Neglected children in Western Australia : a case study : 1897 - 1908 : John George Foster / by Darren J Foster

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AuthorFoster, Darren J.DescriptionThe subject is referred to as John George or George John. Examines social conditions in Fremantle in the late 1890's and the consequences for children who were declared "neglected" and sent to church or State run institutions, before the formation of the Children's Protection Society and the establishment of a State Children's Department and Children's Court in 1907. George Foster was one of those children institutionalised between 1897 and 1908ImprintS.l. : The Author, 1997.Collation13 [+26] leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.LanguageEnglishNotesBibliography and references before platesDewey ClassB/FOSPublication FormatBook

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PeopleGeorge John FosterSubjectChildrenInstitutional careCollectionPublications Collection

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