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The George Manson block, £715,000 worth of hospital wards, operating theatres, administrative offices and X-Ray and physiotherapy units, was officially opened by the Governor-General (Lord Cobham) early last month. The new block increases the bed accommodation to 146 through the provision of five wards, all fully-equipped with the latest in fittings. Next month the hospital board hopes to bring the new £166,000 boiler house into commission, thereby completing a building programme which has cost £1,359,000. The magnificent new nurses' home cost £477,000. And what of the future? The board has its eye on a new maternity block to be erected opposite the hospital.

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Between a guard of honour of nurses a welcome is extended by Mr H. G. West, chairman of the board. Dr. P. C. Brunette, medical superintendent, is on the right.

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Watching the ceremony.

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Some of the workmen on the project had the best vantage spot.

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A brief talk with Mr Jack Graham, of Collingwood. The Governor spent more than 30 minutes walking round the hospital chatting to patients and examining the amenities.

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The official party in the children's ward
As a father himself, it was natural that the Governor-General should spend most of his time looking round the hospital in the children's wards. His easy manner quickly put the children at ease and many were the smiles he received from the small patients.

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Charlotte, held by Sister Campbell, did not feel like smiling

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The ceremony over, it's back to work. But getting back is harder than getting out.

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Mr Frank Longshaw, clerk of works to the board, tries the plumbing in the new ward block.

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More trouble going back to work.