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New South Wales - Organisation
Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home (1897 - 1924)
- From
- 1897
- To
- 1924
- Categories
- Maternity Home, Salvation Army, Hospital, Lying-in Home, Home, Female Rescue Home
- Alternative Names
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- The Lighthouse Rescue Home
- The Lighthouse Mothers' Hostel
- The Lighthouse
Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home was opened in Albert Street, Islington (in Newcastle) in July 1897 and was also known as 'The Lighthouse'. It provided accommodation for homeless girls and women, including unmarried mothers, and married mothers. In May 1924 it moved to Merewether, and became known as Maryville Mothers' Hospital.
Locations
- 1897 - 1924
- Location - Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home was situated at Albert Street, Islington
Timeline
- 1897 - 1924
- Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home
- 1924 - 1933
- Maryville Mothers' Hospital
- Series Title
- Inmates' Register, Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home (1891 - 1906)
- Date Range
- 1891 - 1906
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Historical Records Department, The Salvation Army
Phone: (03) 8878 2404
Postal Address: PO Box 479, Blackburn VIC 3130
Email: historicalrecords@salvationarmy.org.au
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/historical-records-request/
DETAILS
- Series Title
- Record Books, Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home (1906 - 1927)
- Date Range
- 1906 - 1927
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Historical Records Department, The Salvation Army
Phone: (03) 8878 2404
Postal Address: PO Box 479, Blackburn VIC 3130
Email: historicalrecords@salvationarmy.org.au
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/historical-records-request/
DETAILS
- Series Title
- Women's Career Statement, Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home (1897 - 1914)
- Date Range
- 1897 - 1914
- Reference
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- Contact
-
Please contact the Historical Records Department, The Salvation Army
Phone: (03) 8878 2404
Postal Address: PO Box 479, Blackburn VIC 3130
Email: historicalrecords@salvationarmy.org.au
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/historical-records-request/
DETAILS
- Series Title
- Girl's Statement on Admission, Final Statement and After Career, Newcastle Maternity and Rescue Home (1897 - 1906)
- Date Range
- 1897 - 1906
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Historical Records Department, The Salvation Army
Phone: (03) 8878 2404
Postal Address: PO Box 479, Blackburn VIC 3130
Email: historicalrecords@salvationarmy.org.au
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/historical-records-request/
DETAILS
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