Casino and District Memorial Hospital Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background On 25 May 1926, The Northern Star reported a new hospital was to be built in Casino, NSW. A committee was formed and at a meeting on 1 November 1927 plans for a new hospital, which had been approved by the various departments, were presented. Later that month, the committee handed over £1,500 for the first section of the new buildings. In March 1929, Colonel Board of Lismore submitted plans for the hospital to the committee. It was expected to cost around £13,000, however, the final figure was £20,000. On 5 April 1929, The Richmond River Herald reported Dr Arthur, Minister for Health, had approved the plans. The foundation stone was laid by the Minister for Health, Mr Weaver, on 21 January 1933. He was not available to open the hospital, and instead the chairman Mr Frederick Stiz performed the opening on 16 December 1933. At the ceremony, two memorial tablets to fallen soldiers from the First World War were also unveiled. The tablets are now located in the hospital's foyer and are listed separately on the NSW War Memorials Register as the Casino and District Memorial Hospital First World War Roll of Honour. On 19 June 1935, The Star reported Governor Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven agreed to the name of the Casino District Hospital being changed to Casino Memorial Hospital. The Casino and District Memorial Hospital Gates were added in December 1935. Inscription Front facade Casino & District Memorial Hospital Plaque on plinth near the front entrance Dedicated to all those who have served. Lest we forget Related memorials Casino and District Memorial Hospital Gates Casino and District Memorial Hospital First World War Roll of Honour Casino and District Memorial Hospital Second World War Commemorative Plaque Casino and District Memorial Hospital Sculpture and Honour Roll Related links New hospital - To be built at Casino (25 May 1926) Casino - War memorial hospital (2 Nov 1927) Casino - News from town and district - war memorial hospital (21 Nov 1927) Casino notes - War memorial hospital (13 Mar 1929) Direct gifts best for hospitals - New building opened at Casino (18 Dec 1933) Casino hospital (19 Jun 1935) Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cnr Hotham and Canterbury Streets Casino NSW 2470 Local Government Area Richmond Valley Council Setting Roadside Memorial type Building Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1933 Dedication date 16 December 1933 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18