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New South Wales - Archival Series
Register (1904 - 1919)
Bathurst Maternity and Rescue Home
- From
- 9 January 1904
- To
- 20 November 1919
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This Register, which is one volume, includes biographical information for each woman admitted to the Home: name, where born, age, marital status, parents' names and addresses, religion, whether the woman had been in prison, hospital or any other homes, employment history, literacy, from where and by whom sent to the Home, and when the baby was due. The information about the baby includes name, date and place of birth, name and address of father, how the child was supported, and, if adopted, the name and address of the adopting parents. There is also information about the mother's discharge from the Home, including a general summary of her 'career' and any reports after leaving. This volume is indexed alphabetically by surname at the front of the volume.
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Access Conditions
Former residents and clients can access information about themselves after providing proof of identity. Access to information may be given to a third party providing they have written permission from the person to whom the information relates, can prove a connection with that person, or show evidence that the person is deceased. All other applications for access will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Access to information about adoptions is subject to the provisions of the NSW Adoption Act 2000.
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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/
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