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Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, 945
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The Correspondence Register (Neglected Children) contains correspondence relating to matters regarding the fate of neglected children brought to the Brisbane Watchhouse between February 1894 and July 1895. The letters discuss the circumstances surrounding the child’s ‘neglect’ (family background, mother or father’s character, etc.) and the action that was taken (eg the child was admitted to a reformatory, or sent home etc).The children mentioned in the correspondence contained in this register may also appear in the records of the various orphanages (eg. Diamantina, St. Vincent’s, Nudgee, etc.), Industrial and Reformatory Schools, and of the Salvation Army; all of whom dealt with neglected children in this period.
This record is open access and can be viewed by any member of the public. For access to this records please contact Queensland State Archives.