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Publications Details Report

Authors
Wilson, Katrin and Michael V. Robinson.
Title
Aboriginal Hostels in Perth : A Comparative Survey
Imprint
Department of Native Welfare, [Perth, W.A.], 1971
Description

This report is an 11-volume survey of hostels for young Indigenous people in Western Australia in 1970, at a time of great expansion in this sector.

Abstract

The authors described their work as a 'report presented to Mr. F.E. Gare, the Commissioner of Native Welfare, Western Australia, May 1971.' It provides a very detailed description of Aboriginal hostel accommodation in WA at a particular moment in time and includes recommendations and bibliographical references. The report also contains information about:

  • Controlling authorities
  • House parents
  • The Department of Native Welfare
  • Other parties
  • Residents
More information is available on the National Library website http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19766503/

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