The Returned Nurses Memorial WindowPrint Page 
The window commemorates South Australian nursing sisters who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved from 1902 to 1945.
The stained glass window comprises eight panels of twenty sections, The upper panels represent blue sky with shafts of light. Originally located in the hospital chapel, it was moved to its present location in 2004.
Note:
The position of the plaques are adjacent to clear glass windows which was the location of the stained glass window in 2004. It is unknown by Monument Australia what happened to the original window but photos of the window can be viewed at
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Location
| Address: | Woodville Road, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, 5011 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.883461 Long: 138.534615 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Window |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1902 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1945 |
| Designer: | Cedar Prest |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 10th August, 1988 |
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Plaque :
The Returned Nurses Memorial Window
Presented by the Returned Sisters` Sub-Branch of the Returned Services League (SA) and dedicated by Sir Donald Dunstan Governor of South Australia on 10 / 8 / 1988
Rededicated on 25 / 2 / 2004 by Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC, CVO, MBE Governor of South Australia
Designed by Cedar Prest - Glass Artist
Window frame donated by Kingswood Aluminium
Plaque :
This window is dedicated to honour all South Australia Sisters who served their country in time of war
1902 - 1945
Presented by the Returned Sisters` Sub-Branch of the Returned Services League (South Australia)
1988
