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Memorial House is the original Bruce Rock Memorial Hospital building which was erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.
The idea of a World War One memorial in the form of a hospital was put forward by Bruce Rock Roads Board. The Board donated £65 and the Government offered £1 for every £1 raised by the community. There was a desire to be self-reliant and not dependent on Government handouts (or under Government control). Funds were raised by dances, socials, fancy dress balls, flower selling and a farm to farm canvas. An amount of £1,406 was raised and architect William Thorne donated his £150 fee. The State Government donated £1,500 for the project. The Bruce Rock War Memorial Hospital was completed in 1922. In 1978, the place was converted to an aged care facility known as Memorial House.
Location
| Address: | Dunstal Street, Bruce Rock, 6418 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.873876 Long: 118.146624 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Designer: | William Thorne (architect) |
| Monument Manufacturer: | F. T. Deacon (builder) |
| Link: | http://stateheritage.wa.gov.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 18th November, 1922 |
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