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History of Appelsbosch hospital
The church of the Swedish Mission in Sweden sent
Missionaries to South Africa. The founder of Appelsbosch’s was
the late Reverend J. Jungquist. It is said that the year was
±1883. The aim was to bring the Gospel, the Light
(schools) and health (hospital)
Hospital grounds
One of the oldest buildings built in 1886, was used for church
services and as a classroom {both not existing}. The second
Building built in 1923 and extended in 1951, was to be used as a
Matrons – Sister’s Home. This was followed by a garage; Store
Room and Mortuary room {not existing}
Within the hospital grounds:
One main ward was built and used for all purposes i.e. out
patients; attending small children; attending adults people;
confinement cases, Dispensary, etc. {all in one block}
The Hospital was established in 1926. The Additional Wards were
added onto the Main Ward during 1951. Two Cottages were erected
for Staff Nurses. These were later demolished. When one building
was available it was used as a Staff Nurses Home or Residence
During the year ± 1951 the superintendent of the Hospital was
the Missionary / Priest in charge of the Church. The Missionary
would stay across at the Mission House, the building is now
falling apart. In those years - there was no Doctor on site,
District Doctors were called to give help if needed. Additional
wards were added during 1951.
During 1958 a Doctors residence was built. A Swedish Doctor
(Doctor A. Anderson) was employed to stay on site at the above
building. He only stayed for one year. The work was too much for
him – to work from morning to sunset and through the whole
night. He attended the Emtulwa Clinic and also Theatre cases,
etc. In 1959 came a German Doctor (Dr W. Bodenstein) – born in
South Africa. In 1951/62 came another German Doctor (Dr H.
Schumann)
In other words:
Dr W. Bodenstein 1959 – 1963
Dr H. Schumann 1961 – 1965
Dr Sungreen 1966 – 1969
NB: Dr Van Haden (helping Doctor) 1957 – 1958 NB: Mtulwa Clinic
existed
Later on:
Dr Fauser
Dr Tladi
Dr Monakgotla
Dr Mngoma
Dr W. Masuku
Dr M.V. Gumede Later came army student doctors plus other
doctors in between.
In 1957 an Engine House was built to keep a Diesel Engine to
supply power, before, candles and paraffin were used.
EMLOYMENT
Staff in those years before 1959:
One Matron
One Sister {both whites)
One or two Staff Nurses
One ward aid
Or Nurses Assistance {South African}
One driver [there was only one Ambulance at the time]
One Clerk
One Watchman
One Handyman
One Ground \ Grave digging and duties.
Later 1960 onwards:
Secretary / Administrator: Mrs Hart who was a very kind person.
One Superintendent
Other Doctors: possible army Doctors or Student doctors.
Later 1970’s
Superintendent
Administrator
Clerks
Sisters
Staff nurses and Ward Aids
Change of hospital buildings:
Stores Department and Staff to run
Few Ambulance Cars
Few Drivers
Few Clerks
Few Security staff
Few Grounds staff
Few Workshop staff
Few Boiler men
Few Laundry men
Personal Office Staff
Revenue staff
Darkroom for X-ray
During 1990's
Once can see the New Hospital.
We will also remember Dr Penny from Canada
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