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Legislation Aborigines (Training of Children) Act 1923

State of South Australia

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    Aborigines (Training of Children) Act 1923, courtesy of AIATSIS.
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From
1923
To
1923
Categories
Legislation

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The Aborigines (Training of Children) Act 1923 expanded the definitions of 'aboriginal' and 'half-caste' in the 1911 Aborigines Act.

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Key Provision: Expanded the definitions of 'aboriginal' and 'half-caste' in the 1911 Act. Provided for the removal of an 'aboriginal child' to an institution under the control of the State Children's Council. The Chief Protector 'may … commit any aboriginal child to any institution within the meaning of the State Children Act 1895, … to be there detained or otherwise dealt with under the said Act until such child attains the age of eighteen years'. Applies to legitimate 'aboriginal' children who have obtained a qualifying certificate under the Education Act 1915 or who are at least fourteen years old and all illegitimate children irrespective of age who in the opinion of the Chief Protector and the State Children's Council are neglected. Repealed by Aborigines Act 1934.

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  • Aborigines (Training of Children) Act 1923 (SA), 1923. Details

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Title
Aborigines (Training of Children) Act 1923
Type
Document
Date
1923
Source
AIATSIS

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: To Remove and Protect, South Australian Legislation, AIATSIS, 2009, http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/collections/exhibitions/remove/sa/legislation.html.

Prepared by: Melissa Downing