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|Body= On 13 January 1835, [[Tarban Creek Lunatic Asylum|Governor Bourke]] sent a despatch to Britain stating, "A lunatic asylum is an Establishment that can no longer be dispensed with. In this Colony, the use of ardent spirits induces the disease called delirium tremens, which frequently terminates in confirmed lunacy. The present asylum is a wretched hired Building without outlet of any kind." In his reply dated 3 August 1835, Lord Glenelg conveyed the British Government's authorization for the expenditure of NSW Colonial government funds for this project.  
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|Body= The [[Bayview Hospital and Asylum|Bay View Asylum]], a new institution for the paupers of the city, is the first prominent object that strikes the eve of the traveler as he approaches the city on the Philadelphia Uailroad. The building is exceedingly imposing in appearance, and situated upon a hill high enough to render it conspicuous for many miles.  
 
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Revision as of 04:52, 4 February 2024

Featured Image Of The Week

bayviewMD001.jpg
The Bay View Asylum, a new institution for the paupers of the city, is the first prominent object that strikes the eve of the traveler as he approaches the city on the Philadelphia Uailroad. The building is exceedingly imposing in appearance, and situated upon a hill high enough to render it conspicuous for many miles.
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