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Carrington Centennial Hospital for Convalescents and Incurables, Camden

Carrington Centennial Hospital for Convalescents, opened in 1890 in Camden, NSW, embodied Florence Nightingale’s principles, emphasizing fresh air and proper ventilation for recovery. Established by philanthropist WH Paling, it was the first major convalescent facility in New South Wales, providing a restorative environment away from the urban pollution.