Abermere Hostel (1965 - 1975)

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From: 1965
To: 1975
Categories: Adolescent Care, Hostel, Government-run, Home

Abermere Hostel, run by the government, opened in Mount Stuart in May 1965. It seems to have begun as a hostel for up to six older boys who had started work but were still wards of state. Later, it apparently became a receiving and then a family group home. Abermere closed in 1975.

1965 - 1975: Location - Abermere Hostel was in Abermere Avenue, Mount Stuart

Item Title: 7/8/1-Gilburn Receiving Home Management and Functions (1959 - 1976)
Date Range: 1959 - 1976
Reference: AD203/1/1785 [Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Item Number]
Contact: Please contact Research Enquiries, Tasmanian Archives:
Postal address: 91 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6165 5538 or (03) 6165 5541
Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/get-help/help-with-research-and-finding-information/
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