Lyndhurst Private Hospital

Matron Eva M. Saunders  (formerly of St Mary's Private Hospital) opened Lyndhurst Private Hospital 1 June 1935 providing medical, surgical and maternity services to Ipswich and surrounding areas.

The name "Lyndhurst" seems to have been borrowed from a prior building located on the property. In the 1850s the Royal Hotel was located on the site. After a meeting held there in 1857 the North Australian Club was formed, headquartered in the hotel. Eventually this club took over the hotel premises. For some time the North Australian Club was a popular rendezvous of squatters and well-heeled folk of West Moreton and the Darling Downs. The club was eventually abandoned and in the early 20th century  was used for residential purposes. Somewhere along the way the building became known as "Lyndhurst", and is sometimes referred to as old Lyndhurst. It was demolished about 1933 and soon after Henry James Rice's house from Redbank Plains ("Pine Villa" built c1911) was moved to 9 South Street to become the new Lyndhurst Private Hospital.

Lyndhurst Private Hospital existed for about 34 years in South Street, only closing its doors when Matron Saunders retired in 1969. During that time many local people were treated within its walls. 

In recent years 9 South Street has been the home of the South Street Club and Meals On Wheels.