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Glenties Mothers' Hospital (1924 - 1938)

  • Salvation Army Mothers' Home Rockhampton

    Salvation Army Mothers' Home Rockhampton, 1938
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From
1924
To
1938
Categories
Adoption Agency, Babies' Home, Female Rescue Home, Home, Hospital, Maternity Home and Salvation Army

The Glenties Mothers' Hospital, in Rockhampton, was run by the Salvation Army. Until 1924, it had been known as the Glenties Rescue Home. It provided care for babies awaiting adoption, and young girls who were pregnant, destitute or homeless. It also functioned as a private maternity hospital for married women. In 1938, it was renamed Bethesda Mothers' Hospital.

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Location

1924 - 1938
Address - The Glenties Mothers' Hospital was situated at 58 Talford Street, Rockhampton. Location: Rockhampton

Timeline

 1902 - 1924 Glenties Rescue Home
       1924 - 1938 Glenties Mothers' Hospital
             1938 - 1968 Bethesda Mothers' Hospital
                   1968 - 1970 Bethesda Hospital and Hostel
                         1970 - 1976 Bethesda Hostel
                               1976 - 1977 Bethesda Hostel and Childrens' Home
                                     1977 - 1979 Bethesda Childrens' Home

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Salvation Army Mothers' Home Rockhampton
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Salvation Army Mothers' Home Rockhampton
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Date
1938

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Sources used to compile this entry: 'Salvation Army: Official Opening of Mothers' Hospital', The Morning Bulletin, 2 July 1938, p. 9, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55980497.

Prepared by: Lee Butterworth