Leprosy Act 1892, Queensland

• Leprosy Act 1892, Queensland (1892 – 1937)
  • Health Act 1937, Queensland (1937 - current)

Related Organisations

• Peel Island Lazaret (31 May 1907 - 5 August 1959)
  The Leprosy Act provided for the treatment of lepers as well as their detention and isolation. It also allowed for the government to appoint any place to be a lazaret for the reception and medical treatment of lepers.
• Dayman Island Lazaret (9 May 1889 - 1892)
  The Leprosy Act provided for the treatment of lepers as well as their detention and isolation. It also allowed for the government to appoint any place to be a lazaret for the reception and medical treatment of lepers.
• Friday Island Lazaret (27 October 1892 - c. 1907)
  The Leprosy Act provided for the treatment of lepers as well as their detention and isolation. It also allowed for the government to appoint any place to be a lazaret for the reception and medical treatment of lepers.
• Fantome Island Lazaret (1939 - 1973)
  The Leprosy Act provided for the treatment of lepers as well as their detention and isolation. It also allowed for the government to appoint any place to be a lazaret for the reception and medical treatment of lepers.
• Stradbroke Island Lazaret (25 November 1892 - 1907)
  The Leprosy Act provided for the treatment of lepers as well as their detention and isolation. It also allowed for the government to appoint any place to be a lazaret for the reception and medical treatment of lepers.

This page was written by Lee Butterworth, last updated 22 January 2024.