Opening of Uncle Bobs Club Nurses’ Home

In 1948, funds raised by the Uncle Bobs Club were used to build a Nurses’ Home at the Orthopaedic Hospital. The official opening was honoured by the presence of Lady Dugan, alongside hospital committee president Lady Latham and president of The Uncle Bobs Club, Mr J. Kirkwood.

Film Title: Opening of the Uncle Bobs Club Nurses’ Home
Production Date: 1948
Filming Location: The Children’s Orthopaedic Section; Mt Eliza, Victoria:
Media: Digitised 16 mm colour film, silent
Duration: 2.54 minutes
Producer: The Royal Children’s Hospital; Parkville, Victoria
Accession Number: 2018.2491

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