Charles Bird, Medical Hall, Gulgong

1872
Glass photonegative

The Medical Hall of Charles Bird Jnr was situated at the corner of Belmore and Herbert streets. His window display is instructive of a nineteenth century pharmacy. Ayres Pills for the ‘Stomach, Liver and Bowels’ are next to enemas, Macassar oil for the hair, patent medicines, leeches and hernia belts. The Gulgong Guardian, 20 November 1872, noted that Charles Bird had received a new disinfectant ‘which will be invaluable during the summer months to all who are unfortunate enough to live in those parts of town where stenches are pungent and plentiful’.