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Boys at work at the mechanics shop, Mt. Penang

This is a copy of an image that appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1964.

Sandstone retaining wall, Mt. Penang. The wall was designed and built by the boys with minimal supervision

This is a copy of an image that appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1964.

The main entrance, Mt. Penang designed and built by the boys and staff

This is a photograph of the sign at the front of Mount Penang. It shows a metal sign that reads “Mt Penang Boys Training School” mounted on a brick or stone wall. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This…

Mount Penang 50 years ago and to-day

This is a copy of an image that appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1962.

Mount Penang Training School for Boys: Project completed this year

This is a copy of an image that appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1958.

Children at “Raith”, Campbelltown

This is a copy of an image that appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1966.

Landscape Gardening at Mount Penang

This is a copy of an image that appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1959.

“Raith” – children arriving home from school

This is a photograph of children arriving back at Raith from school.  It shows about 10 children running up to the Home, with the houseparents waiting on the front porch. There is a cat sitting on the lawn. This image appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1966 with…

Play equipment (Lark Hill, NSW Treasury Report)

This is a photograph of the outdoor play equipment at Raith Lark Hill Hostel. It shows a see-saw, climbing fames, slides, and a large triangular shade cover. This image was used on the cover of a 1978 NSW Treasury report into the costs of building and maintaining NSW Child Welfare Department buildings. This photograph is…

Gymnastics practice, Mount Penang

This is a copy of an image that appeared in the Child Welfare Department of New South Wales Annual Report of 1959.