Armadale Health Service

Before a hospital was established in Armadale, anyone in the area requiring medical attention beyond what the local doctor could provide had to travel into Perth. In 1924, the government made available an annual subsidy of £A50, equivalent to in , to encourage the establishment of a private hospital. An incorporated society would be formed to own and run the premises. It was initially operated under a lease while funds were being raised to buy the building. It was subsidized by a government grant of £A4000, equivalent to in . ==References==