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Mofflyn, Wesley Cottage

This is a picture of Wesley Cottage, which was part of Mofflyn. It comes from the December 1965 edition of the Methodist Homes for Children’s newsletter, called The ‘Homes’ Herald.

Benmore Presbyterian Children’s Home

This picture of Benmore at Caversham was used in the progamme for the official opening of the Home in 1947.

Burnbrae Presbyterian Children’s Home

This picture of Burnbrae Presbyterian Children’s Home in Byford was used in the programme for the opening of a new Home (Benmore) in Caversham. It probably shows Burnbrae as it looked in 1947.

Governor’s Visit to Bindoon

Sir James Mitchell, the Governor and a former Premier of Western Australia, is shown here visiting Bindoon in the year before his retirement. The Governor is third from the left in the photo.

Deputy Director of the WA Education Department at Bindoon

Laying the foundation stone for a new building at Bindoon was Mr TS Edmondson, Deputy Director of Education in WA. In addition to his work in education, Thomas Slater Edmondson (1886-1980) was involved in starting the Gould League of Western Australia.

Seven Child Migrants from Britain, Bindoon

This is a photograph showing seven child migrants from Bindoon. The boys are smiling and grouped together with their arms around each other’s shoulders.

British Child Migrants, Bindoon

In this photo are a group of boys who came to Bindoon as child migrants from Britain.

Boys and Visitors, Bindoon

This photograph shows a group of boys and men standing on the front steps of Bindoon posed for the photo.

Film Projector, Bindoon

Movie nights at Bindoon are well-remembered among men who were there as boys. This photo shows the projector set-up.

Group of Child Migrants at Bindoon

Dogs and rabbits can also be seen in this group of child migrants on the steps at Bindoon. Part of Christian Brothers Institution Albums 1 & 2 (Holy Spirit Collection)