The Beaconsfield Babies' Home(1915—1947)

For your application

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

Name of institution:
The Beaconsfield Babies' Home
Institution type:
Children's Home
Street:
Kenilworth Avenue
Suburb or town:
BEACONSFIELD
State:
VIC
Postcode:
3807
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
The Beaconsfield Babies' Home
Also known as:
Berry Street; Berry Street Foundling Hospital and Infants Home
Notes:
The Beaconsfield Babies' Home was established in May 1915. It was run by the Foundling Hospital and Infants' Home (incorporated in 1914), which also operated the Foundling Hospital and Infants' Home in Berry Street, East Melbourne. It is included through Berry Street Victoria.

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