The Stopford Home for Aboriginal Girls or the Girls Dormitory at Barambah Aboriginal Settlement 1925

The upper level has sleeping quarters for school-age girls and a separate room for older single girls. A kitchen and pantry, dining room, storeroom, dressing rooms, office and sewing room are on the ground floor. The building cost L2000 ($4000) and is funded From the Aboriginal Property Protection Account.

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