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Western Australia - Organisation
Werribee Farm School (1928 - 1962)
- From
- 1928
- To
- 1962
- Categories
- Farm School, Methodist, Home
- Alternative Names
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- Tom Allan Memorial Home for Boys
- Allandale
- Werribee Boys' Home
- Werribee
Werribee Farm School, near Wundowie, was established by the Methodist Church in 1928 to train boys aged 10 to14 years in farm work. By 1953, girls were admitted to Werribee (then called 'Allandale') with their brothers. The property was sold in 1962.
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Werribee Farm School, near Wundowie, was established by the Methodist Church in November 1928 to train boys aged 10 to14 years in farm work.
In 1938, the objectives of the Werribee Boys' Home (Farm School) were described in the Report by the Royal Commissioner on Youth Employment and the Apprenticeship System (p.lxix) as 'housing and training boys in farm pursuits' and accommodating 'boys who, on prospects, appear to have less opportunity than the average boy (e.g., boys from poor homes) and destitute orphan boys.'
The Royal Commissioner recommended (p.lxx) that the Government pay a maintenance allowance of 10 shillings per week for each 'destitute orphan boy' at Werribee provided the school undertook vocational and general education and training to the satisfaction of the Education Department. By 1940, this recommendation had not been implemented.
By 1953, girls were admitted to Werribee (by then called 'Allandale') with their brothers. The property was sold in 1962.
Locations
- 1928 - 1962
- Location - Werribbee Farm School was located on Chedaring road, Wundowie
- Series Title
- Files - Child Welfare, State Records Office of Western Australia (1917 - 1972)
- Date Range
- 1917 - 1972
- Reference
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3172
[State Records Office of Western Australia Series Number]
- Contact
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For access to records controlled by the Department of Communities and its predecessors, please contact the Department of Communities Freedom of Information Unit:
Postal Address: Freedom of Information, Department of Communities, Locked Bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959
Phone: (08) 6414 3344
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website :https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/department-of-communities-freedom-of-information-foi
DETAILS
- Series Title
- Files - Community Welfare ("A" Series), State Records Office of Western Australia (1908 - 1990)
- Date Range
- 1908 - 1990
- Reference
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Series 1099
[State Records Office of Western Australia Reference code]
- Contact
-
For access to records controlled by the Department of Communities and its predecessors, please contact the Department of Communities Freedom of Information Unit:
Postal Address: Freedom of Information, Department of Communities, Locked Bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959
Phone: (08) 6414 3344
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website :https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/department-of-communities-freedom-of-information-foi
DETAILS
- Series Title
- Inspector's books - Werribee (1930 - 1951)
- Date Range
- 1930 - 1951
- Reference
-
AU WA S4542
[State Records Office of Western Australia Reference code]
- Contact
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Please contact the Search Room, State Records Office of Western Australia:
Address: Alexander Library Building, James Street West Entrance, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9427 3600
Fax: (08) 9427 3638
Email: sro@sro.wa.gov.au
DETAILS
- Series Title
- Uniting Church Archives Children's Homes Database, Western Australia (1922? - 1980s)
- Date Range
- 1922 - 1980
- Reference
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-
- Contact
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Please contact the Archivist, Uniting Church (Synod of Western Australia) Archives:
Street Address: 91 Edward Street, Perth WA 6000
Postal Address: GPO Box M952, Perth WA 6843
Phone: (08) 9260 9800
Fax: (08) 9227 6416
Email: archiveswa@wa.uca.org.au
DETAILS
- Collection Title
- Uniting WA Records (1920s - )
- Date Range
- 1920 -
- Reference
-
-
- Contact
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Please contact Uniting WA:
Postal Address: GPO Box B74 Perth WA 6838
Phone: 1300 663 298
Email: hello@unitingwa.org.au
DETAILS
- Collection Title
- Uniting Church (Synod of Western Australia) Archives, Records (1918 - 1980s)
- Date Range
- 1918 - 1980
- Reference
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-
- Contact
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Please contact the Archivist, Uniting Church (Synod of Western Australia) Archives:
Street Address: 91 Edward Street, Perth WA 6000
Postal Address: GPO Box M952, Perth WA 6843
Phone: (08) 9260 9800
Fax: (08) 9227 6416
Email: archiveswa@wa.uca.org.au
DETAILS
Methodist Homes for Children Response to Moss Questionnaire
Enquiry by Mr. John Moss. Points on which information is needed as to provision for the welfare of children emigrating from the United Kingdom to Australia
Farm Schools
Mofflyn turns back the pages
The 'Homes' Herald, 1966 [Methodist Homes for Children]
The 'Homes' Herald 1965 [Methodist Homes for Children]
The Werribee Song
The Barefoot Boys of Werribee