Inside the time capsule: local newspapers, floor plans and annual reports
Time capsule found at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital A time capsule from the 1930s was
Stern said the capsule was placed in copper guttering and attached to the plaque that was laid on 10 December 1932 by Minister for Health and Secretary for Public Works, Reginald Weaver. “It is a wonderful find especially as we are building a hospital for the future,” Ms Stern said. The redevelopment team is looking to place the contents of the time capsule into a box frame for display in the new building.
unearthed during recent redevelopment works at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. The glimpse into the past was found when Building 2 was partially demolished to make way for the Stage 2 redevelopment. Inside the capsule were floor plans of the original hospital, six annual reports, and two local newspapers dated 8 December 1932. Redevelopment Transition Manager Adrienne Webinar wednesdays Webinars are being held every Wednesday at 1pm to support staff and managers on topics of concern and interest during COVID-19. The webinars are also recorded and available for viewing in your own time. So far the webinars have focused on building resilience, self-care, managing stress and the risk of harm. The team is currently in the process of planning the next series and would love to hear from staff about ideas on future topics.
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