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The Palmerston North Public Hospital was constructed at a cost of £3,700, and opened in November 1893. It was designed by Ernest Larcomb, the builders were Mr G. Carter and the first board chairman was George Snelson. Initially the staff consisted of Doctors McIntyre and Porter, Miss Ellen Dougherty, Matron and two nurses. The current hospital remains on the same site.

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Image
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2011N_H3_004744
Title
Palmerston North Hospital, Ruahine Street
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Coolstore
Original held in
Public Photograph Collection H3

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Palmerston North Hospital, Heretaunga Street, Palmerston North

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