Summary
Plaque from the Methodist Babies' Home that was inaugurated in 1925 and opened in 1929. Money was raised for the home by the young people who were members of the Methodist Church. This plaque commemorates the donations made by Methodists around Victoria for the support of the home and the endowment of cots and beds.
The Methodist Babies Home was opened in 1929. Babies, especially from the inner-city slums, were referred to the home through the Children's Court. From 1929 until the early 1970s the Home's role was to care for babies awaiting adoption. From 1974, the direct care of neglected babies was phased out in favour of family-unit-based support services.
Physical Description
Rectangular metal plaque with debossed lettering. Attachment hole pierces each corner.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Copelen Street Family Services, 09 Nov 1989
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Methodist Babies Home, Copelen Street, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1929-1970
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Debossed text reads "BABIES SUN ROOM / IN MEMORY OF / GEORGE SWEET".
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