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New Wing Opened
The new $24,000 wing at the Edward Murphy hospital was opened by Brigadier L. Rundle, Salvation Army property secretary, Wellington.
The short service and opening ceremony was held on Saturday, June 21, and afterwards guests were all invited to morning tea.
The new wing as viewed from the river side of the building. It is actually on the right of the hospital as seen from Aberdeen Road.
Brigadier Rundle unlocks the door to the new wing.
Pictured on the balcony leading to the new wing is the official party. From left: the Mayoress, Mrs H. H. Barker (chairman of the Advisory Board), Brigadier Beatrice Palmer (Women's Social Secretary), Major G. James (Matron of Edward Murphy Hospital), Brigadier and Mrs Brigadier L. Rundle, Mr J. Dunsmore, Advisory Board member, and Major G. Brinsdon (Corps Officer).
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