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- " Gone to a Good Home" Film Australia
Contributor:
Lily Arthur
Source: The Age
Posted: 2-11-2006
A 17-year-old woman has been taken into custody for the crime of being pregnant but not married. During a night-time raid, Queensland police officers removed the woman from the home she shared with her partner and placed her in a prison holding cell. She was then transferred to the Holy Cross Catholic girl's home, to work without pay in the laundry until she gives birth. It is expected that a married couple will adopt the baby.
IF THIS appeared in today's Age the reaction would be one of shock and disbelief. Surely the officers should be charged with kidnapping, the Catholic institution investigated for slavery and the woman counselled and compensated.
Website:Gone to a Good Home
Contact Name: Lily Arthur
Contact Phone: 02 9604 7006
Contact Email: lilyfair1950@hotmail.com
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