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New South Wales - Organisation
Cowley House (1946 - 1976)
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A party of girls from Mission districts arriving at the Mission's Holiday Home at Cronulla in the late twenties. It was the Mission's first children's home and operated as a holiday home from 1916 to 1946., 1920s, courtesy of .
DETAILS
- From
- 1946
- To
- 1976
- Categories
- Non-denominational, Children's Home, Home
Cowley House was opened in 1946. It was formerly the Cronulla Children's Home. It was run by the Sydney City Mission. Due to a decrease in demand as the State Government became more involved in providing temporary accommodation for children in need of care, Cowley House was closed and sold off in 1976.
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Cowley House was renamed in honour of Mr Octavius Cowley who had served for many years as Chairman of the Mission's Homes Committee.
Locations
- 1946? - 1976
- Location - Cowley House was situated on Oaks Street, Cronulla
Timeline
- 1916 - 1946
- Cronulla Children's Home
- 1946 - 1976
- Cowley House
- Collection Title
- Sydney City Mission records, 1862-1983, including minute books and historical papers (1862 - 1983)
- Date Range
- 1862 - 1983
- Reference
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MLMSS 4779
[State Library of New South Wales - Manuscripts & Pictures Call Number]
- Contact
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Please contact the General Counsel, Mission Australia:
Postal Address: GPO Box 3515, Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: 1800 021 673
Email: supporter@missionaustralia.com.au
DETAILS
A party of girls from Mission districts arriving at the Mission's Holiday Home at Cronulla in the late twenties. It was the Mission's first children's home and operated as a holiday home from 1916 to 1946.
Home of Bill and Gay Free, Cronulla