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Asylum records in NSW
Learn how to access the records of patients who spent time in state-run psychiatric facilities and what these records can reveal
Infirm & destitute (Government) asylums index 1880-1896
This index relates to persons admitted to Government Asylums. It shows name and age of patient; some details of their history, such as place of birth, date of arrival in colonies, and occupation
Infirm & destitute asylums guide
Information on the available inmate records for the Infirm and Destitute Asylums and where to find them
Liverpool State Hospital & Home guide
Patient records in our collection for Liverpool Asylum for the Infirm and Destitute (1862-1933) and Liverpool State Hospital and Home (1933-1961)