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Queensland - Organisation

Rockhampton Receiving Depot (1894 - 1964)

  • Rockhampton Receiving Depot c.1913

    Rockhampton Receiving Depot c.1913, courtesy of Annual report of the Director of the State Children Department for the year 1913.
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From
1894
To
1964
Categories
Government-run, Home, Orphanage, Receiving Home and School

The Rockhampton Receiving Depot, in Rockhampton, was run by the State Government. Although the facility arranged for the fostering and boarding-out of children, it continued to care for infants. It also acted as a training school for girls in domestic service. It was previously known as the Rockhampton Orphanage. In 1964 its name changed to Birralee Children's Home.

Details

Location

1894 - 1964
Address - Rockhampton Receiving Depot was situated at 124 Quarry Street, Rockhampton. Location: Rockhampton

Publications

Books

  • Department of Families, Missing pieces: information to assist former residents of children's institutions to access records, State of Queensland, 2001. p.13. Details

Online Resources

Photos

Rockhampton Receiving Depot c.1913
Title
Rockhampton Receiving Depot c.1913
Type
Image
Date
1913
Source
Annual report of the Director of the State Children Department for the year 1913

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Department of Families, Missing pieces: information to assist former residents of children's institutions to access records, State of Queensland, 2001. p.13..

Prepared by: Lee Butterworth