Historical information

Booklet printed for the opening of the main ward block of the Alfred Hospital 6th December 1977. Includes list of Alfred Hospital Board of Management. A brief history of the building (construction commenced 1969, total cost, inclusive of furniture, equipment and fees, was $35 million) and floorplans. Acknowledgements on back cover of architects, engineeers, surveyors and contractors

Significance

Of significance to the AHNL as it forms part of the history of Alfred Hospital buildings

Physical description

Stapled booklet with orange cover and black print black print. Front cover has an illustration of the main ward block, with information printed at right: 'The/Official/Opening/of/The Main/Ward Block/by/HIS EXCELLENCY/THE HONOURABLE/SIR HENRY WINNEKE/K.C.M.G. K.C.V.O. O.B.E. K.St.J. O.C./GOVERNOR OF/VICTORIA/6TH DECEMBER,/1977' The previous catalogue number is written at the top right

Inscriptions & markings

The previous catalogue number is written at the top right of the front cover