Hessian flags mounted on metal poles with spearhead.

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

Australian nationalism/identity

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

Migration

86/917D Flags (2), British and Australian, fabric / metal, used at the Westbridge Migrant Hostel, Villawood, New South Wales, Australia, 1950-1960

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British and Australian flags used at the Westbridge Migrant Hostel

Object No. 86/917D

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