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Back to EpisodesEp. 36: The History of Ararat Mental Hospital, Part 1 (1865-1905)
Episode 36
Published 2 years, 7 months ago
Description
In this episode, we look at the early history (approx. 1865-1905) of Ararat Lunatic Asylum in Ararat (Victoria) Australia, and how the Victorian gold rush played a role in the creation of asylums. Learn about how increased immigration factored in to the creation of new laws and discrimination around the colony.
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