The Wishing Bell

The Wishing Bell was dedicated to mark the centenary of the Coast Hospital, later known as the Prince Henry Hospital.

Plaque 1:

The Wishing Bell

The bell on this monument was formerly on the clock tower of the Coast Hospital and was kept in storage for many years after the tower was demolished.  To commemorate the centenary of the hospital the bell has been mounted on a pedestal made of stonework from the lodge which marked the original entrance to the hospital. The clock from the former clock tower is installed in the new clock tower opposite the Wishing Bell.

Plaque 2:

The Wishing Bell

1881-1981.

Dedicated by His Excellency Air Marshall Sir James Rowland, K.B.E.,D.F.C.,A.F.C., Governor of N.S.W. on 4th March 1981 to mark the centenary of the Prince Henry Hospital.

Sir Harold Dickinson, LL. B.      Chairman Board of Directors
The Hon. Kevin Stewart, M.P.                  Minister for Health
The Hon. William Haigh, M.P.           Member for Maroubra