Was short-term and long-term. On 1984 and 1986, was long-term. Gender and age: Girls; c.1969: 6-18; 1974, 76: 10-16; 1977, 78, 79, 84, 86: 6-18. Capacity: 1965: 17; c. 1969, 74: 20; 1976: 15; 1978, 79: 22; 1984, 86: 23; 1986 average occupancy: 15. Controlling organisation: Board of Governers: Kirkpatrick House (Masonic Lodge). Operational period: Opened 4 April 1926. Registered 3/9/1929. Legislation passed allowing the Home to be closed 1998. Third-party provider to State, faith-based. Other information: 1974: Takes girls 10-16 years. Nominated by Masonic Lodges throughout New Zealand. In 1991, the Home lost its annual grant from the Social Welfare Department, resulting in its closure. After its closure, the House became a Backpackers' Hostel known as 'Club Nelson'. The house is now in private ownership.
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