A seven-year-old boy was transported over a thousand kilometres to a leprosarium on Fantome Island, where he lived for the next ten years.
Synopsis
A seven-year-old boy was transported over a thousand kilometres to a leprosarium on Fantome Island, where he lived for the next ten years.
Synopsis
Joe Eggmolesse was seven years old when he was taken from his family and sent to Fantome Island in 1945. Diagnosed with leprosy, he lived in a leprosarium for Aboriginal people for ten years. The island, located off Queensland's coast, housed a community of individuals marginalized by society. Now 73, Joe reflects on his experiences and the hidden history of this isolated treatment facility.
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Why Watch
- Meet Joe Eggmolesse, a survivor of Leprosy.
- Find out about Fantome Island's hidden history.
- See life in a leprosarium for Aboriginal people.
Did You Know
- Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with Leprosy at age 7 in 1945.
- He was transported over 1,000 kilometers to Fantome Island for treatment.
- Joe spent 10 years living in a leprosarium for Aboriginal people.
- Fantome Island was home to a close-knit community of indigenous 'lepers'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What disease was Joe Eggmolesse diagnosed with at age seven?
Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with Leprosy at the age of seven.
How long did Joe Eggmolesse stay on Fantome Island?
Joe Eggmolesse was confined on Fantome Island for ten years.
What was Fantome Island used for in 1945?
In 1945, Fantome Island was used as a leprosarium for Aboriginal people.
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