Document - Document, minutes, Melbourne Legacy Minutes of Meeting of "Holmbush" Committee, 1955

Historical information

The care of children was a major part of Legacy work in the 1950s, many of whom would have lost their fathers in WWII. The minutes document the fostering of children by individual legatees, and their living conditions at Holmbush. It is clear that the children made do with whatever clothes could be afforded, and they were strongly encouraged to to study. Discipline was commensurate with what was acceptable at the time, and the children were expected to do their share of chores around the home.

Significance

Complete set of minutes for the year 1955 with details of the children in care at Holmbush, their environment and activities.

Physical description

Foolscap typed sheets, black type on faded white paper
00279.1 26.1.1955
00279.2 7.2.1955
00279.3 8.3.1955
00279.4 20.4.1955
00279.5 26.5.1955
00279.6 27.6.1955
00279.7 26.7.1955
00279.8 13.8.1955
00279.9 7.9.1955
00279.10 10.10.1955
00279.11 10.11.1955





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