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27-December-2013
27-December-2013

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The hospital was built to commemorate those who served in World War One.

The Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital was opened as a private hospital on 1st August 1920 with Dr. Anderson, as the Medical officer and Matron Gorringe as his aide. The hospital was officially opened on 21 October 1920 by Mr H. F. Walker, M.L.A and was built by public donations as a memorial to the soldiers who fought in World War One. The hospital building was was erected by Mr Paul Tesch of Witta, for £1157 and £300 was spent on hospital furnishings. All returned men and women who served in World War One were treated free.
Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (Qld), 29th October 1920

 

Location

Address:17 Bean Street, Maleny, 4552
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.755064
Long: 152.845189
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
Monument Manufacturer:Mr Paul Tesch

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 21st October, 1920
Front Inscription
Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Source: MA,SKP
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