This first edition, signed copy of Troubled Asylum was delivered today and already has a buyer. That buyer had lost their own copy which was purchased while working at the Hospital and this one will be a welcome replacement.
This is a unique copy that the late author, Ralph W Gowlland gave to a friend and confidant and is in the best condition I have yet seen.
Inside was a letter/note from Dr Reginald V Parton, the then Psychiatrist Superintendent. The four page letter/note includes historical notes, present day statistics and the 1978 objectives and functions of the hospital (RDH).
I still have a waiting list of people who wish to buy a copy of this important document, so if you wish to sell a copy please contact me at mark@willowcourttasmania.org and I will put you in touch with buyers who have cash ready and waiting. If you wish to be added to the buyers list also contact me.
6 Comments
purchase of troubled asylum
Are you looking at buying a copy of this book?
Yes would like to buy a copy of Troubled Asylum.
Keep an eye on the website and facebook group/page as I will put them on there when they come up for sale.
Cheers
Mark
I have been told my great great grandfather was in charge of NewNorfolk Asylum in the mid to late 1800 I would love to know if he is mentioned in the books. Surname Cleaver
The name isn’t in the index, the book is about bigger pictures issues so if he was changed with something or made the news or a report, then he would be there.
Cheers
Mark