Organisation Minton Boys' Home (1901 - 1943)
- From
- 1901
- To
- 1943
- Functions
- Care Provider and Children's Home
- Alternative Names
- Seaside Home
- Categories
Summary
The Minton Boys' Home, also known as the Seaside Home, was established in Frankston in 1901. Previously, its boy residents had been housed at the Ragged School Mission in Melbourne. From 1926, the President of the Home's Committee was James Menzies, the father of future Prime Minister, R.G. Menzies. In 1943, it was renamed the Menzies Home for Boys and Girls to recognise the long period of service by James Menzies.
Record Holdings
Menzies Inc.
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- Collection Title
- Records held by Menzies Inc.
- Date Range
- 1886 -
- Relationship
- There are records relating to Minton Boys' Home in the collection at Menzies Inc.
Details
Events
- 1901
- The Minton Boys' Home is situated in Frankston. Location: Frankston
Related Entries
Timeline
1865 - 1901 Ragged Boys' Mission
1901 - 1943 Minton Boys' Home
1943 - 1961 Menzies Home for Boys and Girls
1961 - Menzies Home for Children
Published Resources
Online Resources
- 'Menzies History', in Menzies Inc. Website, Menzies Inc., 2009, http://www.menzies.org.au/display.php?p=aboutus&s=menzieshistory. Details
Sources used to compile this entry: 'Menzies History', in Menzies Inc. Website, Menzies Inc., 2009, http://www.menzies.org.au/display.php?p=aboutus&s=menzieshistory.
Prepared by: Cate Elkner
Created: 20 August 2009, Last modified: 20 November 2009