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Queensland - Organisation

Chelmer Children's Home (1969 - 1995)

  • WR Black Home at Chelmer, operated by the Presbyterian Church - Inquiry photograph

    WR Black Home at Chelmer, operated by the Presbyterian Church - Inquiry photograph, c. 1998, courtesy of Queensland Government.
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From
29 November 1969
To
1995
Categories
Children's Home, Home and Presbyterian

The Chelmer Children's Home, situated at 7 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer was operated by the Presbyterian Church. It opened on 29 November 1969 as a special care centre for disabled babies and toddlers, with a family group wing. The house is now a private residence and has been substantially remodelled.

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Location

29 November 1969 - 1995?
Address - Chelmer Children's Home was situated at 7 Laural Avenue, Chelmer. Location: Chelmer

Timeline

 1928 - 1965 W. R. Black Home
       1969 - 1995 Chelmer Children's Home

Related Archival Collections

Photos

Landmark Home for Sale
Title
Landmark Home for Sale
Type
Document
Date
27 September 1995

Details

Plans to Restore Victorian Home
Title
Plans to Restore Victorian Home
Type
Document
Date
13 January 1996

Details

WR Black Home at Chelmer, operated by the Presbyterian Church - Inquiry photograph
Title
WR Black Home at Chelmer, operated by the Presbyterian Church - Inquiry photograph
Type
Image
Date
c. 1998
Publisher
Queensland Government

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Email correspondence with Presbyterian Church of Queensland archives, November 2014.

Prepared by: Lee Butterworth