St Josephs Residential School for Aboriginal Girls(1861—1973)

For your application

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

Name of institution:
St Josephs Residential School for Aboriginal Girls
Institution type:
School
Street:
Great Northern Highway
Suburb or town:
NEW NORCIA
State:
WA
Postcode:
6509
Country:
Australia

About institution

Institution included through:
St Josephs Residential School for Aboriginal Girls
Also known as:
Benedictine Community New Norcia; Saint Josephs School
Notes:
The Benedictine Community New Norcia was founded in 1847, providing education facilities and programmes. This institution no longer operates and is included in the Monochorum Ltd (Benedictine Community New Norcia).

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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