Spencer Public Hospital in Goldie Street, Wynyard, opened in 1918.Initially, it had a locally appointed board but, in 1929, the state government took the Hospital over along with the supervision of its board. In 1944, a new building opened for general hospital patients while the old buildings were retained for maternity care. In 1965, Spencer Public Hospital amalgamated with Burnie General Hospital to become part of the North Western General Hospital.
From
1918
To
1965
Alternative Names
Spencer Hospital
Spencer District Hospital