New operating theatre for the midwifery department built and equipped at the cost of £440.
1907
Midwifery assistance is provided to women in their own homes in co-operation with the Melbourne District Nursing Society.
1908
First pathological block completed.
1911
1 March
Foundation stone laid for a new Infirmary Wing and Septic Ward.
1912
August
Opening of the new Infirmary Wing and Septic Ward, named the Druids’ Wing in recognition of funding assistance provided by the United Ancient Order of Druids.
1916
December
Opening of a new Midwifery block.
1917
Ante-natal clinic established.
1919
A room is allocated to the Baby Health Centre Committee so they can conduct an infant care clinic for mothers.
Part of the old midwifery block is given over to the treatment of victims of the Spanish flu epidemic.
1925
Building additions including a new nurses’ home to accommodate 112 and another storey added to the midwifery wing.
Canteen for outpatients established.
Wireless installed in the hospital.
1927
New buildings including an infirmary wing (Sir Samuel Gillott Wing, corner of Grattan and Swanston Streets) and x-ray department.
1929
Creation of University of Melbourne Chair of Obstetrics.
1930
Post-graduate class for nurses held: the first in Australia.
1934
14 May
First Almoner (Social Worker) appointed following advice from the Inspector of Charities.
1935
100,004 babies born since the opening of the hospital.
Dr Arthur Hill’s ground-breaking work on Clostridium Welchii abortal infection.
1937
26 April
Central Laundry commenced operations.
5 November
Opening of new Service Block by Lady Gowrie, wife of the Governor-General.
1939
23 February
Foundation stone laid for new Pathology Building by Lord Huntingfield, Governor of Victoria. The building was made possible by a donation of ₤30,000 from Sir Charles Connibere.
1941
26 August
Opening of a new Maternity Block named 'The Gertrude Kumm Wing'.
1943
Nursery kindergarten established for the convenience of mothers attending clinics.
Name changed to 'Women’s Hospital'.
1944
Testing for Rh factor extended to all antenatal patients.
Fertility and Sterility Clinic established.
1946
August
New X-ray diagnostic plant installed.
4 November
Blood transfusion service established.
32 babies born during the day - the highest number yet recorded.
1948
Appointment of first permanent Medical Superintendent, Dr William Refshauge.
1949
A humidicrib for transporting premature babies is designed and built at the hospital. This is located in the hospital's archives collection.
9 November
An operation is demonstrated to students and nurses by television. This is the first such demonstration of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
