General News
13 November, 2026
Flashback: November 13 1986
The staff of the BNH (Bush Nursing Hospital Hopetoun, now Rural Northwest Health Hopetoun Campus) thanked the following people for their interest in the long-term patients during the month of October at the BNH Hospital.
The staff of the BNH (Bush Nursing Hospital Hopetoun, now Rural Northwest Health Hopetoun Campus) thanked the following people for their interest in the long-term patients during the month of October at the BNH Hospital.
Barbara Hatcher provided cakes for morning tea.
Janey Ferguson displayed 10 exquisite miniature cups from various countries of the world.
The patients enjoyed the stimulating company and morning tea provided by Lutheran Guild members Olga Bremner and Doris Wheadon.
Jodie Malcolm modelled a bridesmaid dress worn at a recent wedding.
Hopetoun Girl Guides visited and presented flowers to the patients.
Girl Guides Cadie Gale and Carley Decker assisted with distributing supper to the patients on Saturday evenings.
All patients enjoyed the birthday party held for four patients: Lawris Cunningham (62 years), Ellen Roberts (80), Edie Hatcher (86) and Dick Seipolt (91).
BNH also celebrated Dr Stoutjesdijk’s 61st birthday and the commencement of the fifth year of morning sessions held for long-term patients.
Once again, the entertainment at the party was provided by Val Hofmaier, Val Phelan, Betty Donnan, Glad Mott, St Joseph’s Junior Red Cross members, Brenda Cheel and Joan Bellinger.
The patients enjoyed the company of friends and relatives and also the beautiful array of cakes provided by the relatives for morning tea.