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Phoebe Holmes Hostel (1961 - ?)

From
1961
Categories
Disability Institution, Home and Hostel
Alternative Names
  • Ministering Children's League Hostel (possibly also known as)
  • Phoebe Holmes Cottage (possibly also known as)

The Phoebe Holmes Hostel in Subiaco was run by the Slow Learning Children's Group from 1961 as accommodation for young people with developmental disabilities.

Details

Events

1961
Location - The Phoebe Holmes Hostel was established in Union Street, Subiaco. Location: Subiaco

Timeline

 1959 - 1961 Union Street Hostel
       1961 - ? Phoebe Holmes Hostel

Related Organisations

  • Ministering Children's League (1891 - 1957)

    The Ministering Children's League (MCL) donated funds that the Slow Learning Children's Group used for the purchase of the property that later became known as the Phoebe Holmes Hostel in honour of the founder of the MCL.

    Date: 1957

Publications

Books

  • Hunt, Heather, Our Children: A History of the Slow Learning Children's Group of WA, Activ Foundation, Perth, 1989. pp.32, 34, 35. Details
  • James, Ruth Marchant, The Meath Story, Meath Ministering League Anglican Homes Perth WA, Perth Western Australia, 1982. pp.9, 28. Details

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..

Prepared by: Debra Rosser