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South Australia - Organisation
Wiltja Hostel (1956 - 1978)
- From
- 1956
- To
- 1978
- Categories
- Non-denominational, Hostel, Home
- Alternative Names
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- Aborigines Advancement League Hostel
- Millswood Girls Home
Wiltja Hostel was opened in 1956 at Millswood by the Aborigines Advancement League. It provided accommodation for Aboriginal girls who were attending secondary school in Adelaide. In 1978 the Hostel ceased to operate as a Hostel for Aboriginal girls and became a boarding home for adult Aboriginal people visiting the city.
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Wiltja Hostel for Aboriginal girls was opened in November 1956 at 17 East Avenue Millswood by the Aborigines Advancement League. Sometimes referred to as the Millswood Girls' Home the Hostel's purpose was to provide accommodation for girls who were attending secondary school in Adelaide. Many girls remained at the Hostel during their first year of work after leaving school.
In 1978 the Hostel ceased to operate as a Hostel for Aboriginal girls and became a boarding home for adult Aboriginal people visiting the city. In 1980 the Aborigines Advancement League leased the property to the Education Department and two years later that department purchased the Hostel.
Locations
- 1956 - 1978
- Address - Wiltja Hostel was situated at 17 East Avenue, Millswood
- Collection Title
- Records of the Aborigines' Office and Successor Agencies (1866? - 1971?)
- Date Range
- 1866 - 1971
- Reference
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- Contact
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Please contact the State Records Research Centre:
Postal Address: GPO Box 464, Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: 08 8343 6800
Website: https://archives.sa.gov.au/general-information/contact-us/contact-us
DETAILS
- Collection Title
- Records of the Aborigines Advancement League (1938 - 2008)
- Date Range
- 1938 - 2008
- Reference
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SRG 250
[State Library of South Australia Archival Number]
- Contact
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Please contact the AskUs service at the State Library of South Australia:
Postal Address: GPO Box 419, Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: (08) 8207 7250 or SA country callers 1800 182 013
Website: https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/ask-us
DETAILS
Badge - Aborigines Advancement League Wiltja Girls Hostel, 1956-1982
Former Wiltja Hostel 2005
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