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Rickard House was opened by Dr Barnardo’s in Australia in 1962 at West Ryde as a family group home. It later became a home for student adolescents. It closed on 30 January 1982.

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Dr Barnardo's Homes (Australia Branch) (1883 - 1966)
Date: 1962 - 1966
Dr Barnardos in Australia (1966 - c. 1995)
Date: 1966 - 1982

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This page was written by Melissa Downing, last updated 15 February 2023. Sources used to create this entry:

Sutton, Ray, Dr Barnardo's cuts back in battle to survive, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 April 1982 View Publication Details

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Coldrey, Barry, Good British stock: child and youth migration to Australia, 1999. View Publication Details
Remmer, Clifford, Nardy Old Boys & Girls Reunion Club, 2005. View Publication Details
Welfare official arrives, The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 September 1966. View Publication Details

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Barnardos Australia, Records (c. 1883 - current)
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Rikard House

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1962 - 1978

Rickard House was situated at West Ryde, New South Wales (Building Unknown)

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