An article in Rockhampton's Morning Bulletin on 2 July 1938 stated that the Bethesda Mothers' Hospital would operate in two distinct areas of work, both to be managed by the Salvation Army.
One section would function as a private maternity hospital where, for a small fee, married women would be cared for by a qualified Salvation Army nurse.
The other section would operate as a girls' home. The article went on to state that:
'destitute, wronged, and neglected girls are cared for and little unwanted babes are given a home, until such time as adoption can be arranged.
There will be a new nursery with a large veranda on three sides, with miniature dining room, furniture for the toddlers, new bathrooms, and locker rooms. Individual lockers and wardrobes are provided for, and fly-proof rooms for the preparation of the babies' food.'
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18 April 2019
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