Marsden Home for Boys, in Kallangur, was operated by the Marsden Home for Boys Committee of the Queensland Congregational Union from 1929. In June 1977, operations transferred to the newly-created Uniting Church. The Home closed 27 November 1992. During World War II the Queensland Congregational Union considered caring for children evacuated from England until foster…
Marsden Family Group Home, in Brassall, opened and was licensed in February 1974. It was operated by the Queensland Congregational Union until 1977, when management was transferred to the Uniting Church. The Home closed temporarily in July 1984, and re-opened 28 October 1984. In 2001, it was no longer a licensed residential facility.
Marsden Home for Boys, Booval, was operated by the Marsden Home for Boys Committee of the Queensland Congregational Union. It was licensed in 1962 under the State Children Act 1911 and the Children’s Services Act 1965 on 4 August 1966. The Home closed on 3 April 1974 and the boys were transferred to the Marsden…
The Tahmoor Children’s Home, at Tahmoor, was established by members of the Vaucluse Congregational Church in 1941. It began as a holiday home then was converted to permanent or temporary care for up to 20 boys and girls from 5 to 15 years who were unable to live with their families. Tahmoor Children’s Home appears…
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