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'Ryndarra', No.2 Australian Army Women’s Service Hospital
2nd AWAS Hospital and 27th AWAS Barracks
The Australian Army leased the large nineteenth century home 'Rhyndarra' from 1942-46. During 1942-43, it was used as a barracks, training centre and transit camp by the 27th Australian Army Women’s Service (AWAS) unit. In late-1943, construction began on a women’s military hospital in the grounds surrounding 'Rhyndarra'. Completed by June 1944, the complex of buildings became No. 2 AWAS Hospital. The hospital remained in operation until after the war and was utilised for the processing and demobilising of Australian servicewomen in 1945-46.
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'Rhyndarra' was completed in 1889 as businessman William Williams’ residence. In 1897, the Salvation Army leased 'Rhyndarra' for its Yeronga Girls Industrial School. In 1907, the Salvation Army bought the property and continued to operate the orphanage until 1942. The Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) requisitioned 'Rhyndarra' for a training facility and staging camp for personnel on transfer. It was designated 27th AWAS barracks. AWAS had been formed in mid-1941 to release manpower for recruitment into the fighting units. Recruiting began in early 1942. By 1944, there were over 20,000 AWAS personnel who could either serve with the 2nd Australian...
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