HOSPITAL FOR INSANE, CLAREMONT
c. 1910View looking north up the hill from main entrance. Wooden railing fence and large lopped Tuart tree on right. Driveway to left leads up to two storeyed Administration Building with balcony over arched central entrance. Lawn and shrubs in front.
1903 first male patients admitted. Designed by JH Grainger architect. 25 buildings in crescent shape with Montgomery Hall in centre of crescent. Site on Davies Road, 390 acres on Government reserve. Surrounded by farm land which was cultivated to help feed inmates. Accommodation for 85 patients, workshops and stores completed. 1908 official opening. 1938-41 additions of admission and treatment block. Leased by Military. Divided in 1972 to form Graylands Hopsital and Swanbounre Hospital.
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