Dictionary of Sydney

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Randwick Asylum for Destitute Children

Large sandstone asylum for 400 children built on 60 acres at High Cross Randwick by the Society for the Relief of Destitute Children. A new wing built in 1863 housed a further 400 children. During World War I it was used as a military hospital for wounded and disabled returned servicemen.

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Milestone
Constructed
1856 - 1858
Modified
1863
Position
Property
Part of
Occupied by
1857 - 1915
Occupied by
1914 - 1953
Occupied by
1953 -
Type