Edith Onians, Melbourne waifs and the Newsboys' Society
Ramsland, John, 1942-1986
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In Melbourne's poorer families, boys were sent out to sell newspapers. Edith Onians was concerned at their lack of schooling and set up, with William Mark Foster, the Newsboys' Try Society. This ran classes, including trade classes and recreational activities.
Main title:
Edith Onians, Melbourne waifs and the Newsboys' Society / John Ramsland.
Imprint:
Sydney : The Society , 1986.
Collation:
8 leaves : ill. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Local history ephemera.Article from Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society (Oct. 1986, v. 72, part 2; p. 116-127)
Dewey class:
361.7632
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
196540
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne Library | Local History Vertical File | 2690 | Not for loan (Set: 19 Sep 2017) |