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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, Waverley

Uniting War Memorial Hospital, Waverley
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, building front
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, building entrance
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, toward the park across from the building
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, hallway with portraits and memorabilia
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, portrait of Sister Winnie May Davis
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, portrait of Sister Florence Aubin Salmon
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, portrait of Captain Kay Parker
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, portrait painting of Matron Elizabeth Hunter
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, plaque in memory of Colonel William Elphinstone Kay
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, honour board of First World War veterans and benefactors
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Uniting War Memorial Hospital, stained glass windows
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Description / Background

The Uniting War Memorial Hospital is a large collection of buildings, situated between Birrel Street and Bronte Road in Waverley, NSW. The hospital is operated by the Uniting Church. It was formerly known as the Waverley War Memorial Hospital.

The main historical feature is the central building, known as the 'Edina' building, built by Ebenezer Vickery (1827–1906) around the 1860s. Vickery was a wealthy merchant, manufacturer, and philanthropist. Originally from London, he moved to Sydney, NSW, for greater prospects. His family donated the building in 1919. It was reopened in 1921 following significant changes to satisfy the requirements of a hospital. The opening ceremony took place on 11 November 1922.

Within the Edina building are numerous portraits of soldiers and nurses, commemorating their service in the First and Second World Wars. There are also two honour boards commemorating those who served during the First World War.

The Edina building is surrounded by numerous hospital buildings, a garden/park facing directly opposite the building, as well as communal areas for staff and residents to gather. 

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Address
125 Birrell Street
Waverley NSW 2024
Local Government Area
Waverley, Municipality of
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
EthanD123. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1919
Dedication date
11 November 1922
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Brick
Concrete
Timber