Gloucester Soldiers Memorial HospitalPrint Page 
The Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital was erected to commemorate those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The hospital underwent a major refurbishment in 2020.
A hospital committee was formed in 1909, a building fund was established and by 1915, £1,008 had been raised. When World War I began, the hospital building venture was put on hold until 1919, when the Returned and Services League (RSL) joined the hospital committee and the Soldiers Memorial Hospital organisation was formed.
In 1921, with £4,000 raised, the group was unable to get authorities to build a hospital and the battle continued for further 15 years.
The first hospital board was formed in 1936 and progress began with the engagement of the Chief Government Architect, Cobden Parkes and the purchase of the current site for £1,600, a cost split between the board and the Hospitals Commission.
Plans were prepared but World War Two interrupted progress and the project suffered further delay. Finally, in 1954 there was a breakthrough, funding was provided and the tender process began. On September 24, 1955 the foundation stone was laid by the Minister of Health, Maurice O’Sullivan and the building was opened for the public on June 1, 1957.
Location
| Address: | Church Street, Gloucester, 2422 |
|---|---|
| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.015092 Long: 151.958197 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 24th September, 1955 |
|---|
Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital
