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Topic: Orphanage Carlton VIC (Read 203 times)
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ajcarroll
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Hi all
This is more of a query I suppose. My gg grandfather was adopted in 1888. I have looked into this and know that adoption papers do not exist at this time as legal adoptions didnt come in until the 1920's (i think).
I know that my gg grandfather was born in May of 1888 and his adoptive parents were not married until July of the same year. I have researched to see any connection between the biological mother I have found and the adoptive parents but there are none. So my next step is to look at an orphange maybe in Carlton where he was born. Does anybody know where I can start with this search??
Thanks
Andrea 
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redmr2red
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We had a similar situation relating to 1923 and got our answers from the "Department of Human Services" in Victoria request for wardship records. It may be very different for 1888.
They are located at: Level 20/570 Bourke St. Melbourne
Telephone: Australia (03) 8608 5700
Web URL: www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au
Email: afrsduty[at]dhs.vic.gov.au
Our request was in the nature of a Freedom of Information application to the "Former Ward Service" (being Ward of the State)
Our application form had to include:
1. a reason for the application. This was a letter explaining our relationship and that we were doing our family history.
2. Proof of Next-of-Kin, or a signed letter from the NofK
3. Copy of the Birth Certificate (for the ward of State)
4. Copy of Death Certificate (for the ward of State)
5. Our marriage certificate to establish the change of name/s trail.
6. Photographic ID (Vic Driver's Licence)
There was a cost, but in most cases (and ours) this is waived.
It took some time 60 days, I think, and a number of letters and phone calls. We eventually got the letter by registered mail. Although it was everything they had, and we found out what we wanted to know, we were surprised by the little information that the State have on their Wards.
Good Luck, Kevin
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Clarence, England then Australia from 1912.
Copeland, England.
Lascelles / Lovett / Stevens, England.
Langford, England (Reading and Southampton).
Kipp / Rigbye / Randall, Germany then Victoria, Australia from 1849.
Boothman / Clifford / Marsden / Johnston in Australia
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ajcarroll
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Hi Kevin
Thanks for the info. I didnt think that there would be too much info around for orphans etc for those days. But you have given me a little bit of hope!!
Cheers
Andrea 
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