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New South Wales - Organisation
Avona Hostel (1947 - 1962)
- From
- 1947
- To
- c. 1962
- Categories
- Home, Hostel, Anglican, Protestant
Avona Hostel, in Glebe, was set up by the Anglican Home Mission Society in 1947. It was for boys aged 15 to 18 who had appeared before the Children's Court and were described by the Home Mission Society as 'neglected, homeless or unwanted.' The hostel held 25 boys. Avona Hostel closed around 1962.
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Avona Hostel was situated adjacent to the Charlton Memorial Home. It was staffed by Mr and Mrs Brooker, who had earlier run a hostel in Redfern.
Locations
- 1947 - 1962
- Location - Avona Hostel was situated in Avona Street, Glebe
- Collection Title
- Anglicare Children's Homes, Foster Care and Out-of-Home Care Records (1932 - 2010s)
- Date Range
- 1932 - 2010
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Care Leavers Records and Archives:
Phone: 0490 425 304
Email: careleaversarchive@anglicare.org.au
Website: https://www.anglicare.org.au/resources/policies-and-information/care-leavers-records/
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