Archival Series Children's files (1938 - 1973)

Fairbridge Farm School

From

1938

To

1973

Summary

The following information is contained on the files: name of child; child's date of birth, and in some cases a Certificate of Birth; religion; education and scholastic ability; character; illnesses; name of mother (if known); name of father (if known); and where child came from. Following the child's arrival at the Fairbridge Farm School, the information kept on the file would include: school records; an index to letters to and from the child; and medical and dental records. In some cases there is information about employment placements.

Quantity: 900 files (approx.)

Access Access to information in the individual children's files is limited to the Old Fairbridgian himself or herself. After the death of an Old Fairbridgian, his or her spouse and children can have access to genealogical and medical papers on his or her file.

Contact
An individual seeking access should write to the Council Secretary, Fairbridge Foundation, 809 Trust Building,
155 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000.