The Union Street Hostel was established by the Slow Learning Children's Group in 1959 in Subiaco. It was used for short-term accommodation for young women with special needs. In 1960 the property was set up as a 'training centre' and in 1961 became the Phoebe Holmes Hostel.
Sources used to compile this entry: Hunt, Heather, Our Children: A History of the Slow Learning Children's Group of WA, Activ Foundation, Perth, 1989. pp.32, 34, 35.; James, Ruth Marchant, The Meath Story, Meath Ministering League Anglican Homes Perth WA, Perth Western Australia, 1982. pp.9, 28..
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Created: 15 July 2013, Last modified: 12 November 2018
Last updated: 17 October 2023
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