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Australia - Concept

Industrial School (c. 1864 - 1970s)

From
c. 1864
To
1970s
Categories
Glossary Term and Type of 'care'

An industrial school was an institution for the care and training of children and youths. Technically, an industrial school was to provide training to 'neglected' children, while a reformatory was an institution for 'criminal' children. However the lines were often blurred.

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Prepared by: Cate O'Neill