Hi Minniehaha,
I think I have an answer for you with this transcription, where the child was fostered out under a warrant issued under the Industrial School's Act 1882. The document names the adult who will act in this role.
I suspect the 'L. WILLIAMS' in your record held the same role.
Archives NZ ref: R4272909 ACGB 8304 CW13/5.
Warrants issued under the Industrial School's Act 1882: March 1882-August 1884.
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WHEREAS Sarah Ann PARNELL is now an inmate of Caversham Industrial School within the meaning of "The Industrial School's Act, 1882"; and whereas it has been made to appear to my satisfaction that Mary Ann FRASER of East Taieri, hereinafter called "the said person" is willing qualified to provide for and take change of the said inmate:
Now, therefore, I, the Minister of Education for the Colony of New Zealand, in pursuance and exercise of all powers in this behalf enabling me, do hereby grant to the said inmate licence to reside with the said person until the 31st day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty five, unless the said inmate shall be sooner called upon by me to return to the said school: provided always, and these presents are upon the express condition, that the said person shall find and provide the said inmate sufficient meat, drink, clothing, lodging, and all other necessaries during the said term, and shall also sign an agreement to observe the regulations and conditions of the First and Third schedules indorsed hereon: which conditions I also agree to observe.
Signature of Thomas DICK.
Minister of Education.
Date: 24 March 1884.
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First Schedule: Regulations for the Boarding-out of Children.
Second Schedule: Regulations for Placing Inmates out at Service. (not applicable)
Third Schedule: Agreement as to Payment under Licence: Mrs FRASER to receive 8s a week.
SUPPLY OF CLOTHING FOR BOARDED OUT CHILDREN.
Boys Girls
Boots (pairs) 2 Boots (pairs) 2
Caps or hats 2 Hats 2
Jackets 3 Jackets 2
Socks (pairs) 3 Dresses 3
Vests 3 Chemises 3
Trousers (pairs) 3 Stockings or socks (Pairs) 3
Shirts 3 Petticoats 3
Belts or braces 2 Pinafores or aprons 3
Flannels 3 Flannels 3
Handkerchiefs 3 Handkerchiefs 3
Collars, linens (girls over twelve) 3
Nightgowns 3
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Proposal for the boarding-out of a child from Caversham Industrial School.
Child's Name: Sarah Ann PARNELL
Age: 4 years 3 months
Religion: Church of England
Degree of Education: None
Health: Good
Date and circumstances of child's admission to the school: Admitted 28 Feb 1884. The mother in gaol committed for trial for robbery from the person.
Name of the proposed foster-mother, and her age: Mary Ann FRASER, 31.
Residence: Riccarton, East Taieri.
Whether married, single, or widow; and if married,
whether husband resides at home: Married, husband resides at home.
Number and ages of children in family, and particulars
as to other members of household, as lodgers, servants, &c.: 6 ch, 6 to 15. Has two from I.S. (Industrial School), applying for 2 more.
Church to which family belongs: Presbyterian.
School that child would attend: -
Occupation and circumstances of head of family: Farmer, lives in 14 roomed house, has 2 acres of orchard, cows and fowls.
Name of Local Visitor who will look after the child: Mrs Rob. CHARTERS.
Date: 18 March 1884.
My apologies for the formatting.
Regards,
Spades
