111 Aust General Hospital, "Merton Vale", Campbell Town, Tasmania

111 AUST GENERAL HOSPITAL
"MERTON VALE", CAMPBELL TOWN, TASMANIA
IN AUSTRALIA DURING WWII

111 Aust General Hospital was initially raised by DADMS 6 Mil Dist as an annexe to the Royal Hobart Hospital, in Hobart, Tasmania. It relocated to "Merton Vale", at Campbell Town in Tasmania in late 1941. By April 1942, there were 350 beds at 111 AGH when they joined DADMS Tas Force. In April 1943 DADMS Tas Force became DADMS Tas L of C Area.

"Merton Vale" was owned by Lt. Col. Henry Foster who died at "Merton Vale" on 28 March 1944.

111 AGH reduced to 250 beds in April 1943 then down to 200 beds in November 1943. In March 1945, 81 Spec Hosp was absorbed into 111 AGH which operated beyond the end of WWII.

In August 1946, hutments and fittings surplus to requirements were submitted for disposal, comprising 99 Lots. See National Archives of Australia file reference and link below.

The former 111 AGH was purchased by the Tasmanian Government after WWII and in about 1947 it was used as a receiving centre for immigrants from Great Britain.

The Campbell Town Museum and Visitor Information Centre in the old Town Hall has a display on 111 Aust General Hospital. The old Town Hall building was sold in the second quarter of 2026.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I'd like to thank Vincent Staggard for his assistance with this web page.

REFERENCES

“The Unit Guide - The Australian Army 1939 - 1945” by Graham R. McKenzie AM

"111th Australian General Hospital (11AGH)" by Sarah & Pauline Godfrey

"111 General Hospital (M) Campbell Town - Tasmania surplus establishment - listing of buildings - dimensions and functions etc for auction" NAA Item ID 4098565

"Administrative history of 111th Australian General Hospital, Campbell Town" NAA Item ID 1643452

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