonstrations by inmates of the Industrial School for Girls at Parramatta have been causing concern to residents in the vicinity. The girls language is described as vile. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Girls Industrial School The Tasmanian Examiner 22nd March 1902 22nd March 1902 This article mentions the Girls Industrial School The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Girls Industrial School took place yesterday afternoon, and was preceded by an inspection of needle and laundry work done by the girls. There was a large attendance, several ministers being present, and much interest was taken in the work. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Inspection by Mr Hogan The Argus 28th April 1928 28th April 1928 This article mentions St Catherines Orphanage Following a deputation which waited upon the Premier and asked for a grant towards the building at Highton of the new St Catherines Orphanage for Girls, Mr Hogan visited Geelong today to inspect the new building which has so far advanced that it should be ready for occupation in November. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Jazz man helps girls home Australian Womens Weekly 10th June 1953 10th June 1953 This article mentions St Catherines Home, Brooklyn Entertainer and jazz man Bobby Limb has got himself a new job fairy godfather to 40 little girls, who are depending on him for a new swimming pool by next summer. ... more » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 08/05/2012
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Home for orphans Margaret Marr Memorial Home for Boys Brisbane Courier 10th December 1923 10th December 1923 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Margaret Marr Memorial Home for Boys The stump capping ceremony for the new Margaret Marr Memorial Home for Orphans took place on Saturday afternoon on the site of the building at Wynnum. Over 114 pounds was raised towards the sum of 1500 pounds required for the new structure, which owes its inception to Mr. John Fyfe Marr. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/05/2012
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The Swan Orphanage The West Australian 15th July 1911 15th July 1911 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Swan Orphanage Yesterday the inquiry, before Mr. A. S. Roe, P.M., and a jury, touching the death of the boy George Jones, who died in the Childrens Hospital, and who had previously been an inmate of the Swan Boys Orphanage, and bringing also within its scope the management of the Orphanage, was brought to a close. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/05/2012
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Kalg cricketers adopt orphan boy Sunday Times - West Australian 4th September 1949 4th September 1949 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Swan Orphanage That is the number of members of the Cornwall Dandies Cricket Club, South Boulder, and they have all decided to adopt a boy from this Orphanage without delay. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/05/2012
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Screaming girls on roof Sydney Morning Herald 23rd February 1943 23rd February 1943 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Parramatta Girls Home Residents whose homes are near the Parramatta Girls Industrial School reported yesterday that screams from some of the occupants could be near or in most of Sunday night, and that many of the girls climbed on to a roof and continued screaming during the morning. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/05/2012
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Rose Day Helpers Sydney Morning Herald 3rd October 1929 3rd October 1929 This article mentions the following orphanages and Homes - Burnside , Church of England Children's Homes - Burwood , St Vincent's (Westmead) , St Gabriels , Barnardos , Cooinoo Home for Destitute Girls , St Michaels (Baulkham Hills) , St Anthony's (Croydon) Amongst the stall holders in Martin Place on Rose Day, October 4, will be representatives of the Burnside Homes, Church of England Homes, Westmead Boys' Industrial Home, St Gabriel's School for Deaf Boys, After Care Association, Barnardo Homes, Cooinoo Home, Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution, City Night Refuge, St. Michaels Orphanage, Church of England Mens Society Service Committee, St. Anthonys Home, Sydney Industrial Blind, Institution, Jewish Charities, Protestant Federation Home, St. Vincent de Paul Society, girls of the A.M.P. Society, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co., and the Rose Day Younger Set. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/05/2012
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Welfare Home Policy - Recommendations by Mr Evatt Sydney Morning Herald 5th October 1942 5th October 1942 This article mentions Parramatta Girls Home The Minister for Education, Mr. Evatt, has recommended to Cabinet an extension of the Parramatta Industrial Home for Girls on adjacent land. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 07/05/2012
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Forced to exhume bodies The Charleville Times 17th January 1952 17th January 1952 Twelve hours a day for 12 days last August a Roman Catholic French Priest and two nuns were forced to exhume childrens bodies in Pakhoi, South China. Please click on the PDF link to view the article. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 03/04/2012
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Serious charges against a priest and schoolmaster The Inquirer and Commerical News 25th October 1876 25th October 1876 John Francis Whitley, schoolmaster at the Subiaco Roman Catholic orphanage was charged with having on the 11th inst committed an aggravated assault and battery upon Thomas Philip McGean, a lad under 14 years of age by flogging him with the cat o' nine tails. Please click on the PDF link to view the article » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 03/04/2012
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Gaoled nuns case Barrier Miner 14th May 1951 14th May 1951 The case of five Canadian Roman Catholic nuns, now held in a Canton gaol, has become a pattern for Chinese Communist action in suppressing foreign controlled orphanages and charity institutions. Please click on the PDF link to view the article » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 03/04/2012
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The Stoke Orphanage Scandal Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal 8th October 1900 8th October 1900 The Stoke Orphanage scandal cases before the police court, Nelson, New Zealand on September 20. Please click on the PDF link to view the article. » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 03/04/2012
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Vernon nautical training ship Mark Dunn 2008 In 1866, the Industrial Schools Act was introduced to control wayward children. This included youths found destitute, wandering the streets, begging, abandoned or committing a crime. The act also allowed for the governor to declare any ship or vessel or any building or place together with any yards, enclosures or lands attached there, to be a Public Industrial School. Thank you to CLAN member Brian for this information. ... more
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Posted 23/03/2012
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The cash is rolling in The Argus 13th December 1956 13th December 1956 Theres an urgent pleading in the dark eyes of little Stasia Mersim ski, who lives at Resurrection House, Essendon ... more
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Posted 12/03/2012
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HISTORICAL ARTICLE - Men are strangers The Sun 23rd June 1972 23rd June 1972 SMILES and dry eyes now... but Sun photographer George Bugden got a tearful reception yesterday at the Salvation Army's Haven maternity and babies' home at North Fitzroy. ... more
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Posted 22/08/2011
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The Enduring Legacy of Growing Up In Care in 20th Century Australia Senator Andrew Murray and Dr Marilyn Rock Paper presented to the Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 15-18th September 2005 The Impact of Childhood Trauma Across the Lifespan Historical Denial Current Challenges. A trilogy of inquiries since 1997 reveals that upwards of and possibly more than 500,000 children experienced life in an orphanage, childrens home or other form of out-of-home care last century. Click on the PDF to view the entire paper » Click here to download PDF |
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Posted 02/05/2011
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