Report

Author: Select Committee of the Legislative Council
Title: Report of the Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the State Children Act Amendment Bill
Imprint: Government Printer, Perth, 1918
Description: Western Australia Votes and Proceedings1918 Vol.2 Paper A2. A Select Committee of the Legislative Council of Western Australia was established on 15 October 1918 to inquire into the matters proposed in the State Children Act Amendment Bill (to amend the State Children Act Amendment Act 1915). It reported to Parliament on 19 November 1918, having heard and documented evidence from key church and welfare authorities involved in out of home care in Western Australia.

The Open Door (1903 - 1922)
The Salvation Army’s maternity home at North Fremantle was named as ‘The Open Door’ in evidence given to the Select Committee (pp.28, 39-40).

Western Australia Parliament, Western Australia: Votes and Proceedings, Government Printer, Perth, 1870-1920. Details

Title: Report of the Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the State Children Act Amendment Bill
Type: Document
Date: 19 November 1918
Source: State Records Office Western Australia, Western Australia Votes and Proceedings 1918 Vol.2 Paper A2