Pacific Islander Hospital and Cemetery site, Heritage medical site in Tinana, Queensland, Australia
Pacific Islander Hospital and Cemetery site is a heritage location in Tinana where remains of a medical facility from the 19th century are scattered across the land. The grounds contain archaeological fragments such as pottery, glass, and building materials that show evidence of the original structures.
The medical facility was established in 1883 as one of four central hospitals built specifically to serve South Sea Islander workers in Queensland's sugar industry. It operated until 1888 and functioned as a care center for a growing working population.
The site reflects how South Sea Islander workers organized their own medical care and burial traditions within the sugar industry communities. These practices reveal the social bonds and cultural identity that workers maintained despite their difficult circumstances.
The location is about 9 kilometers (5.5 miles) southwest of Maryborough and can be accessed via Bluebell Road East and Gernich Road. Since it is an open archaeological site, visitors should expect uneven ground and possibly overgrown terrain.
The facility was specifically designed for South Sea Islander populations rather than European workers or other groups. This makes it a rare example of dedicated infrastructure built around the needs of a particular community during Australia's early industrial period.
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