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Reasons For Indigenous Children In The 1950's

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When the Indigenous children were taken from their families they were put straight into institutions where they were sometimes taught Christian beliefs. The children learnt how to work as labourers (boys) and as house maids, cooks, cleaners (girls). The days were long for the young children who worked hard dawn till dusk to complete the daily requirements. Fostering systems became more likely for Indigenous children during the 1950’s instead of institutions, for money saving reasons. Majority of Indigenous children whom were placed in foster homes were seen as burdens and were treated terribly by the European Australian families that lived in the home. However, there were few fortunate Indigenous children who were treated well but this was
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