Hamilton Base Hospital Medical Museum 

HOSPITAL artefacts more than 150 years old, including this receptacle held by honorary museum curator Dr Elizabeth Arthur. The receptacle was designed and made by Mr Barrie Aarons for collecting hydatids. It forms part of the display at Western District Health Service’s Hamilton Base Hospital Medical Museum. Mr Aarons’ work was integral to eliminating hydatids disease. Photo: GLENN GUY.
Lizzie Hallam

COMPRISING medical and surgical artefacts dating back to the 1870s, the Hamilton Base Hospital Medical Museum is open to the public who are welcome to browse the exhibition and take a medical step back in time.

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