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1900–1950

The first Mater hospital 'Aubigny' opens in North Quay, before the Sisters and Brisbane's medical community and patients 'cross the river'.
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The Sisters open their first hospital—in a private house named ‘Aubigny’, at North Quay.
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1906
The Sisters commence construction on two brand new Mater hospitals.
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1907-1910
Healthcare at Mater moves into the public sector, as the Sisters and Brisbane's medical community and patients 'cross the river'.
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1911
Against a backdrop of War, the Spanish Flu epidemic and financial strain, Mater continues to work to provide healthcare.
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1912-1924
Mater enters a period of expansion—opening the chapel and convent building and commencing construction on the Mater Children's Hospital.
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1925-1927
Expansion continues, with the opening of the Mater Children's Hospital, Mater Pharmacy and the Mater Private Hospital eastern wing.
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1928-1938
Mater’s tradition of caring for those in need during times of war continues during World War II.
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1939-1945
In a quest to provide care throughout every stage of life, Mater develops plans to establish a maternity facility.
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1946-1950
Pre 1900
1951–2000

Gallery

1925 – X-ray Department 1925 X-ray Department
1938-1979 – J.P. Kelly, Board Chairman 1938-1979 J.P. Kelly, Board Chairman
1934 – Mater convent chapel 1934 Mater convent chapel
1934 – Mater convent garden 1934 Mater convent garden
1921 – Mater Public Hospital ENT rooms 1921 Mater Public Hospital ENT rooms
1906 – Sisters of Mercy to open their first hospital—in a private house named ‘Aubigny’, at North Quay 1906 Sisters of Mercy to open their first hospital—in a private house named ‘Aubigny’, at North Quay
1911 – Mater Private Hospital 1911 Mater Private Hospital
1906 – Fundraiser fete for Mater 1906 Fundraiser fete for Mater
14 August 1910 – Mater Private Hospital opened at Mater Hill 14 August 1910 Mater Private Hospital opened at Mater Hill
14 August 1910 – Mater Private Hospital opened at Mater Hill 14 August 1910 Mater Private Hospital opened at Mater Hill
14 August 1910 – Mater Private Hospital opened at Mater Hill 14 August 1910 Mater Private Hospital opened at Mater Hill
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Mater would like to acknowledge Helen Gregory, author of Expressions of Mercy. Mater has used information, as appropriate, from this publication to support the creation of this content.