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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1939

Page

3

Hospital Board Meeting At Shire Hall Discusses Budgets

The Hospital Board met at Shire Hall on Tuesday with officers and members present. They confirmed minutes, reviewed staff changes, discussed Bowen maternity ward matters, gurney cases from resignations, and plans for Collinsville hospital enhancements including a half set of bone care equipment costing £10 or cheaper options. They considered borrowing £500 for nursing furnishings, debated revenue versus loan funding, and noted staff reductions at Collinsville with the need for more nurses.

Sisters refuse duty and hospital duties debated

A board reviews nurse staffing failures at Bowen facility with two sisters asked to fill gaps. Transfer of duties, disciplinary steps, and the need to define roles are discussed amid resignations and leave requests. Concerns over Proserpine hospital ward staffing and a disputed tape writer price are raised.

A. Cunningham Sisters of Bowen Cotas Naif Dhe Collinagine Slater Gralton Slatere Ren Telegrim Amber Collis Cunningtom Sydney Pincombe Proserpine Pincombe Tome O. Measts Toma A Worthington Pincompg Bury Slaters Collins Hayes Beld Watson McKenny Mina Holmes Mra. Wiper Collinsville

Heavy Loss On Contributory Scheme Debate

The Chalriai moved to ask contributors organizations about a weekly rise from 6d to 1 per. Costs in Rewen Proserpine Collinsville are given with losses totaling £8951 for six months. Proposals suggest contributors share the extra cost for new buildings and maintenance, while concerns are raised about fairness to town residents and wage scales. Discussion covers government contribution shares, full-time doctors, and wood procurement methods at the hospital.

Chalriai Rewen Proserpine Collinsville Barry Cunningham Pott Tome Lawlor

Postage Rates for Australia United Kingdom and Elsewhere

Postage rates listed for la sue to Australia and New Zealand 1d to the United Kingdom via France 24d All-sea route 12d other British possessions and Foreign Countries. Also prices for novelty items and party accessories advertised.

Portagh Australia New Zealand United Kingdom

Bowen Independent Chairman Names Prescription Policy Mentioned

The Chairman states patients are entitled to prescriptions. Mr Worthington moves, seconded by Mr Cunniingham, that all prescriptions of the Board's own medical officer be accepted for mixing. Care lied.

Giralton Collineville Worthington Cunniingham

The Dental Clinic Controversy at Bowen Meeting

A Bowen Independent report notes a dispute over establishing a dental clinic in Port area. Members discuss the plan, an MLA letter cites promised equipment, and a motion to hold a special meeting is rejected amid opposing views on the project.

Eply Welldan Meddavdan Dept

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