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The finished new maternity block. In charge of the new home is Sister P. M. Swarbrick who is pictured with her parents in her own flat on the fourth floor of the building which houses the nursing staff. Sister Swarbrick's parents are Mr and Mrs O. Swarbrick, well known citizens and old identities of Gisborne.

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The main entrance to the new hospital. At left is the door to the elevator which can take a whole bed.

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The theatre is situated on the ground floor.

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All rooms are private for mother and baby.

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The sterilizing room ensures absolute cleanliness of all equipment.

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Official party at the opening ceremony was, from left, Sir Edwin Bate, president of Hospital Boards Association, Mrs J. B. Williams, Mr McKay, Mr J. B. Williams, chairman Cook Hospital Board, Mrs McKay, Mrs Maclean and Canon J. R. Maclean who dedicated the new building.

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Student nurses dispensing cheerfulness at the afternoon tea were Helen Norris, Georgina O'Brien, Joy Penberthy, Lois Wharehinga, Margaret Wright and Bronwyn-Anne Tonkin.

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Three porters for the new block are Frank Boyle, John Purcell and Douglas Munro.