| Wattle Grove Baptist Cottage |
| Years of Operation | The only documented year of operation is 1958. |
| Sponsoring Agency | Wattle Grove Baptist Church |
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Sponsoring Agency | It may be helpful to refer to the Baptist Union for information about this service, though there is no known connection between the Wattle Grove Baptist Church and the broader program of residential child care offered under the auspices of the Baptist Union. For Baptist Union facilities See the entry “Baptist Union” in the earlier section of Signposts, “Non-Government Agencies and their Subsidiary Institutions”. In addition to this, the Baptist Union has its own alphabetical entry in Signposts, and this may give some background information that is helpful. |
| Address(es) | Wattle Grove |
| Brief History | “The Wattle Grove Baptist Church is building a cottage designed to accommodate 8 difficult girls. It is hoped that those selected will eventually be absorbed into that group’s activity. This Church group comprises approximately 100 young persons and their practical approach to a very vital subject could well be an example to similar groups prepared to assist as a community service.” (Annual Report of the Child Welfare Department, June 30th 1958).
“Following the acceptance of the proposal [to build a home for ‘difficult’ girls], a new Manse was built by voluntary effort and fully furnished. The Reverend and Mrs. M. Wells have undertaken to care for a maximum of 12 specially selected girls and sponsor them into their community and provide a family atmosphere. The building was completed in March, 1959 and already three girls have been accommodated. It is intended that placement will be gradual until maximum capacity is reached.” |
| Records | Departmental case records for young people placed in Baptist programs by the Child Welfare Department may reside with the Department for Child Protection.
It is unknown whether any other records are still in existence.
The Department for Child Protection should also be contacted for Department of Native Welfare records as they may be able to locate them or refer enquirers to other tracing services. |
| Access | While access to records is restricted to protect the privacy of individuals, people are encouraged to enquire. |
| Contact Details | Freedom of Information
Department of Communities
Locked Bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959
Telephone: (08) 6217 6888
Country free call: 1800 176 888
Email: foi@communities.wa.gov.au
Website: www.communities.wa.gov.au
Baptist Union Records:
PO Box 57, Burswood WA 6100
Telephone: (08) 6313 6300
Email: admin@baptistwa.asn.au
Web: www.baptistwa.asn.au |
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