St Vincent's Home for Children (1935 - 1971)

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Aerial photo of St Vincent's Orphanage, ca. 1970, 1970, courtesy of Sisters of Mercy Brisbane Congregation.
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From

1935

To

1971

Categories

Children's Home, Orphanage, Family Group Home, Catholic, Home

Alternative Names

Nudgee Orphanage
St Vincent's Centre
St Vincent's Orphanage

St Vincent's Home for Children, Queens Road, Nudgee, was operated by the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. Previously known as St Vincent's Orphanage, the name changed to St Vincent's Home for Children in 1935. From 1938 children under two years were admitted. The home closed as a residential facility in 1971.

1935 - 1971: Location - St Vincent's Home for Children was situated at Queens Road, Nudgee

Timeline

1860 - 1867: New Farm St Vincent's
1867 - 1935: St Vincent's Orphanage
1935 - 1971: St Vincent's Home for Children

Collection Title: St Vincent's Orphanage Records (1872 - 1983)
Date Range: 1872 - 1983
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Contact: Please contact the the Coordinator, Records Request, Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane Congregation:
Address: Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane Congregation Office, PO Box 287, Toowong DC QLD 4066
Email: RecordsRequest@sombris.org.au
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