Historical information

The original Tawonga District Hospital was situated at the corner of Ryders Lane and Kiewa Valley Highway. The construction was initiated by the Hospital and Charities Commission with considerable assistance from the SEC. The building was transported from Bonegilla where it was originally part of the Bonegilla Military Hospital. It was officially opened on September 24, 1949. Prior to this anyone needing hospitalisation had to travel to Yackandandah.

Significance

First hospital in the Kiewa Valley in 1949. Serving the Upper Kiewa community

Physical description

Black and white photograph of hospital ward in the original Tawonga District Hospital in 1950

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten inscription on back - Tawonga Hospital 1950