Back Issues: Back when we were 'born at Rostrata'

Description

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Rostrata private maternity hospital ushered thousands of Palmerston North babies into the world 1918-1962. Named after a large red gum tree on the site (eucalyptus rostrata), it was situated on a one acre section on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets. For many years its homely care was a popular maternity option. When Palmerston North Hospital opened its new 40 bed maternity section in March 1962, Rostrata was no longer required. The buildings were sold and converted into flats before being demolished in 1973.

Identification

Content type

Born digital

Relation

Manawatū Standard

Date

June 3, 2023

Digitisation id

2023Pa_IMCA-DigitalArchive_041469

Format

Born Digital

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IMCA Digital Archive