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Bethesda Hospital Wash House

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1989

Overview

Badly deteriorated whitewash revealing red brick walls. White painted ledge and brace door. Copper for boiling clothes in brick surround, grate door across corner, lid with handle on top. Evidence of removal of troughs from right foreground. Concrete floor.

Historical information

Taken to record internal details of 'Lucknow' prior to demolition for extension to Bethesda Hospital. House at end of Victoria Avenue above the Yacht Club.

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Registration number

cwa-org-28--3-48

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Themes

Medicine & Health

Year

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Claremont Museum.

Last modified

Tuesday, 13 May, 2025

Completeness

94

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Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Life of creator +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 03.48'.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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