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New South Wales - Organisation
Robertson (1919 - 1977)
- From
- 1919
- To
- 1977
- Categories
- Orphanage, Children's Home, Protestant, Uniting Church, Presbyterian, Cottage Home, Home
- Alternative Names
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- Dachaidh Clann Donnachaidh
Robertson was opened as part of the Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes in January 1919 at North Parramatta. It was originally a boys' home, with a capacity for 30-40 children. It remained a cottage home until 1977 when it was converted to administration offices.
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Robertson, like all the Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes for Children, was evacuated during World War II. Robertson served as accommodation for Australian Army Officers.
Robertson, along with Ivanhoe, Sargood Hall, Blackwood, Son of the Rock and Reid were leased by Redeemer Baptist School in 1986 then sold to the school in 1994.
Locations
- 1919 - 1992
- Location - Robertson was situated at Pennant Hills Road, North Parramatta
- Collection Title
- Records held by Burnside Archives (1911 - )
- Date Range
- 1911 -
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Uniting Burnside Museum:
Postal Address: PO Box 7137 Silverwater, NSW 2128
Phone: 1800 864 846
Email: ask@uniting.org
Website: https://www.uniting.org/services/family-services/facility/uniting-burnside-museum-north-parramatta
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Robertson
Burnside Orphanage, Parramatta: general view
