Description: This is a PDF document containing research by Dr Debra Rosser into the history of Methodist Children’s Home. It draws on archival sources (including Inspectors’ Reports at the State Records Office – Series 3172 – Files – Child Welfare; Cons: 1031 Item: 1924/0755 v1) to provide detailed historical information about the Home, including: buildings, facilities and grounds; recordkeeping relating to punishments and discipline; special activities, excursions and holidays; food offered to the residents over various years, and; outbreaks of illnesses at the Home.