The unused flats at the Westbridge hostel, Villawood, NSW.

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Date18/02/1974DescriptionHerald investigation at Villawood hostel. Sections at hostel with new unoccupied blocks of flats
PhotographerAnton CermakNotesROGERS-www.johnrogersarchice.com SMH-002065688
Story by Isabella Lucas.
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InscriptionArticle reads: Hundreds of modern self contained flats have been vacant for more than a year at the Westbridge migrant hostel near Villawood. Flats at the other three Commonwealth hostels in NSW are also vacant. Altogether, these unused flats could accommodate more than 1000 people. Last July, the Federal Minister for Housing, Mr Johnson, said that young Australian couples and others on low incomes should be able to use some of the accommodations vacant at the NSW hostelsImage ColourBlack & WhiteImage Size250 mm x 170 mmFile SizeJPG : 3.09 MBTypePrintOriginalYesAccessAppointment required to view original photographCopyrightRestrictedRightsFairfax MediaAcknowledgementFairfield City Council acquired copies in December 2020 from Daniel Miller Californian photography dealer). The original copyright is held by Fairfax Media

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The unused flats at the Westbridge hostel, Villawood, NSW.