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Minda – Girls Classroom

This is a photograph of girls in a classroom at Minda. It shows 10 girls seated in a classroom looking towards the blackboard, where a teacher is pointing to a map of Europe. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice….

Minda – Dormitory

This is a photograph of a dormitory at Minda. It shows a large room with rows of single beds in groups of 10 separated by low walls. There is no other furniture visible, however there are several vases of flowers that were likely placed for the photo. Several girls are visible sitting on/standing between the…

Minda – Aerial view

This is a photograph showing an aerial view of the Minda complex. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated, the date included is an estimate.

Myee – Hanging laundry

This is a photograph showing five full lines of laundry hanging across the backyard of Myee. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated, the date included is an estimate.

Myee – Woman holding baby in nursey

This is a photograph showing a woman holding a baby in the nursery at Myee Home for Babies. There is another baby in the cot next to the woman. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated,…

Myee – Woman outside building

This is a photograph showing a woman standing in front of Myee. It shows a two-storey brick building with bay windows at the front behind blue gates and a white picket fence with a sign reading ‘Myee’ on it. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by…

Kamballa – Girls in Needlework Class

This is a photograph showing seven girls in a classroom at Kamballa. Four of the girls are sewing by hand, one is using a sewing machine, and two are weaving on looms. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This…

McCredie Cottage – Girls Dormitory

This is a photograph of the girls dormitory at McCredie Cottage. It shows a large room with three beds with metal rails around the top end, each with a small bedside table next to them. The bedspreads, curtains, and runners on top of the bedside tables are all made from the same orange, yellow, and…

McCredie Cottage – Boys Dormitory

This is a photograph of the boys dormitory at McCredie Cottage. It shows a large room with six beds with metal rails around the top end, each with a small bedside table next to them. The bedspreads, curtains, and runners on top of the bedside tables are all made from the same green, blue, and…

McCredie Cottage – Children in playroom

This is a photograph of children in what appears to be a playroom at McCredie Cottage. It shows six children sitting at desks with toys or books in front of them, one at a play kitchen bench, and one playing with a wooden train set on the floor. This photograph is part of a collection…