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Agent TypeOrganisationActivities & OccupationsService organisationsHistoryIn July 1890 in response to a public outcry regarding a destitute war veteran who had been committed to prison for reasons of homelessness, a provisional committee was appointed by the Victoria Barracks. The committee created an enquiry board to consider claims for relief and arranged for a public meeting. Subsequently through public subscriptions and a Government land grant of six acres of land at Drysdale, Victoria, a home for the relief of selected needy war veterans was opened on 1 July 1891. Over the next 27 years, with the aid of extension some 105 aged veterans were housed. In 1918 a movement was made to have the responsibility and assets of the Home transferred to the Commonwealth Government who latterly declined. After desultory letting of the property at a very small rental it was agreed during WWII between the Trustees and the Victorian Government to sell the property, with the difference above the land value being paid to the Trustees.Search records of this agent

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