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Our Lady of Mercy Home, Waitara, 1950s
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Date1950-60s
DescriptionThe Our Lady of Mercy Home was established in 1928 and was formerly known as the Waitara Foundling Home from 1898 to 1927.
The Sisters of Mercy cared for children in the home from birth to 15 years of age and also provided accommodation for unmarried mothers.
The Home was closed in 1977 and was demolished. New buildings were constructed on another part of the site and opened as The Mercy Family Life Centre.Physical FormatWaitaraDimensionsRobert Green Collection
DescriptionThe Our Lady of Mercy Home was established in 1928 and was formerly known as the Waitara Foundling Home from 1898 to 1927.The Sisters of Mercy cared for children in the home from birth to 15 years of age and also provided accommodation for unmarried mothers.
The Home was closed in 1977 and was demolished. New buildings were constructed on another part of the site and opened as The Mercy Family Life Centre.
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External Link<Sisters of Mercy, North Sydney Congregation>
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Our Lady of Mercy Home, Waitara, 1950s (1950-60s). Hornsby Shire, accessed 30/04/2026, https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/2422