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20-July-2021
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The plaque at the first site of the Colonial Infirmary which functioned from January to July 1837, commemorates the sesquicentenary of the Royal Adelaide Hospital from 1839 to 1989.
Location
| Address: | North Terrace, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, 5000 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.921604 Long: 138.595034 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1839 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1989 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1990 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis Plaque Marks The First Site Of
The Colonial Infirmary
January To July 1837
The Structure Made Of Pressed Earth Was Originally
Built As A School Room. It Was Rented And
Used By Dr T. Y. Cotter, Colonial Surgeon,
For The Treatment Of Sick Immigrants Until
More Suitable Accomodation Became Available
In Hindley Street.
Erected By Royal Adelaide Hospital
Heritage And History Committee
To Commemorate
Royal Adelaide Hospital Sesquicentenary
1990
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