This is a photograph of the homestead at Moola Bulla Station, taken in 1917. It shows a single-storey tin-roofed cottage. Several people can be seen on the verandahs surrounding the house, and standing in front of it. This photograph is one of nine taken by John Joseph Holland at Moola Bulla Station in 1917 that…
The Western Australian government’s Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs commenced an inquiry into past forced adoptive policies and practices on 22 February 2023. The impetus for this inquiry was a petition with 318 signatures, presented by Jennifer McRae and tabled in the Legislative Council on 15 November 2022. The terms of reference for…
This is a photograph of 41 Woodroyd Street, Mt Lawley, which was later used by the Presbyterian Church to run Collins House. It shows a large single-storey suburban brick and stone house with decorative gables and a low brick wall surrounding it. Three girls can be seen standing on the front steps of the house.
This is a photograph of Peedamulla Station homestead taken in 1958. It shows a tin-roofed single-storey house with two chimneys, with a smaller brick building and large water tank sitting beside it.
This is a photograph of a dormitory block at Wongutha Mission Training Farm. It shows a single-storey fibro and weather-board house situated on farmland, with a water tower and shed nearby. The photograph was taken by Robert McKeich in 1957.
This is a photograph of Lee Steere House at Swan Homes, later known as Swanleigh. It shows a large two-storey brick building with ‘Lee Steere House’ written on the top of the front awning. In front of the house is a circular driveway lined with rose bushes.
This is a photograph of the dining room of Freeman House at Swan Homes, later known as Swanleigh. It shows a portion of the room which is furnished with 4-seater tables, cabinets, and extra seating, and has a serving hatch on one wall. Freeman House was opened in 1955 to accommodate child migrants from the…
This is a photograph of Freeman House at Swan Homes, later known as Swanleigh. It shows a large two-storey brick building. Freeman House was opened in 1955 to accommodate child migrants from the UK and Europe. This photo is one of three taken of Freeman House on 3 August 1955 available at the State Library…
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The Rosary Convent, Waratah – Archives, is a collection of records held by the University of Newcastle Special Collections created by the Rosary Convent about the School for Deaf Girls, Waratah. The collection is primarily administrative and relates to the establishment and running of the School. Records include correspondence and letters of support, lesson books…
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