Friends of the Orphan Schools

Later at the St John’s Park Precinct, New Town, the Governor, accompanied by Professor Chalmers, delivered an address to officially open the Friends of the Orphan Schools Open Day and Descendants’ Gathering and also launch the book, ‘Hidden Histories of the Orphan Schools’.

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Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management - Police Commissioners Forum

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