Wagga District Hospital on the corner of Docker and Edward Streets was officially opened by NSW Premier, Hon. C.G. Wade in 1910. This photo taken in 1910 shows the hospital committee, medical staff, matron and secretary.
Back, left to right: P. J. Johnstone, E. E. Collins, W. F. Du Rieu and J. H. Skudder. Middle, left to right: A. V. Booth, O. A. Willans, Dr. T. W. W. Burgess, Dr. W. Leahy, P. H. Broadhurst, J. H. Wilkins and L. Aveyard. Front, left to right: A. F. D. White (secretary), H. S. Headley (vice-president), Miss. B. M. Wiseman (matron), H. E. Mitchelmore (president), J. D. Walker (vice-president) and T. Dobney. Inset left: Dr. E. W. Moncrieff. Inset right: Dr Henry Stoker. Absent: Dr Warren, R. S. Heydon, J. J. McGrath and J. J. Scott.
Source: Sherry Morris; Wagga Wagga – A History
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