St Joseph’s Orphanage

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The original building of St Joseph’s Orpanage, built in 1879. This photograph appeared in The Leader on 8 July 1979, p. 5

Sight Saving School, students wood burning, 1951 to 1973

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Home Hints

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This is an image of the Home Hints section of the The Australian Women’s Weekly on 3 March 1976. It includes a ‘Blue Gum Entrant’ from Glenara Children’s Home who won $2 for sending in a ‘Home Hint’ for removing felt pen marks from paintwork using toothpaste.

Aikenhead House

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The new wing at St Joseph’s Orphanage known as Aikenhead House, circa 1960.

Blind & Deaf Institute, student at work, 1951 to 1973

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Blind & Deaf Institute, visually-impaired girl reading Braille text, possibly then transcribing to Braille typewriter, 1951 to 1976

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Blind & Deaf Institute, visually-impaired girl reading Braille text, possibly then transcribing to Braille typewriter, 1951 to 1976

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Blind & Deaf Institute, student at work, 1951 to 1973

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Blind & Deaf Institute, visually-impaired boy writing on a Braille typewriter, 1951 to 1973

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Blind & Deaf Institute, visually-impaired girl reading Braille text, possibly then transcribing to Braille typewriter, 1951 to 1973

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