The inscription reads: “From 1894 to 1977 this was the site of the Riverview Home for Boys operated by the Salvation Army. Boys lived here who, for many and varied reasons beyond their control, were unable to be cared for by their families.”
This is an immage of a memorial plaque at Riverview. The inscription reads: “This monument commemorates the residents of Riverview Girls Home April 1897 to June 1898 and Riverview Boys Home July 1898 to January 1977 ‘Never to be forgotten’ Funded by The Salvation Army Australia and Mayor Paul Pisasale City of Ipswich 14th January…
This image shows the Manager’s Quarters at Purga Mission Station.
This image shows the school and meeting hall at Purga Mission Station.
This image shows the Industrial School for Girls, Toowong.
This image shows the Industrial School for Girls, Chelmer.
This image shows the Salvation Army Industrial School for Girls in Rockhampton.
This is an extract from an Annual Report or similar, from the committee responsible for overseeing the Hostel for Girls, also known as Archibald House. The committee was made up of members of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches.
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