Please contact Queensland State Archives:
Postal Address: PO Box 1397, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Phone: (07) 3037 6777
Email: info@archives.qld.gov.au
Website: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/archives/contacts
Quote this number to access your records: Queensland State Archives Series ID, 16296
These records are held by Queensland State Archives.
The Registers of Children Hired Out, Series ID 16296, contain details about children at the Townsville Orphanage who were placed in employment. Entries record details of employers and addresses, name and age of each child, date sent to service and remarks.
This register has been digitised and is available for viewing on the Queensland State Archives item page.