The Royal Newcastle Hospital is one of the chief sources of pride in this community. An extensive new building to serve the needs of the growing town. It has also attracted some of the foremost medical minds in the state and is forging a name for innovation. It is exactly the place those with injury or recovering from harrowing experiences require. Anyone would be fortunate indeed if, in need of care, respite could be found within its walls. Of course, the excellent location of care for the psychological needs of the city is only a block away. The Royal retains a strong connection to this place of tranquility in the midst of the busy city. Both the hospital and sanitorium will miss the pioneering, tireless and generous labour of the late Dr Jonathan McCall. This physician did much to further the health of the inhabitants of Newcastle. All hope he will soon be replaced.
The Royal Hospital ... home to the renowned McCall Psychotherapy Wing ... How long have I been in hospital? I must have been very ill. My treatments have been regular ... each day ... i think? The nurses are firm, but attentive. I'm told that I receive the finest help ... the injections make it difficult to remember ... And I suffer from nightmares ... but each seems familar ... I must persevere with my treatments ... Wasn't I aboard a ship? Amidst a great storm? ... What is happening here? Someone grabbed me. Am I even supposed to be in this place? Matron Kurtley says I should not become excited again ... otherwise the treatments cannot help me ... But the shadow man comes each night, he frightens me.
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