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Queensland - Organisation
Industrial School for Boys (1922 - 1942)
- From
- 20 November 1922
- To
- 1942
- Categories
- Industrial School, Salvation Army, Home
The Industrial School for Boys at Indooroopilly was opened in 1922. The facility was run by the Salvation Army and catered for State orphans, abandoned and neglected boys. It moved to Washpool and was renamed the Boys Home, Washpool in 1942.
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The Industrial School for Boys, situated on Moggill Road, Indooroopilly (now called Chapel Hill), was run by the Salvation Army. Mr W R Black bought 22 acres of land for £2300 which he donated to Salvation Army. He also paid for the extension and renovation of the home, along with new furnishings. Black also provided £100 a year for maintenance of the facility.
The Industrial School for Boys could accommodate up to 50 boys and nine staff. Ensign Rogan was appointed Superintendent when the Home opened in 1922. The Home was officially opened on 20 November 1922 by the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan. Shortly after the opening 35 boys took up residence.
The home was licensed under the State Children Act 1911 on 27 November 1922.
Locations
- 1922 - 1942
- Location - The Industrial School for Boys was situated at 724 Moggil Road, Indooroopilly (now called Chapel Hill)
Timeline
- 1922 - 1942
- Industrial School for Boys
- 1942 - 1945
- Boys Home, Washpool
- Collection Title
- Salvation Army Records of Queensland Institutions
- Date Range
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- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the Historical Records Department, The Salvation Army:
Postal Address: PO Box 479, Blackburn VIC 3130
Phone: (03) 8878 2404
Email: historicalrecords@salvationarmy.org.au
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/about-the-centre-for-restoration/
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