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Yarra Bay Home – Boys running

This is a photograph showing a group of six boys running along the side of Yarra Bay House. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This photo is undated, the date included is an estimate.

Yarra Bay Boys’ Home

This is a photograph of the Yarra Bay Boys’ Home. It shows a two-storey brick building with a rounded turret on one corner, and arched windows and walkways along the ground floor. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice. This…

Phillip Cottage – Dining room

This is a photograph of the dining room at Phillip Cottage. It shows a room with four octagonal tables, each with five chairs. There is a serving hatch through to the kitchen in one of the walls. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW…

Phillip Cottage – Front of house

This is a photograph of the front of Phillip Cottage. It shows a single-storey brick house with a stepped front yard and driveway divided by brick retaining walls.  This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice.

Phillip Cottage – Hallway

This is a photograph of the hallway at Phillip Cottage. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice.

Phillip Cottage – Loungeroom

This is a photograph of the loungeroom at Phillip Cottage. It shows a large room filled with armchairs, small tables, and dining chairs, with a television in the corner. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice.

Phillip Cottage – Dormitory

This is a photograph of a dormitory at Phillip Cottage. It shows two cubicles in a larger room each with a bed, wardrobe, and a small set of drawers and shelves. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice.

St Heliers – Herding sheep

This is a photograph of three boys on horseback herding sheep at St Heliers. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice.

St Heliers – vegetable patch

This is a photograph of the vegetable patch at St Heliers. It shows a field full of cabbages, broad beans, and onions, behind a high brick wall. The town of Muswellbrook is visible in the background. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department…

St Heliers – Aerial view

This is a photograph of St Heliers  from an elevated view. It shows several long brick buildings with rows of garden beds in a central area. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs from children’s Homes and Institutions held by the NSW Department of Community Justice.