Relatives were unable or unwilling to care for him , and he was sent to a number of children 's homes until he was returned to his father , who subsequently remarried .
Collins ' mother died the day she gave birth to him in Sydney .
Relatives were unable or unwilling to care for Collins , and Collins was sent to a number of children 's homes until Collins was returned to Collins ' father , who subsequently remarried .
Collins ' mother died the day she gave birth to him in Sydney .