The State Children’s Council was formed in 1886 under the requirements of the Destitute Persons Amendment Act, 1886. This Act separated the care of children from the care of other destitute persons by transferring responsibility for children from the Destitute Board to the State Children’s Council. The Council comprised twelve honorary members who oversaw, and…
The Professional Standards Office Records Service of the Catholic Church manages the provision of access to records for former residents of Catholic Residential Facilities. Access Conditions Please contact the Professional Standards Office for an application form and information regarding procedures and conditions with regard to accessing information from records held by this office. The Professional…
The Sisters of St Joseph Archives, Adelaide holds the historical and general records related to the work of the Sisters of St Joseph in South Australia. The Archives holds no personal information. All personal records relating to Homes run by the Sisters of St Joseph are held by the Professional Standards Office Records Service of…
The Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Board replaced both the State Children’s Council and the Destitute Board in 1926 as a result of the passing of the Maintenance Act 1926. The new Board took responsibility for all matters relating to destitute and neglected children and adults and had the power to proclaim institutions for State…
State Records of South Australia is the government archives of South Australia and holds a large part of the state’s official documentary heritage, including records relating to institutions for children. Access Conditions Many records relating to institutions for children in South Australia are subject to access restrictions. Records which contain a high level of sensitive…
Anglicare SA was the new name for Anglican Community Services from 1997. While Anglicare SA was still under local control, it became part of a national network of Anglican caring agencies.
The Australian Board of Mission (ABM) was established in Sydney in 1850, and was the missionary body of the Church of England in Australia. It was originally called the Australasian Board of Missions and was led by the bishops of the Church in Australia and New Zealand. In 1872 it was formally constituted as the…
The Girls’ Friendly Society began in England in 1875 and in South Australia in 1879. Its object was ‘to unite girls and women in a fellowship of Prayer, Service and Purity of Life for the Glory of God’. The Society managed lodges in Adelaide, South Australia to provide safe, home-like accommodation for girls, particularly those…
Farr House was the new name given to The Orphan Home in 1935. It was situated on Fullarton Road, Upper Mitcham and operated as a Home for girls of primary school age. In later years it also accepted teenage girls. Farr House was run by an independent management committee that reported to the Anglican Diocese…
The State Library of South Australia is the largest public reference library in South Australia with a collection focus on South Australian information. The Library’s archival collection includes manuscripts, photographs, oral history recordings and film. The Library has a collection of newspapers and general reference books and journals. Researchers can have access to documents and…
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