VPRS 18172 Discharge Register (Janefield Colony)

Full description

The purpose of this record was to provide summary information on the discharge of residents at the Janefield Colony, from the commencement of the institution in 1938, up until Janefield was proclaimed as a Training Centre in October 1962.

The register chronologically records discharges from the institution, and details the following information:

- Number in Order of Discharge (sequential number)
- Date of Death, Discharge or Removal
- Date of Last Reception
- Number in Register of Residents (it is not known what number system this refers to)
- Full Name
- Gender
- Means of Discharge or Removal (section of the Act, Where removed to)
- Assigned Cause of Death
- Who Present at Death

There are far more entries for females than there are for males.

The last few pages of the register list in excess of 70 discharges all taking place on 31 October 1962, presumably in preparation for a new recording system as this date corresponding to when the Janefield Colony was proclaimed as a training centre and consequently underwent a name change.