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23-June-2015
23-June-2015
Photographs supplied by Judith Nissen

The plaque commemorates the nursing sisters who served at the Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home from 1929 to 1951.

The Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home was opened by the Australian Inland Mission in 1929 to provide medical services to the people of inland areas. Staffed by two nurses, radio contact was maintained with the Flying Doctor at Cloncurry, Queensland, through a pedal radio.

Location

Address:Strezlecki Track , Park Headquarters, Innamincka, 5731
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.746921
Long: 140.736625
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Front Inscription

The AIM Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home

Innamincka 1929 to 1951

In grateful remembrance of the nursing sisters who served God and the people of the inland in this Hospital

[ Names ]

The Australian Inland Mission

Donated by AIM Safaris  1977 - 1978 - 1979

 

Source: MA
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