Bombala District Hospital Board Meeting Delivers Row Over Matron Pearce
Bombala District Hospital board chaired by Gillan faced a bitter exchange over Matron Miss Pearce who resigns amid claims of withheld reference and unpaid salary. Pearce asserts notice was given and criticizes denial of a testimonial while alleging doctor Shaw and Dr Macarthur mishandled operations and etiquette. board defends timetable and asserts sole responsibility for anaesthetics lies with the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Agai
Miss Pearce
Ehfort
Macarthur
Matron Pearce
Dr. Macarthur
Ada
Mr. Shaw
Nurse Seeks Reinstatement After Misapplied Resignation
Miss Heath informed the Board she resigned as nurse after the Matron said the President asked for her resignation, which she later learned was incorrect. She sought reinstatement, having consulted the Chairman who advised writing to the Board. She resigned without giving any notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Heath
Matron Authority Questioned Over Nurse Resignation
Discussion revolves around whether the Matron can dismiss a nurse or only suspend and report to the Board. Dr. Macarthur states suspension is her power. A letter was received. Auditor changes follow with Livermore and Chapman leaving. two new honorary auditors proposed, J Clark and Wilmott asked to serve.
Hospital reports show May receipts and patient totals
The Hon Treasurer stated May receipts were £98 including £44 from patient fees and £38 from the Contribution Scheme, expenses £181, leaving a credit of £177. The Secretary noted May £42 13/6 from 113 subscribers under the Contribution Scheme and three new members, total 380. The Matron said 29 patients, 14 males 15 females, daily average 12.4. Donations from several groups and individuals listed. The Red Cross ward needs linen. inspection references wallet supply and septic tank. Spooner offered a water supply scheme for the town possibly replacing hospital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Hon
Red Cross
Berry
Public Works Department
Spooner
Central heating dispute at hospital heating upgrade
Visiting Committee reported on hot water radiation and a Cooma expert letter. A proposal by Mr. Morgan to make central heating effective for £125 was debated as Mr. Shaw pressed for external radiations expert review while Wright urged action. A sub committee of chairman Pierce Wright and Dr Macarthur will investigate and report to a special meeting if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
A. H. Morgan
Cooma
Morgan
Shaw
Mr. Wright
Messrs
Pierce
Dr. Macarthur
Tenders Accepted for Local Supplies
The following tenders were accepted: bread by H Daniels, meat by W Wilton, wood by F H Gees, groceries by EB Leonard and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.daniels
W. Wilton
F. H. ‘Gees
EB. R. Leonard
Debtors’ Board Writes Off Debts and Seeks Further Recovery
The board labeled certain debts as bad and doubtful and approved writing off a number of accounts. It also decided to pursue additional measures to recover the remaining amounts.
Mies Grant Discusses Hospitals Auxiliary Association Goals
Vice Chairman reported that Mies Grant, Organising Secretary, visited Hombala to explain the Association aims. It would subsidize money raised by hospital auxiliaries if they joined, with a £44/ plus £1/ subscription payable by the Board. Secretary visits Cathcart and may form more branches at Bibbenlake and Craigie, with Head Office coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Grant
Hospitals Auxiliary Association
Hombala
Bombala
Cathcart
Sbibbenlake
Craigie
Riverina Transport Crash Near Orbost Ends in Collision
A Riverina transport truck returning from Melbourne to Delegate collided with an approaching vehicle near Sardine Creek Orbost. The steering box was smashed and mud guards windscreen and headlights damaged. The truck waited for repair crews.
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Orbolt
Riverina
Melbourne
Messrs. M. Se Grieves
Hargrave
Delegate
Sardine Creek
Orbost
Brownlee
Bairnsdale
Paris
Farmer's Windfall in Clover Seed Discovery
KYNETON Friday reports E Olive of Malmsbury Victoria received an unexpected prize from a ten acre paddock after harvesting subterranean clover seed from clover among eaten hay. Pressing the clover and sending it to a threshing machine yielded 600 lb of seed worth about £4 10s per acre, despite losing 75 percent to the ground. The department praised the sample as among the season's best, signaling a new seed crop opportunity for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton
E. Olive
Malmsbury
Vic
Olive
Agricultural Department
Reason
Barraclough Optometrists Visit Sydney Impostors
H A Barraclough Ltd optometrists announce a visitor event at Imperial Hotel Monday 14th from 2 pm to 2 pm. The firm has served the town for over thirty years and is represented by Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Barraclough, Ltd
George Street
Sydney
Boatpara
Imperial Hotel
Preeulany
Clark
General Merchandise Prices and Hardware Items Listed
A historical price list shows items including Bushell's Coffee 1/10 8oz, Coffee Essence 1/16oz, Mother's Choice Baking Powder 1/11, various jams and marmalades, Harper's Custard Powder 10d, Pure Soap 3/4d, tomato sauces and soups, Clever Mary tin 6d, Axe Handles 1/- each, files and rasps, horse shoe nails in several weights, wire nails 2x11 Tibs, axes Brade's English 9/9, Plumb items 13/6, 12 Gauge Cartridges 4/9 box, 410 Cartridges 3/6 box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bombala District Hospital
Gillan
Terry
N. Wright
C. Vierce
E.G. Shaw
A. Campbell
H. McKellar
J. Smith
Woard
Ma. Wright
Pearce
Larding Creek
General Merchandise
Srockery
ER. Leonard and Son Central Stores
Bomba
Hardie
Bega Monumental Works
J. F. Ziegler & Son, Proprietors
Church Street
Bega
Phone 134
H. R. Bryan
George Lowe
Feiwo
Furs
Gilbert Smith
Furriers
Samuel
St. Peters
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