Guyra and District War Memorial Hospital Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Guyra and District War Memorial Hospital was first opened as an "emergency hospital" in 1947, while the official building was under construction (The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser, 29 August 1947). It was established in honour of those who had served in the First and Second World Wars. The original building was redeveloped and a new facility, known as Guyra Multi-Purpose Service, was opened in 2006. The original memorial hospital is acknowledged on signage at the front entrance gates on Sole Street, which refers to the site as "a war memorial health facility of Hunter New England NSW Health." A garden of rosemary is planted outside the main entrance, on top of a roundabout within the driveway. Set among the plants are three flagpoles, and a bushrock with a dedication plaque attached. The garden was established by the Guyra Hospital Auxiliary in 1990 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Anzac Day. The United Hospital Auxiliaries (N.S.W.) was formed in 1933. Since then, various sub-branches have raised funds for health facilities, and patient comfort and care in public hospitals. The Guyra District Hospital Women's Auxiliary was established in May 1944, under elected president Mrs J.F. Parsons (Guyra Argus, 11 May 1944). Inscription Garden plaque 1990 This rosemary was donated by the GUYRA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY to commemorate the 75th anniversary of ANZAC DAY Planted by Mr Tom Lockyer President Guyra Branch R.S.L. Related links Women's Auxiliary (11 May 1944) Guyra, 1947 (2 Jan 1947) Hospital ready to open (29 Aug 1947) Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Guyra Multi-Purpose Service 44-48 Sole Street Guyra NSW 2365 Local Government Area Armidale Regional Council Setting Roadside Memorial type Building Recorded by Guyra Central Public School. Updated photos and information from Graham Wilson. Year of construction 1940sā1950s Conflict/s First World War, 1914ā18 Second World War, 1939ā45