| Call Number |
MN 1518 |
| Physical description |
2 cm |
| Notes |
Title devised by cataloguer. |
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Photocopy and original. |
| Cite As |
Battye Library, MN 1518, Records of Mt. Margaret Aboriginal Mission, ACC 4796A |
| Holder of originals |
Some originals still in private ownership |
| Rights advisory |
Copyright or other restrictions may apply. For public use, please contact the State Library of Western Australia. |
| Acquisition source |
ACC 4796A/1-4: Lent for copying; 21 February 1996. |
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ACC 4796A/5: Donation; January 1997. |
| Biography/history |
The Mission was located halfway between Leonora and Laverton, a few kilometres south of the railway line. It was established in 1921 by Mr R. Schenk under the auspices of the Aboriginal Inland Mission, and included homes, dormitories, school, dispensary, hospital, and workrooms. Mr Schenk retired in 1953. The Graham Children's home, opened in 1931, was named for Mr T. Graham, Federal Councillor of the United Aborigines Mission. |
| Finding Aids |
Detailed listing available (MN 1518) |
| Access advisory |
Some items in this collection are restricted as they contain private or sensitive information. To access these items, please contact the State Library of Western Australia. If collection access is approved the requester must supply a signed statutory declaration agreeing not to publish personal details of any individual included in MN1518. |
| Summary |
Register of births (1921-1969); register of deaths (1923-1969); admissions to Graham Children's Home (1931-1966); endowment of cottage folk (n.d.) |
| Subjects |
Mount Margaret Mission (W.A.) -- History.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Missions -- Western Australia -- Archives.
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