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Series This series covers all aspects of the State Children's Description Department's business, including maintenance of state wards, placement of children, suitability of foster homes, absconded state wards, applications by parents for the return of children, applications by state wards for their wages etc.
Series date range 1887 – 1927
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STATE CHILDREN'S COUNCIL RI~GULATIONS.
The State Children's Council, under and by virtue 0£ the powers con· Cottage Homes. :ferred upon it by the " Destitute Persons Act Amendment Act, 1886," 14. So soon as it shall be deemed necessary and practicable the Council hereby makes and frames the Regulations following:- shall have power to establish one or more cottage homes for the reception l. All former Regulations shall be and are hereby repealed. and care of anv State children not otherwise provided for, and also 2. These Regulations shall be divided into three parts, viz. :- a home to be used as a house of reception to provide temporary accom r. For prescribing the duties of officers and general regulations: ID.odation for any State children until placed out in more permanent n. l!'or the management of industrial and reformatory schools: m. For the appointment of visiting committees, and £or the ap- homes. prenticing, licensing, boarding-out, adoption, and super- Rewm·d Fund, ~c. vision of State children. • · · 15. The Council shall establish a " Reward Fund" by the payment to the credit of such fund of a sum not exceeding £50 from the amount PART l.-Dl:TIES OF OFFICERS AND GENERAL REGULATIONS. voted by Parliament for the expenses of the department. All deductions from children's rnvings (Regulation 29, Part are to be paid to the Secretary. m.) credit of the fund. I. The Secretary, under direction of the Council, shall act as official The " Reward Fund" shall be expended as provided in Regulations head of the department, and all officers and servants of the Council shall 11, Part n., 3-f> and 36, Part m. carry out his instructions, and at all times obey his lawful commands. 16. Fees for maintenance of children under the care of the Council 2. The Secretary shall take legal proceedings for the recovery of shall be paid to the Secretary, at the offices of the Council, either per maintenance fees, wages due to children, and such other proceedings as sonally by parents, or through the post. are directed by the Council or may be necessary. The Council may require any parent to give a satisfactory guarantee 3. All communications from officers of the department to the Council for the regular payment of a weekly sum for the maintenance of his or must be sent through the Secretary. her child. 4. The Secretary shall have the general supervision of the department, under direction of the Council, and he shall - Collectio11 of .Mainle111111ce Fees by the Police. Conduct and apportion the clerical work : 17. Every member of the South Australian Police Force shall, when See that the work in all branches is efficiently done, that the books so directed in writing under the hand of the Secretary to the Council, and records are properly kept, and that the duties and administration cwntersigned by the Commissioner of Police, demand, co1lect, and of the department are carried on with a due regard to efficiency and receive from the person or persons liable to pay the same, all sums of economy: • money due to the Council for or in respect of maintenance fees. And Conduct the correspondence of the department: the receipt in writing of any such member of the said Force for moneys Exercise a general supervision over each institution under the control paid to him shall be a sufficient discharge therefor. And every member of the Council : of the said Force shall, when so directed in writing by the Secretary to Be present at each meeting of the Council and of all committees, and the Council, commence, institute, and conduct on behalf of the Council take the minutes of such meetings : any action, prosecution, or proceeding for the recovery of any moneys, Present to the Council at its meetings a summary of such incidents fees, or penalties, or for the enforcement of any order. and details of the department as may require its interference, advi1•e, or confirmation : Keep a correct record of all income and expenditure of each depart· PART II. -Foll THE ~IAsAOEMENT OF Isnl:6TUIAL AND ment under the care of the Council. REFORYATOl\Y ScJ100Ls. l. Subject to the direction of the Council the superintendent of an l11speclol' industrial or reformatory school shall have the control and management ii. The Inspector shall visit, ns dire<·ted by the Council, all State of the school, and shall be responsible for the safe custody of all children children under the control of the Council, whether boarded out, licensed, admitted to such school. He shall see that all the officers earn· out or apprenticed; shall see that the regulations are fully complied with; their duties satisfactorily, that the school is properly conducted, and that the homes are satisfactory JIS regards cleanliness, accommodation, shall keep all books and records required by the Council. and moral smTOundings, and that children are kindly treated and well 2. All officers of schools shall obey the commands of the supcrin· clothed by the foster parents, employers, or other persons having the tendent, and carry out the duties of their respective positions as shall care of them. from time to time be fixed by the Council, and shall perform such other 6. The Inspector shall make inquiries in every district with reference duties as the superintendent may direct. to any respectable persons who are disposed to receiYe or adopt a State The lawful orders of any officer shall be regarded by the inmates as child, and, if satisfied in every respect, shall report the result of such the orders of the superintendent and obeyed 118 such. inquiries for the subsequent guidance of the Council. 3. The officer in charge of a school must not be absent more than 7. The Inspector shall keep such books of record and make such twelve hours, and mav not give any officer leave for more than twenty· returns as may be necessary, and shall carry out all the instructions four hours ";thout the consent of the Secretary, and any officer absent received from the Secretary. l\'ithout leave shall be reported to the Council. Clerical Sta.ff. 4. Officers in charge shall at once report to the Secretary the abscond ing, serious illness, or death of a child, and any other special event 8. The clerical staff shall carry out such clerical work and duties as which may occur, and, on the admission of each child, must forwartl to may be apportioned to them by the Secretary. ' tli1. :Secretary the mandate and full particulars. 5. Ministers of religion may have admission to schools every Sunday Meetitigs of tlle Council. at such hours and on such other da~·a and hours as may be fixed by 9. All meetings of the Council shall be held at the place and time th i Council, for the purpose of giving religious instruction. appointed, and shall be notified to each member by the Secretary. When practicable children shall attend the places of worship of their l 0. If the required quorum of five is not present within fifteen re.;pective denominations in charge of an attendant. minutes of the time of meeting the meeting shall stand adjourned to I.;, Parents and friends ma)~visit inmates of schools on the days set such time as fixed by the members present. apart by the Council on presentation of an order from the Secretary. 11. At each meeting the Secretary shall first submit the minutes of Visits must be made in presence of an attendant. the previous meeting for confirmation and make his report, and shall Persons of known bad character will not be allowed to visit children. record the minutes of and resolutions on all business brought before the 7. Any inmate of a school who shall wilfully waste, spoil, or destroy Council. . any fumiture, wearing apparel, food, or utensils belonging to the.school, 12. Free discussion shall be allowed as in ordinary committees, but or shall disobey the orders of the superintendent, matron, or other notice of motion shall be necessary on all mattere not of ordinarv oil:cer, or commit any act against thP order and cleanliness of the school routine. • or against the order, decency, health, or cleanliness of any inmate or 13. All votes shall be taken by show of hands, the President having officer of such school, may be punished as specified in the Regulations, a casting vote in addition to a deliberative vote. ; or in accordance with clause 83 of the Destitute Persons Act, 1881. 8. Children 2
8. Children returned to a school for misconduct, or absconding from 15. The inspector, members of visiting committees, 01· other llersons a home and returning to a school, may be punished in terms of clause 13 appointed by the Council, may visit and converse with State children of the Destitute Persons Act Amendment Act, 1886, and may be kept at at the public schools, and, by inquiries from the children, satisfy them fatigue duties (i.e., all time to be taken up in l~ssons and work and no selves that they are kindly treated, well fed, clothed, &c. play allowed) for any time not exceeding six days. 16. State children and their attendants shall tr,wel free on Government 9. All punishments (excepting those for offences committed.in, and i·ailways on production of a certificate from tho Secretary that they arc against the routine of, the school, which may be inflicted by the teacher State children travelling to or from foster-parents; and such certificate in accordance with the Regulations of the Education Department) under is to be retained by the attendant for prod1wtion on the return journey. the two preceding clauses, and for insubordination and minor offences, State children placed out by the Council shall also be allowed to travel shall be administered only by the superintendent. A record shall be free on Government railways to and from a public school. kept of all punishments in the punishment-book. 17. All applications for children f!'Om persons resident ·within a dis 10. When the Council is of opinion that· any inmate of au industrial trict shall be made to the committee of such district. A member of the school is incorrigible, and so badly conducted as to be uncontrollable in committee shall visit the house of any applicant and shall make inquiry an industrial school, the Council may, with the approval of the Execu ns to the moral character, &c., of such applicant, and a~ to the tive Council, transfer such inmate to a reformator.y school. In like suitability of the home, and forward the application with a report to the manner the Council may, for goocl conduct, transfer an inmate of a Council. reformatory scl:ool to an industrial school. 18. Every child boarded out shall be visited within two weeks of its 11. Children in reformatory schools shall be classified, and may, by being placed in a home, and afterwards once every six weeks, and every good conduct, ri;e from a lower to a higher class (the privileges of the licensed or apprenticed child once in three mouths, by a member, who respective clas;es being set forth in a conduct-table approved by the shall report to the committee the result of such visit. Reports shall be Council), and n:ay, in like manner, for misconduct, be disratcd; and a sent to the Council eYery three mouths on forms to be supplied. conduct-book ;hall be kept in which must be entered a record of the 19. The Council may exempt nn adopted or any other chilcl from such conduct of each child. ·with a vie"· to stimulate children to cond1iet visits if considered advisable. them•elves well, and to (•ncourage a spirit of emulation in all branches, 20. Foste·r-parents and employers, whenever requi.red b~· the vis~tor or the Council reay from time to time hold examinations, and award nn officer of the Council, shall produce the clothrng of the child or presents to tho;e children \1·ho have obtained a certain number of marks c:hildren under their charge, in order thnt it may be compared with the for good eonduet, advancement in education, attention to duty, &c., the inventory and its condition examined: and shall also give the visitor all cost of such presents to be debited to the "Reward I<'und.'' information asked for, ancl allow every facility for a thorough inspection of the home and the child or children. 21. The Council may authorise any visiting. committee to pay to the PAnT lll.-GENEllAL REGt:LATIONS rnn THE APPOINTMENT OF YrsrT foster-parents the amounts due to them for mamtenauce of boarded-out ING A)(D I'Oll APPRENTICING, LICENSING, Co~Ol!TTEEs, C\hildren in their care. BoARDING-Ot:T, A nOPTI0;-( A)(D St·1•11Rv1s10::-< o~· STATE 1 22. In the event of foster-parents neglecting in any way to do their CHILDREN. duty towards a child placed with them, and such neglect not being Visiting Committees. regarded by the Council as suffir.iently serious to warrant the removal of 1. The Cm:ndl may from time to time appoint visiting committees of the child, the Council may, as n punishment, deduct such p)rtion of the not less tlan three members, who shall, under the direction of the amount due to such foster-parent as it considers will meet the case. Council, exerd>e supervision over all children placed out in their In such cases, visiting committees may recommend deductions. respecth·e districts, and the Council may, at any time, appoint addi 23. "'hen it is necessary to remove promptly any child boarded out, tional members to or remoYe a mcmbc1· from anv committee. the visiting committees may do so, and may place such child in another 2. Every committee so formed shall, ns far· ns practicable, represent suitable home at once, but shall report immediately the circumstances to the n·ligious denominations of the State children in the district. the Secretary. 3. The boundaries of each district shall be distincth- defined, and one 24. In a case of emergency, in which the visiting committee considers committee sha:l not interfere with children placed out in an adjoining that prompt action is necessary, the eommittee may ask the 11Ssistance of distrkt. The boundaries of a district mav at any time be changed by the police, who shall take such action as may be required. In rnch the Council. · cases, however, it is desirable that the Secretary should, if possible, be 4. It shall be the duty of tho visiting committee to see that the first communicated with. Where this is impossible, and in special cnscs regulations oi the Coun!'il are faithfully obeyed by foster-parents and not calling for immediate action, the Secretary shall be !'Ommuuicated employers, and that the conditions under which children are placed out with as speedily as possible. are dulv obset"l'ed. 25. Should any child plncetl out meet with an uc·ciileut or become ill, 5. Each C'on:mittee shall elect one of its number to act as corrcspond medical nid shall be obtained without delay from the medieal officer of dent, \\'hose dnt'I' it shall be to keep the minutes of its proceedings and the district, notiee of the fa!'t being gent to the Secretary (,,-ho shall to cany on th correspondo>nce with the department. adYise the parents), and to the visiting committee. Similarly, notice shall be gh·en of the child's subsequent reco,·ery or death. Ti.< J-laci119 0111 and S11pcl'l'isio11 flf State Childrm. Where th 3 33. The Council reserves the right to remove any child placed out at indentures) may be transferred to some other person 'of the same trade any time. or calling as the first master, and the original indentures may be 34. The Council may, once in each year, make awards, the form of assigned to such person, who will be required to sign a formal under which shall then be decided by the Council, to such children placed out takfug to fulfil the terms of the indentures. who shall have earned the approbation of the visiting committee and 3. Every licensed or apprenticed child shall be properly fed and the Council for general good conduct (personal neatness, cleanliness, lodged, and shall be allowed to regularly attend divine service and politeness, obedience, and truthfulness). These awards shall be dis Sunday-school. tribute,d by the visiting committees, and for this purpose committees are 4. Members of'the visiting committee, tho clergyman of the denomi authorised to fix a day upon which all children in their respective nation to which the child belongs, and any officer of the Council shall be districts shall be gathered together for recreation, when the rewards allowed to visit any child at all reasonable hours. shall be handed publicly to the childn•n entitled to them. 5. Employers are expected to do nil in their power for the moral and 35. In districts where there is no visiting committee the Council may religious training of the child, and shall permit him to write to the make awards to those children recommended by the Inspector ns worthy Secretary or the visiting committee at least once in three months. of them. 6. The usual wages to be paid to r.hil lo I II A div· . /"",, ·./ • ' ISto11 Of ~ ,.__.__ ./ lite H. ~.' , ts1 0 ,. ~- y1 Trllsf _ ~ ~·Ofso1111iA ~ llsfrn/in c)llRCHJTECTURE OF 7HE .... !··-;..i ...... ·"''''·'""'",: .. ;.,,"""'"'"'·: ·. ,~'.~;~:.:;,.;;~:;--,~;x.:r,<~~5g~~~~{~ '; ~:~ GJJESTITUTE c'jlSYLUM ~DELA.IDE ',. .. FLINDERS UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM / ti A R c H I T E c T u R f; 0 F T H E 'i D E s T I T u T E A s y L u M A D E L A I D E A N held at the FLJNDERS UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM • :•.;·,. .. ,·\.·;_~.o,,).··.·>~.'1,>,•,'>.• ,.·... ,.. j I ...., ...... """""''""1 17 July to 31 August . ?s~\\i\l<~Hi\i>,".) ------~~). Architecture i of t.1Je I Destitute ' Asylum Ade la ide C 0 N T E N T S In tr eduction ...... 5 Description and history of the area 9 Quadrangle A Southern Menis Quarters 13 Quadrangle B Lying-in Department 23 Quadrangle c Women's Quarters 31 Quadrangle D Female Immigration Depot and Military Barracks 39 Superintendent's Residence 46 Bibliography and References 48 A C K N 0 W L E D G E M E N T S Thanks must be publicly expressed . i to the following people and institutions for their assistance during research over the past three years and preparation of ~his exhibition during 1983.--the State Library; South Australian Archives; South Australian Collection; Department of Architecture at Adelaide University; the History Trust; Public Buildings Department especially Marian Malia, Peter Sharp and Eva Nagy; Alistair McHenry; the Flinders University Art Museum and Dr Amzad Mian; The History Discipline and Photographic Section at Flinders University; Ms Anne Levy, MLC; and Ros. O'Neill for typing this catalogue. David 'Parham This exhibition continues our policy of having an educational exhibit.ion in each term and of providing an opportunity to students who are studying topics on any aspect of art or architecture at honours level to experience the process of organising and mounting an exhibition. Mr David Parham, an honours student. ::if architectural history and art museum studies has more or less arranged everything from A to Z of this exhibition I N T R 0 D U C T I 0 N with some guidance from his supervisor Mr D. L. Johnson and by the curator of the Art. Museum. David has ably dealt with the exhibition subject. in this catalogue which he has prepared as part of his exercises for the South Australia's founders wished to avoid the poverty of England in fulfilirent. of requirerrents for his degree. However, I would like their new colony. They wished to avoid having a group of peopl.e to mention that this is the second exhibition of an architectural dependent upon handouts, especially if that assistance was paid for subject using materials solely drawn from outside the Museum by taxation . . . Collection which are kindly lent to the Art Museum by various Despite their hopes, there were soon people getting rat.ions and institutions and individuals. I am grateful for their co-operation. shelter from the Emigration Agent in Adelaide because they could not David has already acknowledged their help elsewhere in the catalogue. support. themselves. In 1849 the Agent's duties were taken over by a My thanks are also due to Mr Brian Callen, the printer. board appointed by the colonial government.. This Destitute Board, as it. was called, operated from 22 February 1849 to 20april.1927, and is A.K.M. Amzad Hossain Mian the direct ancestor of the present Department. of Community Welfare. Curator, Flinders University Its clients (the "destitute") included orphaned childnrn or Art. Museum families where the breadwinning father was sick, disabled, perhaps rrentally ill, in prison, or had deserted his family. There were blind people, those with permanent disabilities such as the loss of leg o~ arm, and people just growing old and completely without natural family support. in the young colony. The public citizens who served on the Board in a voluntary capacity included city clergymen (in the 1850s at least) and other In 1981 David Parham undertook an honours research willing, committed men. Later women were appointed too. The civil project on the architectural history of the Destitute Asylum in servants who administered the funds included a Relieving Officer who the 19th century. In early 1983.he decided to undertake another enquired into applications for relief, and a Comptroller or later research project in Art Museum studies under Mr Robert W. Smith Chairman of the Board eiho was the chief executive. and n~self. At. my encouragement David decided to prepare an In 1852-3 the Board was given access to buildings on North Terrace exhibit.ion as part of his museum studies about. his previous work where it. could offer accommodation to destitute people--it was called on the asylum. 'rhe use of original drawings and plans as well as "in-door" aid. Here they also handled city applicants seeking rations old photographs was the foundation of the exhibition. or cash help--called "out-door aid". The Board provided both indoor In May 1983, while doing further surveys at the site, he was and outdoor help to the destitute (never called "paupers" in South present. when a bulldozer turned over old stone works. David realized Australia) from this site until l9l~he display arranged by David they were building foundations and walls and immediately asked the Parham illustrates the growing complexity gf the buildings and of the work to stop and called Dr Frank Sear, archeologist at Adelaide work done there. Hundreds of old men and worren with nowhere else to University. The result was a rescue dig that is now part of current go made up the bulk of the res.idents. There were always a few children events, and this exhibition. too. When the Industrial School was built at Magill most children went The ability for honours research students to engage and benefit there, or later were found foster homes in the community: it was called the community is an essential goal of architectural history studies "boarding-out". at Flinders University. There was also a "Lying-In" Ward. Here unmarried pregnant women, and some who were married too, were able to give birth to th.eir children Donald Leslie Johnson (hence "lying-in") and after a suitable period, return to their community. Senior Lecturer in Architectural With changinci social standards and tt-.e establishment of special aistory hospitals such as the Queen Victoria Maternity Hospital, the need for t-i1e Ly l.11:-i-In ~\1 0.rC .:1Pt;li:1c-:3 3r.r2 i:. .,.,·.:.~ clc-;~Pr1 beforP World W""'.:C I. The other resioents moved out at last in l'o\'I 7 .Lu tl1 5 4 I \, ~~1,1.:}_·_·i ~- . -..m_,,,.,....,.,,,,,.,,..~~~~,.,,.,.,-,.:__~~~~-~~~~:~~.4~~~Prt-rr1r·~~'!.'tP~r~r-:::f~~?~JB.:;;~-y-:-~.~-;:}'..~~~. .:>t::11::.· .·.'·: .• . · Architecture full year the Kintore Avenue Destitute Asylum had 7 09 people living of ~the there. It is interesting to notice that another 235 0 people were Destitute receiving outdoor relief, i.e. rations, in the city and subvrbs on Asylum : 30 June 1916, one year before closure. There were also 2213 peopl"' A D E S C R I P T I 0 N 0 F' T H E A R E A The Destitute Asylum was located north of the city in the Parklands between Adelaide and North Adelaide. It was east of Government House on land which sloped from North Terrace to the south bank of the River Torrens. It possessed a common boundary with the Mounted Police Barracks on its eastern side while its western border was the thoroughfare which led from North Terrace to the Female Immigration Depot (later to be named Kintore Avenue). On a map of the area, the site can be seen to lie approximately midway between King William and Frame Roads in an east-west direction and North Terrace and the River Torrens on a north-south axis. H I S T 0 R Y 0 F T H E A R E A From the earliest days of the colony the Parklands between North Terrace and the River Torrens were set aside for government use. Colonel Light's map of the city dated 1837 reveals that part of the land was to be used as a Barracks area (Figure 1). By 1842 George Kingston's map of Adelaide delineates this section of the Parklands as the "Sappers and Miners Barracks". The accuracy of some of these maps may be questionable especially in areas where the grid plan of streets is lacking. The Parklands fall iqto such a category and no surveyed roads occurred on the site at this tine. Thus it is difficult to ascertain the precise locality of the Barracks in question, or to determine the exact position of early buildings on the site. Newspaper reports during the 1850's referring to the area are equally vague about locations. The Register of 1855 describes the locale as: "a few scattered cottages ... and a row of neat little boxes near. the Torrens and occupied by the Sappers and Miners." 1 The Military was not the only official agency attracted to this site. Government records indicate that the Native Location (Aborigines Department), Female Immigration Depot and the Destitute Board had all been established in this area by 1854.2 Four years later the Colonial Store was erected south of the afore-mentioned buildings. The nucleus of the 1JUil0.i.ngs set 11p0n this sit.c hnweve~, 1~~re organized tri cater for persons or group;, of peop1e in ::;pec:;ial need, i.e. newly arrived immigrants, widows, unmarried mothers, deserted wives, orphans, aged sick, etc. , The Destitute Asylum complex itself did not always occupy the entire Figure 1. Plan of City of Adelaide. Drawn (?)by Colonel Light, 1837 8 9 -~ 1!1 site. From the very beginnings of the colony the area served a variety I of functions. The site roughly corresponds to the area shown as "Troop .1:1 Barracks" on Colonel Light's map of Adelaide (1837). No records of the :I layout of this early military area appear to have survived. o.I In late November: 1851, the Colonial Ar:chitect, William Bennett Hays ·o'/c·S instructed to prepare pl 10 '--~ .. , l I Figure 2. Plan c.1890. 11 ..... jI Architectgre Areas of groWth intentionally developed around specific of the quadrangular areas. By the mid-1870's four such quadrangles had Destitute formerly evolved. These consisted of: t Asylum Southern Men's Quarters (Quadrangle A) ;\delaide Lying-in Department (Quadrangle B) by Dav id Parham @ Women's Quarters (Quadrangle C), and fI (Northern) Men's Quarters--forner Female Immigration Depot and Military B~rracks (Quadrangle D). Their' architectural development is discussed by reference to the individual quadrangles. Q U A D R A N G L E A SOUTHERN MEN'S QUARTERS Colonial Store General. The first building constructed within Quadrangle A was built in 1859 to the design of E, A. Hamilton or G. T. Light. (The original drawing dated 1855 was drafted by G. T. Light and countersigned by the Colonial Architect, E.A. Hamilton·.), As the name suggests, this building was constructed as a Government store. In. the 1860s it was converted into wards for the Male Destitute Asylum and at a later date became the Infirmary for that Institution. The building was demolished in 1964 to make way for the State Library complex which now occupies the site. Description. The original building was situated on Government Reserve Land approximately 120 yards north of North Terrace, which it faced on an east-west axis (Figure 2, Rooms 1 and 2). It consisted of two rooms at ground level: a large storage area (22~' x 48' x 10~') and a small adjoining office (22~' x 14' x l~'). From the office, stairs led up to the first floor which comprised of one large single room (22~' x 62'). · The Colonial Store was an interesting example of early Adelaidean, Elizabethan/Jacobean revival architecture, During the Victorian era, architects delighted in resurrecting and initiating past architectural styles. Examples of such borrowings may be seen in many 19th century buildings still extant today. In Adelaide, the Jacobean revival began to appear in private residences.during the 1850s, e.g., Wooton Lea, Glen Osmond (1851); and Holland House, Turretfield near RQsedale (1854). W.B. Hays' design for Adelaide's original Parliament House (now the Constitutional Museum) on North Terrace (1854-5) probably played a major role in the popularization of this style in early Colonial days; a popularity which continued till the end of the century. Prince Alfred College, Kent Town (1868), as well as numerous private buildings throughout the city and suburbs reflected this interest, e.g. St Paul's Rectory, Flinders Street (1863), Rymill House, East Terrace (1881). The designer{s) of the Colonial Store appear to have been influenced by the gable treatment and brick window surrounds of Hays' Parliament Building. Hays may well have been inspired by one of the Notes British journals of the period, many of which published the latest in architectural trends. The Builder and the London Illustrated News were l. Register, 8 March 1855. Public Wo.ks Nurnber J. +:j'"picaJ puOiicH: tons which helFC 12 illustrated by these journals. British architects looked to the original Elizabethan and Jacobean buildings for their inspiration. Homes such as Ashby St Ledger, Northamptonshire (mid 16th Century), Montacute House, Somerset (1580-99) and Aston Hall ne•H Bir111ir,9ham < thl!:l-35) were just some of the buildings which served as starting points for the revivalists. The Colonial Store borrowed motifs from the Elizabethan/Jacobean period together with Medieval, Gothic, Tudor and Georgian elements, e.g., small paned lattice windows; arches (Gothic influenced, drop and four-centre arches); steeply sloping roofs, tall chimneys, blind windows, decorative brickwork, niche's and Flemish gables. Such gables were a corrunon feature in British architecture throughout the 19th Century. ' The Colonial Store was basically a synunetrically designed rectangular building with a protruding central section on its Southern facade (Figure 3). The main double-doored entrance led into the building from the centre of this protruding front. A second entrance, of more modest design, entered the building on its northern side. The building had not been in service long as a store before it was transferred to the Destitute Board for use as an Asylum. Additions and alterations were carried out c.1863 to provide extra accommodation for the male inmates of the Institution. These additions included the construction of an extra wing on the northern side of the Colonial Store F'igure 3. Colonial Store (far left) and Mounted Police Barracks with (Figure 2, building 3). It was a simple, functional building which ignored any reference to historic allusion. This new single-storey Military ~arade Ground in foreground c.1860s. structure contained two rooms - the Male Wards (53' x 21' x 14') and a . I Wardsman's Room at its northern end (12' x 16'3" x 14'), • . I Entrances to the building were on its northern and western sides. :~;:•::-)\ '.!.•''~\:i~~:.~·:.\•)•:'!•:'>.-. ·,, ... ,; .., ~··:n.'M, '••,)•:\,'~· J\~1 A verandah protected this entire western facade (Figure 4). Six windows lit the new Male Ward, four placed along the protected western side and J two smaller windows situated high up on its eastern flank. The Wardsman's Room was lit by two windows. The window on the eastern facade matched those of the male ward (i.e. high up on .the wall), whilst the northern window was of the same type as those on the western side. Various suggestions have been forwarded as possible dates for this new addition, ranging from 1861 to 1863. The drawings for the new work are dated 1863 which tends to substantiate the more recent date. Tenders for this work were awarded to Gilbert McMinn and Overton Sparks. Construction. The walls of the Colonial Store were constructed of local random-rubble stone. with a thick mortar finish. The facades were relieved at intervals by moulded string courses which ran around the building, a Jacobean/Renaissance architectural influence. The steeply sloped roof also suggests a British or European influence. It was covered in slate tiles, a popular roofing material during the early years of the colony, often imported from Wales. The tall, narrow chimneys were relegated to the northern portion of the building. Two ventilator shafts were placed symmetrically along the ridge-line of the roof. . The ground floor office contained a wooden floor but the adjoining storage area appears to have been rammed-earth fill.l It may be assumed Figure 4. Male Wards at the rear of the Colonial Store (Quadrangle A, that the resurfacing of the floor occurred during the "additions and Building 3). alterations" of 1863. Support for the upper fl0or was Rs~ist~ct by the lar::ie 10' :< JO' wooden ''!'' C'.O?.llis whici1 arose from the ;)round i.toor (Figure 5) . ·:··.·.·... I 15 : 14 r .. ! I I u The floors in the new Northern Male· ward, Wardsman'~ Room and verandah were of timber construction. Its walls were built of random-rubble which matched that of the adjoining Colonial Store but without the decorative aspects and historic allusion of t~e latter. The •uvt iiad a much lower slope th.o~, i':~ ""/ ri"-1:-(')"r "'1d wa<: built of galvanized iron. The windows on the first and second floor of the Colonial Store differed from one another in shape and design. The ground ·floor windows were enclosed within drop-arches, which, together with the small~paned lattice-work, lent a Tudor influence to the building. The upper-storey windows were of the seg~ntal arch type, and they also . revealed the lattice-work treatment in the panes. The large three-light window above the main entrance door was different from the other first-floor windows in size and design. In these windows, the lower section remained fixed. The upper parts could be opened by means of various arrangements such as bracket-and-hinge supports, bar-supports and pulleys. Smaller versions of the basic ground floor windows were arranged on either side of the main entrance-way. Like the window surrounds, the entrance was framed with a drop-arch, constructed in red brick. The timber double-doors were shaped to fit the arched door-frame. Uses. The Colonial Store was built in 1859 to serve as·a government store. The orig ina 1 drawings of the period show the placement Figure 5. 'T' Beams in the Colonial Store. (From Adelaide University of a winching tackle above a hatchway on the first floor, just inside Archit£cture Department drawing.) the front door. By 1864 the Colonial Store had been converted into the Men's Quarters of the Destitute Asylum. It seems highly prDbable that this conversion was carried out in conjunction with the addition of the Northern Wing in 1863 by Messrs. McMinn and Sparks. The office area at the western end of the building was converted to a bathroom for the inmates at this time. The remaining ground floor became male wards, as did the entire upper floor section. A report in the Register dated June 13, 1867 (p. 2) was critical of the lack of accommodation available for the inmates of the Asylum and in the overall design of the Institute's buildings. " ..• the entire unsuitableness of the building itself for the purpose to which it is devoted. It seems to have been built without any plans ... the men's dining room (the northern wing), in which one hundred and ten men have to dine every day, is quite inadequate to the necessities of such a number, and it has to be turned into a sleeping-room at night. . . . " This extract indicates the severe over-crowding wh~ch occurred at various times during the Asylum's existence. The new ward served a dual purpose, as both Dining Room and Dormitory! By 1876 the Wardsman's Room at the northern end of the Dining Room was removed , effectively releasing more room for use by the inmates. Western Wing and Gateman's Lodge General. The original plans for the Western Wing and Gateman's Lodge held in the South Australian Archives2are undated. Historian Figure 6. Western Wing of the Southern Men's Quarters (Quadrangle A, Herbert Hale 3 states that these buildings were added in 1867 but a Bu ud ing ") • st\10y of t.he ~\rchltect-ln-Ch1ef 1s 0i:F.i~,,.... .~ecc.1rd Bc~k ~.·• PPl>_i".:. Btd.l.J l.11':1-· ·~ for that year fai~s to list an expenditure corresponding to such a large I /' .. II.".·.·· 16 i-" 17 undertaking. H Stables and Ablution Block The Register dated June 13, 1867, reported severe over-crowding Cottage , Coach ouse , at the Destitute Asylum so presumably the Western Wing had not been constructed at that time. The Duryea Adelaide panorama pho~ograph of General. This group of buildings was built along the eastern.boun~ary 1El6f>68 bc:•··<>:ver shows the existence of the new buil Consulting and Waiting Rooms General. This building was erected in 1882 on the n.Jrthern side of the 18 ·..-;-,. r;· .. I' 1 • !·! ! • western perirreter of Quadrangle A. (Figure 2, Building 7) • It consisted of a Consulting· and Waiting Room for patients visiting the Destitute Asylum Medical Officer. The cost of the building was ' £226/15/-.6 The structure was demolished in 1964. Description. ".rhis small brick building witii yabled' rt:c):f (15' x ?9'\ consisted of two rooms. The larger, on the western side, (15' x 16' 6") was the Waiting Room, whilst the eastern room served as the Consulting Room (15' x 12'6"). The ceiling height in both rooms was 12 feet. Each was heated by means of open-hearth fireplaces which were situated on the dividing wall-. Construction. The building was constructed of brick and its floors were built of timbe~. Galvanized iron was the roofing material employed. Both rooms were lit by windows on their northern facade and the Consulting Room was serviced by an additional window on its eastern side. The Waiting Room was entered via a door on its northern side and entry to the Consulting Room could be gained from the Waiting Room or a door on its north-eastern side. Office and Casualty Ward General. The Offices and Casualty Ward were the last major buildings Figure 7, Administrative Block and Casualty Ward (Building 6), to be constructed in the Destitute Asylum compl~x. They were Kintore Avenue fa~ade. erected in 1885 at a cost of £2319/10/8. These buildings, together with the adjoining Waiting and Consulting Rooms were demolished in 1964 to make way for the State Library. Description. These buildings, built to house the Administrative Block and Casualty Ward of the Destitute Asylum, were situated l · on the western side of Quadrangle A (Figure 7) and backed on to the I thoroughfare which later becane Kintore Avenue. The complex was a long, rectangular, single-storeyed building, extending in a north,-south direction (124' x 37'). In contrast with its eastern ne'ighbours (the Colonial Store and I Western Wing), these buildings were devoid of borrowings from past architectural styles. They were built for a functional purpose and reference to historical allusion was ignored. The northern rooms consisted of a Toilet Block and Waiting Room. The next pair of rooms ·were off ices; the first occupied by the Superintendent of the Destitute Asylum, the second was the Visiting Officer's Room. A passageway led from the adjoining road into the Garden area of Quadrangle A. Situated south of the passage were additional rooms used by the Chief Clerk, Public Offices, the Chairman and the Clerical Staff, The southern section of the building contained the Casualty Ward and Toilet Block, All of the rrejor rooms were provided with open-hearth fireplaces. Air was circulated into the rooms by means of ventilators placed on the east and west sides of the roof, construction. '!'he lower base of the office walls were built of bluestone and the upper secL inns of br id'. r lcor s u.i: ou ?.l I. main complex were built of timber, the exception being the Toilet Blocks. Q U A D R A N G L E B LYING-IN DEPARTMENTr The roof-line consisted of two distinct heights. The northern section extended over the entire width of the building. At the southern end the roof covered only the Casualty Ward. The roofing for. the 'Toilet Block was an indep€11dcn t structure. The flat ceilings of the northern Administrative Block reached a Chapel neight of 13'6" and these contrast considerably with the ceilings of the Casualty Ward which were raked at its sides and rose to a height of 16 feet. General. The building known as the Chapel, was built in 1865 on the Three window types were used throughout the building and all were south western side of· Quadrangle B (Figure 2, Building 11). topped with segmental arches. The predominant type, which bordered the It was originally built as a schoolhousel but from 1868 to 1870 was east and west facades of the main offices, consisted of an elongated used by the Military as a Mess1Room. The Chapel, although in a poor double-hung sash. The squat double-hung sash window in the Casualty state of preservation, is one of the few original Destitute Asylum Ward was situated high up on the walls of the ward. A third variety of buildings that still exists today. It was designed by G.T. Light. window was a small type used in the Toilet Blocks. Brick-on-edge was employed as a decorative feature above .the Description. The Chapel is a single-storey rectangular building exterior doorways and was similarly used for the segmental arches above ccnsisting of one large room (25' x 55') with a ceiling the windows. height of 15 feet. The attractive proportions of this bluestone building display certain Gothic and Tudor stylistic features e.g. the treatment of the window and door surrounds, the diamond-lattice windows and the wooden ventilating fleche placed centrally on the roof ridge. The layout of the Chapel is very simple: a plain room with an open fireplace midway along its northern wall. Construction. The Destitute Asylum Chapel has been defined as "a tr ad it iona 1 stone and brick structure • • • (of) •. , early Adelaide vernacular architecture" ,2 Its walls are built: of random ·~::·.::·,, !• "·;:.~ \' \• ,\, :;.;·1'· ~\ •\ "· •.. .,·;... ·~. ·.. ;1<\·'~· • .;~. ;.. ,; ... ·• .;)l rubble bluestone with decorative features (quoins, window and door dressings) defined in red brick. The simple but effective decoration includes corbelled sandstone kneelers and a denticulated corbelled string course along the east and west facades of the building just below I the gutter level. The timber floor was raised at the western end of the room in a platform, presumably a remnant from the days when the building was used as a schoolhouse, Early photographs3 reveal that the Chapel has always been roofed with galvanized iron sheeting. Its timber-frame construction is stopped at the gables by the corbelled sandstone kneelers and finials and the parapets at the gables are capped with brick-on-edge corbels. Three lead-gl~zed triple-windows of Tudor style originally decorated the southern facade, but the western windcw was modified into a double-door earlier this century. The original aro:hed double-door, built of timber still occupies the eastern gable end of the building complete with its decorative brickwork surrounds. A series of three small cells with a sloping roof were built between the western gable wall of the Chape 1 and the stone boundary wall which enclosed Quadrangle B, Notes 1. The rammed-earth fill occurs on the preliminary drawing dated. 1857/8 Uses. Although this building has been commonly referred to as "The but a later plan reveals that a timber floor was installed. Chapel" for many years, it was initially built as a Schoolhouse. 2. G.R.G. 38/64 Series. Destitute Asylum Plans. It served in this capacity from 1865 until 1867 when it was taken over 3. Hale, Herbert Matthew, The First 100 Years of the South Australian for Military use. From 1867 to 1870 the building was used as a Mess Museum, Adelaide; S.A. Museum, 1956. Room. In 1867 the Register informed its readers that: "the building 4. S.A.A. B 1024. which was formerly occupied as a schoolroom and is now in the occupation Ibid. of the: M~.lil:ary will sho• i:ly he 'lVClilablc for l:rie plo{Jer 0t·y::1..Ls of the 6. Architect-in-Chief's Office. Record Book .of Public Buildings, p. 16, Destitute Board, and then it is intended to make a dormitory for a October 1882. select class of inmates and to use. it for occasional entertainments of a social and instructive character. "4 This new proposal for the "select class of inmates" and the "occasional entertainments of a social and instructive character" must have been extrefi-.ely short-lived because soon after the departure ot the Irrperial troops in January \. 1870, building 11 became the Destitute Asylum Cha.pel. 1-·· : ~ . ii' Office and Store i General. The store and Office5 (rooms 50 and 49 respectively on Figure 2) were situated on the southern side of Quadrangle B on an east-west axis, which bordered the Southern Men's Quarters. This axis I: also contained the Chapel (11), Schoolroom (19) and the 'Native Location' buildings (23). The store (50) is the older of the two buildings and was built c.1865. The Offices6 which abutted the Store on its eastern facade, were built two or three years later. ! r The complete Offices (still extant) differ slightly from the original design plans. The basic shape remained unchanged but the windows on its southern elevation were increased from two to three in nurrber. The size of the building and its interior roorrs were altered as well; a factor which can be seen in a comparison between the chimney stack in the design plan and photographs of the completed structure. An additional brick room (12' x 14') was added to the northern side of the Figure 8. Office, Schooln;:iomand Relieving Offi<::er's House, Buildings 49, 19 and 23. Building 49 is extant. Off ice in 188 2 . Description. The Office building was a simpie rectangular shape (18' x 29') of one storey with gables at its eastern and western ends. The style strongly resembles the Old Schoolroom (19' which was linked to it by a small joining wall which contained a flat-arched entrance-way. A band of 'saw-tooth' angled bricks decorated the north and south elevation walls just below the gutterline. In keeping with most other nearby buildings, the Office was enhanced at its corners and around the windows and doors, with brick quoins. Additional decorative elerrents may be seen in the steep gables with sandstone kneelers and finials similar to those on the Chapel· (11), Schoolroom (19) and Room 25 (Native Location). The western room was almost square in shape (17' x 17'6") with the second room of smaller size (17' x 10'). Both were heated by open fireplaces which backed on to the dividing wall. The rooms were ...... CA..._ L.LLV..i..TION connected by a doorway placed on the northern side of this wall. The small brick addition (1882) added to the northern side of the Office led into the smaller of the rooms. The Store (50) was a single-rooITEd rectangular structure (34' x 26'4") with a hipped roof and a ceiling height which ranged from 8 1 6" to 15'. In comparison with adjacent buildings the store was a low spreading structure which lacked any reference to past styles. Its functional nature probably accounts for this lack of decorative detail. r LO o ,..__ C.it...OVNO ~LOO"'- Construct ion. The walls of the Off ice we re constructed of random l YING ·IN· HO.'.\FIT AL blues tone, with brick quoins and window/door surrounds. 7 The nriginal timber floor has been replaced with ci coticd:te flou~. Figure g. Lying-in Hospital (Quadranyle B t rooms B .and 9). From Timber construction supports the root which was originally of slate original drawings and plans. decking (Figure 8). rn··~ecent times the slate has been replaced with 8 galvanize'1 irai sheetinJ. On its scx.ithern facad2, the three '1indows 25 24 were originally lead glazed in the same lattice-work pattern that was Description. All of the buildings in this section were built as used elsewhere throughout the complex. single-storeyed rectangular structures. The oldest of The Store, built of random rubble stonework, consisted of a single these, the Schoolroom (19) was the only one which allu~ed to ~ast room. The Western facade contained a door flanked by two windows and architectural· styles., It recalle d f ea t ures displayed in earlier t · t t · . • · ,' - th~ 0•'"';'1,~1 Women's Desi u e thi.s fac~rl the entrance to the Chapel (11). !\nother f.'!l~ri'1~r~ was placed L:.uJ.:.idJ.:1.~~;;:~ ~onstructed on-chiz site! e ... ~.. \. · "-i·-····-.~>' ·- ~ • d on its southern side. The northern and eastern walls were devoid of Asylum (20), and Native Location Buildings (25), both of which sho~ex 9 any openings. The flooring material cannot be determined, Duryea's Medieval and Gothic influence. It was a twin-gabled structure 126 d photograph of "The City of Adelaide from Montefiore Hi11 11 lO indicates 19' x 12') built of bluest0ne wit,h brick quoin~ sutround~n~ its win ows, that the roof was constructed of galvanized iron sheeting. doors and corners. Other decorative features included :inials and kneelers on the gables, lattice-work wind0ws, an~ a string course of Uses. Judging from the various 19th century plans of the Destitute bricks, in denticular pattern, below the gutterline. 15 Asylum still extant, the Offices (49) were put to various uses The various buildings constructed at different times on the east.ern throughout that century. Initially they were built as Offices for the side of the quadrangle reve~l no such historic leanings; they were built clerical staff. By 1885 its western room was being used as a "Bedroom"; to perform a specific function and therefore avoided su7h fea~ures. the eastern room remained an Office, Rooms 12 and 15, 14 and 17 were of hip-roofed construction whilst 13 and The small brick attachment of 1882 was built as additional "Room 16 consisted of gabled roofs. These rooms varied in sizel6 and layout for Clerks". By the 1890's it was being used for Nurses' accommodation. and their functions frequently changed from time to time. Its entrance to the adjoining Office (49) was closed and a new entrance Rooms 12 and 15 were part of the Military Quarters. By 1876 Room 12 added on its western side. At this time both rooms of the Office (49) has become part of the Lying-in Wards (i.e. confinement Ward and Labour had been converted into "Stores". There is no indication from the plans Room) and Room 15 was the Reformatory Girl's Day School and Schoolroom. that the Office was ever used as a schoolroom, as some sources suggest,11 Room 13 was set aside as a Laundry and Kitchen whilst room 16 was The construction date of 1861 proposed by Morgan and Gilbert, is also arranged as dormitories. Rooms 14 and 17 became additional female wards. incorrect ,12 Lying-In Hospital I Schoolroom, Day Nursery and Wards l' l: General. The Lying-in Hospital (Figure 2, Rooms 8 and 9) is situated on ·~"' \<\·;:!~\~\•;>•.'{'lo,:;.,·~ .... :·· ···:.. ·~ "• )''" :.. •<'" :~ .... ·.. :\:.'·~·... '·.:! ; General. These various buildings, al1 built at different periods, were the Western side of the Quadrangle directly opposite the situated on the eastern side of Quadrangle B ~Figure 2). From previously described rooms and wards (13-17). The rear wall of this south to north the structures were: a. The Schoolroom (19), b. The Day structure abutted the western-most extent of the Destitute Asylum Nursery/Wards (12 and 15), c. The Day Nursery/Wash House (13 and 16), reserve. The building was built in 1877 and designed by G.T. Light. The d. Wards (14 and 17) • contractors for this project were Messrs. Brown and Thompson. This The Schoolroom was erected in 186113 at the south-eastern corner building with some alterations is still in existence, of Quadrangle B immediately adjoining the Relieving Officer's House (22 & 23). By 1867-8 Rooms 12 and 15 had been added to Quadrangle B. Description. The Lying-in Hospital is an oblong building of two storeys At this stage they comprised one large room and were part of the orientated in a north-south direction situated at the Military Quarters situated on this site. north-western side of Q~adrangle B, At the time of construction the Room 13 was added at a later date (prior to 1876). During this South Australian Register described th~ Lying-in Hospital in the time the quadrangle was usedas a parade ground and many of the buildings following way: "The upper storey provides two lying-in wards 30 feet in the vicinity were reserved for military use (i.e. rooms 10, 11, 12, by 20 feet and 13 feet in height and a third ward similar in dimensions 13 and 15). The Imperial Troops left South Australia in January 1870 is included in the ground-floor accommodation whiph in addition to this and the former Military areas were transferred to the Destitute Asylum room provides three smaller apartments for the use of the Matron and to help alleviate the acute overcrowding problem. Sundry Offices incidental to the building .•• the rooms are lighted In 1877 a new dormitory (16) was built as an extension to Room 13. from the eastern side, 11 17 At the same time the large single room on its southern side was altered The Lying-in Hospital is a simply designed building devoid of to create three separate rooms. Room 15 became the "Reformatory Girls historic decorative details. The front of the building was protected by Day and School Room", whilst its eastern neighbour became part of the a wooden verandah which extended over both ground and first floor level. Lying-in Wards (a room for women expecting confinement and a Labour The upper balcony was of wood construction in a simple cross-bar pattern. R=ml. The contractor for: this work was John Priest and the cost for The original design of the west elevation (Flgure 9) displays the the work £279/10/-. At a later date Room 14 was added and by 1885, symmetrical nature initially intended for the building. This symrr~try Room 17 was also completed. however was altered at the building stage by an addition to the southern In this complex of buildings, the schoolroom (19) was demolished section of the hospital (indicated by dotted line on Figure 9(c)). earlier this century but buildings 12 to 17 are still standing.14 Con::>t~uction~ 'T'he \-Jcll=i •j[ Lth:' J_.yiflg-in u, ... ~~itHl .:.re ..~onstr11cteJ ur: random rubble set in mortar. Brick decoration surrounas )/ II ( 16. The dimensions the rooms were:- the window and. door frames. The ground floor walls are 18" thick whilst Room 12: 14'6" x 20 I x 12'6" those of the upper floor, which support less weight, have a thickness of (10 I Room 13: Washhouse (12' x 15'), Laundry x 12') 14". Floors, stairways and balconies are of timber construction, as are I Raked Ceiling Rcom 14: 31 I x 21'9" x(l2'6" to 14 6") the r::::::::f: ,cupportcs, The roofing material, for th~ hipped· ~0of •;.:..> ;:.:.r.J··· Room 15: 25' x 13 I 6° x 12'6" still is) galvanized iron sheeting. Room 16: 23 1 x 19 1 x 12' In the original design, four tYPes of window were fitted to the 11 11 Room 17: 25' x 18 1 6 x (12'6" to 14 I 6 ) Raked Ceiling building. Type 1 was used on the hospital's western facade. It October, Supplement to the South Australian Re9ister, Saturday 6 consisted of a fixed lower pane with an upper surface that was top hung 17. p. and could pivot outward. The rear wall contained three different kinds 1877, 13. of window: (1) A central axis segmental arch type, used elsewhere in dormitories throughout the Destitute Asylum, generally set high up on the rear wall, e.g. Women's Quarters Quadrangle C; (2) An elongated segmental arch type, centre ground floor; ( 3·) ·An unusually small window placed high up on the wall in the Matron's room, ground floor. All the windows in the Lying-in Hospital were decorated with red brick quoin surrounds and segmental arches. The austerity of the period during which the Lying-in Hospital was being built is revealed in the designer's treatment of this building. 1' All excess ornament has been rigidly removed from the structure. The architect's sensitive symmetrical design for the eastern facade was j destroyed by the addition of an extension to the southern end. j: Notes I 1. It is uncertain whether this schoolhouse was used by the children of the British troops stationed in the area or the children from ,...... ,,._, .., .. ,":-.;·· .. :: ..... J.. the Destitute Asylum, i: 2. Public Buildings Department, Heritage Buildings Survey, Adelaide, 1980, p. 11. 3. S.A.A. B5099, frame 1. Duryea's Panoramic Views of Adelaide (1865). 4. Resister, 13 June 1867, p. 2. 5. This Office (Room 49) was marked as "Stores" on the 1890's Block Plan (Figure 2). 6. The plans for the original "Offices" are dated 13 April, 1867 and signed by F.S. Millner. No plans for the Store (50) have been located. 7. This stonework is now covered with a cement render. 8. The original windows have been replaced with modern frames, Other changes include the removal of fireplaces and chimney stack and the blocking up of the original door on its western side. 9. The floor may have been slate paving or rammed-earth fill. 10. Duryea's Adelaide Views. S.A.A. 17390/1 dated 1866-68. 11. Morgan, E.J,R, and Gilbert, s.H., Early Adelaide Architecture, o.u.P. Melbourne, 1969, p. 16; Public Buildings Department, Herita9e Buildin9s Survey, Adelaide, 1980, p. 11; and The Heritage of Australia, Macmillan, 1981, p. 5-14. 12, Morgan and Gilbert have confused building 49 with the adjoining structure, building 19. 13. S.A.A. Notes on Destitute Asylum Buildings A419 (B6). 14. The basic 19th Century structures are still extant but some have been altered in appearance by 20th Century additions. 15. This denticulated brickwork was also used as a decorative feature in th~ Chapel (11). I I I QUAD R A'N G LE c FEMALE DESTITUTE ASYLUM ! ;.;;4 I~· i - ·-t Native Location Buildings i----"1 I~ I I L __ _J r----- General. The earliest structures erected on this site were connected 1 I I~· w~th the establishment of an area for aborigines known as the I ' Native Location, 1~ The "Architect-in-Chief's Office, Record Book of Public Buildings" indicates that the "Native Location" was fenced in 1847 and that alterations and repairs of sheds were completed in the following year. By June 1851 a school had been erected on the site at a cost of £788. In 1851 the "Native School", occupied rooms 22 to 25 but, by ·1855, these rooms had been put to new use. A newspaper report of this period described these buildings as "the Relieving Officer's house, ••• the Board Room and the Office of the Protector of Aborigines" •1 The sketchy nature and lack of records from this early period makes f. it difficult to unravel the historical development of this area with absolute certainty. According to the Archives Record2 ~ooms 22 to 25 I "have apparently undergone no external alterations since their erection in 1854" (sic). Figure 10. Description. Rooms 22 and 23 were part of the two-storeyed structure, ..;.. ·,,. ~· ···:" ··:.·.. ~· .'••''••. ,, ''· •. -· ' >· ·~ ',)•_\, ~· ..~--· ;... ;... ·.. :>:.·,, Freeling's sketch plan of Quadrangle C,dated 1856 . which in 1855 was designated the "Relieving Officer's 11 'I House". This tall narrow building was situated at the south-western I corner of the courtyard of Quadrangle c. The layout of this building, similar to the "Gateman's Lodge" in ! Quadrangle A, was orientated along a north-south axis. The entrance, J placed centrally on its eastern side, led to each of the ground floor rooms (left and right) whilst an open-w~ll staircase led to the upper I level. Room 23 (9'9" x 14' x 11') was lit on its southern side by triple-light windows with diamond lattice panes. The western wall ,,l !• contained an open-hearth fireplace, Room 22, of similar dimensions (11' x 14' x 11'), differed slightly fr9m its neighbour in that the open-hearth fireplace was situated on the northern wall. The second floor layout matched the ground floor plan. Two separate rooms (24 and 25) were situated east oft the main "residence". Room 24 was a simple one-roomed structure, cottage-like in appearance_, and protected on its southern side by a verandah and picket fence, A Gothic-like spire was placed on the ridge-line of its roof. Its adjoining neighbour, a tall building, also displayed some Gothic features in its gable moulding. An additional decorative feature was the quoins marked out in brick. Construction. The walls of the Residence were constructed of random rubble limestone associated with red-brick quoin decoration, The upper floors were of timber construction but it is I ' not known whether the ground floor was built of timber or slate, The c;\-pprly sloping gable roof was of limber-frame construction and was i L origindlly covered witi• slate, ds can be .:;cen ir> 19th ('pr~ury photographs of the area. 20th Century photographs reveal that the .." slat2 roof was iat2r rep}ac2(! with 9"-lvanizea iron. !'I' 30 31 Ii \' An "Old English" influence, similar to the window treatment of the southern Men's Quarters, was displayed in the southern lead-lined lattice window of Room 23. Much of tpe simple decoration found in the Residence is reflected in Rooms 24 and 25. uses. The paucity of documentation about the early use and layout of the Native LOcation presents problems in unravellingithe early development of the site. By the late 1830's several stringy-bark huts were erected for use by the aborigines.3 By 1851 a school had been built at a cost of £788. 4 It is tempting to assume that rooms 24 and 25 belonged to such a project. The spire on the roof-line of 24 was a common decorative feature used on school-houses during the 19th century. (The "Chapel" which was originally a schoolroom also displays such a feature). Considering the sum of money involved (£788) in the construction of the school, it appears highly probable that the double-storey building (22 and 23) was included in these additions. It was built to house the government officer who worked at this location,5 Freeling's sketch plan of Quadrangle C dated September 15th, 18566 depicts two structures within the quadrang_le - a "bark house" and a "dilapidated cottage" (Figure 10). These may have been the huts built western wards in Quadrnagle C, (Building 10) with initially to accommodate aborigines during the late 1830's. Freeling's Figure 11. letter and sketch proposed that the southern and eastern wings of verandah removed. Quadrangle C might be converted into Military Barracks. Some of his suggestions were implemented but it is not certain whether the proposal to convert the buildings 22 and 23 into the Commandant's Office did in fact eventuate. In 1864 the ground floor of Room 23 was used as a Boardroom. By 1885 it had become a Parlour and the adjoining Room 22 a Dining Room. The 1890's Block Plan of the Destitute Asylum indicated the conversion of the Parlour into a ~atron's Room and the Dining Room into an Office. Over time, Rooms 24 and 25 also changed their usage. In 1885 they ··: .. .:- ·~.;:.. , .,·~;~;.t;::\t~~~·~·~·~5 \ ~~ ~t\r,*1~~~~~ H! L functioned as a Boardroom and Office of the Protector of Aborigines. It is not known ~hether the Freeling plan to convert them into a mess kitchen actually occurred. By 1885 Room 24 had become a Bedroom and 25 a Storeroom. The 1890's plan shows the former as the Matron's Room and the latter, a Nurse's Room. Western Wards General. The Western Wards of the Female Destitute Asylum were built before March 1855. A brief description of the building was given in the Register newspaper at that time. "On the western side is the children's room, within which the Matron has her own apartment. There is also a sick room and a convalescent room for 17 men. Near these rooms is a small ward in which five or six men may be accommodated, the nature of whose diseases renders them unfit to be lodged with the other patients". 7 They were situated on the western side of Quadrangle Figure 12. Original Women's Quarters from Hay•s drawing of 1854. c, north of the double-storey "Residence" (Figure 2, R_oom 10). Description, The newspaper article of 18558 suggests that the Western wardsconsisted of five roqms along the western boundary of Quadrangle c. The 1890's Block -Plan of the Destitute Asylum shows a slight alteration to three (or possibly four) rooms. The structure was 33 32 adjoining Moµnted Police Barracks, also designed by Hays. a purely fun~tional single-storey building, which shunned reference The new wards were divided into five areas, The western room to past architectural styles. (12' x 18') was used as a Store. Next to it was the Female Ward which Basically the building was divided into three main rooms; wards could accommodate 40 inmates (32' 6" x 18'); the centrally located 10, 11 and 12. Wards 10 and 11 (30' x 24'. and 36' x 24' respectively) Superintendent's Room (the only room with a window on 'the southern side); and Ward 12 (31 1 x 24') contained a raked ceiling which ranged from 10' to 12' in height. the Lying-In (Maternity) Ward with eight beds (18' x 18') and finally the Infant School on its eastern side. ~:i-.:" al t·angement of the three wards was a.l le:cud .... L·01n LL.,-:; to time ·r·ne four main rooms wc:re her.ilcd by meant' 0f' •''pPn-heArth fires, The depending on the use to which the rooms were put, verandahs were windows faced onto the quadrangular courtyard, and enti:y to the Wards employed on the eastern and western sides of the building at various and School Room was gained via doors on this northern side of the stages, Figure 11 shows the eastern facade of the wards with the building, A verandah extended the whole northern length of the building verandah removed, and met with the verandah at the rear of the Native Location buildings. Phase Two of the Female WardF drastically altered the appearance of Construction, The plain appearance of this wing reveals the economical the area, The new building was based on the ground plan of Hays' design . . ap~roach of the architect, who has attempted ~o produce but an additional storey was added to create a two-storey structure. It a purely utilitarian design. The walls of the structure were of brick. also extended northward ~long the eastern boundary of the quadrangle A sketch plan of this complex drawn in 18569 indicates that Ward 12 where it joined with an already existing building.11 Along with these contained a slate floor. It seems highly probable that all three wards new extensions the facade facing the quadrangle was given a new look were similarly paved, In keeping with the utilitarian appearance of the with the addition of a corridor at both ground and first floor levels. rest of the structure, the hipped roof was covered with galvanized iron The corridor (6'4" wide) consisted of 'four centre' arches - sheeting, supported by square pilasters. The arches on the upper floor level were of lower height than those at ground level. A photograph of the Uses. Usage of these rooms changed constantly during the 19th.century. area taken from Montefiore Hi1112 reveals that these additions were in In 1855 they housed destitute children, a matron, a sick room, a existence by 1864. From west to east the ground floor of the southern convalescent room and an isolation ward. Between the late l850's and wing (20) was divided into Store-room, Kitchen, Cook's Room, Stairwell 1870, Room 10 was converted into Barrack Rooms for the Imperial Troops. and Women's Ward, From south to north, the eastern rooms (26) contained By 1876 it reverted back to use as Children's Wards, the Bathroom, Nursery, Lying-in Ward and Ward. A plan of the area dated 188510 indicates that Ward 10 was a The upper floor of the southern wing (20) contained three wards Lying-In Ward; Ward 11 was used as a Dining Room; and Ward 12 contained and the eastern wing (26) accommodated a Nurse's Room and Lying-in Ward. Matron's Rooms. Figure 2 reveals that the three rooms served as wards All rooms in the complex (with the exception of the Bathroom) were d~ring the 1890s. The basic structure of the building however remained heated by open-hearth fireplaces. virtually unchanged over this entire period (1850's to 1890's). Construction. The walls were constructed of random rubble with brick window and door surrounds. The new corridor however was Women's Quarters built exclusively of brick. Brick-on-edge was used to decorate the heads of the arches. Floors were constructed of timber, and the corridor paved in slate. In contrast with the ·earlier building on the site, the General. The Women's Quarters were situa'ted on the southern side of roof of the new Women's Quarters was built of galvanized iron. The Quadrangle C. The first building constructed on the site was ground and upper floor windows on the northern and western facades were a single storey structure set on an east-west axis 102 feet long by 21 of the sliding-sash variety but the windows on the rear walls of the feet wide (Figure 12). Although tenders were called in 1851 the work structure were of a different type. They were placed high up on the was not completed until 1854 at a total cost of £1499/10/-, The design wall and pivoted at their centre-point. fo: the.so~thern wing was by William Bennett Hays. In the early 1860'~ this building (20) was extended to become a double-storey structure. Uses. Although many of the rooms in this complex changed their function Th7se.extensions were then linked up with Building 26(b), an already over the years, the major usage was r~latively constant - to ex1st1ng structµre on the eastern side of the quadrangle (Figure 13), house the women of the Destitute Asylum. Apart from the initial transformation from a single 'to a double-storey structure the building Description. Phase One of the Women's Quarters, a long, narrow remained free from major change from the late 1860's till the 1890's. building adjoining building 25, extended east towards the ~oundary with the Police Barracks. Some of the building's architectural features revealed early English influences, e.g. - the Work Room and Laundry Area archway, the lead-glazed lattice-work windows, the chimney stack treatment and slate roof, The pointed archway which led into the quadrangle was reminiscent General, This minor group of buildings (rooms 45, 46 and 47), occupied of numerous English examples, especially those connected with Medieval the northern side of the Quadrangle. None of the above hospitals and almshouses. A similar entrance arch was used in the buildings are shown on Freeling 's plan dated 1856, but by 1864 three J4 35 buildings occupied the site - a W~rk Room (47), Lumber Room ~46) ~nd Wash House (45). The east and west buildings (47 & 45) rJma1ned intact from 1864 until this century. The Lumber Room was demolished about 1885 and a new.Drying Room built in _its stead. Description. ln 18t>4 roon1 47 was known as the Wo?:k•.«1012. t'ce0>u1i1a0ly ic. was set aside as an area where the women inmates might be gainfully employed in simple domestic tasks. By the 1890's it was known as the Needleroom. The building was rectangular in design and occupied an area of 18' x 25', with a ceiling height of 12 feet, Its gable roof and centrally loc?ted door (flanked by two windows) gave the structure the appearance of a simple cottage, A fireplace was placed in the middle of its eastern wall. The Wash House was of the same basic size and design (18' x 25') 1 but with a slightly higher ceiling (12'6") and two fireplaces (one on each of its east and west walls), The new Drying Room was built between the Workroom and the Wash House on the site formerly occupied by the Lumber Room (46). This room was slightly 6~C.T10N J..No NQP-...,IH larger than its adjoining neighbours (22' x 25'9") with a ceiling height ~Ll'...VAllON of 15 feet. The actual building was modified slightly from the original design. As far as can. be determined from photographic evidence the arched doorway on its eastern side was never built (Figure 14). Construction. The walls of the eastern and western buildings were Figure 13. Second stage of Women's Quarters. Northern elevation (from composed of random rubble with the ubiquitous brick original drawing, c. 186 Os) • quoins. The basement of the new Drying Room was constructed of blue~tone 1 3 with the upper walls of brick. Whereas the earlier buildings had slate roofs, the new 1885 addition was roofed in galvanized iron. The architecture is reminiscent of the New Offices & Casualty Ward which were being constructed in Quadrangle A at this time, , • , · • ;, · ..~·. :~::· 1 ·.:::.~•~;.;:;~:~~~0.::·~~~~Hti-'O~·:·~~~~;,si! ~ t The overall design, use of materials, and the treatment of door and window surrounds suggest that the sarre designer was involved in both projects. North Eastern Ward and Toilet Block l ·: General. Very little concrete information can be found on the history of these buildings. This north-eastern section did not appear on the 1864 plan of the Destitute Asylum.14 G.T. Light's plan of 1876 reveals that room 44 and the northern Storage Sheds and Toilet Block were in existence by the close of that year.15 ' Description. Room 44 was a large single storey structure built against the northern wall of room 26 and occupied an area of 18'3" x 24'6". Its raked ceiling ranged from 12'6" to 16' in height. The building was another example of a structure built specifically to serve a practical need and any reference to historic allusion was avoided. Construction. The exterior walls of room 44 were built of random Figure 14. Work room, Drying and Washing Rooms of Quadrangle c (rooms bluestone alleviated by brick quoins surrounding the 47, 46 and 45). The foundation and cellar areas of these door and windows. The roof was covered in Galvanized iron. A door was buildings were uncovered durin.o r.he log3 · situated at the centrl" 0!' its wr'st-Prn fi'!railp i'lnrl U . .!.s Wils ~lanke.cl by • :.o a1c:haeolvuicilJ dig. matching w111 36 37 .. '\ ·~.<.~~-~~·-~~--~~~~'""'!!'T"""""''""""...,.,,.""' ( 1 small timber structure (complete with gable, finial and wood lattice-work). A matching decorative entrance of the same design Q U A D R A N G .L E D FEMALE IMMIGRATION DEPOT also appears on the Nurse's room in ,Quadrangle B. Uses. It is not known to what use room 44 was put before 1876, but b~ 1885 it functioned as the "Labour Room", The Block Plan of Dormitory and Matron's Quarters the 1890 s reveals that the building was being used as thw •ward for Diseased Prostitutes'. General. The Architect-in-Chief's Office Record Book of Expenditure for October 1854 contains the first entry in relation to the Female Immigration Depot. This indicates that the Depot was in . operation by that time. In the first eight months of .185i, 2800 single females were landed at Adelaide, of whom 2047 were Irish. As a result of the excessive numbers of such immigrants arriving in the colony, temporary accommodation for these women had to be found. Depots were set up both in Adelaide and 'elsewhere to house the women until they found employment. The possibility that a permanent pauper problem might result from this influx was seen as a perplexing and potentially difficult situation. At various times, up to 1100 women occupied the various government depots in the colony and additional accommodation had to be provided to cope with the problem. During the years 1854-5 over £7 ,000 was spent by the government on buildings for the Female Immigration Depot in Adelaide· NOTES Description. In Adelaide, a Female Immigration Depot, designed.to cater for the influx of new female immigrants was built at the L Register, 8 March, 1855. "Public Works Number Three". northern extremity of the Government Reserve land (Northern Parklands) 2. S.A.A. A419 (B6) Notes on Destitute Asylum Buildings. between North Terrace and the River Torrens. The Register of 1855 gives 3. South Australian Gazette & Colonial Register, 17 Feb, 1838 & 25 a brief description of the site. "Adjoining the Destitute Asylum to August, 1838. the northward is the depot for newly arrived female mi·.;;;:_-:t\H0{~.;,~\5~~-t~o~;,~~~~ Building 28 was of different design, and Quarters4 for the Military. (22' x 35 1 ) flanked by two s!T6ller rooms on consisted of one large room and its northern neighbour were both later its souchern side. Room 48 additions to the original building. Duryea' s "Panoramic View of Adelaide fro~ Montefiore Hill" (circa 1866-68)5 reveals that the western end of the building was of gable construction whilst its eastern side was hip-roofed. By 1868 this builoing had hecoll:'! the Hospital. The addition to its western side was added d~ring that year at a cost 0-r £280. An unusual f.,aLure of the building was the cluster of box-like dormer windows placed on the southern side of the roof. Construction. The walls of building 28 were constructed of bluestone se.t in mortar with dressings of brick. It is difficult to ascertain the wall-construction material for building 29 but the eastern addition,was built of random rubble stonework. In a series of articles on "Barrack Squ·are", the Register records that "in most of the 6 rooms there are still the original slate floors" . Building 28 had the unusual roof treatment of both hip and gable ends. The Commissariat and Officer's Quarters (29) was of hip construction. Figure 15 reveals the wooden structure which supported the roof. The original shape of the roof can -be clearly seen. When the eastern section was added, a different type of roof structure was Figure 15. Fe!T6le Immigration Depot (Quadrangle D, Building 29), used. Slate tiles were utilized as the roof covering. showing demolition of the building in 1918. A variety of window types were used in both buildings including casement, sliding sash as well as dormers. Uses. As with IT6ny other buildings in the Destitute Asylum complex, the usage of these structures changed over tirre. Both 28 and 29 were part of the original Female Immigration Depot (Dormitories and Kitchen and Matron's Quarters). With the closure of the Female ., Immigration Depot, the area was put to a new use. Building 29 became 1 the Military Hospital whilst 28 was converted into the Commissariat : • · • : · -:" ·''"';. '"" '"''7'"~'\~0;;1,i \~ Southern Buildings General. A range of structures put to various use were added to the southern end of Quadrangle D. They consisted of the follCMi,ng - Bath House (31) Bakehouse (32) Boot Repair Room (33) Tailor's Room (34) Wood (or Coal) Shed (35) The Old 'Dead House' ( 36) Coal Room (38) Stables (39) Married Men's Quarters & Schoolroom (4 0) Rooms 31 to 35 were built along an east-west axis abutting the southern wall of the quadrangle. Rooms 36, 38 and 39 were on the western boundary in a north-south direction, Building 40 was originally the "Married Men's Quarters". 40 41 Description. The Bakehouse (32) and Coal Shed (35) were the first Eastern Wing buildings to be constructed in this area (1855), The Bakehouse was a small gabled structu>re lacking in historic pretention. Its simple appearance ·fitted its functional purpose, In 1857 it was General. The Eastern Wing (30) is' another of the buildings for which converted into cells for use by the Military. 7 The Coal Shed had a an exact construction date is not known. It was' already in sloping roof which matched the two adjoining workshops. These tiny existence by 1864. 16 The size of the building17 suggests that a 8 rooms were built in 1878 and served as the Boot Repair an~ Tailor's substantial expenditure rrust have been involved. The two southernmost work arP,'\G OU.l:l..tlGt~ ;.:o:.;n ..... we.1..e removed fo( i.:.he constru(:LioE· cf· l i:,~,~ rr~·:·J:l-~r- f'r:!~lool Documentation on the dating of the Married Men's Quarters (40) has southern Wing (c.1926) and the remaining four were demolished in August not come to light but a photograph of the area taken from Montefiore 1955. I Hill in 1864 9 shows that this building was extant at that tirre. A schoolroom was added to the eastern side of the building at a later Description. The six joined barrack rooms of the Eastern Wing sloped date ,10 from south to north and faced into the "Barrack Square" In 1865 room 36 was built as the Dead House at a cost of £67/12/-.11 quadrangle. These buildings,'with their strict adherence to symrretry The position of this small rectangular building, just outside the and uniformity, reflect the typical "barrack-style" of planning. The quadrangle perimeter·sgive a clue to its original function. The gabled slope of the land however, hds enabled the uniform design to be.broken roof was covered in slate and the building's corner and door surrounds up into staggered units. Duryea's 1860s photograph f~om Montef~ore were decorated with brick quoins. Later it beca1re the Clothes Room, Hill shows the western facade without a verandah. This Australian presumably after December 1874 when a new Morgue (37) was built.12 influence must have been added at a later date (Figure 16) · The The Bath House (31) completed in 1866 at a cost of £195, was removal of the verandah in the 1950s changed the ambience of these another rectangular gabled building (30'6" x 17'6"). The initial plan barrack rooms and emphasized the building's close relationship with shows the door originally on the eastern wall. It was subsequently vernacular British architecture, e.g. Miners' cottages and semi-detached changed to a central position between the windows on the northern facade. "industrial" horres, In the Barrack Rooms the small dormers served as Inside, the room contained five slate baths butting out from the southern ventilation. They appear to have been added at a later date when the wall and slate plunge-bath at its north-western corner. original slate roof was replaced with galvanized iron. Rooms 38 and 39 served as a Coal area and Stables respectively. 'The All the rooms were of the same basic layout. Their exterior upper western portion of the stables building was constructed of appearance is reminiscent of simple cottage building practice - a perforated brick - a feature used elsewhere in the Destitute Asylum central door with flanking windows (in this case a repeated pattern - complex, two ~oors and four windows per large room - 40' x 23' - with a raking ceiling of 12 feet to 19 feet). Each room was heated by two open-hearth Construction. Most of the buildings mentioned were constructed of ' fires on their eastern walls opposite the doorways. \ ·~ ~ .:~ ·:·=·:·:., ·:.: ~ ~; ~~ ~ ~ ~ :i~ ~~~~·: ~:-:;,~. :~ ,ig-i i t~::~~~:.~:~~~·~j random masonry, as we 11 as blues tone and brick. Brick i was frequently used for door and window quoin decoration and for chimney Construction. The walls of the Eastern Wing were built using square stacks. Flooring varied with the varying use of the buildings or rooms. rough-tooled stone. It is uncertain what flooring In the Married Quarters and Schoolroom they were of tinber construction; material was used.19 The roof, (although seen to be of galvanized iron the Bathroom was slate paved; minor work areas were probably slate or in the photographs) was originally of slate tile construction. 20 The ramrred-earth fill. simple design of these buildings show a stripping down of the architecture to its basic elerrents. The barrack rooms had a purely Uses. As with many other areas in the Asylum complex, functions of the functional role to play and thus the designer kept the decoration to various buildings changed over tirre. The baths, because of their a bare minirrum. Sliding-sash windows (12 pane) were used on the I'., specialist requirerrents (plumbing etc.) remained in use until the early western facade of the building. n 20th ce!"t.. iry. The original Female Immigration Depot Bakehouse of 1855 was transformed by its new Military masters into twci cells in 1857, At Uses. It is uncertain whether the rooms were used by the Female a later date one of the cells was converted into a "fumigation room" ,13 Immigration Depot, They were utilized by the Military as the The coal and wood sheds remained but the stable outlived its Single Men's Quarters and with the departure of the Imperial troops 'i purpose and becarre a "Lumber Room" in the 1890's. The original became part of the Men's Destitute Asylum. configuration of the Married Quarters is not known but later in tirre the central rooms becarre a large Dining Room.14 One of the smaller western rooms served in a similar capacity. Its neighbour was Western Wing transformed into a Carpenter's Shop. On the eastern side, the old : 1 Schoolroom (37'6" x 16' with raking ceilings 9' to 11'6") became a Dispensary, 15 General. A long narrow building in line with Gate 27 was built along the western side of the quadrangle (Figure 2, see dotted line for approximate site of building). This structure contained the original Guard-house (adjoining the gate), a Canteen and Stables. 21 It seems likely that this building was built sorretime in the 1850s, although an earlier date is possible because the Military occupied this "Schoolroom, Closets & drainage £273/5/6" could possibly refer to site soon after the establishment of the colony. This low narrow such extensions. building with a slate roof may be seen on the 1864 photograph of 11. s.A.A., G.R.G. 38/15/l, P· 0. Adelaide from Montefiore Hill and Duryea's panoramic view from the san~ 12. The new Morgue was an isolated building placed about 10 yards due site (1866-8). west of .the old 'Dead House. , 13. Register, 12 September, 1917 'Echoes of Barrack Square', p. 10. Description. The new Western Wing was built on a site parallel with its 14. Dining Room size (37'6" x 38' 9" x 8'6") • predecessor but further west by about 30 feet. The South 15. This information is revealed on the Block Plan of Destitute Asylum Australian Register described the building qS follows: "this buildiz:ig, <.; • .i.890. (Fiyure 2). which is oblong, running North & South is at the uorth w.:ostern c:.01.ni~r 16. s.A.A. Bl910. This photograph of Adelaide from Montefiore Hill was of the yard, and will comprise of two storeys eight wards 36 feet by taken in 1864. 20 feet with a height of 14 feet. The rooms will be lighted with 17. Total length approximately 240 feet, width 23 feet. windows facing the yard' .•• the plans also provide a verandah covering 18. S.A.A. Bl7390. a considerable space of ground in the yard which will be of great 19. The knowledge that slate was used in nearby buildings (rooms 28 and service to the inmates in the inclerrent weather ..... The building is 29), suggests that slate may have been used as a flooring material. 11 of Glen Osmond Stone with brick quoins. 22 20. Confirmed by photographs, e.g. S.A.A. Bl7390/l. Duryea's View of As in the case of the Eastern Wards, the new Western Wards occupied Adelaide ffom Montefiore Hill (1866-68). ground which sloped from south to north. To cope with this situation 21. See article "Echoes of Barrack Square", Register, 12 September, 1917. the wards were built in a staggered arrangement. The sloping ground 22. Supplement to the South Australian Register, 6 October, 1877, P· 13. affected the design in another way, in that the ground floor height 23. Government Architect's Report, Annual Report for Year Ending appears to be of disproportionate height compared with the upper level. December 31st, 1877, p. 48. The balcony on the upper storey was of the same cross-bar design as that used in the Lying-in Hospital. Both buildings wer'e constructed at the same time and the paucity of architectural detail is quite apparent. The Government Architect's Report for the year ending 1877 reiterates this point. "These buildings are being carried out in the most economical manner and in the plainest style" . 23 .: Construction. The walls of the structure were built of Glen Osmond Stone with the standard brick quoins. The floors were ;f constructed of timber. Gone were the days when historic decoration from .H the past might be resurrected to add "character" to buildings. Everything '/! had to be functional, almost to the point of austerity. Galvanized iron TI was the roofing material for the seventies, not slate, as had been the case in earlier times. Likewise in the window treatment, sliding sash -:. _,,,,_,. ···\k><;«i'\;.0~'·i$\H~\Kl\;,il~~i11~:> 44 S U ~ E R I N T E N D E N T ' S R E S I D E N C E General. The Superintendent's Residence was built in the n6rth-western corner of the Destitute Asylum complex facing the thoroughfare which led fr0m North Terrace and which later becarre Kintore Avenue. It was built to hou:o<: tt.e Supei:i.nten•1en.: ui. the Destitute Asylum in 1876, The cost of the building was £1963/17/4,1 the contractor being one J. Wark. Description. This building, which occupied the north-western corner on a sloping site, faced west and overlooked the Parklands and Torrens Valley at the rear of Government House. The Government Architect's Annual Report for ,the year ending 31 Decerrber 1876 described it thus: "a neat residence for the Superintending Officer of this establishment (the Destitute Asylum) has been built in the villa style, on the unoccupied ground east of Government House. It contains in all six rooms, exclusive of bathroom, scullery, cellar and other conveniences." The residence was of typical vi~la design: a central passage flanked on either side by three pairs of rooms.2 The front rooms Figure 17. Superintendent'·s Quarters (Building 42). This 'villa' was consisted of a dining room (north) and sitting room (south). The .middle built at the north western corner of the site in 1876. rooms were bedrooms along with the rear eastern room. The kitchen and s.cullery occupied the south-eastern side. The bathroom adjoined the scullery and was entered from a separate doorway at the rear of the house. A cellar was situated beneath the verandah on the eastern side of the building. This return-verandah extended along the northern and easte'in facades, terminating at the bathroom. The front facade featured a shaped gable decorated with freestone blocks. The corners of the building were defined and emphasized with decorated quoins. Construction. The walls of the residence were built of bluestone with freestone decor at ion on' the gable and quoins. The roof was of galvanized iron construction. With the possible exception of the bathroom and scullery, flooring throughout was of wood construction. The windows on the northern side were of casement design. An interesting feature of the fenestration throughout the house is the use of perforated zinc at the top of the windows. Wooden shutters on the windows and lattice woodwork on the verandah (Figure 17) helped to cool the house during the summer months. NOTES 1. S.A.A., G.R.G. 38/15/1, p. 12. 2. Cf. 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Triad, Number 6, p. 16-19. t f I I I I! t i National Libia:y of Australia ISBN 0 7258 0177 8 Published by Flinders University Art Museum Bedford Park, South Australia 5042 _.,.,: FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES SUMMARY OF DEPARTMENTAL HISTORY This summary has been prepared from a number of sources including annual reports. The early days - prior to 1900's In the early days of the State of South Australia the State Immigration authorities cared for new arrivals in need and sometimes immigrants were accommodated temporarily in tents on the parklands. The first Destitute Persons Relief Act was enacted in 1842-43. This made legislative provision for food and shelter for the destitute. An asylum was established for those needing indoor relief. In 1849 a Board for the Relief of Destitute Poor was appointed. Its functions were not directly of an executive character but were confined generally to the authorisation of relief. It had no direct connection with the management of the Destitute Asylum. A relieving officer was appointed to act as Secretary to the Board and to investigate cases of distress prior to the issue of relief. The Board was able to use huts in "Emigration Square" as an asylum for the destitute and it could recommend sick and destitute persons for admission to the Adelaide Hospital. However, both facilities were almost constantly full. During the 1850's the exodus of married men to the Victorian goldfields caused major problems. Many wives and families were left in South Australia in destitute circumstances. So serious was the situation that on at least two occasions the Board placed notices in the Government Gazette warning that relief for families of these men would be discontinued. Later, lists of women receiving relief whose husbands had deserted them or were confined in gaol were published in the Government Gazette. The Board concerned itself with the welfare of orphan and deserted children living at the Destitute Asylum under most unsatisfactory conditions. In 1857 some segregation of the younger children from the adults was achieved and they were able to attend school. A few children were placed out with suitable private families and this was the genesis of the Boarding-Out system. However, it was not until later that any subsidy was paid. By 1866 the first Board for the Relief of Destitute Poor had ceased to function. A new Destitute Persons Relief Act provided for the appointment of a Board with executive powers to be responsible for relief of the destitute and the conduct of the institutions of the Department (then comprisin~ the Destitute Asvll!rn and the Destitute £chool). In the same year Miss Emily Clark formed the first Boarding-Out Society in Australia and personally arranged for destitute children to be boarded out in Adelaide on subsidy terms. The scheme was not immediately successful and the Society temporarily ceased its work. However in 1871 the official Destitute Board placed State children in private homes on subsidy. Legislative sanctions to the scheme was given by the amending Act in 1872, in which year also the Boarding-out Society was reformed. From then on the Society collaborated with the Board in the ·1•r::·~~lon of children in fc:::~or ~,,rrs~. Transitions and advances 1886 - 1926 In 1886 the State Children's Council was created under the State Children's Act of 1886. Several members of the t:;o8rding Out Society were appuinted as members of the first Council. The Destitute Board continued in existence so that there were two official welfare organisations. The council took over the work of caring for the children and the Destitute Board continued to deal with cases of destitution. The new Council vigorously pursued the policy of boarding out children in foster-homes. The children were visited by Inspectors from the Department and by local visitors from visiting committees. In 1892 the Council succeeded in having legal charges against children heard in an office of the State Children's Department set apart as a courtroom. Following this innovation the State Children's Act of 1895 made statutory provision for separate courts to hear all charges against children under 18 years of age. It is understood that this provision for special Children's Courts was the first such provision in the world. The same Act provided for the licensing of lying-in homes by the Council. At about the same time the licensing of foster-mothers which had previously been under the Destitute Board was transferred to the Council. In 1915, following recommendations by the State Children's Council, the Women Police organisation was commenced. Three officers, including Miss Kate Cocks, the first Principal, were transferred from the State Children's Department. The Maintenance Act, Fostering and Adoptions 1926 -1966 The enactment in 1926 of the Maintenance Act of 1926 initiated a period of significant development in the scope and delivery of welfare services for many years ahead. The Children's Welfare and Public Relief Board was created in 1927 to succeed the previous State Children's Council and the Destitute Board. These had acted as two separate authorities under different statutes since 1887. The new Board which had executive powers consisted of a Chairman who was the Public Service head of the Children's Welfare and Public Relief Board. Under the children's Welfare and Public Relief Board the Department made major advances in almost all aspects of its work. New and improved methods of child care were introduced. Fostering arrangements were extended and the legal adoption of children became an important activity of the Department. Orders relating to adoption are made by special Adoption Courts, which sat throughout the State. The use of voluntary visitors for State children was discontinued and full-time field staff were .... ;.,~ ... :.~~cj t'J ;.ir:dertnke the work. The Ch.::iirmc..n of th0 Board was given the powers and duties• of Chief Probation Officer for Juveniles. Full-time Probation Officers were appointed in the Department to supervise children released under the provisions of the Offenders Probation Act as well as State children committed for offences. Increasing emphasis was placed on preventive work, especially the Department's work with families. Children with behaviour problems were accepted for supervision under voluntary arrangements. 2 .. New methods were evolved for determination and issue of destitute relief. The system of providing ration coupons was discontinued. Since then almost all relief has been paid in cash or by cheque. Maintenance reL;uveries increased from 50,000 pounds per annum when the Board was created, to 525,000 pounds in 1964-65. The need for professional and trained staff in the Department was recognised by the Board. Posit!ons were created for a medical Officer, a Senior Psychologist and several Psychologists. Steps were taken to obtain qualified staff for the Field Branch and elsewhere in the Department. Students were granted full-time study at the University. Staff already appointed were allowed time off to study on a part-time basis. Adult Education Courses in Child Care at the University of Adelaide were supported by in-service training schemes arranged by the Department. Materials facilities were greatly extended. When the Board was created the Department had three children's institutions, a receiving depot and a destitute asylum. At the end of 1965 there were 20 homes and institutions under the control of the Board. These included a remand home, cottage homes, hostels, and institutions for neglected children, reformative institutions, a rural training establishment, a centre for training retarded lads and a home for destitute and. necessitous adults. Four District Offices were established to make the facilities of the Department more readily available to the public in other metropolitan areas and in country districts. INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE BOARD The list below was taken from the Annual Reporl 1954 and is representative of the range of services provided in this era. During this period some of the institutions closed and others, such as Cottage Homes, opened. • Central Depot, Gawler Place, Adelaide - Through which, wards of the State passed when placed out or returned from foster-homes to institutions, and a receiving depot for special cases, including those for safe-keeping. • Industrial School, Glandore - For destitute and neglected boys up to 18 years of age, or those placed under the care of the Board for Truancy. • Seaforth Home, Somerton Park - For destitute and neglected infants and toddlers of both sexes, up to six years, and girls up to 18 years of age, also for girls placed under the care of the Board for Truancy. • Boy's .Training School, Magill - For I.Joys placed under the control of the board for Delinquency. • Vaughan House Girl's Training School, Enfield - for girls placed under the control of the Board for Delinquency. · • Struan Farm School, Naracoorte - For trusted boys to be trained in farming, r8.::;tnr81 and genern! n 1rnl wci.l k. 3. • Kumanka Boys Hostel, North Adelaide - For working boys who were wards of the State and who usually had no suitable home. • Allam bi Girls Hostel - For working girls who were wards of the State and who usually had no suitable home. • Lochiel Park, Campbelltown - A maintained prope·rty providing vegetables and truit and on which would be erected a home for sub-normal boys. • Home of the Good Shepherd, Plympton - Under the control of the Board, but under the management of the Roman Catholic Church, for delinquent girls of that faith. • Magill Home, Magill - For aged and necessitous adults. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT The Department and its officers act for the benefit of children and destitute or necessitous persons under the following Acts of Parliament: • Adoption of Children Act, 1925-1965 • Children's Institutions Subsidies Act, 1961 (repealed 27 /1 /66) • Children's Protection Act, 1936'.'1965 • Education Act, 1915-1965 • Inter-State Destitute Persons Relief Act, 1910-1958 • Juvenile Courts Act, 1941-1965 • Social Welfare Act, 1926-1965 • Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act, 1922-1955 • Offenders Probation Act, 1913-1963 • Commonwealth Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act, 1946-1952 • Commonwealth Marriage Act, 1961 • Commonwealth Matrimonial Causes Act, 1959-1965 The Creation of the modern Social Welfare Department The proclamation on January 27, 1966, of the Maintenance Act Amendment Act, 1965, set in motion changes of considerable magnitude. This Act changed the title of the main legislation from the Maintenance Act, 1926-1963, to the Social Welfare Act, 1926-1965. The Children's Welfare and Public Relief Board was abolished and the Department was placed directly under its own minister of Social Welfare. The name ot ~he Department was chanGGJ to Department of Social Welfare and the permanent public Servfce head became the Director of Social Welfare. The statutory powers of the old Board were transferred to the Minister of Social Welfare and to some extent to the director of Social Welfare. A Social Welfare Advisory Council consisting of a Chairman and not more than five other members was established. The Council was an advisory body only. It was required to advise !h9 minister on social w~lfare question~ referred by him to the Council and may (by a Majority decision) consider any other social question and offer advice to the Minister. 4. The minister of Social Welfare was the legal guardian of each State child to the exclusion of parents. His powers included the power to establish and control centres, to prornot.e social welfare within the community An<1 to use the services of the Department or of any officer for the promotion of social welfare. Other important changes made by the 1965 legislation include the licensing of childn=m's homes which are for more th3n five children under 12 years of age at any one time. The age of children who may be made State children on voluntary application was extended to 12 years. Similar extensions of age are made for illegitimate and other children subject to·visitation and supervision. The penalty on child offenders for non-payment of fines is no longer committal to a reformative institution. Under the Act, Departmental staff are not obliged to give court evidence on official matters except in certain specified circumstances. A new provision empowers the Director to investigate the affairs of aged or infirm persons who are unable to manage their own affairs. Considerable changes were made to maintenance laws. Most of these followed a series of interstate conferences on maintenance legislation and were designed to improve recovery procedures between States. Previous arrangements, particularly the intrastate provisions, were retained where they were considered to be satisfactory and the changes were mostly in additional provisions. Attachment of earnings procedures were improved and provisions relating to affiliation cases altered and extended. During the year, 1966, 1,236 children were placed under official control. Of the total 391 were committed as State children for offences, 559 were placed under supervision for offences in accordance with the offenders Probation Act, 52 were uncontrollable, 16 had been charged under the Education Act, 12 were received for non-payment of fines and 206 were neglected. On June 30, 1966, there were 3,815 1 children under official control, an increase of 306 (9%) over the number on 30 h June, 1965. The number of other children subject to visitation but not under formal control increased by 301 to 3,722 making a total of 7,537 children for whom the Department has some responsibility. This is an increase of 607 (9%) over the total for the previous. Changes and Amalgamations 1970 -1990 The proclaimed amalgamation on April 23, 1970, of the Department of Social Welfare and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs saw the new Department of Social Welfare and of Aboriginal Affairs become effective from July 1, 1970. On July 1, 1972, the Juvenile Act 1965-1971 was replaced by the juvenile Courts Act, 1971. At the same time the Social WGlfarc /\ct, 1926-1971, the Aboriginal Affairs Act, 1962-1968 and the Childr~n" Protection Act 1936-1969 were replaced by the Community Welfare Act, 1972. The Department was renamed the Department for Community Welfare. The seventies saw an expansion of welfare services in Australia. South Australia capitalised by an increase in staff, particularly social workers. It also saw the department initiate a program for the treatment of young offender's which was recognised as a world leader in its innovation and approach. 5. The Nineties and the Millennium On June 4, 1990, the Department changed its name to the Department of Family and Community Services. The department underwent a re-structure wherein its service delivery centres were consolidated. A human resources restructure produced a new service and career program with more personnel converted to direct client service. 1994 saw the Regional structure modified with directors responsible for specific program areas rather than geographical areas. In accordance with community expectations some services experienced delivery changes. Many residential establishments catering for children and young persons were closed with the emphasis refocussed on care within the community by the community rather than institutional type care. A new detention centre was opened at Cavan and the older facility at Enfield closed. The focus was on improved remedial programs for young offenders. The proclaiming on January 1, 1994 of the Children's Protection Act 1993 and the Young Offender's Act 1993 highlighted these areas as the core work of the department. Care of children within families and support for this to occur was highlighted. For children at risk of harm and abuse an improved and expansive protective program had been initiated. October 1997 saw the creation of the Department of Human Services wherein the state's health, housing and welfare services were amalgamated for the first time. This saw the department incorporated within this new structure as a service provider for "child protection, alternative care and juvenile justice services as required by statute as well as meeting the needs of vulnerable young people." A major Government driven initiative saw the out-sourcing of some departmental services including the Alte.rnative Care program. Carers whilst still licensed by the department are provided by contracted community agencies throughout the state. A major review of the Adoption Act was carried out in 1998. Australian adoptions are now few with a growing number of overseas children being adopted. A non government agency has been licensed to facilitate this service. The consolidation of the larger department continues with Family and Youth Services developing and consolidating its role within this framework. Updated: 18 April 2000 6 SOME ORDINANCES AND ACTS RELATING TO SOCIAL WELFARE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA WhHst they make rather dry reading, Acts of Parliament are useful for an understanding of how social welfare programmes were administered over time, and in particular for family historians, what types of records were legally required to be kept, or were likely to have been kept in order to carry out a particular function. These acts cover boarding-out (fostering), apprenticeship of destitute children, care of destitute adults, Industrial and Reformatory schools, delinquent children, lying-in homes, licensing of foster mothers, maintenance by responsible relatives of the poor, as well as the establishment of the various responsible government bodies. 6 Victoria No. 11 (1843) An Act to provide for the maintenance and relief of deserted Wives and Children and other destitute persons and to make the property of Husbands and near Relatives to whose assistance they have a natural claim in certain circumstances available for their support. No. 8of1848 An Ordinance to provide by Apprenticeship for the Protection, Guardianship, and Advancement in Life of Emigrant Orphan Children, and of other Poor Children maintained at the Public Expense. No.2of1863 An Act for the regulation of the Asylum for the Destitute Poor and other purposes. No. 12 of 1866-7 An Act to provide for the Relief and Maintenance of Deserted and Destitute Persons, and the Education and Advancement in life of Orphan and Neglected, and Criminal Children, and for the establishment and Government of Asylums, Schools, and other Institutions for the better carrying into effect the above objects, and for other like purposes. No. 26of1872 An Act to repeal the "Destitute Persons Relief Act, 1866," to make other provisions in lieu thereof, and to provide for the establishment and management of Industrial and Reformatory Schools. No. 210of1881 An Act to repeal "The Destitute Persons Relief and Industrial and Reformatory Schools Act, 1872," and to make other provisions in lieu thereof. No. 387of1886 An Act to amend the "Destitute Persons Act, 1881." No. 641of1895 An Act to amend the Law relating to State Children, and for other purposes . No. 750of1900• An Act to amend the Law relating to State Children, and for other purposes. No. 819of1903 An Act to further amend the Law relating to State Children, and for other purposes. , No. 832of1903 An Act to amend "The Dt:stitute PflrsonR Act, 1881," and "The State Children Act, 1895." SOME ORDINANCES AND ACTS RELATING TO SOCIAL WELFARE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA No. 1008 of 1910 An Act for the Relief of p8l'sons whose Relatives liable to support them reside in another State of the Commonwealth, and for other purposes. No. 1780 of 1926 An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to State Children, Destitute Persons, the Summary Protection of Married Women, and other matters, and to make Provision for granting Assistance to Mothers for the Maintenance of their Children, and for other purposes. Search Room Location: South Australian Acts of Parliament bookshelves. FOR FURTHER READING Dickey, Brian. Rations, Residences, Resources. A History of Social Welfare in South Australia since 1836. Barbelet, Margaret. Far From a Low Gutter Girl. The Forgotten world of state wards: South Australia 1887-1940. (About female State wards, but information also applies to boys in many instances.)· Geyer, Mary. Behind the Wall. The Women of the Destitute Asylum, Adelaide, 1852-1918. Search Room Location: Printed Reference Collection. RECORDS OF: Moria/ta Protestant Children's Home Vaughan House Glandore Boys' Home Seaforth Children's Home A/Iambi McBride Hospital ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Family Information Service Family and Youth Services Department Citicentre gth Floor 1 ·1 Hindmarsh Square ADELAIDE SA 5000 Telephone 8226 6694 Fax 8226 6974 P0Box39 Rundle Mall GRG 27/1 Special List to Correspondence of the State Children's Department 1887-1899 HOW TO USE THIS SOURCE Order by completing a Request Form, quoting GRG 27 /1 plus the file and year details as the Reference Number For example: GRG 27 /1/1028/1887 GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S.DEPAR1'MENT.CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Spec.ial List 1887 NO. WRITER . SUBJECT 1028 Sarah I. Skeet Blanch Tunbridge with Mrs Ellen Tunbridge. Applying for. GRG 27 . . . ·STATE CHILDREN Is DEPl\~TMENi CORRES~ONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1888 NO. WRITER SUBJECT NO RECORDS HELD FOR 1888 GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S D:E:Pll.RTM~T~s>RRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1889 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 455 Thomas Robinson Child [Mary Tunbridge] placed with him to be adopted permanently. 584 T. Robinson Stating that he does not now wish to take Mary Robinson to England. 952 Inspector Houlgrave Report re George Barter's complaint and Mrs Lowe's home. 953 Riverton Committee Names.of new members. 959 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re girl for Mrs Roy in exchange for Emily Bowser, child for Mrs Brown and other matters. GRG 27 STATE.CHILDREN'S DJ!:PARTMENT.CORRESPONDENCE Serie.s 1 . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER. SUBJECT 153 Thomas Skeyhill Applying for Mabel Seager. 190 Archbishop Reynolds Stating that Catholic State Children can attend Catholic Schools free. 700 William Tatchell Stating intention of retaining Margaretta Bowden. 701 Police, Bowden Hill Iva E. Weston's religion. 702 Robert Douglas Re his money.. 703 Thomas Goode Destitute condition of two orphan boys. 704 Clare v. C'tee Transfer of Charles Blucher and subsidy for Sarah Fuchs. 705 . Mount Gambier Children for Mrs Heineman and Mr Visiting C'tee Nicholls. -.·'·j 706 Police Report re Elizabeth O'Loughlin uncontrollable girl. 707 Police Circumstances and char'acter of James Seaman. 708 Glenelg V. C'tee Mrs Deuton's home. 709 Mrs Dreschler Stating intention of rethrning Thomas Bruce. 710 Dr. Gaull Re visiting Mrs Johnson's home. 711 Girls Reforinatory Re Margaret Howlett. . 712 J.J. Hughes Re transfer of ·R. Reid. 713 Riverton v. C'tee · Stating inability to find hbmes for Cawthorne children . 714 R. Summc;in . Re.· money due · to · Mrs · Wills to be paid to Department. 715 E.E. Harley Forwarding passage m.oney for fare of Frank Horl~y to England. GRG 27 . ·.. ' STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT ·CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ·.:' ' . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 716 Margaret de Mole Jane Bagge's conduct. 718 G. Altman Release of and paying maintenance due for daughter. 719 M. Baker Stating intention of returning Louisa Langley. 720 H.G. Draper Good conduct of Alfred Cove and applying for another boy. 721 G. Stubbings Re age and wages of w. J. Richmond. 722 Yankallila v. C'tee Re Miss Pyne returning Mabel Seager and applying for. another boy for her. 723 Willunga v. C'tee Re outfit of Annie Carroll and girl for Mrs Tobin. 724 Port Pirie V. C'tee Appointment of correspondent and recommending home of Mrs Hoy. 725 R. Cresswell. Stating inability to pay her two pounds per month maintenance £or children. 726 A.H. Forder Re placing Sappho Halls with his brother. 727 I. Gravestock Asking that Sarah Hunt may be licensed to him. 728 James Harris Re transfer of William Searle to Mr John Searle. 729 Police Report re circumstances etc of Mr and Mrs Hocking. 730 Mount Barker v. ·c. Inability to find service homes for Alfred Fewins and Robert Petty. 731 Police· ~eport re Laura Edith Clark. GRG 27 . . . STATE CHILDREN 1 S DEPARTM.ENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 732 A. Hand Forwarding son's photographs [not enclosed]. 733 John Quinn Release of daughter Catherine Quinn. 734 Lucy Broomhead Re her money. 735 Revd. Clampett Leaving Mabel Holman in the charge of a neighbour while on a visit. 736 S. Sleep Schooling of girl placed with her. 737 Kadina V. C'tee Re correspondent acting as Visitor, Mrs Salmon's resignation and working of the Committee. 738 Girls Reformatory Complaint re potatoes supplied by contractor Messrs. G. Wood \ and Son. 7.39 Thomas Kerin Re age of Michael O'Drea. 740 Catherine McGree Applying for six pounds of her money. 741 Elizabeth Smith Absconding of Gertrude Brown. 742 Carrietori V.C~ Re transfer of Sarah,~ Hu,Q.t and girls offered to Mesdalnes'Redden and Maddigan. 743 Yankalilla V.C. Re Mrs Curl· returriing W~lls children and transfer of ze11a . Wells to Mrs. Bailey •. 744' P .. Keain Asking permission as ·cotrespondent of Port Pirie v.c. 745 Annie Harris Resignation as correspond~p.t of Port Pirie v.c. GRG 27 ·- STATE CHILDREN'S DEPAR'l'l'1E;NT. CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 .: .. :' · Special List •• • 5- 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 746 Boys Reformatory Absconding of Thomas Anderson, Thomas Kennedy and John Reid. 747 Millicent v.c. Ill heal th of Fanny Gosling and Sarah Green, transfer of Rose Lammon and other matters. 748 M. de Mole Requesting removal of Jane Bagge. 749 John Ryan Asking for pass to return to town. 750 A. Conway Reslgning as member of Quorn v.c. 751 M. Partridge · Medical certificate re Susan Leighton. 752 Police Re absconding of Harold Clark. 753 H.L. Wilkinson Re maintenance of Mrs Pinkney' s children. 754 Fred· Norton Intention of returning Catherine Lawson. 755 Carrieton v.c. Transfer of Sarah Hunt. Re Elizabeth O'Sullivan and Ellen Bierce. 756 Mt. GaIUbier v.c. Transfer of James Burns from Hospital . to J. Ryan' s and Mary A. Gardiner • 757 Boys Reformatory . Inferior bread and milk supplied by Contractor •.. 757A Naracoorte v.c. Re Grace Blight. 758· E.A. Gibbs Misconduct of Sarah McLean. 759 .Eli~e. Hood per Release of her children~ Mrs Leak 760 . L.M. Deland Misconduct.of Mary Eades . GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTME:~T· CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 .:·.:' . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER. SUBJECT 761 Gumeracha v.c. Punishment to Esther Laity by Mrs Carter. 762 Gawler Visiting C'tee Recommending home of Mr Biggs and transfer of Margaret Casey. 763 Mrs Robson Requesting O'Keefe children be removed from her care. 764 Boys Reformatory Recommending A. Gordon be placed with Mr Draper. 765 J.C. Colbert His inabfli ty to attend Kapunda Court re maintenance for son. 767 C.B. Robinson Misconduct of Louisa Preston. 768 G. Stubbings Re W.J. Richmond. 769 Willunga v. C'tee Misconduct of William Blair. 770 Mt Barker v. C'tee Re O'Keefe children with Mrs Robson. 771 J.G. Altman Release and maintenance of his daughter. 772 Adams and Bradley Re . duty on shoe trunks supplied to Department. 773 Nellie Madden Asking permission to go to Broken Hill. 774 M. Partridge Applying for another girl ouring illness of Susan Leighton. 775 John Sexton Requesting Mrs Carter not be brought to · · court re q~r treatment to Esther Laity. 776 Port Pirie v. C'tee Forming new committee. 777 Mil"licent V. c' tee Re.· .Fanny . Gosling, ·Sarah Green a n d_ r ·e s i g n a t i o n . 0 f correspondent. 778 A.W. Bray Re outfit of Richard B. Cooper. GRG 2·7 STATE CHILDREN'S'DEPARTME~T"coRRESPONDENCE Se:r.ies 1 ··.:' ' . . ~ Special ·List 1890 NO. WRIT:ER SUBJECT 779 E.Chapman Re deficiency in Alfred Lewins outfit. 780 Police John Thalboum an uncontrollable boy. 781 S.A. Sleep Girl sent unsuitable. 782 E. Ward Re outfit of Robert Pretty. 783 Clare Visiting C'tee Transfer and outfit of Charles Blucher and home of Mrs Maynard. 784 Destitute Board Re Mrs Hopkins taking Bertha Fentrill and infant. 785 Macclesfield V. C'tee Re Mrs Casey adopting Ellen Moran and retaining Thomas Murray. 786 R.S. Spence Refusal of Mrs Pinkney and Constance Altman to pay maintenaince. 787 M.J. Barber Re Ethel Ewans former character. 788 J. Boardman Re Jessie Hunter's illegitimate child. 789 Mt. Gambier V. C'tee Re children for Mrs Heinaman. 790 William Wincey Inability of Thomas Merryfield to pay maintenance for son. 791 G1rls Reformatory Misconduct of twelve girls and illness of Rachel Curtis. 792 w. Conyers Re F;rank Harley. 793 William Wilson Applying for release of son. 794 Mt. Barker v. C'tee Mrs Slavens home. Situation for M.A. Crittendon. 795 Boys Reformatory. Re religion of Sydney Simpson. 796 Robert Ely Release of his children. GRG 27 '' , STATE CHILDREN'S· DEPARTMENT 'CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 :-.:' .· . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 797 Nellie Seager Re her children. 798 D.S. Fitzsimmons Re maintenance of his son. 799 M. Howlett Asking permission to take position as wardswoman in hospital. 800 A.E.A. Tylor Re maintenance of his son. 801 John McKeough Absconding of James Smith. 802 Hammond Visiting C'tee Re transfer of Agnes Dolan and boy for M. Donoghue. 803 w. Hageman Forwarding order for maintenance money. 804 P. O'Hara Re age and wages due to John Ryan. 805 Yorketown V. C'tee Resignation of Mrs Glacken as RC member of Visiting Committee. 806 Gawler Visiting C'tee Re Mary Eades lover and··. child for Mrs O'Donnell. 807 F. Butler Reporting death of Ellen Pigott. ( 808 H.D. Geddes Refusal of Council to allow his wife to visit daughter in Girls Reformatory. Requesting explanation. 809 .A.M. McGuire Reporting accident to Frank Brockhill. 811 E.E. Bright Returning Cather~ne Snow. 812 Amelia Greatrex Custody of . children pending proceedings for release. 813 Glerielg Railway Co.. Re ·stopping a train at sdtlth Road .. 814 James and Jarie Lowe ~e false report on their·home. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN:'$ ·DEPARTMENT.CORRESPONDENCE Ser.j.es 1 ··.:' . ' . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 815 Mrs w. Nicolle Re sleeping accommodation of children placed with her. 816 Mt. Barker v. C'tee Removal of M.A. Crittendon and theft committed by Annie Holly. 817 Inspector Houlgrave Transfer of Ernest Dalcom to Mr Constable. 818 Inspector Houlgrave Quern Committee and children for Messrs. Mcinnis and Conway. 819 Mrs Pinkney Maintenance of her children. 820 M.. A. Brockhi 11 Maintenance and release of her children. 821 Patrick Ryan Re his son John. 822 Charles Smith Re his son writing to him. 823 Clare Visiting C'tee Re case of Fuchs and boy for Mrs Tregise. 824 G. Burrows Re Nellie Madden's term of sentence. 825 Esther Evans Wishing to return. 826 Sarah Cross Re maintenance of Zoe Cross 827 G.V. Barrat Maintenance and release of son. 828 John Preston· Release ·of his sister Mary Preston. 829 J.H. Ramjie [Ramsey] ·Religion of his daughter. 830 Glenelg Visiting c' tee Mrs Gelinom' s home and children for Mesds. Plaisted and Richardson. · 831 . Dr. Gardner Recommending. boots to be made to o:td·er for Richard Pillion and returning to school. 832 ·Mary Eades · f{er engagement to Thomas Creek. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT.CO'.RRESPONDENCE Series 1 ··.:' Special List . . . ~ 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 833 D. McKenzie Deficiency in outfit of Charles Blucher. 834 Willunga V. C'tee Absconding of George Langbourne. 835 Port Pirie v. C'tee Fresh members for Committee. 836 Kadina v. C'tee Report re children placed out in District. 837 Boys Reformatory Suitable boys to be placed out. Forwarding names. 838 Macclesfield V. C'tee Return of Martin Clohesy to Mrs O'Maliey and condition of. 939· M. Button Consenting to act as Visitor for Cradock. 840 Burra Visiting C'tee Resignation of Mrs Drew as member of Committee. 841 R. Spence Forwarding maintenance collected at Broken Hill, and re C. ·nrockhill and Haslar. 842 John Robinson Term of sentence and applying for his money. 843 John Gofman Applying for portion of his money. 844 M.J. Barber Refusing to sign licence forms for Ethel Ewin. 845 Police · Report re uncontrollable girl Ellen Bailey. 846 The Sisters, Port Pirie Re Catherine Quinn keeping company with Mr Kirk. 847. A(lelaide Peck Wishing to return to the School. 848 M.A. Brockhill Forwarding: petition for release of her children. GRG 27 STATE CHI.LOREN. 1 S lJEPAR'i'ME~T _CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ·.:' .. • j Special List 1890 NO. SUBJECT 849 P. Clohesy Re his son Martin Clohesy leaving home. 850 Alex Craig Re Thomas Brennan remaining with him. 851 Girls Reformatory Disobedience of rule by Miss Maloney. 852 R. Harper Re Adopting E. McGraith. 853 J. McNamara Illness of Kate Connell. 854 N. Shultz Re child left with Mrs Krause. 855 Mt. Barker v. C'tee . Transfer of Mary. A. Crittenden to Mrs Slade. 856 Mt. Barker v. C'tee Foster parents to report grievances to Committee, re Alfred Baldock and correspondent. 857 Ins~ector Houlgrave Route and illness of Kate Connell. 858 W. Casey Re school fees for children piaced with her. 859 Industrial School Letter from Emily Bowser complaining of action of Ra~lway porters. 860 Police, Broken Hill Requesting report re parentage and character of Robert Reid. 861 Mrs James Gillies Absconding of·~arold Clark. 862 Catherine Quinn Re her young man. 863 William White , Conveying Mrs Carlisle.' s refusal to pay . maintenance due for children.· 864 W. Gratwick Re medical aid for F. aowman. GRG 27 s-TATE CHILDREN' s. DEPARTMENT '·coRREsPoNDENcE Series 1 .·-.:' ,• . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER. SUBJECT 865 James Harris Returning Charles Palmer. 866 E.J. Robins Release of Cawthorne children. 867 Anonymous Reporting misconduct of children placed with Mr Milligan of Meadows. · 868 E.R. Brice Applying for her money. 869 J. McDonnell Misconduct of Frank Quinn. 870 Glenelg Visiting C'tee Girl for Mrs Koen, re Alfred Gordon. 871 Boys Reformatory Misconduct of John Wallace and David Dee. 872 Boys Reformatory Supply and inferior quality of bread supplied by Contractor. 873 Ahaz Wren. Applying for his money. 874 Inspector Houlgrave Children for Mrs Wright, Mr Davis and Mrs D. O'Sullivan, and forming Carrieton Visiting Committee. 875 Clare Visiting C'tee Children for Mesdames Burns and Trezise. 876 Girls/ Reformatory Sleeping accommodation for Matron at new Girls Reformatory. 877 Police, Broken Hill Circumstances and character of Christopher Brockhill .and wife. 878 M. McQuire · Misconduct of Mary Quigley. 879 Thomas Kain Re sending Roach children ·to Adelaide . . . 880 M.A. Evans .Re visi tin~ her daughter.· 881 Audit Commissioners Ration books to be written up. 882 M.J. Barber .Re'Linda Wells and Ethel Ewens. GRG 27 ... STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTME!N.T CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ...... · . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 883 John Brown Intention of returning Mary Kelly through ill health. 884 Police Henry Franklin an uncontrollable boy. 885 A. Marks Re maintenance of daughter in Industrial School. 886 w. Simon Absconding of James Colbert. 887 John O'Malley Re Martin Clohesy. 888 c. Hirst Re maintenance of son's child. 889 W.J. Trembath Re Turner children. 890 Mrs Deaton Illness of Gertrude Pepper. 891 Postmaster General Re Periodical Government Returns. 892 N. Palmer Intention of returning Ernest and Edith Hutchens. 893 J.J. Salmon Home of Mrs Widdicombe. 894 Boys Reformatory Religion of Arthur Fewins. 895 George Guillaume Contemplated enquiry into management of Industrial and ) Reformatory Schools. 896 S. Coare Accident to Ernest Harley. 897 J. T. Gething . Re Alfred Petty and .misconduct of Tilly McGarrery. 898 Lady Davenport Recommending home of Mrs Lowe. 899' W. Greenslade Absconding of Ernest Athelton. 900 F. Hante R~lease of Louisa Rowas from the Industria·1 School. 901 Mrs Golder ·Intention of returning w. Bryant. GRG 27 STATE CHILD~EN'S DEPARTMENT.CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 .:·.:' .· .. :- Special List 1890 NO. WRITER. SUBJECT 902 L.D. Latterff Intention to keep George Mccann six months longer. 903 Anonymous Reflecting on the character of Mr and Mrs O'Malley. 904 Sisters of St. Joseph Re children· for Mesdames Casey, Salmon and Kaine. 905 S.H. James Wishing to adopt Alice Weston McNally. 906 A. McMahon Reporting illness of Alice McNally. 907 Sisters of St. Joseph Re placing Daniel Malone to a trade. 908 J.A. Sim Absconding of Stanley Pepper. 909 Wilmington v. C'tee Returning Franklin Hillston. 910 Clare V. C'tee Re placing Child Blucher in Hospital and children for Mesdames Maynard, Trezise and McKinnon. 911 Ellen Ware· Re .he.r child. 912 James Donnellan Applying for cheques for subsidy due to Mr D. Barry and self. 913 Glenelg v. C'tee ·Recommending Miss Koen's home. 914 Inspector Hbulgrave Formation of Crystal Brook Visiting Committee. Forwarding names. 915 C. Brockhill Release and maintenance of his ·children . 916 ~ridustrial School . Re. Emily Hunt's money and · stating her intention of going to Broken Hill. 917 F.W. Jacka Requesting an explanation re removal of Rachel Curtis. GRG 27 STATE CIULDREN' S DEPARTMENT.. CO!tRESPONDENCE Series 1 .· . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRIT·ER SUBJECT 918 W.A. Reid Release of his son John Reid. 920 F. Buller Re account for medical attendance on Ellen Pigott. 921 E. Harley Intention of returning Emma Curnow. 922 John McKeough Expenses re absconding of James Smith. 923 Mabel Worley Release of her daughter from Industrial School. 924 Elizabeth Smith Absconding of Gerty Brown and Mary Johnson. 925 A. Kaethner Re Fletcher children. 926 Mrs M. Marra Release of her children. 927 Mrs John Birch Absconding of Mary Johnson together with Gerty Brown. 928 S.A. Sleep Re Rose Stacey. 929 Symon Bakewell Co. Re maintenance of Mrs Spalding's son. 930 A. Holman Applying for money in Savings Bank. 931 Ann Rogers Re Richard Pillion and her intention of retur~ing Edward Kane. 932 Port Pirie v. C'tee General matters. 933 J. Doherty Re James Scholard continuing his studies. 934 Girls Reformatory Girls eligible for service and release of Eli~abeth Fuchs. [ Contain's love letter from Elizabeth Fuchs to Herriet Malthouse.] GRG 27 STATE CHILDR.EN' s · nEi?ARTMEN'l' ·coRRESPONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 935 M.E. Moyes Release of her daughter. 936 John Robinson Reporting . that outfit has been completed and money paid by M. Hackett. 937 R. Spence Refusal by G. Altman to pay maintenance. 938 Inspector Gray Recommending Edward Plunkett be licensed to his mother. 939 Inspector Gray Release of Mrs O'Drea's children. 940 F.C. Brown/J. Murray Applying for his money. 941 Nelly Madden Applying for her money. 942 Inspector Gray Mrs Skinner's home. 943 Burra Visiting C'tee Re Grace Blight. 944 Edward.Frost· Re maintenance of his illegitimate child. [Child surnamed Ferrell.] 945 M. Hqwlett Apply~ng for release of daughter Margaret from Girls Reformatory. 946 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re paying wages to Ellen Malone, and removal of child O'Keefe from Mr Robson. 947 M.S. Glen Re transferring Ida Wills from Mrs Cossins to her. 948 Minlaton V. C'tee Mrs Clampett consenting to act as member of Visiting Cammi ttee and reports. 949 Thomas.Keane Wishing to retain Thomas Blair. ·950 Strathalbyn v. C'tee Re children offered to Mrs Oakes. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ...... · . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 951 C.T. Lomly Re Phillip Lander returning to the School. 954 Inspector Houlgrave Ellen Driscoll's good conduct, re Mrs L. Ward's treatment of State children under her care. 955 Lydia Profet Applying for her step daughter Lilly McGorrery. 956 Mt. Gambier V. C'tee Re admission of illegitimate child [Mary Hennessy]. 957 A.W. Lower Re committal of his three children. 958 W. K. Ghrimes· Stating his intention of returning David Thompson and Henrietta Jones. 960 J. Fitzsimmons Applying for a pass to visit his brothers. 961 Girls Reformatory Absconding of M. Dugmore, C. Lawson and Mary Ford. 962 Richard Spence Forwarding monthly report and remittance for November, list of addresses etc. 963 Solomon Johar Applying for a bank book. 964 Yankalilla v. C'tee Re home for Thomas Joyce. 965. Burra Visiting C'tee 966 Martha Chapman 967 Richard Wi thall ·. Re sending his son. 968 E~ Chapman Re. taking four children offered tog:ether with Ethel Baldock. 969 Ann Rogers · Re boots and wages for Richard Pillion. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT.CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 .: .. :' . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER. SUBJECT 970 S.E. Van Damme Applying for a bank book. 971 Yankalilla V. C'tee Re transferring Elizabeth Duckworth from Mrs Curl to Mrs Bailey. 972 R. Lewis Applying for Ettie Altman. 973 T.H. Litchfield Re John Loechner attending church. 974 Inspector Houlgrave Recommending removal of Sarah Hart from Mrs Sturgess. 975 Kapunda V. C'tee General matters. 976 H. Daw Re supplying firewood to Girls Reformatory, Edwardstown. 977 Dempster, Webb & Meeting of creditors of Edward Dempster, Solicitors Hoare. 978 E.J. Kendall Re taking children from the Council. 979 A.F. Wakefield Asking that Edward Glover be placed with him on subsidy. 980 Inspector Houlgrave Report re character and circumstances etc. of Henry Brundle and Mrs Foster. 981 L. Sampson . ,· . Resigning as Visitor for Gladstone. 982 Pekina Visiting C'tee Forwarding resignat~on of correspondent B. Jeffs. 983 Inspector Houlgrave Children for various persons. 984 Inspector Gray Asking for remuneration during ~bsende of Secretary from Adelaide. 985 Girls Reformatory Re outfit for Florence Smith. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S .DEPARTMENT .CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 986 Police Report re character and circumstances of C.H. Fuchs. 987 George Guillaume Asking for information re working of Department. 988 E. Johnson Re wages due to J.H. Fincher. 989 James Scollard Re finding a situation for him. 990 Boys Reformatory Recommending W.F. Rawlinson be placed out. 991 J.C. Ellis Re wages due to G. Langbourne. 992 J.T. Gething Misconduct of Lilly McGorrery and asking for another girl. 993 Margaret Jones Consenting to term of sentence of Ernest Jones being extended until sixteen. 994 Industrial School Increase of salary to Miss Nairn. 995 James O'Connor Wishing to exchange Harry Tregenza for a younger boy. 996 Riverton v. C'tee Accident to Bessie Rattray. 997 Inspector Houlgrave Recommending removal of Bertie Davis from Mrs O'Halloran. 998 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Elizabeth Fuchs. 999 Chief Storekeeper, Re delivery of groc~ri.es by S.A. Railways Messrs. G. Wood and Sons to Girls Reformatory. 1000 F. Dunston [Denistone?] Recommending Albert Bonnell be exempt from visitation. 1001 H~ Farrell Misconduct of Joseph Merryfield. 1002 Girls Reformatory Forwarding letter from Mrs Summann re Minnie Hudson's return. GRG 27 STATE.CHILDREN'S· DEPARTMENT.CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER. SUBJECT 1003 E. Jones Re wages due to Mary Callaghan. 1004 W.J. Kuhn Misconduct of Edward Mills. 1005 Police Otto Haenger, uncontrollable boy. 1006 Police Absconding of Thomas Bruce. 1007 T.R. Reynolds Re wages due to E. Anderson. 1008 Under Secretary Re maintenance due by Mr E. Hindes. 1009 Clare Visiting C'tee Re boy Blucher and general matters. 1010 Kadina Visiting C'tee Re Widdicombe's home and resignation of Mrs Austin. 1011 A.H. Forder Admission of William Bennett's ·children to Industrial School. 1012 Gawler Visiting C' tee Death of Mrs Cleary, reporting custody of Mary O'Brien. 1013 Girls Reformatory Recommending girls suitable for servic;:::e. 1014 Girls Reformatory Statement of Mary Ford's career while absent from school. 1015 Port Pirie V. C'tee Committee matters. 1016 .J. Counter Re wages due to E. Harrison. 1017 Gawler Visiting C'tee Resignation of correspondent and new member for· Committee. 1018 Anonymous Illtreatment of child with J?eople Bradshaw. 1019 A. Stephens Asking permission for boy to .remain fr.om school for two weeks. 1020 M. Warren . Re' money paid to Bessie Routley. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S 'DEI>ARTMENT .CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ··.:· . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 1021 J. Fitzsimmons Placing his brother with Mr Maloney. 1022 Thomas O'Brien Applying for release of daughter. 1023 Police Theft committed by Bennett and Benson. 1024 Ann Rogers Paying wages to R. Pillion. 1025 Peter Boltger Applying for bank book. 1026 George Hallett Intention of returning McLean children. 1027 Police Neglected Shilling children. 1028 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re Mr Fidge's application and transfer of Emily Bowser. 1029 W.T. Wiltshire Re maintenance of Stanley children. 1030 Inspector Houlgrave Re John Mark's application and route. 1031 Kingston.& Hall Petition re Mark Donaghey. 1032 Inspector Gray Michael McCabe's petition for release of son. 1033 Mrs Elizabeth Row Particulars of Edwards town Reformatory. 1034 George Guillaume Character and circumstances of Mrs Bloxham. 1035 Mrs F. Drechsler Illness of James Walker. 1036 M. Spence Maintenance collected at Broken Hill and general matters. 1037 Alfred Stevens Service home for John Donovan~ 1038. Girls Reformatory . Annoyance by larrikiris. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTME~T·CORfiE$PONDENCE Series 1 Special List .. . . ~ 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 1039 Edward Mack Applying for his bank book. 1040 Mt. Gambier v. C'tee Mr John Reilly's application and general matters. 1041 Naracoorte v. C'tee Mrs N .G. Clark will act as member. 1042 Ellen Playsted Hammil children. 1043 Vere Russell Information about his son in the Industrial School. 1044 Mrs A.E. Spalding Information about her son Harold in the Industrial School. 1045 Boys Reformatory Forwarding list of boys suitable for placing out. 1046 Boys Reformatory Conduct of Patrick McCabe. 1047 Inspector Gray Release of Frederick Boon from the Industrial School. 1048 Inspector Gray Release of Hami t children from Industrial School. 1049· Mt. Barker.V. C'tee Mrs Robson' s intention of retaining Ellen Maloney and Edward O'Keefe. 1050 Boys Reformatory Conduct of Mark Donaghey and .Henry Blundell. 1051 Sarah Canny Re keeping Hartley Dres·ley. 1052 E. Daddow Re wages of Anthony Williams and asking for another boy . 1053 Destitute Board . Re case of Mrs David Lambert. 1054 J.F. Gething Re home of Mrs Faehrman, pass ~or Lily McGorrery. 1055 M. Gillies Resigning as member of Yaiina Visiting Committee. GRG 27 . . STATE CHILDREN.' S DEPAR'rMEN'T CORRE$PONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 1056 O.J. Kaire Re wages due to N. Steer. 1057 Mrs Pearson Re Sarah Hunt taking a holiday. 1058 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re home of Ethel Baldock. 1059 Catherine McGree Applying for money in Savings Bank. 1060 Samuel Burns Requesting Henrietta Geddes may be placed with him. 1061 Alfred Fenn Release of his son from Industrial School. 1062 Bridget Lewis Re her money. 1063 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Retention of E. Maloney by Mrs Robson, re Ethel Baldock, Ann Holly and James Mayes. 1064 M.A. Haines Accident to William Green. 1065 Miss Terrell Enquiries re Caroline Terrell. 1066 P. jorgensen Thomas Horan with Mrs Monaghan. 1067 Hammond v. C'tee Forwarding an explanation of non~visitation of children. 1068 Glenelg v. C'tee Recommending Mrs Denton to be paid for extra nursing of Gertrude Pepper. 1069 Inspector Houlgrave Neglected Hallyon children. 1070 D.W. Teate ·Destitute case of. 1071 I. T. Gething Re medical advice for Alfred Petty. 1072 D. Chapman Requesting Charles Russell be returned to .his. parents. 1073 S.A. $leep Re Joseph Merrifield and Rose Stacy. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN 1 S. DEPARTMEl'·i'T CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 1074 C. Rettig Release of son from Boys Reformatory. 1075 D. Fitzsimmonds Asking ·permission for son James to go home at Xmas. 1076 A. Santo Suggesting Miss E. Santo as visitor for City in place of daughter. 1077 M. Thomas Returning Emily Langbourne. 1078 Orroroo V. C'tee Explanation of non-visitation of children. 1079 Girls Reformatory Absconding of E.G. Hughes .. 1080 Inspector Houlgrave Re placing Thomas Blain with M. Hanrahan. 1081 Frank Inze Applying for his money. 1082 M.J. Braun Intention of returning Edith Smi:th. 1083 Clare v. C'tee Transfer of John Donovan. 1084 · W. Anderson· Re19tions of Ada Jane Shell. 1085 Chief Storekeeper, Delivery of goods by contractor S.A. Railways Lyons to Girls Reformatory. 1086 S. Dunn Misconduct of Franklin Hillston. 1087 .G. Hallett Re boy Jackson visiting his parents at Xmas. 1088 John Kain Interference of Mrs Silverthorn with Sarah Green. 1089 F. McMichael Re Lerowie Visiting Committee. 1090 Edward Mack Applying for his money. . . 1091 Riverton v. C'tee Re sleepng accommodation of Mary McGree~ GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S .DEPARTMENT·CORRESPONDENCE . ' . ' . Series 1 Special List . . . ~ 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 1092 Hammond v. C'tee Home of Mr John Donohue and removal of Alice O'Leary. 1093 Wilmington V. C'tee Explanation re non-visitation of children. 1094 Mt. Barker v. C'tee Misconduct of Edmund Mullett. 1095 Inspector Houlgrave Re Maitland Visiting Committee. 1096 Inspector Houlgrave Home of Mrs Widdicombe. 1096A E.C. Cowley Absconding of Gertrude Brown. 1097 Inspector Houlgrave Children for Mesds. Clampett and Williams and Messrs. Maloney and Austin. 1098 Catherine Quinn Re her approaching marriage and wages received from mistress. 1099 M.A. Wakely Re William Hagwood. 1100 Macclesfield V. C'tee Delicate health of Annie Crow. 1101 Macclesfield V. C'tee Home for Bridget 0' Drea and child for Mrs P. Casey. 1102 Messrs. Clezy & King Requesting release of Charles Russell not be granted. 1103 Melrose V. C'tee Re home of Mr John Curtis and girl for Mrs H. Jacka. 1104 M.W. Flegge Release of Louisa Rogge. 1105 F.W. Jacka · Re wages paid to Rachael Curtis and applying.for another girl. 1106 John McKeougJ:i Reporting accident to Henry Kopff. 1107 Police Character of Charle~ Russell. 1108 Port Pirie v. C'tee .Forwarding explanation for non visitation of children and ~hildren for applicants·. GRG 27 Series 1 STATE CHILPREN'S DEPARTMENT.:·.: CQRRESPONDENCE . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITER· SUBJECT 1109 Pekina v. C'tee Miss Hanna act in~ as correspondent. 1110 C.E. Macfarlan Forwarding wages due to E. Mullett. 1112 E. Chapman Willingness to retain Raymond Shreeves on service conditions. 1113 W.J. Fear Conditions on which he will take boy. 1114 Mount Barker v. C'tee Re H. Pappin and E. Mullett, home for Ethel Baldock and slight of Visitors to V.C. 1115 Girls Reformatory Plan of working and means of punishment. 1116 Boys Reformatory Leave of absence to Mr Vorpey. 1117 Yankalilla V. C'tee Miss Pynes' intention of parting with Mabel Seager 1118 H. Wills Release of her daughter.· 1119. Kapunda v. C'tee Committee matters. 1120 Police Reporting death of Ethel Purvey and requesting removal of brother and sister. 1121 Pat Conroy Re maintenance of wife's illegitimate child. 1122 Jane Clezy Resigning position as Visitor for Lavine. 1123. Lucy Paltridge Recommending removal of Ellen Maloney from Mrs Robson. 1124 John Pearson Informing that his son is of the Roman Catholic persuasion. 1125 Police Charles Emblem an uncontrollable boy. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN·' s DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ·.:' . . . ~ Special List 1890 NO. WRITE;R SUBJECT 1126 Mount Gambier V. C'tee Re wages of Thomas Dunn and child for Mrs Kuhn. 1127 Russell Vere Inability to pay maintenance of children. 1128 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re Emily Bowser being dissatisfied with her place. 1129 Inspector Houlgrave Absconding of Michael Collins. 1130 Port Pirie v. C'tee Stating mutual dissatisfaction between Emily Bowser and Mrs Brown, and re John Munn. 1131 Glenelg v. C'tee Re Mrs Whittles application, Jane Collins, home of Mrs Keinhan, and remuneration for Mrs Denton. 1132 J. Thom Reporting absconding of Harold Clark. 1133 Boys Reformatory Anthony Ethridge sent to Port Hospital with bad leg. 1134 Industrial School Absconding of Mary Holly. 1135 S.A. Sleep Re Rose Stacey. 1136 Kadina V. C'tee General matters. 1137 Yorketown v. C'tee Re absconding of Michael O' Drea from Mr Kerin. 1138 M.E. Reddan Accident to W.E. Po~ell. 1139 Sarah Jane bavey Re going ·to Melbourne and reporting her engagement with Mr Lubcke. 1140 c. Long Re paying for . school books of child placed with him. 1141 Riverton v. C'tee Asking for Bertie Davis' outfit and sleeping accommodation of Mary McGree. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE. . . . ' ·Series 1 Special List . . . ~ 1890 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 1142 Glenelg V. C'tee Forwarding reports and Wesleyan member for V.C. GRG 27 ·, : STATE CHILDREN'S . DEPARTMENT . CO.RRES.PONDENCE Series 1 . . . ~ Special List 1891 NO. WRITER · SUBJECT 1 Boys Reformatory Recommending Patrick McCabe, and Henry Lee alias Blundell be placed out.· 2 Carrieton V. C'tee Reporting dishonesty of Sarah Hunt. 3 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Charlotte Bailey and Ellen Morrisey. 4 Police Catherine Kennedy an uncontrollable girl. 5 Police ·J.ane Goodwin, uncontrollable girl. 6 Thomas Hatcher Misconduct of Franklin Hillston. 7 E.A. ~µrray Applying for release of son from Industrial School. 8 L. Clark Release of her son Fred Clark from Boys Reformatory. 9 M.J. & A. Hamit Release of their children. 10 ·Alice Woodman Applying for her money. 11 Industrial School Sewing machine presented to Louisa Rowas by Mrs Honnor. 12 Industrial School Recommending Ada H. Edge be transfer.red to Girls Reformatory. 13 Thomas McGree Applying for his money. · .. 14 J.R. Rooney Re transfer of Francis Lewis. 16. Clare v. C'tee Transfer of William Murray, ·Mr Trezise's application, boy for Mr Bowley . 17 M. Badger~ Solicitor . Release of Mr Ramsay's Clare dq.Ughters. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTME~'J,'l,CORRESPONDENCE Se:r;-ies 1 . . . ~ Special List 1891 NO. WRITER ' SUBJECT 18 Chief Storekeeper Mr E.B. Copley contractor for supply of meat and dripping to Girls Reformatory. 19 D.S. Fitzsimmons Re situation for his son James. 20 D. Hanrahan Expenses of returning Thomas Blair. 21 E.A. James Illness of baby. 22 Police Absconding of Mary Thomas. 23 M. Pethick Accident to Frances Fentrill. 24 R. Spence Forwarding reports on various persons. 25 Industrial School Misconduct of John Daly. 26 J. McNamara Intention of returning Kate · Connell. 27 Charles Noakes Applying for release of son Stephen Noakes from Boys Reformatory. 28 Police Report re neglected boy James Conway. 29 Port Pirie V. C'tee Transfer of Emily Bowser to Mr J.A. Lines and other matters . . 30 Police Charles McNally, an uncontrollable boy. 3L R. Johanson Illness and death of Olive Howe. 32 J. Davies Misconduct of children placed with Mrs R. Burles of Little Hampton. 33 Mary Carlisle Apply'ing for release of children from Industrial School. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 34 Police Frequent absconding of Harriet Doran from Mrs Manning of Belvidere . 35 R.W. Gibson . Requesting permission to return son Fred to the School. 36 H. Lattorff Re George Mccann. 37 B. Pavy Applying for a girl. 38 Gawler V. C'tee Re Sarah Ryan visiting Mrs O'Hara and conduct of Margaret Casey. 39 E. Wood Re home for James Mayes and illness of his [James'] father. 40 G. Glen Re discount charged on stamps. 41 Girls Reformatory Recommending girls for service. 42 Edith Kopf f Applying for a portion of her money. 43 G. Zerk Re Harold Spalding's hand. 44 A. Wakefield Requesting return of Purvey children to her. 45 R. Walker Inability to pay maintenance for his grandchildren. 46 Carrieton V. C'tee Home found for Kate Connell. 47 Port Pirie v. C'tee Re John Pearson, home of Mrs Franks, and correspondent leaving the Colony. 48 Mt. Barker v. C'tee General question of outfits. 49 Stathalbyn v. C'tee More children for Mrs Wainman and .age of Zoe Wills. 50 J. Caldwell Retaining boy placed with him on service conditions. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 51 E. Counter Intention of returning Emma Harrison. 52 v. Russell Release of his son. 53 M. Manning Re Harriet Doran. 54 Gumeracha V. C'tee Resignation of Miss Hicks and Mrs Underwood as members of V.C. 55 Mary Field Resigning as Visitor for Dashwood Gully. 56 Catherine Quinn Acknowledging receipt of present on her marriage. 57 w. Gratwick Misconduct of F. Bowman. 58 Thomas O'Brien Applying for release of daughter Annie O'Brien. 59 Anonymous \ Informing whereabouts of Charlotte Bailey. 60 Mrs Lloyd Requesting remission of wages due to Minnie Martlew. 61 Police Neglected Sanders children. 62 R. Thormber Re Sarah Jane Davey going to Victoria with Mr Reichelt. 63 Laura V. C'tee Resignation of correspondent. 64 Riverton v. C'tee Continued misconduct of Bertie ·Davis. 65 Industrial School Nellie Trewenick' s marriage and situation for Edi th Smiley and Annie Angel. 66 Police Mary Ann Kennedy, an uncontrollable girl. 67 Girls Reformatory Concluct of Ada Edge before absconding. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 68 Gerard William Requesting boy Charles Russell be placed with him. 69 A. Gottschalk Applying for his money. 70 W. Upton Intention of returning Sarah Muldoon through misconduct. 71 Mrs Day Illness of Martha Richards. 72 Police, Melbourne Inability of Mrs Lyms to pay maintenance of children. 73 G. Guillaume Re Mrs McDonald. 74 Mrs Pavia Re Dorothy Kerr. 75 Inspector Gray Re Ellen Gooley. 76 E. Varley Re Jane West and her infant. 77 Police Re Dennis O'Leary. ' 78 Police Re James Waddington. 79 Police Re John Rattray. 80 Police Re Patrick McAvaney [contains marriage certificate of Patrick McAvaney and Annie Jane Crittenden]. 81 Police Re Henry Maynard. 82 Police Re Joseph William Martin. 83 Police Re Mrs Latter. 84 Police Re William Hocking. 85 Police Re John Haslar. 86 Police Re Joseph Everard. 87 Police Re Eliza Farquhar. 88 Police Re Henry Harrison. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 89 Police Re William Brooks. 90 Police, Melbourne Re Benjamin Abbott. 91 Police, Melbourne Re Patrick Landy. 92 Police, Melbourne Re Frederick H. Sylvester. 93 Inspector Gray Re Henrietta Jones. 94 Police, Melbourne Re Alfred E. Anthony. 95 R. Walker Re maintenance of grandchildren. 96 J. Baker Re wages due to Augusta Hines and applying for James Scollard. 97 M.E. Edwards Misconduct of William Pappin. 98 Kadina V. C'tee Committee matters. 99 J. McDonnell Intention of returning Frank Quinn. 100 N.B. Moore Illness of Ethel Fridman. 101 John Lubcke Stating his intention of marrying Sarah Jane Davey. 102 C. Shi1ling Inability to pay maintenance of his children. 103 S.W. Harris Re paying for school books for children placed with him. 104 Sarah Kay Re visiting children in District. 105 Kadina V. C'tee Re Samuel Simmons. 106 Anonymous Neglected condition of State child Edgar Fentrill with Mr John Ross. 107 Police L u c y· A n n C 1 a r k , an uncontrollable girl. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 108 Boys Reformatory Recommending Arthur Fry be placed on board H.M.S. Protector with his brother. 109 Police Harboring of Ada Edge by her mother Harriet Edge. 110 Inspector Gray Re Mary Ann Bone. 111 Strathalbyn V. C'tee Re visiting Henry Thompson. 112 G. Guillaume Forwarding report re putative father of Caroline Martin's child. 113 Police, Melbourne Report re Joseph W. Martin. 114 Jamestown V. C'tee Resignation of correspondent and appointment of her successor. 115 T. Curtis Applying for release of his daughter. 116 C. Martin Reporting illness of Emma Harrison. 117 Port Pirie V. C'tee Recommending home of Mrs Kingcome and re visiting home of Mrs Johnson. 118 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Outfit supplied to Samuel Simmons. 119 Police Whereabouts of Frank Peagam alias Cradock. 120 M.A. Martin Intention of returning John Herschansen through misconduct. 121 Walter Worley Immoral conduct of Mabel Worley. 122 Henry Alderson Applying for his bank book. 123 Malcolm McDonald Applying for a girl, Annie Reid. 124 Andrew Kiddie Applying for his money. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT r:) 125 N.S.C. Summan Re Adelaide McLean's bad foot and asking for another girl. 126 Police Receipt for 20 pounds of stamps. 127 Inspector Gray Putative father of Richard Kenyon. 128 Inspector Houlgrave Re complaint of Harriet Benson and visiting home of Mr Ryan. 129 W.H. Hall Absconding of T.H. Bruce. 130 Police Arrest and trial of Leo Howard. 131 Adelaide Peck Requesting permission to go to England. 132 William Lewis Misconduct of Edith Lawrence. 133 G. Guillaume Address of Henry Taylor. 134 Police Home and character of William Wasley. 135 Esther Evans Wishing to return to the School. 136 Petersburg V. C'tee Homes of Messrs. w. Nicholl's and M. Casey. 137 Janet Hunter Applying for release of her daughter. 138 Commander Walcott, Inability to take Arthur Fry. H.M~S. Protector 139 James White Applying for his money.· 140 Ida Dean Re Edith Spooner. 141 Ethel Ewens Wishing to return to the School. 142 W.J. Kuhn Re wages due to Edward Mills and ·theft committed by him. 143 W.H. Lang Misconduct of Bessie Rattray and requesting her removal. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 144 H.H. Queale Re taking D.J. Evans with him to Port Pirie. 145 Kadina V. C'tee Re placing Frederick Clark with Mr Manners. 146 Port Pirie v. C'tee Re visiting homes and children for applicants. 147 F. Grey Re Adelaide Peck. 148 C.E. Quick Re education of J. Shreeves. 149 Mary Kane Maintenance due for support of son. 150 Inspector Houlgrave Michael O'Sullivan alias Reins sentenced to Boys Reformatory. 151 Inspector Gray Paternity of Arthur Vernon Spratt. 154 Dr Aitken Re Ellen Pigott. 155 Boys Reformatory Leakage of R.H. Fitzjames. 156 M.J. Graham Applying for release of her daughter. 157 Inspector Gray Applying for increase of salary. 158 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re Adelaide Peck and Emily Bowser. 159 R. Judell Resigning as member of V. C. Orroroo. 160 Anonymous Neglected condition of three Douglas children. 161 Boys Reformatory Irregular and non delivery of bread by Contractor Morris. 162 Anonymous Calling attention to neglected Chiney children. 163 Police Address of William Meyer. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 164 R. Spence General matters at Broken Hill. 165 Alfred Fewins Amount alleged to be sent. 166 A. Brice Re transfer of Jane Rattray to Mrs Swift of Orroroo. 167 G.S. Martin Re his son. 168 E. Tunbridge Re Blanch Tunbridge. 169 Riverton V. C'tee Delay in sending reports. 170 Glenelg V. C'tee Misconduct of Patrick Muldoon. 171 Thomas Kerin Absconding of Michael O'Drea. 172 G. Guillaume Re John Neil. 173 Thomas Kerin Return of Michael O'Drea. \ 175 A. Williams Asking for a free pass to come to town. 176 Girls Reformatory Accidental burning of kitchen floor. 177 Girls Reformatory Relinquishing occupation of Dormitory. 178 R.W. Gibson Re maintenance of his son. 179 W.G. Isaacson Intention of returning Thomas Bruce through misconduct. ·180 G ..· ·Jarman Re his daughter's ·illegitimate child. 181 Fleming, Boucaut & Re medical attendance on Ellen Ashton Pigott. 182 A. Canning Misconduct of Thomas Bruce. 183 A. Mathews Requesting Elsie Gates be transferred to Mrs Walters. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 184 Police Neglected condition of Dickinson children. 185 Inspector Gray Character of Mrs and Mrs Maloney. 186 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re outfit of E. Harris, home for James Mayers and deficiency in outfit of Purvey children. 187 Police Re Annie Angel. 188 Police Thomas Smith, an uncontrollable boy. 189 R. H. Henderson Wages due to Stephen Richards and applying for another boy. 190 P.R. Burls Asking for a boy in place of Walter Bray. 191 Inspector Houlgrave Recommending Miss Benham be appointed as visitor for Clarendon. 192 Boys Reformatory Inferior bread supplied by Contractor. 193 J. Kain. Illness of Sarah Green. 194 Inspector Houlgrave Children for Mrs Johnson and application of Mr W. Phillips of Port Germein. 195 Police Re collecting maintenance for Seamen children. [Contains copy of State Children's Council Regulations]. 196 R. Spence Re Thomas O'Brien and Mrs Parker. 197 Charles Rosevear Applying for a pound note of his , money. 198 Clare V. C'tee Re boy for Mrs Phillips. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 199 John Ryan Re outfit of James Burns. 200 T.K. Walker Stating his intention of returning Herbert Bennett. 201 Police Alleged ill treatment of Richard Dermody. 202 James Noonan Re wages paid to Sarah J. Green. 203 E. Herschansen Applying for his money. 204 Inspector Houlgrave Removal of John Herschansen from Mrs Martin. 205 Inspecto~ Houlgrave Re outfit of Kearley children. 206 Inspector Houlgrave Future visitation by the Sisters at Macclesfield. 207 Inspector Houlgrave Recommending more children be , placed with Mrs McGuire. 208 J. Maloney Re wages due to James Fitzsimmons. 209 T. Squires Absconding of Richard Lambden. 210 S.A. Sleep Re illness of Rose Stacey. 211 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re girl for Mr Lines, wages due to Emily Bowser, E. Harris and misconduct of Louisa Langley. 212 R.W. Francis Re his application for a girl. 213 E. McEvoy Medical certificate for Katie McEvoy. 214 Police, Melbourne Report re Frank Peagam's address. 215 Riverton V. C'tee ~eporting death of Mrs Gasmier. 216 Police Result of ·action re Patrick McAvaney. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 217 David Barry Re wages due to Charles Murry. 218 C. Bommin Resigning as member of the Glenelg Visiting Committee. 219 Mount Gambier V. C'tee Recommending applicants for children, home for Annie Routley and outfit of J. Burns. 220 Moonta Visiting C'tee Recommending home of Mr J. Nankiville. 221 Jane Oatway Re maintenance of her children. 222 D. Sexton Re wages due to John Scollard. 223 W. J. Tear Re medical attendance on W. J. Rollingson. 224 A. Green Welfare of Blanche Tunbridge. 224A John Maloney Misconduct of William Phillips. \ 225 E. Dinner [Drewer?] Release of son William John from Industrial School. 226 Gawler V. C'tee Mary Eades approaching marriage and re her money. 227 A. Fewins Asking he may be given credit for alleged two pounds sent. 228 M. Meadows Absconding of Richard Dermody. 229 Boys Reformatory Medical certificate on David Dee and recommending removal of. 230 E. Cummins Retaining · Ada Williams on service conditions. 231 Port Pirie V. C'tee Temporary resignation as correspondent. 232 S. Scroop .Report as to overwork of children placed with her. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 233 H. H. Queale James White's money and Evans at Port Pirie. 234 Hammond Visiting C'tee Wages due to Edith Prior. 235 Mt. Gambier v. C'tee Conduct of H. Benson and A. Routley, Roach's application, and letter from M. A. Thomas re girl Edith. 236 Sister Brenand, Margaret Howlett [Howell] Convent, Port Pirie staying out at night. 237 Inspector Gray Report re George Cawthorne. 238 K. Hill Consenting to act as Visitor for Terowie. 239 P.K. Burls Re amount due to Edmund Harris. 240 F. Butler Summons received re account for medical attendance on E. Pigott. \ 241 M. Carlisle Applying for release of Alice Carlisle. 242 M. Whyte Re Charles Kiddie and applying for another boy. 243 A.E.A. Tylor His inability to maintenance due. 244 Millicent V. C'tee Report. re Sarah Green with Mr Kain. 245 Mt Gambier V. C'tee Re Annie Routley, sending Harriet Benson to town, and admission of child Sturtzels. 247 J. Kain Re Sarah Green having left her employer. 248 D. Donovan Applying for release of his son John from the Industrial School. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 249 Police Herbert and Charles Green, uncontrollable children. 250 R. Spence General matters at Broken Hill. 251 James White Applying for his money. 252 E.M. Condon Elizabeth Barton's children asking that they may be admitted to the Industrial School. 253 Thomas Chapman Requesting permission to take boy to Mount Mary and re his wages. 254 M. Fox Resigning as Visitor for Appila. 255 T.W. Huxley Re his brother's term of sentence. 256 J. Keats Re surrender of Isa Thomas' son. 257 T. McNamara \ Requesting admission of four children to Industrial School. 258 James O'Connor Absconding of James Doran. 259 Alice Woodman Applying for her money. 260 Hammond V. C'tee Accident to Charles Smith. 261 Inspector Gray Report re D. Thompson and wife. 262 Mary Pearce Re Alice Malthouse's bad wrist. 263 A.J. Croft Remitting fifteen pounds. 264 David Sullivan Requesting release of his three children. 265 Gawler V. C'tee Mrs Broderick's intention of returning Margaret Casey. 266 Mt. Barker v. C'tee Re James Mayes & recommending more children for Mrs Ward. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 267 J. T. Gething Refusal of Mr Jaensch to allow her to see boy placed with him. 268 M.A.C. Sumrnan Misconduct of Adelaide McLean. 269 Inspector Gray Parentage of Mary Ann Schultz alias Carsten. 270 James Murphy Applying for release of children. 271 J. w. Elliott Intention of returning Sappho Halls through misconduct. 272 R. Diamond Returning Florence Thompson to her mother. 273 Mt. Gambier V. C'tee Re committal of Mrs Sturtzel' s child, re Annie Routley, children for Mrs Heinaman and other matters. 274 T.P. Bennett Reporting his engagement with Sarah J. Green. 275 John Powell Requesting authority to give up Annie Routley. 276 Jamestown V. C'tee Resignation as Correspondent. 277 Industrial School Method of punishing children. 278 Boys Reformatory Misconduct and suspension of Cook. 279 Police Committal of T. McNamara's children. 280 Police Neglected Logan children. 281 James McAuley Resignation as Cook on board R.H. Fitzjames. 282 Police 'Uncontrollable boy W.H.D. Hay. 283 S. Maxted ~equesting pass for Secretary. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 284 Inspector Houlgrave Misconduct of Emma Curnow. 285 Police, Melbourne Report on B.B. Owens and stating Police's inability to collect maintenance. 286 R. Spence Two pounds paid by Mrs Pinkney. 287 William Benny Stating he holds a mortgage on property belonging to Patrick O'Sullivan. 288 P. Maher Returning Mary Callaghan and applying for Augusta Hines. 289 A. Schultz Children for Mrs Klemme, and illness of Mrs Krause. 290 Girls Reformatory Dispensing with services of Mrs Jennings. 291 C. Mott Explanation re non payment of \ wages to Bertie Greatrex. 292 Inspector Gray Mary Ann Eliza Cullen an uncontrollable girl, mother's statement. 293 W. Robinson and others Petition for release of George and Alexander Chesser. 294 Police John Anderson, that he has been traced to Adelaide. 295 B. French Transfer and outfit of James Burns. 296 M. Smith Illness of Angas and Norman McDonald. 297 Destitute Board Neglected condition of Frederick and James Carr. 298 B. Jennings Resigning as Cook at Girls Reformatory. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 300 Millicent V. C'tee Re transfer of Sarah Green and her engagement. 301 Clare V. C'tee Transfer of Herbert Bennett, re sending William Murray, and accident to Mrs Quintrell. '302 Thomas Hatcher Theft committed by Herbert Satchwell. 303 Mrs John Jackson Her address. 304 Inspector Houlgrave Absconding of Edward O'Toole. 305 Police, Melbourne Inability of Richard Smith to pay maintenance. 306 Police, Melbourne Inability of G.C. Shilling to pay maintenance. 307 G. Martin Re his son. 309 Girls Reformatory Re placing C. Rankine with her uncle. 310 John Fradci Re sending David Thompson. 311 S. French Re Mrs Virgin & Mr Dunstan. 312 Inspector Gray Adoption of Mary Ann Bone & report on Adelaide Peck, Agnes Clancy, Sarah Muldoon and Margaret Howlett. 313 Anonymous Alleged illtreatment of Howard Wills. 314 Mrs J. Birch Intention of returning Johnson children. 315 A.W. Bray Accident to R. B. Cooper. 316 Thomas Inze ,Asking why he should pay maintenance for his son. 317 J. McNamara Inability at present to pay for maintenance of children. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 318 R. Spence Re cases at Broken Hill Dermody, Wills & Henning. 319 w. Hageman Re maintenance of Hilda Hindes. 320 J. Goode Recommending home of Mrs Dittmer and resigning as Visitor for Goolwa. 321 F. Neitenstein Requesting report re character of Robert Reid and John Verner. 322 Police, N.S.W. Re Alfred Pinkney paying maintenance. 323 H. Baulderson Permission for Frederick Merryfield to insure his life. 324 T.H. Johnston Applying for release of Christina Rankine. 325 W. Sturtzel Maintenance of Mary Lavinia \ Sturtzel and denying paternity. 326 E. M. Strutton Resigning as Visitor for Thebarton. 327 Inspector Houlgrave Treatment of Alice Carlisle while with Mrs White. 328 Inspector Houlgrave Applying for increase of salary. 329 W.J. Andrews Inability to pay maintenance and applying for release of his son. 330 Kadina V. C'tee Informing Mrs W.D. Millar as member of Cammi ttee and reports re children. 331 Waterloo V. C'tee Stating Mrs Stephens taking David McDonald to Kapunda. 332 C. Mott Stating he has taken the Belvidere Hotel & requesting permission to retain Greatrex children. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 333 Police, Melbourne Inability to find address of Joseph Sleep and Mrs Collins. 334 Police, Melbourne Re maintenance of Mrs Howard's son. 335 Girls Reformatory Conduct of Gertrude Smart. 336 .Yankalilla V. C'tee Re four children of Mrs Bailey, transfer of Elizabeth Duckworth and arrival of E. Mills. 337 A. J. Godden Misconduct of Thomas Tag. 338 G.A. Jervois Requesting removal of Ethel Ewens. 339 E. Rowe Stating that she cannot recommend Miss Birney as Wardswoman, Girls Reformatory. 340 H. F. Drechsler Illhealth of James Walker. \ 341 Gawler V. C'tee Recommending home of Mrs Daily. 342 Kapunda v. C'tee Recommending home of Mrs Davien for four children offered & home for Elizabeth McGree. 343 Girls Reformatory Report re dispensing with services of one Wardswoman. 344 Kadina V. C'tee Reports on J. Thomas, F. Clark and P. Seamen. 345 F.G. Whitington Re Roach children and forwarding Mrs Whi tington' s resignation as member of the Kapunda V. C'tee. 346 G. M. Field Re keeping Ethel Benson until another girl is sent. 347 ·T. Goode Suggesting Mrs J.P. Tupp as Visitor for Goolwa. 348 Police, Melbourne Inability to find Edward Gleeson. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 349 James Whyte Re Alice Carlisle. 350 w. G. Blackmore Asking if Mabel Maria Scannel is under the control of State Children's Council. 351 w. Bennett Enquiring for two children named Cole. 352 Agnes Clancy Dissatisfied with her place. 353 Yorketown V. C'tee Re visiting homes of Mesdames J. Caldwell & Kerren & resignation of Mrs Nicholls. 354 Gawler v. C'tee Returning Mary Callaghan from Dr Maher. 355 Gawler V. C'tee Re paying foster parents subsidy, and Mary Eades leaving. 356 Mabel Moyes Asking permission to start work on her own account. 357 Police Brothel kept by Mrs R. Sutton. [living with John Callaghan]. 358 Glenelg V. C'tee General matters & re Miss Johnson returning E. Bone. 359 Ann Matthew Particulars re Albert Keitch. 360 Clare V. C'tee Re sending children for Mr Stevens and Mr Trezise. 361 . Adelaide Hospital Re sending particulars of children when admitted to Hospital. 362 w. Vince Illness of Charles Preston. 363 Robert Bowie Re sending his grandchildren to England. 364 Girls Reformatory · Visit of Edith & Gertrude Smart to Mrs Clements and absconding of Edith Smart. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 365 A. w. Clampitt Re Mabel Holman's money. 366 Police Neglected condition of Duffy children. 367 T. Cowling Absconding of Lavinia Gleeson. 368 Inspector Houlgrave Release of Joseph Angrave. 369 Inspector Houlgrave Release of A. Fewins. 370 Henry Hart Re changing his situation. 371 w. B. Hill Retaining John Painter. 372 R. Spence Re cases at Broken Hill. 373 M.W. Brooks Applying for John Edmondson's money. 374 c. H. Davies Re transfer of George Gould to Messrs. Davies Brothers. 375 John Cheek Re Albert Hoare. 376 Police Requesting instructions re arrest of Thomas Anderson. 377 Mabel Holman Applying for her money. 378 D. Hillier Adopting William Carson. 379 Agnes Durward Re adopting Agnes Joy. 380 Gawler V. C'tee Re Mary Callaghan going to Mrs Broderick. 381 H. Salmon Re William Ryan leaving his home. 382 Inspector Houlgrave Re Adelaide Peck. 383 Lady Davenport Resigning as member of the State Children's Council. 384 Mabel Worley Applying for release of her child. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 385 w. G. Blackmore Suggesting that Mabel Maria Scannel be committed to the Care of the State Children's Council. 386 P. Maloney Stating that he has signed the pledge & applying for the release of his son Connor Maloney. 387 Messrs. Hodder & Release of Emily Graham from Woodhouse Girls Reformatory. 388 P. & M. McGhey Applying for permission to adopt Mary Offican. 389 Archdeacon Russell Asking Council to use its influence with the Government to get a road made to the Girls Reformatory. 390 Justin McCarthy \ Re maintenance of Robert Thompson's children. 391 Clare V. C'tee Return of Henry Hart. 392 Mrs T. E. Gee Recommending Hannah Jackson be released to grandmother. 393 s. Winter Misconduct of Samuel John Kidman. 394 Gawler v. C'tee Illness of Ellen Cleary, removal of Mary O'Brien and children for Mrs Daily. 395 Police Address of John Pearson. 396 M.J. Thompson Requesting permission to see Christopher Turner, a State Child. 397 G. H. Manuel ~pplying for his money. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 398 Evalyn Ettridge Release of her brothers and sister, Percy, Albert and Violet Seamen. 399 E. Herschansen Asking for his watch. 400 Mt. Gambier v. C'tee Re school books for Dickenson children. 401 Police Report re Percy William Barnes, an uncontrollable boy. 402 Police, Broken Hill Return of Iva E. Western to her mother. 403 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re Committee matters. 404 Macclesfield v. C'tee Re visitation of children in District. 405 Strathalbyn v. C'tee Re Mrs M. Rankine and Mrs Davidson's. \ 406 R.G. Spence Re Robert Thompson. 407 A.S. Green Calling attention to neglected condition of Jessie Smith and her brother. 408 Girls Reformatory Re Miss Branch taking her holiday. 409 Police, Broken Hill Lavinia Gleeson. That her solicitor is applying for a writ of Habeas Corpus. 410 C. Smalpage Re adopting Sydney Turner Christie. 411 William Bennett Re maintenance and adoption of Mabel & Ethel Bennett. 412 Mrs Hopcroft Intention of returning three ·children placed with her and retaining R. Wills. 413 Kadina v. C'tee· Re Samuel Simmons. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 414 R. Spen~e Re Henning, Dermody and Sykes. 415 Hannah Brooks Applying for her money. 416 T. B. Brooks Applying for Willie Brownley to be apprenticed to him. 417 Dr. Bickle Inconvenience and trouble put in visiting Florence Day. 418 Liby Creswell Applying for her money. 419 J.T. Keats Re Joseph Eaton, putative father of Iva Thomas' child. 420 Police Conduct of John Martin. 421 Police, Melbourne Report re character & circumstances of Mrs Lydia Rofet. 422 M. Rankine Re Elizabeth Johnson remaining with her daughter during her \ [Mrs Rankine's] visit to England. 423 Mrs Tripp Inability to act as Visitor for Goolwa. 424 Redhill V. C'tee Re transferring Christina Rankine to Mr Johnstone. 425 M. Davidson Consenting to act as Visitor for Angas Plains. 426 T.E. Fairweather Complaining re outfit supplied to Howard Wills. 427 Clare V. C'tee Re boy for Mr Martin and deficiency in outfit of William Murray. 428 Hospital, Adelaide Re Emily Cornelius. 429 R. Williams · Re wages due to Annie Carroll. 430 s. Sleep Re schooling of Rose Stacey, and Joseph Merrifield. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 431 W.R. Lewis Inability of J.S. Sanders to pay maintenaince of grandson. 432 Mrs R. Polle Applying for her money. [Mary Ann Bone] 433 F.W. Mayfield Re insuring his life. [Merryfield] 434 Burra V. C'tee Re visiting Henrietta Geddes with Mrs Burns. 435 T. Richardson Expenses for nursing Caroline Terrell. 436 Inspector Gray Evidence re absconding of Lavinia Gleeson. 437 R. Bowie Re sending his children to England. 438 J. Kannan Term of sentence of son & requesting he be sent home. 439 Police Report re neglected children Rollinson. 440 Sisters of St. Joseph Kapunda School closed. 441 M.A. Pigott Asking for address of James, Daniel & Ellen Pigott. 442 Boys Reformatory Forwarding list of boys for Service or release. 443 Girls Reformatory Storeroom for 'A' Cottage. 444 Mrs Hunt Re term of sentence of Sarah Hunt. 446 Glenelg V. C'tee Inability to find homes for boys. Mrs William Hooper and Mrs Morice as members of V. C'tee. 447 Port Pirie V. C'tee Adelaide Peck returning to City & requesting girl for Mrs Gray. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 448 Inspector Gray Alleged ill treatment towards Louisa Preston by her foster parents [Mr & Mrs Preston]. 449 M.A. Hutchinson Keeping Andrew and Caroline Gay from school. 450 M. Lenon Re keeping boy placed with her from school. 451 J. Graham Applying for release of her daughter Emily from Girls Reformatory. 452 Ann Etheridge Release of son from Boys Reformatory. 453 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re H. Maynard with Mr Wilson, children for Mesds. Wood and Chapman, Mrs Coleman as correspondent & Miss Sanders as member of Committee. 454 B. Lewis Applying for her money. 455 Mary Datson Requesting instructions re adoption of grandson. 456 G.S. Martin Applying for release of his son from Industrial School. 457 J.H. Sinclair Re maintenance of Hanson children. 458 A. Cameron Applying for his money. 459 Inspector Gray Report re removal of 0' Sullivan children. 460 A. Reid Re Annie Reid. 461 S.A. Sleep Re children attending church. 462 Girls Reformatory ,Letter from Mrs Summan re Adelaide McLean. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 463 G. Sandow Unsuitability of boy placed with him. 464 Clare v. C'tee Stating too far to visit certain homes, boy for Mr Martin and Mrs Bowley's cheque. 465 Dr Stephens Re Martha Dugmoore. 466 Mary Dunn Re Sarah Hart. 467 Police Report re Ethel Ewens. 468 William Berry Requesting that Edgar Jones may be allowed to visit his mother for a week. 469 Strathalbyn v. C'tee Recommending girl [Zoe Wells] placed with Miss McBain be sent to Hospital, and resignation of Correspondent. 470 T.W. Huxley Re term of sentence of his brother. 471 W. Gerard Re cheque for subsidy of Charles Russell. 472 Willie Lewis Applying for his money. 474 s. Wilment Requesting permission to visit grandchildren, Eva & Percival Hamit. 475 E. Moyle Inability to pay maintenance of child. 476 Police Address of Emma Dellow. 477 Police Re address of Mr Latter. 478 Emma Dellow Re maintenance of her child. 479 Thomas Braun Eliza Evans sent to Hospital. 480 Thomas Inze Re his son. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 481 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re visiting Henry Maynard & home of Mrs Ward. 482 P. Landy Inability to pay maintenance or children. 483 R. Spence Cases at Broken Hill. 484 J. Beviss Re finding address of James Menzies. 485 Police, Melbourne Inability to find Mr v. Hanson. 486 Sarah Lyons Inability to may maintenance due. 487 John Edmundson Requesting his money to be paid to his stepfather. 488 C.H~ Schiller Terms of engagement of Henry Hart. 489 A.A. Wicks teed , Re schooling of Edgar Fentrill. 490 v. Hanson Statement re William Joseph Charles, and Lawrence Ernest Hanson. 491 F. Haensler Applying for release of his stepchildren [Donevan]. 492 Port Pirie V. C'tee Illness and transfer of Eliza Evans. 493 Gawler V. C'tee Recommending home of Mr Bompke & girl for Mrs Sims. 494 T.B. Brooks Returning David Johnson as unsuitable. 495 Secretary, State Re absconding of Thomas Tag from Mrs Godden. 496 John Hayes Forwarding medical certificate as to Thomas Gordan's inability to pay maintenaince. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 497 Police Assualt on Ida Wills by Gus Glen. 498 J.R. Fitzgerald Returning Thomas Kennane. 499 Ann Cooper Intention of returning John Reed and applying for another boy. 500 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re transfer of Louisa Langley, Eliza Evans in Hospital and girl for Mrs Innis. 501 Alice Woodman Applying for her money. 502 Minlaton V. C'tee Appointment of Mrs Higgins as member of the V.C. vice Mrs Clampett resigned. 503 F. Wood Applying for a boy in place of Frederick Luxton. 504 Thomas H. Allen Applying for his money. \ 505 Henrietta Geddes Requesting she be removed from Mr Burns. 506 S.J. Lubeck Reporting her marriage and applying for a girl [maiden name Davey]. 507 M. Milligan Death of wife and instructions on returning children. 508 D. Williams Death of his wife, David Williams with Mrs Whitehouse. 509 .. Inspector Gray Misconduct of Emily Cornelius ... 510 Police Requesting instructions re committal of Barton children. 511 T.• H. Litchfield Re John Loechner. 512 Angaston v. C'tee , Roy Huxley remaining with Mr Ward during his trouble. 513 T.B. Brooks Re taking William Brownley. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 514 G.S. Martin Requesting licence of his son John on probation. 515 Police, Victoria Inability of Mrs Lyons to pay maintenance due. 516 M. Lenon Re schooling of Arthur Monaghan. 517 W.G. Blackmore Recommending home of Mrs Cameron. 518 B. Malycha Returning Percy McEllister. 519 Inspector Houlgrave Forwarding list of homes for children. 520 J. Burns Applying for his money. 521 Police Re Alexander Scott. 522 Waterloo v. C'tee Resignation of Correspondent. 523 M. Schramm \ Requesting return of children, her mother being out of danger [docket cover only]. 524 E. Wilson Re Illingworth children writing to her. 525 T.H. Litchfield Retaining John Loechner. 526 F.H. Beesley Misconduct of his son. 527 M. Kirby Re Will made by the late Mrs Nicholls. 528 Inspector Gray Release of Herbert and Charles Green. 529 Inspector Gray Home and circumstances etc. of Mrs and Mr McKeen. 530 Millicent v. C'tee Re transferring Rose Lemmon and not recommending home of Mr Serle. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 531 Girls Reformatory Dispensing with services of Miss Branch. 532 Girls Reformatory Sarah Muldoon enciente [putative father Edward Bock]. 533 Macclesfield v. C'tee Overwork of E. Joy. 534 F.G. Chapman Re case of Ida Wills. 535 John Donovan Applying for his money. 536 Port Pirie V. C'tee Re sending girl for Mrs Grey and Eliza Evans returning to Mr Brown. 537 J. Poage Re David O'Sullivan. 538 Thomas Crawford Applying for release of his stepchildren. 539 J. McArthur Denying paternity of E. Barton's \ children. 540 Inspector Houlgrave Home of Mrs Daily and child with her other than State child. 541 Inspector Houlgrave David Richards with Mr Whitehouse. 542 Inspector Houlgrave Re Edward Hindes, McLean family. 543 T.B .. Brooks Re transfer of William Brownley to him. 544 Martha Dugmore Re her term of sentence having expired. 545 Hammond v. C'tee Re account sent to Mrs O'Loughlin. 546 ·Dempster Webb & Applying for release of John Dempster Pearson. 547 Anonymous Alleged illtreatment of State children by Mrs H.M. Little. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 548 P. & M. Maloney Applying for release of son Connor. 549 William Gratwich Misconduct of Frederick G. Bowman. 550 J.J. Hughes Robert E. Reid and James Hayes. 551 J. Kelly Intention of returning Sophia Sodermann. 552 Mrs C.H. Myles Louisa Preston's absence from school 1 day per week & Ernest Bone., s truancy. 553 Yankalilla V. C'tee Doctor advises Harold Carey's tonsils be cut. 554 Mt. Barker v. C'tee Additional boy to be placed with Mrs W. Haines and Mrs Birrels. 555 Gumeracha V. C'tee Mrs W. Wise will act on Visiting \ Committee. 556 w. Nicolle That William Douglas requires medical attention. 557 Dr. Burkitt Illness of Hilda Hindes. 558 Sarah Sleep Illness of school teacher & applying for some children. 559 J.J. Hughes Situation for James Hayes. 560 R. Spence Re cases at Broken Hill. 561 Lily McGorrery Applying for her money. 562 Glenelg v. C'tee Re case of Mrs G. Milne. 563 F. Ritter Re girl Werchon. 564 Police Particulars re Estate of Annie ,Garrett. 565 Magnus Brockman Applying for his money. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 •. • !- Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 566 D. Fitzsimmons Applying for release of his son. 567 Sarah Lyons Re maintenance of her children. 568 Inspector Houlgrave Report re home of Mrs Long and treatment of children placed with her. 569 . Inspectpr Houlgrave Recommending removal of Ernest Sullivan from Mr Widdicombe. 510 ·· .. Mls.~ D~venp.o~t ~ecommending home · .5'71 . · Wilxningt9r.A . .Yo.· C.' t¢e Resignation of Correspondent0 572 Joseph Ward Roy Huxley remaining until after ploughing and · applying for another boy. 573 M.H. Sunmann Misconduct of Adelaide McLean. .. 574 Glenelg v. C'tee \ Re case of Mrs Milne, & Mrs Chartier acting as Correspondent during absence of Mrs Storrie. 575 .M.G. Tuohy Complaint re Mrs Oldham' s int~rference with girl placed with t.i.er. 576 Clare V. C'tee Re appointment of additional members to Committee. 577 G.M .• Field Misconduct of Ethel Benson. 578 M.J. Barber R~ Mrs Wells visiting her children. 579 J. Jordan Re schooling of children. placed with her. 580 J. -Ladyman Requesting permission to teach State. children placed·with him • 581 Yorketown v. C'tee .Miss Oavey as member of v. C'tee vice Mrs -Nicholls resignation & boy· for Mrs Frederick .. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 582 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re home of Mrs Blanchard & Mrs Ross, child for Mrs Lacey and Thomas Hargraves. 583 Boys Reformatory Absconding of John Martin. 584 c. Mott Returning Bertie and Claude Greatrex. 585 Emma Klaban Applying release of her daughter Eliza Johnson. 586 Inspector Houlgrave Report re home and release of H. Ramjie's daughter. 587 H. Widdicombe Retaining Daniel Stow. 588 w. Newton Absconding of Mary Callaghan. 589 Gawler V. C'tee Misconduct and transfer of Margaret Casey. 590 Destitute Board ' Requesting admission of Rosa Peters' child to Industrial School. 591 Police Misconduct of Arthur Johnston. 592 B. Quinn Requesting permission for daughter to go to brother's funeral. 593 G. Potter Applying for boy in place of Charles Andrews. 594 A. Greatrex Applying for release of her children from Industrial School. 595 Millicent V. C'tee Transfer of Rose Lammon and misconduct of Sarah Green. 596 Girls Reformatory Re girls attending Divinity Service. 597 F.H. Wines, U.S.A. International Conference of Charities and Correction. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 598 S.A. Quicke Reporting illness of children. 599 M.A. Hutchinson Misconduct of Andrew Gay. 600 H. Barker Re Mrs George Hallett taking Emily Bowser. 601 John Pearce Applying for his money. 602 Ann Rodgers Her intention of returning Richard Pillion. 603 A. Badman Intention of returning Walter Bradbrook. 604 H.E. Turner Illness of Albert Shreeves. 605 H. Rasmus Intention of returning S.E. Mayes. 606 Clare v. C'tee Recommending home of Mr E. Gray & applicants for children. \ 607 Millicent V. C'tee Re Sarah Jane Green and application of Mrs Lyons. 608 John Arthur Applying for release of Ernest Ilsey. 609 W. Steed Forwarding description of boar for sale. 610 P. Clohesy Applying for release of Martin Clohesy. 612 G. Guillaume Horne and character of Mrs Rusa. 613 A.W. Bray Requesting permission to take R.B. Cooper [of Aboriginal descent] on mission work. 614 J.H. O'Hara Applying for his money. 615 Port Pirie V. C'tee 'Re transfer of Agnes Clancy to a Protestant home. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 616 D. Chapman Applying for release of Charles Russell. 617 E. Winstanley Retaining granddaughter on service conditions. 618 Societe Generale des General management of prisoners Prisons, France etc. 619 Helen Morice Re increase of wages to Augusta Hines. 620 Mt. Barker v. C'tee Committee matters. 621 Macclesfield V. C'tee Misconduct of Alice Ryan. 622 Inspector Houlgrave Re M. Rushbridge going to Mrs Conlan. 623 Inspector Houlgrave Report re Thomas Blair. 624 R. Spence Re cases at Broken Hill. 625 Police ' Andrew Penman, an uncontrollable boy. 626 J.R. Hamlyn Schooling for children. 627 Jane Rattray Requesting to be removed from Mrs Swift from Orroroo. 628 W. Parker Applying for release of her son. 629 Naracoorte V. C'tee Re sending Grace Blight to Hospital. · 630 "· J. Cottrell Re Robert Ely ·.and applying · for another boy. 631 Dr. J.H. Finnis Re medical attendance on children with Miss Quick. 632 Thomas Bray Recall of Charles Gosling ,requesting it may be reconsidered. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 633 Boys Reformatory Misconduct of S. Galvin, A. Page and A. Greatrex. 634 R. Harper Illness of Elizabeth McGraith. 638 Boys Reformatory Sundry repairs required. 639 E.J. Herbert Re paying wages due to William Rossiter. 643 Mt. Gambier v. C'tee Illness of, and return of Mary Callaghan, names of Committee & absence of Correspondent. 644 Georgetown V. C'tee Recommending Mrs H. D. Bridle be appointed as Visitor for Narridy, and visiting boy at Dr. McDougal's. 645 Inspector Houlgrave Re Mrs Maher as member of Gawler v. C'tee and transfer of Mary A. \ O'Brien to Mrs Bourke. 646 Glenelg V. C'tee Recommending home of Mrs Richardson. 647 Kadina v. C'tee Re Committee, misconduct of Samuel Simmons, and Mrs Kelly's home too far to visit. 648 J.M. Symons Re terms of service of Lizzie Wasley. 649 Mt. Barker Re Mrs Blanchard's home. 650 M.A. Wakely Intending to return William Hosgood and William Chesser. 651 E. Baldwin Re placing children with her as promised. 652 Clare Visiting C'tee Re applicants for children. 653 R. Spence 'Release of Samuel Fitzsimmons and Drewitt and Rivers addresses. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 654 K. McGreevy Enquiring for her relations. 655 Boys Reformatory Release of Charles Lawson. 656 J. McNamara Re his children. 657 Secretary, S.C. Dept. Report re Neil McGilvray's character. 658 Orroroo V. C'tee Re placing Jane Rattray with Mrs Creg and recommending home of Mr Andrewartha. 659 Dr Gault Re visiting children at Miss Quick's & supplying medicine. 660 J. Offler Asking for a pass from Wilmington to Adelaide. 661 K. Bridle Consenting to act on Georgetown Visiting Committee & home of Mrs Coleman. 662 J. Wilson Returning George Cawthorne. 663 William Cleary Report re character of Mr and Mrs Bompke. 664 J. T. Gething Re visiting children and recommending home of Mrs Behmann. 665 E.A. Gibbes Not recommending home of Mrs Lambert. 666 M. Ford Requesting that her daughter may be licensed to her. 667 Wilmington V. C'tee Resignation of Correspondent and suggesting Mrs Wiltshire as a successor. 668 G. Cottrell Stating that Robert Ely is , leaving his employ and applying for another boy. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 669 Kadina V. C'tee Re new members of the Cammi ttee and names not struck off sheets. 670 Henrietta Jones Receipt for maintenance. 671 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Transfer of Ethel and Walter Purvey and other matters. 672 H.W. Hawkins Applying for release of Hillgrove Worley from Industrial School. 673 Yankalilla V. C'tee Forwarding names of members of Committee. 674 Charles Smith Injurious rumors respecting himself and Miss Ward. 675 Mary Smith Intending to return Roberts children. 676 Inspector Houlgrave Relationship between Mrs Eliza ' Bean and Mr Johansen. 677 Inspector Houlgrave Re nurses writing to children placed out. 678 Laura V. C'tee Resignation of Correspondent. 679 N.J. Trembath Calling attention to neglected condition of Ross children. 680 George Hallett Re retaining Edward Hines on subsidy. 681 S.A. Fernie Re boy placed with Mrs S. Moody · of Kilkerrin. 682 Inspector Houlgrave Report re misconduct of Julia Travers with Mrs Opie. 683 Esther Evans Asking that a situation of nurse girl may be found for her. 684 E. Ward Alleged · scandal about her daughter and Mr Smith. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 685 Jane Magar Re her child. 686 E.S. Low Reporting misconduct of Alfred Balhatchet. 687 T. Smith Requesting permission to marry Annie Lindner [Linton]. 688 Riverton V. C'tee Re visiting children after Inspector's visits. 689 E. Brock Denying paternity of Sarah Muldoon's illegitimate child and offering to pay maintenance. 690 Colonial Surgeon Reporting death of Annie Reid. 691 James Greatrex Protesting against his children being released to their mother. 692 E. Paltridge Re deducting portion of wages due to Ethel Martinie for \ misconduct. 693 Katy Forbes [now Mrs Applying for her money. A. Olsen.] 694 C.T. Knerschner Reporting marriage of Minnie Hughes. 695 M. Roberts Re her children. 696 S. Champion Stating intention of returning Daisy Lawson. 697 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re alleged scandal Mr C. Smith and Miss Ward and recommending home of Mrs Knight. 698 Girls Reformatory Absconding of F. Wilment and Kate Lawson. 699 Edith Lowe Report re conduct of Esther Evans. 700 Port Pirie V. C'tee Letters written to children placed out. · GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 701 Mabel Mays Applying for her money. 702 M. Davidson Recommending home of Mrs Davidson. 703 Inspector Baily Report re circumstances etc. of grandparents of Gertrude Folly. 704 M.J. Barber Recommending Zella Wells be placed under special supervision. 705 Girls Reformatory Holiday for Miss Maloney. 706 s. Marks Applying for subsidy for Mary J. Garrett. 707 A. Schulz Re illness of Mrs Krause and children placed with her. 708 W.P. Patter Illness of Mrs Patten [foster parents of John and Caroline Johansen.] 709 Inspector Houlgrave Re paternity of Sarah J. Muldoon's child. 710 Inspector Houlgrave Re Alexander Ewens ability to pay maintenance. 711 Inspector Houlgrave Re Visitor for Goolwa. 712 Inspector Houlgrave Applicants for children at Goolwa. 713 Inspector Baily Report re circumstances etc. of Mr and Mrs Lawson. 714 Inspector Gray Report re release of Hill children. 715 Waterloo V. C'tee Resignation of Correspondent and Visitor for Hamil ton end of district. 716 M.E. White Inability to find address of Mrs Warburton. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 685 Jane Magar Re her child. 686 E.S. Low Reporting misconduct of Alfred Balhatchet. 687 T. Smith Requesting permission to marry Annie Lindner [Linton]. 688 Riverton V. C'tee Re visiting children after Inspector's visits. 689 E. Brock Denying paternity of Sarah Muldoon's illegitimate child and offering to pay maintenance. 690 Colonial Surgeon Reporting death of Annie Reid. 691 James Greatrex Protesting against his children being released to their mother. 692 E. Paltridge Re deducting portion of wages due to Ethel Martinie for misconduct. 693 Katy Forbes [now Mrs Applying for her money. A. Olsen.] 694 C.T. Knerschner Reporting marriage of Minnie Hughes. 695 M. Roberts Re her children. 696 S. Champion Stating intention of returning Daisy Lawson. 697 Mt. Barker V. C'tee Re alleged scandal Mr C. Smith and Miss Ward and recommending home of Mrs Knight. 698 Girls Reformatory Absconding of F. Wilment and Kate Lawson. 699 Edith Lowe Report re conduct of Esther Evans. 700 Port Pirie v. C'tee Letters written to children placed out. · GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 717 Kingston & Hall Re Mrs William Broderick and Sarah Lock's child. 718 William Leighton Inability to pay maintenance due. 719 s. Haslett Inability to find address of Mr Langton. 721 Destitute Board Receipt for wages paid to men who were at Magill. 722 Boys Reformatory Sundry repairs at Industrial School and Boys Reformatory, Magill. 723 Mt. Gambier V. C'tee Re Mrs Kerin and appointing a Correspondent. 724 E. O'Leary Applying for girl in place of Grace Blight. \ 725 Julia Rusa Her present poverty and asking for free passage for her child. 726 T. Litchfield Absconding of John Loechner. 727 Riverton V. C'tee Illness of Sophia Sodemann. 728 James Smith Inability to keep grandchild without subsidy. 729 Evelyn Allen Re Ada Kingstreet writing to her mother. 730 R. Spence His monthly Report. 731 Orroroo v. C'tee Re Committee matters. 732 Kapunda v. C'tee Recommending a child be placed with Mrs Daly. 733 T. Matthiesen Stating her willingness to act as Visitor for Laura. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 734 Kapunda v. C'tee Resignation of Mrs Boyling, and appointment of E.M. Cook. 735 Miss Wright Re outfit of Olive Solly. 736 T. Lamb Re outfit of Walter Bradbrook. 737 L. Clark Applying for her son's money [Thomas Clark]. 738 Anonymous Alleged illtreatment of Edith M. Davis with Mrs Crouch. 740 Inspector Houlgrave Recommending homes for children in Macclesfield and other Districts. 741 Mt. Gambier V. C'tee Child for Mrs Spain and re Mary Callaghan. 742 C. Inman \ Applying for increase of subsidy for Rose Dellow. 743 S. Coare Intention of returning Charles Mends. 744 Yankalilla v. C'tee Re Mrs Baily taking children offered. 745 M.A. Pearson Re conduct of Sarah Hunt. 746 G.S. Martin Maintenance, punishment and release of son John Martin. 747 Inspector Houlgrave Address of Jeisman. 748 A. Keitch Applying for his money. 749 M.J. Braun Re illness of Emily Angoal [Allgood]. 750 Mary Holden, Apology for her conduct towards Girls Reformatory the Ladies' Committee. 751 T. Hudson Re maintenance of daughter. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ·Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 752 M. Lenon Misconduct of Arthur Monaghan. 753 W.G. Gill Returning John Herschansen. 754 Port Pirie V. C'tee Loss of outfit of David Evans by fire. 755 Yankalilla v. C'tee Re Mrs Baily returning Mary Jackson. 756 Inspector Gray Applying for position of Clerk, Police Court Adelaide. 757 H. Bennett Requesting he be removed from Mr Kimber of Clare. 758 Inspector Gray Home and circumstances of Mrs Garie. 759 Joseph Ward Re Roy Huxley. 760 Jane Koen Denying having written letter to May Callaghan. 761 Lucy Long Inability to retain W.J. Bradbrook on service conditions. 762 K. McBain Re paying for school books for Zella Wells. 763 W.P. Patten Re payment of subsidy for Johanson children. 764 E. Muldoon Applying for release of her son. 765 O. & E. Sorenson .Applying. for release of children. 766 Glenelg V. C'tee Report re home of Mrs Madison. 767 Mrs J. Kain Forwarding balance of wages due to Sarah Green. 768 N. McGilvray 'Requesting explanation· of removal of Mary Smith. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 769 H. Sauerbier Home of Mrs Smith. 770 C. Smith Applying for release of his son Charles Smith. 771 Mt. Gambier V. C'tee Re Mary Callaghan & recommending transfer of Mary Smith. 772 Thomas Clark Applying for his money. 773 D.S. Fitzsimmons Arri val of his children and release of his youngest son. 774 Nora Smith Inability to pay maintenance of daughter and re her children. 775 R. Bassett Intention of returning Arthur Ely as unsuitable. 776 Police Address of Alexander McLean. 777 Industrial School \ Misconduct of Wardswoman Leyden. 778 Boys Reformatory Absconding of John Martin. 779 R. Harper Re alleged ill treatment of Pearce children. 780 J.J. Hynes Inability to pay maintenance of Kate Rowe's child. 781 Elizabeth Simpson Applying for her money. 782 L. Golden Illness of George Bryant. 783 Destitute Board Maintenance of Charlotte Bailly and Susan Matters. 784 Wood Son & Co. Re supply of butter to Girls Reformatory. 785 William Hutchins Asking for particulars re Annie 'Eckhold. 786 Clara Meyler Receipt for Title Deed of part Section 90 Township of Hanson. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1891 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 787 Boys Reformatory Leakage in roof. 788 H.R. Guerin Inability to forward address of Henry Smith. 789 John Mckeough Intention of returning Thomas Blair. 790 L. Crouch Asking for name of writer of anonymous letter re illtreatment of child. 791 Police Report re neglected children Elizabeth and Edith Tonkin. 792 E. McEvoy Re adoption of Kate McMahon. 793 Mrs Rusa Release and maintenance of Archibald Willis. 794 Strathalbyn V. C'tee Home for Wells children and recommending another child be \ placed with Mrs Slater. 795 Inspector Houlgrave Name of Correspondent, Mt. Gambier V. C'tee and re Mary Callaghan's address. 796 Inspector Houlgrave Re home for Mary Ann Smith. 797 James Smith Suggesting extra legislation re removal of children from brothels. 798 J. McDonald Re girl for Mrs Rice. 799 Police Re case of Gertrude Mekards. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1892 NO. WRITER SUBJECT NO RECORDS HELD FOR 1892 \ GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1893 NO. WRITER SUBJECT NO RECORDS HELD FOR 1893 \ GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1894 NO. WRITER SUBJECT NO RECORDS HELD FOR 1894 GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 100 Girls Reformatory Absconding of M. Perrens. 101 S.F. Cullen Resignation as Visitor for Hamilton. Suggesting Mrs T. Windebank. 102 Mrs H. Symons Requesting pass for Emily Graham's return. 103 E. Harding Visiting children at Black Rock. 104 E.H. Lewis Permission to visit her son. 105 Ernest Bone Mdney left at Mr Bartlett's. 106 Matron, Girls Suggesting alterations to cells Reformatory and closets at Girls Reformatory. 107 Wilmington V. C'tee Transfer of Rebecca Gwynne to Mrs Gogler. 108 Police Report re Theresa McGree. \ 109 Jane Marston Requesting removal of Hilda Cottrell. 110 Sam Dennison Attendance of Frank Hanzon at school. 111 Boys Reformatory Presents for boys in the lower classes. 112 Alfred Dean Applying for his niece Eva May Rhiem Khan. 113 Mrs w.c. Brook Inability to keep Sarah Hart longer. 114 Ellen Murphy Reporting Elizabeth Evenden rushed by a bull. 115 P. O'Loughlin Stating intention of returning Uriah Holland and applying for another boy. 116 F.G. Bowman Applying for his money. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 117 L. Latter per Charles Reporting Florence Day becoming w. Edmund uncontrollable. 118 A. Jones Misconduct of George D. Phillips •. 119 R. Fiddes Applying for his money. 120 John Sparks for H.L. Maintenance of H.R. Bean's Bean children. 121 E. Buckerf ield Misconduct of Catherine Snow. 122 James Ryan Applying for adoption of Catherine O'Brien. 123 Police Admission of John Walker's child to the Industrial School. 124 A. Howard Re keeping Harold Woods from school. 125 Gawler V. C'tee Mrs O'Hare's illness and \ returning Margaret Ryan. 126 Thomas Costello Asking permission to transfer Arthur Monaghen to John White. 127 Catherine Diggins Applying for release of her grandson Charles Diggins. 128 Hammond V. C'tee Mr J. Donnellan keeping Henry O'Brien from school and girl for Mrs Gum. 129 Inspector Bee Report re Matilda Meineke. 130 Father T. O'Brien Re admission of Henry E. Bailey's child to Industrial School. 131 T. Barker Alleged illtreatment of Edith Hutchings by School Master. 132 A.H. Landseer ,Resignation as Visitor for Milang. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 133 Police Report re Grace Hams, an uncontrollable girl. 134 Chief Storekeeper Re keys to be fitted under contract items nos. 650, 651, 652. 135 Wm. Thomas Shapter Resigning as Visitor for Goolwa. 136 Police Absconding of Charles and Alfred Tucker. 137 Kapunda v. C'tee Re transferring Agnes Trenwith from Mrs McCulloch to Mrs Madrill. 138 Boys Reformatory List of boys eligible for service. 139 M.W. Belcher Resigning as member of Georgetown Visiting Committee. 140 N. Proleta Mrs Dunn's letter re illness of ' William Proleta. 141 A.W. Mudge Requesting reduction of wages due to Edward Glover. 142 Quern v. C'tee Transfer of Amy Coulson and home for Hilda Cottrell. 143 M. Craig Re Mrs Hamilton's child. 144 R. Willing Re summons for wages due to Alfred Spooner. 145 Thomas Dunstan Re transfer of Thomas Blair from Mr. Vogt Jnr. to Mr. M. Vogt Senr. 146 M. Hooper Applying for portion of her money. 147 Boys Reformatory Re changing visiting day. 148 Gumeracha V. C'tee Child for Mr Crowhurst and appointing Mrs Verco as Visitor for Kersbrook. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 149 Kapunda v. C'tee Children for Mrs Kennedy and home for Francis Coghlin. 150 Kapunda v. C'tee Admission of William Crowley to the Hospital. 151 Mount Barker v. C'tee Theft committed by ~homas Mattinson placed with Mrs Burls. 152 G. Johnson Applying for a girl in place of Mary Crittenden. 153 T. Robinson Requesting permission to leave Mary Tunbridge with Mrs Dassel during his absence in England. 154 Police Report re Albert McDermott, an uncontrollable boy. 155 Girls Reformatory Notice of proceedings for assaulting Florence Turner. 157 Girls Reformatory List of girls eligible for service. 158 Inspector Bee Home and character of Vincent Haines. 159 Inspector Bee Report re Edgar Poloock with Mr Donaldson. 160 N. Brogan Girl in exchange for Annie Muldoon. 161 E. Treleaven Stating her intention of returning Mabel Tomlinson. 162 Dr. Cleland Fred A. Smith, his health report. 163 Orroroo V. C'tee Transfer of Sarah Hart to Mrs Pasco and her wages. 164 Police Report re Frederick William Strugnel, an uncontro'llable boy. 165 Inspector Houlgrave Re Elizabeth Fry. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 166 Mrs Wheatley Reporting misconduct of Percy Wheatley. 167 Boys Reformatory Work done by the inmates to be exhibited at the Exhibition. 168 K.R. Bean Re maintenance of her children. 169 Inspector Bee Report re character and circumstances of Mrs Quigley. 170 A.L. Benda Illness of Margaret Goodwin and applying for Elizabeth O'Sullivan. 171 Police Report re Charles Clark, an uncontrollable boy. 172 D.J. McNamara Re school books supplied to State children. 173 Thomas H. Nicolle Misconduct of Florence E. Dyke. 174 Richard Phelan \ Applying for his money. 175 John Smith Requesting wages due to Alice Ryan to remain until after harvest. 176 Orroroo v. C'tee Home for Margaret Bradbrook. 177 Mrs W. Nichols Maintenance and release of her [formerly Media E. child Arthur G. Stephenson. Stephenson] 178 Police Address of Charles Henry Tonkin. . 179 W.Go Cook Applying for release of his granddaugter Ruby McLean. 180 E. Spratt Her inability to pay maintenance for Emma Spratt. 181 Angaston v. C'tee Resignation of Mrs E. Slater as member of Committee and children 'for Mrs Clark. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 182 Boys Refor_matory Recommending that William McNally be placed with his parents. 183 Inspector Houlgrave Paternity of Annie Herschansen's child and refusal of Mr Lawrence to allow his son to marry her. 184 Police Absconding of Benjamin Vickers. 185 C.A. Weltke Absconding of Henry Maynard. 186 Walter Bray Applying for his brothers' address. 187 Kingston & Ash, Applying for cheque due to Mrs Solicitors Elizabeth Russell. 188 B. Lindsay, Boys Applying for increase of salary. Reformatory 189 C. Martin Sating her intention of returning Margaret Bradbrook. \ 190 Police Report re neglected Carlisle children. 191 C. Thamm Requesting maintenance money. 192 C. H. Harrison Applying for release of his son. 193 Srathalbyn v. C'tee Medical officer fro children placed out in Brinkley district. 194 W.P. Cummins Applying for girl in place of Ellen Pierce. 195 E.J. Chapel Medical certificate re Mary _Lamb's eyes. 196 S. Denison Requesting removal of Frank Hanyon. 197 E. Olsen Requesting removal of Phillip H. Prime. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 198 Chief Storekeeper Re crushed oats supplied to Boys Reformatory. 199 E. Cavanagh Re his money. 235 Boys Reformatory Reporting attempted burglaries. 500 Girls Reformatory Accident to Alice Ahearn. 501 R. McDonnell Returning Harry Drayton. 502 E.S. Pearl Cases at Broken Hill. [Includes letter from James Coglin.] 503 M.J. Barr Smith Mrs McGovern's inability to pay maintenance for her son. 504 E. Freeman Stating her inability to maintain her children. 505 John Snow Reporting illtreatment of Mrs George Holbertson [also includes letter from Secretary, Kings tori Village Association on same \ subject]. 506 Dr. Bennett Forwarding account for medical attendance on William McMahon. 507 J.H. Golding Applying for release of her sister Ethel Cox from Girls Reformatory. 508 J. Wood Applying for her money. 509 Police Report re neglected Carr children. 510 A. Taylor Illness of Florence Blundey & Maude Lower & re sending Florence Blundey to school. 511 Gawler V. C'tee Re proposed visit of Secretary, State Children's Department to Gawler. 512 Police Address of Thomas D. Brenner. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 513 Police Address of William Bennett. 514 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Sarah Griffen and Alice Cahill. 515 Edith Childs Applying for her money. 516 J. Light Re keeping Jessie McLean from school. 517 B. McDonnell Requesting a reduction in wages of William Muldoon. 518 Yankalilla v. C'tee Asking for name of Medical Officer, Second Valley and Rapid Bay. 519 E.A. Sanders Re committal of children Meldrum. 520 Police Address and circumstances of Andrew Stoneham. 521 Bennett & Symons Inability of Henry Fisk to pay maintenance of his son. 522 Sisters of St. Joseph, Re address of Miss Shea and Mrs Norwood Refuge Griffen. 523 Archbishop Carr, Stating his inability to forward Melbourne particulars of marriage between Thomas Fowler and Alice McCabe. 524 Police Report re character and circumstances of Mrs Ah Choy. 525 A. Hynes Protesting against reduction in subsidy. 526 H. Maynard Stating can obtain situation for William Blucher. 527 L. Toole Reporting misconduct of George Fitzsimmons. 528 E.J. Chappel Returning Mary Lamb on account of theft. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 529 James Harris Resigning as Visitor for Hamley Bridge, wages due to Edi th Wren and weakness of E. McEllister. 530 John Stanton Applying for a boy and wages due to Emily Pitt. 531 W. Whyte Keeping Arthur McLean on service conditions. 532 H.E. Wright Asking Council to reconsider her application for more children. 533 Clare V. C'tee Misconduct of Nicholas Connolly and Mr Stevens' home too lonely for one child. 534 Mt. Gambier v. C'tee Home of Mrs Mansell, placing Robert Gardiner at Mt Gambier and committal of child with Mrs Cavanagh. 535 A. Litchfield Reporting petty thefts committed by Lizzie Simmons. \ 536 R.J. Underdown Applying for release of Ellen Copeland. 537 Riverton V. C'tee Report re Rose Cawthorne with Mrs Elliott. 538 William Spiers Illness of E.A. D'Arcy. 539 H.A. Rowe and others Protesting against reduction in subsidy. 541 F. Clark Requesting subsidy be paid for Lily Deverson. 542 H. Fisk Re committal of his son. 543 D. Broderick Adoption of Minnie McEnhill. 544 G. Cawthorne Applying for his bank book. 546 Dr. F. W.\ Topham 'Removal of tonsils of Stanley Lorentzen. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 547 H. Lattorff Returning William Spinks. 548 Girls Reformatory Turner vs. Holden, Supreme Court. 549 Patrick McGovern Applying for portion of his money. 550 Industrial School Misconduct of May Congee and Annie Holly. 551 J.W. Henderson Re paying wages to his neice Matilda Henderson. 552 Richard Pillion Applying for his money. 553 Frank Konopka Applying for release of his daughter Annie. 554 E.M. Darby Returning Ellie E. Baldock on account of leaving the district. 555 Anderson & Castle, Re children McKinty. Solicitors \ 562 H. Lattorff Re wages due to William Spinks. 563 Police Re estate of the late Mrs Gilder. 564 W.H. Wait Subsidy for child offered. 565 S. Montgomery Returning Emily Graham. 566 W.B. Wren Advertising for missing friends. 568 Julia Berwick Transfer of Phillip Trigus to Mrs Woods. 569 R.H. Edmunds Report re Charles Osborne. 570 A. Garrett Re her application for a child. 572 A.A. O'Donnell Asking why her application for a child has not been approved. 573 Mrs O'Hare Re wages due to Margaret Ryan. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 574 David Paton Mesdames McLellan & McKay consenting to act as members of Goodwood v. C'tee. 575 Police Report of circumstances of Alexander McLean. 576 Police, Victoria Report of cicumstances etc. of John McLeod. 577 A. Seal Stating keeping William Brams on service conditions. 578 c. Woolnough Re transferring Florence Mills to Mrs Gill. 579 Clare V. C'tee Homes of Mesdames Dunstan and Jordan, re Sarah Fuch and ·children for Mesds. Larkey and Collin. 580 Chief Storekeeper Re tea supplied by contractor Joel Lyms. 581 Girls Reformatory Applying for bedsteads for wardswomen. 582 E.N. Nicholls, Asking for information re Woman's Christian Juvenile Court and crimes Temperance Union against children. 584 Salvation Army Re maintenance of Jane Bottrill and child. 585 Lizzie O'Keefe Re transferring Lavinia Sturtzell to her. 586 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Emma Boswell. 587 Ellen Murphy Returning Elizabeth Evenden. 588 c. Waterman Applying for release of his son W.D. Waterman. 589 Police Report re Mr and Mrs Shultz. 590 Secretary, State Misconduct of Amy Smith. Children's Department GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1895 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 594 Emma Keynes Reporting death of Mrs Winstanly, grandmother of Eveline and Herbert Eldridge. 595 Patrick Ronan Requesting reduction in wages of John Yates. 596 Secretary, State Re T.G. Vaughton's home. Children's Department 597 R.L.Tapley, Solicitor Re Hunter vs. Silver. 599 A. Heinemann Reporting illness of Robert Dickenson. \ GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT l•. 1 Industrial School Recommending Edith Langebourne return to Mrs T. Springbett. ?-ff, ,. 2 Industrial School Reporting misconduct of Louisa Preston. 3 Secretary, State Mrs Rintoul's reason for Children's Dept. returnini Ethel Coulter. 4 Secretary, State Mrs Povall taking a Hotel and Children's Dept. retaining Violet Buttle. .. ·~.-~ 5 Police Character of Emily Ethel.. James. 6 J. Shulbourne Applying for his money. [FulbournJ 7 John Dickenson Applying for his money. 8 Gawler Visiting C'tee Eva M. , Lorentzen to Adelaide Hospital · and r~commending Miss Lines' home for Edi th L'ai\e. 9 Sarah Griffen retitionirig that .. he~ daughter 1 Sa:r;ah ...... Alice .. ,.-.~;q~i~fen .' in Girls Reformatory may · be licensed to her~ ~ .:• . ,,-!;;~ 11 M. Pavy Unsatisfactory c6nduct of Amy Joy. ~ 12 J. Raston Maintenance· remitted ,,by her son. . : . •l'·" ~.\ ·~ 13 Industrial School Requesting Children's Hour and Young Agriculturalist (be supplied'. to the ~,Industrial 4 School. ' 14 Industrial School ~eporting state of playground at Industrial School. ~ 15 Ann Shipp Applying for releas~ of her son Walter Shipp. r 16 Industrial School Recommending girl for Mrs McNeil and re Elizabeth McGrath's removal from Mrs Leech's home . .> GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 17 W. Wasley Applying for release of his daughter Elizabeth Jane Wasley from Girl's Reformatory. 18 Richard Willing Seeking reduction of Alfred W. Spooner's wages. 20 Gertrude Brown Applying for her money. 22 E. Lowe Reason for returning Leslie Jordan Jeffries. 23 Girls Reformatory Extension of sentence of Violet Rawlinson and Harriet E. Benson. 24 Clare Visiting C'tee Removal of Nellie [Mary] Barton and [?] Connelly. Transfer of Middleton & Brewster. Christmas treat & waterhole at Adams • ·'; . ' 25 Mount Barker Visiting Recommending children for Mesdames Blanchard, Lacey, Burls, Howard and Possingham. 26 Industrial School A.psconding of John Johansen. 27 E.G. Hunter Maintenance of her children. 28 c. Martulich Requesting removal of Catherine ·Chambers. 29 Secretary, State Application for payment of Children's Department Children's Savings. 30 S.M. Adams Recommending Mrs Danvers' home for Arthur Green. 31 Jane Wright Applying for her money. 32 E. Kohl en Re Edith Smillie and her infant. 33 Mrs Quigley Requesting permission to take Margaret Ferguson to Fords. 34 E. Campbell Registered letter in maiden name re adoption of Mary L. Sturtzell. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 35 J. Harris Recommending change df home' for Edith E. Wren. ·"' -t ·I «.t'.·· 36 Mrs J. Cummins Ethel Bean' s complaint ab~ut over work. 37 Angaston Visiting Seeking advice re James Henry Committee Stephen's misconduct. iw!H·Jif• ~.• 38 Police Report om Mrs Field's circumstances. .;} "· .·... '·,,. 39 Lucy Nigris Reporting death of Elizabeth J. Hart. 40 George Parker Absconding and misconduct of Albert Muller. ,. ' :$ti''.« 41 Destitute Board Records of licensed ~~oste~ mothers. •' .." . 42 George Middleton Requesting admission of Ada Malthouse to Wallaro6 ~ospital. . -~ ... 43 Julia Farr Forwarding :.·resiiiation a" member ' of.Council. -~. ,•>..• ~. _,:'!· '\. 44 Julia Farr Stating' -t;:hat orphan" girls wou.l,d be >:"tr~ceived. at ~t~e Orphan Home, Carrington Street~'' .... ~ . t- . 45 Kate Atkin Asking for whereabouts of her children. · ,, :'.\". .~;c· 46 Mrs Holden, Girls Applying for three days leave. Reformatory ·¥,- 47 Edward H. Muldoon Applying for his ·mon~y. \; ·. 48 D.J. Clickett Applying for his .mon~y. ~~ 49 Ellen Moran Applying for her money. :( ~ 50 Thomas Clark Neglected daughter of the late Allan Ferguson. .~ ' 51 M. McKenney Unsuitability of Thomas ~~lair ifod reduction of wages. ' ··~ · ·~ ~ GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 52 A. Kilham Re his daughter Dora Kilham. 53 Secretary, State Mrs Earley, application for increased subsidy for Beatrice Garrett. 54 Fanny Tunbridge Applying for her money. 55 Public Trustee Re estate of Samuel Willis and maintenance of Elsie M. Willis. 56 Police, W.A. Report re James Rowitt's circumstances. 57 John Clifford Reporting death of his wife and retaining Phillip Mccallum. Police Reporting inability of Mrs Houston to take Jane Bottrill. 59 Alfred Searle Reporting misconduct of John Atkinson. 60 Riverton Visiting, Stating Mrs McPherson's Committee intention of returing Percy Ransom. 61 Carrieton Visiting Home for Agnes Trenwith. Committee 62 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Elsie Scott. 63 Secretary, State Family and home of William Children's Department Simmons. 64 Police Frederick Allen Smith, an uncontrollable boy. 65 Girls Reformatory Complaint as to action of Florence Turner. 66 Mary Heggaton Misconduct of Florence Knack. 67 Dr. Clindening Report re homes of foster mothers. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 68 W.J. Hone Asking cost of maintenance of a child committed to the State Children's Department. 69 Elizabeth Thompson Reporting Mrs w. B. Hill's treatment of her. 70 Girls Reformatory Absconding of H. Benson, M. Brehner, B. Meinke, E. Copeland, M. Bradley, E. Coad and F. Wiesmeyer. . .'~··\~ 71 Hammond Visiting Glasses for Catherine Clickett. Committee 72 E.E. Blackmore Re children placed out in District. 73 Advertiser Alleged ill-treatment of Ah .Qua by Way Lee. 74 Secretary, State Mrs Pritchard's intention of returning · Mary A. Tµckwell Children's Dept. 1.... temporarily. \ \ .\ 75 Harriet Morris Re adoption of .her grand daughter. (i•. ~:.. ~ ~-· . ~ 1 . . .· ''\;,.; 76 J.S. Jones Resigning .. 3 her· position as \Tisi tor ··for ·' district of Rosewater.. ·~"'' 77 James Coad Applying fo~ hi~ ~on~y. .·,,, ' 78 Police Reporting death of Allen Fergusson. t 79 Mrs Schneider Taking children placed with her to Port Pirie. :-.·. .!~, ,• < 80 Joseph Cook Refusing to' pay ma':i.ntenance of his wife. '. :f 81 Alfred Balhatchel Applying for balance of his money. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 82 Secretary, State Report of payments made to, and Children's Dept. applications by, children for money. 83 Bertram Smith Applying for his money. 84 Norman Lewis Applying for his money. 85 H. Howard Returning Mabel Scammell. 86 M. Axford Applying for his money. 87 Rev. B. Waugh, Asking for annual reports. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children 88 c. Ballard Applying for his money. 89 Gumeracha Visiting Resignation of Mrs Cornish as Committee member of Visiting Committee, and recommending Mrs Henderson as her successor. 90 E.E. Dawson Monies spent on account of J.D. Good. 91 Inspector Houlgrave George King's refusal to sign order for maintenance of Adelaide Moor's illegimitate child. 92 Thomas J. Price Re Sydney Dearmer and absconders from Boys Reformatory at Broken Hill. 93 Industrial School Absconding of John Johanson. 94 Pekina Visiting Inability to visit home of Mrs Committee Duffy and suggesting a Visitor be appointed. 95 Ellen Vawser Applying for release of her children. 96 S.E. Alexander Resigning as Visitor for Port Augusta and recommending Mrs Lumsden as her successor. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT .,. ,_·. 97 Inspectress Report re home of Ann -Bramfield, licensed foster mother. 98 A.W. Green, N.s.w. Asking for cost per. he,~d of Government Asylums infirm destitute persons. Department ~· 98A Dr. A.F. Smith Forwarding accourit and wages re Mary Werehon. >.ti~ 99 James Coad Applying for his money. 200 Gumeracha Visiting Returning Elizabeth Evandale. Committee 201 Boys Reformatory Absconding of John Johanson and punishment to absconders. ~~ 202 E. Beevor Returning Benjamin' vickers and re his good conduct. '"~, ·'· 203 Police List of Keepers of Lying-in Homes in City and sub.urbs. · [Mrs Turner, .. Angas .;_St~, Mrs Lawson, Flinders St.," Mrs Klaebe, Hanson St., Mrs Reaney, Pulteney St., Mrs · .. Marceau, Hackney (unlicensed), ~oman Catholic ·"Refuge, Norwood, Salvation Army · Maternity. Home, Morphett St. ] ..,,.~ ,.•' .:!'. ·'lo-' 204 C.A. Gray Re outfit of Andrew Gay. 205 C.H. Hollingdrake Death of Mrs Stoneham. 206 Mount Barker Visiting Transfer of children with Mrs Committee Fry to Mrs Possingnam. 207 F.F.C. Schulz Reporting illness of Harriet Greens lade place~ with Mrs Bromley. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ' Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 208 F. Fry Returning of Henry H. Hillston and William J. Spicer on account of leaving the District. 209 Boys Reformatory Absconding of R.W. Sutton. 210 G. Kidman Returning John Anderson. 211 Inspectress Report re home and chararcter of Mrs Connor. 212 Inspector Bee Report re Lying-in homes kept by Mesdames Smith, Cherry and Harper. 213 Inspector Bee Report re Mrs Hawkins. 214 Secretary, S.C.D. Mrs Hill's requests to keep Sarah Lyons home one day each week. 215 G.A. Broadbent Stating difficulty in visiting· children. \ 216 Police Re Mesdames Grigg, Williams, Phillips and Fairclough keeping unlicensed Lying-in Homes. 217 William Dale, Relief Stating his inability to forward Department , W.A. address of Murray Middleton. 218 William Dale His inability to forward address of Harry Nockhold. 219 Police Report re neglected children Bertie and Catherine Jones. 220 Mrs Champion Re medical advice for Annie Farr.· 221 Mount Gambier v.c. Drawing attention to deficiency in outfit of William Rogers. 222 M. Gillard Forwarding her resignation as member of Ciarendon Visiting Committee. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT .Et=' 223 Inspector Bee Report re children placed with Mrs Johnson selling papers . . .J. l 224 Hammond Visiting C'tee Stating Mr Cunningham's intention of returning · John Owens. .:\ 225 Inspectress Reports on vario~s persons. 226 Thomas M. Millar Ah Sing maintenance'· of his child. 227 W.R. Boothby, Sheriff Release from gaol of Elizab~th Copeland. .•·, 1:--ir, 228 Mrs J. Jones Applying for release of her son Ernest V. Jones. ·'·"f· 229 Goodwood Visiting C' tee Resignation of corres,ponden.t and recommending Mrs Farrell as her successor. 230 Secretary, State Stating Flore~be Ni~on;ha~ing Children's Dept. passed the Compulsory Standard.l' .. \ 231 Industrial School Letter from .A._·· Bri§,bane ,re ·i Mr Ballenger's treatment to " Annie Sorrenson. 11·· 232 Police Report re William ·'l-'~ohn Neagle, .an uncontrollable boy. 233 Police Reporting infant Ivy ;,.Taylor·· with Mrs , Emily Newson, an ., unl.~censed foster mother. •~r 234 A.E. Hornabrook Resigning as member of the Kapuhda Visiting'comritittee. 236 Public Trustee Re eS'tate late Dr. Nicholls . .. . 237 A.E. Smith Applyir:ig, ·· for James. R. Mayes' money . r ·: .:'~; .,, 238 J. Treleaven Wag~s due to Mab~l Tomlinsori paying reluctantly . ...., GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 239 Police, Mt. Gambier Forwarding address of J.W. Beal. 240 Yorketown v. C'tee Difficulty in visiting children. 241 Orroroo V. C'tee Difficulty in visitiing children. 242 Mrs Yates Expiration of sentence of Emily Coad. 243 Louisa Burns Applying for release of her sister Annie Bade. 244 Inspector Houlgrave Mrs Dunkley's intention of returning Florence Nixon. 245 .Boys Reformatory Requesting that a cow shed be erected. 246 Inspector Bee Re Mrs Ryan acting as foster mother. 247 R.W. Pobjoy That Mrs Pobjoy will · act as \ Visitor for Blackwood, Coromandel Valley and Cherry Gardens. 248 Police, Terowie Forwarding · names of I>ersons keeping Lying-in Homes. 249 E. Whibley Reporting misconduct of John Rattray. 250 Peter Ward His inability to forward wages due to F.E. Bean. 251 John Larkey Applying for his money. 252 Miss Davenport Resigning as Visitor for Echunga. 253 Girls Reformatory Forwarding list of girls eligible for service. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List { 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 254 William Dale His inability to forw~rd address of Thomas Driscoll and, Wm. Thomas Shadd.' [Contains photograph of Thomas Driscoll and a female child.],· .-)1 ·:.-~;:• 255 Archbishop O'Reily Drawing attention to:~ new regulation of Council which he feels will disadvantage Catholic children. .• .. i 256 Girls Reformatory Home for J. Keane, applications for girls generally. 257 G. Illman Reports on children visited in his District and sugge_st~ng Mrs Illman be appointed as Visitor . . j' : ·;.. i. 258 J. Broggan Returning Harriet Doran. ...~ 259 Police Address of Joseph Cook. 260 William John Kitts Re wages due to Emily Coad. ; ; ;; ~·.~ 261 Gawler Visiting C'tee Applying for a girl '£or Mrs M. Cunningham. 262 Clare Visiting C'tee Illness of }"irs Pin~ and temporary transfer ·of Essie & Jessie Langford .'from her ~to Mrs Eva Symons. ·· " : 263 M.E. Hyde Misconduct of Philip Lounder. ..., 264 S. Frost Requesting permission td, visit her grandchild ':;Lillian Blanch Campbell. . · 265 Dr. Norman Walter Resigning as Medical O~fi6er for the District of Yankalilla . . { :,_; 266 Inspector Bee Neglected condition. of William Higgins placed -.. with saniuel Manning. 267 Girls Reformatory , Applying for two days leave of absence of Matron. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 268 Industrial School Reporting accident to Myrtle Ferguson. 269 Police Forwarding address of Thomas Augwin. 270 P.A. Cant Re his child. 271 Hammond Visiting C' tee . Re Frank Freeman remaining with Mrs Cunningham, and transfer of John Owens to Mr Devitt & Mr James Henderson returning Edward Coad. 272 Police Report re character of Minnie Anthony. 273 Boys Reformatory Applying for two weeks leave of absence for Superintendent. 274 Dr. Otto w. Smith Re Lying-in Homes at Clare. 275 Mount Barker V. C'tee Report re home of Mrs Hawke & \ visiting children generally~ 276 Inspectress Report' re character of Mrs Cooke. 277 c. Nairne Applying for one weeks leave of absence. 278 M. L. .Despaid Stating her intention of returning Elsie Dempster. 279 T. Squires Stating his intention of returning Charles Tucker. 280 Inspector Houlgrave Re Visitors for Truro and Rhine Villa. 281 Quorn Visiting C'tee Removal of Hilda Cottrill from Mrs Kelly. 282 W.A. Clark Returning Amy Coulston. 283 Clarendon Visiting Forwarding resignation of Committee correspondent. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 284 Gawler Visiting C'tee Transfer of Lena Wesendorff from Mrs Lock to Mrs Harker, children remaining with Mrs Lock and visitation for A. Maud Phillips. 285 A.B. Robinson Returning Jane Bowman. 286 M.F. Kain Returning Isabella Keane. I 287 James Rankine Neglected condition of children Jolly, asking for assistance of Council. 288 G. James Re admission of Mrs Griffiths' child. 289 Mrs J. Rodgers Returning Elizabeth and ?Agnes Ferguson. ,,_ . 290 Colonial Surgeon Requesting temporary admission of Francis Casserotte, born in the Adelaide Lunatic Asylum. 291 E. Dall Returning Gertrude Smart. \ ... ~~ 292 The Secretary General Rules for the Girls Reformatory. .lj i ·~~ 293 The Secretary General Rules for the· Boys Reformatory. 294 James Dean Re Baxter & Saddler's guarantee. 295 W. Dale Arthur O'Neil's ability to support his children. 296 A. Bairl Requesting reduction in Emily Graham's wages. 297 Boys Reformatory Reporting damage done to building by recent gale. 298 T.P. Dempsey Re outfit of Barton Owens. 299 William Dale Maintenance of his son James Fitzpatrick. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ' Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 299A Girls' Reformatory May O'Reilly recommended for Mrs Place. 403 Port Pirie v. C'tee Committee matters. 404 M.F. Kain Asking for reduction in wages of Mary Rushbridge. 406 A. Stanley Investment of deposit in National Bank. 407 H. Wells Re outfit of Elizabeth Kenack. 408 Hines E. Constable Requesting return of Ernest Dalcom to his care. 409 .A. Warburton, ·House of Re Roy Cave. Mercy, Walkerville 410 Police Re John Ignatius Carr. 411 N. Evans Her intention of returning Helena Blight [Blyth] as \ unsuitable. \ 412 W.H. Coe His inability to pay five shillings per week for maintenance of his son. 413 Clare V. C'tee Transfer of William Harrison from Mrs McKinnion to Mr A. Har~er, Eva Symons receipt forwarding and re Langsford children. 414 John Blunsden Returning Charles Davis on account of misconduct. 415 S.R. Williams Mrs Hills intention of returning Elizabeth Adamson. 416 Emily Seabran Applying for release of her son Charles Robert Hughes. 417 Secretary, State Report re children O'Neil with Children's Dept. Mr Patrick Graney. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 418 E.S. Nesbit Applying for two weeks leave of absence. t .,1 419 Denis Trainor Reporting that Thomas McKay has gone to Warracknabeal. 420 F.S. Hone Forwarding her address. 421 Boys Reformatory Recommending that F.V. Hales not be released. 422 Adelaide Tanner Asking that she "may ··· keep Florence Lommon [Lowman] without wages. 423 Clare Visiting C'tee Admission of Mrs Pycroft's daughter's illegitimate child. 424 Edward Cawthorne Applying for his money. '• 425 Mary Naughton Returning Margaret O'K~efe: 't 426 E. Milard Applying for release of .,_her children Vawser. \ \ 427 Inspector Houlgrave Alleged assault on Margaret O'Keefe by Mrs Naughton. 434 Police· Neglected condition of children Hanson. ·" 436 Amy Joy Applying for her mother's rings [contents missing]. 437 Mt Barker Visiting Re Mrs Stevens' returning Committee Percival E. Bottrill and 'her home. \ 438 John Bews Jr. Reporting misconduct of Phillip Besley. 440 W. Thompson Returning Violet Vawser. 444 Boys Reformatory Absconding of William Wilson. 445 M.A. Sunman Re Adelaide McLean spending her money on clothes for the winter. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ' Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 452 A. Kaire Reporting misconduct of Emily Graham. 454 A. Parsons Returning Amy Joy. 500 Jane Raston Stating her inability to pay for maintenance of grand children. 501 Boys Reformatory Recommending that Peter Simpson, John Simpson, Theodore Kildall and Alfred Bailey be transferred to the Industrial School. 502 E. Rogers Stating that Sydney Ballard has left his employ. 503 Gawler v. C'tee Re children for Mrs Doyle, appointment of Mrs Prendergast and children for Mrs Murphy. 504 Police Circumstances of P.J. Curry. 505 Colonial Surgeon' Re Emma Jane Dickers. \ 506 Harriet Heneker Applying for release of her son. 507 Girls Reformatory Applying for sewing machine and matting for office. 508 A. Thompson Re transferring Harold and Beaumont Fletcher from her to Mrs Smith. 509 M. Hammond Applying for release of her child John Black. 510 William H.R. Bean Reporting misconduct of his wife and requesting she be not allowed to interview her children. 511 C. Payne Changing Edith Davis for another girl on account of misconduct. 512 R. Crossfield Re his money. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 513 Hammond Visiting C'tee Mrs J. W. Cunningham's~·intention of retaining Frank Freeman~ 514 Secretary, State Report re James Murphy drinking Children's Dept. and neglectng his children. 515 E.E. Seager Applying for release of her ·son George Seager. 516 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Alice A' Hearn ··and Emily Coad. 517 Mt. Barker Visiting Recommending removal of Albert C'tee Clark from Mr Mills ·'and' young children for Mrs Burls . . .:.. 518 Secretary, State Death of Mrs w. H. Garson, and Children's Dept. transfer of Margaret Garson or Elizabeth Armstrong ta Miss Euphemia H. Garson. ·~ 520 E. Hunter Asking that Order of Court ~ade against her may be rescinded. 521 C. Houlgrave Applying for seven days leave of .absence. 522 Michael Corcoran Applying for a boy. 523 Charles Budge, Town Asking for instructions re Clerk, Gladstone neglected children Karcher. 525 James Gum Re changing Olive Martin 1or another girl. 526 Police Alleged neglected condition of children Gray. 527 Police Report re character of Mrs Keane and daughter. carbona~e of iron 528 E. Kaire Applying for ·.·· for Jane F. Bowman. · 529 Inspectress Recommending that Mary Ann Allen have a licence for two children. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER .SUBJECT 530 Macclesfield v. C'tee Stating terms on which Mrs McMahon will keep Alice McNally. 531 J.P. Nankivell Returning Frank Garie on account of his misconduct. 532 R. Grossfield Requesting determination of Indentures and complaining of employer. 533 Revd. John Healy Re illness of Charles Diggins. 534 M.J. McGrath Stating terms on which he will keep Rose and Maud Dunn. 525 P. Leo Reporting death of his wife, and stating his willingness to visit children in his District. 536 F. Martin Applying for release of his daughter Olive Martin. 537 Police, Broken Hill Re William Smith. \ 538 D. Brady Reporting absconding of George Corsey. 539 James Noye Acknowledging receipt of Secretary's letter. 540 Frances Hier Reporting accident to Elizabeth Tucker. 541 John Brogan Re claim for wages due to Harriet Doran. 542 Sarah Fuchs Applying for portion of her money. 543 Police Re wages paid to August Bungert. 544 Police, Victoria John Coglin's denial as to paternity of Matilda McMahon's child. 545 Police, Victoria Report re circumstances of Charles Newcombe. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 546 Police Report re address and circumstances of Joseph Turner and wife. 547 Anonymous Report re Mrs Grunklee's [?] home. 548 Police, Sydney Stating inability to forward address of Louis Nies. 549 Inspector Houlgrave Applying for a ·waterproof overcoat. 550 P. Haren Returning Catherine Scollard on account of misconduct. 551 Inspectress Report re Merrifield "''and Surbillion, licensed foster mothers. ;,) 552 Edith s. Nesbit Applying for increase of salary. 553 Anna Hiern Applying for foster-mother's licence for two children. \ 554 Yorketown V. C'tee ' Informing re Committee matters and no Committee appointed. 555 Petersburg Corporation Re admission of Bessie Mann's child. 556 E.M. Kent Re Mr N. Hawkes, putati~e father of her child. · 557 Thomas Shipway Forwarding letter ., from E. Holland re her children. '· 558 Gawler v. C'tee Re Mrs ·Ryan adopting Sabina Olive Larking/Larkin/Larkey. '·, ~· 559 Melvi,na Wills Reporting illness of Ma~maduke Brown. 560 Annie Simpson Applying for release of her children. 1 561 John Sparks Re W~H. Bean's children. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 562 James Gray Applying for position of keeper of Adelaide Gaol. 563 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Maud Hollingsworth and E. Coad and applying for another Wardswoman. 564 A.E. Hill Returning Elizabeth Thompson and applying for another girl. 565 Willunga v. C'tee Stating Mrs Williams returning girl placed with them. 566 Annie Othen Applying for release of her grandchild Reginald Othen. 567 . Police Report re William Carter, an uncontrollable boy. 568 R. Harper Re discount on remittances sent. 569 Henry Field Stating William Field remaining with Mrs Thomas. · \ 570 Strathalbyn v. C'tee Recommending transfer of Percy Cossins from Mrs Burgess to Mrs Fairweather. 571 J. Virgin Returning Margaretta Busch on account of misconduct. 572 Girls Reformatory Forwarding Annual Report for 1895-1896. 573 M. Manning Re Mary Busch passing the Compulsory Standard. 574 A. Searle Returning F.J. Atkinson. 575 W.D. Claxton Applying for two weeks leave of absence. 576 Eliza Beevor Reporting illness of Rudolph Wundenburg. 577 Mrs N.B. Hill Re wages paid to Elizabeth Thompson. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 578 W.A. Crouch Re term of sentence of Bertie Davis. 579 Emily Graham · Re her feet. 580 William Lowrie Supply of pigs to Boys Reformatory. 581 John Smith Reporting illness of Alice Collins. :~ 582 Police Report re William John Neagle, an uncontrollable boy. 583 Police Reporting arrest of Ernest Victor Jones. 584 Samuel Manning Reporting truancy of William Higgins. 585 Mary Casey Applying for a boy in place of John McNamara. '· 586 Quorn v. C'tee Committee matters. \ \ 587 W.J. Thomas Stating terms on which he will keep .w.A. Field. 588 T.G. Wright Re John Stanley. 589 J. Merrifield Applying for his money. 590 E. McPhee Forwarding application for Marion Sarah Matthewi. 591 Kapunda Corporation Home of Mrs Sarah Harriet Bruce. 592 Inspector Bee Report re release of Selina Tape. 593 J.W. Hill Forwarding Emily_ Field's address. 594 James Harris Re pocket money for Archibald Anderson and his age. ":i-!f::, GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 596 Margaret Matthews Applying for release of Robert Bryden and for John James Matthews. 597 B. M. McDonnell Wages due to William Muldoon and re his teeth, and explaining absence from school of Leo Frank Konopka. 598 Alice E. Smith Re licence of Elsie Dempsey and stating terms on which she will keep her. 600 William Smith Reporting absconding of George H. Dewing [During]. 601 . George Bonny Maintenance of his children and placing Annie with Mrs Elizabeth Botten. 602 Inspector Houlgrave School fees paid by foster parents to Sisters, Macclesfield for Roman Catholic children. \ 603 Secretary, s.c. Dept. Return of Harriet Prettyj ohn by Mrs b'Herville on account of misconduct. 604 Girls Reformatory Character of Elizabeth Tonks. [Letter missing.] 612 A.H. Semmler Age of Louisa Ward. 613 Mrs D'Herville Re goods obtained by Harriet Prettyjohn without permission. 614 A.F. Johnson Returning Elizabeth Dinner. 615 Boys Reformatory Absconding of F. J. Pepall, F. A. Hales, B.H.A. Whitwell and G. Corsey. 616 E.O. Darcy Re his punishment at the Industrial School. 617 Boys Reformatory Absconding of A. Bennett, E. J. Mugford and T. Ryan. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 618 Mr Perkins Returning Jane Dargan. ! ·{' -'i· 'r 619 Police Report r~ character of Mr & Mrs Simpson. \~ 620 Police Report re character of John D. Tabe. 621 Clare V. C'tee Re children for applicants;' :t>.ome of Mrs Hart and payment for· oil \'\' . . supplied by Miss Rogers to L. Bennett. 622 E.E. Blackmore Subsidy for Florence , Gilham and home for Elsie Weaver~ 623 A. Taylor Reporting illness of A. Maude Lower. 624 Margaret Duffy Re her teeth and clothes. ,4 l.t 625 E. Furrell Applying for his·money." 626 James Byrne Returing Uriah Holland. 627 C.E. Hill Re his brother's circumstances. 628 Laurence Ryan Re maintenance of his ·wife. .:> 629 Macclesfield v. C'tee Re transferring Alice Swinden from Miss E. Ross to Miss Cobb. ' 630 Mrs Woollacott Drawing attention to .unlicensed Lying-in Homes at Redruth [Burra]. . 631 W.D. Claxton Applying for one weeks l~ave of absence. 632 Mary A. Shaw Asking for permission to visit her son Sydney Hull Shaw. 633 Police Reporting absconding of Thomas Cleary. 634 H. Brickley Transfer of Margare't Fergusson. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 636 Goodwood V. C'tee Re Mrs Farrell's resignation as correspondent and recommending Mrs Harris be appointed her successor. 637 H.W. Hawkins Re his stepdaughter Eleanor Hillgrove Worley going to Western Australia. 800 Orroroo v. C'tee Resignation of Mrs Moody. 801 Girls Reformatory Religious instructions and re Father O'Neil. 802 B.J. Stocks Re wages due to Ernest Templeman. 803 Clare v. C'tee Absconding of John Keough. 804 Police, Naracoorte Re maintenance order against John McPhail. 805 J.B. Whiting Applying for annual leave. ' 806 Gawler V. C'tee Absconding of Mary Gaghean [Taghean?] from Mrs Holt and stating her intention of returning her. 807 A. Madigan Returning Agnes Trenwith. 808 Girls Reformatory Absconding of Emily Coad. 809 J. McConnell Stating his intention of returning Arthur Clark. 810 Police Report re alleged illtreatment of boy with Mrs Sutton. 811 s. Winter Asking for an explanation re recall of Hilda Garrett. 812 Andrew Stacy Applying for vacancy in Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 813 Max Minchin Applying for vaciancy in Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages. >. 814 Police Report re neglected condition of child Whitford. ., ... ' 815 Mary Howard Stating Mrs Casey's intention of returning May Congee." ., 816 W.J. Sears Stating his intention of returning F. Hanzon. · ., 817 R. Barrett, Ireland Re legislation for· destitute children. 818 C. Perry Stating her intention ·of returning Alice Malthouse:!I :~ 819 Secretary, S.C. Dept. Terms on which Mrs Edwards till keep Hilda Hines. • l: 820 Susan J. Harris Applying for her money. 821 Lillian Tongue Re. collecting maintenance order ag~inst her husband. ·· 822 Yorketown v. C'tee Recommending home of Carl Otto Hanssen and appointment of Miss Alice Phillips ias Visitor ~for Yorketown. 823 E.A. Leahy Re~igning as Visitor ~for Caltowie and recommending 'Mrs Doody as her sucessor &~homes of Mesds. Hayes and'Malciney. f. 824 Louisa Walls Applying for release of her children. 825 John Jones Stating his inability to pay maintenance of Ernest N. Jones. 826 E.B. Bowman Stating her intention of returning Lionel Pike. ·· 827 Hammond V. C'tee Reporting accident .to Clara .... ~ . Couch. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 ' Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 828 Macclesfield v. C'tee Transfer of Thomas and Joseph O'Drea to Mr Thomas McMahon. 829 Police Report re neglected condition of children Thomas. 830 James Louis Hooper Applying for his money. 831 Destitute Board List of Medical Officers, 1896-7. 832 Revd. T.F. O'Neil Re religious instruction at Girls Reformatory. 833 Hammond v. C'tee Mrs Quick's intention of returning Lysle Bean, and applying for another boy & Thomas Hill leaving Timothy Murphy. John Keough to Mrs Quicke. 834 Hammond V. C'tee Forwarding letter from Mrs M. T . Cunningham re Beartrice Freeman · being overworked. \ 835 Mrs Pendleton Suggesting names of Visitors for Mt. Lofty and Stirling East and West. 836 H. Lithgow Returning Mary E. Hunter. 837 W.A. Clarke Returning Hilda Cottrell. 838 John Hanke Returning Arthur Chambers. 839 Mrs J. Zerk Stating her intention of returning Myrtle Vale [includes letter of complaint from Myrtle.] 840 Mrs Batty Re admission of her daughter. 841 Gawler v. C'tee Reporting death of Stephen Herewane by drowning. 842 M.A. Wishart Returning Alice and Bert Mellowship. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 843 Girls Reformatory Forwarding list of girls eligible for Service. 844 Girls Reformatory Expiration of sentences of Selina Tape, M. Lamb and M. Johansen. 845 E.L. Lindsay Applying for annual leave. 846 James Gunn Returning Catherine·" Chambers. -t;,, ' I 846A Secretary, S.C. Dept. Return and misconduct of Rachael Latter. 847 Secretary, S.C. Dept. Recommending appointment of A.H. Carter as Cook, Industrial School. . ff· ,<':'>. 848 R. Taylor Particulars re her children William and Fred. 849 J.H. Cunningham Re Annie McDonald going to Service. '·· ,;.. 850 Secretary, S.C. Dep~. Report re alleged illtreatment of child Annie by MrstBrown: ;. .~ Ft 851 David J. Evans Applying for his money. 852 E.A. Gumm Requesting reduction in wages of May Booker. 853 Srathalbyn V. C'tee Recommending that. Rose Flavel and two others be placed with M. Hibbard. ,: 854 A.H. Thomas Re girl offered and Eliza Thompson. 855 E. Tanner [Sampson] Re admission of her children. Also includes document from the Chairman of the Destitute Board giving Government policy re poor relief. 856 E. Bowman Transfer of Lionel Pike to Mrs Wait and another boy. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 857 Girls Reformatory Re water supply. Includes street plan of area surrounding Reformatory [Edwardstown]. 858 E.C. Nesbit Applying for six boys for fruit picking. 859 H. Ballard Applying for his money. 860 M. Clancey Returning Mabel Seager. 861 Yorketown V. C'tee Miss Nall consenting to visit children and boy for Doctor Hall. 862 Mrs Evans Re her children. 865 Max Minch in Applying for vacancy in Engineer-in-Chief's Office. 866 G.F.A. Hill Re his circumstances. 867 Boys Reformatory Informing engagement of Mr Dwyer \ during harvest. \ 868 Mary Cummins Applying for another girl. 869 H.W. Uff indell Re case of Trainor vs. McKay. 870 B.M. McDonnell Applying for increase of subsidy. 871 Margaretta Forst Re wages due to F. McPhail. 872 Girls Reformatory Recommending that sentence of Alice Mullett be extended and that she be returned to the School. 874 Strathalbyn V. C'tee Forwarding resignation of Mrs McCord. 875 M.A. Ward Explanation re absence from school of Alvina Sawerly. 877 Anonymous Alleging ill treatment of Lizzie Ferguson with Mrs McCulloch. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT ~ 878 F. Barry Keeping Michael Offican without wages [contents missing]. ·~ 879 H. Davenport Asking for particulars" of Phillip Lounden. 880 F.B. Br.oaks Transferring James Copeland to Mr Frank Usher. ?t: 881 Mrs Rasmus Applying for suit of cloth~s ·for her step-son. 882 John Wilsdon Re overcoats for children placed with him. 883 Ellen Montgomery Re taking her neice in for confinement. .fo 884 J. A. Westley Applying for Jane Bottrill. 885 Revd. Whitington, Applying for regulations etc. Hobart ·:. 886 Police Report re neglected children .. Mickerts. .·~· .... ' 887 George Barber Applying for his money. -\.. 888 F. Dutton Re maintenance of his children. - ·"'' . 889 Mrs Kerr Re maintenance due. 890 B. Sandlelands, Re Henry Jones. Convalescent Home 891 Jane Lee Returning Phillip Besiey. ·~ . ·. 892 H. Clifford Reporting misconduct of William Brans: 893 Mrs Ryan Forwarding address of S.D. Anderson. 894 Minnie Werchon Stating that she is dissatisfied with her place. 895 Police Report re uncontrollable boy H.A. Fritz Gars. t ~~ GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 896 Public Trustee Maintenance of Elsie Maud and Frank D. Willis. 897 W.H. Davies Applying for release of his children. 898 Mary Anderson Applying for release of her son Archibald. 899 Clare Visiting C'tee Re homes for Joseph Blucher and Rose McAvaney, and transfer · of William Harrison to Mrs Scott Craig. 900 Ettie Lewis Returning Florrie Anderson. 901 .Police Report re Elias Michael and Zachariah Michael Salome, uncontrollable boys. 904 F. Corley Asking that wages due to Charles Stretton may be forgiven. 905 M. J. Meaney \ Reporting absconding of Sarah Q~igley. 906 B. Martin Re wages due to Mildred Maher. 907 T.B. Brooks Reporting Edith Willard suffering with toothache. 908 Secretary, s.c. Dept. Report re absconding of Frances Simmons from Mrs Jeffery. 911 Girls Reformatory Reporting absconding of Emily Boswell and Louisa Wiesmeyer, and theft committed · by E. Boswell. 912 M.J. Braun Returning Robert L. Backman on account of his misconduct. 913 Police Report re William Anderson an ~ncontrollable boy. 914 Riverton V. C'tee Miss Elderfield's intention of returning Ethel Guy and boy for Mrs Summer. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 •.;. NO. WRITER SUBJECT ·~ 915 Girls Reformatory Character and report re·· Rose:v. ·' Currie. r ~~· 916 Industrial School Report re dirty .~heads of children. 917 A.G. Spence Reporting accident to William J.G. Smith. 918 Amy Slater Returning William C. Bourke. I!·~· ·' . 919 Police, Broken Hill Report re home, character i,' and ,. circumstances of Mr & ··'·Mrs Anderson [report missihg]. 920 Mary Gallagher Applying for portion of . her money. 921 Mrs Lepley Applying for release of he~ son. '!' ,... ~ 922 Police Report re Hugh ~Elli6tt 0' Brien an uncontrollable boy. •.;.· 925 Sam Simmons Applying for his~·money. \ . :\ 926 M. Smily, Woodside Conduct of teacher towards Alvina Sowerby. 927 Strathalbyn V. C'tee Suggesting Miss ~attfas ~-me~ber~ of the Committee. ' ' ...... 1 • ..:," 929 M. Shiedow Applying fo~ exemptiori· from paying Ernest M. Smith~s wages. 930 John Phillips Forwarding his address and re his money. 931 Rachel Eppington Applying for annual leave. 932 Elizabeth May Breen Applying for position as cook at Industrial School [Ada Harriet Carter resigning]. Boys eligible for service. 933 Boys Reformatory ...... ,. 1: 934 Timothy Murphy Wages re and outfit of Lysle Bean~ GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 935 Police Report re alleged ill-treatment of Evelyn Nicholls by C.J. Fowler. 936 Ann Kelly Forwarding resignation as Inspectress. 937 Quern V. C'tee Visitation of children by Committee. 938 J.H. Walden Admission of relatives to Industrial School. 939 T.H. Moore Applying for his money. 940 Secretary, S.C. C'tee Re Sarah Chambers placed temporarily with E.E. Cornish and admission of Zella Wells to Hospital. 941 Jane Butler Re sending her son Albert Woods to her. 942 Edwin Barrett \ Returning George Burchell. \ 943 J. Wauchope Stating that Lizzie Dinner is unsuitable. 944 Bridget O'Drea Applying for her money. 945 Girls Reformatory Recommending extension of sentence of Lillian Cloak. 946 Clare v. C'tee Re Joseph Blucher, Mrs Scott Craig' s intention of returning William Harrison, re Emma Evans and Christmas treat. 947 Secretary, S.C. Dept. Re death of Mrs Jackson, mother of Hannah Jackson. 948 G.R. Prettyjohn Re sending his daughter Harriet to him. 949 O.J. Kaire Re keeping Jane Bowman without wages, and informing wages due to Emma Hancock are paid. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT ·' ~.: 950 Yankalilla v. C'tee Applying for Elizabeth Mills money...... u, 951 Thomas Lamb Returning Herbert Lewis . . ··~·. ~~. fJ. .c. 952 c. McKenzie Applying for release of- John McLeod's children. It '·J. 953 s. Hale Applying for release .·of her ''son Fred Hale from Boys Reformatory. 955 Police Report re alleged neglected condition of Harvey children. 956 Police Forwarding address and circumstances etc.'' of Edward Rice. 957 M.A. Parker Applying for relea.se of.11• <>:·her'.- children Winifred and ·Margaret Loydon. 958 Mrs Victor Re costs in ca~e of HE?nderson and maintenance of grand.child. ~. \ \ ~ ~ 959 H.D. Davenport Stating Richard_,. Louden too :·;:old·.· for admission to Estcort House. t. ;~ 960 Harold Frigus Applying for hissmoney. 961 M.J. Matthews Leaving Myler for Adelaid~. ' ;'. ,,,._ 962 Mt. Gambier V. C'tee Re Mrs Evans applicatiop, ~and suggesting meeting of Committee . •~ '=I . Report re Charles Mally, an 963 Police .:t" ~ncontrollable boy. 964 J. McKay Applying for release of "'·her brother Albert Cla~~: 965 Boys Refomatory Statement re duties of officers. 966 Industrial School Repottin~ miscond~ct>of Florence Ryan. 966A E. Banill [?] George Burchall, ·Riverside, . I r" Lyndoch. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 967 M.L. Potter Returning Amelia Barber and applying for a younger girl. 968 Shuttleworth & Estate of Hannah Jackson. Leitchford. 969 Police Frederick Adamson to attend Court at Nairne for stone throwing. 970 Walter Peel Applying for his money. 971 Police Report re alleged illtreatment of child with Mrs Calton. 972 Police Absconding and arrest of James McCormack. 981 Police : Report re neglected condition of . child Edward Tonkin with Mrs Crickmar. 985 M. Crawford Applying for release of her daughter, Margaret Crawford. \ 986 Boys Reformatory ·, Recommending transfer of Henry Briggs to Industrial School. 987 G.R. ·Poul ton Applying for annual leave. 988 Alexander Douglas Applying for position as assistant at Boys Reformatory. 989 Secretary, S.C. Dept. Reporting absconding of Ephraim Field. 990 G. Gould Applying for his money. 991 T. Hancock Consenting to Adolph Fisher visiting his relations. 992 Martin Hansbury Returning Frank Freeman. 993 . c. McLeod Returning Archie Ramage. 994 E. Olsen Reporting illness of Leonard Bryant. GRG 27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1896 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 995 Boys Reformatory Reporting absconding of Walter Shipp and Bertram Young. 'i!. 996 Boys Reformatory Reporting absconding~· of Edward Farrent and Richard Blair Halliday. 997 Clare v. C'tee Recommending home ·'(tof \. Colin McLaughlan, re wi11iam Blucper's complaint and Rose McAvaney to take Cod Liver Oil. ·<*' ~. 998 G.F. Hopkins Re release of children Winifred and Margaret Leiden.'' 999 Girls Reformatory Misconduct of Alice Mullett. \ GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1897 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 330 John Henderson Stating that he is dissatisfied with his place. 331 Boys Reformatory Reporting absconding of George Burchell. 332 Secretary, State Misconduct of Ethel Maud Williams placed with Children's Dept. Mrs Hudson. 333 Hammond Visiting Reporting accident to Jane Bowman. Committee 334 M. Manning Stating terms on which she will keep Mary Busch. 335 John Blunsden Returning Fred Parkinson. 336 Mrs O'Leary Her intention of returning Annie Muldoon and applying for younger children. 337 Sheriff Boothby Return of female prisoners admitted to Adelaide Gaol quring last five years. 340 Bessie Rattray Applying for portion of her money. 341 Mrs C. Houlgrave Applying for Catherine Scollard in place of Lena Blight. 342 G. Richardson Forwarding Neglected Children's Act, Tasmania and applying for Annual Report. 343 E.S. Peart Forwarding Henry Warner's petition and re James Noye. 402 W .J. Cooper Applying for his money. 403 Mrs P. Krieg Re admission of two of her children. 404 Thomas Sutton Stating that A'Hang is not working for him. 405 Secretary, State Absconding of Elizabeth Mabel Bradley. Children's Dept. GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1897 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 406 Dempster, Webb & Re estate of the late Albert Clark. Dempster 407 Thomas Murray Applying for his money. 408 Dr MacLachlan, Complaining of being called out unnecessarily, asking Stirling East for list of children in District and applying for increase of salary. 409 John Whinnen Re case of Whinnen & Whinnen. 410 B. McDonnell Stating terms on which she will keep William Muldoon. 411 Mrs Clancy Returning Theresa McGree. 412 Gawler Visiting Re Mrs Malcolm and forwarding names of Committee Committee. 424 D.H. Kosto ' Stating Mrs Coad's inability to pay maintenance of children. 425 Helen Boucaut Inabilty to visit children this quarter, 426 Emily During Applying for release of Harold During. 427 M. Killicoat Re wages to E.M. Bradley. 428 John Davies · Agreement to pay maintenance. 429 Anonymous [E.S] Calling attention to destitute case in No. 15 Moonta Street, City [Wivell children]. 430 Jeanne A. Caldwell Consenting to act as Visitor for Woodside. 431 Henry Sauzier Forwarding medical certificate. 432 Glenleg V. C'tee Recommending home of Mrs Richardson. 433 Bessie Benham Returning Florence Gilham. GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1897 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 434 Boys Reformatory Reporting absconding of William Smith. 435 Revd. T.P. Davis Re baptism of Margaret Ryan. 436 George Haines Release of Percival Vincent Haines. 437 Police Report re Peter and Daniel Lawlor, uncontrollable boys. 438 Revd. H.T. Burgess Wages due to Beatrice Curry. 439 R.M. Adams Applying for release of his son. 440 Boys Reformatory Reporting absconding of W. Cunningham. 441 S. Springbett Applying for girl in place of Emily Langbourne. 442 Annie Parkinson Re her outfit. \ 443 Secretary, State Stating terms on which Mrs Daily will keep Children's Dept. Elizabeth Fitzgerald. 444 P. Evans Returning Maggie Busch. 445 M.J. Cummins Returning Maggie Smith. 446 Dr. Glynn Stating unfitness of Rachael Coghan for service. 447 Gawler Visiting Re children kept in School, home for Roman Catholic Committee girl, home of Mrs Springbett, re Maud Buttle and Mrs Doyle. 448 Inspector Re route, and John Anderson returned to his Houlgrave mother. 449 Secretary, State Report re Bertha Bruce. Children's Dept. 450 Nellie Feltman Applying for her money. GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1897 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 451 C.W. Wilsdon R~ wages due to Arthur Jones. 452 Kapunda Visiting Service home for Alice Whiting. Committee 453 Police Inability to forward address of James Brittle. 454 C.L. Spehr Re Henry Air of Penola and Dr. Ockley. 455 K. Finks Returning Phillip Besley. 456 J.J. Matthew Re wages due to William Harrison. 457 Maggie Duffy Terms on which she has engaged herself to Miss McNeil. 458 M~ McTaggart Recommending home of Mrs Main. 459 Police , Report re Mary Ellen Short, an uncontrollable girl. 460 Kapunda Visiting Mrs Sherwin consenting to become a member of Committee. 461 Father John Healy Re Robert Prentice and Thomas Burrows. 462 T.S. Davie Re wages due to Amelia Brennan. 463 E.F. Matthew Re claim for maintenance due and asking for time to pay. 465 A. Malcolm Stating her inability to pay maintenance. 466 Winnifred Fox Stating her intention of returning Rose Dunn. 468 E. Linklater Suggesting that rations be issued to Hains family to prevent their committal. 469 James Ward Re 'wages due to George Fogarty. GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1897 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 470 Adelaide Hospital State children to be discharged to Officer of Department only. 471 Boys Reformatory Calling attention to expiration of term of sentences of W. Moyses and Charles Edwards. 472 M.A. Mitchell Stating terms on which she will keep Charlotte Frederick. 473 Secretary, State Account for goods purchased by Mrs Baker .of Children's Dept. Lyndoch for Ethel M. Williams. 474 Mrs T. Barber Terms on which she may retain Ernest Hutchens. 475 M. Ryan Re keeping Sabina Larkey at school for another twelve months. 476 Stathalbyn V.C. Reporting death of Mesdames Bartleet and Keating, \and recommending home of Mrs R. Hibbard. 477 Industrial School Reporting absconding of Albert Miller, Pat Lynch and L. Kruger, and misconduct of Albert Miller. 478 Gawler Visiting Mrs Holt's intention of returning Frank Gaghean, Committee Sabina Larkey with Mrs Ryan, and recommending home of Mrs Wright. 479 Police Report re Mary Ellen Short, an uncontrollable girl. [Contents filed with 459.] 480 Alexander Chesser Applying for his money. 481 Mary O'Drea Applying for her money. 482 Secretary, State Reporting misconduct of Phillip Lounder. Children's Dept. 483 Boys Reformatory Drawing attention to Thomas Bertram sent to Gaol for twelve months. 484 Police Circumstances and character of Mrs Jane Sparre. GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1897 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 485 Police Report re David Stanley Davis, an uncontrollable boy. 486 J. Bowman Re her address and money. 487 Anonymous Re Emily Graham's conduct. 488 A. Spring His inability to pay order of Court. 489 Terowie V. C'tee Reporting illness of Edith Jones. 490 G.H. Forder Re estate of the late Mr Gay. 491 G. Watkins Re Miss Lierich. 492 John Wilsdon Reporting of misconduct of John Mitchell placed with Mr Brinkworth. 493 Kapunda V. C'tee Resignation of correspondent, and recommending Mrs , Sherwin as her sucessor, and re Alice Whiting. 494 William Blagrove Applying for release of his step-son John Bowden. 495 T.W. Bee Applying for one weeks leave of absence. 496 G.J. Middleton Re wages due to Ada Malthouse. 497 Girls Reformatory, Re outfits of girls. Kapunda 498 E.M. Kent Re maintenance of her child. 499 Blakeney Carter Re estate of the late J.T. Bee. 500A I. Wauchope Returning Elizabeth Dinner. ( 519 Public Trustee Re estate of late Joseph Sanders. 869 Boys Reformatory Forwarding statement of Henry Donnell re money left him. GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1897 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 913 Supreme Court Re maintenance of Minnie Brehmer alias Beman. \ f I GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1898 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 543 A.O. Fischer Applying for his money. \ GRG27 STATE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE Series 1 Special List 1899 NO. WRITER SUBJECT 502 Public Trustee Re estate of William Hodge, deceased. \