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Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930) opens Nurse Maude's Hospital at Wainoni.

Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930) opens Nurse Maude's Hospital at Wainoni.

Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930) opens Nurse Maude's Hospital at Wainoni.
[22 Apr. 1904]

After formally opening the Avon Pine Sanitorium at Wainoni, Sir Joseph Ward, then Minister of Public Health, "proceeded to Nurse Maude's open-air hospital, which that philanthropic lady has established for the benefit of the poor. The hospital is located near New Brighton, and came into being a few weeks ago." In praising the work accomplished by Nurse Maude, Sir Joseph Ward said that he would endeavour to obtain a £ for £ subsidy for the hospital.

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File Reference CCL-KPCD17-0044

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