Let us remind you.

Superman, The Deer Hunter, and Grease were the must-see movies of the year, while John Travolta along with our very own Olivia Newton John were singing about the ‘One that they Want’.

Parents everywhere were rushing to the shops, trying to find the ‘must have’ Christmas presents which were Stretch Armstrong, Evel Knievel stunt bike and Star Wars figurines – some things never change!

Neville Wran was re-elected as premier of New South Wales, in a huge victory reported in the press as a ‘Wranslide’ (they knew how to write headlines back then) and, thanks to the vision of Gough Whitlam, the rapidly growing population of Western Sydney finally had a hospital to call its own, right in the heart of Westmead.  

Built on the site of the former speedway and Parramatta showgrounds, Westmead Hospital will reach the big 40 in November of 2018.

To celebrate, Westmead Medical Research Foundation is asking anyone who has ever visited, been treated or worked at Westmead Hospital to share their stories and photos with us.

If you have photos from 1978 wearing the 70’s fashion, or remember driving your Holden VB Commodore to the official opening of the Hospital, please send your memories to wmrf@wmrf.org.au. 

We would love to hear from you!