Palm Island Aboriginal Settlement and Dormitories [Industrial School](1923—1975)

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Name of institution:
Palm Island Aboriginal Settlement and Dormitories [Industrial School]
Institution type:
Statutory Authority
Street:
Palm Island Aboriginal Community
State:
QLD
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
Palm Island Aboriginal Settlement and Dormitories [Industrial School]
Notes:
The Palm Island Aboriginal Settlement and Dormitories [Industrial School] - The children's dormitories were officially closed in 1975; the women's dormitory closed earlier in 1967. https://www.qld.gov.au/firstnations/cultural-awareness-heritage-arts/community-histories/community-histories-n-p/community-histories-palm-island

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.

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