Benevolent asylum

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Benevolent asylums, also known as destitute asylums or infirmaries for the destitute, were institutions established throughout the colonies of Australia in the 19th century to house destitute men; deserted, vagrant or homeless women and their children; and orphans not able to support themselves. Poor conditions in the sleeping quarters and harsh treatment in some of these institutions created unpleasant experiences for many of those who had to reside in such places.[ citation needed ]

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The colony of Victoria had nine benevolent asylums, of which three were attached to hospitals, in 1857, with an annual cost to the colony (including some building costs) of £124,250. [1]

By January 1860 there were 11 benevolent asylums in the colony of New South Wales, housing 1,282 inmates and with a total annual expenditure of £25,822. [2]

Benevolent Asylums and Infirmaries in Australia

Several of the buildings of the Adelaide Destitute Asylum are now home to the SA Migration Museum, which opened on August 26, 2003. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Report of the Commissioners appointed to enquire into the Municipalities and Charitable Institutions of Victoria, Parliament of Victoria, Report No.52, 1862-63
  2. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald, 3 January 1860, p.4
  3. ↑ "History of Sydney Benevolent Asylum" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2008.
  4. ↑ Melbourne Benevolent Asylum History Archived 2013-04-24 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 1/9/08
  5. ↑ Index to the Admission books Archived May 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine - Geelong Infirmary and Benevolent Asylum. Accessed 1/9/08
  6. ↑ Picture of Bendigo Asylum at the NGV website, accessed 1/9/08
  7. ↑ Dunwich Benevolent Asylum Agency Details. Accessed 1/9/08
  8. ↑ "Benevolent Societies". University of Tasmania. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  9. ↑ History Trust of South Australia Migration Museum Archived 24 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 1/9/2008


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