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Issue Details: First known date: 1990... 1990 Fairbridge Kid
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Story of how a bare-foot army of three hundred children were transported half-way around the world to be trained and disciplined in a semi-military environment preparatory to being sent out, at the age of sixteen, to work as farm labourers and domestics.

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  • Also sound recording.
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    England,
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    United Kingdom (UK),
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    Western Europe, Europe,
  • Pinjarra - North Dandalup - Waroona area, Mandurah - Harvey area, Far Southwest Western Australia, Western Australia,
  • 1920s
  • 1930s
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