Dr Stimson’s House & Surgery circa 1920s Historic Site

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He diligently served the town from 1935 until he died in 1958.

The nearby Snell Park Wishing Well was built in 1960 as a memorial to Dr Stimson.

The following year, the new Harvey Hospital Maternity ward also recognised his work delivering numerous post-war Harvey babies.

Dr Stimson's House and Surgery in 1935. Credit: Ian Stimson Collection and Memories of Harvey
Dr F.G Stimson with staff at the Harvey Hospital Maternity Ward. Credit: Ian Stimson Collection and Memories of Harvey
Credit: Harvey Road Board and Harvey Museum
Harvey Hospital's new maternity in the 1960s. Credit: Harvey Museum