Alexandra Home for Women(1916—1949)

For your application

The information below will assist you to fill out Part 2 of the Application for Redress.

Name of institution:
Alexandra Home for Women
Institution type:
Hostel
Street:
55 Lincoln Street
Suburb or town:
HIGHGATE
State:
WA
Postcode:
6003
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
Alexandra Home for Women
Also known as:
Alexandra Home
Notes:
The Alexandra Home for Women was the new name given to the House of Mercy in Highgate. The Home was run by a private committee of management and was primarily a maternity home for unmarried mothers. This is included in the Scheme as part of Ngala Community Services.

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