South Australian Medical Heritage Society
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Professor Basil Hetzel AC, portrait.
Sir Howard Florey, portrait.



Upcoming Meetings:


October 23rd, 2025

The next meeting of the SAMHS will be held on Thursday, 23rd of October at the Dulwich Community Centre, 14 Union St, Dulwich at 6:00 pm.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Warren Jones AO this month, who will be presenting on the topic of "Health and Heritage".

Professor Jones will explore the challenges of balancing heritage preservation with modern healthcare needs. His talk will reflect on the controversial relocation of the former Queen Victoria Hospital and the ongoing debates surrounding the new Women's and Children's Hospital site, promising both insight and lively discussion.

Prof. Warren Jones AO - "Health and Heritage"



December 12th, 2025

Christmas Lunch

The SAMHS Christmas luncheon will be held on Friday, 12th of December at Living Choice, 123 Fisher St., Fullarton at 12:00 pm.

Our SAMHS Christmas gathering will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, 12 December, at Living Choice, Fullarton. The speaker will be Professor John Turnidge AO, who will talk on the topic of Antibiotic resistance and stewardship. The talk will be followed at 13:00 by a meal at Nature's Providore restaurant.

Please let the Secretary ( SA-MHS [at] outlook.com ) know as soon as possible if you plan to attend so we can finalise numbers.



As always, guests are welcome; however, please register them ahead of the meeting if possible.



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