Hospital at Umbakumba, Groote Eylandt

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Description: The description of this image provided by Territory Stories reads: "Man and four women standing on a makeshift verandah shaded by corrugated iron roof and some cloth. Behind them doors lead to the interior and louvred shutters or window closings can be seen. The building is on stumps. The caption reads: "This building at Umbakumba was used as a hospital for several years. Sister Brooker slept there when there were inpatients."" This photo is undated, the date included is an estimate
From Date: 1930s
To Date: 1960s
Source: Territory Stories, Northern Territory Government
Rights: This photo may be reproduced with attribution given to Territory Stories
Archival Reference: Photo Number: PH0942/0007
External URL: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/264461

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