Dictionary of Sydney

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Female Immigrants' Home

Organisation founded by Caroline Chisholm in 1841 to provide accommodation and support for the large numbers of single women migrating to New South Wales. The Home occupied a portion in the south west of the Immigrants Barracks on Bent Street opposite the corner of Phillip Street. It opened in November 1841 and closed on 5 May 1842 after providing for thousands of women.

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Opened
Nov 1841
Closed
05 May 1842
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Commemorated by
Position
1841
Property
Occupied
Nov 1841 - May 1842
Type