Item ST 40388 Photograph - YMCA & Rest House, Caulfield Military Hospital, World War I, 1916 or later

Summary

Photograph of YMCA & Rest House, Caulfield Military Hospital, World War I. One of a series of images that promote the facilites at the hospital.

Caulfield Military Hospital was officially called the No.11 Australian General Hospital (AGH) or the General Military Hospital No. 11. During World War I the Caulfield mansion Glen Eira was converted into the hospital. After the war it contined as a a repatriation hospital and permanent home for many disabled soldiers. It was described by author George Johnston in My Brother Jack - his mother worked at the hospital.

Description of Content

Y.M.C.A. and Rest House, Caulfield Military Hospital.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph.