Pacific Islander Hospital and Cemetery site

The Pacific Islander Hospital and Cemetery complex spans 13.18 hectares at the intersection of Bluebell Road East and Gernich Road in Tinana.

Between 1883 and 1888, this medical facility operated as one of four central hospitals built specifically for South Sea Islander workers in Queensland's sugar industry.

The site represents the medical treatment and burial practices of South Sea Islander communities who contributed to Queensland's agricultural development in the 19th century.

Located 5.5 kilometers southwest of Maryborough, the archaeological remains include fragments of pottery, glass, and structural elements from the original hospital buildings.

During its operation, the hospital treated 1,964 South Sea Islander patients, with 363 individuals passing away and receiving burial within the adjacent cemetery grounds.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -25.55557,152.65700

Latest update: March 17, 2025 10:03