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Edith Onians, Melbourne waifs and the Newsboys' Society

Ramsland, John, 1942-1986
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.
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