Ida Standley
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Ida Standley was the first school teacher in Alice Springs, Australia. For 15 years, from 1914 to 1929, she worked at The Bungalow. Standley was appointed MBE for her services to children's welfare.
Ida Standley in 1922 in front of Myrte Villa.
Ida Standley reading in 1922
Topsy Smith
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Topsy Smith was an Arabana pioneer of Central Australia in the Northern Territory. She spent her life caring for Indigenous children at an institution known as The Bungalow in Alice Springs.
Ida Standley
…Aboriginal children, who lived at The Bungalow, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The Bungalow was established in 1914 and the children were under the care of Topsy Smith until, by early 1915, Standley was asked to provide additional supervision outside of the hours of tuition for a small additional sum. Soon the additional…
Topsy Smith stands at the back, seventh from the right.