Physical description
xvi, 202 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), colour maps; includes Appendices lists of leadership and Life Governors 1895 to 2016
Publication type
non-fiction
Summary
Illustrated history of Burwood Boys Home, Child and Family Care, and bestchance, Child, Family Care. From original beginnings in 1895 when founder Robert Campbell Edwards established a home for the waifs of Melbourne, to the present organisation caring for families and children, providing child care, early intervention programs, special primary education ( Cheshire School) and adult training. <br/>In 2007, Ken Masterton's book "A Tea Merchant's Vision and Beyond - a history of the Burwood Boys' Home" (which is reproduced in full in this edition) begins with the vision of tea merchant Robert Campbell Edwards and "gives a valuable summary of the organisation's achievements".
References
- From Buwood to bestchance: 120 Years of Care and Education ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9953687-1-2 e-book
