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The Waitara Foundling Home, 1900
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Date13th May 1900
DescriptionThe Waitara Foundling Home commenced to operate in 1898 and was officially opened by Cardinal Moran on 30th April 1899.
The home was established and operated by the Sisters of Mercy to halt the alarming rate of infant mortality. The home accepted children from birth to age 15 for those who were either treated as outcasts, abandoned by their mothers, exposed to serious danger or were victims of crime. The children received special care and training in a sheltered environment so that they could eventually live a useful life. The Waitara Foundling Home was located on a 12 acre property adjoining the Pacific Highway (southern side) in Waitara.
Initially 70 children were cared for by 10 Sisters.
This photo taken on 13th May May 1900 at the official opening, shows an additional building (a convent) that was added at a cost of £1,750.
This red brick building contained 16 rooms, providing extra accommodation for Sisters and nurses engaged in the charitable work.Physical FormatWaitaraDimensionsRobert Green Collection
DescriptionThe Waitara Foundling Home commenced to operate in 1898 and was officially opened by Cardinal Moran on 30th April 1899. The home was established and operated by the Sisters of Mercy to halt the alarming rate of infant mortality. The home accepted children from birth to age 15 for those who were either treated as outcasts, abandoned by their mothers, exposed to serious danger or were victims of crime. The children received special care and training in a sheltered environment so that they could eventually live a useful life. The Waitara Foundling Home was located on a 12 acre property adjoining the Pacific Highway (southern side) in Waitara.
Initially 70 children were cared for by 10 Sisters.
This photo taken on 13th May May 1900 at the official opening, shows an additional building (a convent) that was added at a cost of £1,750.
This red brick building contained 16 rooms, providing extra accommodation for Sisters and nurses engaged in the charitable work.
Physical FormatWaitaraDimensionsRobert Green CollectionLocation
Building NameHistoric houses and buildingsStreet:StreetView:&enabled=1&fov=90&heading=0&pitch=0&zoom=17
Street:StreetView:&enabled=1&fov=90&heading=0&pitch=0&zoom=17Provenance
External Link<The Sydney Morning Herald 14th May 1900 Page 3>
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