Building a Future

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Description: This video, produced in 1940, features McCleod House, also known as the Spastic Centre Country Children's Hostel, in Mosman, Sydney. It shows scenes of life at the home, including children participating in classes, physical excercises, handcrafts, and at meal time. The narration gives an overview of the purpose of the centre and the methods used in treating the children with spastic paralysis. Please note the British Pathe website has incorrectly titled this film as 'Sydney - Downs Syndrome Children'. Please note that because of derogatory historical language, in April 2024 the Find & Connect web resource altered the title of this film which was originally 'Building a Future for Spastic Paralysis Victims'.
From Date: c. 1940
To Date: c. 1949
Source: British Pathe featuring Reuters Historical Collection
Rights: Copyright British Pathe
External URL: https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/96031/

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