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Willowburn Epileptic Home (1919 - 1950?)

  • Benevolent Institution at Willowburn, Toowoomba, 1919

    Benevolent Institution at Willowburn, Toowoomba, 1919, 19 February 1919, by Callaghan, C. W., courtesy of Picture Queensland, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.
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From
1919
To
1950?
Categories
Disability Institution, Government-run and Home

The Willowburn Epileptic Home, was situated at the corner of Hogg and Tor Streets, North Toowoomba. The institution was run by the State of Queensland. It was officially opened by her Excellency Lady Goold Adams on 20 January 1920.

Evidence shows that children were placed at Willowburn Epileptic Home, however more research is needed on this topic.

Details

The home, erected in the grounds of the Willowburn Mental Hospital, originally accommodated 80 patients of both sexes, including children. Inmates were received from the Diamantina Hospital and Dunwich Benevolent Asylum. Matron Chatfield was appointed Superintendent upon the opening of the home.

Location

1919 - 1950?
Location - Willowburn Epileptic Home was situated off Tor Street, Willowburn. Location: Willowburn

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Benevolent Institution at Willowburn, Toowoomba, 1919
Title
Benevolent Institution at Willowburn, Toowoomba, 1919
Type
Image
Date
19 February 1919
Creator
Callaghan, C. W.
Source
Picture Queensland, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

Details

Prepared by: Lee Butterworth