Rectangular steel bassinet with grid-like sides and base. The body of the bassinet is supported by two separate frames at either end, with splayed feet. The frame curves inwards at the centre bottom. All of the metal parts are painted white and the body of the bassinet is bolted to the frame.

Westbridge Migrant Hostel as it was formwly known is now used as a detention Centre in Villawood, NSW, Australia.
'Villawood detention centre in south-western Sydney is currently the prison of 417 asylum seekers, who are locked behind tall fences and coils of razor wire. Next to the centre are dozens of unused small brick houses, which were once part of Westbridge migrant hostel. Melbournes Maribyrnong detention centre stands alongside a similarly disused migrant hostel. Until 15-20 years ago, these and other hostels throughout Australia provided a transitional and supportive environment for newly arrived migrants and refugees, including those who travelled here without documents.'  (http://www.greenleft.org.au/back/2002/489/489p11.htm)

Westbridge Migrant Hostel

Villawood, New South Wales

Villawood, New South Wales, Australia

Moving from one country, region or place to settle in another.

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86/910 Bassinette, steel / paint / mesh, maker unknown, used at the Westbridge Migrant Hostel, Villawood, New South Wales, Australia, 1950-1960

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Bassinette used at Westbridge Migrant Hostel

Object No. 86/910

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