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Fernhurst (1968 - 1978?)

From
1968
To
1978?
Categories
Anglican, Home, Hostel and Protestant
Alternative Names
  • Fernhurst Hostel (Also known as)

Fernhurst was established by St John's Homes for Boys and Girls in 1968 to provide residential care for young people on Children's Court probation. It was run in conjunction with the Church of England Boys' Society.

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Location

1968 - 1978?
Location - Fernhurst was located in Surrey Hills. Location: Surrey Hills

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Books

  • Boyce, J., For the record : background information on the work of the Anglican Church with Aboriginal children and directory of Anglican agencies providing residential care to children from 1830 to 1980, Anglicare Australia, Melbourne, 2003. Details

Online Resources

Sources used to compile this entry: Boyce, J., For the record : background information on the work of the Anglican Church with Aboriginal children and directory of Anglican agencies providing residential care to children from 1830 to 1980, Anglicare Australia, Melbourne, 2003; James Jenkinson Consulting, Guide to out-of-home care services 1940-2000 - Volume One: Agency Descriptions, Department of Human Services, Unpublished, November 2001, https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/DHS.3004.011.0367.pdf.

Prepared by: Cate O'Neill