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The plaque commemorates the work of the doctors, nurses, staff, Hospital Committee and Ladies Auxiliary who were involved with the Werrimull Bush Nursing Hospital which operated from 1927 to 1947. The plaque is located at the site of the former Doctor`s residence. 

The Werrimull Bush Nursing Hospital was opened in Werrimull in July,1927. Hundreds of babies were born there. The first doctor was Dr Davis, then Dr. Buxton, Dr. Phillips, Dr.Zeeher, and Dr. Holland . In 1945 it became a bush Nursing Centre with a nurse in charge, but late in 1947 it closed. The Werrimull police station now occupies the site. The Health Centre started in 1950.

Location

Address:	Millewa Road, Werrimull, 3496
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -34.386986 Long: 141.598593 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	Culture
Sub-Theme:	Community
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Sunday 1st October, 1995
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Source: MA