St Johns Park is a locality in the Hobart suburb of New Town, Tasmania. [1] Buildings including St John's Anglican Church, New Town and a watch-house located on the road leading to the precinct are listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register. [2]
In 1828, the orphan schools "King's Orphan Schools" were established in New Town near the New Town Rivulet and "Queen's Orphan Schools" in Davey Street, Hobart. [3] [4] They were later relocated to St Johns Park in 1833. [4] The infants and older children in the orphan school were often children of Tasmanian convicts. [5]
In the early 20th century, the St Johns Park precinct was the location of some " tuberculosis chalets" [6]
In May 2023, the St Johns Park precinct was announced to be an adjunct facility of the Royal Hobart Hospital. [7]
St Johns Park is a locality in the Hobart suburb of New Town, Tasmania. [1] Buildings including St John's Anglican Church, New Town and a watch-house located on the road leading to the precinct are listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register. [2]
In 1828, the orphan schools "King's Orphan Schools" were established in New Town near the New Town Rivulet and "Queen's Orphan Schools" in Davey Street, Hobart. [3] [4] They were later relocated to St Johns Park in 1833. [4] The infants and older children in the orphan school were often children of Tasmanian convicts. [5]
In the early 20th century, the St Johns Park precinct was the location of some " tuberculosis chalets" [6]
In May 2023, the St Johns Park precinct was announced to be an adjunct facility of the Royal Hobart Hospital. [7]