William H. Moverley papers regarding Barnardo's children, 1934-2002

MLMSS 9316

fonds

1934-2002

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Photographs

931379

0.32 cm of textual records (2 boxes), some files contain photographs

William (Bill) Moverley was born in England in 1923 and arrived in Australia as a child in 1934 as a child of Dr. Barnardo's in Australia. He was actively involved in maintaining contact between old boys and girls of Barnardo's.

BOX 1
1. Photographic album of children arriving in Australia, parties, group photos, adults during World War II, reunions. 1930s to 1990s.

2. Photographic album of children in homes and on work farms, group photos, reunions. 1930s to 1990s.

3. Biographical notes made by William Moverley on children he knew at Barnardo's, includes their names, how he kept in contact and what happened to them after leaving the home.

4. The memoirs of Bill Moverley, the cabbage leaf kid. Draft copy.

5. Photographic album, photos have been glued to the pages. Images of children arriving in Australia on board the 'Barrabool' in 1933 and 1934. The 'Otranto' in 1937. Homes at Mowbray Park, Picton.

BOX 2
6. Loose photographs and newspaper clippings. 1930s-1990s.

7. 11 DVDs re Barnardo’s history, 5 titles: Barnardo’s Funeral (2 copies); Largest family in the world (2 copies); The boy from Barnardo’s (2 copies); Founder’s Day (2 copies); Picton Home (2 copies), Singleton Farm (2 copies). Exploitation (1 copy).

8. Cards with the following details: Name of child; arrival date; party or group number; ship name; present address.

Copyright status:: In copyright
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Mr. William Moverley

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