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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1928

Page

4

Inquiry into Mrs Willicombe complaint at Atherton Hospital

Atherton board holds an exhaustive inquiry into Mrs Willicombe's complaint against Dr Paine and Sister Armstrong over care and accommodation for a sick baby. Testimony covers hospital rules on relatives, who admitted the mother, and whether the verandah stay was permitted.

Mr. Dwyer Willicombet Mr. Witkvanhe Infield Wungaburra Mr. Sharples Willicombe Sister O'Donnal Sister O'Donnel Nurse Chinn Peck Willicombe Savage Armstrong Slater Armstrong Noctor Weavelowl Sher Armstrong Lee Nolne Mra. Pressley Mr. Maguire Mr. Collins Paine Tom

Fragmentary Patient Notes From Historic Report

A fragmentary handwritten passage describes a doctor visiting, questions about orders, a missing note, and unclear sequence of events on a verandah. The text is incomplete and obscured by garbled phrases and stray letters, making precise details and identities uncertain.

Inquiry Clears Sister O Donnell of Unfounded Charge

The chairman records that Mrs Wittcombe’s charge against Sister O’Donnel is unfounded. Mr Sharples seconded and extracts from the Press were read. Mr Clarke, Mr Ling er, and Mr Collins discuss reliability and substantiation, noting a possible misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding Over Board's Handling of Nurse Allegations

A board meeting restored confidence in Sister O Donnel after a dispute over liability between Mrs Willicombe, the doctor, and nurses. Mr Maguire blamed a misunderstanding and urged support for the nurse, with Mr Waldby noting the doctor bore initial blame. Sister Armstrong had no stake, and the board pledged loyalty to staff while covering witness expenses.

Aspera Ir. Maguire Mort Coll Maguire

Deans Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Sydney Reader

An Australian reader shares praise for Deans Backache Kidney Pills claiming complete relief from long standing back pain and kidney discomfort after a short course. The testimonial cites prior suffering, advice from a friend, and lasting improvement over years.

T. Whight Bunda Street Cairns Tarzali Valley Sayav Bane Wonehneer Osler- Thane Hamilton Street Sydney

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