hospital of the insane Parramatta

[Bozzle10]

Hi all
In search of records for the Hospital of the Insane , Municipality of Parramatta are they available to search? if so where do I look year was 1914

thanks

[majm]

You may need to contact the NSW State Records Office at Kingswood, who may refer you to the relevant Health Department.

There is 100 or 110 year closure on some records (cannot remember if it is 110 or 100).   And the date they use is the last dated entry on the page.   Sometimes there's more than one person's name on the page, so while you may be looking for 1914, it may not be available due to another person's entry also being on that page, but a much more recent entry.

JM

[majm]

https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/collections-and-research/guides-and-indexes/mental-health-facilities-guide

scroll through to
https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/collections-and-research/guides-and-indexes/accessing-patient-identifying-records

(Cumberland hospital)

JM

[Bozzle10]

thanks JM, Seems like I have to write a letter  should be fun,

or I might ring them and see what they say

[majm]

Hospitals that are still operating

These hospitals include Bloomfield Hospital and Cumberland Hospital (Parramatta Mental Hospital). You will need to contact the hospital directly.

Phone them first, maybe they will take email enquiry for the initial check, and they should be able to explain what ID they want from you, as it is less than 110 years.   And of course, You are asking because you want medical history, you are not asking because you want to update your family tree.         Family tree enquiries are usually reminded of the 110 year rule.

JM

[Bozzle10]

he is a little off the branch , but family is family hey

no one is answering will try later

[bitzar]

Bozzle....

How did your quest eventuate?!

Is it worth my while....

bitzar.

[Bozzle10]

Hi Bitzar,

no one answered the phone, so I just put it aside and have forgotten all about.

Bozzle

[bitzar]

I see

It seems you have to contact Cumberland Hospital as well as the Facility is still operating.

bitzar.