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Stolen Generations

The Stolen Generations are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who, when they were children, were taken away from their families and communities as the result of past government policies. Children were removed by governments, churches and welfare bodies to be brought up in institutions, fostered out or adopted by white families. The removal of…

Child Welfare Agreement Ordinance 1941, Commonwealth of Australia

The Child Welfare Agreement Ordinance 1941 (Act no. 12/1941) was Commonwealth legislation that approved an agreement made between the Commonwealth and the state of New South Wales for the reception, detention and maintenance in institutions in NSW of children committed to those institutions by courts of the ACT. When an ACT court committed a child…

Family Group Home, Ellsa St., North Balwyn

This photograph was published in the Kildonan Children’s Home Annual Report, 1961. It shows the front of a wide house with hedges in front. The description published alongside the photograph reads “Family Group Home, Ellsa St., North Balwyn – a large, new house built on two levels.”

Family Group Home, Morshead St., Syndal

This photograph was published in the Kildonan Children’s Home Annual Report, 1961. It shows the front of a brick cottage, with lawn and a low brick fence in front. A child plays on the lawn while two adults stand nearby, and another child can be seen on the front steps of the house. The description…

Family Group Home, Kangerong Rd., Box Hill

This photograph was published in the Kildonan Children’s Home Annual Report, 1961. It shows the front of a brick cottage with double garage, with lawn and a low brick fence in front. The description published alongside the photograph reads “Family Group Home, Kangerong Road, Box Hill – an old home renovated – close to schools…

Family Group Home, Elgar Rd., Surrey Hills

This photograph was published in the Kildonan Children’s Home Annual Report, 1961. It shows the front of a brick cottage with double garage, with lawn and a low brick fence in front. The description published alongside the photograph reads “Family Group Home, Elgar Rd., Surrey Hills – a new brick house close to Wattle Park.”

Family group Home, Main St., Blackburn

This photograph was published in the Kildonan Children’s Home Annual Report, 1961. It shows the front of a brick cottage, with a lawn and low brick fence in front. The description published alongside the photograph reads “Family Group Home, Main St., Blackburn – three bedrooms are being added, a 30ft. X 45 ft. garage gives…

Family Group Home, Lalwa St., Blackburn

This photograph was published in the Kildonan Children’s Home Annual Report, 1961. It shows the front of a large brick cottage, with lawn, trees, and a low brick fence in front. The description published alongside the photograph reads “Family Group Home, Lalwa St., Blackburn – a quiet tree-lined street.”

Family Group Home, Finch St., Glen Iris

This photograph was published in the Kildonan Children’s Home Annual Report, 1961. It shows the front of a two-storey rendered brick house, with a front porch and front hedge. A woman is standing in front of the house. The description published alongside the photograph reads “Family Group Home, Finch St., Geln Iris – an old…

Benevolent Asylum

Looking across garden and paths towards facade of building, three storeys with gabled roof and attic windows, oriel window over entrance. Men on garden paths in foreground.