Sobraon Training School - NSS "Sobraon" the staff

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Description: This is a photograph showing the crew of the N.S.S Sobraon Training Ship on the deck of the ship. The crew includes adult men and younger boys, all wearing nautical uniforms, alongside the ship's dog. There is a 'Notice to Boys' sign on one of the walls behind the crew that is partially visible, stating "Boys are not allowed past this point unaccompanied by an [adult] or acting under orders. W.H. Mason, Superintendent". A caption on the lower right corner of the photo reads "N.S.S "Sobraon", The Staff". This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children's Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated, the date included is an estimate.
From Date: 1890s
To Date: 1900s
Source: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Rights: This image is out of copyright. Reuse of this image with attribution to © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice) is permitted for personal or non-commercial purposes.
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