Willow Court Project

HOSPITAL TRAGEDY- At New Norfolk   MERCURY Thursday 24thFebruary 1938 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/29192492?searchTerm=lachlan%20park%20death&searchLimits= A finding of suicide while of a disturbed mind was given by the Coroner (Mr. G. Matheson) at an inquest held at, the Lachlan Park Hospital,

Lachlan Park Additions NEW OFFICES FOR STAFF READY Article taken from- MERCURY- MONDAY APRIL 22 1940http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/25798805 Opened Today Budding Improvement plan at Lachlan Park Hospital, New Norfolk -a modern administrative block will be opened today by the Premier (Mr. Cosgrove). The new

I thought that I would introduce a new segment on which I personally found Interesting and thought others with a similar Interest in WCC & RDH would also. Every week I will be uploading old News Articles from TROVE regarding the Hospital. So make sure you check them out under

It has been reported by Willow Court Facebook group member Matty Graham that Ward 2 had flames coming out of it at approx midnight last night. Matty reported that fire crews attended the scene. Even though Ward 2 has already been partially demolished it is such a shame to see

The Mercury Friday 9 June 1950 Hobart police are seeking information on William Cooke (20), who escaped from Lachlan Park; on Tuesday. He has fair hair and reddish complexion, is 5ft. 5in. high, and was wearing overalls, sports coat,  and gum boots. I wonder if they found him???