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New South Wales - Organisation
The Fold Girls' Home (1920 - 1942)
- From
- 1920
- To
- 1942
- Categories
- Children's Home, Salvation Army, Home
- Alternative Names
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- Salvation Army Marrickville Girls' Home
The Fold was opened in Stanmore in 1920 by the Salvation Army. In 1925 it was relocated to George Street Marrickville. The home closed on 24 March 1942, and the girls were transferred to Canowindra Girls' Home (Lyndon House) at Canowindra.
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The Fold was officially opened on 27 July 1920 by Commissioner James Hay of the Salvation Army. When it moved to George Street Marrickville the new premises were opened by Miss Millicent Preston Stanley MLA, on 11 December 1925.
Locations
- 1920 - 1925
- Location - The Fold Girls' Home was situated on Cambridge Street, Stanmore
- 1925 - 1942
- Address - The Fold Girls' Home was situated at 27 George Street, Marrickville
- Series Title
- Admission Register, The Fold Girls' Home (1924 - 1976)
- Date Range
- 1924 - 1976
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Historical Records Department, The Salvation Army
Phone: (03) 8878 2404
Postal Address: PO Box 479, Blackburn VIC 3130
Email: historicalrecords@salvationarmy.org.au
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/historical-records-request/
DETAILS
The Fold (Salvation Army Marrickville Girls Home)
Opening of the New Wing at The Fold - Brochure