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Organisation Wiltja Hostel (1956 - 1982)

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    Wiltja Hostel, courtesy of Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN).
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From
1956
To
1982
Categories
Care Provider, Hostel and Non-denominational
Alternative Names
  • Aborigines Advancement League Hostel (Also known as)
  • Millswood Girls Home (Also known as)

Summary

[Taken from the South Australian guide Finding Your Own Way]

Wiltja Hostel for Aboriginal girls was opened in November 1956. Its purpose was to provide accommodation for girls who were attending secondary school in Adelaide. Many girls remained there during their first year of work after leaving school. In 1978 the hostel changed to a boarding home for Aboriginal people visiting the city. In 1980 the Aborigines Advancement League leased the property to the Education Department and two years later that department purchased the hostel.

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1956 - 1982
Wiltja Hostel situated at 17 East Avenue, Millswood. Location: Millswood

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Title
Wiltja Hostel
Type
Image
Source
Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN)

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Title
Wiltja Girls' Hostel - Badge
Type
Image
Date
1956 - 1982
Control
HT 28213
Source
Museum Victoria

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Sources used to compile this entry: George, Karen, Finding your own way, Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc., 2005, http://www.salinkup.com.au/content.php?page_id=4.

Prepared by: Melissa Downing

Created: 16 February 2011, Last modified: 7 June 2012