Archives: Time Line

Lady Ella Latham

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Involved with the Auxiliaries since 1923 and a committee member since 1926, Lady Ella Latham was elected as president of the Committee of Management in 1933 and held the position until 1954. She guided the hospital through the Depression and the Second World War, and into its modern form.

Occupational Therapy

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The Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital used occupational therapy to help children develop practical skills and strengthen their muscles.

Launch of the Sporting Globe Carnival

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The charity sports carnival continued annually until disrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War. Initially funds raised were shared with the Alfred Hospital, however from 1933 the event became dedicated to the Children’s Hospital and was a precursor for the Good Friday Appeal.

Dr Stanley Williams

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Williams came to the Children’s as resident, then after more training in England was appointed medical superintendent in 1935. He was an innovative and well-published practitioner.

Dr Russell Howard

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Howard started as a resident and explored a number of different avenues before focusing on paediatric surgery. He was made chief general paediatric surgeon in 1952 and held this position until his retirement in 1970.

The Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital, Mt Eliza

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The Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital opened with capacity for 100 beds. Patients with tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, infantile paralysis and polio were provided with a facility specially-designed to meet their needs.

Dr John Colquhoun

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Appointed as the first medical superintendent at The Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital, which was soon to be opened.