Ohio Boys Home
Ohio Boys Home
Walcha
NSW
Australia
Provider: Anglican Church
Year Opened: 1950
Year Closed: 1965
Ohio Boys’ Home, located in Walcha, was operated by the then Church of England (Anglican Church) from 1950. It was a companion home to the Coventry Home, in Armidale, which was for girls. Ohio Boys’ Home closed in the mid-1960s, and the boys were transferred to Coventry Home. It is now owned by Bruce and Jillian Mitchell and is a private residence. Ohio was originally built in the 1800’s and Jillian is a descendant of the first owners. They have a writt for the property.
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