New Maternity Hospital For Motueka

(Photos: John R. Sharp)

The new 12-bed maternity hospital to serve the Motueka district was opened by the Prime Minister (Mr Holyoake) earlier thiB month. The new building cost $148,000 and a further $11,000 was spent on equipping it.

A view of the new hospital during the rain-drenched opening function.

Mr Holyoake with the plaque he unveiled.

At the function were Mesdames R. I. Blair and M. Sloss (both Nelson), N.t«estrupp (Motueka) and A. J. McCaa (Murchison).

Nelson Hospital Board chairman, Mr H. G. West, speaking at the opening ceremony.

Afternoon tea for David and Mr and Mrs N. L. Lewis, Motueka.

Mrs Holyoake has a quick chat to some of the patients.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 106 : August 23, 1969

New Maternity Hospital For Motueka