Allambie became the largest children’s reception centre operated by the department of social welfare and had a capacity for approximately 228 children but, at times the numbers would exceed 250 with a peak of 315 in 1973.

Items introduced in 1973 – coffee shop, excursions, make-up, ice-skating.

Commencement of work on a new activity centre (completed March 1976)

Swimming pool, major cleaning, re-surfacing and complete overhaul, has been unavailable for many months

Camp at Blackwood

Donation by the Lions Club of Bennettswood – towards rehabilitation and resocialization program

• PROV, VPRS 9898/P0001 School Records, Principals Reports. (1973-74),Unit 1.