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Colonial Infirmary

The Colonial Infirmary – Adelaide’s First ‘Hospital’

Posted on April 11, 2024August 8, 2024

Part 1: 1837 – 1840 South Australia was established as a free settler colony, one which could be self-sufficient from the British crown, however, in the high number of settlers, there was little to no thought of including doctors and trained medical professionals. The new settlement was proclaimed on 28 December 1836 and Dr Thomas […]

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