Oranga Tamariki holds records about Anderson Bay Girls' Home from 1986-2003. Archives NZ (Dunedin) holds records about Anderson Bay Girls' Home from 1964-1980, with Oranga Tamariki as the controlling agency for restricted records. Oranga Tamariki holds records about Dunedin Girls Home from 1974-1987. Archives NZ (Dunedin) holds records about Dunedin Girls Home from 1960-1989.
Institution typesFrom 1921-1928: Boys' Probation HomeFrom 1928-1989: Girls' Home/Receiving HomeFrom 1991 onwards (as Puketai): Care and Protection Residence for children and young people requiring a residential setting Gender:From 1921-1928: Boys From 1928-1989: Female aged 12-16From 1991 onwards (as Puketai): Mixed aged 10-17Capacity: Around 1957, 15 beds. Around 1970, 22 beds plus 2 secure bedsAround 1984, 14 beds plus 2 secure bedsFrom 1991 (as Puketai): 8 bedsControlling organisation: Education Department 1972, Department of Social Welfare 1972-1989; State control.
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