1900-1950

• 1906

  

  1906

  The Sisters open their first hospital—in a private house named Aubigny, at North Quay.

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• 1907-1910

  

  1907-1910

  The Sisters commence construction on two brand new Mater hospitals.

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• 1911

  

  1911

  Healthcare at Mater moves into a new era

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• 1912-1924

  

  1912-1924

  Against a backdrop of war and the outbreak of the Spanish Flu epidemic, Mater continues caring for Queenslanders.

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• 1925-1927

  

  1925-1927

  Mater enters a period of expansion

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• 1928-1938

  

  1928-1938

  Mater launches cancer care and opens its first pharmacy

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• 1939-1945

  

  1939-1945

  Mater continues its tradition of caring for Queenslanders during times of war.

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• 1946-1950

  

  1946-1950

  In a quest to provide care throughout every stage of life, Mater plans to build a maternity facility.

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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.