This is a full Royal Derwent Hospital campus map which includes the Millbrook Rise component which became part of the hospital in 1968 and is the only remaining open section still providing mental health care services to Tasmanians.
It is commonly believed that the hospital closed in 2000 but this is false as this part is still operational. It had it’s own identity from 1934 til 1968, although it did shared staffing with Lachlan Park Hospital and came into the Hospital’s full administration when Lachlan Park changed names to the Royal Derwent Hospital.
The maps come from a campus rationalisation plan. The plan contained three alternatives for building usage, demolition. remain in use and buildings to not be used.
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I am Enquiring regarding my great aunt. I believe Gertrude McShane worked at Milbrookrise during the 1940s as trained nurse or matron I am very keen to know if at all you have any photos of her . Kindly Pam
HI Pam, The history group are not in a position to do research for people at the moment. All we can offer is the Derwent Valley Historical group which can be contacted through the Derwent Valley Council. Best of luck.
Cheers
Mark Krause