Beechworth’s children

Children who lived in Beechworth learned at first hand what mental illness was all about. The grounds of Mayday Hills provided ample opportunities for play, and trusted patients were allowed to walk down the hill into the town to go […]

From its earliest days, senior staff at Mayday Hills lived in official houses within the grounds, together with their wives and children. These children had the unusual opportunity to mingle with staff and patients as they moved around the grounds.