Unfortunately, historical personal records from this institution were destroyed at the direction of a former CEO of Presbyterian Support Otago. However, Presbyterian Support Otago still have a register of names which contains some institution.
Family Home from 1964 Gender and age: Mixed, c. 1969: 0-16 Capacity: 1965: formerly used as an institution type home with 20 inmates but recently changed to a family home with capacity for seven children c.1969: 10 Controlling organisation: Presbyterian Support Otago Third-party provider to State, faith-based Operational period: 1942-1973 Registered 3/10/1960, previously considered part of Glendining 1974: As from 31 January the above will no longer be used as a Children’s Home. From Hocken Collections Guide: Marama Home opened in 1942 in a 9 roomed house on a 10 1/2 acre property near Lawrence. It was extended to provide accommodation for 20-24 children. It was used as a holiday home for Dunedin children, and was also intended to provide back-up should the Dunedin Homes ever need to be evacuated. In 1964 it was converted into a family home with Mr and Mrs Walsh as foster parents. It closed in 1973 when the Walshes retired.
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