Commemorative plaques [Set of two, Dialysis Unit opening, 1999; Lions Club donation, 2009]

Production date
1999
 About this object
Two metal plaques commemorating the opening of the Dialysis Unit at Maitland Hospital and the donation of electric chairs for the unit by the local Lions Clubs. The unit was officially opened by Craig John Knowles (1959-) who was a Labor member of the NSW Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 2005. He was Minister for Health from 1999 to 2003.
- Janis Wilton, 2019
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Significance
The plaque is significant as one of a number of plaques in the Maitland Hospital collection that commemorate the opening of a new building or facility on the hospital site. As a group, the plaques assist in tracking specific dates and events that mark the opening or foundation of particular buildings. They also identify dignitaries involved with the opening. In 2022 some of the plaques are still in situ on the old hospital site, others are in storage. - Janis Wilton, 2022
Related information
https://aconspicuousobject.com.au/stories/written-in-stone-metal-wood
Collection type
Maitland Hospital
Media
Metal and wood
Signature & date
Top plaque inscription: "The electric chairs in this Dialysis Unit / were donated by the Lions Clubs of / Branxton, East Maitland, Kurri Kurri, / Maitland and Rutherford / The Lioness Clubs of East Maitland - Beresfield / and Rutherford / Assisted by the Australian Lions Foundation and / Lions NSW/ACT Save Sight and Healthcare Foundation / - December 2009 - "

Bottom plaque inscription: "The Maitland Dialysis Unit / was officially opened by / The Hon Craig Knowles / Minister for Health of New South Wales / on / 3 December 1999 / in the presence of / Mr John Price / Member for Maitland / Ms Carol Abela / Chairperson, Hunter Health "
Accession number
HOS2022.020

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